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5 Critical Reasons Belgium Summons Israeli Envoy Amid Rising Gaza Occupation Threat

Belgium summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza occupation plans, condemning settlement expansions and highlighting a worsening humanitarian crisis. Related: Israeli Troops Open Fire on Civilians at Humanitarian Aid Distribution Sites in Gaza Belgium Summons Israeli Envoy Gaza Occupation: A Critical Protest Against Escalating Threats The Belgium summons Israeli envoy Gaza occupation incident marks a sharp diplomatic […]

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Lebanon: 6 soldiers killed in blast at Hezbollah arms depot

The Lebanese troops were dismantling the Iran-backed group's weapons facility near the Israeli border when the explosion occurred. Beirut is under pressure to disarm Hezbollah under a ceasefire deal signed in November.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

France’s recognition of Palestinian state scuttled Gaza truce talks, Rubio says

Ceasefire negotiations ended in late July, with the U.S. saying Hamas was not acting in good faith.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Gaza officials say 23 Palestinians killed in deadly aid airdrops

Gaza officials say 23 Palestinians killed in deadly aid airdrops The death toll from aid airdrops in Gaza has climbed to 23, with 124 others wounded theGovernment Media Office in Gaza said on Saturday. Officials warned that dropping aid in areas under Israeli control puts anyone approaching it at risk of being directly targeted and killed. They called for assistance to be delivered safely through land crossings,...

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Authorities identify suspect who opened fire at CDC in Atlanta, killing one police officer

The shooter opened fire at the CDC headquarters from across the street, striking windows across the sprawling campus, mortally wounding the officer and littering the sidewalk outside a CVS pharmacy with bullet casings.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Pollution, overfishing, increasing temperatures and sea-level rise β€” countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea are dealing with mounting problems

Plastic pollution, overfishing, increasing temperatures and sea-level rise β€” the North African and European countries that border the Mediterranean Sea are dealing with mounting problems.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

What are the top environmental threats to the Mediterranean?

North African and European countries are having to tackle a growing range of problems in the Mediterranean Sea, from plastic pollution to rising temperature.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

What environmental challenges does the Mediterranean face?

Plastic pollution, overfishing, increasing temperatures and sea-level rise β€” the North African and European countries that border the Mediterranean Sea are dealing with mounting problems.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Contra.Joburg creates space for art that finds you

The city’s most radical art festival returns to disrupt, inspire and reconnect the city through the raw power of studio-born creativity

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Zelenskyy rejects Trump’s suggestion of ceding Ukrainian territory to end war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday rejected the idea that his country would give up land to end the war with Russia after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a peace deal could include β€œsome swapping of territories.”

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Russia slams Israeli plan to expand Gaza military assault

Russia slams Israeli plan to expand Gaza military assault Russia has denounced Israel’s plans to widen its military assault on the Gaza Strip, warning it could further inflame the crisis. In a statement on Saturday, the Foreign Ministry said such moves β€œprovoke condemnation and rejection” and risk deepening the β€œalready extremely dramatic” conditions in the besieged Palestinian enclave, which it said bear β€œall the...

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UK police arrest at least 466 people at Palestine Action protest in London

Critics say ban on activist group stifles freedom of speech and assembly and aims to curb pro-Palestine demonstrations.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Palestinian killed as Israeli forces fire on aid seekers in Gaza

Palestinian killed as Israeli forces fire on aid seekers in Gaza A Palestinian man was shot dead by Israeli forces while waiting for humanitarian aid in northern Gaza, medical officials told Al Jazeera Arabic. Staff at Al-Shifa Hospital confirmed the fatality, saying troops opened fire near the Zikim area, where residents had gathered in hopes of receiving relief supplies.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Lula partially vetoes Brazil’s contentious environmental bill

Campaigners warned law would damage BrasΓ­lia’s ecological credentials ahead of COP30 summit in the Amazon

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Syria backs out of Paris talks with Kurdish-led fighters: State TV

Government source says recent Kurdish-led conference 'dealt blow' to talks on implementing a March integration deal.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

London police arrest 150 at rally against Palestine Action ban

London police arrest 150 at rally against Palestine Action ban At least150 people have been arrested at a rally against the proscription of Palestine Action on Saturday outside parliament in London, police said. Hundreds of British demonstrators gathered in support of the direct action group, which was proscribed as a terrorist organisation last month. Many of them held up placards reading "I oppose genocide. I support...

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Vance and Lammy host European, US, Ukrainian officials to talk ceasefire

The hastily arranged meeting is a "vital forum" to discuss progress towards peace, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

We spent $104 million turning an abandoned 19th-century college in NYC into luxury apartmentsβ€”take a look inside

The Hartby in Brooklyn, New York was formerly St. John's College before the school closed in 1972.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

London police arrest at least 450 protesters at rally against Palestine Action ban

London police arrest at least 450 protesters at rally against Palestine Action ban Submitted by Imran Mulla on Sat, 08/09/2025 - 14:35 Over a month on from the ban on the direct action group, pressure is mounting on the government to reverse its decision Police officers make an arrest at a demonstration against the proscription of Palestine Action in Parliament Square, central London, on 9 August 2025 (AFP) Off At...

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Gaza residents dread Israel's occupation plan

Gaza residents dread Israel's occupation plan Residents of Gaza have metIsrael's occupation plan with a mix of fear, exhaustion and defiance. In the war-torn city, the announcement on Friday sparked confusion and dread. "They have bombed us, starved us and killed us.What else is there more to do?" wondered Mustafa Ja'rour, who was displaced several times earlier in the war. Many refuse to consider leaving. "The idea of...

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Palestinian child killed in Gaza aid airdrop as starvation death toll rises

Gaza's Health Ministry says at least 11 more people have died from starvation as Israel maintains severe restrictions.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

EU Commission demands answers from Poland following alleged misuse of recovery funds

Last year, Donald Tusk's government unblocked billions of euros of frozen EU reconstruction funds for Poland, which was considered a significant success for the ruling coalition. Now, however, the government faces allegations of misspending these funds on yachts, saunas and other luxury goods.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

3 Essential Reasons International Solar Alliance Cuba Fuels the Revolutionary Rising Energy Transition

International Solar Alliance Cuba supports Cuba’s vital energy transition with prioritized projects, capacity building, and regional collaboration. Related: Elpidio Valdes: Cuba’s Fight For Independence as a Cartoon International Solar Alliance Cuba Drives the Critical Energy Transition Forward The International Solar Alliance Cuba has taken a significant step to bolster Cuba’s energy transition by signing a […]

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Six Lebanese soldiers killed in explosion in southern Lebanon

Deadly explosion at weapons depot comes as army has been dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

New Yorker quit her corporate role in the middle of a meetingβ€”now she earns twice as much and is happier in her dream job

Pooja Tripathi quit her corporate fashion marketing job in the middle of a meeting. Now, she makes more money and is happier making social media content.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Eleven more die from malnutrition in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

Others were reported killed by Israeli operations, as an upcoming deadline for the evacuation of Gaza City has been reported.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Israel’s starvation denial is an Orwellian farce

The Israeli 'hasbara' cannot disprove the obvious, but it can obfuscate and exhaust.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Huge wildfire breaks out on Mount Vesuvius with flames visible from Naples

A huge fire has broken out in the Vesuvius National Park with smoke visible over the city of Naples. Whilst over 100 firefighters and volunteers work to put out the blaze.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

5 Critical Reasons ALBA-TCP Condemns the Rising US Threat Against Venezuela

ALBA-TCP Venezuela strongly condemns the aggressive US accusations against President Maduro, highlighting imperialism and calling for regional solidarity and peace. Related: Venezuela’s Attorney General Slams U.S. Reward for President Maduro’s Arrest as Infamous ALBA-TCP Venezuela: A Unified Stand Against the Rising US Threat The ALBA-TCP Venezuela alliance has firmly rejected the recent accusations leveled by […]

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Bestselling author: This parenting habit keeps you from raising successful kidsβ€”but you can start fixing it 'immediately'

Mel Robbins used to be constantly glued to her phone β€” until she looked up and realized that her kids were too, she said during a recent panel discussion.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

β€˜Heard of Dresden?’: US’s Israel envoy pushes back against criticism of Gaza takeover plan

β€œDid [the] UK surrender to Nazis and drop food to them?" Mike Huckabee said in response to condemnation of Israel's Gaza takeover plan.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

How the UK’s Green Man Festival has managed to stay independent

Ahead of this year's festival, Green Man Festival owner and director Fiona Stewart explains the importance of independent festivals as corporations take over the industry.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

North Korea dismantles propaganda speakers at border

The move appears to be a positive reaction to overtures from the South's newly elected president.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Moscow warns of β€˜provocations’ ahead of Putin-Trump meeting

The Russian and American presidents will meet in Alaska next Friday.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Botswana: Botswana at a Crossroads: From Khama's Legacy to Boko's Bold Gamble - Can the Diamond State Survive Its Political and Economic Reckoning?

[allAfrica] In the quiet corridors of Gaborone, where power has long been polished like a flawless diamond, a seismic shift has reshaped Botswana's political landscape. The 2024 general elections delivered a stunning verdict: the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which had ruled uninterrupted since independence in 1966, was swept from power. In its place rose Duma Boko and the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), a...

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica