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New online gambling laws could deal a bad hand to NZ’s grassroots sports clubs

A proposed new law won’t require online casinos to pay back a share of profits to community organisations, with potentially dire consequences.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Berlusconi family takes over German TV group ProSiebenSat1

After initial fears that a takeover of the TV giant would endanger media diversity in Germany, the country's culture minister invited MFE CEO Pier Silvio Berlusconi for a meeting that clarified the situation.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Indonesia fires police officer over killing that fuelled protests

The officer was one of seven riding the armoured car that killed a delivery driver, which ignited the mass protests.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Without Well-Funded Public Transit, Philadelphia’s Climate Future Looks Bleak

PHILADELPHIAβ€”Three days a week, Daniel Blazek takes the train from his Center City neighborhood to his job in supply chain management in Malvern, Pennsylvania. He’s relied on public transit to get to work for the past eight years. But next year, he may not be able to take the train anymore. The SEPTA line that […]

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Spanish cycling race

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the finish line of stage 11 of the La Vuelta cycling race in Spain.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

European Parliament wants back €4M it says far-right group misspent

Public prosecutor has launched an investigation but Patriots deny wrongdoing and say β€œwe have very good lawyers.”

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

'Formalising apartheid': Smotrich West Bank annexation plans widely condemned

'Formalising apartheid': Smotrich West Bank annexation plans widely condemned Submitted by Maysa Mustafa on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 18:48 Critics online say Israel's 'mask is finally off' as the finance minister proposes ending any prospect of a Palestinian state Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich displays a map of an area near the settlement of Maale Adumim, a land corridor known as E1, outside Jerusalem in...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Putin waves off Trump’s Russia-China-North Korean conspiracy comments

Vladimir Putin laughed off Donald Trump’s claim that Russia, China and North Korea were conspiring against the US.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Black Women’s Unemployment Signals Trouble for All

Rising unemployment rates for Black women signal a deeper issue in our economy. Funders and policymakers are critical to turning the trend around.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Trump to call Putin in β€˜next few days’ as Ukraine peace efforts stall

US president says further measures have been prepared against Russia as he meets with Poland’s leader

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump’s Fed nominee to pledge β€˜independence’ as he seeks Senate confirmation

Stephen Miran will promise to resist outside influences when he appears before lawmakers on Thursday

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

West Bank: Israeli military held Ramallah governor at military checkpoint

West Bank: Israeli military held Ramallah governor at military checkpoint The Israeli military detained Ramallah Governor Laila Ghannam at a military checkpoint, north of Ramallah, on Wednesday, the Ramallah Governorate said in a statement. They held Ghannam at the checkpoint briefly and inspected her vehicle, before releasing her afterwards.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Sen. Rand Paul blasts Trump's stake in Intel as 'a step towards socialism'

Sen.RandPaul criticized the Trump administration's decision to take a 10% stake in Intel.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

β€˜Not a single shred of evidence’: Bolsonaro pushes for acquittal in Brazil

Defence lawyers for the ex-president make their final arguments in the closing days of his coup trial in Brazil.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

At least 15 people killed and 18 others injured after streetcar derails in Lisbon

The yellow-and-white streetcar, which travels up and down a steep city hill, was lying on its side on the narrow road that it travels along, Portuguese television showed.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Florida top doctor pushes end to vaccine mandates, likens them to β€˜slavery’

Critics warn Florida's plan to scrap vaccine mandates risks public health, calling it a 'disaster in the making'.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Putin open to meet Zelenskyy in Moscow, Kyiv says β€˜unacceptable’

Putin says if such a meeting is worthwhile, adding that Moscow will achieve its goals military if no deal reached.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

What does survival look like inside Gaza City?

Al Jazeera correspondent Hani Mahmoud speaks to The Take from Gaza City as Israel’s takeover intensifies.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump assures Polish leader of continued US military presence in the European nation

Trump is increasingly frustrated by his inability to get Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to sit down for direct talks aimed at ending the war.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Angela Rayner fights for political survival after property tax admission

Deputy prime minister faces hefty stamp duty bill as she waits for government ethics adviser to rule on affair

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Google dodges a bullet

Court sanctions look to have left search company well-placed to become a dominant player in the emerging AI market

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

China’s Victory Day Parade Rekindles Cross-Strait Battle Over WW2 Narratives

The conflicting war narratives from Communist China, pro-unification Nationalists in Taiwan, and those seeking Taiwan’s independence have been present since the end of World War II.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

EU's top diplomat blames US for lack of influence on Israel

Unconditional US support for Israel, as well as internal EU divisions, were harming efforts to curb Israeli aggression in Gaza, Europe's top diplomat has said.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Armed Jewish settlers take over Palestinian home in Hebron

Armed Jewish settlers stormed and seized a Palestinian home at the entrance to Hebron’s Old City.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Venezuelan VP Rodriguez Leads Caracas Tribute to China’s Victory Day

The Bolivarian nation supports all the Chinese president’s proposals in favor of true internationalism, she emphasized. On Wednesday, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez led an event in Caracas to mark the 80th anniversary of China’s victory in its war of resistance against Japan. RELATED: President Maduro Hails China on 80th Anniversary of Victory over Fascism […]

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Spanish protestors disrupt cycling race over participation of Israeli team

Spanish protestors disrupt cycling race over participation of Israeli team Demonstrators disrupted Spanish cycling race Vueltaa Espanain Bilbao on Wednesday to protest against an Israeli team being allowed to participate. Protesters held banners and flewPalestinianflags at the start of the race to protestTeam Israel-Premier Tech's participation in the 157.4km long stage 11 race. Vuelta organisers announced that they...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Africa: Sidi Ould Tah Assumes Office As 9th President of the African Development Bank Group

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] History was made today when Dr. Sidi Ould Tah was sworn-in as the ninth President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: A Decade of Leadership - Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Bids Farewell to the African Development Bank Group

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] In a farewell ceremony marked by glowing tributes recognizing significant milestones witnessed during his presidency, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina concluded his decade of leadership at the African Development Bank Group on Saturday August 30.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Sanchez meets Starmer in London, to discuss Ukraine and Gaza

The meeting comes as Britain moves to reset its post-Brexit ties with EU countries and after reaching a deal on Gibraltar with Spain. Meanwhile, Sanchez described the West's reaction to the war in Gaza as a "failure."

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Sanchez meets Starmer in London to discuss Ukraine and Gaza

The meeting comes as Britain moves to reset its post-Brexit ties with EU countries and after reaching a deal on Gibraltar with Spain. Meanwhile, Sanchez described the West's reaction to the war in Gaza as a "failure."

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Advisory firm executive wins sexual harassment claim about 83-year-old superior

Tribunal found that 29-year-old claimant was subject to unwanted sexual advance

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UAE says Israeli annexation of occupied West Bank a 'red line'

UAE says Israeli annexation of occupied West Bank a 'red line' Submitted by Sean Mathews on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 16:45 Rare censure comes as Emirati analysts question whether Abraham Accords allow Israel to achieve 'regional supremacy' Palestinians speak with Israeli soldiers after an elderly woman was injured by them during an Israeli raid on Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on 26 August 2025 (Zain JAAFAR / AFP) Off...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

EU to vote on South America trade deal with safeguards for farmers

If the deal is approved it would create a free-trade area of more than 700 million people, the world's largest.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Farage paints Britain as a censorship hellhole. Is he right?

The Reform UK leader is leaping on a series of high-profile cases to compare the U.K. to North Korea. But he's not alone.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee

The food giant says Laurent Freixe had an "undisclosed" relationship with "a direct subordinate".

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe