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AI has produced 2 new antibiotics to kill β€˜superbugs’. It’s promising – but we shouldn’t get too excited yet

This is a significant scientific development, but several hurdles remain before we might see these antibiotics available for use.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

β€˜I hadn’t gone out there to save anybody’: a deep dive into the manosphere fails to address its harms

A journalist’s deep dive into the manosphere asks big, important questions about why men are susceptible and what we can do. But it struggles to provide answers.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

The social media ban is coming, whether families like it or not: 5 ways to prepare kids and teens

World-first legislation will ban under 16s from certain social media platforms in less than four months. This could be a shock - but there are ways to prepare.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Crypto stocks tumble as investors go into risk-off mode

Crypto stocks were among the hardest hit on Tuesday as investors dumped tech names.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

How can Western countries back up Palestine recognition with action? Here are 4 ways to pressure Israel

Western countries agree a two-state solution is the way to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But are they willing to take action to make it happen?

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Europe thinks Trump’s peace talks will fail. It wants them anyway β€”Β to call Putin’s bluff.

The plan is to play along with Trump's peace efforts until he realizes that Putin is not serious about ending the war.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Gunmen kill at least 27 in mosque attack in northern Nigeria, officials say

Such attacks have become common in Nigeria's northwestern, north-central regions, where local herders and farmers clash.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

More than 18,000 children killed by Israel in Gaza

More than 18,000 children killed by Israel in Gaza At least 18,885 children are among the more than 62,000 Palestinians who have been killed by Israel's genocide in Gaza since October 2023, according to the Gaza Government Media Office. The death toll comes as Israel escalates its attacks, including on UN schools turned into shelters. The UN said earlier today that Israel has turned schools in Gaza into a "place of...

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Children tear gassed at football practice in occupied West Bank

Video shows that a children’s football game in the occupied West Bank was disrupted by tear gas fired by Israeli forces.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump offers assurances that US troops won’t be sent to help defend Ukraine

The Republican president on Monday did not rule out sending U.S. troops to join any such effort as he met with Ukraine's president and other European leaders.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Nigeria: Gunmen kill worshippers in Katsina mosque attack

Armed men have stormed a mosque in Nigeria's Katsina state during morning prayers, killing at least a dozen people. Officials say the assault may have been a reprisal following earlier clashes.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How to keep Putin at bay? The deadlock over security guarantees for Ukraine.

Kyiv's allies are trying to figure out how to protect Ukraine from another Russian attack in case of a peace agreement β€” but they aren't close to finding a solution.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Texas cop’s bodycam video shows man died after being tasered

Police in Texas released bodycam footage showing the events surrounding the death of an agitated man in police custody.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Six Republican states send 1,100 troops to US capital amid crackdown

Federal agents and National Guard troops flood Washington after Trump calls for aggressive crime-fighting measures.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli settlers attack Palestinian father and son in occupied West Bank

Israeli settlers attack Palestinian father and son in occupied West Bank A Palestinian father and his son were attacked on Tuesday in eastern Hebron in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian news agency Wafa. Shaker Hamed al-Zaro told Wafa that settlers assaulted him and his son Faraj while they were inspecting their agricultural land near the Kiryat Arba settlement. Israeli settlements are illegal under...

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel demands release of all Gaza hostages, casting doubt on ceasefire proposal

It comes a day after Hamas said it accepted a proposal for a 60-day truce, during which around half of the 50 hostages would be freed.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Trump tariff revenue expected to offset tax bill impact, S&P says in US credit rating hold

S&P Global warned U.S. government debt credit ratings could "come under pressure" if political developments affect the independence of the Federal Reserve.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Pakistan: Five days of flash floods kill hundreds, cause widespread destruction

Pakistan: Five days of flash floods kill hundreds, cause widespread destruction Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 18:16 Pakistan has been battered by monsoon rains, which has caused irreparable destruction for thousands People wade through a flooded street after heavy rainfall in Karachi on 19 August 2025 (Asif HASSAN/ AFP) Off Thousands of peoples' lives have been devastated by flash floods that have...

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Navigating Trade Headwinds: India’s Strategic Imperative

As the U.S. turns tariffs into a blunt instrument of foreign policy, India needs to chart its own path through diversification, diplomacy, and domestic reform.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Will a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy end the war in Ukraine?

Donald Trump says he's arranging a summit between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Cuba mourns the death of musician Ruben Leliebre

Havana, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Institute of Music mourns the death of the prominent instrumentalist, composer, and arranger Ruben Leliebre. The post Cuba mourns the death of musician Ruben Leliebre first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

US in talks for a 10% Intel stake, White House says

Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick β€˜ironing out the details’ of a deal, according to Trump’s spokesperson

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump says US could play role β€˜by air’ in Ukraine security guarantee

President warns Putin will face β€˜rough situation’ if Russian leader does not co-operate on a peace deal

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Marseille duo listed after 'unacceptable behaviour'

Marseille place Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe on the transfer list for "unacceptable behaviour" following their defeat to Rennes.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Havana inaugurates visual artists’ exhibition with women touch

Havana, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) This space is a great opportunity to showcase women's art, maintaining the positive energy we need and that does us so much good, Cuban artist Flora Fong expressed during the inauguration of the exhibition Huellas de Mujeres (Women's Footprints) The post Havana inaugurates visual artists’ exhibition with women touch first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

UAE anti-terror laws 'cover' for crackdown on peaceful dissent, report shows

UAE anti-terror laws 'cover' for crackdown on peaceful dissent, report shows Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 15:44 Penalties for perceived offenses in the country far exceed the international standard A bird is perched on a boat with the flag of the United Arab Emirates seen behind, in Dubai on 31 July 2025 (Raghed Waked/Reuters) Off The United Arab Emirates' landmark 2014 anti-terror law is being used as a...

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Italy concludes airdrops of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Rome, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The Italian Air Force concluded the airdrop of humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip, as part of Operation Trail of Solidarity 2, after delivering 100 tons of food. The post Italy concludes airdrops of humanitarian aid to Gaza first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Trump to raise steel and aluminium tariffs on hundreds of goods

The new US tariffs covering 407 products will take effect immediately.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Exclusive: Powerful Libyan official in talks with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza

Exclusive: Powerful Libyan official in talks with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza Submitted by Faisal Edroos on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 18:01 National Security Adviser Ibrahim Dbeibah, a relative of Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, has quietly held talks with Israeli officials over deal that would see US release $30bn in frozen assets, sources say Libyans wave Palestinian flags in solidarity with the people of...

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Netanyahu accuses Macron of fueling antisemitism, further inflaming their feud

Macron's office accuses Netanyahu of "manipulation" over "erroneous, despicable" claim.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Chile: Presidential candidate Jeannette Jara on regional tour

Santiago, Chile, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Presidential candidate Jeannette Jara of Unidad por Chile pact begins a regional tour to unveil her government program, which includes health, education, a living wage, and security among its priorities. The post Chile: Presidential candidate Jeannette Jara on regional tour first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

From Jihad to Jirga: How the TTP Is Rebranding Itself as Defender of the Pashtun Nation

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has strategically rebranded, from a primarily religious militant organization to a defender of Pashtun society.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Trump says US troops won't defend Ukraine and warns Kyiv NATO membership is 'impossible'

Trump said after his meeting in Alaska last week with Russian President Vladimir Putin that Putin was open to the idea of security guarantees for Ukraine.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Iraq is facing a water crisis, hit by one of its worst droughts in century

Experts warn that the water crisis in the country's south will worsen, unless there is urgent government action.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Hurricane Erin Triggers Evacuations in North Carolina and Threatens Bermuda with Dangerous Swells

Hurricane Erin, now downgraded to a Category 2 storm, continues to pose serious threats along the U.S. East Coast and is expected to impact Bermuda later this week with storm surge and high winds. Despite remaining offshore, Erin’s wide wind field and powerful swells have prompted mandatory evacuations and coastal warnings from Florida to New […]

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English