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Germany commemorates failed attack on Hitler: 'Protect democracy'

German president and chancellor commemorate attack on Hitler 80 years ago and call for protection of democracy, while mayor of Berlin warns of threats from within and without. Attempt to assassinate Hitler with bomb inakt bag failed due to poor choices and timing of attackers, resulted in execution of about 200 people involved.

July 20, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Cypriots search together on divided island for missing from 60s and 70s

Fifty years after a Greek coup followed by a Turkish invasion, Cyprus remains a divided island with a buffer zone guarded by UN peacekeepers. Despite years of tensions and violence between the Greek and Turkish Cypriots, a solution to the frozen conflict has yet to be reached as negotiations have stalled for years. The conflict led to the loss of thousands of lives, a refugee crisis, and deep-rooted political tension between Turkey and Greece that still influences the situation today.

July 20, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Joy at McLaren, frustration for Verstappen: 'Entire weekend just too slow'

McLaren grabs the first and second starting spots for the first time in 12 years, with Norris and Piastri respectful of each other and ready for the all-important start to the Hungarian Grand Prix.

July 20, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

'Alarming' increase in superbugs among war victims Ukraine and Gaza

In Gaza and Ukraine, an alarming trend of antibiotic resistance is spreading among war victims, making treatment of wounds more difficult and leading to potential amputations or even death. This trend, fueled by the war and previous improper use of antibiotics, has even begun to affect countries outside of these war zones.

July 20, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Hundreds of prisoners freed in Bangladesh riots

Hundreds of prisoners have been freed after storming a jail during student protests in Bangladesh, with the death toll rising to 105 since the violence began. The protests are against the unfair distribution of government jobs, backed by the main opposition party and with global influence.

July 19, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Biden: 'Nothing has higher priority' than Gershkovich's release

Russian journalist and U.S. citizen Evan Gershkovich sentenced to long prison term, international community calls for release and condemns sham trial.