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Germany: More than 20 people injured in bus accident
For the second time this week, a long-distance bus left the highway in Germany and overturned. This time there were no fatalities, but more than 20 people were injured.

Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Syria, reports
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said "at least 36 soldiers were killed and dozens wounded" by an Israeli air raid in Aleppo targeting an area near Hezbollah rockets storage facilities.

Russia vetoes extension of UN panel monitoring North Korea sanctions
Before the vote, Russia told the UN Security Council that Western countries are attempting to "strangle" North Korea. Pyongyang has been under sanctions over its nuclear program since 2006.

Canada: Educators sue social sites for disrupting learning
Four Canadian school boards have filed lawsuits against TikTok, Meta and SnapChat. They accuse the social media platforms of interfering with student learning.

Baltimore bridge collapse: Maryland seeks millions in aid
Days after the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse, the US gives Maryland $60 million to rebuild the bridge. Meanwhile, insurers are expected to face record-breaking claims.

South Africa bus crash leaves dozens dead
A bus went over a cliff in South Africa's northern province of Limpopo. South Africa's transport minister expressed condolences to the families of the victims.

French National Assembly votes to outlaw hair discrimination
The law, which will particularly impact Black women with natural hair, now needs to pass the French Senate. Similar laws exist in parts of the US, where hair discrimination is treated as a type of racism.

South Africa's Jacob Zuma barred from running in election
The former president has been expelled from the ruling ANC and has been campaigning for the newly formed MK party. An MK spokesman said the party will appeal the decision made by the Independent Electoral Commission.

ICJ orders Israel to open more land crossings for Gaza aid
The top UN court told Israel to take measures "without delay" to open more border crossings for the transport of food and medical aid. UN officials say Gaza is on the brink of famine as Israel continues fighting Hamas.

Chinese company Xiaomi releases first electric vehicle
Xiaomi is pushing into the overseas market by selling lower-priced models of their new electric vehicle. The US and EU have launched investigations into the Chinese EV industry.

US calls Russia 'manure salesmen' over Moscow attack claims
Russian investigators implicated Ukrainian nationalists were tied to the attack on a concert hall near Moscow claimed by ISIS-K, but the US says it is "nonsense propaganda."

Nigeria: Ending sexual abuse in IDP camps
Young women and girls living in Nigerian camps for internally displaced people (IDPs) say they have to deal with sexual harassment every day. Now they are calling for more protection from their host communities.

Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years over FTX fraud
A New York court has handed former cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried a lengthy prison term for fraud and conspiracy. The judge said the 32-year-old had been aware of the criminality of his actions.