Latest news bulletin | July 8th – Evening
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In an attempt to avoid mobilisation, Kremlin now allows foreigners to serve in Russian army
To offset battlefield losses without triggering a second wave of mobilisation, the Russian president signed a decree allowing foreigners to serve in the Russian army not only during a state…
Violent storms strike central Europe following intense heatwave
After days of extreme heat, powerful storms swept through parts of Central and Eastern Europe, causing deaths and widespread damage. Read more at Read More
Hamas used sexual violence as weapon of war in 2023 attack, Israeli report says
The report by the Dinah Project based its findings on survivor and witness testimonies, accounts from first responders, and other evidence. Read more at Read More
European Parliament approves Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro
The vote came as thousands of Bulgarians have protested in recent weeks against joining the eurozone. Read more at Read More
UK Post Office scandal may have led to at least 13 suicides, inquiry finds
About 10,000 people are seeking compensation, revealed the first volume of the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry report. Read more at Read More
Parkinson’s patients in Rio find relief through capoeira
A unique programme in Rio de Janeiro is helping people with Parkinson’s disease manage their symptoms through the art of capoeira. Read more at Read More
Two injured, two missing after suspected Houthi attack on ship in the Red Sea
The Greek-owned bulk carrier Eternity C came under fire late in the same area where the Houthis claimed to have recently sunk another vessel. Read more at Read More
Suspect in shooting of Slovakia’s Prime Minister Fico stands trial on terror charges
Juraj Cintula, 72, could face life behind bars if he is convicted over the attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico last year. Read more at Read More
Germany summons China’s ambassador after military aircraft lasered in Red Sea
The maritime surveillance aircraft was part of the EU mission Aspides, which is intended to better defend civilian ships against attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Read more at Read More