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Trump and Starmer discuss 'desperate situation' in Gaza and ending the war in Ukraine

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with US President Donald Trump on Monday at the American leader's golf resort in Scotland, where they discussed the 'desperate situation' in Gaza and ending the war in Ukraine.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Russia launches first commercial passenger flights to North Korea in decades

The first flight operated by Russian carrier Nordwind took off from Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport on Sunday.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

South Africa: Suspended Police Chief Mchunu Says He Was Blindsided by Criminal Gang Accusations

[Scrolla] Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu says Mkhwanazi had enough time to raise concerns with him directly before going public with corruption accusations Mchunu tells Constitutional Court he was completely caught off guard by the police commissioner's sudden press conference attacking him.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

A New Jersey Shore Town Has Turned to Oysters to Fight Sea Level Rise and Erosion

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J.โ€”Every year, hungry restaurant patrons slurp down fat, juicy oysters, their greyish-white shells cast aside with little thought. But here on this picturesque barrier island, the crusty shells are a valuable commodity and are hauled away by township workers, sorted by volunteers and destined for a whole new life. Come September, the [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Where is Nvidia? Chinese rivals take the limelight at major AI event in Shanghai

Despite hopes of selling its less advanced H20 chip to China again, Nvidia didn't have a booth at the World AI Conference that opened Saturday in Shanghai.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Palestinian-Australian MP says his people are always made to be โ€˜strangers in their own homesโ€™

Labor MP Basem Abdo urges government to make โ€˜historic commitmentโ€™ to international law and human rights in his first speech to parliamentFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe newly elected MP Basem Abdo has told parliament in his first speech the government should make a โ€œhistoric commitmentโ€ to international law, human rights and peace,...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

โ€˜A huge human costโ€™: Labor criticised over delays to aged care reforms as waitlist grows

Senate votes to establish inquiry after aged care minister rejects calls to bring forward additional 20,000 home care packagesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor is facing a backlash over aged care services as a delay to landmark reforms prompts calls for urgent funding for 20,000 additional home packages and warnings that a two-speed...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Senate votes down Hanson push to scrap net zero by 2050 policy โ€“ as it happened

This blog is now closedAustralia wonโ€™t receive Aukus nuclear submarines unless US doubles shipbuilding, admiral warnsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTaiwan wonโ€™t join Exercise Talisman Sabre, says Labor MPJumping back to Labor frontbencher Tanya Plibersek on Sunrise this morning, on a panel with Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce, Plibersek says the government isnโ€™t considering allowing Taiwan to...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Five killed in Bangkok market mass shooting

Police say officers are investigating the motive behind the incident in Thailand's capital.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Congo-Kinshasa: Over 40 Killed in Militant Attack on Church

[DW] Militants backed by the "Islamic State" group attacked a Catholic church in eastern Congo, leaving more than 40 people dead. The attack put an end to months-long calm in the region.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Congo-Kinshasa: Churchgoers Killed in DR Congo Attack Linked to Islamic State-Affiliated Forces

[allAfrica] Dozens of people have been killed in a brutal attack by the Islamic State-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the town of Komanda, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Pakistan Achieves First Current Account Surplus in 14 Years

Government officials are highlighting this as a sign of economic stabilization.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

More than 40 killed in DR Congo attack linked to Islamic State

Most of the dead were worshippers taking part in a night vigil which was stormed by armed men, officials said.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

China investigates head monk of Shaolin 'Kung Fu' temple

Shi Yongxin earned the nickname "CEO monk" for popularising Shaolin kung fu around the world.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Sewage spill caused deadly train derailment in Germany, police say

The train driver, another rail employee and one passenger died, while 41 people were injured, prosecutors say.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

The Roots of the Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict

The acrimonious dispute, which flared into violence last week, concerns much more than a few square kilometers of rugged territory.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

UN chief urges Australia to aim higher as it debates climate goals

Despite efforts to reduce emissions faster, Australia is one of the biggest polluters per capita.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Europe demands Israel do more on aid, as malnutrition spreads in Gaza

Israel is facing mounting pressure from Western allies amid widespread starvation across the Gaza Strip.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Precious finger traces from First Nations ancestors revealed in a glittering mountain cave in Australia

Thousands of years ago, adults and children left their marks on soft rock surfaces deep in this cave in GunaiKurnai Country.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

How plantations work towards ecological balance

Timber production is important for South Africa but it covers huge swaths of land. The movement of species is assisted through the creation of corridors between the plantations

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Macron's recognition of the state of Palestine: bravo or dรฉjร ย vu?

Recognising the state of Palestine is perfectly in line with France's foreign policy โ€” it's the rest of Paris' actions that aren't, writes the former policy advisor for Renew Europe for the Middle East.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

President Maduro Salutes GPPSB Triumphs in Local Elections

The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro Moros, stated in a speech that โ€œtoday the victory of the revolutionary popular bloc has been consolidated,โ€ following the release of the first bulletin from the National Electoral Council (CNE) regarding the local elections in the early hours of Monday. The government-aligned Gran Polo Patriotico [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Response to Chrispin Phiriโ€™s open letter

My position is that journalists have a duty to raise serious allegations โ€” especially when they involve governments, foreign policy or international law

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

EU cuts losses as von der Leyen agrees 15-percent tariff deal with Trump

The EU has cut its losses on transatlantic trade after agreeing a tariff deal with US president Donald Trump that will slap 15-percent import duties on mostEU goods.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

How Indiaโ€™s Patriarchy Drove a Woman Student to Self-Immolate

A 20-year-old studentโ€™s complaints of sexual harassment by her college professor in Odisha were ignored by the authorities for over 6 months.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Venezuelaโ€™s Great Patriotic Pole Wins 280 Mayoralties: CNE

The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) achieved a major victory in the municipal elections on Sunday, July 27, securing the countryโ€™s major mayoralties, according to the first official bulletin from the National Electoral Council (CNE). RELATED: Defense Minister Denounces US Spy Plane Incursion in Venezuela During Election Day At 11:28 p.m., CNE President Elvis [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Which schools and colleges are being investigated by the Trump administration?

The Trump administration moved quickly after taking office to open dozens of investigations into schools and universities nationwide. Most of those announced publicly mark a dramatic shift in priorities from previous administrations. The Education Department and other agencies are looking into allegations of antisemitism and racial discrimination against white students at dozens of colleges. The [โ€ฆ] The post Which...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Hechinger Report favicon The Hechinger Report

OPINION: Hereโ€™s how we hold on to experienced teachers: Give them the support they need

In the race to help students recover from pandemic-related learning loss, education leaders have overlooked one of the most powerful tools already at their disposal: experienced teachers. For decades, a myth has persisted in education policy circles that after their first few years on the job, teachers stop improving. This belief has undercut efforts to [โ€ฆ] The post OPINION: Hereโ€™s how we hold on to experienced...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Hechinger Report favicon The Hechinger Report

Top Australian writers urge Albanese to abolish Job-Ready Graduates, calling their humanities degrees life changing

Tim Winton, Helen Garner and Peter Garrett are just a few of the high-profile signatories to an open letter against Job-Ready Graduates โ€“ and for the humanities.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Tech giant Palantir helps the US government monitor its citizens. Its CEO wants Silicon Valley to find its moral compass

Palantir works with the US military and ICE. CEO Alex Karp argues too many tech companies are wasting their โ€˜creative brillianceโ€™ on dating apps and online shopping.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Independent MP Nicolette Boele calls out parliament's lack of ambition in her first speech โ€“ video

Nicolette Boele, who sensationally beat Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian by just 26 votes in the seat of Bradfield, gave her maiden speech to parliament on Monday, saying Australia is moving towards a decentralised and more people-centred rather than party-centred democracy. She said there was 'widespread conviction' that politicians were 'incapable of dealing with systemic longstanding issues' such as regulating...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Rwanda: What to Know As New Medical Tariffs Come Into Force

[New Times] Private health facilities across Rwanda are closely evaluating the impact of new medical tariffs that came into effect on July 1.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

AI for the ancient world: how a new machine learning system can help make sense of Latin inscriptions

The Aeneas system promises โ€˜useful research starting pointsโ€™ โ€“ and it seems to deliver.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Road to Palestinian state must pass through Saudi Arabia

War makes bystanders feel powerless. Throughout the so-far 22 months of brutal conflict that began with Hamasโ€™s slaughter and abduction of Israelis in October 2023, Europeans have looked and felt impotent. This has only partly been because they have also been divided; mainly, it has been because their words, brave or not, proved irrelevant. The [โ€ฆ] The post Road to Palestinian state must pass through Saudi Arabia...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times