πΏ Your Peace Pulse
Explore inspiring stories, grassroots movements, and peace-building initiatives from around the globe.
Browse by Category
Bondi moves forward on DOJ investigation into origins of Trump-Russia probe
Justice department has ordered grand jury probe into claims that opponents of Donald Trump falsified intelligence on Russian election interference.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:
Share on Facebook
Share in Tweet (rip twitter)
Share on LinkedIn
Share on Reddit
Share on Threads
Share on Bluesky
No, French President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating is not 7%
EuroVerify investigates the suspiciously low figure, which has most notably been shared by members of France's far-right National Rally party.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Netflix hit 'Wednesday' returns for season 2
Starting August 6, "Wednesday" returns to Nevermore Academy β and millions of global fans can't wait. The most-streamed English language series on Netflix is back.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Far-right German lawmakerβs aide on trial over accusations of spying for China
The trial will go on until September.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:New Zealand to charge foreign tourists to visit four of its most famous natural attractions
The measure aims to generate revenue for conservation while boosting employment opportunities.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Finance minister takes over as Lithuanian PM after fall of government
Rimantas Ε adΕΎius' successor is set to be nominated on Wednesday.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Northern Greece hosts Seçek Oil Wrestling Festival
Thousands gathered in the village of Kechros, near the city of Komotini in northern Greece, for the Seçek Oil Wrestling and Cultural Festival.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:UKβs Royal Ballet and Opera cancels 2026 Israel show after staff protest on Gaza stance
The Royal Ballet and Opera has cancelled a planned 2026 performance of Pucciniβs 'Tosca' at the Israeli Opera in Tel Aviv, after 182 staff signed a letter condemning the organisation's stance on Gaza.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Gaza airdrops not enough to address humanitarian crisis
Despite aid being air-dropped into Gaza, the situation on the ground remains dire. Israel faces mounting pressure to allow more aid to enter through land crossings.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Switzerland scrambles to ink trade deal with US amid certain 'economic blow' due to tariffs
The tariffs, which come into effect on Thursday, are estimated to affect around 60% of Swiss exports to the United States, its largest market for its exports of pharmaceuticals, watches, machinery and chocolate.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Tariff showdown shatters once robust populist alliance between Trump and Modi
Once allies during the populist wave launched in Trump's first term, the US president and Indian PM Narendra Modi are now on a collision course over tariffs and Washingtonβs warming ties with Pakistan.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:China reports thousands of chikungunya cases amid outbreak of mosquito-borne virus
In the hardest-hit city of Foshan, patients have been hospitalised and residents are encouraged to take steps to prevent the virus from spreading.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2025 β Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 5th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Netherlands to buy US arms for Ukraine under new NATO scheme
The 500 million package is the first funding of US military equipment for Ukraine under a new NATO mechanism. It includes US Patriot missile parts.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:French PM Bayrou launches podcast and YouTube series to defend his 2026 budget cuts
Under fire for his unpopular 44-billion savings plan, PM François Bayrou has decided to turn to YouTube and a podcast series to try to convince the French public.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Far-right figure Tommy Robinson arrested over alleged assault in London train station
Former leader of the far-right English Defence League was arrested by British Transport Police after disembarking from a flight from Portugal.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Are X's community notes fixing or fueling misinformation?
"Community notes" are supposed to provide helpful context to potentially misleading content on X. But they are appearing less often and, when they do, sometimes present inaccurate information. Can users trust them?
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:BP launches cost-cutting scheme despite beating profit expectations
The business review comes just a few months after BP said it would save $4bn to $5bn by the end of 2027, relative to 2023 costs.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Russia pounds important logistics hub in Kharkiv with drones
Two children were among the injured in Russia's attack, which killed a mechanic at the railway station.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu to convene security cabinet amid further civilian deaths in Gaza
Aid shortages and rising famine in Gaza escalate as Netanyahu plans complete occupation of the Strip, as further civilian deaths while seeking food were reported.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Two fireworks boats catch fire during Yokohama festival
Two boats launching fireworks caught fire on Monday, during a summer festival in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, cancelling the event halfway.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Ryanair baggage handlers call strikes at Spanish airports from August: How will it affect my flight?
Strikes will affect many Spanish airports at key times of the day and could lead to delays and cancellations.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Denmark to axe Copenhagen's 'pornographic and too primitive' mermaid statue
"The mermaid has completely normal proportions in relation to her size. Of course the breasts are big on a big woman," the man behind the statue said.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Countries pledge millions to fund US weapons for Ukraine
European countries are promising to buy U.S. weapons to send to Kyiv.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:At least five killed in 'intense' Russian strikes hit Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions
Overnight Russian strikes targeted Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa and Sumy regions, killing five people and damaging civilian infrastructure.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Can a global treaty solve the plastics crisis?
More than 170 countries are negotiating a binding agreement to slash fossil plastic production and pollution. The oil industry claims we can recycle our way out of the problem.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Denmark zoo asks people to donate pets to feed predators
The Aalborg Zoo said it was seeking to replicate natural food chains. It called for donations of healthy pets including guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens and horses.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:EU delays US trade levies despite confusion over car tariffs
The European Commission will on Tuesday suspend two sets of trade countermeasures targeting 93bn worth of American goods, despite confusion over whether a trade deal struck by Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump applies to EU car exports.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs ultimatum on Ukraine nears endgame
Donald Trump's ceasefire deadline approaches as US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to visit Moscow β while Ukraine warns of foreign mercenaries and Nato boosts arms support.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:The EU-US trade deal: nothing to be ashamed of
The European decision not to impose tariffs on American imports may look βweakβ, but is smart policy. It makes sure prices in Europe will not go up. This shows American voters that Trump is inflicting pain on them, not on Europeans, writes Caroline de Gruyter.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Corporate lobbyists will weaponise European Parliament's plan for 'impact assessments'
Impact assessments have been used by the EU Commission for many years, but until now the European Parliament has been hesitant to introduce them. But this has changed now the EU has enthroned βcompetitivenessβ β ie deregulation and corporate profits βabove all other considerations, plus a rightwing majority in the parliament, warns Corporate Europe Observatory.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Heroes and villians: 30 years since the Croatian War of Independence
Three decades ago, the Croatian military operation "Oluja" (Storm) ended the Croatian War of Independence after more than three years. To this day, Serbs and Croats remain divided over how they remember what happened.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Putin and Trump's relationship has soured - but behind the posturing, a Ukraine deal is still possible
Steve Witkoff is visiting Moscow this week - is it a sign that an agreement between Russia and the US to end the fighting in Ukraine could yet be reached?
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Irish missionary and child, 3, among nine kidnapped from Haiti orphanage
Gena Heraty and a three-year-old child were taken in the middle of the night in a "planned act", officials say.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Brazil's top court orders house arrest for Bolsonaro
Brazil's Supreme Court ordered house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is standing trial for allegedly plotting a coup.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: