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How foreign policy could crash Republican midterm prospects

President Trump's support among independent voters could be significantly impacted by his decision to become involved in an expanded war involving Israel and Iran, as 65 percent of voters and 69 percent of independent voters would hold him responsible for rising gas prices, while 72 percent oppose the war due to its potential economic consequences.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

The Changing Skies Over Central Asia

With a rapid expansion in flights to, from, and within the region, the aviation industry is starting to reshape Central Asia.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

‘They roll right over’: Many Democrats think their party is weak, AP-NORC poll finds

Many Democrats see their political party as “weak” or “ineffective,” according to a poll that finds considerable pessimism within Democratic ranks. Republicans are more complimentary of their party, although a small but significant share describe the GOP as “greedy” or say it is generally "bad."

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Poorest US workers hit hardest by slowing wage growth

Trend adds to pressure on Donald Trump over inequality as he threatens to undermine reliability of economic data

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Over 100 people treated for nausea and vomiting due to seawater contamination in Portugal's Nazaré

The beach was closed on Friday but reopened on Saturday night. The water was contaminated by sewage that was discharged due to a "technical fault."

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Tensions high as new violence spirals in Syria’s Suwayda despite ceasefire

State media says armed groups violated the truce agreed in the predominantly Druze region.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Palestinian administrative detainee from Jenin dies in Israeli custody

Palestinian administrative detainee from Jenin dies in Israeli custody Ahmad Sa’id Saleh Tazaza’a, a 20-year-old Palestinian held in administrative detention at Israel’s Megiddo prison, has died, the Prisoners’ Media Office said on Sunday. The organisations said Tazaza’a died under unclear circumstances and described his death as “a full-fledged crime tied to the systematic slow-killing practices pursued by the Israeli...

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

8 Critical Insights from the Indigenous Venezuelan Elections 2025 Amid Democratic Inclusion Push

The Indigenous Venezuelan elections 2025 mark a historic step in democratic inclusion, with 138 indigenous councilors elected across eight states under Venezuela’s constitutional framework. Related: 7 Powerful Moments in the Venezuela National Flag Anniversary 2025 Celebration of Patriotism and Identity 8 Critical Insights from the Indigenous Venezuelan Elections 2025 Amid Democratic Inclusion Push On August […]

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

The beach is a popular summer destination, but for ancient Greeks it was a different story

Beach vacations only became popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the lifestyle of the wealthy in Western countries.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Canada holds out hope of trade deal as US talks tough on tariffs

Trump administration says high levies imposed on partners are ‘locked in’

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Fresh clashes break out in Syria as interim government struggles to ease factional tensions

New outbreaks of violence overnight into Sunday rocked Syria at two distinct flashpoints, straining a fragile ceasefire and calling into question the ability of the transitional government to exert its authority across the whole country.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

DNC chair says Democrats will start process of setting 2028 primary calendar this month

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin said on Sunday that the party will begin deliberating the 2028 primary calendar later this month at a meeting in Minneapolis. “We're going to start that conversation actually this month in August at our DNC meeting in Minneapolis,” Martin said in an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,”...

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Further uncertainty expected over Trump’s tariff rollout

Wave of US trade levies arrive, Bank of England sets interest rates, and Japan observes 80th anniversary of atomic bomb drops

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Bavarian state premier Markus Söder calls for stop to citizen's allowance for Ukrainian refugees

Bavaria's Minister President Markus Söder said he is in favour of paying Ukrainian refugees in Germany lower benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act, rather than the current citizen's allowance.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

As the US Rethinks AUKUS, Australia and the UK Forge Ahead

While the U.S. reviews AUKUS, amid pessimism about its feasibility, Canberra and London are tightening their strategic partnership.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Trump is undermining his own law that prevents mass atrocities

The Trump administration should have submitted its Elie Wiesel Act annual report to Congress by July 15 — this didn’t happen.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Why banks are still on the hook over car finance despite UK court victory

Financial regulator has announced it will impose an industry-wide redress scheme

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Banks’ motor finance redress could reach £18B, Britain’s City watchdog says

U.K. regulator expects people affected by missold car finance schemes to get back less than 950 each.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Tens of thousands protest Israel’s war on Gaza in Australia’s Sydney

Australia may join more than a dozen other nations in recognising the state of Palestine.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Experts urge rethink on renewable energy and its hidden environmental impact

Renewable energy has become a key part of the global energy transition, presenting itself as the clean alternative to fossil fuels. But green or renewable does not mean zero impact. Let's take a look at the fine print.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Krasheninnikov volcano in Russia’s Far East erupts for first time in centuries

A volcano on Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula erupted overnight into Sunday for what scientists said is the first time in hundreds of years, days after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

DNC chair says Democrats 'absolutely' ready to fight back against GOP redistricting

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin said on Sunday that Democrats are “absolutely” well positioned to fight back against Republican redistricting efforts. Martin was asked in an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday” whether Democrats are “really in a position to fight back on this,” considering states like California would likely need to change...

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

7 Critical Revelations on the Rising Mercenary Actions in Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

UG Solutions accused of mercenary actions in Gaza’s food aid centers, escalating the humanitarian crisis with armed violence amid blockade tensions. Related: Israeli Minister Demands Gaza Occupation During Visit to Al-Aqsa Compound 7 Critical Revelations on the Rising Mercenary Actions in Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis The focus onmercenary actions in Gazahas intensified following serious accusations against […]

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Taiwan’s Civil Society Is Not Ready for War

Ukraine’s civil society was well-prepared, psychologically and practically, for Russia’s invasion. Taiwan's is not.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

More than 22,000 aid trucks blocked by Israel, says Gaza media office

More than 22,000 aid trucks blocked by Israel, says Gaza media office The Government Media Office in Gaza said thatthere are "more than 22,000 humanitarian aid trucks currently parked at the Gaza Strip crossing gates," blocked by Israel. “The Israeli occupation is deliberately preventing their entry as part of a systematic policy of engineering starvation, siege, and chaos,” the office said in a statement, adding that...

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Pope's 'Jubilee of Youth' ends with mass for 1 million

Faithful from across the world gathered in Rome for the week-long festival for young people. One of the highlights was a concert dubbed the Catholic "Woodstock."

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Google AI summary feature deals blow to link clicks and website traffic

While Google's artificial intelligence feature reduces the rate at which users click on sites, adverts are now delivered in artificial intelligence summaries.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What I saw in Xizang was a proactive, well-funded and systematic commitment to heritage preservation

A firsthand report, Global Times —China’s state-affiliated media— from Xizang reveals China’s comprehensive strategy to safeguard Tibetan culture—from restoring ancient monasteries to funding traditional arts. This exclusive account counters Western criticism with on-the-ground evidence of preservation efforts. Related: China Condemns “Unprecedented Humanitarian Catastrophe” in Gaza, Urges Ceasefire and Lifting of...

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Restaurants are adding dozens of new spicy menu items in a bid for younger diners

Spicy menu items have gained traction primarily through social media via platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Latest news bulletin | August 3rd, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 3rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The DC public library system falls way short of ‘Abundance’

The waitlist to borrow this book at the D.C. Public Library is over 300-people long for a hard copy, over 500-long for an eBook and over 800-long for an audiobook.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Kennedy targets vaccination injury program

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is targeting a little-known but crucial program that underpins all childhood vaccinations. Kennedy took to social media and the show of conservative activist Charlie Kirk this week to rail against the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) and pledge significant changes. “The VICP is broken, and...

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Pakistan’s Sharif hosts Iran’s Pezeshkian, agrees to security, trade boost

Agreements, including for energy and trade sectors, have been signed during the two-day visit of Iranian president.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Violations of DRC’s Declaration of Principles and rebels continue

Kinshasa, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) The rebels of the Congo River Alliance-March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) and the allied forces of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continue today to violate the Declaration of Principles signed on July 19. The post Violations of DRC’s Declaration of Principles and rebels continue first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Report: Israeli attack kills at least two people near Gaza City

Report: Israeli attack kills at least two people near Gaza City At least two people have been killed and others injured in an Israeli strike that targeted humanitarian aid workers northwest of Gaza City, accordingtoWafa news agency. Israeli attacks killed at least 70 people, including 37 aid seekers, and injured dozens since dawn in Gaza today, the report said. A view shows damaged property after a reported Israeli...

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye