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Russia launches 400 drones overnight in latest attacks on Ukraine
A wave of Russian drone and missile strikes hit four Ukrainian cities overnight, injuring at least 15 people and damaging civilian infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:
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How are poverty levels around the EU as the French rate hits a 30-year high?
In the past three years, at least 11 EU countries have seen an increase in poverty levels. Women and young adults are more likely to face poverty or social exclusion.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Trump administration is pushing for psychedelic therapy. Will it help or hamper the field?
US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr said he wants psychedelic therapies approved within a year, surprising even the staunchest supporters of the drugs.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Chinaβs H1 Economic Data Was Encouraging, But Itβs Not Out of the Woods Yet
While the economy remained stable in the first half of 2025, internal pressures like stagnant consumption, falling property prices, and a low consumption-to-GDP ratio persist.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Japan decries China threat after string of risky encounters
Japan's defense officials have warned China's intensifying military activities could "seriously impact" its security, while also using their annual white paper to highlight the growing alliance of North Korea and Russia.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Cropped 16 July 2025: EU deforestation law pushback; Agri emissions; US lobster disease
We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... The post Cropped 16 July 2025: EU deforestation law pushback; Agri emissions; US lobster disease appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Euro 2025: The debate over Norway captain Ada Hegerberg
In Norway, a debate is raging about whether Ada Hegerberg should remain in the starting 11 for the knockout phase of Euro 2025. The football star is taking the criticism in stride.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:At least 20 killed in stampede at Gaza distribution site, US aid group says
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation accused Hamas of fomenting panic and spreading misinformation that led to the violence, but provided no evidence.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Three jailed over murder of Swedish hip-hop star in car park
The hip-hop star's killing has been linked to a local gangland conflict.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Woman arrested as Thailand rocked by Buddhist monk sex and blackmail scandal
Police in Thailand arrested a woman on Tuesday who allegedly enticed a string of Buddhist monks into sexual relationships and then pressured them into making large payments to cover up their intimacy.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:UK lifts ban on Pakistan's flag carrier after safety standards improve, diplomat says
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott said that after "extensive engagement" between the UK's Air Safety Committee and the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, restrictions on PIA have now been lifted.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:FIFA urged to rethink the World Cup calendar as summer heat becomes increasingly dangerous
Scientists warn extreme heat could endanger players and fans at the 2026 World Cup without major schedule changes.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:How Corruption Hollows Out Pakistanβs Benazir Income Support Program
Pakistanβs largest social support initiative is a vital lifeline for the poor β but is plagued by βtotal corruptionβ at all levels of disbursement.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Wholesale inflation measure was unchanged in June
The producer price index for June was expected to increase 0.2%, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:EU should simplify its AI Act and digital rulebook, says Danish minister
The European Commissionβs digital omnibus is set to come out in December.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Holocaust survivor Anita Lasker-Wallfisch turns 100
She survived Auschwitz and spent years fighting to ensure that the Holocaust is not forgotten. But she's now disillusioned: antisemitism is on the rise everywhere.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Macron praises βcourageβ and βaudacityβ of Bayrouβs budget
Bayrou has got support from his boss, even if nobody else likes his budget.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Can the Quad Hold the Line on Taiwan?
U.S. calls for clearer commitments on Taiwan underscore the growing pressure on the Quad, as the Taiwan issue increasingly tests the groupβs unity and strategic purpose.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Germany sees uptick in people living alone
Germany's share of people living alone has climbed far above the EU average. Single-person households are rising fastest among the young and elderly, with loneliness a growing concern.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Kazakhstan plans to boost EuropeβChina trade route. Hereβs how
Kazakhstan is helping upgrade the multimodal Trans-Caspian trade route to meet the EUβs 15-day transit goal.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Currency changeover in Bulgaria: the euro replaces the lev in January
In an interview with Euronews, Plamen Ralchev says: βThe euro is a lifeboat thatBulgaria should board!" The scientist at the University of National and World Economics warns against right-wing populist parties exploiting the currency debate.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:The Digital Silk Road in the Gulf: Navigating Risks Amid China-US Rivalry
The Gulf region represents a convergence of regional instability and great power rivalry, with Chinese high-tech exports caught in the crossfire.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Tour de France: Heat training for the yellow jersey
An old training method is experiencing an astonishing renaissance in the 2025 Tour de France.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:PMQs: Badenoch ducks massive Afghan data leak
The Tory leader steered clear of the severe Afghan civilian data breach under the last government β leaving her flailing for answers on the upcoming budget.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: 10 Zimbabweans Making Waves in Australia
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's global diaspora continues to be a powerful force shaping narratives, industries, and communities far beyond its borders. Among the most vibrant hubs is Australia - a land of opportunity where many Zimbabweans have not only settled but thrived. From the bustling cities of Sydney and Melbourne to the academic halls of Brisbane and the cultural melting pot of Perth, Zimbabweans have made their...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:US-Indonesia trade compromise will test Prabowoβs mettle
JAKARTA β On July 15, Indonesia and the United States reached a compromise: the threatened 32% tariff on Indonesian exports will now be capped at 19% in exchange for Indonesiaβs commitment to purchase US energy, agricultural goods, and 50 Boeing aircraft. The deal also reportedly includes reciprocal tariff relief for American exports to Indonesia. The [β¦] The post US-Indonesia trade compromise will test Prabowoβs...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs 50 Pct Tariff on Brazilian Goods Could Render Exports Unfeasible, Embraer Warns
U.S. clients account for 45 percent of Embraerβs commercial airline aircraft exports and 70 percent of its executive jets. On Tuesday, Francisco Gomes Neto, the CEO of Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, warned that a 50 percent U.S. tariff on Brazilian goods would raise the cost of each Embraer aircraft by nearly US$9 million. RELATED: NATO [β¦]
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:A look at Eritrea's role as new Tigray war looms in Ethiopia
Northern Ethiopia is growing increasingly tense two and a half years after the Tigray peace deal. Eritrea appears intent on sowing instability in the region. A new report traces how separatists have quietly rearmed.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Syrian government officials and Druze leaders agree ceasefire after Israeli strikes
Earlier on Wednesday, Israeli forces struck the Syrian General Staff compound in Damascus, citing concerns over violence against the Druze minority. Two civilians were injured in the airstrike.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Not beary funny: Teddy bear artwork made from fake human skin leads to arrest in California
A teddy bear made of fake human skin sparked panic in California, leading to residents to fear a serial killer was on the loose. In reality, the teddy bear is a 'Silence of the Lambs'βmeets-'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'-style artwork.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:From diamonds to dirt: Sierra Leone youth bring land back to life
Craters filled with muddy water pocket the landscape of the Kono district inSierra Leone β the result of a blood diamond mining industry which contributed to a decade-long civil war.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Syria: UN chief urges de-escalation as Sweida violence escalates, Israel strikes Damascus
Clashes between Bedouin tribal fighters, caretaker government forces and Druze militias stretched into their fourth day in Sweida on Wednesday while Israeli forces struck the Syrian capital, Damascus.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:World News in Brief: Haiti funding cuts bite, civilian suffering intensifies in Myanmar, Belarus deaths in custody alert
In violence-wracked Haiti, more than 5.7 million people are estimated to be food insecure, with many unable to meet their daily food needs.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: βAid must go where needs are greatestβ in Gaza, urges UN relief chief
The UN Security Council is meeting on the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where fresh Israeli evacuation orders have uprooted tens of thousands amid relentless bombardment claiming hundreds of civilian lives in recent weeks β many of them children. βFood is running out. Those seeking it risk being shot. People are dying trying to feed their families,β UN relief chief Tom Fletcher has just told ambassadors....
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Unprecedented Afghan returns are βa test of our collective humanityβ
The international community must support Afghanistan as it grapples with the staggering number of citizens returning from the region, a senior UN official has said.
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