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YouTube's misinformation tools are applied inconsistently throughout Europe, report warns

YouTube labels to provide neutral information on topics laden with conspiracy theories are applied inconsistently throughout Europe, a new report says.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How some states are keeping kids with disabilities in child care

Selina Likely, a child care director in Columbus, Ohio, understands the desperation that parents feel when they can’t find a good placement for their children with disabilities. When Likely’s daughter was a child, the little girl was abruptly kicked out of her daycare center for biting, leaving her mother with little recourse. β€œI was so […] The post How some states are keeping kids with disabilities in child care...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Hechinger Report favicon The Hechinger Report

Court gives Sara Duterte a new lease on political life

MANILA – Sara Duterte, the feisty Philippine vice president and arch-rival of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, has gotten a new lease on political life after the Senate voted not to proceed with an impeachment trial against her. In February, Duterte became the first Philippine vice president to be impeached for charges of violating the constitution, […] The post Court gives Sara Duterte a new lease on political life...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Changes are brewing in the Indian Ocean. Does this mean Australia should get ready for a soggy spring?

What do the next few months hold, weather-wise? For clues, we can look to the oceans around Australia.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

What if India and China stop buying Russian oil?

Donald Trump is tightening sanctions loopholes that fund Moscow's war machine. What does a crackdown on Russia's oil trade mean for global markets β€” and economic heavyweights like China and India?

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Indonesia’s Recent Banking Boom, Explained

The COVID-19 pandemic swelled the bottom line of the country's big commercial banks, but growth rates are likely to slow.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

How Bangladesh is Beckoning South Korean Capital

By leveraging its robust population, strategic geographic location, and a clear vision for digital transformation, Bangladesh is positioning itself as a transformative hub.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Gaza: Israeli School Strikes Magnify Civilian Peril

Click to expand Image Al-Zeitoun C school in Gaza City, which an Israeli airstrike hit on September 21, 2024, killing at least 34 displaced Palestinians, including at least 21 children, who were sheltering there. 2024 Dawoud Abo Alkas/Anadolu via Getty Images Israeli forces’ deadly attacks on schools sheltering Palestinian civilians highlight the absence of safe places for displaced people, the vast majority of Gaza’s...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Why Does Central Asia Need a UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals?

For a region facing complex environmental, demographic, and security challenges, a tailored and locally rooted SDG coordination mechanism is long overdue.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Indonesian State Investment Fund to Pursue Railway Debt Restructuring

The China-backed Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway has created a considerable debt burden for the Indonesian government.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

What Does the Decline of Agriculture Really Mean for Central Asia’s Stability?

If Central Asia is to build a resilient, inclusive, and adaptive economy, it must not retreat from agriculture – it must reimagine it.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Deadly 'unprecedented' wildfire rages in southwestern France

The intense wildfire near France's border to Spain has already scorched 16,000 hectares, killing one and injuring 13. "Unfavorable weather conditions" will make the fire harder to control, a French official has said.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump's β€˜100% chip tariffs’ hit Japan's giants, but Samsung and TSMC rise on U.S. bets

Asia chip stocks fell on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will impose a 100% tariff on imports of semiconductors and chips.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

From heatwaves to floods: Extreme weather sweeps across Asia

While torrential rains pound China, sweltering heat has enveloped places like Japan and South Korea.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

US senators sound alarm on DeepSeek’s security risks

Seven Republican US senators have called for an investigation into DeepSeek’s data security threats, citing growing concerns that the artificial intelligence (AI) model could leak personal data or generate harmful content. In a letter submitted to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the lawmakers urged the government to evaluate the risks of Chinese AI models collecting […] To continue reading, please log in to your...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Why being a soldier is cool again in the West

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has been facing a recruitment crisis for years. A lack of young people wanting to join has prompted a variety of responses from the force, including opening eligibility to some foreigners. Given talk of chronic shortages and a perennial recruitment crisis in Western volunteer forces, it’s somewhat surprising to see […] The post Why being a soldier is cool again in the West appeared...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Can I eat instant noodles every day? What does it do to my health?

While instant noodles offer comfort and familiarity, their nutritional profile has room for improvement. You can upgrade your bowl with a few easy additions.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Eddie Palmieri, legendary pianist and pioneer of salsa and Latin jazz, dies at 88.

Eddie Palmieri salsa legend dies at 88, leaving behind a revolutionary legacy in salsa, Latin jazz, and Afro-Caribbean music. Discover his impact, Grammy wins, and cultural resistance. Related: Jamaica Flower: A Global Blossom of Culture, Wellness, and Tradition 7 Proven Truths About Eddie Palmieri Salsa Legend: How the β€œGiant of the Piano” Revolutionized Latin Music […]

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

How do scientists estimate crowd sizes at public events – and why are they often disputed?

Crowd size estimates are part science, part art. When numbers differ, it’s not necessarily because someone is being dishonest.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Banning contactless and credit card surcharges won’t help – open banking reform is what’s needed

Open banking is already well established in many countries, and saves merchants and consumers much more than NZ’s proposed surcharge ban will.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Thailand’s Cabinet Approves Changes to Troubled Chinese Submarine Deal

The Chinese submarine will now be fitted with a Chinese-made diesel engine, in lieu of the German engines included in the original deal.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

I entered an exhibition about North Terrace on North Terrace, and saw the precinct anew

North Terrace: worlds in relief is currently showing at the Samstag Museum of Art in Adelaide.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Trump-Putin face-to-face meeting could happen very soon

The big news is that US President Donald Trump has pronounced the Special Envoy Steven Witkoff’s talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin asvery productive. He has further announced he will meet with Putin face-to-face as soon as next week. He spoke to Putin by telephone today (August 6). Trump also says that he intends to […] The post Trump-Putin face-to-face meeting could happen very soon appeared first on Asia...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Critical Truths About the Tarifa Wildfire 2025: Mass Evacuations, Climate Threats, and Emergency Response

Tarifa wildfire 2025 is stabilized after 1,500 people evacuated and a massive emergency operation. Discover the causes, response, and climate context behind Spain’s latest fire crisis. Related: Spain Rejects Israel’s Intent to Occupy Gaza and the West Bank 7 Critical Truths About the Tarifa Wildfire 2025: Mass Evacuations, Climate Threats, and Emergency Response On August […]

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

How the Taliban is Building Its Future Army

The idea that fighting terrorism and promoting women’s rights exist in separate arenas is a dangerous fiction.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

β€˜Slutty little glasses’: men’s eyewear fashion is the history of seeing – and being seen

Men’s glasses are having a moment, thanks to the internet’s favourite little descriptor.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Macao: Ex-Lawmaker Held on National Security Charge

Click to expand Image Former lawmaker and veteran pro-democracy activist Au Kam San during an interview in Macao, October 7, 2024. 2024 AP Photo/Bertha Wang (New York) – Macao authorities should unconditionally release the former lawmaker and veteran pro-democracy activist Au Kam San (ε€ιŒ¦ζ–°), who was arrested on national security charges, Human Rights Watch said today. This is the first time the draconian Law on...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Vietnam: Free Imprisoned Activists at Medical Risk

Click to expand Image Vietnamese activists, from left to right: Can Thi Theu and Le Dinh Luong. 2025 Private (New York) – TheVietnamese government should immediately release two wrongfully imprisoned activists who have developed serious health problems in prison, Human Rights Watch said today.Can Thi Theu, 63, a land rights activist, was recently hospitalized for abdominal pain and fever.Le Dinh Luong, 59, a...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Still throwing shrimp on the barbie: Tourism Australia’s advertising is stuck in a 1980s time warp | Anita Manfreda and Simon Pawson

Our tourism ads return again and again to familiar themes: white sandy beaches, red desert landscapes, barbecues and blokey humour. It’s time for deeper, more inclusive storytellingGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailTourism Australia has just launched its latest global A$130m campaign, β€œCome and Say G’day”. It’s a sequel to the 2022 ad featuring brand ambassador Ruby the Roo.The ad is a feast of sweeping drone...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Trump orders India tariff hike to 50% for buying Russian oil

India, which now faces among the highest tariff rates imposed by the US, called the levy "unjustified and unreasonable".

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Juan Luis Guerra: Architect of a New Dominican Sound and Global Icon of Latin Music

Juan Luis Guerra stands as one of the most influential and innovative figures in Latin American music. Rooted in the rhythms of merengue and bachata, his artistic journey has reshaped the Dominican musical landscape and earned him a place among the most respected composers worldwide. As a composer, arranger, lyricist, bandleader of 440, and a […]

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

7 Critical Truths About Egypt Gaza Humanitarian Airdrops: El-Sisi Defies Blockade with Sky-Borne Aid Amid Genocide Allegations

Egypt Gaza humanitarian airdrops intensify as President El-Sisi orders continuous air deliveries to Gaza, condemning Israel’s blockade and a β€œwar of starvation” in the besieged enclave. Related: UNRWA Chief Warns of Escalating Famine in Gaza Amid Aid Restrictions 7 Critical Truths About Egypt Gaza Humanitarian Airdrops: El-Sisi Defies Blockade with Sky-Borne Aid Amid Genocide Allegations […]

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

A showdown in Texas could shape the future of Trump's presidency

Texas is the site of a massive political showdown that could have a direct influence on US President Donald Trump's ability to continue his agenda. Here's a basic breakdown of what's going on.

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Man accused of killing Israeli Embassy staffers indicted on federal hate crime charges

The man accused offatally shooting two staff membersof the Israeli Embassy in Washington outside a Jewish museum has been indicted on federal hate crime and murder charges, according to court documents unsealed Wednesday.

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

ACA premiums set to spikeΒ 

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story ACA premiums set to spike People who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are set to see a median premium increase of 18 percent, more than double last year’s 7 percent median proposed increase, according...

Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill