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US House passes bill to release Epstein files
Only one House member voted against the bill, which will now go to the Senate, where some Republicans are pushing to have it amended. Source link
Poland says Russia likely behind 'unprecedented' railway sabotage
Polish authorities say “everything indicates” Russian involvement in a blast along a railway line used to transport goods to Ukraine, as they identify two people believed responsible for the attack. Source link
Vanuatu council U-turns on 'absurd' period ban
A Vanuatu provincial government says it will repeal parts of its new bylaw banning menstruating women from preparing and selling food at markets and roadside stalls after the decision sparked a public outcry. Source link
UN Security Council backs US plan for Gaza
The UN Security Council approves a US plan for Gaza that authorises an international stabilisation force to provide security in the devastated territory. Source link
After Trump's backflip on Epstein files vote, here's what we know
The US House of Representatives is poised to take a significant step in the mammoth saga of the so-called “Epstein files”. Here’s how we got there. Source link
Bangladesh court issues death sentence against ex-PM who fled country
A Bangladesh court has sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death after finding her guilty of crimes against humanity. Source link
Trump reverses course, says Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
President Donald Trump has called on his fellow Republicans in Congress to vote for the release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Source link
Iran begins cloud seeding operations as severe drought bites
Cloud seeding involves spraying particles such as silver iodide and salt into clouds from aircraft to trigger rain. Source link
German auction house cancels sale of Holocaust artefacts after backlash
The auction titled The System of Terror had more than 600 items, including letters written by the prisoners. A group of holocaust survivors had called for the auction to be cancelled. Source link
Man arrested over deadly Delhi suicide bombing
India’s National Investigation Agency says two men behind last week’s deadly car blast in Delhi were from Kashmir, a region that has been a source of tension between India and Pakistan. Source link