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The trillion-dollar war machine

Hind Hassan explores the US weapons industry and its effects on democracy, domestically and beyond.

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

Rice prices plunge to 8-year low after record harvests

India and other countries have ended export restrictions, flooding the market with supply

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

Restaurant chains feel the pinch as US consumers tighten their belts

Americans are increasingly eating at home as they fret about job security and stubbornly high prices

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

From Starbucks to Smoothie King, restaurants seek to cash in on consumers' protein frenzy

Chains like Starbucks are adding protein-packed options, while Chick-fil-A and Panda Express are highlighting existing menu items that fit the trend.

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

Some concertgoers use buy now, pay later loans for tickets. Start a 'BeyoncΓ© fund' instead, analyst says

Some younger Americans are using buy now, pay later loans to pay for the costs of attending concerts and other live events.

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

Preparing for the next flood: Protecting women’s health in Bangladesh

Climate change has worsened monsoon flooding in Bangladesh, putting women of child-bearing age at risk – but the UN reproductive health agency (UNFPA) is helping them prepare.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Aid blockade deepens Gaza crisis as malnutrition deaths rise, warns UNRWA

The UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA)has warned that the Gaza Strip faces a β€œcatastrophic” humanitarian crisis, with no agency aid allowed in for more than five months and malnutrition deaths climbing sharply.

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Activist Carronade spots a hidden gem in Viasat’s business. How the firm may unlock value

The activist investor appreciates Viasat's Defense and Advanced Technologies business, dubbing it a 'crown jewel' that may be due for a spinoff or IPO.

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

Five foreign ministers condemn Israel's Gaza City takeover plans in joint statement

The foreign ministers of Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia wrote that "any attempts at annexation or of settlement extension violate international law."

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

India says six Pakistani aircraft shot down during May conflict

Air force chief says S-400 air defence systems took down most of the Pakistani planes; Pakistan rejects statement.

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

Thai soldiers injured by landmine near Cambodia amid fragile truce

It is the third incident in a few weeks in which Thai soldiers have been injured by mines around the border.

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

Foreign governments bet big to lobby Trump on tariffs. Most came up empty.

Countries scooped up lobbyists with Trump connections as the administration embarked on an effort to upend global trade. They’re all still looking at higher tariffs.

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

Swiss gold industry in crosshairs after US tariff debacle

Some politicians call on sector to pay for β€˜damage’ caused by failed trade talks

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

Brazil fears extra US tariffs over Russian diesel purchases

Latin America’s biggest economy has tripled trade with its Brics ally since Moscow invaded Ukraine

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

Using my phone as a Paris guidebook cost me $50 β€” here's how to save on your bill when traveling abroad

There are many ways to prevent a higher phone bill when traveling internationally.

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

The state must listen and talk to the people

There’s a disconnect between how the state interacts with citizens and how citizens engage with the state, which hampers governance

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

Trump invites new nationalist Polish president to White House

Karol Nawrocki won the election with the backing of the Trump administration.

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

How RFK Jr’s vaccine funding cuts fit with Trump’s vision

Latest move to cut funding for vaccines is not down to US health secretary. It is part of Trump's wider war on science.

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

Cartels may be able to target witnesses after major US court hack

There is growing concern that cartels and foreign actors could use the stolen data to identify informants and foil criminal probes.

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

Benjamin Sesko: Manchester United complete signing from Leipzig

The Slovenia striker was also a target for Newcastle United, having scored 39 times in two years for RB Leipzig.

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

Latest news bulletin | August 9th, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 9th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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

Romania’s Dan offers centrists hope but the populists wait in the wings

Soft-spoken new leader must tackle deep problems from corruption to the deficit to a sense of alienation from EU

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

Elvis-inspired teacher fights Roma prejudice with music and heart

As a teacher and performer, Lakatos empowers Roma students, showing them they can aspire beyond societal limitations.

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

North Korea starts to dismantle border loudspeakers

Pyongyang's move to take down its propaganda loudspeakers comes days after Seoul removed its own sound equipment in a bid to ease tensions on the peninsula.

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

The Herds: Life-sized animal puppets complete epic 20,000km climate crisis journey

The Herds, a climate change art project by The Walk Productions, has completed its 20,000km journey from the Congo rainforest to Norway’s Arctic Circle.

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

Before Trump-Putin talks, Ukraine rules out β€˜gifting land to occupier’

With US and Russian leaders set to meet, Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns deals without his country will not bring peace.

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

Bus crash kills 25 people returning from funeral in Kenya

Police believe the passengers on board all belong to one family.

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

Greece: Firefighters battle deadly blaze near Athens

Three people died as gale-force winds hit Greece, fanning the flames of a wildfire close to the capital. More strong winds are expected in the area, which could further exacerbate blazes in several regions.

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

Ballon d’Or holder Rodri suffers latest Man City injury setback

The Spanish midfielder missed the majority of last season due to injury and will miss the start of the new campaign.

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

After starvation in Gaza, Sudan, refeeding syndrome a risk

Even if food aid reaches Gaza, Sudan and other famine zones, complications can arise in malnourished or starving people when they regain access to regular meals. Those complications can be fatal.

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

Women’s body image is shaped by abusing diabetic drugs such as Ozempic

Ideals of what beauty is, exacerbated by social media and artificial intelligence, has the potential to harm women's health – young women in particular

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

Atmospheric Rivers May be Diminishing on the West Coast and Surging in the East, Study Finds

It makes sense that atmospheric rivers would flood West Coast headlines as well as its coastlines. Eighty percent of all West Coast flood damage is attributable to these immense highways of water vapor, which can drench Central California with a season’s worth of rain or freeze Seattle in place with a blizzard. Damages to Pacific […]

Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

At least one killed as firefighters battle Greece blaze for second day

A wildfire on the outskirts of Athens was contained but not out on Saturday, the fire brigade says.

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

Discover Portugal by motorhome: We travelled from Lisbon to the Algarve in 20 days

Portugal is one of the most popular countries for motorhomers and is the second most popular destination for European touring holidaymakers after Italy. We show you what it's like to travel like this through Portugal for 20 days.

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

Zelenskyy rejects giving up land to end war

Ukrainian president slams Trump's suggestion that a ceasefire deal with Russia will involve "some swapping of territories.”

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