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Tories, Reform and the launch of the new left
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:
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Trump’s media war: White House takes aim at South Park, Stephen Colbert and Joy Behar
The White House is fighting back against what it calls “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” targeting satirical media and political talk shows.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Iran sends telecomms satellite Nahid-2 into orbit on board Russian Soyuz rocket
The Soyuz-2.1b rocket blasted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Siberia on Friday morning, carrying the Nahid-2 satellite and 18 other small payloads, according to Iranian state media.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Iran sends telecoms satellite Nahid-2 into orbit on board Russian Soyuz rocket
The Soyuz-2.1b rocket blasted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Siberia on Friday morning, carrying the Nahid-2 satellite and 18 other small payloads, according to Iranian state media.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Portugal Open to Recognizing The Palestinian State
France had previously announced its willingness to recognize the Palestinian state. On Friday, Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel said his country is open to recognizing the State of Palestine, following France’s signal that it intends to do so in September. RELATED: Venezuela Urges Global Solidarity: “Palestina Vivirá, Palestina Vencerá” , Call for Emergency Ministerial Meeting […]
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Kazakhstan is drawing foreign direct investment, even as global FDI flows slow. Here’s how:
FDI in Kazakhstan is slowing, but multibillion-euro deals are still landing. Officials call the shift cyclical, not a sign of waning investor confidence.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Forty-seven’s incurable obsession with 44
Trump is resurfacing Obamagate as a distraction from the Epstein imbroglio
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:France Refocuses Its Indo-Pacific Strategy Amid a Shifting Global Order
France’s new Indo-Pacific document centers on its territories and forging robust partnerships with regional powers – while sharpening criticism of China.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:UK and Australia to sign 50-year nuclear submarine treaty as US reviews AUKUS treaty
The three-way alliance was announced in 2021 to contend with growing Chinese military might in the Asia-Pacific region.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:EU regulators give backing to first-of-its-kind inhaler that is more climate-friendly
Inhalers may be small, but they can make a big impact on the environment.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Outrage among Germany's imams: Seyran Ateş' warnings against 'Islamisation' dangerous
Seyran Ateş, imam of the only liberal mosque in Germany, warned of Islamisation in Europe. Imams are now speaking out, accusing her of using "dangerous" language.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Extent of damage from Cyprus wildfires becoming clear as blazes brought under control
Mourning for an elderly couple who were killed as the gird operator works to restore electricity in affected areas.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Five key takeaways from the ICJ’s historic climate ruling and what comes next
The ICJ’s advisory opinion spells out states’ duties on climate, opening doors for lawsuits and stronger climate action.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:The Bodhisattva and the Shrine: Cultural Repatriation and Diplomacy in Japan-South Korea Relations
Unresolved colonial histories and collective traumas continue to shape relations in East Asia through significant historical objects.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Can this ‘Air Scooter’ cross the English Channel safely? Franky Zapata attempts new feat
The company’s CEO will attempt to cross the English Channel without a parachute to use in an emergency.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:3-Day Mourning Declared in Russia’s Far East Regions After Plane Crash
PM Mishustin ordered the creation of a government commission to oversee the response and compensation process. On Thursday, authorities in Russia’s Amur Oblast and Khabarovsk Territory declared three days of mourning following the crash of an An-24 passenger aircraft that claimed the lives of all people on board. RELATED: Russia to Build Six Nuclear Submarines […]
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Rabi Lamichhane, Nepal’s Anti-system Star, Meets the System
Rabi Lamichhane may be in jail, but the political vacuum that enabled his rise remains intact.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Setback in search for new UK weapons chief as shortlisted candidate pulls out
Creation of role to oversee procurement is part of shake-up at Ministry of Defence
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:'We lived through hell,' say Venezuelans released from mega-prison in El Salvador
Four men deported from the US to a notorious facility in El Salvador tell the BBC after their release they were mistreated.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:'Ghana gives me more than football'
Born in England, Ghana forward Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah explains what it is like to be a diaspora player at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Africa: Strengthening Africa-Caribbean trade and investment in an era of Global Trade Disruption
[Afreximbank] The share of bilateral exports between Africa and the Caribbean, despite extensive shared history, has never surpassed 6%, according to an ITC and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) study, leaving much room for growth of up to $2.1 billion within the next 5 years according to new studies. Key to this growth is adding value in priority sectors, such as minerals, processed food, , manufactured...
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:EU regulator backs new Alzheimer’s treatment, reversing initial decision to reject it
An expert committee recommended that the drug be offered to a narrow group of patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:European Central Bank Leaves Rates Unchanged, Stays Cautious on Next Steps
The stabilising inflation outlook is putting the ECB in a favourable position to wind down its rate-cutting cycle. On Thursday, the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to leave key interest rates unchanged, falling short of giving any clues about its next move. RELATED: European Commission to Review Polish Government’s Criticism of Grok The stabilising inflation […]
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:The Trump Effect: Universities Under Siege in the U.S.
The second administration of Donald Trump has implemented a series of policies that are radically transforming the landscape of higher education in the United States. RELATED: U.S. Universities Tighten Rules to Prevent Pro-Palestine Rallies From cuts to federal funding and the suspension of visas for international students to attacks on academic freedom and the elimination […]
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:UN urges restraint as Thailand-Cambodia clashes displace thousands; Security Council meets
The UN Secretary-General has urged “utmost restraint” amid intensifying border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia as the Security Council met behind closed doors on Friday to address the most serious escalation between the two Southeast Asian neighbours in more than a decade.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:UN warns of escalating human toll in Ukraine amid relentless aerial attacks, mounting aid shortfall
Russian aerial attacks continue to intensify across Ukraine, exacting a rising toll on civilians and infrastructure, senior UN officials told the Security Council on Friday, warning of mounting humanitarian needs amid faltering donor support.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:In hard-hitting human rights address, Guterres calls for urgent action on Gaza, authoritarianism and climate justice
The world is facing a “moral crisis” marked by rising authoritarianism, deepening inequality and a dangerous indifference to human suffering, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns in a powerful address on human rights.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Gaza: More deaths reported as starvation spreads
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has again sounded the alarm over the catastrophic and rapidly deteriorating conditions in the Gaza Strip as Israeli military operations continue to cause death, displacement and destruction.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Syria: Deadly sectarian violence displaces thousands in Sweida; healthcare attacked
As deadly sectarian violence continues to displace hundreds of thousands of civilians in Syria’s Sweida Governorate, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Friday that attacks on health facilities had killed two doctors.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Gaza First Person: ‘The best of humankind in a place abandoned by humanity’
In the centre of war-torn Gaza, UN staff continue to work despite the “unprecedented” destruction and suffering around them, according to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Head of Office.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Situation in Ukraine
The UN Security Council is meeting on Friday morning to discuss the situation in Ukraine amid mounting concerns over the intensifying hostilities and growing humanitarian needs. Senior UN political affairs and humanitarian officials are expected to brief the Council. Follow our live coverage from UN News, in coordination with UN Meetings Coverage, for updates from the chamber. UN News App users can follow here.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:1.3 million Sudanese return home, offering fragile hope for recovery
With pockets of relative safety emerging in Sudan, over 1.3 million Sudanese people, including one million who were internally displaced and over 300,000 refugees, have returned home, according to UN agencies.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:EU fires warning shot at Spain over Huawei reliance
Move comes days after details emerge of Madrid’s 12mn wiretap contract with Chinese tech company
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Implications of ISKP’s Declaration of War Against the Baloch Liberation Army
ISKP is weaker than the BLA in Balochistan. That could restrain it from attacking the latter in the immediate future.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Hammered by US tariffs, Volkswagen’s profit drops sharply
Germany’s Volkswagen cut its financial guidance for 2025 after US tariffs took a 1.3 billion toll on its income in the first six months. But European sales and EVs appear to support future growth.
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