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Palestinian newborns starving in Gaza as infant formula runs out

Mothers fill bottles with water, whatever food they can find as Israel's blockade continues to fuel starvation crisis.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Kerr County’s top leaders were asleep, out of town during initial hours of Texas flood crisis

Two top leaders in a rural Texas county were asleep and a third was out of town in the initial hours of acatastrophic floodthat came barreling through the region, causing widespread destruction and killing more than 130 people earlier this month, according to testimony at a jointHouse and Senate hearing.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump envoy Witkoff meets Netanyahu in Israel

Visit comes amid growing pressure to alleviate humanitarian disaster in Gaza and end the war

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Weekly news quiz: A gold medal, metal funeral and rocketship mishap

A lot happened this week. Did you take it all in?

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

White House says it will begin construction on $200 million ballroom in September

Trump for months has been promising to build a ballroom, saying the White House doesn't have enough space to hold large events.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Venezuela Condemns Israeli Attack on Humanitarian Aid in Gaza: High Civilian Death Toll Alarms the World

Venezuela denounces Israelโ€™s deadly attack on Palestinians during the delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza, calling it a grave violation of international law and a weapon of war. Calls grow louder to act against impunity as casualties rise. Related: Venezuelan Minister Cabello Says โ€œJustice Is Being Servedโ€ After Uribe Conviction in Colombia On Thursday, the [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Shark tales, a sinking city and a breathless cop thriller: what to watch in August

Whether you like Nordic noir, horror, feisty feminists or gardening, our experts have rounded up the best of whatโ€™s new to streaming.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Rockabye baby: the โ€˜love songsโ€™ of lonely leopard seals resemble human nursery rhymes

Leopard seals in Antarctica live solitary lives. But the simple patterns of their underwater song, akin to nursery rhymes, bring mates from across the seas.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

A Hawaiian epic made in NZ: why Jason Momoaโ€™s Chief of War wasnโ€™t filmed in its starโ€™s homeland

One of the most expensive series ever made, Chief of War largely benefited New Zealandโ€™s production industry due to a struggling film and TV sector in Hawai'i.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

How can I tell if I am lonely? What are some of the signs?

You may feel lonely even with strong friendships if you lack deeper connection, shared identity or a sense of community. It doesnโ€™t mean youโ€™re ungrateful.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Industrial-scale deepfake abuse caused a crisis in South Korean schools. Hereโ€™s how Australia can avoid the same fate

AI-generated deepfake abuse material is easy to create โ€“ but thereโ€™s plenty we can do to stop it spreading in our schools.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Friday essay: libertarian tech titan Peter Thiel helped make JD Vance. The Republican kingmakerโ€™s influence is growing

Peter Thiel has been described as the most influential right-wing intellectual of the past 20 years. Heโ€™s funded both JD Vance and Donald Trump. Who is he?

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Colombia is producing more cocaine than ever โ€“ and more is reaching Australian shores

Not even during the darkest days of Pablo Escobarโ€™s infamous empire did Colombia produce as much cocaine as it does today.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Figma shares surge 200% in software groupโ€™s Wall Street debut

Company valued at more than $60bn following stock rally

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Half-days, free ice cream and more WFH as companies revive August perks

Some employers are letting staff log on remotely all month to offer more summer flexibility

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Houthi attacks scramble Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port ambitions

Houthi attacks scramble Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port ambitions Submitted by Sean Mathews on Thu, 07/31/2025 - 19:04 Container ship traffic at King Abdullah port plunged 70 percent last year as a result of Houthi attacks A picture taken on 1 March 2022 shows a view of cranes and shipping containers at a loading dock of Jeddah's Islamic Seaport on Saudi Arabia's western Red Sea coast (Fayez Nureldine/AFP) Off Saudi Arabia...

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

India struggle in England Test decider with captain Gill run out

India close day one of the fifth and final Test of their tour of England on 204-6 with skipper Shubman Gill was run out.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

The vexed road to recognition of a Palestinian state

Gesture has become a punishment for Israel, says former Israeli leader

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump demands drug companies lower prices before end of September

US president threatens to โ€˜deploy every tool in our arsenalโ€™ to protect Americans from โ€˜abusive drug pricesโ€™

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US court says man with defibrillator can be executed despite concerns

Tennessee's Supreme Court says Byron Black's execution can proceed over worries a medical device may prolong his death.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US to deny visas to Palestinian officials

The US says both the PLO and the Palestinian Administration continue to support "terrorism".

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Kyiv toll rises to 16 as wave of Russian strikes defies Trump ceasefire demand

A boy and his mother are among the dead and Kyiv says it has seen the biggest number of child casualties of the war.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Microsoft accuses Russiaโ€™s FSB of using malware against foreign embassies

Microsoft says cyber-espionage campaign 'poses high risk' to foreign embassies, diplomats and other groups in Moscow.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Turkish President Erdogan welcomes steps by European countries to recognise a Palestinian state

Turkish President Erdogan welcomes steps by European countries to recognise a Palestinian state Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has welcomed steps being taken by European countries to recognise a Palestinian state. โ€œWe find the recent humanitarian reactions coming from Europe, particularly from France and Britain, very valuable. We welcome every step taken toward recognition of the State of Palestine,โ€ Erdogan...

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Nurses in Abuja strike for better wages and conditions

Nurses in Nigeriaโ€™s capital, Abuja, launched a seven-day warning strike on Wednesday, demanding overdue wage increases and improved working conditions. The walkout, announced by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), has immediately strained an already fragile healthcare system. With inflation and daily expenses surging, the strike underscores deep frustrations within the public-health [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

US envoy to visit Gaza, as hospital says dozens killed seeking food

US special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Gaza on Friday to inspect food distribution sites, the White House said.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Suspiro Limeรฑo: History and Legacy of a Peruvian Classic

The Suspiro Limeรฑo is an iconic dessert in Peruvian cuisine, celebrated for its silky texture and delicate sweetness. Its nameโ€”evoking the lightness of a โ€œsighโ€โ€”speaks to Limaโ€™s poetic identity and the genteel character of its women. For over 150 years, this delicacy has transcended its humble origins to become a cultural and culinary symbol of [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Is Sudan on the path to irreversible fragmentation?

Parallel government recently formed by the RSF has been widely rejected.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Inside Israelโ€™s role in the killings at Gazaโ€™s food aid sites

Over a thousand Palestinians have been killed at food distribution sites since May, fuelling international outcry.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

International Day of the African Woman: A Call for Solidarity, Dignity, and Decolonial Struggle

Today, July 31, marks the International Day of the African Womanโ€”a moment to unite our voices across continents, from those living in the diaspora to sisters on the African continent. We honor our shared heritage and recommit to weaving dignified life strategies that promise hope for our futures and for the children who follow. True [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Argentina to Grant Citizenship to Foreign Investors Without Residency Requirement

The security-related institutions will be involved in evaluating applications to citizenship. On Thursday, President Javier Milei signed a decree granting Argentine citizenship to foreign investors, even if they do not reside in the South American country. RELATED: Governors to Unite in an Electoral Front Opposing Milei Ahead of Upcoming Elections โ€œA foreign individual who has [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

European Union expects 15% U.S. tariffs on Friday, but key document still not complete

The European Commission says it presumes the United States will impose a 15% tariff on most EU exports from Friday.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Refugee and migrant crossings to UK hit record high by end of July

More than 25,000 people have crossed the English Channel to the UK in 2025, the highest total this early in the year.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Record number of US Democrats vote to block offensive weapons transfers to Israel

Record number of US Democrats vote to block offensive weapons transfers to Israel Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Thu, 07/31/2025 - 16:38 Though the resolutions failed, the result points to a significant shift among longtime pro-Israel liberal lawmakers Independent US Senator Bernie Sanders speaks on Senate floor in Washington, DC, to urge colleagues to support his resolution blocking the transfer of offensive...

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

How wealthy yacht buyers plan to avoid the European tariffs

American boat buyers and European shipyards are scrambling to assess the damage from the proposed U.S. 15% tariffs on European-made goods.

Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International