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Le Pen Launches Presidential Campaign, in a Twist for French Politics

8 juillet 2026 à 10:46
The day after a court decided the far-right leader Marine Le Pen could run for office again, cheers and boos met her campaign kickoff in a rural stronghold.

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Marine Le Pen greeting supporters as she arrives on Wednesday for a campaign event in La Flèche, France.

Riot in Sri Lanka’s Negombo prison leaves at least 23 dead

6 juillet 2026 à 10:30
The country has faced criticism from human rights activists for the conditions in its prisons, including overcrowding and failing to protect inmates.

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Personnel from Sri Lanka’s Special Task Force outside the Negombo prison near Colombo on Monday, following clashes between inmates and guards.

Former Syrian Officials Found Guilty in Torture of Pro-Democracy Protesters

6 juillet 2026 à 10:12
The case against the two men, who have been living in Austria since 2015, was one of the first that the country has brought under the principle of universal jurisdiction.

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Khaled al-Halabi, a former intelligence commander under the dictator Bashar al-Assad, after a hearing in Vienna last month. Mr. al-Halabi was convicted of torture among other charges.

Mourners Chant ‘Revenge’ at Funeral Prayers for Iran’s Slain Supreme Leader

5 juillet 2026 à 09:31
On the second day of public mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February, there was still no sign of his son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei.

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Mourners at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran, on Sunday.

How the ‘Beautiful Game’ Is Deflecting America’s Political Turmoil

4 juillet 2026 à 10:13
Amid protests and rancor, World Cup soccer proves a bright spot in the United States and around the world.

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Local fans of Algeria’s team, whose home base for the 2026 World Cup soccer tournament is at the nearby University of Kansas take part in a street party before the game against Argentina, in Lawrence, Kansas.

Iran Projects Unity to the World While Pursuing a Crackdown at Home

4 juillet 2026 à 06:33
The country’s security service has continued to target civil society and dissidents, including thousands of arrests since the launch of the U.S.-Israeli war in February.

How the ‘Beautiful Game’ Is Deflecting America’s Political Turmoil

4 juillet 2026 à 05:01
Amid protests and rancor, World Cup soccer proves a bright spot in the United States and around the world.

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Local fans of Algeria’s team, whose home base for the 2026 World Cup soccer tournament is at the nearby University of Kansas take part in a street party before the game against Argentina, in Lawrence, Kansas.

Air Force Detains Officer Who Called for Trump’s Impeachment at Capitol

3 juillet 2026 à 14:40
Maj. Jason Watson, who was in uniform, was arrested during a protest that followed a news conference on Wednesday.

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Maj. Jason Watson of the U.S. Air Force was arrested after calling for the impeachment, conviction and removal of President Trump during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

Tibetan Man Dies After Self-Immolation Protest in New York

3 juillet 2026 à 10:58
Lobga Rangzen, a 52-year-old resident of Queens, died after the self-immolation. He said Beijing’s policies were “destroying the Tibetan people.”

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A Tibetan activist set himself on fire outside the U.N. headquarters in New York on Thursday evening. “I am doing this for my country. For the Tibetan nation,” he had said.

Jury Deadlocks on Felony Count for Golden Gate Bridge Protesters

2 juillet 2026 à 17:48
Seven activists shut down the bridge in 2024 to protest American-backed military attacks in Gaza. They avoided a conviction on the most serious charge but were found guilty of misdemeanors.

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Supporters have shown up regularly at the San Francisco Superior Courthouse to back activists facing multiple charges for blocking Golden Gate Bridge in 2024.

The Ohio City Revived by Haitian Immigration Sees an Uncertain Future

29 juin 2026 à 05:03
In Springfield, Ohio, some residents see the end of an economic boom after the end of a humanitarian program for immigrants. Others see still darker possibilities.

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Risner, who brought his family to Springfield and bought a home, fears a bleak future in Haiti.

Deal With Israel Divides Lebanese, Fueling Protests in Beirut

27 juin 2026 à 13:13
Supporters welcomed the agreement as a step toward curtailing Iran’s influence within Lebanon, but others took to the streets, calling it a capitulation.

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People in Beirut protesting against the agreement that was signed late Friday between Israel, Lebanon and the United States.
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