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Nigeria: Former Nigerian President Buhari Dies In London

[Premium Times] Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's former president and military ruler, is dead.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Report: Israeli court extends detention of Palestinian journalist

Report: Israeli court extends detention of Palestinian journalist A military court in Ofer Prison ruled on Sundayto extend the detention of Palestinian journalist Nasser al-Lahham for three more days, according to Haaretz. Israeli forces arrested the veteranjournalist during a violent raid on his home in the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem early 7 July. Lahham, a 58-year-old journalist with over 30 years of...

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

Reeves to hail fiscal β€˜stability’ and City risk-taking in Mansion House speech

Chancellor will insist she has a grip on the UK economy and will not let borrowing run out of control

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

Nigeria's ex-president Buhari dies in London

Muhammadu Buhari led Africa's most populous country in the 1980s, following a coup and from 2015 to 2023.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

WATCH: Inside rescue and recovery efforts after the deadly Texas floods

Tragedy struck the Texas Hill Country last week as sudden, massive flooding over the July 4 holiday killed more than 120 people. PBS News traveled to the heart of the disaster to cover the ongoing search and recovery efforts on the ground.

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

Hospitals across nation brace for Medicaid cuts under β€˜big, beautiful’ law

Hospitals are bracing for the impact from the Medicaid cuts in President Trump’s sweeping spending and tax cut law. While most of the cuts won’t happen immediately, rural facilities in particular say they likely will have to make difficult financial decisions about which services they can afford to keep and which may need to...

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

The EU delays retaliatory tariffs on US goods in hopes of reaching a deal soon

β€³This is now the time for negotiations,β€³ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters in Brussels on Sunday.

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

Amid new flood warnings, emergency crews suspend search for flooding victims in Texas

It's the first time a new round of severe weather has paused the search since the flooding earlier this month.

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

Critical 5 Takeaways From Putin’s Warning on Russia-West Geopolitical Tensions

Putin warns that Russia-West geopolitical tensions stem from NATO expansion and disregard for Moscow’s security interests. Explore the implications of his latest statements on global stability. Related: Rusia Holds No Illusions on Ukraine Crisis: Lavrov Geopolitical Context Behind Russia-West Geopolitical Tensions The Russia-West geopolitical tensions have reached a new level of public articulation as Russian […]

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

Several dead in clashes in predominantly Druze Syrian city

Authorities send forces to de-escalate the situation after fighting breaks out between Bedouins and Druze.

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

Gaza death toll rises to 92

Gaza death toll rises to 92 A Palestinian man, his wife and three of his children were killed in an Israeli attack on their tent in the al-Mawasi area, west of Gaza, according to Al Jazeera, citing sources at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. The latest attackbrings today’s death toll from Israeli attacks onGaza to 92 people.

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

Former Nigerian President Buhari, twice leader of Africa’s most populous nation, dies at 82

Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, who led Nigeria twice as a military head of state and a democratic president, has died aged 82, his press secretary said Sunday.

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

Israeli settlers allegedly kill two Palestinians in occupied West Bank

Following two deaths after another settler attack in the West Bank, the victims' families said ambulances were prevented from helping the young Palestinians β€” one of whom was a US citizen who died at the scene.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

BCG 'paid over $1m' for Gaza maritime aid project

BCG 'paid over $1m' for Gaza maritime aid project The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) was paid over $1m for advising a private US maritime aid initiative for Gaza that operated outside the traditional United Nations-led system, according to theFinancial Times. The payment coincided with BCG's involvement in the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a controversial project accused of undermining humanitarian principles....

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

GOP rep says time to β€˜move on’ from Epstein controversy

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said in a Sunday interview that it’s time to β€œmove on” from the controversy surrounding the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. In an interview on NewsNation's "The Hill Sunday," Chris Stirewalt asked about President Trump's defense of the Justice Department's handling of the case, and the calls from some of the president's...

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

Iran president was reportedly injured in Israeli strikes

Iran's Fars news agency says President Masoud Pezeshkian had a leg injury when his secret site was hit in June.

