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Family of Gaza football legend Suleiman al-Obeid mourn his death

The family of Palestinian football icon Suleiman al-Obaid mourn his loss after he was killed at a Gaza aid centre.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US terror designation of Muslim Brotherhood and Cair 'in the works'

US terror designation of Muslim Brotherhood and Cair 'in the works' Submitted by MEE correspondent on Thu, 08/14/2025 - 18:25 Similar calls have come from several US lawmakers in the past, but now a cabinet-level official is making the assertion Microphones from various media outlets are set up for a press conference by the Council on American-Islamic Relations in an undated photo (Cair/Facebook) Off In comments on a...

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

'Never-ending nightmare': Call for Uluru mass murderer to remain in jail

In 1983, Douglas Crabbe slammed his semi-trailer into the side of a Central Australian pub, killing five people. Survivors say he should never be released from jail.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'Mere 16 months of peace': Survivor angered by abuser's sentence

Mike Worsman was aged 12 when he was sexually abused in the 1990s in Canberra. He says the system's let him down.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Dozens of writers quit Bendigo festival over Gaza censorship concerns

Writers scheduled to appear at the event in central Victoria this weekend are refusing to turn up because of a code of conduct they believe limits freedom of speech.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

BlackRock strikes $11bn Saudi Arabian natural gas deal

Agreement is kingdom’s latest effort to attract foreign capital

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump: Putin β€˜won’t mess around with me’ at Alaska summit

Trump says the Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin could β€œset the table” for direct talks with Ukraine.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

β€˜Going to be good for 90 years’: Trump defends record on Social Security

To mark Social Security's 90th anniversary, the US president pledged to 'defend' the programme, despite criticisms.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Bowser leaves DC amid Trump takeover; returning Friday

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) reportedly left the city on Thursday amid President Trump’s decision to bring in the National Guard amid his crackdown on crime in the District. β€œFriends β€” as you know, I'm both a mom and mayor, raising a delightful 7 year old on my own. This week, I cancelled a...

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu outlines five conditions for ending war on Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu outlines five conditions for ending war on Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlined his five conditions for ending Israel's war on Gaza on Thursday. These includeHamas being disarmed, all captives to be returned; demilitarisation of the Gaza Strip; Israel controlling security in the Gaza Strip, including the security perimeter; and an alternative toHamas or the...

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Texas Democrats set terms to end nearly 2-week walkout over GOP redistricting effort

The Democrats announced they will return so long as Texas Republicans end a special session and California releases its own redrawn map proposal, both of which were expected to happen Friday.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Mum finds breastmilk donors on social media to help feed triplets

A network of privately sourced donors has supplied a Tasmanian mum with hundreds of litres of breastmilk after she realised she would need to supplement her own supply.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump’s 100% tariff threat looms over chip sector despite relief for Apple

US probe into semiconductor sector could leave a patchwork of agreements with individual companies and countries

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Far-right Israeli minister vows settlement push to β€˜bury’ Palestinian state

Bezalel Smotrich revives plan that would divide occupied West Bank

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Sexual violence surged amid war in DRC’s North Kivu last year: UN

A total of 22,000 cases registered in province in 2023; in first five months of 2024, figure had already reached 17,000.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Bolsonaro's son praises Trump's tariff hike on Brazil

The ex-president's son Eduardo says Brazil does "not deserve the privilege of the free market", as his father faces coup charges.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Intel stock climbs 7% on report Trump administration is considering stake in chipmaker

The U.S. government's stake in Intel would help fund factories it's currently building in Ohio, according to the report.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

More than half of Americans lack faith in Trump on Russia-Ukraine war, poll finds

The president has even lost ground among Republicans.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Cherry blossoms and eucalypts: this Japanese war cemetery remembers fallen Australians

At the Yokohama War Cemetery, the first steps towards Australia and Japan’s reconciliation were made through design.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Australia, why are you still obsessed with freeways – when they’re driving us away from net zero?

Expanding freeway networks undermines climate action. It points to a deep-seated flaw in Australia’s urban planning systems which must be solved.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Does your maternity cover leave you with surprise bills? Here’s one plan to fix it

How much? This proposal could help take the stress and financial guesswork out of having a baby. But not everyone agrees.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Does AI really boost productivity at work? Research shows gains don’t come cheap or easy

Interviews with senior government bureaucrats show AI is no magic fix for productivity – and may bring new problems all its own.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Why has trust in news fallen? The answer is more complicated than we thought

Research suggests falling trust in news is not directly related to falling trust in other public institutions. We need to address the news problem on its own terms.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Kyrgyzstan: Rights Defender on Trial After Publishing Activist’s Letter

Click to expand Image Rita Karasartova. Private (Bishkek) – The trial of aKyrgyz human rights defender who published a letter from a political activist on her Facebook page is scheduled to start on August 15, 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. Rita Karasartova is charged with organizing mass riots under article 278 of the criminal code and publicly calling for the violent seizure of power under article 327, facing a...

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

US Supreme Court declines to pause new Mississippi social media law

The challenge brought on by the trade group alleges that the age verification law is a violation of free speech

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Potential Fed chair pick David Zervos of Jefferies backs aggressive interest rate cuts

The Jefferies strategist told CNBC that central bankers shouldn't be daunted by the PPI showing inflation pressures hotter than expected.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Israeli settlement plans will 'bury' idea of Palestinian state, minister says

Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich announced approval for 3,401 new homes in the controversial E1 area project in the occupied West Bank.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

What’s driving Sudan’s worst cholera outbreak in years?

Thousands at risk as foreign aid cuts hit humanitarian efforts.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel threatens to ban major aid organisations, as starvation in Gaza deepens

Israel threatens to ban major aid organisations, as starvation in Gaza deepens Most major international non-profit organisations have been unable to deliver a single truck of lifesaving supplies since 2 March, despite claims by Israeli authorities that there is no limit on humanitarian aid entering Gaza, a joint press release from more than 100 NGOs said on Thursday. Israeli authorities are said to have rejected...

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

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Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Lawyers in Brazil submit final statement for Bolsonaro in coup trial

Former president denies involvement in alleged effort to overturn his loss in the 2022 election.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Europe: Firefighters battle deadly blazes across continent

Firefighters continue to battle wildfires across Europe, with flames engulfing numerous countries and forcing tens of thousands to flee. The scope of the situation has stretched resources thin.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How to spot the 6 planets visible in the early morning skies this month

Six planets are hanging out in the sky this month. It’s what’s known as a planetary parade and it’s the last one of the year.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Clock runs down on global plastics pact with no deal in sight

After two and a half years of talks, fierce divisions over whether to tackle plastic production as well as waste are holding back an agreement The post Clock runs down on global plastics pact with no deal in sight appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

What's behind the $8 billion hit to Saudi Arabia's massive wealth fund

The PIF's assets under management climbed 19% from the end of 2023 to $913 billion, making it one of the largest sovereign wealth funds on the planet.

Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International