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Gaza is a killing field, UN chief says

Gaza is a killing field, UN chief says UN secretary general Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday that the Gaza Strip has been abandoned without โ€œa drop of aidโ€ for more than a month, and the situation is proving dire for Palestinian residents in the enclave. โ€œMore than an entire month has passed without a drop of aid into Gaza. No food. No fuel. No medicine. No commercial supplies,โ€ he told reporters in New York. He added:...

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Ukraine captures two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelenskyy says

President Zelenskyy said Kyiv is demanding a response from Beijing after Chinese fighters found in the Donetsk region.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

MEPs reject renewed attacks on NGO funding in EU budget review

A parliamentary committee has voted down a raft of amendments from right-wing lawmakers seeking to incorporate sharp criticism of EU funding for non-governmental organisations into the discharge of the blocโ€™s 2023 budget.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pakistan steps up deportations of Afghan refugees

Thousands of Afghans have crossed the border from Pakistan, as the UN and Pakistani officials report that Islamabad is increasing pressure for their return.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump funding freeze leaves EU facing larger bill for Somalia anti-terror force

The Trump administrationโ€™s decision to end more than a decade of financial support for an anti-terror mission in Somalia could leave the EU picking up the tab for a major hole in the budget.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Kazakhstan and Europe: Building the Backbone of a Resilient Global Economy

โ€œWhile geopolitical tensions and economic disruptions may have discouraged others from collaborating, Kazakhstan understands that the road ahead is one we must walk together.โ€

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Cyclist seriously injured after being hit by garbage truck in Hong Kong

Cyclist, 50, left semi-unconscious following collision on Tuesday evening in Kwai Chung.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Israeli soldiers detail orders to 'annihilate' Gaza land for buffer zone

Israeli soldiers detail orders to 'annihilate' Gaza land for buffer zone Submitted by Mera Aladam on Tue, 04/08/2025 - 15:01 New Breaking the Silence report reveals that Israeli army has systematically destroyed civilian infrastructure and killed anyone entering buffer zones Israeli troops conducting operations in Gaza's Tel Al-Sultan, Rafah in an army handout released on 2 April 2025 (Reuters/Israeli Army) Off Israeli...

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Latest news bulletin | April 8th โ€“ Evening

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

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The Pentagon Leader Meets With Panama Canal Authorities

Pete Hegsethโ€™s agenda includes visits to two former U.S. military bases in Panama and a tour of the Miraflores Locks. On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with Panamanian President Jose Mulino, Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vasquez, and Canal Affairs Minister Jose Icaza. RELATED: U.S. and Panama Accused of Undermining Canal Neutrality in [โ€ฆ]

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

EU Commission to launch consultation on grand AI strategy

The Data Union Strategy will contribute to the European Commissionโ€™s AI Continent Action Plan, aimed at making the EU a leader on AI.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Zambia: Zambian Journalist Attacked, Facing Criminal Charges After Covering Ruling Party Supporters

[CPJ] Lusaka -- Zambian authorities should drop all charges against Wave FM Zambia journalist Hope Chooma and direct resources to holding to account those responsible for assaulting him and threatening Byta FM reporter Robert Haloba, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Tuesday.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

ANC dares DA to walk out of GNU

Secretary general Fikile Mbalula challenged the Democratic Alliance to either support the government of national unity or make its exit official, as tension rises over the budget

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Israel in talks with countries to discuss 'resettlement' of Palestinians in Gaza

Israel in talks with countries to discuss 'resettlement' of Palestinians in Gaza The Israeli media outlet Haaretz is reporting that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding talks with countries to discuss โ€œthe option of absorbing many Gazan residentsโ€. His statements come after his recent visit to the US on Tuesday, where he met with US president Donald Trump. Netanyahu said they discussed Trump's "vision"...

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Libya cracks down on aid groups accused of helping migrants settle in the country

The Internal Security Agency said the organisations were also suspected of money laundering because they avoided transparency in how financial transfers are made for their projects.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israel โ€˜reviewsโ€™ wedding hall incident in occupied West Bank

Israel โ€˜reviewsโ€™ wedding hall incident in occupied West Bank The Israeli army has denounced an incident in which a wedding hall was set ablaze on Tuesday and sabotaged with graffiti written in Hebrew in the occupied West Bank, stating that an investigation will be launched. โ€œA report was received regarding Israeli civilians setting fire to a Palestinian event hall overnight in the area of Biddyaโ€ฆ Upon receiving the...

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Taiwanโ€™s Youth Are Not Defeatist โ€” and The Data Proves It

A wide body of academic surveys with nationally representative samples shows Taiwanese peopleโ€™s willingness to fight to defend their homeland, including those under 30.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Will citizens channel their savings to boost EU businesses?