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

Wall Street expects glittering earnings despite trade war

UK chancellor delivers Mansion House speech, Fed issues Beige Book and China releases second-quarter GDP data

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

Search for Texas flood victims paused due to heavy rains and new threat of high waters

More heavy rains in Texas on Sunday paused a weeklong search for victims of catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River and led to high-water rescues elsewhere as officials warned that the downpours could again cause waterways to surge.

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

Watch: Was Lady Gaga's Rio concert really attended by 2.1m people?

BBC Verify looks at a claim from Rio de Janeiro officials that the pop star's beach gig drew huge numbers.

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

Lawler says he’ll meet with Trump soon to talk about potential run for New York governor

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said on Sunday he plans to speak soon with President Trump to discuss a path forward as he considers whether to launch a bid for governor in New York. Entering the statewide race would likely pit him against Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), who is gearing up to launch her own campaign...

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

Two people feared missing as torrential rain batters Spain's Catalonia

Several countries in Europe issued weather alerts for heavy rainfall and storms. It comes after a large part of the continent experienced extreme heatwaves.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Corruption a tightening noose around South Africa’s neck

In the words of Nelson Mandela, β€˜Our hope for the future depends also on our resolution as a nation in dealing with the scourge of corruption’

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Elon Musk is no Ross Perot

Elon Musk's "America Party" is a far cry from Ross Perot's third-party bid in 1992, as Musk's reliance on government funding, lack of policy substance, and social media antics make him an unlikely candidate for political success.

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

Why does Israel want to prolong the war on Gaza?

Israeli columnist Gideon Levy says Israel has β€˜no clue’ about dealing with Gaza, besides ongoing death and destruction.

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

Former Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82

The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.

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

Buhari - the austere Nigerian military ruler who defeated a sitting president

The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.

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

Sri Lanka’s Tariff Shock

Overdependence on a few markets and a narrow base of products has made the country vulnerable.

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

Critical 5-Dunam Land Confiscation in al-Khalil Sparks Outcry Over Israeli Expansionist Policies

Israel orders land confiscation in al-Khalil to build settler-only road, drawing condemnation from Palestinian authorities and human rights groups. The move deepens territorial fragmentation and undermines peace prospects. Related: Israel to Build Settlers-Only Road on West Bank Territory Geopolitical Context Behind Israeli Land Confiscation in al-Khalil The Israeli land confiscation in al-Khalil marks another...

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

Why is India Pushing Back Suspected Infiltrators to Bangladesh?

Illegal immigration to India appears to have increased following the collapse of the Awami League regime in August last year.

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

Hasina Had to Fall, But Political Rhetoric Could Imperil Bangladesh’s Democracy

Words like "fascist," "revolution," "enemy of Islam," and "genocide" have been used to describe Hasina’s rule. But are any of these labels correct?

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

Gaza officials say children killed in strike as Israeli military admits 'error'

Six children waiting for water are among those killed in an Israeli air strike, emergency service officials say.

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

Dozens killed in Gaza, including children, as ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas flounder

The Israeli military admitted that one of the reported deadly strikes had been caused by 'a technical malfunction in the munition', missing the intended target.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Head of Trump’s economic council circles around questions on 50 percent tariff on Brazil

Kevin Hassett appeared to deflect questions on how the new tariff will benefit America despite the U.S. having a trade surplus with the South American country.

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

BCG 'paid over $1m' for Gaza maritime aid project Β 

BCG 'paid over $1m' for Gaza maritime aid project Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 07/13/2025 - 15:45 Consulting firm advised private aid effort outside UN-led system, Financial Times reports Palestinian men watch as the Open Arms vessel carrying humanitarian aid from Cyprus approaches Gaza City's coast on 15 March 2024 (AFP) Off The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) was paid over $1m for advising a private US maritime aid...

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

Israeli strikes kill at least 30 in Gaza as Palestinian death toll tops 58,000 since start of war

Israel and Hamas appeared no closer to a breakthrough in indirecttalks meant to pause the warand free some Israeli hostages after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Washington visit last week.

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