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UniCredit Banco BPM merger battle deepens as Brussels warns Italy against unlawful interference
Romeβs use of the βGold Powerβ rule to impose conditions on the merger is controversial because the two companies are both Italian and there is no apparent threat to national security.
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EU's AI Code ready for companies to sign next week
Both the member states and the European Commission need to formally give the green light to the Code, which helps providers of AI systems comply with the EUβs AI Act.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Flames tear through Massachusetts assisted-living facility, killing 9 and trapping residents
Flames roared through an assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, killing nine people and trapping residents inside, including some who leaned out of windows and screamed for help, authorities said Monday. At least 30 people were hurt.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Hindutva International: The Globalization of Hindu Politics Outside India
Biswas Baral and Edward Anderson explore the rise of Hindu politics outside India, and how it is changing the dynamic of Hindu communities and diaspora worldwide.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Spanish police detain eight people after anti-migrant clashes in Torre-Pacheco
Clashes in the town broke out on Saturday night after a 68-year-old man told Spanish media he had been beaten up earlier in the week by three men of North African origin.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:To help people prepare for extreme heat, we must communicate better
As a new report shows a dramatic increase in the hottest days in the UK, closing gaps in public understanding of the risks and how to stay safe is urgent The post To help people prepare for extreme heat, we must communicate better appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Music industry faces censorship after Bob Vylan controversy
The UK punk duo who chanted "Death to the IDF" at Glastonbury festival are facing concert cancellations. Event organizers feel the pressure to deplatform the "high risk" protest group.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Yemen: Security Council extends UN mission in crucial port city amid escalating Red Sea strife
The Security Council on Monday renewed the mandate of the UN mission in Yemenβs key port city of Hudaydah, as regional tensions spike and international concern mounts over recent Houthi rebel attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Gaza: UNICEF mourns seven children killed queuing for water
The head of UN child rights agency UNICEF has called for Israel to review its rules of engagement in Gaza after seven children were killed while waiting for water at a distribution point.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Sudan: Humanitarian needs deepen amid rising hostilities and heavy rains
Escalating violence, displacement and heavy rains are deepening the needs of civilians caught in the war in Sudan, the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, said on Monday.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Security Council renews UNβs Haiti mission amid spiralling crises
Amid runaway gang violence and crumbling state authority, the Security Council on Monday unanimously extended the mandate of the UNβs political mission in Haiti until the end of the year. Aid agencies remain deeply concerned by the humanitarian crisis playing out across the Caribbean island nation.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:WHO urges rollout of first long-acting HIV prevention jab
A breakthrough HIV drug that only needs to be injected twice a year to offer near-total protection from the virus and developing AIDS should be made available βimmediatelyβ at pharmacies, clinics and via online consultations, theUN health agency said on Monday.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:βA compass towards progressβ β but key development goals remain way off track
Global life expectancy increased by an astonishing five years between 2000 and 2019. And then since the COVID-19 pandemic, it slid backwards by almost two. More than 110 million children have entered school since 2015 β but by 2023, 272 million children still had no access to the classroom.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:World News in Brief: Inter-ethnic violence in Syria, Indigenous Peoplesβ rights, global information security
Clashes on Sunday between Sunni Bedouin tribal fighters and Druze militia have reportedly left at least 30 dead in Syriaβs predominantly-Druze city of Sweida.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:US envoy to Ukraine has 'productive' meeting with Zelenskyy ahead of Trump announcement
The US president said he was ready to send Patriot missile systems to Ukraine after several months of mixed signals around continued US support for Kyiv.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Majority of people arrested in U.S. immigration raids have no criminal record, data shows
U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to deport "the worst of the worst," yet, on average, about seven out of 10 people currently detained by immigration agents have no criminal convictions, according to government data regarding ongoing detentions.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Wizz Air halts Abu Dhabi operations as instability threatens profits
Wizz Air's decision to end operations out of its hub in Abu Dhabi comes as it aims to focus on its core markets in Central and Eastern Europe.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Explaining the irony going viral of The White House's 'Superman Trump' post
The new Superman movie is out and it is a fantastic blockbuster outing for the start of the new era of DC Studios. And The White House's official X account has joined in on the fun... Except social media users have pointed out a certain irony...
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:First Indian astronaut to visit ISS heads back to Earth
The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission with Shubhanshu Shukla is expected to splash down in just under 24 hours.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:US trade 'almost impossible' in case of Trump tariffs β EU
The European Union's trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, says the bloc hopes for a deal with the US despite President Donald Trump's threat of 30% levies. But the clock is ticking as August 1 approaches.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:View from The Hill: Segalβs antisemitism plan gives government controversy, not clarity
What was meant to be a moment of clarity has turned into another headache for the government with its antisemitism envoyβs plan stirring up some controversy.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Ghana: President Directs Two Ministers to Address 'Unapproved' Port Charges
[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has described as illegal any levy being charged at Ghana's ports not backed by law, directing that all fees and charges imposed by shipping lines 'unlawfully' be presented to Parliament for approval.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Africa: America's Plan to Send Deportees to Africa Needs a Rethink
[FrontPageAfrica] THINGS ARE STILL a bit murky amid chatters and uncertainty surrounding a purported plan by the United States of America to offload scores of deportees, many of who are victims of the country's aggressive crackdown on immigrants and a ragedy policy wreaking havoc across the globe.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Uganda: U.S. Slashes Visa Validity for Ugandans to Just Three Months
[Nile Post] The United States has revised its visa policy, significantly shortening the duration of stay. Previously valid for up to two years or more, the U.S. non-immigrant visa for Ugandans will now be limited to just three months. The move has sparked concern among frequent travelers and those planning longer visits.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:France celebrates Bastille Day with annual military parade in Paris
Bastille Day is France's biggest holiday, celebrated annually on 14 July to commemorate the Storming of the Bastille in 1789 that sparked the French Revolution.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Over 300 Liberian Jobs At Risk At MoT
[Liberian Observer] Approximately 300 employees of the Ministry of Transport (MOT) workers are facing potential job losses due to a Concession Agreement involving the Ministry of Justice, and the Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated. The agreement may impact four key departments at MOT: Motor Division, Inspectorates, Driver License, and License Plates.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Purp Crowned Winner of Nigerian Idol Season 10
[Vanguard] After weeks of fierce competition and show-stopping performances, Nigerian Idol Season 10 has come to an electrifying end -- and Purp has emerged the ultimate winner!
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Africa: The Risks Artificial Intelligence Pose for the Global South
[IPS] United Nations -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly developing and leaving its mark across the globe. Yet the implementation of AI risks widening the gap between the Global North and South.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Liberia Enters Carbon Market
[Liberian Observer] The Liberian Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is leading the country's entry into the carbon market, aiming to sell carbon credits to companies and individuals seeking to offset their emissions.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Africa: 'Tax the Super-Rich'
[Independent (Kampala)] Oxfam report warns of danger ahead as gap widens between rich and poor
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Listen: How the EU plans to respond to Trumpβs 30% trade blow
In this episode, Evi Kiorri covers Donald Trump's surprise announcement of a 30 percent tariff on nearly all EU imports starting in August β a move that caught Brussels off guard.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Trump puzzles Chelsea players as he crashes Club World Cup trophy party
Cole Palmer shone as he led Chelsea to a 3-0 victory over PSG in the Club World Cup, with US President Donald Trump surprisingly attending the trophy ceremony.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:The striker with an 'icon' for a team-mate
Clara Luvanga on meeting Al-Nassr team-mate Ronaldo and how Tanzania are gaining "experience" at their second Wafcon.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Israel Assassinated Two Palestinian Journalists in Gaza, Death Toll Surpases 230
The Zionist regime continues to wage the most lethal conflict against media workers in history.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Chicago Was Supposed to Warn Residents About Toxic Lead Pipes. Itβs Barely Started
This story is a partnership between Grist, Inside Climate News and WBEZ. This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WBEZ, a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan region. Beatriz Salazar was sifting through her usual pile of mail this spring when an envelope from the city of Chicago caught her [β¦]
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