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'I'm so tired': Mother of starving Gazan baby speaks to BBC

Hedaya al-Muta'wi's 18-month-old son Mohammed suffers from malnutrition due to famine, weighing just 6kg.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

'We live in terror': Egyptians in Saudi Arabia await imminent execution

'We live in terror': Egyptians in Saudi Arabia await imminent execution Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 14:53 The men are among a surging number of foreign nationals facing execution for drug charges in Saudi Arabia, which rights groups say is an 'unprecedented execution crisis' Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman greets spectators as he attends the King's Cup final match between Ittihad...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Acquaintance of suspect in plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts convicted in Austria

An Austrian court on Friday convicted an acquaintance of the main suspect in last year's foiled plan toattack Taylor Swift concertsin Vienna on terrorism charges unrelated to the plot and sentenced him to two years in prison.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

July 25: Honoring the Legacy and Struggles of Afrodescendant Women

This Friday, the world commemorates the International Day of Afrodescendant Women, a date that transcends symbolism to amplify the voices, resilience, and contributions of women who have historically defied both visible and invisible barriers. Established in 1992 during the First Meeting of Afro-Latin American, Afro-Caribbean and Diaspora Women in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the day […]

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

International Committee of the Red Cross: 'No excuse' for 'abhorrent' Gaza starvation

International Committee of the Red Cross: 'No excuse' for 'abhorrent' Gaza starvation The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in New York issued a statement on Friday decrying conditions in Gaza and calling on 'states' to uphold international legal obligations. The statement does not name Israel except for one mention: that Israel allow for the ICRC to resume visits to Palestinian detainees. "There is no...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Brazilians Condemn U.S. Interference Over Bolsonaro Case

Bar associations and judges’ associations called for political differences to be set aside in order to defend Brazil’s sovereignty. On Friday, more than 250 Brazilian social organizations issued a manifesto in defense of national sovereignty in response to interference from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has threatened to sanction the country over what he claims […]

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Taxpayer organisation calls for criminal investigation of two ex-EU Commissioners for NGO funding

A taxpayer group has called for criminal investigation into alleged unlawful payments by former commissioners to environmental NGOs. The allegations revive controversy surrounding NGO payments.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Canary Wharf hotel becomes flashpoint for anti-migrant protests

Demonstrations show no signs of abating with unrest expected in other parts of England this weekend

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

France, Germany and UK press Israel over Gaza aid to end 'humanitarian catastrophe'

The call from France, Germany and the UK comes a day after French President Emmanuel Macron's surprise announcement that France would officially recognise Palestinian statehood.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israeli military to permit foreign governments to carry out Gaza aid drops

Israeli military to permit foreign governments to carry out Gaza aid drops The Israeli military on Friday announced it would allow for foreign governments to carry out Gaza aid drops from the sky to feed Palestinians it has starved. Israel has imposed a total siege on Gaza since March, and has not allowed the United Nations to distribute food aid there. Parachuted aid drops can begin immediately, the Israeli military...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Germany urged to reverse Yazidi family's removal to Iraq

Brandenburg's interior minister hopes to bring back a Yazidi family deported to Iraq despite a court ruling halting their removal. The case has sparked criticism over the deportation of people who escaped a genocide.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump brings war against the Fed to Powell’s home turf

Current and former officials view the US president’s widening assault on the central bank with alarm

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

More than 220 UK lawmakers urge PM to recognise Palestinian state

More than 220 UK lawmakers urge PM to recognise Palestinian state A letter sent to the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday, urging him to recognise a Palestinian state and follow in France's footsteps, has been signed by 221 members of parliament thus far. The MPs represent all four of the major parties in Britain: Labour, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, and the Scottish National Party. "We write to you in...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US regional banks need to team up to compete

Smaller banks are being squeezed by Wall Street giants such as JPMorgan and Bank of America

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Capital gains tax receipts fall after big cuts in allowances

Revenue falls 18 per cent in 2023-24 to 12.1bn as the UK’s efforts to increase revenues from the levy backfire

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Meta to suspend political advertising in the EU as transparency law looms

The social media giant follows Alphabet, Google’s parent company, which made a similar decision in November.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Venezuela, Chevron, and the Licenses: Economic Opening or Political Control Strategy?

Since the death of President Hugo Chavez, Venezuela has gone through one of the most complex periods in its recent history. The combination of an economic crisis and unprecedented external pressures has shaped the country’s trajectory. In 2014, the U.S. Congress passed Public Law 113-278 for the β€œDefense of Human Rights and Civil Society in […]

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

'They want to die': US ramps up efforts to fault Hamas for collapse of ceasefire talks

'They want to die': US ramps up efforts to fault Hamas for collapse of ceasefire talks Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 16:38 President Donald Trump said the group wants to 'die' and signalled US support for more Israeli attacks US President Donald Trump speaks to the media on 24 June 2025 (Screenshot) Off US President Donald Trump blamed Hamas on Friday for the collapse of Gaza ceasefire talks, even as...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Suspending negotiations can be 'normal procedure' in complex Gaza ceasefire talks, mediators say

Suspending negotiations can be 'normal procedure' in complex Gaza ceasefire talks, mediators say The Arab mediators between the US and Israel on one side, and Hamas on the other, have said that it is "normal procedure" to suspend negotiations for a time in order to carry out consultations. The joint statement from Qatar and Egypt on Friday came a day after the Israeli and US delegations withdrew from Doha, where Gaza...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

How to live in a G minus one world

As America disengages, other countries are having to work together to find solutions to global problems

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US military expands enforcement role at Mexican border under Donald Trump

Trump has boosted military involvement in immigration efforts, including assisting ICE and holding detainees on bases.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Monsoons claim hundreds of lives across South Asia

Death toll rises to more than 250 people in Pakistan, with rains destroying crops and stranding tourists

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Stephen Colbert, the cancelled late night TV host

The comedian’s ousting ahead of Paramount’s $8bn sale to Skydance raises concerns about political interest in US media

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Palestinian journalist Adam Abu Harbid killed in Israeli strike

An Israeli strike on a tent killed several people overnight, including journalist Adam Abu Harbid.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

People’s Summit for Peace and Against War Meets in Venezuela

ALBA-TCP Secretary Rander PeΓ±a warns against global rise of fascism. On Friday, the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America–Peoples’ Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) launched the β€œSummit of the Peoples for Peace and Against War in Caracas.” RELATED: ALBA-TCP Demands UN Commissioner’s Office Address the Kidnapping of Venezuelan Minors β€œThe global political right is intensifying […]

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Thailand declares martial law in 8 Cambodia border regions

Thailand has declared martial law in eight districts near its border with Cambodia as deadly fighting enters its second day, with no signs of it easing up. DW has the latest.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Donald Trump’s Turnberry dream of bringing back the Open

Lossmaking Scottish golf resort is no closer to hosting the tournament 11 years after it was bought by the US president

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Volkswagen profits tumble as tariffs weigh on auto industry

Carmaker joins Stellantis and GM in reporting hits to their profits as tariffs drive up costs for the industry.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

IJF World Judo Tour: Rising Stars Shine in Mongolia

Day 1 of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam delivered spectacular action. Japan’s Kondo, Shirakane, and Fujihiro struck gold, while Galitskaia and Nutfulloev made big breakthroughs. A thrilling start to Mongolia’s judo showcase!

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

France, UK, Germany call for Gaza ceasefire

France, UK, Germany call for Gaza ceasefire The leaders of the so-called E3 group of France, Britain and Germany called on Friday for an end to the war in Gaza through a an immediate ceasefire and said they were committed to supporting diplomatic efforts by the United States, Qatar and Egypt. "The humanitarian catastrophe that we are witnessing in Gaza must end now...We firmly oppose all efforts to impose Israeli...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Rachel Reeves considers law change to shield lenders from car loan payouts

UK chancellor drawing up contingency plans ahead of Supreme Court ruling next week

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Netanyahu says Israel considering alternatives to ceasefire talks with Hamas

All sides have held weeks of ceasefire talks in Qatar, reporting small signs of progress but no major breakthroughs have happened.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Amelia PelΓ‘ez: The Master of Color and Cuban Modernity

Amelia PelΓ‘ez del Casal (1896–1968) is one of the most influential figures in modern Cuban art. Her body of work, which blends elements of Cubism with symbols of national identity, has left a lasting mark on the island’s visual arts and gained international recognition for its distinctive style. RELATED: Remedios Varo, Magician and Alchemist of […]

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

He went to get aid and didn't come back - stories of people killed in Gaza

As aid agencies warn of "mass starvation", the BBC hears from the relatives of some of those killed in the past week.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba avoid sanctions over MLS All-Star snub

Former Barcelona duo Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba could have been banned for one match after sitting out All-Star match.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East