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Merz was visiting the UK to boost defence ties with Germany, as part of a historic friendship treaty.
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Syriaโs de facto president Ahmad al-Sharaa fled Damascus with his family amid escalating Israeli airstrikes and deadly clashes between Druze and Bedouin tribes. Al Mayadeen reports on assassination attempts targeting key leaders and promises of intensified conflict in Sweidaโs volatile region. Related: Israel Escalates Airstrikes on Syria Amid UN Security Council Emergency Meeting On July [โฆ]
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Trump has tried to tamp down criticism of the decision by Attorney General Pam Bondi to keep documents related to Epstein from the public.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Weโve had Jane Austen biopics, biographies, screen adaptations galore. Now, her life story is told graphically, with both invented dialogue and glossary of sources.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said, during a trip to Beijing this week, that if he were a student today, he'd focus on the physical sciences.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:President Donald Trump reignites diplomatic tensions with Brazil by publicly supporting Jair Bolsonaro and denouncing the Lula administrationโs judicial actions, as he threatens punitive tariffs. Related: Brazilโs Government Accuses Eduardo Bolsonaro of Sparking U.S.-Led Trade War Against the Country On July 17, 2025, Donald Trump publicly sent a letter to his former political ally, Brazilโs [โฆ]
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Governments around the world are hustling. European policymakers, for example, are eager to boost the regionโs industrial relevance in a world where the US and China dominate cutting-edge technologies. They want to move beyond the adage that โthe US innovates, China replicates and the EU regulatesโ. As part of this, policymakers worldwide are striving to [โฆ] The post Japan and South Korea know the way to compete with...
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:The Albanese government has faced an increasingly uncertain world since its re-election in May. US President Donald Trump has cast a long shadow over the AustraliaโUS alliance, raising fresh questions about Canberraโs long-term regional strategy. Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Anthony Albaneseโs approach to foreign policy is reflecting a careful recalibration โ one that seeks [โฆ] The post Albanese in China...
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:In recent developments, the establishment of the first Binational Economic Zone between Venezuela and Colombia has captured significant global attention. This initiative, underscored by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduroโs emphasis on fostering bilateral investments, is set to enhance economic collaboration and introduce international capital from various countries. With nations such as India, Tรผrkiye, Russia, and...
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:After decades of trauma thatโs still being felt today, the state has launched a redress scheme for survivors of the Stolen Generations - years after other states did the same.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Previous tariffs have prompted Chinese manufacturers to shift their operations to Indonesia and Laos, while low-cost Indian solar imports are also on the rise.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:North Korea is now supplying critical artillery shells and ballistic missiles to Russian forces in Ukraine, with North Korean personnel reportedly helping maintain these systems on the battlefield. This unlikely partnership reveals a troubling reality: the isolated nation has become one of Moscowโs most reliable military suppliers โ not because of its technological prowess, but [โฆ] The post Putinโs new ally has nukes โ...
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:BBC News went inside -23C freezers to see the ice that could "revolutionise" our knowledge of climate change.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:A U.S. deportation flight carrying 95 Haitian nationals landed Wednesday in Cap-Haรฏtien, intensifying concerns over the humanitarian impact of tightened immigration enforcement and the rollback of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. Among the deportees were 11 women, and several individuals with criminal records who had served time in U.S. prisons. Haitian police stood guard [โฆ]
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:In a remarkable turn of events, Venezuelaโs economy has demonstrated resilience and strength, logging 17 consecutive quarters of growth. Despite the challenges presented by unilateral coercive measures from the United States and the European Union, the South American nation is steadily advancing in diversifying its productive apparatus. Related: Venezuela Seeks Industrial Takeoff: Projected 11% Growth [โฆ]
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:New telehealth technology allows a neurosurgeon to "scrub in" from Brisbane via live feed to assist a Rockhampton general surgeon relieve a brain bleed, in an Australian public hospital first.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:In the wake of Sayfollah Musallet's killing, Al Jazeera details past attacks on US citizens and Washington's response.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Some men struggle to cope with the stress of a relationship breakdown.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:CBS is nixing "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," rocking the late-night TV landscape in a move the network cited as a "financial decision." "'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' will end its historic run in May 2026 at the end of the broadcast season," CBS said in a Thursday announcement.The network said it would...
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has issued a dire warning about the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of civilians face severe hunger, disease, and displacement due to Israelโs ongoing military offensive and blockade. UNRWA advisor Adnan Abu Hasna reported a sharp rise in malnutrition-related illnesses [โฆ]
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Australian scientists say assassin spiders are a โwindow into the pastโ โ and many invertebrates face a similarly precarious situationFor the last five weeks, Jane Ogilvie has searched a patch of dense shrub shaded by sugar gums on Kangaroo Island in South Australia for a surviving relic from 150m years ago.The critically endangered Kangaroo Island assassin spiderโs only known home is in the north-west of the island,...
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:The 56-year-old daredevil skydiver and helicopter pilot lost control of his paraglider in Italy.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:President Trump penned a new executive order on Thursday to form a new classification of noncareer federal employees who will be hired to โhelp faithfully implement the Presidentโs policy agenda.โ The employees will be listed under the classification "Schedule G" and will engage in "policy-making or policy-advocating work," according to the White House. Schedule G...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Police uncover an international baby trafficking syndicate which sold at least 25 infants in Singapore.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Police uncover an international baby trafficking syndicate which sold at least 25 infants in Singapore.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:In a pivotal moment for West African geopolitics, France officially concluded its military presence in Senegal with a ceremonial handover at Camp Geille, Dakar. The event marked the final phase of a withdrawal that reflects deeper transformations across the region and a redefinition of Senegalโs post-colonial identity. Presided over by General Mbaye Cissรฉ, Chief of [โฆ]
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Disgraced businessman Mehajer walked free on parole from a Sydney jail on Friday, ending a long and controversial chapter with the law.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:The climb to Everest Base Camp is often marketed as an adventure for anyone. But as the autumn season approaches, being prepared and knowing your limits is vital.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency informed Colorado Wednesday that the state could not close coal-fired power plants to improve air quality in the West, three months after the agency heard arguments from Colorado Springs Utilities requesting it be allowed to continue burning coal to generate electricity. State regulation in Colorado requires certain coal-fired power plants [โฆ]
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Once bustling hives of activity, empty shopfronts are now a feature of the Bunbury and Albany CBDs. So what can southern WA's largest cities do to revive them?
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Israel has repeatedly bombed Damascus, saying it is defending the Druze minority.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Palestinians recount chaos, suffocation at GHF stampede and the extreme hunger that drove them to risk their lives.
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