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FEMA uncertainty hangs over hurricane season
Uncertainty is hanging over this year’s hurricane season as meteorologists predict “above-normal” activity and the Trump administration sends shifting signals over the future of the federal government’s role in natural disaster response. Despite talk of eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in its current form, the administration says it remains “laser focused on disaster...
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Do Africa’s leaders have a ‘game plan’ to deal with Trump?
Former African Union diplomat Arikana Chihombori argues that Trump’s Africa policy is ‘a step in the right direction’.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo XIV renews his call for immediate ceasefire after Israeli attack on Gaza church
“I once again call for an immediate end to the barbarity of this war and for a peaceful resolution to the conflict,” the pontiff said at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer from his summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Over 100 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn
Over 100 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn At least 104 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip since early morning, according to medical sources speaking to Al Jazeera. Among those killed were 78 people who had gathered in hopes of receiving desperately needed aid. More than 200 others were wounded in the same attacks.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Heavy rains in South Korea leave at least 17 dead and 11 others missing
South Korea has been battered by torrential rains for the past five days, leaving at least 17 people dead and 11 missing.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Trump faces frosty reception on Aberdeen golf trip
Plus, British PM gets an end-of-term grilling, EU-China summit and the ECB meets to set rates
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Indonesia: Ferry fire kills several, over 200 rescued
Rescuers retrieved five bodies, including a pregnant woman following the fire on a passenger ferry. The vessel was heading to Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province and caught fire in the water.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Israel extends Gaza offensive to areas not yet reached by ground forces
Criticism of military evacuation order for Deir al-Balah, where some Israeli hostages are believed to have been held
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:UK pensions overhaul looms as minister warns of slump in retirement income
Torsten Bell says government will ‘complete the job’ of Blair-era reforms
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Prominent Jordanian MP arrested over Facebook post criticising government
Prominent Jordanian MP arrested over Facebook post criticising government Submitted by MEE correspondent on Sun, 07/20/2025 - 17:37 Jordanian MP Yanal Freihat was arrested over a Facebook post criticising the government's stance on the Muslim Brotherhood Jordanian politician Yanal Freihat was arrested and later released on bail for criticising the government (Social Media) Off Jordanian security forces arrested Yanal...
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Japan’s PM Ishiba signals intent to stay on despite election blow
Prime minister says he will still take ‘responsibility for national issues’ despite exit poll suggesting setback for LDP
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Officials say 3 people still missing from deadly July 4 Texas floods, down from nearly 100
The flashfloodskilled at least 135 people in Texas over the holiday weekend, with most deaths along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, about 60 miles northwest of San Antonio.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Critical 600 Displaced in Gaza Church Attack: Pope Leo XIV Condemns Violence and Calls for Ceasefire
Pope Leo XIV condemns collective punishment and calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Vatican denounces Israeli attack on Catholic Church and urges humanitarian action amid worsening crisis. Related: Meet Pope Leo XIV: Former Cardinal Prevost’s Path to Papacy Geopolitical Context Behind: Pope Leo XIV Condemns Violence and Calls for Ceasefire The Pope Leo XIV condemnation […]
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Heatwave causes water shortages in Iran as temps top 50C
Reservoirs of the dams supplying water to Tehran are currently at their lowest level in a century.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | July 20th – Evening
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Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Climate shelters: when the heat is on, where can you escape to?
Heatwaves have become more frequent and intense, causing a search for solutions to cool cities. With energy poverty leaving people more unprotected inside their homes, climate shelters can be an option to make cities resistant to extreme temperatures.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Japan’s ruling coalition appears set to lose majority in upper house amid far-right gains
The projected results threaten PM Shigeru Ishiba's tenure as Japan braces for U.S. tariffs.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:‘Papa Jake’ Larson, D-Day veteran and beloved TikTok storyteller, dies at 102
D-Day veteran″Papa Jake″Larson, who survived German gunfire on Normandy's bluffs in 1944 and then garnered 1.2 million followers on TikTok late in life by sharing stories to commemorate World War II and his fallen comrades, has died at 102.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Critical 2025 Address: Cuba Resilience Amid U.S. Blockade and Internal Challenges
Cuba resilience amid U.S. blockade and internal challenges. Díaz-Canel: “Surrender has never been an option.” Read the full analysis of Cuba’s path forward. Related: Heartwarming Milestone: Cuba Unveils New Youth and Childhood Code With 124 Articles for Empower Next Generation Geopolitical Context: Cuba Resilience Amid U.S. Blockade Cuba resilience amid U.S. blockade was at the […]
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:At least 18 people died over past day due to malnutrition in Gaza
At least 18 people died over past day due to malnutrition in Gaza At least 18 people have died in the the past 24 hours in Gaza due to hunger, dehydration or malnutrition, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The ministry said that hospitals were receiving hundreds of cases daily of people with life-threatening hunger-related symptoms, including memory loss and acute energy deficiency, driven by Israel's...
