The death troll from a Ukrainian strike on a residential complex in Russia has risen to six people Read Full Article at RT.com

Germany opposes some of the proposed sanctions on Russia, Reuters reports Read Full Article at RT.com

According to State Duma deputy Viktor Vodolatsky, after the liberation of the Kremensky district, Russian forces will begin to form a sanitary zone

The enemy lost up to 430 military personnel, more than 20 units of weapons and special equipment, senior officer of the battlegroup Leonid Sharov said

The Princess of Wales has begun to work from home, spends time relaxing in nature and is hopeful 'to join a few public engagements over the summer'.

Campaigner Alan Bates was given a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours for his role in highlighting the Horizon scandal, after Post Office boss Paula Vennells returned her CBE.

RIYADH: Innovative road-cooling technology is set to make pilgrims’ experience of Hajj safer and more comfortable as temperatures soar to 46 degrees Celsius in the summer heat. A spokesman for the Roads General Authority, Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi, told Arab News: “When roads are exposed to sunlight, they absorb heat, reaching up to 70 degrees Celsius of temperature retention once the sun sets.”

JEDDAH: Hajj draws about 2 million people each year. However, this monumental event places a significant strain on the environment through waste, water and energy consumption, and carbon emissions.  That is why measures have been put in place to encourage pilgrims to minimize their waste, use resources judiciously, and reduce their overall carbon footprint while fulfilling their Hajj obligations.

RIYADH: The owner of a building that collapsed in Jeddah at the end of May, killing seven people and injuring another eight, has been detained, the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority announced on Thursday. The authority found that the building owner, Firas Hani Jamal Al-Turki, the deputy minister for shared services at the Ministry of Culture, had tried to apply for a building permit. The local municipality ordered Al-Turki to stop construction on the building after it was found to have technical defects, but he failed to comply.

MAKKAH: Around 93,000 pilgrims benefited from services offered by Saudi Ministry of Health care centers during the first days of the Hajj season. The ministry said that 19 open-heart surgeries, 218 cardiac catheterizations and 676 dialysis procedures were among the operations performed. More than 2,020 pilgrims were admitted to hospitals and health centers for treatment. Health services provided to worshippers include medical and specialized clinics, pharmacies, dialysis centers, intensive care units and isolation units, the ministry said.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s drug control authority arrested a Bangladeshi national on Saturday after allegedly finding him in possession of 2.8 kilograms of methamphetamine, according to the Saudi Press Agency. According to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, the confiscated items have been submitted to the Public Prosecution.

The death troll from a Ukrainian strike on a residential complex in Russia has risen to four people Read Full Article at RT.com

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of the African National Congress (ANC), was re-elected as president of South Africa after a National Assembly sitting that started at 10am on Friday morning and lasted through midnight.

Former prime minister and presidential candidate Katrín Jakobsdóttir led guests and marchers through Þingvellir last night to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Iceland.

Minneapolis (HOL) — Inadequate oversight by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) enabled a massive fraud scheme involving Feeding Our Future, diverting over $250 million intended for pandemic children's meal programs, according to a state audit released Thursday. The scheme was described as one of the most significant cases involving pandemic funds and has led to the indictment of 70 individuals, with five recently found guilty.

The rescue effort will continue overnight, the Russian emergencies ministry said

«Ramaphosa received 283 parliamentary votes», Chief Justice of South Africa, Raymond Zondo said

London, UK (HOL) —Somali parents in the UK are facing challenges in supporting their children's education due to cultural differences and unfamiliarity with the country's laws, according to experts. Despite access to free education, these challenges lead to developmental delays for Somali students.

BARI, Italy (AP) — The Group of Seven leading industrialized nations turned their attention to migration, artificial intelligence, economic security and the Indo-Pacific region on Friday, the second and final day of their summit in Italy. The G7 leaders stressed their determination to meet global challenges “at a crucial moment in history.”

Human rights group Jamaicans for Justice is calling for the repeal of Jamaica's buggery law so that forced anal penetration can be classified as rape. Currently, under the Sexual Offences Act, men and boys cannot be legally recognised...

A 12-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 15-year-old Adjhanie Walker, a student of Hypolite Road, Kingston. About 7:05 p.m., on June 7, Walker and the 12-year-boy, were reportedly involved in a physical fight when the boy ...

Human rights lobby Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is urging parliamentarians to support Opposition lawmaker Lisa Hanna's proposal for the law to be amended to redefine rape to protect men and boys. 

Two women have been charged with wounding with intent after they allegedly stabbed a man during a fight in their community in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on May 29.

90% of them will be used to finance Kiev’s military spending, the remaining 10% will be directed for reconstruction

The rescue effort will continue overnight, the Russian emergencies ministry said

[HRW] Malabo Protocol Presents Opportunities, Risks for Human Rights and Justice in Africa

[New Times] Incumbent President Paul Kagame, Frank Habineza, and Philippe Mpayimana are the only candidates to run for President in the July polls, according to a final list published by the National Electoral Commission (NEC), on June 14.

[RFI] The final list of candidtates for Rwanda's elections on 15 July has been published. There are only three candidates including the incumbent President, Paul Kagame.