OHCHR alarmed by reports of mass graves in Gaza

OHCHR alarmed by reports of mass graves in Gaza

Disturbing reports continue to emerge about mass graves in Gaza in which Palestinian victims were found reportedly stripped naked with their hands tied. Responding to these developments the UN human rights office OHCHR expressed deep concern about possible war crimes. OHCHR spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani. In the statement, the United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk said the UN human rights office had "renewed concerns about possible war crimes" after officials […]

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Record high temperatures expected across much of the U.S. this summer

The latest outlook from the U.S. National Weather Service predicts this summer will be one of, if not the warmest, on record. Officials have released a new heat forecast guide to help people better understand the health implications, which at worst threaten lives. Caroline Malone reports.

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Trump set to earn $1.3 billion in stock bonus

Donald Trump is in line to earn a stock bonus worth 1.3 billion dollars from the company that operates his social media app Truth Social thanks to a rally in its share price. It will take the former U.S. President's overall stake in the company, Trump Media & Technology Group or, TMTG, to $4.1 billion.

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Trump calls for Judge to stand down over gag order dispute

Donald Trump says the gag order imposed on him is impacting his freedom of speech. The comments came after hearing on whether the former President has been violating that gag order. And the former publisher of the National Enquirer was back on the stand during Trump's hush money trial. William Denselow reports from New York.

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U.N Human Rights office calls for an investigation into bodies found at Gaza hospitals

The United Nations Human Rights Office has called for an independent investigation into the mass graves uncovered at Gaza hospitals. Over the weekend, Palestinian authorities said they had recovered hundreds of bodies at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. This follows the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the southern city earlier this month. Jody Jacobs reports.

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Hundreds join pro-Palestinian protests on U.S University campuses

Pro-Palestinian protests are gaining momentum at colleges across the US, with hundreds of students being arrested in recent days. Crowds are gathering on or near university campuses, calling on colleges to divest from military weapons manufacturers and pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza. Sally Patterson reports from an NYU protest in Manhattan.

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Japan former PM meets with Trump

Japan’s government is declining to comment on a meeting between former Prime Minister Taro Aso and US presidential candidate Donald Trump. The two met at Trump Tower in New York on Tuesday following a session of Trump’s criminal trial. Chris Gilbert reports.

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Solidarity tents for Palestinians erected at California campus

UC-Berkeley students supporting Palestinians have set up tents on the California campus, pledging solidarity with similar efforts on the East Coast. Tensions on US college campuses have become the latest flashpoint in the US over the war in Gaza. Protests are continuing across U.S. university campuses against the war in Gaza. A number of arrests have been made at a number of prestigious colleges. Ira Spitzer reports.

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Five people die attempting to cross the English Channel

United Kingdom Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill will finally become law after a parliamentary showdown ended late in the night. According to the BBC, plans to send some asylum seekers to Africa have met with fierce criticism, but the bill passed on Monday when the Lords dropped their opposition. Sunak said in a statement "Nothing will stand in our way" now of getting flights off the ground". Meanwhile, French authorities say […]

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