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Will Germany raise retirement age beyond 67?

Germany's old-age pension system faces collapse under the weight of an aging population. The country's new Economy Minister Katherina Reiche wants Germans to work longer to make up for it.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Prosecutors want PSG and Moroccoโ€™s Achraf Hakimi to face rape trial

Paris Saint-Germain and Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi denies the alleged rape of a woman in 2023.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Recognizing Palestine would deepen French Muslim-Jewish rift

President Emmanuel Macron's announced intention to recognize a Palestinian state has sharply divided French politicians. France's Jewish and Muslim communities also fear it could drive them even further apart.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump fires Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner after dismal employment report

President Donald Trump on Friday removed the head of the agency that produces the monthly jobs figures after a report showed hiring slowed in July and was much weaker in May and June than previously reported.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Detroit's Pewabic Pottery takes a road less traveled

For over 120 years, a tiny pottery manufacture in Detroit has been turning clay into durable handicraft, proving that the city is more than just fast-paced assembly lines and Motown music.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Why are people protesting against the Boston Consulting Group?

Why are people protesting against the Boston Consulting Group? Submitted by Ben Choucroun on Fri, 08/01/2025 - 18:13 The consulting firm helped model a plan for what the United Nations described as 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza Pro-Palestinian demonstrators rally against the Boston Consulting Group at their building in the Seaport district in Boston, Massachusetts, during a 'Stop starving Gaza' demonstration, on 25 July...

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Thailand returns 2 wounded soldiers to Cambodia keeps holding 18 others prisoner

The rest of a 20-member group of Cambodian soldiers captured on Tuesday in one of the disputed pockets of land over which the two sides were fighting remain in Thai hands, and Cambodian officials are demanding their release.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Tanzanian Opposition Leaderโ€™s Trial Again Postponed

Click to expand Image Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, a former Chadema party presidential candidate, at the magistrate court in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, June 16, 2025. ( 2025 Emmanuel Herman/Reuters This week, aTanzanian courtpostponed the politically motivated treason trial of political opposition leader Tundu Lissu for thefifth time. Since treason is a capital offense, Lissu, who was arrested in April,...

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Colombiaโ€™s Former President Uribe Sentenced to 12 Years of House Arrest

The ruling also disqualified him from holding public office or exercising political rights for more than eight years. On Friday, Judge Sandra Heredia of Bogotaโ€™s 44th Criminal Court sentenced former President Alvaro Uribe to 12 years of house arrest for the crimes of procedural fraud and bribery in criminal proceedings. RELATED: Colombiaโ€™s Supreme Court Defends [โ€ฆ]

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump orders nuclear submarines to move in growing war of words with Russia

The US president has exchanged barbs with Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev, who warned of 'how dangerous' Russia can be.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Cuba congratulates Switzerland on its National Holiday

Havana, 1 Aug (Latin Press) The Cuban Foreign Ministry today extended its cordial congratulations to the Swiss Confederation on the occasion of the celebration of their National Holiday. The post Cuba congratulates Switzerland on its National Holiday first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Cuba makes official Pan American Junior Games registration

Havana, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuba today officially announced the registration of 231 athletes from 28 sports disciplines before the organizing committee of the Junior Pan American Games in Asunciรณn 2025. The post Cuba makes official Pan American Junior Games registration first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Cuba and China drive global vision from academic cooperation

Havana, Aug 1st (Prensa Latina) China and Cuba today presented a joint journal that collects research from more than 20 academicians, strengthening bilateral cooperation and promoting mutual understanding in the context of Community to Shared Future. The post Cuba and China drive global vision from academic cooperation first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Trump envoy visits controversial Gaza aid distribution site

The visit with the IDF follows near daily reports of deadly shootings in the vicinity of the sites.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Josรฉ Clemente Orozco: The Muralist Who Painted the History and Tragedy of the People

Josรฉ Clemente Orozco was one of Mexicoโ€™s greatest muralists of the 20th century. Born in Zapotlรกn el Grande, Jalisco, in 1883, and passing away in Mexico City in 1949, his life and work were marked by a deep social commitment and a critical view of Mexican history and the human condition. RELATED: Diego Rivera: Art [โ€ฆ]

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Why has Washington sanctioned the Palestinian leadership?

US accuses Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian Authority of undermining prospects for peace.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Reuben brothers in talks to invest in consortium circling OnlyFans

David and Simon Reuben in discussions to invest in consortium led by LA investment firm Forest Road

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Thailand returns two Cambodian troops in advance of key border talks

Cambodia demands return of more soldiers held by Thailand as border tensions simmer between the two countries.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump says he moved two nuclear submarines after Russia's Medvedev warns U.S.

Dmitry Medvedev said President Trump is "playing the ultimatum game with Russia" in pressuring for an end to the war on Ukraine.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Megan Romano: Enhanced Games signs first female athlete

Megan Romano announced as first female competitor at 2026 debut of Olympic-style Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Americans face price rises for luxury watches after Trumpโ€™s Swiss tariffs

Manufacturers and dealers are threatened by increased levy in a market worth more than $5bn

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Top Brazil judge vows to continue Bolsonaro trial despite US sanctions

Alexandre de Moraes says supreme court expects to reach a verdict in former presidentโ€™s case later this year

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Ukraine updates: Trump deploys nuclear subs in Russia row

US President Donald Trump said he ordered two nuclear submarines to "appropriate regions" after what he called "foolish and inflammatory" statements from a former Russian president. DW has more.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How carmakers are becoming the biggest losers in Trumpโ€™s trade war

The so-called Big Three of Ford, GM and Stellantis say the new tariff regime will cost them a combined $7bn this year

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

How Trump's high tariffs against Brazil could backfire

Brazil will pay as much as 50% tariffs on goods exported to the United States. But experts say the tariffs, along with sanctions on a Brazilian judge, indicate this isn't about economics but about Trump's politics.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

U.S. added just 73,000 jobs in July and numbers for prior months were revised much lower

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 100,000 in July, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

EU delegation to the Palestinians condemns 'No Other Land' crew member's body being withheld by Israel

EU delegation to the Palestinians condemns 'No Other Land' crew member's body being withheld by Israel The European Union delegation to the Palestinians announced it and other diplomatic missions "extended condolences to the community of Um al-Khair after an Israeli settler killed Awdah Hathaleen", and criticised the withholding of his body in a post on X on Friday. "A military closure was imposed, his body remains...

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Palestinian territories: What makes a state, a state?

The question of Palestinian statehood continues to draw support, with more and more countries willing to recognize Palestine. But the pathway to statehood is built on conventions and custom โ€” and is rarely easy.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump, escalating war of words with Russiaโ€™s Medvedev, mobilizes two nuclear submarines

The presidentโ€™s announcement comes amid growing frustration with Moscow and his social media spat with a top Putin associate.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

โ€˜Accountability elusiveโ€™ a year after Nigeria protest killings: Amnesty

Rights group says perpetrators 'must be held to account', a year after 24 people killed during cost of living protests.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Why the US Is Letting China Win on Energy Innovation

To Chinaโ€™s delight, the U.S. has simply stopped competing to be the worldโ€™s clean energy powerhouse.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Trump orders two 'nuclear submarines' moved near Russia after Medvedev warning

In a social media post, Trump said the deployment was in response to threats from the countryโ€™s former President Dmitry Medvedev.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Over 1,500 Haitians Killed in 1st Semester of 2025: BINUH

The violence occurred mainly in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince, the UN Office denounced. On Friday, the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) released a report showing that at least 1,520 people were killed and 609 injured during the second quarter of the year in Haiti. RELATED: US Extends TPS Granted to Haiti Until [โ€ฆ]

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

What consumers can expect from import taxes as the U.S. sets new tariff rates

Tariffs are a tax, and U.S. consumers are likely to foot at least part of that bill.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Kyiv observes official day of mourning for 31 killed in Russian missile and drone strikes

The youngest victim in Thursday's strikes was two years old and 16 of the injured were children, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews