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AI start-up Perplexityβs valuation tops $18bn months after latest funding round
Artificial intelligence-powered search engine lures new investors to back higher price tag
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:
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Extreme skydiver Baumgartner dies in paragliding accident
Austrian skydiver and extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner has died in a paragliding accident in Italy, according to local media. The 56-year-old shot to global fame in 2012 with his record-breaking free-fall from space.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Slovenia bars far-right Israeli cabinet ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich
Foreign minister says Slovenia acted after EU foreign ministers failed to agree on joint action against Israel.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Israel to Shut Down Eilat Port Amid Yemen Blockade and Financial Collapse
Israelβs only Red Sea port, Eilat, will officially cease operations on Sunday, July 20, following a dual crisis triggered by Yemenβs Ansar Allah naval blockade and mounting unpaid tax debts. The Eilat Municipality froze the portβs bank accounts after it failed to pay over 10 million shekels ($3 million) in taxes, while the Shipping and [β¦]
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:US strikes severely damaged one Iran nuclear site, two others could restart in months: Report
US strikes severely damaged one Iran nuclear site, two others could restart in months: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/17/2025 - 17:40 NBC reports that Trump declined an alternative attack plan that would have seen broader strikes on Iranian air defence and ballistic missile capabilities Satellite image shows tunnel entrances at Isfahan nuclear enrichment facility in central Iran, on 20 June 2025 (Maxar...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Florida Supreme Court upholds congressional map that eliminates a majority-Black district
The court, dominated by DeSantis appointees, upheld the state's congressional redistricting map, rejecting a challenge over the elimination of a majority-Black district.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:US justice department fires Epstein prosecutor Maurene Comey
Daughter of former FBI director James Comey also worked on Sean Combs case
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Pakistan monsoon rains death toll rises to 159 after 63 die in one day
Torrential rain has triggered flooding, destroyed hundreds of houses, and killed more than 150 people in the past month.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:UK and Germany sign first bilateral treaty since WWII, focusing on defence
UK's Starmer says plan in place in event of ceasefire in Ukraine once Russia's Putin agrees to 'unconditional' truce.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem questions Israel's narrative that Gaza church strike was accidental
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem questions Israel's narrative that Gaza church strike was accidental Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, has questioned Israel's official narrative that it "never targets" religious sites after it struck the Holy Family church in Gaza on Thursday morning. The Cardinal told Vatican News that: "What we know for sure is that a tank, the IDF says by mistake, but...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Myanmar troops recapture strategic town from rebel forces
State media in Myanmar say the Southeast Asian nation's military government has recaptured a strategic gateway town after nearly a year of effort.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Trump's pick for UN ambassador says he'll use aid as 'leverage' for African votes
Trump's pick for UN ambassador says he'll use aid as 'leverage' for African votes Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/17/2025 - 16:27 Mike Waltz suggested the America First approach would be forced upon some of the world's poorest countries Former US national security advisor Mike Waltz, nominated to be US ambassador to the United Nations, testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing on...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Merz rules out company tax and joint borrowing in EU budget
EU "must basically make do with the money it has available,β German chancellor says.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Ex-HSBC currencies chief gets fraud conviction thrown out
Appeals court overturns verdict after US Supreme Court invalidated a key legal theory used to convict him
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Why did Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reshuffle the government?
A day after the Ukrainian prime minister stepped down, he was appointed defense minister. His deputy Yulia Svyrydenko, who played a part in closing a minerals deal with the US, is Ukraine's new prime minister
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:ALBA Movements Presents βThe Friends of The Hague Groupβ Coalition
The initiative is a direct response to the impunity of Zionism and the complicit silence of Western powers. During an event held in Bogota on Thursday, ALBA Movements presented the βFriends of The Hague Groupβ (FoTHG), a coalition of grassroots organizations aiming to support the condemnation of crimes against humanity committed by Israel in Gaza. [β¦]
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Pope and Archbishop of Westminster condemn Israel's attack on Gaza church
Pope and Archbishop of Westminster condemn Israel's attack on Gaza church Senior Christian figures are calling for an immediate ceasefire on Thursday after Israel launched an air strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza, multiple media outlets reported. Pope Leo XIV said he was "deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury caused by the military attack," and called for a ceasefire. Archbishop of Westminster...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy appoints Yulia Svyrydenko as new prime minister for war-weary Ukraine
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appointed the key negotiator of his countryβs deal with the U.S. to partner on the development of minerals as its new prime minister.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Why is Israel escalating its strikes against Syria?
Fighting between Bedouin tribes and local fighters in Syriaβs predominantly Druze city of Suwayda has killed dozens.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:How Zohran Mamdani reached a multilingual, multicultural New York online
Mamdani surged from one percent in polls in February to 56 percent by July, fuelled in no small part by social media.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Tomorrowland organisers plan to build new stage after fire destroys original
Tens of thousands of campers arrive at the Belgium site as festival managers focus on "finding solutions".
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Marathon record-holder Ruth Chepngetich suspended for positive doping test
Chepngetich suspended after testing positive for banned diuretic test, with further investigation pending.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:At least 54 people killed in 24 hours as heavy monsoon rains lash eastern Pakistan
Since 26 June, Pakistan has reported 178 deaths from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the northwest, Sindh in the south and Balochistan in the southwest, officials said.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:In Brazilβs lithium belt, locals fear push to dismantle legal protections
As demand for transition minerals soars, pro-business lawmakers and environmental activists in COP30 host Brazil are in a tug of war over how to regulate the mining industry The post In Brazilβs lithium belt, locals fear push to dismantle legal protections appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:The rise of Uzbekistan football: the White Wolvesβ Golden Generation
Following impressive results at the youth level, including a maiden appearance at last year's Paris Olympic Games, Uzbekistan is enjoying success on a global scale.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Marathon world record holder suspended after doping test
Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich, who won last year's Chicago marathon in record time, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for the banned substance hydrochlorothiazide.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Kenvue drama shows not all spin-offs are created equal
The anticipated hidden value has not materialised since its demerger from J&J
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Can Rapidus Achieve Japanβs Semiconductor Revival?
The public-private joint venture will have to overcome three hurdles to realize the countryβs long-abandoned dream.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Senior White House official dials up criticism of Fedβs $2.5bn renovation
Office of Management and Budget director Russ Vought says officials plan to visit central bank in βthe next week or soβ
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:FM Rodriguez Accuses U.S. Politicians of Funding Subversion in Cuba
βThey are renewing the corrupt business of those who continue to enrich themselves at the expense of U.S. taxpayers,β he said. On Thursday, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez harshly criticized U.S. politicians, accusing them of promoting efforts to politically destabilize his country. RELATED: Cuba Announces Pension Increase for Over One Million Beneficiaries Starting September 2025 [β¦]
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Ukraine to boost domestic arms production to counter Russian forces, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine is keen to increase its domestic production as uncertainty grows about how many more weapons shipments Western countries can provide, and how quickly.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:VDL to Europeβs cities: Youβre on your own
Local and regional leaders say the European Commission's new budget proposal could sever a vital financial lifeline to their communities.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Mashika tracks spiritual sounds
Zethu Mashika crafts soundtracks that stir the soul, and it all began with one lucky night
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Japanβs troubling fiscal laxity
Politicians are promising voters tax cuts and handouts just as bond yields are pushing higher
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:France withdraws from its last military bases in Senegal
France has handed over its two remaining military bases in Senegal, ending its 65-year presence in the African country.
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