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Europe's freedom faces greatest threat since WW2, Macron says

The French president has called for his country's defence spending to rise by 3.5bn (3bn) in 2026.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Sean 'Diddy' Combs's criminal conviction may not end his career

Sean Combs’s federal trial ended with him being convicted of two charges but, for some fans and supporters, the result was like an exoneration.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Paul believes Senate vote for NPR, PBS cuts will be 'very close'

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said Sunday that President Trump's request to cut billions in funding to public broadcasters NPR and PBS would face a "very close" vote in the Senate. β€œI suspect it's going to be very close. I don't know if it will be modified in advance, but I can't really honestly look Americans...

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

When Are State-owned Companies Not Interfering in the Affairs of Another Country?

Since its founding, ASEAN has built an entire edifice of regional diplomacy on an incoherent principle.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Extreme weather is the UK's new normal, says Met Office

The UK has a notably different climate compared with just a few decades ago, the Met Office says.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

The secret Wimbledon bet that could keep Aussie in Sinner's team

Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon title might mean he keeps Darren Cahill around as one of his coaches beyond this season, all thanks to a friendly wager made before Sunday's final.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

2 women killed, suspect dead in Kentucky church shooting, police say

Two women died on Sunday at a Kentucky church in a shooting spree that began when a state trooper was wounded after making a traffic stop, police said. The suspect in both shootings was also killed.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Australians, especially men, are reading less than ever before

Across the board, Australians are reading less, with young men reading the least and older women reading the most.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

The 'strongman' PM who inspired Trump's playbook - but now finds his power crumbling

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban finds his power under threat, but not in the way one might expect.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Third Test on a knife's edge as England sends Indian wickets tumbling late

India loses four wickets late as England chases an unlikely victory at Lord's in the third Test.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Music is at the forefront of AI disruption, but NZ artists still have few protections

Music and technology have been evolving together since long before the advent of AI. But without better safeguards now, artists face an uncertain future.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico

The US is accusing its southern neighbour of breaking a long-held water sharing agreement.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

MPs slam β€˜disrespectful’ obstruction by chair of UK financial ombudsman

Commons Treasury select committee frustrated by Zahida Manzoor’s refusal at hearing to explain sacking of FOS chief

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump to miss chance for UK parliamentary address during September state visit

House of Commons will be in recess and not sitting due to political party conference season

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK sea level rising faster than global average, study finds

Britain is getting wetter and warmer as new temperature records become norm

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Donald Trump’s UK state visit set for September β€” when MPs are away

The British parliament β€” home to plenty of Trump critics β€” will be in recess during the U.S. president's big trip.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

WHO’s south-east Asia head β€˜on leave’ after Bangladesh corruption allegations

Daughter of toppled PM Sheikh Hasina accused of fraud by country’s Anti-Corruption Commission

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Gaza death toll passes 58,000 from Israeli attacks as ceasefire hopes fade

Israel blamed for deadly Gaza aid attacks as UN warns fuel must enter now or vital 'lifelines will vanish'.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Questions remain at Secret Service one year after Trump rally shooting

A year after the assassination attempt against Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, multiple investigations have detailed the Secret Service breakdowns that day. Under a new leader hired by Trump, the agency has been pushing to address those problems but key questions remain.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Detained Gaza doctor Abu Safiya in critical condition, lawyer says

Detained Gaza doctor Abu Safiya in critical condition, lawyer says The health of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital, has severely deteriorated in Israeli detention in Israel's infamous Ofer prison, his lawyer said in a statement on social media. Israeli forces arrested Abu Safia on 27 December from the hospital in Beit Lahia in north Gaza, which was left out of service following Israeli...

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Nickel For EVs Threatens the Last Nomadic Peoples in Indonesia

The indigenous O'Hongana Manyawa tribe lives in remote pockets of Halmahera island, a hub of environmentally destructive nickel processing facilities.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Macron announces 6.5B euros in extra military spending by France in next two years

FrenchPresident Emmanuel Macronon Sunday announced 6.5 billion euros ($7.6 billion) in extra military spending in the next two years because of new and unprecedented threats, ranging from Russia to nuclear proliferation, terrorists and online attacks.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Decades of sightings highlight split in Australia's orca populations

Researchers have pinpointed three main orca habitats off Australia, with key differences between each area's inhabitants.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Chip Roy on Texas flooding: 'Real story' is 'heroism of those who showed up' to help

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) said Sunday the β€œreal story” of the deadly flooding in Texas is the β€œheroism of those who showed up” to help, as opposed to who might be to blame. β€œI think the real story is not all the finger-pointing that the media wants to point to. It's the heroism of those...

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Chelsea wins Club World Cup as managers and players clash

Cole Palmer leads Chelsea to victory over PSG in the Club World Cup final as flaring tempers lead to a heated clash between players and managers after the final whistle.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Ex-Israeli PM Olmert calls planned city for Palestinians β€˜concentration camp’

Ex-Israeli PM Olmert calls planned city for Palestinians β€˜concentration camp’ Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmertcalled Israel's plans to build a β€œhumanitarian city” to move Palestinians out of Gaza, "a concentration camp." β€œIt is a concentration camp. I am sorry. If [the Palestinians] will be deported into the new β€˜humanitarian city,’ then you can say that this is part of an ethnic cleansing,” Olmert told the...

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

'I never expected this': Rising Aussie star third in Giro d'Italia Donne

Australian Sarah Gigante claims the Queen of the Mountains jersey and finishes third overall at the Giro d'Italia Donne.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: US demand to defend Taiwan a 'hypothetical': Rishworth

The Albanese government is refusing to be drawn over how it would respond if the US and China went to war over Taiwan. Follow live.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Once Again, the Freedom Flotilla Sets Sail for Gaza

The Freedom Flotilla’s ship β€˜Handala’ set sail this Sunday from the port of Syracuse, Italy, with the aim of breaking the Israeli blockade over Gaza and delivering humanitarian aid to the Palestinians. RELATED: 5 Heartbreaking Truths About the Gaza Child Martyr Yousef al-Zaq’s Final Days The crew of β€˜Handala’, Maria Elena, declared from Sicily that […]

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Sydney childcare chain targeted with second suspicious fire

A Sydney childcare chain experiences second suspicious blaze in less than a week after another facility was torched in the early hours of Monday morning.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

What are the risks from Trump’s latest tariff threats?

US president has told Mexico and EU they face tariffs of 30 percent in August.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Texas families face grim reality that some missing from floods may not be found

A new round of heavy rains Sunday and a renewed threat of flooding in central Texas interrupted the search for those still missing from the devastating July 4 flash floods. Ten days after fast-moving waters of the Guadalupe River swept away homes and vehicles, the full extent of the human toll is still emerging. John Yang speaks with reporter Tony Plohetski for the latest from Texas.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

News Wrap: Palestinian death toll in Gaza passes 58,000, officials say

In our news wrap Sunday, Israeli strikes killed at least 32 people including six children at a water collection point, two wildfires near the Grand Canyon are growing rapidly, the EU said it’s holding off on retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in hopes of reaching a trade deal, and Italy’s Jannik Sinner beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to win the men’s title at Wimbledon.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

South African police minister suspended over corruption allegations

President Ramaphosa's move follows accusations Senzo Mchunu interfered with sensitive investigations.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Pogačar loses key ally as TDF sprint stage produces thrilling finish

João Almeida, a key teammate of Tour de France leader Tadej Pogačar, is forced to abandon the race as Belgian Tim Merlier takes out a dramatic sprint stage.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia