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The UN meeting vote saw 82 of the ICC's 125 member states remove Khan after an investigation into a female former staffer's claims; he has denied the allegations. The dismissal triggers a new election for prosecutor but does not affect existing arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.
The US imported $170bn worth of forced labor-tainted goods in 2023, the most in the G20, while 1.1 million people live in modern slavery at a rate of 3.3 per thousand — higher than the Netherlands and Britain. Additionally, 800,000 prisoners work under threat, many unpaid, producing over $2bn in goods.
The US and Saudi Arabia finalized a civilian nuclear deal on July 22, paving the way for American companies to build nuclear reactors in the kingdom. The pact has the potential to reshape the Saudi economy, assuming the deal holds, and ends years of Saudi efforts to secure such an agreement.
James, who averaged 20.9 points last season, has a player option in the second year of the deal, per Shams Charania. The 76ers, who finished 45-37 and traded for Jaylen Brown, hope James can lead a team featuring Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe to a title.
The $6.4-billion bridge will open to traffic July 27 after months of postponements. Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson said its 24 inspection lanes will save carriers 850,000 hours a year, as Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens called the region the 'beating heart of trade in Canada.'
The U.S. hit 60 countries including Canada with tariffs of 10-12.5% following a forced labour investigation, set to take effect that Friday. At a first ministers meeting, Carney said Canada would not respond before they take effect and that Canada is 'in a stronger position than we were when this trade war started 18 months ago.'
In the latest wave of violence, 55 Iranians have been killed and 645 injured since June 27, while four US service members died in Iranian retaliatory strikes. The IRGC claimed attacks on US ammunition storage in Kuwait and the Fifth Fleet control tower in Bahrain, and a US missile strike damaged an IRGC Navy headquarters in northern Iran.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed it attacked U.S. military facilities at an American base in Jordan, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled Trump's approach 'a head for an eye.' Analysts warn a 'sizeable geopolitical risk premium' is rebuilding into oil markets amid disruptions in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz.
The rescheduled dinner will be held at the Waldorf Astoria with less than a third of the original crowd. Trump welcomed the do-over on Truth Social, saying 'We cannot allow Lunatics to change our way of life,' and hinted he may repeat his 'rather nasty statements.'
Countries without forced-labor import bans, including China and the UK, face a 12.5% tariff while those with such laws, like India and Pakistan, get 10%. The tariffs use Section 301 authority after the Supreme Court struck down earlier IEEPA tariffs, with analysts skeptical the courts will intervene again.
Two firefighters died on Tuesday while tackling the blaze near Bordeaux's airport; officials reported no new injuries as of Friday. The EU has activated its civil protection mechanism, deploying three water-bomber aircraft from Croatia, Portugal, and the Czech Republic to assist France, while Spain also requested four firefighting planes.
Chinese vessels came within seven meters of a Philippine ship, creating a serious risk of collision, as 15 Chinese ships were involved. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the 'dangerous and aggressive' moves, reaffirming support for the Philippines.
In a recent AP-NORC poll, a majority of Americans indicated Israel has committed genocide, while a separate Amnesty International report found genocide through targeting Palestinian children. Separately, in New York's 10th Congressional District primary, Brad Lander defeated Rep. Dan Goldman after campaigning on calling Gaza actions a genocide.
More than 300,000 Haitian TPS holders now face expired work permits and potential deportation, as Springfield, Ohio's Haitian community—making up a quarter of the population—fears ICE raids and job losses. The ruling also affects Hondurans and Salvadorans, who fear imminent detention and are considering leaving the U.S.
Houthi rebels struck two Saudi oil tankers — the Encelia and the Layla — with missiles and drones, escalating the conflict that already closed the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Brent crude surged over 6%, breaking $100 a barrel for the first time since May, and insurance costs for Red Sea shipping doubled.
The Tates now face 59 charges total across multiple jurisdictions, including 42 against Andrew with seven counts of rape and three counts of trafficking. Their lawyer Joseph McBride called the arrest 'politically motivated' and said they will fight extradition.
