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How Elon Musk, a social media powerhouse, boosted hard-right figures in Europe
Musk is a kingmaker on the platform he acquired in 2022, and European political figures have taken note.
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Death toll in 'vile' Russian missile strike on Kyiv rises to 31, including children
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the strike "vile" and said it "demonstrates the need for increased pressure on Moscow and additional sanctions."
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Protesters in Athens call for end to war in Gaza
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in central Athens on Thursday, rallying against the ongoing war in Gaza and demanding greater humanitarian aid for the besieged enclave.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Why This English Teacher-Turned-Library Leader Is Optimistic About the End of Book Bans
“People want libraries, and they want the services that libraries provide. That's universal.”
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Police fear ‘crowd crush’ at Sydney protest, court hears – as it happened
This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBurgess says while money is lost, ‘tens of billions’ has been saved foiling foreign spiesBurgess said Asio was publicising the dollar value on the cost of espionage activities against Australia to help raise awareness about safety and security. He told RN Breakfast:Whilst ($)12.5 is an imposing figure, actually, tens of billions of...
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Portugal evacuates villages as wildfires injure 19, deploy 1,800 firefighters
Portuguese authorities evacuated residents from two villages as wildfires injured 19 people and threatened homes across three districts, involving over 1,800 firefighters.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Nintendo doubles quarterly revenue as Switch 2 sales hit 5.8 million units
Nintendo shares have rallied roughly 40% so far this year on excitement over the firm's new Switch 2 hybrid console.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Bonnie Blue: New documentary about pornographic actress ‘sickens’ UK viewers
A documentary released this week in the UK has caused moral outrage and heated debate. At the centre of it is Bonnie Blue, an adult content creator who was banned by OnlyFans. Is the doc worth watching?
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Vatican strikes solar farm deal to become the world’s first carbon neutral state
A controversial radio site north of Rome is set to become a solar farm as the Vatican pushes its green transition.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Wolf numbers on rise in much of country
Germany has declared a "favorable" conservation status for wolves in parts of the north, opening the door to regulated hunting. Meanwhile, Germany's foreign minister is headed to the West Bank.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Euronext launches offer for the Greek stock exchange: Here's what it means
Euronext has offered to buy the Athens Stock Exchange. Here's what it means for Greek businesses and how it will help the Greek economy.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:The Productivity Commission has proposed a ‘cashflow tax’ for business. What does that mean?
The fact businesses cannot deduct financing costs means companies like coalminer Adani would not be able to avoid paying virtually any taxFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Productivity Commission has revealed an ambitious plan to slash the income tax rate to 20% for all but the very largest Australian companies.By itself, that’s a big...
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Allan Ahlberg, British children's author of 'Funny Bones' and 'The Jolly Postman', dies aged 87
The author of classic titles like 'The Jolly Postman', 'Peepo!' and 'Funny Bones' wrote "mini masterpieces" that have endured for decades.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:The Flooding and Corruption Crisis in the Philippines
President Marcos spent the last portion of his State of the Nation address railing against corruption-tainted flood control projects.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:EU's Horizon-suspension sanction for Israel 'a bad joke', says Borrell
Suspending Israel's access to the bloc’s Horizon research programme is a “bad joke” in the face of the atrocities unfolding in Gaza, the EU's former chief diplomat Josep Borrell told EUobserver during an interview in Madrid.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Trump announces new tariffs across the globe, delays deadline by seven days
Numerous countries around the world are facing the prospect of new tariffs on their exports to the United States on 7 August, as they have not yet reached a trade deal with the Trump administration.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Syria, Laos, Myanmar Among the Worst Hit by Trump’s Revised Tariff List
The tariff adjustment announced this Thursday by U.S. President Donald Trump set the levy above 30% for several countries with which no agreement has been reached, such as Switzerland, Serbia, or Myanmar. RELATED: Sheinbaum and Trump Agree to 90-Day Delay on U.S. Tariff Hike for Mexican Goods However, most countries have benefited from the changes, […]
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Three reasons why EU has strategic interest in fair election in Moldova this September
On 28 September, parliamentary elections will be held in Moldova. While this may seem like a minor event on the EU’s periphery, its implications for Europe’s security and political cohesion are far-reaching.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Ballet and bioluminescence: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Turkmenistan’s next move: shaping a chess legacy
Turkmenistan is embracing chess as a symbol of progress: from FIDE‑rated regional cups and tailored coaching to multiple grandmasters, strong Olympiad results and rising young stars.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:The strong case for a royal revival in Nepal
Almost two decades after the abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of a federal, democratic and secular republic, Nepal faces significant challenges ranging from chronic instability, rampant corruption and an unclear national identity. These factors and others threaten the country’s democratic aspirations. Despite ongoing difficulties, the resilience of the Nepalese populace is truly commendable. […] The post...
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Trump Cuts Tariffs on Cambodia and Thailand to 19% After Border Ceasefire
The Thai and Cambodian tariffs were announced along with updated rates for 65 other countries, including punitive 40 percent tariffs on Laos and Myanmar.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:EU and Africa to ramp up Mpox testing
The European Commission and the AfricaCentre for Disease Control and Prevention(Africa CDC)have launched plans to ramp up testing for Mpox as African states struggle to increases vaccination and testing rates.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:EU sets October date for delayed 'fingerprint' Schengen entry scheme
Travellers to the EU will need to provide fingerprints and facial images when theyenter the Schengen area as part of a new entry/exit system that will come into force on 12 October. But EU border officials say that the system will be gradually phased in over six months.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Marine climate interventions can have unintended consequences – we need to manage the risks
Farming seaweed, changing ocean chemistry, breeding corals and restoring mangroves could help fight climate change – if assessed and managed responsibly.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Do Naplan results matter? Who are they even for? – video
Every year, Naplan results are released, and every year there’s an annual media frenzy and resulting panic for educators and parents alike. Australia’s largest nationwide standardised test, Naplan was launched in 2008 to assess students across the country in literacy and numeracy. The test is meant to help governments, education authorities and schools determine whether students are meeting performance targets, and...
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:El Salvador Removes Presidential Term Limits, Enabling Bukele to Seek Re-Election
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly, dominated by President Nayib Bukele’s Nuevas Ideas (NI) political party, ratified on Thursday a fast-track constitutional reform allowing indefinite presidential reelection. The ratification received three votes against—the only votes held by the opposition—and no deputies spoke before or after the vote. RELATED: El Salvador’s State of Emergency Targets Bukele’s Critics This […]
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Schwartz Media journalists banned from 7am podcast after Gaza episode prompts negative comments | Weekly Beast
Sale of 7am to Solstice Media included agreement that journalists from the Monthly and Saturday Paper would continue appearing on podcastSign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter hereSchwartz Media, publisher of the Saturday Paper, the Monthly and the Quarterly Essay, recently sold its 7am podcast to Solstice Media, with the promise its stable of journalists would still appear on the popular...
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:China happily and aggressively filling Trump’s climate vacuum
When President Donald Trump announced in early 2025 that he was withdrawing the US from the Paris climate agreement for the second time, it triggered fears that the move would undermine global efforts to slow climate change and diminish America’s global influence. A big question hung in the air: Who would step into the leadership […] The post China happily and aggressively filling Trump’s climate vacuum appeared first...
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Nvidia denies its China-bound H20 AI chips have 'backdoors' after Beijing's security concerns
Nvidia met with Beijing officials on Thursday regarding potential national security risks posed by the resumption of its H20 chip exports to the country.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Russia’s war crimes in Ukraine: the ultimate reality check for international law
In 2025, the continued imprisonment of Ukrainian OSCE staff also reveals something strikingly profound about the state of international law: international institutions meant to safeguard it are not even able to protect their own staff.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Investing in Space: You're in or you're out
Moon ventures are increasingly becoming a "stepping stone" as the space industry's enthusiasm rallies around Mars.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Two girls shot in Gaza - BBC pieces together what happened and looks at dozens more child shootings
Layan and Mira were killed in proximity to IDF soldiers - the Israeli military says intentional harm to civilians is prohibited and their cases will be examined by the authorities.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:10 Hours, 8 Tracks, 1 Lifetime: Apiwe Bubu’s 20-year journey to his debut album
Apiwe Bubu's debut album is the culmination of a decades-long journey across continents, studios and genres — finally coming home to piano
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:What’s a tax credit scholarship? The details behind the first national school voucher program
After decades of trying, conservatives this year succeeded in creating the first national school voucher program. The Republican megabill that President Donald Trump signed into law in July will establish new tax credit scholarships for families to use at private schools, including religious ones — a long-held goal of school privatization advocates who argue parents […] The post What’s a tax credit scholarship? The...
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