World Regions - Page 414

July 17

Legendary skydiver Felix Baumgartner, best known for free fall from space, dies in paragliding accident

Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner, who fell 127,852 feet from space during a 2012 stunt, has died in a paragliding accident. He was 56.

July 17

Pope demands ceasefire after Gaza's Catholic church is hit in apparent Israeli strike

Pope Leo XIV renewed his call for a ceasefire on Thursday after an apparent Israeli strike hit Gaza's only Catholic church, leaving two dead and several others, including the parish priest, injured.

July 17

Rubio bans overseas outposts commenting on foreign elections unless there's 'clear and compelling' US interest

Under Secretary Rubio's directive, the U.S. State Department will focus on election outcomes over processes, requiring senior approval for statements on foreign elections.

July 17

Temu sued by Kentucky for allegedly giving China ‘unfettered’ access to user data

Kentucky brings legal action against e-commerce platform Temu alleging privacy violations, malware concerns, and unauthorized use of Kentucky brands' intellectual property

July 17

UK government to lower voting age to 16 before next national election despite strong conservative opposition

The U.K. plans to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 before the next national election, with opposition claiming Labour is trying to sway the electorate.

July 17

French pop band cancels North American tour over 'very worrying' US political climate

French band Yelle canceled their North American tour due to worries about U.S. immigration policies and freedom of speech, adding to a trend of artists reconsidering American tours.

July 17

Russia threatens West with ‘preemptive strikes’ as NATO looks to deliver Patriots 'as quickly as possible'

Former Russian President Medvedev calls for preemptive strikes while Trump gives Putin a 50-day ultimatum to reach peace with Ukraine or face sanctions.

July 17

Trump's NATO deal to arm Ukraine wins over GOP skeptics

Former Ukraine aid critics now back Trump's strategy requiring European funding for weapons to Kyiv after the president pivoted his frustration from Zelenskyy to Putin.

July 17

Hamas losing iron grip on Gaza as US-backed group gets aid to Palestinians in need

While the international community criticizes the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a middle east expert says the U.S.- and Israel-backed organization is taking the power away from Hamas.

July 17

Ukraine's Zelenskyy names new prime minister for first time since Russia's war began

Yuliia Svyrydenko becomes Ukraine's new prime minister amid President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's executive branch shake with Russian war in fourth year.