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June 28, 2024

US Supreme Court upholds controversial anti-camping laws used against homeless people in Oregon city

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld anti-camping laws used in Grants Pass, Oregon, to prevent homeless individuals from sleeping in public parks and streets.

June 28, 2024

Voting underway in Iran's presidential election following leader's death in helicopter crash

Voting is underway in Iran's presidential election following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. The election features a group of four candidates.

June 27, 2024

Kenyan police confront protesters day after president withdraws tax increase bill

Protests have continued across Kenya despite President William Ruto's withdrawal of a controversial tax hike bill, which sparked deadly clashes, officials say.

June 27, 2024

2 hardline candidates withdraw presidential bids on eve of Iran's election

Two candidates have dropped out of Iran's presidential election a day ahead of the landmark vote, calling for unity among forces supporting the country's Islamic revolution.

June 26, 2024

Canada's Trudeau to remain in office despite loss of key seat in special election

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reaffirmed his intention to remain in office following the loss of a safe seat by his ruling Liberal Party in a special election.

June 26, 2024

Kenyan protesters vow to continue demonstrations after violent clashes leave 23 dead

Kenyan protesters have vowed to continue their demonstrations against new tax hikes, following violent clashes on Tuesday that resulted in at least 23 deaths.

June 25, 2024

Ukraine's Zelenskyy replaces military's commander of joint forces

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the dismissal of Lieutenant-General Yuri Sodol, the commander of the Joint Forces of Ukraine's Armed Forces.

June 25, 2024

5 confirmed dead after police open fire on protesters attempting to storm Kenya's parliament

Police in Kenya opened fire on demonstrators attempting to storm the parliament, killing at least five protesters as sections of the parliament building were set on fire.

June 25, 2024

Kenyan police depart for Haiti to tackle rampant gang violence

Kenyan police officers are preparing to depart for Haiti to address severe gang violence in Port-au-Prince, with 400 officers scheduled for deployment.

June 25, 2024

11 confirmed dead after Israeli air strikes target aid in Gaza, medics say

Israeli air strikes targeting aid supplies killed at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza on Monday. One strike hit a food distribution center near a refugee camp.