Template:In the news
- The Supreme Court of Russia orders the closure of Memorial, Russia's oldest and most influential human rights group, for alleged violations of the country's foreign agent law.
- In cricket, Australia retains The Ashes after winning the first three Tests against England.
- South African archbishop and human rights activist Desmond Tutu (pictured) dies at the age of 90.
- Ariane flight VA256, carrying the James Webb Space Telescope, is launched from the Guiana Space Centre.
- A ferry fire in Bangladesh kills at least 40 people.
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