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Israeli Government Pushes Through Divisive Laws Before Election

16 juillet 2026 à 14:20
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed a series of laws undermining legal oversight of the government, benefiting allied media outlets and aiming to shore up ultra-Orthodox political support.

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Protesters against a law banning prosecution of ultra-Orthodox men for evading conscription, in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister Attacks the Military’s Old Guard

Mykhailo Fedorov defended his efforts to modernize the Ukrainian armed forces as thousands of people protested his dismissal.

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Protesting the dismissal of Ukraine’s defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, in Kharkiv on Thursday. Some of the slogans translate to “Bring back Fedorov” and “Fedorov’s dismissal is a gift to the enemy.”

Mass Protests Across Ukraine Oppose Ouster of Defense Minister

Demonstrators demanded the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov, who had come to symbolize Ukraine’s success in using drones to strike back against Russia.

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Protesting the dismissal of Ukraine’s defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, in Kharkiv on Thursday.

A 59-Year-Old Hunger Striker Joins a Gen Z Protest Movement in India

16 juillet 2026 à 05:30
Sonam Wangchuk, a longtime activist, has fasted for 19 days, joining forces with a student-led campaign to change India’s education system.

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Sonam Wangchuk, lying down, gets a medical checkup during his hunger strike in New Delhi on Wednesday.
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