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FIFA tests new human rights strategy for World Cup games, and advocates are skeptical

By Charlotte Kramon, Associated Press

With the 2026 games less than a year away, FIFA’s commitment to upholding human rights is still under scrutiny.

AP report: Israel is in talks to possibly resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan

By Sam Mednick, Associated Press

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he wants to realize U.S. President Donald Trump's vision of relocating much of Gaza’s population through what Netanyahu refers to as “voluntary migration.”…

Zelenskyy says Putin wants the rest of Ukraine’s Donetsk region as part of a ceasefire

By Lorne Cook, Samya Kullab, Associated Press

Zelenskyy reiterated that Ukraine would not withdraw from territories it controls because it was unconstitutional and would only serve as a springboard for a future Russian invasion.

With the Seine open for swimming in Paris, tourists and residents embrace it as temperatures soar

By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

Swimming in the Seine is an increasingly popular tourist attraction in the French capital, and a must-do for Parisians themselves.

Pakistan launches military operation near Afghan border, displacing tens of thousands

By Anwarullah Khan, Associated Press

Pakistani security forces have launched a “targeted operation” against militants in a northwestern district bordering Afghanistan.

Iran detained 21,000 people during June war with Israel

By Associated Press

Iranian police say 21,000 people were detained during the 12-day war with Israel in June.

A look at the past meetings between Putin and American presidents

By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press

Bilateral meetings between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterparts were a regular occurrence early in his tenure. Those became increasingly less frequent, and their tone became less friendly.

Timbuktu’s famed manuscripts return home after 13 years in Mali’s capital

The Malian military government on Monday started returning home the historic manuscripts of Timbuktu.

Argentina’s Milei launches initiative to boost Israel-Latin America ties

By Associated Press

President Javier Milei of Argentina is helping to launch a $1 million initiative to improve diplomatic relations between Israel and several Latin American countries.