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July 3, 2024

Stampede that killed 121 in India was caused by severe overcrowding and lack of exits, authorities say

Authorities say severe overcrowding and a lack of exits contributed to a stampede at a religious festival in northern India that left at least 121 people dead.

July 2, 2024

Death toll climbs to 116 in religious gathering stampede in India

At least 116 people have been reported dead and numerous others injured following a stampede at a religious gathering in northern India's Uttar Pradesh state.

July 2, 2024

Dutch king swears in a new government 7 months after elections

More than 7 months after elections in the Netherlands, Dutch King Willem-Alexander swore in the country's new government; this marks the first time in 14 years the country has a different PM.

July 2, 2024

US to pay for flights to help Panama remove migrants who may be heading north

The U.S. will pay for flights and provide other assistance to Panama to help remove migrants; an agreement was signed during a visit to Panama headed by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas..

July 2, 2024

British Nurse Lucy Letby, already convicted of killing 7 babies, found guilty in attempted killing

Lucy Letby, a 34-year-old British neonatal nurse currently serving a life sentence for killing 7 babies and trying to murder 6 others, has been convicted of attempting to kill another infant.

July 2, 2024

These are the key contenders in the UK's fast-approaching national election

United Kingdom voters will choose a new government on Thursday, when Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives are expected to lose to the left-of-center Labour party.

July 2, 2024

Gang violence in Haiti has displaced more than 300,000 children, UN says

UNICEF said gang violence in Haiti has displaced more than 300,000 children. Displaced children face a higher risk of sexual assault, abuse and family separation, according to UNICEF.

July 2, 2024

At least 60 dead after stampede at religious gathering in northern India

Officials say that at least 60 people are dead and scores are injured after a stampede at a religious gathering of thousands of people in northern India.

July 2, 2024

Iran's rare runoff presidential election sees historically low voter turnout

Iranian voters say they are disenchanted ahead of the country's runoff presidential election on Friday. It is the second runoff vote since Iran's Islamic Revolution in 1979.

July 2, 2024

North Korea says new missile carries 'super-large warhead,' but experts skeptical of claims

North Korea claimed it test fired a missile that can carry “a super-large warhead." South Korea speculated the launch was actually unsuccessful and the North's report was a cover-up.