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Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos to begin serving his 7-year fraud sentence

The New York Republican pleaded guilty last summer to federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges for deceiving donors and stealing peopleโ€™s identities in order to fund his congressional campaign.

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

Is Trump using Africa as a โ€˜dumping groundโ€™ for criminals?

Activists and rights groups have criticised Trump's 'third country' scheme to deport criminals.

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

Latest news bulletin | July 25th โ€“ Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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

Japanโ€™s Neighbors Anxiously Assess the Results of the Upper House Election

Russia, China, and South Korea are trying to predict what the rise of Japanโ€™s far right will mean for their interests.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Former Congolese president on trial for treason

Joseph Kabila denies backing the M23 rebels, who have seized large parts of the mineral-rich east.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Desantis says deportation flights from Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center have begun

DeSantis said Friday that the flights operated by the Department of Homeland Security have transferred about 100 detainees from the immigration detention center to other countries.

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

Nigeria: Succour for Tudun Biri Community As NGO Launches Empowerment Programme

[Leadership] The Anti-Sexual Violence Lead Support Initiative (ASVIOL Support Initiative) launched an economic empowerment programme for residents of the Tudun Biri Community in the Igabi local government area of Kaduna State yesterday.

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

Nigeria: Federal Govt Frees 4,550 Inmates to Decongest Prisons

[Leadership] In a bid to address persistent overcrowding in correctional facilities, the federal government has released 4,550 inmates, thereby reducing the national custodial population from over 86,000 to approximately 81,450.

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

Trump signals positive meeting with Powell on US interest rates

Trump shifts tone on Powell, calling him 'a very good man' after their meeting on interest rates.

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

Nigeria: Presidency Faults Kwankwaso's Claim, Says North Not Sidelined

[Leadership] The Presidency has strongly rejected accusations by 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso that President Bola Tinubu's administration has marginalised Northern Nigeria in the distribution of national resources.

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

Volkswagen cuts guidance after taking $1.5 billion hit from U.S. tariffs in first half

Europe's biggest carmaker posted a sharp drop in second-quarter profit, primarily due to high costs from increased U.S. import tariffs.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Tanzania: Uhuru Torch Race Heads to Launch, Visit 38.89bn/-Projects Countrywide

[Daily News] Tabora -- THE Uhuru Torch will be officially launched tomorrow in Tabora Region, marking the beginning of a nationwide journey of hope, unity, and development.

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

Kenya: Vocal Ruto Critic 'Abducted' in Dar es Salaam

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan activist Mwabili Mwagodi, a leading critic of President William Ruto's church fundraising spree, has been reported missing in Dar es Salaam under circumstances that rights groups claim point to a possible abduction.

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

Uganda: From Music to Presidential Race

[Nile Post] Renowned music manager Benjamin Kalyesubula, popularly known as Manager Jamal, has officially declared his intention to run for Uganda's presidency in the 2026 general elections.

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

Can Barack Obama be prosecuted over โ€˜Russian interferenceโ€™ intelligence?

Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard claims former president 'conspired' to discredit Trump's 2016 election win.

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

Uganda: Uganda Gears Up for 2026 Elections As Promises of Reform Face Lingering Doubts

[Nile Post] With the 2026 elections on the horizon, Uganda is entering a critical political moment as rallies and campaigns intensify across the country.

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

Iran and E3 nations agree to resume nuclear talks after no breakthrough in Istanbul

The E3 nations reiterated that the "snapback" mechanism remains an option if Tehran fails to cooperate with the IAEA and reduce its stockpile of enriched uranium.

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

UK ban on Palestine Action at odds with international law, says UN rights chief

UK ban on Palestine Action at odds with international law, says UN rights chief Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 16:03 Volker Turk calls proscription of campaign group 'disproportionate and unnecessary', urging government to rescind it UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk delivers a speech during the opening of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, on 24 February 2025...

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

Southern Africa: WFP Concludes El Nino Emergency Drought Relief Response Through the Global Humanitarian Fund in Namibia

[WFP] Windhoek -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in collaboration with partner organisations, has successfully wrapped up a critical a nine-month emergency response in support of the Government of Namibia's Emergency Drought Response Plan to the El Niรฑo-induced drought. With a contribution of US$3 million from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (UN-CERF), WFP supported the government in delivering...

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

Mess with public holidays at your peril

There are better ways to raise productivity than making people work on Easter Monday

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

Africa: Kenya Eyes Bigger Stake in $20bn Africa Film Economy At Lagos Forum

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's film and creative sector is set to gain from the upcoming Africa Film Finance Forum (AFFF), which returns this September in Lagos, Nigeria, with an ambitious goal of unlocking a $20 billion Pan-African film economy.

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

A Trade โ€˜Dealโ€™ and a Historic Election: Whatโ€™s Next for Japan?

What comes next for Japan?

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Cracks widen in Japan and USโ€™s interpretation of tariff trade deal

Tokyo officials contest Washingtonโ€™s claim that American investors assured of vast share of profits from joint investment

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

Trump says Hamas 'didn't want deal' as US and Israel leave Gaza talks

Hamas expresses "surprise" after US envoy Steve Witkoff also accuses the group of showing "a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire".

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

Trader who claims he made 97% of hedge fundโ€™s revenues sues over bonus

Robert Gagliardi was denied payout, with Evolution Capital blaming โ€˜abrasive attitudeโ€™

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

Venezuela Applauds French Recognition of the Palestinian State

The Bolivarian diplomacy pointed out that โ€˜the Palestinian cause is the cause of all humanity, of justice, legality, and sovereignty.โ€™ On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will recognize the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly scheduled for September. RELATED: Portugal Open to Recognizing The Palestinian State โ€œTrue to its [โ€ฆ]

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

Trump: 50-50 chance of reaching trade deal with EU

The U.S. and EU have been locked in intense negotiations as the deadline looms for Trump to impose a 30 percent tariff on all imports from the bloc.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Highway to hell: What are the most dangerous roads in Europe?

A new index ranked the European countries where your car is most likely to break down. Here are the top 10 countries on the 'black list'.

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

Why Is Taiwan Supporting an Illegal Israeli Settlement in the Occupied West Bank?

Taiwanโ€™s reported donation to a medical facility could make it complicit in Israelโ€™s violations of international law.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

UK foreign secretary suggests decision on Palestinian state likely in autumn

UK foreign secretary suggests decision on Palestinian state likely in autumn UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has suggested that British policy on recognising a Palestinian state will be decided in the autumn, Foreign Office sources have told Middle East Eye. Lammyโ€™s remarks appeared to suggest the UK may be aligning its timetable with France, after President Emmanuel Macron said Paris would recognise a Palestinian...

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

Bateteba left what once felt like โ€˜the safest place in the worldโ€™ to build a life in Australia. Thousands hope to follow

With more than 80% of Tuvaluโ€™s population applying for โ€˜climate visasโ€™, the tiny South Pacific island nationโ€™s Australian diaspora is only set to growGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBateteba Aselu describes her former life in Tuvalu as like living in the โ€œsafest place in the worldโ€ where the community looked out for each other, there was no homelessness and you rarely heard the sirens of...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Australiaโ€™s parliament opens with tradition and pageantry โ€“ plus a sideshow of protest and reactionary zeal | Tom McIlroy

There was the usual welcome to country and speech by the governor general โ€“ but members of the Nationals, One Nation and the Greens had battles to fightGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJust as the governor general, Sam Mostyn, was preparing to address the ceremonial opening of federal parliament this week, word got around the press gallery that One Nation was preparing to mount a stunt.Along...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Charge higher-income patients for NHS to offset UKโ€™s spending squeeze, says IMF

Fund says Britain should consider new models for public services and pensions in the long-term

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

Air drops of aid to resume in Gaza, Israeli official tells AFP

Air drops of aid to resume in Gaza, Israeli official tells AFP Aid drops of aid over Gaza will resume soon, an Israeli official on Friday told news agency AFP. "Humanitarian aid air drops on the Gaza Strip will resume in the upcoming days. They will be managed by the UAE and Jordan," the official told AFP. The enclave is severely short of food and essential supplies as Israel has blocked all aid and killed over 1,000...

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

German politician steps down over swastika on ballot

The German state of Baden-Wรผrttemberg's deputy speaker stepped down after admitting he drew a swastika on a ballot beside an AfD lawmaker's name. Daniel Born said he had made a "serious mistake" during a vote.

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