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Ukraine reports intense fighting, civilian casualties, and Crimea strikes

Ukraine reports intense fighting, civilian casualties, and Crimea strikes

Ukrainian military officials documented 184 combat clashes across the front on June 29. Civilian infrastructure remained under fire, with a guided aerial bomb strike in Kharkiv causing one death and five injuries, and a drone attack in Zaporizhzhia claiming two lives and injuring

Ukrainian military officials documented 184 combat clashes across the front on June 29, alongside two missile strikes and 50 aerial bombardments deploying 136 guided bombs. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine's resolve to respond to Russian assaults, aiming to weaken Moscow's ability to sustain the conflict, following recent attacks on several regions. Civilian infrastructure remained under fire; a guided aerial bomb strike in Kharkiv caused one death and five injuries. In Zaporizhzhia, a drone attack on a public transport vehicle claimed two lives and injured six individuals, including a child. Concurrently, explosions were reported overnight in Russian-occupied Crimea, with satellite images showing fires near a civilian airfield in Kerch and the Maryanivka power substation, resulting in localized power disruptions. Sources: Громадське, Українська правда, Радіо Свобода

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Moroccan activist Zineb Kharroubi receives suspended sentence

Moroccan activist Zineb Kharroubi receives suspended sentence

Moroccan activist Zineb Kharroubi, a prominent figure in the GenZ 212 collective, received a six-month suspended prison sentence on June 29 in Morocco for "incitement to commit crimes or offenses by electronic means."

Moroccan activist Zineb Kharroubi, a prominent figure in the GenZ 212 collective, was handed a six-month suspended prison sentence on Monday, June 29, in Morocco. The 29-year-old, who resides in France, was convicted of "incitement to commit crimes or offenses by electronic means." These charges are linked to her alleged participation in a protest movement. Kharroubi was arrested on February 12 upon her arrival at Marrakech airport but was allowed to appear freely during her trial. Her lawyer confirmed the verdict.

Sources: Le Monde

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San Francisco archdiocese to pay $395 million in abuse settlement

San Francisco archdiocese to pay $395 million in abuse settlement

The Archdiocese of San Francisco has announced a $395 million settlement with over 500 victims of child sexual abuse by clergy, resolving lawsuits stemming from decades-old abuses.

The Archdiocese of San Francisco announced on Monday, June 29, a $395 million settlement agreement with over 500 individuals who experienced child sexual abuse by clergy members. This resolution aims to conclude numerous lawsuits stemming from abuses, some of which occurred decades ago. Previously, these cases were often time-barred until California enacted legislation providing a window for victims to pursue legal action. The settlement will compensate approximately 530 victims who were minors at the time of the sexual violence, bringing an end to ongoing legal proceedings against the archdiocese.

Sources: Le Monde

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