The European Commission's proposal for a Savings and Investment Union wants citizens to also help EU companies grow. This episode discusses what it would take to make investing savings in financial products a win-win situation for everyone involved.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Improved partnerships critical to a successful policing strategy, Ramaphosa says

A high number of unsolved gender-based violent cases and gun-related murders have sparked public dissatisfaction with the police

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Ukraine says it captured 2 Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia in Donetsk region

The Ukrainian military has captured two Chinese men fighting with the Russian army in the eastern Donetsk region, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Tuesday.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Unlocking the mystery of David Lynchโ€™s enigmatic epitaph

David Lynchโ€™s grave marker bears his full name, David Keith Lynch, his dates 1946 - 2025, and three words. Here's what they mean.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Will Trump's tariffs face more lawsuits as conservative opposition mounts?

Further lawsuits against US President Donald Trump's tariff regime are expected after his policy plunged global stock markets into chaos.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany halts UN refugee resettlement programme

The next German government, likely to be led by the centre-right CDU, is expected to be tougher on migration.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Ed Sheeran delights Persians by confirming Farsi version of new hit 'Azizam'

As Ed Sheeran announces a Farsi version of his latest hit 'Azizam', we take a look at some other times pop stars explored new markets by releasing their music in another language.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Musk and Navarro square off amid tariff turmoil

The spat is an unusual public fight from top White House advisers.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Which country is winning the race to be the worldโ€™s AI leader?

A new report has found that the AI race is โ€œtighter than everโ€ with the United States and China ceding ground.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

โ€˜Impending doomโ€™: 20 young Australian voters tell us whatโ€™s important to them this election

Almost 1,000 people responded when Guardian Australia asked about their attitudes and experiences in the lead-up to the federal election. Hereโ€™s a small sample of what they have to sayStressed, scared, overwhelmed: the issues weighing on young votersInteractive guide to electorates in the Australian electionListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaSee all our Australian election 2025...

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Bogong moths and the traditional owners scaling mountains to track them โ€“ video

Deberra, as the insects are known in the Taungurung language, are a vital food source for animals across Victoria's alpine country โ€” so their rapid decline has implications for the entire ecosystem. The bogong moth is one of the more than 2,000 Australian species listed as being under threat in what scientists are calling an extinction crisis Continue reading...

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Measles is back. Now is the time to bolster Australian public health | Ranjana Srivastava

The moment to prepare for the next health emergency is with us. We must not be complacentGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastLate one evening I am reflecting on my inpatient list. The first patient, a middle-aged man, has been admitted with an โ€œall-overโ€ rash.Since every other patient was sicker, this patient had slipped my mind and I had left the hospital without seeing him, thus breaking...

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Rabukaโ€™s Support for Trump Doesnโ€™t Earn Fiji Reprieve From US Tariffsย 

Recent developments should draw attention to the moral costs of Rabukaโ€™s decision to unreservedly embrace both Trump and Israel.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Israeli Supreme Court sets aside law to allow for prosecution of war

Israeli Supreme Court sets aside law to allow for prosecution of war Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Tue, 04/08/2025 - 14:02 Court's dismissal of petition calling for restoration of aid to Gaza reinforces its role as 'a defender of Israel' The Israeli Supreme Court, pictured in September 2023 (AFP) Off At the end of March, the Israeli Supreme Court voted unanimously to dismiss a petition filed by several human rights...

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Samsung ups earnings guidance as chip sales soar on tariff concerns

Although Samsung reported a boost in chip sales in its latest earnings report, falling prices and late shipments continue to hit the company.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Dominican Republic: Nightclub Ceiling Collapse Leaves 27 Dead

Voices could still be heard inside the nightclub calling for help, COE Director Mendez said. On Tuesday, Dominican Republicโ€™s Emergency Operations Center (COE) confirmed that the collapse of the roof of a nightclub in Santo Domingo left 27 people dead, 120 people injured, and an undetermined number of individuals trapped beneath the rubble. RELATED: Cuban [โ€ฆ]

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Algeria's Sahel neighbours withdraw ambassadors after shooting down of Malian drone

Algeria's Sahel neighbours withdraw ambassadors after shooting down of Malian drone Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 04/08/2025 - 15:31 Algiers reciprocated by withdrawing its own emissaries from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, marking a significant increase in long-standing tensions Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, with counterparts from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso at a joint press conference in Moscow on 3 April...

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Why China thinks it might win a trade war with Trump

The countryโ€™s officials vow to โ€œfight to the endโ€

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance