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I'm a psychologist who studies couples: People in the happiest relationships talk about 5 things every dayβ€”that most neglect

The happiest couples don't wait for the "perfect" time to communicate. Mark Travers, a psychologist who studies couples, shares what people in successful relationships talk about every day β€” that most never bother to mention.

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Marc Marquez extends win streak to six with maiden Austrian MotoGP victory

Marquez continues his dominance of the 2025 season with a first Austrian GP crown as he closes in on the riders title.

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel intercepts missiles from Yemen, as protesters seek shelter

Israel intercepts missiles from Yemen, as protesters seek shelter Israel's military downed missiles from Yemen on Sunday afternoon, according to Haaretz. Thousands of protesters demanding a ceasefire deal to release Israeli captives sought shelter after air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and elsewhere in central Israel. Earlier on Sunday,Israel launched strikes on the Haziz power station near the Yemeni capital. The...

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Newly obtained video shows Israeli missile hitting Palestinian girl in Gaza

Video shows moment an Israeli drone-fired missile killed a Palestinian girl carrying water in Jabalia, northern Gaza.

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Zelenskyy hails US security vow β€” but rules out sacrificing uncaptured landΒ 

Europe must have a hand in developing security guarantees, the Ukrainian leader insists.

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Wildfires spread dangerously close to southern European capitals

Data shows number of blazes in Europe has jumped by nearly 50% in 2025 during repeated heatwaves

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Von der Leyen sees 19th sanctions package against Russia in early September

European Commission chief says next package of measures against Moscow should be unveiled early next month.

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Quipu KH0631 β€” Revolutionary Discovery Challenges Inca Quipus Myth: Women and Commoners May Have Created Them Amid Rising Historical Reassessment

A groundbreaking study reveals that Inca quipus were likely made by common people, not just elite menβ€”reshaping our understanding of knowledge and power in the Inca Empire. Related: Mexico, Guatemala and Belize Launch Trinational Corridor to Protect the Great Maya Forest Inca Quipus Crafted by Commoners? Groundbreaking Study Rewrites Andean History A revolutionary study published […]

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Sudan army torturing people to death, says rights group

Emergency Lawyers group alleges the army is operating "execution chambers" in the capital.

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

An incompetent way to pursue peace in Ukraine

Donald Trump’s alignment with Vladimir Putin in Alaska made him look a dupe

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Dad of 11-year-old college graduate shares his No. 1 non-negotiable parenting rule: β€˜She comes before everything’

Alisa Perales, 11, has two associate degrees and is headed to UC Riverside to study computer science. Her father Rafael, a single dad, shares how.

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Blocking US medical visas for Gaza kids β€œwill be devastating”

Tareq Hailat talks about the US decision to halt visas for Palestinians from Gaza, including children in need of medical

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Video: Israeli protesters block Tel Aviv highway

Video: Israeli protesters block Tel Aviv highway Israeli protestors blocked a highway in Tel Aviv during an anti-government protest opposing the invasion of Gaza City and demanding a deal to release Israeli captives held in Gaza by Hamas. pic.twitter.com/OQotjUp2nj β€” Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) August 17, 2025

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Polls close in Bolivia as 20 years of leftist rule expected to end

Right-wing candidates are the frontrunners in elections marked by economic crisis and division in the socialist ranks.

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Riot police clash with protesters in Serbia

Anti-government protests in Serbia turned violent as riot police clashed with demonstrators in several cities, including

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Gaza death toll rises to 61,944

Gaza death toll rises to 61,944 The toll of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip since October 2023 has risen to 61,944, the majority of whom are children and women. At least 155,886 others have been wounded during that time. The increase comes after Israeli forces killed 47 people over the past day, of whom nine were recovered from rubble. At least 226 others were wounded in the Gaza Strip over the...

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Germany: Some 43% expect AfD state premier by 2026 β€” poll

Two thirds of respondents expect at least one state in Germany to have an AfD premier, according to a survey. Meanwhile, the Social Democrats are still pushing for tax cuts for low income groups.

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

79 Million at Risk: Federal Ruling Halts Critical Medicaid Data Privacy Threat Amid Immigration Crackdown Fears

Medicaid Data Privacy Threat: A federal judge in California has blocked immigration officials from accessing Medicaid data, protecting the privacy of 79 million vulnerable Americans amid growing concerns over surveillance and health access. Related: U.S Federal Judge Orders a Halt to a New Inmigrants Prision Federal Court Halts Access to Medicaid Data in Landmark Privacy […]

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Israelis protest to end Gaza war as anger over fate of captives boils over

Israeli police make dozens of arrests, use water cannons on protesters who gathered for the nationwide demonstration.

