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Europe August 7, 2024

Polish man sentenced to four months, deported from Denmark for June assault on Danish prime minister

A Polish man has been sentenced to 4 months in jail for punching Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in the shoulder; the man also confessed to separate charges including sexual harassment.

Africa August 7, 2024

Egypt asks its airlines to avoid Iran airspace for three hours on Thursday

Amid tension between Iran and Israel, Egypt has instructed its airlines to avoid Iran's airspace for several hours in the morning on Thursday; military exercises will reportedly be conducted.

Asia August 6, 2024

Nobel laureate tapped to lead Bangladesh after embattled prime minister's ouster

Grameen Bank founder and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been selected to serve as the caretaker prime minister of Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

Asia August 6, 2024

State Department warns Americans to avoid travel to Bangladesh amid violent unrest

The U.S. State Department on Monday ordered Americans to leave Bangladesh following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, which was prompted by violent protests.

Asia August 6, 2024

Bangladesh student protesters to meet with military chief after ousting country's PM

Nahid Islam, a 26-year-old sociology student, led a movement against job quotas that grew into a campaign to remove Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after 15 years in power.

United Kingdom August 5, 2024

Violent UK protests continue for 7th day in response to deaths of 3 young girls

Protests in the United Kingdom continued for a seventh straight day on Monday, after three young girls were stabbed to death last week.

Africa August 5, 2024

US hands last base in Niger to military junta

The U.S. has handed its last military base in Niger to local authorities in the West African nation, according to a joint statement released Monday.

Asia August 5, 2024

Bangladesh PM resigns, leaves country after residence is stormed by protesters, ending 15-year rule

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned after 15 years in power, following widespread protests that turned violent, leaving hundreds dead.

Venezuelan Political Crisis July 30, 2024

Chávez statues toppled across Venezuela as election protests rage on

Venezuelan activists have taken to destroying giant statues of the late President Hugo Chávez in protest of the socialist government's alleged theft of the country's latest election.

North Korea July 29, 2024

North Korean officials looking to import treatment for Kim's obesity-related health issues: Seoul

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un's bouts with high blood pressure and diabetes are leading officials to seek treatments from abroad, South Korean authorities reported Monday.

Asia July 27, 2024

Philippine forces sail to hotly disputed shoal without incident for first time since deal with China

Philippine forces have transported supplies to the disputed Second Thomas Shoal without any reported confrontations; the shoal has been a scene of violence between Chinese and Philippine forces.