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Tesla's stock plunges 8% after another weak quarter for auto sales

Tesla is facing stiffer competition globally from electric vehicle players, especially low-cost competitors from China.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Gaza artist destroys art to turn frames into firewood

Gazan artist Taha Abu Ghali shared a video of him destroying his paintings so he can use the frames as firewood to cook.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Russia Clamps Down on Online Searches

Click to expand Image Police detain an activist in front of the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament, in Moscow, Russia, July 22, 2025, before lawmakers approved a bill that punishes online searches for information that is deemed "extremist." 2025 AP Photo This week, Russia’s State Duma, the lower chamber of parliament,adopted a draft law that imposes fines on ordinary citizens for β€œintentionally”...

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

France to recognize Palestinian statehood as Europe hardens stance on Israel

French President Emmanuel Macron announced the move ahead of a call with the U.K. and Germany on Thursday.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Macron announces that France will recognise Palestine as a state

In a statement published on Thursday night, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will recognise Palestine as a state, a move that is to be formalised at the UN General Assembly this coming September.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Middle East: France to formally recognize Palestinian state

French President Macron said France will formally recognize Palestinian statehood in September. Meanwhile, Trump envoy Witkoff said the US is withdrawing from Gaza talks. Follow DW for this and the latest updates.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US, Israel recall teams from Gaza ceasefire talks after Hamas proposal

US special envoy Steve Witkoff accuses Palestinian group of showing 'a lack of desire' to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

China’s Visa-Free Diplomacy

China now has the most liberal visa regime since the founding of the People’s Republic in 1949. Will it last?

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Glass Lewis sues Texas over new ESG and DEI limits on proxy advisers

State law will limit advice to shareholders based on β€˜non-financial’ factors

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US court rules that Trump's ban on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional

US court rules that Trump's ban on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Thu, 07/24/2025 - 17:43 US Court of Appeals upholds nationwide ban on Trump's executive order Olga Urbina and her nine-month-old son Ares Webster participate in a protest outside the US Supreme Court over President Donald Trump's move to end birthright citizenship (Drew Angerer/AFP) Off President Donald Trump's...

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli settler attacks show new level of violence, organisation

Israeli settlers are becoming more brazen and heavily armed, attacking Palestinians with impunity.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Fact check: Did 'The Simpsons' predict Coldplay kiss cam?

From the viral Coldplay kiss cam moment to Trump's presidency, "The Simpsons" cartoon has often been credited with predicting world events. But not all of these claims are true. DW looked into the most unbelievable ones.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

France to recognise State of Palestine, Macron announces

France to recognise State of Palestine, Macron announces French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday announced that his country will recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September. "True to its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognise the State of Palestine. I will make the solemn announcement at the United...

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Honeywell's post-earnings drop was disrespectful. Here's where we stand on the stock

It's a buying opportunity for new investors ahead of the conglomerate's breakup into three publicly traded companies.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

India’s Pant defies injury but England control of fourth Test

India's injured Rishabh Pant hits 54 after surprise return before England takes control of fourth Test.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

King meets Modi after India-UK trade deal signed

The free trade deal is expected to cut tariffs on goods and increase market access for both countries.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

US will not attend United Nations conference on two-state solution

US will not attend United Nations conference on two-state solution US State Department deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott told reporters on Thursday that the Trump administration will not attend a two-day United Nations conference on establishing a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. The conference, first conceived as a joint effort by Saudi Arabia and France, is set to take place next week in New York.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Zelenskyy signals retreat from power grab after mass protests in Ukraine

President takes advice from UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer on independence of corruption watchdogs

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern in merger talks to create coast-to-coast railroad

There's widespread debate over whether such a merger would be approved by U.S. regulators, which have established a high bar for consolidation in the crucial industry.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

From Hulkamania to Trumpamania: Hulk Hogan’s political journey

Hulk Hogan once claimed he wanted to be U.S. president.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

US negotiators cut short Gaza ceasefire talks, accusing Hamas of lacking 'good faith'

A breakthrough in talks on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has eluded Trump's administration for months asconditions continues to deteriorate in Gaza.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK charity warned by regulator over fundraising video for Israeli soldiers

UK charity warned by regulator over fundraising video for Israeli soldiers TheUK’scharity regulator has issued an official warning to a British charity which raises funds to supportIsraelisoldiers over a "distressing" video posted on its website. The Charity Commission said the London-based UK Friends of the Association for the Wellbeing of Israel's Soldiers (UK-AWIS) had β€œbreached their legal duties” after publishing...

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

EU and China say β€˜green is the colour of co-operation’ in climate leadership pledge

Effort made to galvanise support amid geopolitical tensions is rare area of mutual agreement between the two sides

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trade deal on US tariffs within reach, says EU, as 1 August deadline nears

The EU says its negotiators are working "might and main" on a deal, but the decision rests with US President Trump.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Columbia University to pay $220m, undertake major reforms in bid to restore federal funding

Columbia University to pay $220m, undertake major reforms in bid to restore federal funding Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Thu, 07/24/2025 - 15:02 Deal with Trump administration reduces dependence on international students and overhauls Middle East programmes Students are seen on the campus of Columbia University on 14 April 2025. Columbia University said on 23 July 2025, it would pay $221m to settle probes launched by...

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers won’t seek third term next year

Evers' tenure as governor has been marked by his often contentious relationship with the Legislature, which Republicans have controlled since 2011.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Gaza conditions 'unspeakable,' British PM says

Gaza conditions 'unspeakable,' British PM says British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the suffering and starvation unfolding in Gaza was an "unspeakable and indefensible" humanitarian catastrophe and called onIsraelto urgently allow aid into the Palestinian enclave. "The suffering and starvation unfolding in Gaza is unspeakable and indefensible. While the situation has been grave for some time, it has reached new...

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy introduces bill after anticorruption protests

Ukrainian leader came under domestic and international pressure after signing law critics say paves way for corruption.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

ICC convicts Central African Republic rebels over war crimes

Patrice-Edouard Ngaissona and Alfred Yekatom have been sentenced for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

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Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Trump envoy Witkoff says U.S. is cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks because Hamas is not ‘acting in good faith’

A breakthrough on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas following 21 months of war has eluded the Trump administration as humanitarian conditions worsen in Gaza.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

The French rebel against a pesticide authorised for use in the European Union

The Duplomb Law is being fiercely contested by civil society and a petition opposes the reintroduction of a pesticide.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump to visit Federal Reserve, escalating campaign against Chair Powell

This is the first time in nearly two decades that an American president will be making an official trip to the central bank.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Israel carries out bombings in southern Lebanon

Israel carries out bombings in southern Lebanon Israel's Arabic-language military spokesperson Avichay Adraee on Thursday said Israel carried out several air strikes across southern Lebanon, targeting "weapons depots and a rocket projectile platform belonging to the terrorist Hezbollah." One person, described as a Hezbollah "operative," was targeted and killed in the Ayta al-Shaab neighbourhood, Adraee said on X. "The...

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

β€˜Bomb first’: Trump’s approach to war-making in his second term

Surge in air attacks and civilian casualties accompany avowed 'peace through strength' strategy as efficacy questioned.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East