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War 3.0: Europeβs smart defence challenge
In the light of the war in Ukraine, Europe is seeking to adapt to new forms of conflict taking place far from the traditional frontlines.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:
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Al-Aqsa: Israeli incursions have increased by more than 18,000 percent since 2003
Al-Aqsa: Israeli incursions have increased by more than 18,000 percent since 2003 Submitted by Lubna Masarwa on Tue, 04/29/2025 - 12:23 According to the Islamic Waqf, the organisation that administers the mosque compound, 53,488 Israeli settlers stormed Al-Aqsa in 2024 compared to 289 in 2003 Israelis storm the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under the protection of Israeli security forces on 9 April 2023 during the Jewish...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Palestinian March of Return cancelled for first time in decades due to Israeli threats
Palestinian March of Return cancelled for first time in decades due to Israeli threats Submitted by Mera Aladam on Tue, 04/29/2025 - 12:02 Organisers cite 'unreasonable' demands from Israeli authorities, including limiting the number of attendees and a ban on raising the Palestinian flag A protester holds a key symbolising the homes of Palestinians who were forcibly expelled in 1948 during a rally marking Nakba day in...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:After the blackout in Spain and Portugal, is Germany prepared for such an emergency?
A widespread power outage in Spain and Portugal paralysed the countries' infrastructure for several hours. How well prepared is Germany to handle a similar emergency?
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Husband of late Nigerian gospel singer sentenced to death
The family of Osinachi Nwachukwu accused her husband of abusing the popular gospel singer before her death.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs 100-day scorecard: Executive orders, tariffs and foreign policy
From tariff turmoil to culling federal government agencies, what has Trump done in his first 100 days?
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Carneyβs win wonβt break Canada-China deadlock, but Trump threat could ease trade ties
A quick improvement in relations between Ottawa and Beijing following Canadian election is unlikely given doubts about China, analysts say.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Who are the Italian cardinals in the race to succeed Pope Francis?
In an increasingly global Catholic Church, an Italian pope is still possible β but not probable.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Vietnam War: How protest music fueled a movement
The Vietnam War ended 50 years ago. What role did American protest culture, especially music, play in bringing the conflict to an end?
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:How Spain powered back to life from unprecedented national blackout
However diversified Spain's energy mix is, the blackout required an enormous effort to get back up and running.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:How falsehoods drove Trumpβs immigration crackdown in his first 100 days
The US president has invoked archaic immigration laws and even attacked judges who objected to his decisions.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Russia dismisses Ukraineβs proposal to extend brief ceasefire to 30 days
Kremlin spokesman slams Kyiv after Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Moscow's brief unilateral ceasefire 'manipulation'.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:βLate Hong Kong tycoon Lim Por-yenβs estate much larger than HK$2.9 billionβ
Limβs third wife, Koo Sui-ying, and daughter Pearl Lam hint at further action to determine βtrue valueβ of estate after recent win in 19-year legal battle.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Cardinal convicted of embezzlement won't participate in conclave for Pope Francis's successor
Angelo Becciu, the Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on Tuesday he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope that will be held in the Sistine Chapel next week following the death of Pope Francis.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:βThis is a hostile and political actβ: White House slams Amazon amid tariff standoff
Amazon is reportedly considering listing how much tariffs are adding to the price of items.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Sectarian clashes kill 13 near Syrian capital Damascus
Syria's new rulers continue to struggle to curtail violence against minorities as Druze community attacked.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Top prosecutor takes EU financial watchdog to court
EU financial watchdog overseers based in Luxembourg are prepared to face off in court with the EU's top anti-fraud prosecutor following a dispute over a criminal investigation.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Cardinals meet under media spotlight ahead of conclave
Cardinals gathered at the Vatican on Tuesday ahead of next week's conclave to elect a new pope, following Mondayβs announcement of the schedule.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:US study links everyday plastics to heart disease
Common chemicals found in everyday plastic products may be associated with cardiovascular disease worldwide, with highest impacts in Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Mediobanca rebels at Romeβs efforts to force it into a shotgun marriage
Counter-attack by Milan-based bank deals blow to plans for a 'third pole' in Italian banking.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Lunchtime fire at restaurant leaves 22 dead, 3 injured in northeast China
President Xi Jinping calls disaster βsobering lessonβ, urges tighter safety measures as officials investigate cause of blaze, detain restaurant operator.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong retail tycoon offers to privatise Dickson Concepts in US$141 million deal
Offer is 51 per cent higher than its pre-suspension market price and above the stockβs price at any point over the past 10 years.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Mark Carneyβs Liberal Party Wins Election in Canada
βTrump is trying to break us so that America can own us. That will never, ever happen,β he repeated in his victory speech. On Monday, the Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, won Canadaβs legislative elections. After several hours of vote counting, however, it is clear that the Liberals did not secure a [β¦]
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Israel must end its unlawful presence in the occupied Palestinian territory
Peace Direct has signed on to a joint statement led by Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), joining several other humanitarian, human rights, and peacebuilding organisations in calling for urgent action to end the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The post Israel must end its unlawful presence in the occupied Palestinian territory appeared first on Peace Direct.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Did wind and solar really cause Portugal and Spainβs mass blackout?
Investigations are ongoing into what went wrong with the electricity system, which impacted some 60 million people.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Spain rules out cyber attack - but what could have caused power cut?
The Spanish grid operator said the preliminary assessment suggests there was no cyber attack.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Former Shin Bet chief backs criticism of Gaza war by Board of Deputies members
Former Shin Bet chief backs criticism of Gaza war by Board of Deputies members Submitted by Simon Hooper on Tue, 04/29/2025 - 13:09 Ami Ayalon commends deputies now facing disciplinary action for speaking out against Israeli government, and says country is facing an 'existential' crisis Israeli protesters hold portraits of children killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza during a rally calling for an end to the war in Tel...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:UK and India on cusp of striking trade deal
The two sides have completed an intensive two-day negotiating sprint in London.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Donald Trump burns political capital in first 100 days
Also in todayβs newsletter, how the US president is remaking Washington in his image
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Chinaβs EUV breakthrough, tariffs damage already done: SCMP daily highlights
From cracking a barrier in Chinaβs home-grown production of advanced chips to Mao inspiring trade warriors, hereβs a round-up from todayβs coverage.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:EU top court rules Malta's 'golden passport' scheme illegal
Malta's fast-track naturalization scheme for foreign investors violates EU law, the bloc's top court has ruled. It said granting citizenship for investments makes naturalization "a mere commercial transaction."
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Trump says order to soften auto tariffs' impact will give a 'little relief' to industry
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a pair of orders to soften the blow of his auto tariffs on Tuesday with a mix of credits and relief from other levies on materials, and his trade team touted its first deal with a foreign trading partner, developments that eased investor worries about Trump's erratic trade policies.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Prominent Muslim groups call on Starmer to recognise Palestine and cease arms exports to Israel
Prominent Muslim groups call on Starmer to recognise Palestine and cease arms exports to Israel Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 04/29/2025 - 12:37 Hundreds of organisations and individuals call on UK to become latest European country to recognise Palestinian statehood and immediately end military support to Israel Palestinians demonstrate near Israeli forces against the establishment of Israeli outposts in Beit Dajan,...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Trump tariffs will push up bad loans for lenders, BoE warns
PRA chief Sam Woods says regulator is monitoring impact of import taxes on lenders
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Iberian Peninsula blackout sparks spread of false theories online
With the lights now coming back on in the Iberian Peninsula, Euroverify fact-checks some of the false claims that circulated during Monday's unprecedented blackout.
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