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Schoolboy makes Hiroshima bombing personal for Peace Park visitors

In Hiroshimaโ€™s Peace Park, a young guide helps visitors grasp the impact of the worldโ€™s first nuclear bombing.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Palestinian women on hunger strike demand Israel return body of activist killed in West Bank settler clash

Dozens of Bedouin women are on a hunger strike to call for Israeli authorities to release the body of a beloved community leader killed during a clash with a Jewish settler in the Israeli-occupied West Bank last week.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

NCEA isnโ€™t perfect but NZ shouldnโ€™t forget why it was introduced in the first place

The end of NCEA marks a return to a more standardised, exam-focused way of learning. But for some students, successfully finishing high school just got harder.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Russia Condemns Courtโ€™s Ruling Against Republika Srpska President Dodik

Western neocolonialism is focused on removing from the political scene an โ€˜inconvenient leader,โ€™ Zakharova pointed out. On Tuesday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that her country rejects the conviction of Milorad Dodik, the secessionist president of Bosniaโ€™s Republika Srpska, who was sentenced to one year in prison and banned from holding political office [โ€ฆ]

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne died of heart attack, death certificate shows

Osbourne died at home surrounded by his family on 22 July at the age of 76, just weeks after his farewell concert in Birmingham.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How will Gaza care for the 150,000 injured in Israelโ€™s war?

Impact of war's consequences to be felt beyond this generation.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Using the internet in Russia can be frustrating, complicated and dangerous

Going online in Russia can be frustrating, complicated and even dangerous. Accessing independent news sites, Facebook, and YouTube is increasingly difficult due to extensive online censorship.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Former Israeli PM Bennett says Israel is seen as a 'leper state' in US

Former Israeli PM Bennett says Israel is seen as a 'leper state' in US Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 08/05/2025 - 16:49 Naftali Bennett blames the negative perception on a failure of Israeli propaganda, not the dire situation in Gaza Naftali Bennett delivers remarks during a ceremony marking Holocaust Remembrance Day at Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem, on 27 April 2022 (Menahem Kahana/AFP) Off...

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Sri Lanka parliament votes to fire impeached police chief

The move comes after a commission found Deshabandu Tennakoon guilty of gross abuse of power.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US looking to take over Gaza aid effort: Report

US looking to take over Gaza aid effort: Report The Trump administration is looking to take over the aid effort in Gaza, albeit reluctantly, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed US officials. The project is something the Israelis welcomed, Axios said. "They are going to spend a lot of money in order to help us significantly improving the humanitarian situation so that it will be less of an issue," an unnamed...

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Middle East: Netanyahu to 'update' Gaza war plan

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is set to hold a cabinet meeting to "update" Gaza war goals. Israeli media reported that new plans could involve occupying all of Gaza. Follow DW for more.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Sudan accuses UAE of funding mercenaries to fight alongside RSF in civil war

Sudan has accused the United Arab Emirates of sending Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces against the military in the countryโ€™s civil war.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Bangladesh's interim leader says parliamentary election will take place in February

In a televised address, Muhammad Yunus said he would request the Election Commission to organise the vote before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The world nearly beat polio. But fake records, misinformation and missteps aided its comeback

The World Health Organization has closed in on its bold goal of eradicating polio several times, but the paralytic virus is entrenched in parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Remembering the original Superman

The rebellious, radical Superman was dangerous. He could inspire. And so he had to be coopted.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Russia's economy 'stinks,' Trump says, and lower oil prices will stop its war machine

"Putin will stop killing people if you get energy down another $10 a barrel. He's going to have no choice because his economy stinks," Trump said Tuesday.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Zelensky thanks Trump for 'productive' talks ahead of ceasefire deadline

US envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow on Wednesday, as Trump's deadline for Russia to agree a ceasefire with Ukraine looms.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Nvidia says its AI chips don't have a 'kill switch' after Chinese accusation

The statement is an example of how Nvidia is navigating becoming a center of geopolitical conflict.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Ecuadorian President Noboa Unveils Seven-Question Referendum

Citizen Revolutionโ€™s leader Rafael Correa urged voters to reject the referendum. On Tuesday, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa unveiled seven questions for a popular consultation and referendum expected to take place by the end of the year. RELATED: Ecuador and US Sign Controversial Security Agreement Amid Rising Social Unrest The first question seeks to eliminate the [โ€ฆ]

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Antarctica’s krill fishery shut down after record catch triggers early closure

Officials have shut down the krill fishery near Antarctica early after exceeding the seasonal catch limit for the first time.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

One year on, protesters celebrate fall of Sheikh Hasina

Thousands rallied in Bangladesh to mark one year since protests forced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Nations gather to confront the world’s spiraling plastic pollution crisis

Nations have started a crucial meeting to finalize a treaty to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

NATO coordinating regular deliveries of large-scale weapon packages to Ukraine

The United Nations has said Russiaโ€™s relentless pounding of urban areas has killed more than 12,000 Ukrainian civilians.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Turkish committee begins work on PKK peace deal in step towards end of decades-long insurgency

The PKK had waged an armed insurgency against Turkey since 1984, initially with the aim of establishing a Kurdish state in the southeast of the country.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Iran appoints veteran leader to revamp security after war with Israel

Ali Larijaniโ€™s selection seen as a moderating force and attempt to rein in hardliners

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Israeli cabinet to consider Gaza annexation on Thursday

Israeli cabinet to consider Gaza annexation on Thursday The Israeli cabinet is set to convene on Thursday at 6pm local time (1500 GMT) asIsrael considersa fullGazatakeover, Israeli media reported on Tuesday. - Reporting by Reuters

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

No Appointment, No Asylum: What Does True Asylum Justice Require?

The Trump administration shuttered the asylum app CBP One, leaving hundreds of thousands in limbo. But justice demands better than restoring the app.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Trump readies fresh US sanctions against Russiaโ€™s shadow fleet

US president has threatened Vladimir Putin with punitive measures to force him to end war in Ukraine

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US House panel subpoenas Epstein files from Trump administration

Oversight Committee also issues deposition subpoenas for former top US officials, including Bill and Hillary Clinton.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Germany updates: Young people make up just 10% of population

Young people now make up just 10% of Germanyโ€™s population โ€” the lowest share on record. The figure was buoyed only slightly by young immigrants arriving since the Ukraine war. Follow DW for more headlines from Germany.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ukrainian refugee aid across Europe compared

German politicians are debating whether to slash financial assistance for Ukrainian refugees. How does the country stack up against its EU neighbors when it comes to generosity in helping those fleeing war?

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Petro Accuses Peru of Violating Amazon Border Treaty by Seizing Colombian Territory

The dispute stems from islands formed by sedimentation in the Amazon River after the Rio de Janeiro treaty was signed. On Tuesday, President Gustavo Petro accused Peru of seizing Colombian territory in the Amazon, violating the Rio de Janeiro Protocol, which ended the war between the two countries from 1932 to 1933. RELATED: Maria Jose [โ€ฆ]

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

German spy trial of far-right MP's former aide begins

The man is accused of spying for China and using his role as an assistant to AfD politician Maximilian Krah to gather information.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Franceโ€™s PM turns to YouTube to sell his budget cuts

Franรงois Bayrou takes to the video site in a bid to explain his draconian budget cuts and win over the public.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

At least four killed and several trapped in flash flooding in northern India, officials say

Sudden, intense downpours over small areas known as cloudbursts are increasingly common in Uttarakhand, a Himalayan region prone to flash floods and landslides during the monsoon season.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews