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Stolen 'Madonna and Child' Renaissance painting returns to Italy after 52 years
Antonio Solario's painting was snatched from the Civic Museum of Belluno in 1973. Now, after a drawn out legal battle and a convincing case argued by the art world's 'Sherlock Holmes', its British owner has finally handed it back
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:
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SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Debate on the situation in the Middle East
The Security Council meets today for its quarterly open debate on the situation in the Middle East, with a focus on the worsening crisis in Gaza. UN Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari is expected to brief on the situation in the war-ravaged enclave where food entry and distribution remain severely restricted, malnutrition is rising and fuel and shelter supplies are critically scarce. UN News, in coordination...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Syria: Second convoy brings critical aid to Sweida
A second convoy from the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) reached battered Sweida on Wednesday, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported in its latest update.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Haiti: Violence and displacement driving humanitarian crisis as funding needs go unmet
Escalating gang violence and displacement continue to drive humanitarian needs in Haiti, the UN said on Wednesday.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:โCatastrophic birth outcomesโ in Gaza threaten a whole generation, warns UN agency
Pregnant women and newborns in Gaza face โcatastrophicโ conditions, including a dysfunctional healthcare system, psychological stress and food deprivation, the UN reproductive health agency UNFPA reported on Wednesday.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:World Court says countries are legally obligated to curb emissions, protect climate
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, issued its advisory opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change, read out by the President of the Court, Judge Iwasawa Yuji, on Wednesday.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Amid record hunger and surging insecurity, emergency food assistance to stall entirely
At a time of escalating violence and record levels of hunger in Nigeria, critical funding shortfalls are forcing the UN World Food Program (WFP) to suspend all emergency food and nutrition aid for 1.3 million people in the northeast of the country.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Home is where the heart is โ and where development begins
When Denis Jobin, a senior evaluation specialist at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), visited a slum in Kenya in March as part of an ongoing evaluation, the smell was overwhelming.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:UN official reiterates call for Gaza ceasefire as โnightmare of historic proportionsโ unfolds
A senior UN official on Wednesday urged the Security Council to push for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages, warning that the war has become โa nightmare of historic proportionsโ and it is โlong past timeโ for the fighting to end and for hostages to return home.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Russian Navy Conducts Large-Scale July Storm Drills
The drills will run across several maritime regions, including the Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Baltic Sea, and Caspian Sea. On Wednesday, Russiaโs Defense Ministry announced that the Russian Navy launched the large-scale operational exercise July Storm, involving forces from the Northern, Pacific, Baltic Fleets, and the Caspian Flotilla. RELATED: Russia and Ukraine Set for Third [โฆ]
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Skeleton in Guatemalan jungle likely US birdwatcher missing since 2023
Clothes matching those of Raymond Ashcroft, who disappeared while visiting Maya ruins, were found at the scene.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Listen: Protests and EU concern over Zelenskyyโs anti-corruption crackdown
In this episode, Evi Kiorri look into how large protests erupted in Ukraine this week after a new law weakened anti-corruption bodies, threatening EU accession and Western support.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Taliban deny that British couple detained in Afghan prison are being mistreated
UN rights experts have demanded the release of Peter and Barbie Reynolds, warning that the couple are at risk of irreparable harm or even death.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:UK and Turkey sign deal for Eurofighter jets as Ankara aims to upgrade air force
Turkey is also seeking to return to the US-led F-35 fighter jet programme, from which the country was ousted in 2019 following its purchase of Russian-made S-400 missile defence systems.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Firefighting helicopter crashes into sea trying to collect water as wildfires burn across Greece
According to a 2024 report by the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe is the continent with the fastest-rising temperatures on Earth, having warmed twice as fast as the global average since the 1980s.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:TikTok content moderators in Germany strike over AI taking their jobs
Trade union ver.di says about 150 employees in content moderation and content creator outreach are at risk of losing their jobs as TikTok looks to replace them with AI.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:German government denies rift over Israel's conduct in Gaza
The German chancellery insists the ruling coalition is united in its stance on Israel's actions in Gaza, despite differing views. A split appeared after Germany refused to add its name to a 28-country declaration.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Africa: Could Old Alliances Bridge West Africa's Security Cooperation Gaps?
[ISS] The politically neutral Conseil de l'Entente could revive urgently needed security partnerships among Sahel and coastal states.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Germany: Comedian 'El Hotzo' acquitted over Trump posts
Sebastian Hotz was on trial for posting online remarks that prosecutors said condoned an assassination attempt on the now US leader. Now, a court has cleared him of all charges, recognizing his statements as satire.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:South Africa: When AI Makes Mistakes in the Courtroom
[DW] The use of artificial intelligence proved disadvantageous for a legal team in South Africa when an AI tool fabricated case studies. Lawyers are now demanding clear guidelines and adherence to ethical standards.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:South Africa: After Five Months, Silence On Murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks
[GroundUp] Hendricks, who was openly gay, was gunned down in Gqeberha in February
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Ukraine and Israel Deepen Anti-Iran Alliance
The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Israel, Andriy Sibiga and Gideon Saโar, agreed on Wednesday in Kiev to work together to confront what they call the Iranian โthreatโ โ a key ally of Russia, whose nuclear facilities were recently targeted by Israel and the U.S. in unprovoked airstrikes. RELATED: Iranโs Uranium Enrichment: A Sovereign Right [โฆ]
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:EU-China relations hit rock bottom before Beijing summit
The talks were moved from Brussels to Beijing, then reduced to one day from two. As the European Union struggles to curb China's unfair trade practices, are tougher tactics needed to cut the 400 billion trade deficit?
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Brazil under fire for weakening environmental rules ahead of COP30 climate summit
Green lawmakers and campaigners fear a new bill making it easier to secure environmental licences could fuel pollution, forest loss and oil exploration The post Brazil under fire for weakening environmental rules ahead of COP30 climate summit appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Kyiv sees rare wartime protest over anti-corruption legislation
Thousands of Ukrainians gathered in Kyiv and other cities on Tuesday in a rare wartime protest, urging President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to veto a bill seen as undermining anti-corruption efforts.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Church leaders return with 'broken hearts' after rare visit to Gaza
The Latin and Greek Orthodox patriarchs of Jerusalem describing starving people not "batting an eyelid" at the sound of bombing.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Peter Obi, a Unifying Figure With Organic Support - Ezeh
[Vanguard] Abuja -- Dr Emmanuel Ezeh, a key figure in the Obidient Movement in the South East, has declared Mr Peter Obi as the most qualified leader to unite and lead Nigeria in the 2027 general elections.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs tech talent are making big strides โ they're creating apps for the world
Lovart, the latest AI design tool to hit the market, was created by a team that includes the former China head of popular video-editing app CapCut.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Liberia: 'A Total Rewrite' of the Constitution Necessary
[Liberian Observer] Associate Justice-designate Cllr. Boakai Kanneh on Tuesday issued a call for a comprehensive rewrite of Liberia's 1986 Constitution, describing the current legal framework as outdated and increasingly unfit to address the country's evolving governance and democratic needs.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:British couple held by Taliban 'may die in prison,' son warns
Jonathan Reynolds says his parents' health is quickly getting worse after being held for five months.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Liberia: 'The Export of Raw Materials Is the Door to Poverty'
[Liberian Observer] Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has called on the government of Liberia to end the export of raw materials and invest in value addition and infrastructure.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Islamists were sent here to 'islamise' Europe, says female imam in Germany
Radical protests in Berlin and Dรผsseldorf saw hundreds of people showing support for Syria's Islamist regime, glorifying violence, and clashing with Kurdish demonstrators.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Timor-Leste certified malaria-free by WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free, a remarkable achievement for a country that prioritized the disease and embarked on a concerted, nation-wide response shortly after gaining independence in 2002.โWHO congratulates the people and government of Timor-Leste on this significant milestone,โ said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. โTimor-Lesteโs success proves...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:UniCredit lifts profit guidance, leaving behind the 'drag' of its Banco BPM bid
UniCredit raised its full-year net profit guidance, moving on from its now abandoned attempt to take over Italian peer Banco BPM amid a row with Rome.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | July 23rd โ Midday
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