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Why is Israel escalating its strikes against Syria?

Fighting between Bedouin tribes and local fighters in Syria’s predominantly Druze city of Suwayda has killed dozens.

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

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: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

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: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

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: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

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: Euronews favicon Euronews

In Brazil’s 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 Brazil’s lithium belt, locals fear push to dismantle legal protections appeared first on Climate Home News.

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

The rise of Uzbekistan football: the White Wolves’ 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: Euronews favicon Euronews

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

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: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Can Rapidus Achieve Japan’s Semiconductor Revival?

The public-private joint venture will have to overcome three hurdles to realize the country’s long-abandoned dream.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Senior White House official dials up criticism of Fed’s $2.5bn renovation

Office of Management and Budget director Russ Vought says officials plan to visit central bank in β€˜the next week or so’

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

FM Rodriguez Accuses U.S. Politicians of Funding Subversion in Cuba

β€˜They are renewing the corrupt business of those who continue to enrich themselves at the expense of U.S. taxpayers,’ 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 […]

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

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: Euronews favicon Euronews

VDL to Europe’s cities: You’re 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: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

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: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Japan’s troubling fiscal laxity

Politicians are promising voters tax cuts and handouts just as bond yields are pushing higher

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

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.

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

Israel's Eilat port to shut down over unpaid debts triggered by Houthi attacks

Israel's Eilat port to shut down over unpaid debts triggered by Houthi attacks Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Thu, 07/17/2025 - 17:00 Sources at Eilat port tell Israeli media the closure will 'symbolise a victory for the Houthis and a loss for the Israeli economy' Cars are parked in the port of the southern Israeli city of Eilat, near the border with Egypt, on 15 February 2012 (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP) Off Israel's Eilat...

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

EU offers Trump tit-for-tat car tariff cuts

Move attempts to break impasse in talks by ditching complex mechanism proposed by German industry

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

Drone attacks target western oil companies in Iraq's Kurdistan

Drone attacks target western oil companies in Iraq's Kurdistan Submitted by Wladimir van Wilgenburg on Thu, 07/17/2025 - 14:30 Strikes hit oil field on Norwegian-operated site for second day amid Baghdad-Erbil energy tensions Smoke billows from a damaged oil installation at the Sarsang oil field following a drone attack near the Kurdish city of Dohuk in northern Iraq's Kurdish region (Wladimir van Wilgenburg/MEE) Off...

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

World record holder Chepngetich suspended for doping

Ruth Chepngetich, the women's marathon world record holder, is provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for a banned substance.

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

Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treaty

It comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.

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

Barcelona talks with DR Congo leaked ahead of new sponsorship deal

Barcelona reportedly in talks with DR Congo over football sponsorship deal with war-hit central African country.

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

Uber to invest in $300m in EV maker Lucid amid robotaxi deal

The ride sharing company will use 20,000 SUVs starting with a US city in 2026.

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

Merz: Patriot missiles to reach Ukraine β€˜very shortly’

German chancellor suggests capability could be operational in Ukraine within weeks.

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

UK armed police threat to pro-Palestine protester branded 'dystopian'

UK armed police threat to pro-Palestine protester branded 'dystopian' Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Thu, 07/17/2025 - 15:26 In sign of confusion and fear caused by Palestine Action ban, Kent Police officers deem flags and signs a possible crime People take part in a protest in solidarity with Gaza in London, June 2025 (AFP) Off Campaigners have described footage of a pro-Palestine protester being threatened with arrest...

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

Stan and Gus β€” art, scandal and the making of the Gilded Age

Henry Wiencek’s zesty history recounts the extraordinary partnership between architect Stanford White and sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens

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

Can South Africa keep its G20 debt promise?

South Africa promised debt solutions for low income nations during its G20 presidency. Has it kept its word?

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

The Netherlands trials first self-driving bus on route to Rotterdam The Hague airport

Starting on 1 August, a self-driving bus will be driving autonomously on public roads in Rotterdam for the first time.

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

Wig ban only lasts a day in Senegal theatre after backlash

Critics say women's bodies should not be policed in the name of cultural pride.

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

Ukraine bags one third of EU’s €300 billion external action budget proposal

One third of the 300 billion earmarked by the Commission to support external action for the 2028–2034 period – designed in particular to support development aid, enlargement and neighbourhood policy and strengthen partnerships with third countries on migration – has been enveloped for Ukraine.

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

Retailers brace for new recycling scheme

Producers will be forced to cover more of the costs for disposing of rubbish

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

β€˜National Dialogue is no talk shop,’ organisers say

But the Democratic Alliance has said it will boycott the dialogue that will take place over nine months, calling it a waste of time and money This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe...

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Most Turkish people say Turkey should obtain nuclear weapons in new poll

Most Turkish people say Turkey should obtain nuclear weapons in new poll Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Thu, 07/17/2025 - 15:35 Although the government has no intention to acquire nuclear weapons, Israeli attacks on Iran have spooked the public A construction site at the Russian-built Akkuyu nuclear power plant in Turkey's Mersin province, on 26 April 2023 (Ozan Kose/AFP) Off A recent survey in Turkey reveals a...

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

Brooklyn College Fires Four Pro-Palestinian Professors

Academic organizations condemned the decision as a serious violation of free speech in higher education. On Tuesday, The Intercept publish an article showing that Brooklyn College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY), dismissed four adjunct professors without official explanation, amid mounting political pressure against pro-Palestinian voices in academic institutions. RELATED: Harvard University […]

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