Dolly Parton drew rare cross-party admiration in a divided US
Why it matters: Tributes from Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton underscored Parton’s unusual reach beyond music and into civic life.
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#Lgbtq
1 killed, at least 15 hurt after vehicle hits Berlin Pride crowd
What's new: Police launched a manhunt after the white vehicle stopped only after crashing into a tree near Tiergarten.
The Straits Times, NPR +1
MUI to hold July 26 Muslim Congress on graft, LGBTQ
87 Islamic organizations are set to attend the Bidakara forum, which Prabowo Subianto will open and that also covers mining policy.
CNN Indonesia, Republika +2
DPR's Komisi VIII backs proposed LGBTQ bill with criminal penalties
The House has not received MUI's draft, but any future review should also cover prevention, education and social guidance.
Yusril: Perpres 111/2025 cannot justify LGBTQ persecution
Government says rights remain protected under the 1945 Constitution and the new KUHP does not criminalize sexual orientation.
Republika, Antara News
Perpres 111/2025 lists LGBTQ spread as threat
The 2025-2029 defense rule also puts radicalism, online gambling and the economic crisis in the nonmilitary threat category.
Perpres 111 lists LGBTQ as a nonmilitary threat
Gerindra backs the policy, while Yusril says it gives the government a basis to curb the spread of LGBTQ.
CNN Indonesia, Tempo +2
Kemenag prepares LGBTQ materials for counselors, religion classes
A guideline is being drafted for religious counselors, while similar material is planned for madrasah, pesantren and PTKN.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +2