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Australian law is clear: criticism of Israel does not breach the Racial Discrimination Act

The Federal Court recently found it is not inherently antisemitic to criticise the state of Israel or the Israel Defense Forces.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies in paragliding crash in Italy

Felix Baumgartner, the first person to break the sound barrier during a freefall jump in 2012, died in a paragliding crash in Italy. He was 56.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Brazil’s Lula slams Trump, says there is no β€˜logic’ to US tariff threat

Brazilian president says that Donald Trump was elected to lead the US, not to be 'the emperor of the world'.

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

Historic Bilateral Agreement: Venezuela and Colombia Foster Peace and Economic Growth

In a significant move toward strengthening bilateral relations, Venezuela and Colombia marked a historic occasion by signing a memorandum of understanding to establish a Special Economic Zone for Peace. This initiative is set to drive binational development, bolster productive sectors, and ensure security along the border region. Related: Venezuelan and Colombian Diplomats Discuss Strengthening Bilateral […]

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

Video: US Attorney General tours Alcatraz prison with eye toward reopening

US Attorney General Pam Bondi visited the infamous Alcatraz prison in San Francisco Bay.

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

Body found in search for hiker missing in Italy

Matthew Hall, from Hull, had left Chiavenna in Lombardy for a solo hike but failed to return.

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

What’s in the GOP bill clawing back $9 billion from foreign aid and public broadcasting?

The Senate approved the vast majority of President Donald Trump's request in the early morning hours Thursday, 51-48.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

WATCH: Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, remains ‘in excellent health,’ Leavitt says

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday read a doctor’s letter about President Donald Trump that she said was intended to dispel health concerns about the swelling in his ankles and a makeup-covered hand.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Tributes as two British nationals die in Portugal

The men have been named locally and the government says it is supporting the their families.

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

Middle East: Israel 'deeply regrets' strike on Gaza church

Three people were killed and several others were injured in the strike on Gaza's only Catholic church, which was widely condemned.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Around 84 British MPs demand UK government issue sanctions against Israel

Around 84 British MPs demand UK government issue sanctions against Israel At growing number of British Members of Parliament (MPs) have demanded the British government impose sanctions on Israel on Thursday. Around 84 MPs are demanding the government stop supplying Israel with arms, suspend the UK-Israel trade agreement and ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, Al Jazeera reported. The...

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

What are Israel's interests and objectives in Syria?

Israel's attacks on Syrian territory served other purposes than to protect the Druze minority, observers say. What is driving Benjamin Netanyahu's agenda in Syria?

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko: 'Putin only understands force'

In an interview with DW, the mayor of Ukraine's capital Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, explains what he thinks of US President Donald Trump's recent 50-day ultimatum to Russia. In 50 days more civilians could die, he says.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Can Trump fire the chair of the US Federal Reserve?

The president has a number of options to take action against Jay Powell, but they all come with risks

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Massive fire engulfs shopping mall in Iraq, killing more than 60

Iraqi officials say a fire engulfed a newly opened shopping center in eastern Iraq, killing more than 60 people in eastern Wasit province.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Iceland to launch talks on defence partnership with EU, von der Leyen says

The agreement with the EU is independent of Iceland's NATO membership and existing defence pacts with the United States, public broadcaster RÚV said.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

HolguΓ­n’s Cultural Traditions: A Tapestry of Heritage, Faith, and Artistic Expression

The cultural traditions of HolguΓ­n, one of Cuba’s most historically rich provinces, are deeply rooted in the transculturation of aboriginal, Hispanic, and African influences. This fusion has shaped a vibrant legacy of festivals, music, and rituals that continue to define the region’s identity. Among HolguΓ­n’s oldest celebrations, dating back to the 18th century, are the […]

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

AI start-up Perplexity’s 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: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

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: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel to Shut Down Eilat Port Amid Yemen Blockade and Financial Collapse

Israel’s only Red Sea port, Eilat, will officially cease operations on Sunday, July 20, following a dual crisis triggered by Yemen’s Ansar Allah naval blockade and mounting unpaid tax debts. The Eilat Municipality froze the port’s bank accounts after it failed to pay over 10 million shekels ($3 million) in taxes, while the Shipping and […]

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

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: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

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: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

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: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

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: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

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: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

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: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

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: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

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: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Merz rules out company tax and joint borrowing in EU budget

EU "must basically make do with the money it has available,” German chancellor says.

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

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: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

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: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

ALBA Movements Presents β€˜The Friends of The Hague Group’ 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 β€œFriends of The Hague Group” (FoTHG), a coalition of grassroots organizations aiming to support the condemnation of crimes against humanity committed by Israel in Gaza. […]

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

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: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Zelenskyy appoints Yulia Svyrydenko as new prime minister for war-weary Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appointed the key negotiator of his country’s deal with the U.S. to partner on the development of minerals as its new prime minister.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour