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Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
[BBC News] — 6/29/2026, 4:45:16 PMWorld

Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting in several rounds of strikes.

US Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire officials, but protects Fed
US Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire officials, but protects Fed
[France24] — 6/29/2026, 4:42:42 PMWorld

The US Supreme Court on Monday boosted presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception: the Federal Reserve.

PHOTO STORY: Lagos Flood: Floodwaters recede in Oshodi, but shops remain shut
PHOTO STORY: Lagos Flood: Floodwaters recede in Oshodi, but shops remain shut
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 6/29/2026, 4:42:09 PMAfrica

The development came less than 24 hours after several hours of heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding across Lagos. The post PHOTO STORY: Lagos Flood: Floodwaters recede in Oshodi, but shops remain shut appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Census 2027: self-enumeration phase to end today
[The Hindu] — 6/29/2026, 4:38:23 PMAsia
My Journey Through 50 Years of Seychelles’ Independence
[IPS News] — 6/29/2026, 4:37:26 PMWorld

On the night of 29 June 1976, just before midnight, I stood among my fellow Seychellois at the heart of a moment that would change our history forever. We were waiting for the British flag to come down and for our own flag to rise for the first time over an independent Seychelles. The air […]

Man arrested for stabbing wife to death in her sleep
[The Hindu] — 6/29/2026, 4:37:07 PMAsia
Trump says SAVE America Act more important than ever following SCOTUS ruling on mail-in ballots
Trump says SAVE America Act more important than ever following SCOTUS ruling on mail-in ballots
[The Hill] — 6/29/2026, 4:36:00 PMPolitics

President Trump on Monday slammed the Supreme Court ruling allowing states to count mail-in ballots received after Election Day, arguing it is now even more important for Congress to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law that...

JSP flags ‘tailor-made’ tender bids, VMRDA rebuts
[The Hindu] — 6/29/2026, 4:34:30 PMAsia
Catching up on border infrastructure, says Kiren Rijiju after tribal group claims land grab by China
[The Hindu] — 6/29/2026, 4:33:47 PMAsia

We have seen some media reports alleging recent encroachment by Chinese PLA and setting up of camps in Arunachal Pradesh; these reports are incorrect and without any basis, read a statement by the Indian Army

Live: Brazil takes on Japan in tasty last-32 clash in Houston
[ABC News (Australia)] — 6/29/2026, 4:32:53 PMAustralia

Brazil and Japan meet in a mouth-watering round of 32 clash at Houston Stadium. Later, Germany meets Paraguay and Netherlands take on Morocco. Follow live.

Defending champion Sinner survives five-set scare
[BBC News] — 6/29/2026, 4:31:51 PMWorld

Jannik Sinner survives an almighty scare as he begins his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set comeback victory over Miomir Kecmanovic on Centre Court.

Press Club of India raises concern over passport issues faced by two senior journalists
[The Hindu] — 6/29/2026, 4:31:28 PMAsia

The Press Club says deletion of former Editor of The Telegraph R. Rajagopal’s name from the electoral roll in West Bengal reportedly led to non-renewal of his passport for over 100 days allegedly following an ‘adverse’ police report

The Korean War offers lessons for a fragile US-Iran ceasefire
The Korean War offers lessons for a fragile US-Iran ceasefire
[The Hill] — 6/29/2026, 4:30:00 PMPolitics

To anyone with a bent for history, this is not unique.

South Africa: Thousands of foreigners flee ahead of anti-immigration 'deadline'
South Africa: Thousands of foreigners flee ahead of anti-immigration 'deadline'
[France24] — 6/29/2026, 4:27:08 PMWorld

Anti-#immigration groups in #SouthAfrica have set a 'deadline': by June 30 all undocumented immigrants must have left the country, or groups will 'shut the country down'. The weeks up to the 'deadline' have been marred by xenophobic violence, from attacks on foreign-owned businesses to #immigrants...

inDrive unveils KieKie as Chief Wahala Officer
inDrive unveils KieKie as Chief Wahala Officer
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 6/29/2026, 4:26:23 PMAfrica

The appointment follows an overwhelming response to the campaign, which attracted over 450 applications from Nigerians eager to take on the role The post inDrive unveils KieKie as Chief Wahala Officer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Democratic Project 2029 calls for child social media ban, strict kids safety rules on tech
Democratic Project 2029 calls for child social media ban, strict kids safety rules on tech
[The Hill] — 6/29/2026, 4:22:01 PMPolitics

Democrats working on a policy blueprint ahead of the 2028 presidential election released their kids online safety proposal Monday, calling for a ban on social media for kids under 16 and stronger privacy protections. The "Kids Over Clicks" proposal is the first to be released by the group, Project...

Sinner, orgoglio e classe: batte Kecmanovic al quinto set nonostante una ferita al piede
[La Repubblica] — 6/29/2026, 4:21:37 PMInternational

Esordio complicato per il campione uscente, che si impone 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (6-8), 6-2, 6-3