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Sudan: Sudan, Agriculture and Pastoralism Also Affected By War

[Agenzia Fides] Khartoum -- The war in Sudan, which broke out in 2023, has led to one of the largest humanitarian crises of our time. The conflict between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the regular army has impacted all aspects of life in the country.

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: U.S Department Highlights Government Pressure, Dismissals Over Social Media Criticism

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The United States Department of State's 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices has flagged incidents in Liberia where government actions placed limits on freedom of expression and press freedom, despite constitutional protections.

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Ukraine updates: Trump floats meeting with Putin, Zelenskyy

Donald Trump suggested that if the meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska goes well, a second meeting will follow quickly. This time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would also be included. DW has more.

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

France: 'From the River to the Sea' colouring book sparks far-right fury

France: 'From the River to the Sea' colouring book sparks far-right fury Submitted by Imene Guiza on Wed, 08/13/2025 - 12:35 The feminist and LGBTQI+ bookshop in Paris displaying the children's book about Palestinian history was also vandalised and threatened Children's colouring book 'From the River to the Sea', by South African author and illustrator Nathi Ngubane, is displayed in the window of Paris bookshop...

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Jewellery chain Claire’s UK business appoints administrators

High-street brand’s move puts more than 2,000 jobs at risk and comes after parent group filed for bankruptcy protection

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Slovenia is the first Eastern European country to allow assisted dying. Its new law may not last

Slovenian lawmakers passed an assisted dying bill last month, but opponents are already rallying to repeal it.

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Watch: Wildfire approaches horse enclosure in Greece

At least three people have also died in Spain, Albania and Turkey as wildfires wreak havoc.

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

The Privacy Paradox

We claim to value privacy, but surrender it daily, often without knowing.

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

West Bank: Israeli settler and soldier kill Palestinians in two unrelated attacks

West Bank: Israeli settler and soldier kill Palestinians in two unrelated attacks An Israeli settler shot and killed a Palestinian in the West Bank on Wednesday, while the army confirmed an off-duty soldier shot a Palestinian who was throwing rocks, AFP reported on Wednesday. Thameen Khalil Reda Dawabsheh, 35, was killed in a settler attack in Duma, south of Nablus, while the Palestinian who was killed by the off-duty...

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Global stocks extend rally after US inflation data lifts sentiment

Latest reading paves way for Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in September

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Brazil insists it will host COP30 in BelΓ©m, despite accommodation worries

A document sent to COP bureau members by the Brazilian hosts says the UN talks will stay in the Amazon city of BelΓ©m and argues enough beds are available The post Brazil insists it will host COP30 in BelΓ©m, despite accommodation worries appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Staff Picks for 2025 (So Far): Alison Stine

How can we as a nation reassess, renew ourselves, and stay ready? Here are Alison Stine's staff picks for 2025.

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Israeli army expels Bedouin community in West Bank

Israeli forces forced the Bedouin residents of Ein Ayoub to leave after declaring their village a β€˜closed military zone'

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

What is the future of journalism in Gaza?

Israel has killed hundreds of Gaza journalists since October 7, 2023, leaving survivors feeling abandoned by the world.

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Russian hackers took control of Norwegian dam, police chief says

Cyberattacks are part of Russia's hybrid warfare strategy, designed not only to cause harm, but to "demonstrate what they are capable of."

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

CoreWeave shares slide after bigger than expected losses

Data centre group has ridden a wave of enthusiasm for artificial intelligence

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

What Ukrainians expect of the Putin-Trump summit

Are Ukrainian experts and politicians optimistic about the upcoming talks between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska? Or do they doubt there will be a real breakthrough?

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

At least 26 refugees and migrants die in shipwreck off Italy’s Lampedusa

There are 60 survivors from the perilous journey from Libya, but a UN agency says there could be more people missing.

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Legal groups file complaint against UK Lawyers for Israel director over alleged ethics breaches

Legal groups file complaint against UK Lawyers for Israel director over alleged ethics breaches Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Wed, 08/13/2025 - 12:45 Complaint to legal watchdog accuses UKLFI and its director Caroline Turner of using unregulated legal threats to silence Palestine solidarity in Britain Israel supporters hold flags and banners during a 'national march for the hostages' organised by Stop the Hate UK in...

