International

Anne Frank diary ruling says VPN loopholes don’t sink geoblocking
Europe’s top court ruled that publishers are judged by the safeguards they put in place, not by whether determined readers can bypass geoblocking with a VPN.

World Santa Congress brings Christmas cheer to the height of summer
The gathering offers a chance for professional Santas — not the real one, of course! — to swap stories, compare beards, sharpen their craft and compete in lighthearted contests

Fire at a shoe factory kills 28 in one of China's deadliest blazes in recent years
Work safety has been a persistent problem in China.

Family of killer in UK policing scandal pleads not guilty to weapons charges
The murderer of 18-year-old Henry Nowak is also seeking to appeal his conviction for a stabbing that sparked riots, a police watchdog investigation and criticism from the Trump administration.

EU court draws line between journalism and paid criminal record databases
Europe’s highest court ruled that companies cannot escape privacy rules simply by claiming journalistic status, setting new limits on when publishers qualify for the law’s press exemption.

Ukraine opens probe after crowds attack army conscription vehicle
Mobilization — mandatory military service for men aged 25 and over — is highly sensitive in Ukraine, with many divided over who should be called up and how.

Cleanup underway as death toll from China floods hits 39
The Guigang Zoo asked for help to find at least 100 animals that escaped after their enclosures were damaged, including alpacas, miniature pigs and zebras.

Labour leadership contest takes Burnham closer to UK PM's office
If no one else steps forward, the former Greater Manchester mayor will take the party reins July 17.




