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Germany's Merz tells BBC Europe was free-riding on US

Merz was visiting the UK to boost defence ties with Germany, as part of a historic friendship treaty.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Syriaโ€™s De Facto President Ahmad al-Sharaa Flees Damascus Amid Israeli Attacks and Growing Druze-Bedouin Clashes

Syriaโ€™s 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 Sweidaโ€™s volatile region. Related: Israel Escalates Airstrikes on Syria Amid UN Security Council Emergency Meeting On July [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump sent Jeffrey Epstein 'bawdy' 50th birthday letter: WSJ

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: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Bonnets, speech bubbles and โ€˜cheeky easter eggsโ€™: a graphic biography of Jane Austen is subtly sophisticated

Weโ€™ve 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: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Nvidia CEO: If I were a 20-year-old again today, this is the field I would focus on in college

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: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump Sends Letter to Bolsonaro Criticizing Brazilโ€™s Government, Escalating Diplomatic Tensions

President Donald Trump reignites diplomatic tensions with Brazil by publicly supporting Jair Bolsonaro and denouncing the Lula administrationโ€™s judicial actions, as he threatens punitive tariffs. Related: Brazilโ€™s 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, Brazilโ€™s [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Japan and South Korea know the way to compete with China andย US

Governments around the world are hustling. European policymakers, for example, are eager to boost the regionโ€™s industrial relevance in a world where the US and China dominate cutting-edge technologies. They want to move beyond the adage that โ€œthe US innovates, China replicates and the EU regulatesโ€. As part of this, policymakers worldwide are striving to [โ€ฆ] The post Japan and South Korea know the way to compete with...

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Albanese in China signals shift from friction to realism

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 Australiaโ€“US alliance, raising fresh questions about Canberraโ€™s long-term regional strategy. Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Anthony Albaneseโ€™s approach to foreign policy is reflecting a careful recalibration โ€“ one that seeks [โ€ฆ] The post Albanese in China...

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

The Growing Global Interest in the Venezuela-Colombia Binational Economic Zone

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 Maduroโ€™s 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: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

WA had the highest rates of Indigenous child removal in the country. At last, the state is finally facing up to it

After decades of trauma thatโ€™s 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: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

US Solar Manufacturers Seek New Tariffs on Imports From India, Southeast Asia

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: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Putinโ€™s new ally has nukes โ€” and nothing to lose

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 Moscowโ€™s most reliable military suppliers โ€” not because of its technological prowess, but [โ€ฆ] The post Putinโ€™s new ally has nukes โ€”...

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Unique 1.5m year-old ice to be melted to unlock mystery

BBC News went inside -23C freezers to see the ice that could "revolutionise" our knowledge of climate change.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

U.S. Deportation Flight Returns 95 Haitians Amid Policy Shift and Mounting Uncertainty

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 [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Venezuelan Economy Registers 17 Consecutive Quarters of Growth

In a remarkable turn of events, Venezuelaโ€™s 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 [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Neurosurgeon dials in to emergency brain surgery from 600km away

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: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

How US dealt with the cases of nine Americans killed by Israel since 2022

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: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Separated men are nearly 5 times more likely to take their lives than married men

Some men struggle to cope with the stress of a relationship breakdown.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

CBS ending Colbert's 'The Late Show:' 'This is purely a financial decision'

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 Hill favicon The Hill

UNRWA Warns of Widespread Hunger and Disease in Gaza, Urges Immediate Action

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 Israelโ€™s ongoing military offensive and blockade. UNRWA advisor Adnan Abu Hasna reported a sharp rise in malnutrition-related illnesses [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

This Jurassic-era relic has survived 150 million years on Earth โ€“ now itโ€™s one big fire from extinction

Australian scientists say assassin spiders are a โ€˜window 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 spiderโ€™s only known home is in the north-west of the island,...

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Man who jumped from edge of space dies paragliding

The 56-year-old daredevil skydiver and helicopter pilot lost control of his paraglider in Italy.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Trump's latest executive order creates new classification of federal employees

President Trump penned a new executive order on Thursday to form a new classification of noncareer federal employees who will be hired to โ€œhelp faithfully implement the Presidentโ€™s 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: The Hill favicon The Hill

'Reserved in the womb' and sold for ยฃ500: Police bust baby trafficking ring

Police uncover an international baby trafficking syndicate which sold at least 25 infants in Singapore.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

'Booked in the womb' and sold for ยฃ500: Police bust baby trafficking ring

Police uncover an international baby trafficking syndicate which sold at least 25 infants in Singapore.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

France Withdraws from Senegal, Ending 65 Years of Military Presence Amid Regional Realignm

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 Senegalโ€™s post-colonial identity. Presided over by General Mbaye Cissรฉ, Chief of [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Salim Mehajer released from jail after years behind bars

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: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Thinking of trekking to Everest Base Camp? Donโ€™t leave home without this expert advice

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 Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

EPA Tries to Stop Closure of Colorado Coal Plants After Meeting With Colorado Springs Utilities

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 [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Calls to make CBDs cool again as empty shops haunt cities

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: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Whatโ€™s the real motive behind Israelโ€™s involvement in Syria?

Israel has repeatedly bombed Damascus, saying it is defending the Druze minority.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Suffocation, stampede, death: Tragedy at Gazaโ€™s aid centre

Palestinians recount chaos, suffocation at GHF stampede and the extreme hunger that drove them to risk their lives.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East