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Wildfires in Spain and Portugal force evacuations and deployment of thousands of emergency personnel

A heatwave is continuing to affect the Iberian Peninsula. Thousands of firefighters have been deployed to battle ongoing blazes and towns have been evacuated. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro SΓ‘nchez visited affected regions to meet with the heads of emergency teams.

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Huge rally in New York demands end to Gaza starvation

Thousands rallied in New York for a β€˜Mass March for Humanity’ demanding an end to Israel’s imposed starvation of Gaza an

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Former Israeli captives join protests calling for ceasefire deal

Former Israeli captives join protests calling for ceasefire deal Israelis who were formerly held captive in Gaza, as well as relatives of current captives, took part in mass demonstrations across Israel calling for a ceasefire deal. Arbel Yehud andYarden Bibas were amongstthe former captives to take part, as well as Sharon Aloni-Kunyo and Eitan Kunyo - siblings of David and Ariel, who are still held in Gaza. "I know...

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

First Person: From aid worker to refugee and back in war-torn Sudan

Adam Ibrahim was working with the UN humanitarian agency, OCHA, in his home country, Sudan, when conflict between rival armed forces erupted in early 2023 and he became a refugee alongside thousands of others who continue to flee the ongoing violence.

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Flash flooding kills hundreds in northern Pakistan

More than 300 people have died in Pakistan after days of relentless monsoon rains triggered floods and landslides.

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Russia to Revisit Venus Before 2036

The Venera-D mission is planned to include a lander, a balloon probe, and an orbital spacecraft. On Sunday, TASS news agency reported that Russia plans to launch its Venera-D interplanetary mission to revisit Venus before 2036, and preparations are already underway. RELATED: Why Trump’s Feud With Musk Couldn’t Break America’s SpaceX Dependence? The mission is […]

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

How much aid actually reaches Gaza?

Most aid to Gaza exists only on paper. Nine in ten UN trucks never reach the starving Palestinians.

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Netanyahu says Israeli protesters calling to end war are strengthening Hamas

Netanyahu says Israeli protesters calling to end war are strengthening Hamas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned nationwide protests demanding an end to the war in Gaza, accusing demonstrators of boosting Hamas’ position in negotiations. "Those calling today for an end to the war without the defeat of Hamas not only harden Hamas's position and draw out the release of our hostages, but also ensure that...

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Russia is quietly churning out fake content posing as US news

A pro-Russian propaganda group is taking advantage of high-profile news events to spread disinformation β€” and they’re spoofing reputable news outlets to do it.

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Middle East: Israel protests call for hostage deal, end to war

Protests have been held across Israel as the government continues its war against Hamas. The US says it is suspending visas for "individuals from Gaza."

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US State Department halts visitor visa process for all Gazans

MAGA commentator Laura Loomer took credit for the move.

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Video: Protesters commemorate Rabaa massacre and protest Egypt complicity in Gaza

Video: Protesters commemorate Rabaa massacre and protest Egypt complicity in Gaza Speaking outside the Egyptian embassy in London, Maha Azzam, head of the Egyptian Revolutionary Council, said the Rabaa massacre remains an open wound twelve years later and its legacy is directly tied to what is happening in Gaza today. She described Rabaa as a systematic… pic.twitter.com/iO1GhV6Rae β€” Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye)...

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Hamas says Israeli plans to confine Palestinians is 'new wave of genocide'

Hamas says Israeli plans to confine Palestinians is 'new wave of genocide' Hamas said on Sunday that Israel's plan to concentrate hundreds of thousands of Palestinians into one confined location in southern Gaza constituted a "new wave of genocide and displacement". The group said the planned deployment of tents and other shelter equipment by Israel in southern Gaza Strip was a "blatant deception". Last month, Israel...

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

No more German visas for Kremlin critics fleeing Russia?

Hundreds of Russian dissidents have fled their country to escape state persecution, hoping to come to Germany on humanitarian visas. But now Germany has suspended this program.

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

German government split over compulsory military service

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government has stumbled on domestic policy. Now fresh differences have emerged regarding security policy and boosting troop numbers in the Bundeswehr.

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How worrying is the rebound in UK inflation?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World