The International Criminal Court has dismissed Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following a vote by 82 member states over serious misconduct allegations, marking an unprecedented crisis for the institution. Meanwhile, a Russian missile strike on a drone technology exhibition near Kyiv killed at least ten people, raising security concerns regarding the event's visibility. In the West Bank, escalating violence between Israeli settlers and Palestinians has left several dead, further destabilizing the region. India faces significant social unrest as thousands of students protest against recurring exam paper leaks and demand education reform. Across Europe, extreme heat waves and wildfires have forced mass evacuations in France and Spain, while in South Korea, labor unions are challenging the "rocket delivery" culture following the death of an overnight driver. Finally, the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge highlights strained U.S.-Canada relations amid ongoing tariff disputes and political friction.
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