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ISIS couple who enslaved and raped Yazidi girls aged five and 12 are jailed in Germany
A German court has jailed an Iraqi ISIS couple for enslaving and sexually abusing two Yazidi girls aged five and 12, in a case linked to the group’s campaign against the Yazidi minority. The ruling matters because it is another attempt to hold ISIS members accountable in Europe for genocide, war crimes and crimes against…
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Most clinical? Least creative? Best in the air? Comparing the last four
BBC Sport compares statistics for France, Spain, Argentina and England in the World Cup so far as the semi-finalists prepare to meet.
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How to get Panthalus in Palworld
PC Gamer’s guide explains that catching Panthalus in Palworld requires unlocking a boss encounter through a side quest rather than simply finding the creature in the wild. – Players must visit the Ancient Civilization Researcher on the Deserted Islet, north of the Windswept Hills, to start the quest, although the four required bones can be…
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Europe takes step toward social media ban for kids
The European Commission has signalled that it may move towards restricting children’s access to social media after a new expert report linked heavy platform use to mental health and developmental concerns. Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the issue is not simply whether children can use social media, but whether platforms should be allowed…
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POLL OF THE DAY: Will you abide by a hosepipe ban in your area?
The article appears to be a reader poll rather than a reported news story, asking whether people would comply with a hosepipe ban in their area during the current UK heatwave. Its significance lies in the wider issue of water shortages and how authorities rely on public co-operation when restrictions are introduced to protect supplies.…
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Spain defender Leon joins London City Lionesses
Spain defender Mapi Leon has signed for London City Lionesses on a three-year deal after leaving Barcelona, in a move that underlines the London club’s growing ambitions in the Women’s Super League. The transfer matters because Leon arrives as one of Europe’s most decorated defenders, adding major experience and pedigree to a side aiming to…
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Senate returns to packed agenda after Graham’s death shrinks GOP margin
The SAVE America Act, FISA reauthorization, renewed Iran strikes, and government funding all await the Senate as it returns for a July sprint.
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Forget politics. This is what I found helping Venezuelan quake victims
In this opinion piece, Drew Friedrich, president of the humanitarian group Operation Blessing, reflects on travelling to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes and says the experience challenged his assumptions about the country. He argues that, despite Venezuela’s political and economic troubles, the disaster response showed ordinary people acting with resilience and generosity, and that humanitarian aid…
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Rodri: ‘France are one of the best teams here, in great form, but so are Spain. We can beat them’
Spain captain Rodri says his side are confident they can beat France in their World Cup semi-final, arguing that while France are among the tournament’s strongest teams, Spain are in equally good form. The interview matters because Rodri is both the team’s captain and a key on-field leader, and his comments offer insight into Spain’s…
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‘A gasp-inducing thrill ride’: why The Polygamist should be your next TV obsession
The article argues that The Polygamist has become a standout Netflix hit because it combines addictive, soap-like drama with strong cultural specificity rather than smoothing itself out for international viewers. Centred on a wealthy South African property tycoon whose infidelity wrecks the lives around him, the series is presented as both highly entertaining and significant…