Published on: 2025/06/30 19:38
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An official from Iran's judiciary said on Sunday that 71 people were killed in the Evin Prison strike on June 23, which included administrative staff, political detainees, and nearby residents.
The strike targeted the prison's entrance and administrative areas, leaving visible damage to buildings and surrounding areas.
Evin Prison is known for housing political prisoners, journalists, academics, and foreign nationals.
Some detainees were relocated after the attack.
France, whose citizens are also held there, said the strike endangered foreign nationals and demanded proof of their safety.
The June 23 attack came a day before the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Israel's defense ministry had said it was attacking "regime targets and government repression bodies in the heart of Tehran."
Tensions in Serbia escalated over the weekend as anti-government protesters clashed violently with riot police in Belgrade, as they called for snap elections and an end to President Aleksandar Vucic's 12-year rule.
Tens of thousands of people gathered after months of nationwide anti-corruption and student-led demonstrations, with protesters hurling flares and rocks at riot police stationed around government buildings and elsewhere.
Police responded with pepper spray and forcefully broke up groups in multiple locations.
Several dozen protesters were detained, while at least six officers sustained injuries during the confrontations.
Opposition activists and students have intensified their campaign, demanding early parliamentary elections and accountability following the deadly Novi Sad railway station canopy collapse last November that killed 16 people. Protesters blame corruption for the disaster.
Serbian President Vucic denounced the clashes, saying protesters were attempting to "topple Serbia" but "failed."
Beijing showcased the world's first 3-on-3 soccer match on Saturday, played by four teams of fully autonomous humanoid robots, driven by AI.
The robot players were equipped with optical cameras and sensors that detect the ball from up to 20 meters away with over 90 percent accuracy.
The game was structured into two 10-minute halves, featuring a deep reinforcement-learning AI that made real-time decisions on passing, shooting, running, and strategy without any human control.
Robots were able to recover from falls and displayed dynamic movement.
Organizers said the event showcased a real-world test of robot endurance, agility, and AI-driven technology.
Choi Chi-hee, Arirang News.
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