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Italian court hands Meloni partial victory in UniCredit banking merger battle

The future of UniCredit's controversial takeover bid for BPM remains in doubt after the ruling.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Germany updates: Bavarian castles join World Heritage list

UNESCO has added Neuschwanstein, along with several other castles, to its list of international heritage. DW has more.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico to begin Aug. 1

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he's levying tariffs of 30 per centagainst the European Union and Mexico starting on Aug. 1,a move that could cause massive upheaval between the United States and two of its biggest tradingpartners.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Israeli settlers beat Palestinian-American to death, fatally shoot another

Israeli settlers beat Palestinian-American to death, fatally shoot another Submitted by Fayha Shalash on Sat, 07/12/2025 - 15:23 In latest assault, settlers beat a young man and block ambulances from reaching him, then shoot another and leave his body in the bushes Palestinian-American Saif al-Din Musalat, 23, died after being 'severely beaten across various parts of his body' by Israeli settlers (X) Off Israeli...

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

5 Heartbreaking Truths About the Gaza Child Martyr Yousef al-Zaq’s Final Days

The tragic story of Gaza child martyr Yousef al-Zaq highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the toll on innocent lives in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Related: Critical Update: Over 57,000 Dead in Gaza Humanitarian Crisis as Rescue Systems Fail” Gaza, July 12, 2025 β€” The tragic life of Yousef al-Zaq, known as the youngest political prisoner […]

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Why Russia is stepping up attacks on Ukraine

Ukraine has recently suffered the most intense bombing it has seen since Russia began its full-scale invasion three years ago. What does Vladimir Putin hope to achieve? And how can the destruction be stopped?

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Israeli settlers kill Palestinians in West Bank attack, health ministry says

A US citizen was beaten to death and a Palestinian shot and killed when Israeli settlers attacked Sinjil, the Palestinian health ministry says.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Air India fuel switches moved with β€œsome form of human input”

β€œNow, I wonder if they will be able to tell by the sounds on the flight deck..."

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Joint statement by OCHA, UNDP, UNFPA, UNOPS, UNRWA, WFP and WHO on fuel shortage in Gaza

The United Nations warns that the fuel shortage in Gaza has reached critical levels. Fuelis the backbone of survival in Gaza. It powers hospitals, water systems, sanitation networks, ambulances, and every aspect of humanitarian operations. Fuel supplies are needed to move the fleet used for transporting essential goods across the Strip and to operate a network of bakeries producing fresh bread for the affected...

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: WHO News favicon WHO News

London protesters arrested over pro-Palestine Action placards

London protesters arrested over pro-Palestine Action placards More than 40 protesters holding placards in support of direct action group Palestine Action have been arrested in central London by the Metropolitan Police. The protesters held up placardsreading: β€œI oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action." This marks the second week running that pro-Palestine Action protesters have been arrested for showing support for...

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Gaza talks deadlocked over two key issues, sources say

Gaza talks deadlocked over two key issues, sources say Hamas negotiators are increasingly sceptical that a Gaza ceasefire agreement withIsraelcould be reached in the current round of talks in Doha, Middle East Eye has learned. Sources close toPalestiniannegotiators said talks remain deadlocked over at least two of four key issues. The first is the extent of the proposed Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip during the...

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

G20: South Africa needs the weight of the continent for progressive outcomes

The United States’ tensions with South Africa requires an African Union response to ensure the continent’s involvement when the G20 decides the economic rules

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Trump says he will impose 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico from August 1

US president issues new threats against trading partners in letters posted to social media

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Exclusive: Gaza talks at risk after Israel refuses to withdraw from Rafah

Exclusive: Gaza talks at risk after Israel refuses to withdraw from Rafah Submitted by David Hearst on Sat, 07/12/2025 - 13:20 Sources tell MEE Hamas rejects Israeli proposal of staying in Rafah, fearing 'concentration camp' plan to facilitate mass displacement A woman looks on as Palestinians inspect destroyed tents by Israeli forces at a makeshift displacement camp in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on 11 July...

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

3 Critical Reactions to the Iran Nuclear Program After U.S. Strikes on Facilities”

Iran faces global silence after U.S. strikes on its nuclear sites. TeherΓ‘n reaffirms the peaceful nature of its Iran nuclear program and calls for accountability. Related: Netanyahu Claims Iran’s Hostility Is in Its β€œDNA,” Justifies U.S.-Israel Military Strikes to Stop Nuclear Threat Critical Response: Iran Condemns Lack of Global Outcry After U.S. Strikes on Nuclear […]

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

European Foreign Ministers express deep concern over 'deteriorating situation in Georgia'

A joint statement by European foreign ministers came in response to a progress report recently approved by the European Parliament on Georig'as accession process.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU ready to retaliate after Trump hits bloc with 30 percent tariff

β€œWe will take all necessary steps to safeguard EU interests,” says European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

German backpacker found alive after 12 days in Australian outback – video

Australian authorities said on Saturday that 26-year-old German backpacker Carolina Wilga had been found 'safe and well' after she went missing in a remote part of the country's north-west almost two weeks previously. Wilga, who vanished on 29 June from near the outback town of Beacon, about 254km (157 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, was found by a passing motorist on a road in the region on...

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Israeli forces kill 110 in Gaza, including 34 aid seekers

Witnesses say Israeli forces opened fire without warning on Palestinians at a GHF site in Rafah, killing at least 34.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

I'm a sex therapist: These 4 things 'quietly kill intimacy'β€”most of them are 'hiding in plain sight'

"Intimacy is the heartbeat of a thriving relationship," says sex therapist Chamin Ajjan. Here are four of the biggest intimacy blockers β€” and what to do about them.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

You won't get the raise you want in one meetingβ€”here's how long it will actually take, according to an expert negotiator

Successful salary talks require a series of multi-step, collaborative conversations, says expert negotiator Kathryn Valentine.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

US to raise tariff rate on EU goods to 30% from 1 August, EU open to talks but ready to respond

The European Commission responded to Trump's announcement in a written statement, saying it remains ready to reach an agreement, while also taking "necessary steps to safeguard EU interests, including the adoption of proportionate countermeasures."

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Critical Update: Over 57,000 Dead in Gaza Humanitarian Crisis as Rescue Systems Fail”

Over 57,000 dead in the Gaza humanitarian crisis amid collapsing rescue systems, forced evacuations, and blocked aid. International calls for ceasefire grow louder. Related: Israel Prohibits Gazans from Entering the Sea Amid Water Shortage and Rising Temperatures The Gaza humanitarian crisis has reached catastrophic levels, with reports indicating that at least 57,823 people have lost […]

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Gaza death toll rises to 79 for the day

Gaza death toll rises to 79 for the day The death toll since dawn has risen, with over 79 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks today, according to local media. At least 30 people were killed at a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid centre.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Canada pauses new tariff threats as Trump escalates

The president’s letter to the prime minister extends the trade deadline to Aug. 1.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Kyiv residents 'brace for death' as Russian drones, missiles increasingly fly at night

Nighttime assaults on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv have intensified in the fourth year of Russia's full-scale invasion, with the number of drones sometimes exceeding 700. Swarms of 1,000 drones could soon become the norm, officials say.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Erdoğan hails new page in Turkey’s history as Kurdish fighters lay down arms

President publicly expresses support for peace process with PKK to end a four-decade insurgency

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump allies, foreign officials take new Aug. 1 deadline seriously

Trump insiders maintain that it would make little sense β€” politically or from a policy standpoint β€” for the president to offer any further extensions on trade.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Israeli settlers attack West Bank village

Israeli settlers attack West Bank village Israeli settlers have attacked the village of Shallalat al-Auja, north of Jericho in the occupied West Bank. The Wafa news agency reported that settlers are grazing their livestock on Palestinian land and in residential areas.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Smurf your voice: Global campaign urges everyone to speak up for a better future

The Smurfs are back – and this time they are smurfing up a global storm. Teaming up with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Paramount Pictures, the iconic blue characters are leading a campaign that encourages children and grownups everywhere to β€œSpeak Up” for a better world.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

No fuel, no aid, no escape: UN agencies warn of looming collapse in Gaza

The fuel crisis in Gaza has reached a breaking point, threatening to bring all humanitarian operations to a halt and endangering the lives of everyone reliant on aid inside the enclave, UN agencies warned in a powerful joint statement on Saturday.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

β€œDisgusting” Rafah plans will deny a future Palestinian state

Political analyst Akiva Eldar says anyone helping build the Rafah humanitarian city is complicit in war crimes.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

The Biggest Misconception About the Philippines’ South China Sea Case Against China

The Permanent Court of Arbitration did not decide the claims brought by the Philippines against China, an arbitral tribunal established under Annex VII of UNCLOS did.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Beauty is an β€˜insidious force in women’s financial lives,’ says 'Rich Girl Nation' author β€” here's how to overcome it

Women face unique financial challenges, says "Money with Katie" founder Katie Gatti Tassin, the author of "Rich Girl Nation."

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Ukraine: Russia steps up bombings as Lavrov meets Kim

At least two civilians were killed overnight when Russia launched more than 600 drones and missiles against Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with Kim Jong Un in North Korea.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)