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 13th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

David Lammy makes rod for own back after unlicensed fishing with JD Vance

The foreign secretary was put in his place for fishing without a rod licence.

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

South Sudan denies talks with Israel for forced expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza

South Sudan denies talks with Israel for forced expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza South Sudan’s foreign ministry has denied that they are in talks with Israel to "resettle" Palestinians from Gaza in the country, which would amount to the forced expulsion of Palestinians from the enclave and is illegal under international law. The Associated Press reported on Tuesday that Israel was holding discussions with South...

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Estonia expels Russian diplomat over interference and 'crimes against the state'

The first secretary of the Russian embassy in Tallinn has been declared "persona non grata" and ordered to leave Estonia, the foreign ministry said.

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Air traffic controller suspended in France for saying 'Free Palestine'

Air traffic controller suspended in France for saying 'Free Palestine' An air traffic controller was suspended inFranceafter saying "FreePalestine" to anIsraeliairline crew. The staff member at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport said the slogan during a radio exchange with the crew of an El Al flight on Monday, the French Ministry of Transport announced. "Analysis of the recordings proves that the facts are true,"...

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

WATCH: Berlin hosts Ukraine talks before Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday for talks with European and US leaders ahead of a Trump-Putin summit in Alaska later this week.

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Cuban President Diaz-Canel Hails Fidel Castro’s Enduring Legacy

Fidel remains eternal because he epitomizes the anti-colonial and anti-imperialist struggle of the peoples. On Aug. 13, marking the 99th anniversary of the birth of Commander Fidel Castro, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel highlighted the contemporary importance of the Cuban Revolution’s historic leader. RELATED: Venezuela Marks 99th Anniversary of Cuban Revolutionary Fidel Castro’s Birth In a […]

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Macron admits French repression in Cameroon's independence struggle

French leader cites independence icons who were killed during military operations led by French forces.

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Israeli media praise killing of Palestinian journalist Anas al-Sharif

Israeli media praise killing of Palestinian journalist Anas al-Sharif Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Wed, 08/13/2025 - 15:34 Media freedom groups internationally express outrage at targeting of journalists in Gaza Al Jazeera anchor and presenter Mohamed Krichen holds a portrait of Anas al-Sharif during a moment of silence to honour him and four other colleagues who were killed in an overnight Israeli strike in Gaza...

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Lebanon’s president warns Iran against β€˜interference’ over Hizbollah

Sharp comments come as country pushes forward with divisive US plan to disarm Iran-backed militant group

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Serbia clashes continue for second day amid antigovernment protests

President Aleksandar Vucic's supporters and opponents threw flares at each other in the city of Novi Sad on Wednesday.

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Direct-to-consumer IPOs go from boom to bust

Broadly speaking, there is no longer a neat distinction between those pursuing physical and online sales

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Bacterial infections resistant to multiple drugs are widespread in Gaza, study finds

Bacterial infections resistant to multiple drugs are widespread in Gaza, study finds Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 08/13/2025 - 15:29 New research from The Lancet finds that two-thirds of specimens collected at al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City are resistant to antibiotics Palestinian children sit by tents at a makeshift displacement camp set up amid building rubble in Gaza City on 12 May 2025 (AFP/Omar al-Qattaa) Off...

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Wealth managers fear for future of UK’s β€˜generous’ inheritance tax loopholes

Advisers raise concern that chancellor could tighten rules exempting some assets from death duties

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Israel kills 61 people in Gaza City, at least 100 across enclave

The surge in Israel's bombardment in the north of the Gaza Strip comes as it plans to seize Gaza City.

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Iraq's private power generators: Lifesaver or environmental burden?

How do Iraqis cope in fiery summer heat, especially during power outages? They use private generators, which are now essential in Iraq. But the huge machines you see on every city block have plenty of drawbacks too.

Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)