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Experts skeptical about DR Congo-AFC/M23 peace deal
The Democratic Republic of Congo and AFC/M23 rebels have signed a declaration of principles, aiming to lay the groundwork for peace in the country's east. But analysts say the agreement is too vague.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Officials say 85 Palestinians killed in Gaza while seeking aid as Israel widens evacuation orders
Gaza saw its deadliest day yet for aid-seekers in over 21 months of war as at least 85 Palestinians were killed while trying to reach food on Sunday, the territory's Health Ministry said.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Boxing: Usyk reclaims undisputed heavyweight crown after crushing victory over Dubois
Oleksandr Usyk has cemented his reputation as one of heavyweight boxing's all-time greats after a crushing victory over British challenger Daniel Dubois.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Sewage discharges to halve by 2030, minister pledges
Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the government is preparing a "water revolution" and that the water sector is broken.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Pope repeats call for Gaza ceasefire as Israel widens evacuation orders
Pope Leo XIV repeated his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, while also imploring the international community to respect international law and protect civilians.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:WEF probe findings reportedly show Schwab manipulated competitiveness report to serve political interests
Schwab stepped down from the World Economic Forum after a whistleblower made allegations against him.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Thousands in Morocco call for end to Gaza war and reversal of Israel normalisation
Thousands in Morocco call for end to Gaza war and reversal of Israel normalisation Tens of thousands of Moroccans took to the streets of the capital Rabat on Sunday, protesting against Israel's war on Gaza andcalling for the reversal of the kingdom's normalisation deal with Israel. Protesters gathered in the city centre, holding Palestinian flags and placards calling for an end to the Israeli blockade on Gaza. "It's a...
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Lowering UK voting age benefits “both sides” of political extremes
“Every party wants to appeal to younger voters..."
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Bangladesh’s Youth-led NCP’s Countrywide March to Win Rural Voters
Its direct engagement with the rural masses shows commitment to inclusive politics. Still, in a deeply polarized landscape, rural trust won’t come easily.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:‘Is my child safe?’: Jason Clare faces a quagmire in childcare crisis — fixing a sector without controlling all the levers
The minister must navigate a cross-jurisdictional system to ensure the safety of Australia’s children and the confidence of parents to go to workFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than 1,300 worried parents nationwide joined a webinar on safety in early education this week from families advocacy network The Parenthood, tuning in after...
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Labor’s signature Hecs debt relief will be introduced to parliament this week. Here’s what it means for you
Coalition and Greens unlikely to oppose bill that would wipe 20% off student debt – but critics say changes don’t go far enoughFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen Anthony Albanese fronted the media in November to announce Labor would cut 20% of all student debt if he won government, he described the move as “about opening the doors of...
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:More men are in prison on domestic violence offences. What can be done to prevent them reoffending?
Sydney’s Rainbow Lodge is a third option for offenders facing remand or a precarious return to the community – run by men with their own lived experienceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJosh* says he’s not a violent man, but he has done violent things. It was only after a quarter of his life spent in and out of prison that he came to see...
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:‘Get angry about it’: Mark Humphries’ doco Sold! unpacks Australia’s housing crisis
In his new one-hour special for Foxtel and Binge, the satirist meets celebrity realtors and squatters – and puts Alan Kohler in a bathtub – to explore our toxic real estate obsessionGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailSometimes, it feels as if you can’t turn on a TV without seeing news bulletins devoted to interest rate updates, fake-tanned celebrity realtors hawking white McMansions, or middle-aged men in chore...
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:The Nationals’ net zero bomb threatens to fracture the Liberals’ decades-old alliance – permanently
In the last of this four-part series, we explore how the Coalition partners’ opposing policies over the climate crisis might leave Anthony Albanese the ultimate victorPart one: ‘A very divisive period’: the challenges facing a Liberal party in existential crisisPart two: Liberal party hardliners are on the back foot – but while Tony Abbott is around, the right will fightPart three: ‘It’s a takeover’: the South...
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:In recent layoffs, AI's role may be bigger than companies are letting on
As companies use terms like reorganization, restructuring, and optimization in job cuts, AI may be at work more than they want employees to know.
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