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2 years after riots rocked France, these moms are still trying to keep the peace

In the suburbs of Paris, the "Pink Vests" try to calm the often-tense relations between youths and the police, an issue that erupted two years ago when a 17-year-old was killed by city police, touching off France's biggest riots in 20 years.

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

Raccoons may look cute, but scientists warn theyโ€™re causing ecological havoc in Germany

Raccoons join hornets, ibis and some kinds of algae as invasive species putting Europeโ€™s biodiversity at risk.

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

Germany debates quota for immigrant students

Education Minister Karin Prien has proposed limiting the number of immigrant children in Germany's schools. This has been met with both approval and criticism.

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

โ€˜What can I do with 650kg of watermelon rind?โ€™: Inside the Irish hotel rethinking food waste

The hospitality industry generates a quarter of all food waste. This Irish hotel proves it doesnโ€™t have to.

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

Could electric aeroplanes be the future of flight? Watch Denmarkโ€™s first test flight

The plane can be charged using a standard fast charger for electric cars in just 20 to 40 minutes, according to its developers. Experts say airports will need to gradually expand charging infrastructures for electric aircraft.

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

Engine fuel cutoff moments before Air India plane crash, preliminary report reveals

On June 12, the London-bound Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad. All 230 passengers on board, except for one, were killed.

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

Lost and found: Peru unveils sacred city of Caral hidden for nearly 4,000 years

Its strategic location between two important pre-Columbian valleys and the discovery of ceremonial artefacts support the thesis that the Caralian community, which developed around 1800-1500 BC, had intense relations with other peoples.

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

UN refugee agency tries to help millions of displaced Ukrainians stay close to home

Russia recently intensified a series of long-range Shahed drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, which often also include ballistic and cruise missiles as well as powerful glide bombs.

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

Thai government headed, for the moment, by former student leftist

BANGKOK โ€“ Thailandโ€™s struggle with democracy has resulted in three very different prime ministers in three days with Phumtham Wechayachai becoming the newest caretaker leader, after a court suspended former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for alleged โ€œethical misconduct.โ€ So, who is Acting Prime Minister Phumtham (โ€œPOOM-tomโ€)? Phumtham, 72, is a veteran politician who was commerce [โ€ฆ] The post Thai government...

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Brussels, my love? US continues arms deliveries to Ukraine - for how long?

In this edition of our weekly talk show, panellists discussed the situation in Ukraine, Moldova's desire to fast-track EU accession and the future role of women in the military.

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

Latest news bulletin | July 12th โ€“ Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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

UK wine duty: Are hotter countries really being taxed more on their wine?

The UK changed the way it taxes wine in February, five months on, as one of the biggest importers in the world, how is that affecting the industry in Europe?

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

Gaza ceasefire talks on verge of collapse, Palestinian officials say

Senior Palestinian officials accuse Israel of deliberately stalling the negotiations in Qatar during the prime minister's US visit.

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

โ€˜Itโ€™s a strengthโ€™: female business leaders back Reevesโ€™ tearful moment

Displaying emotion is part of โ€˜our humanityโ€™ says CBI chief

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

The new age of geoeconomics

Donald Trumpโ€™s tariff threats are just part of a much wider shift. Gillian Tett explains why commerce is being subordinated to statecraft โ€” and how we can adapt

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

Japanโ€™s mayo king calls time on baby food as inflation bites and births fall

Parents of fussy eaters lament the loss of 72 Kewpie product lines, including pumpkin purรฉe and sea bream rice porridge

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

Trumpโ€™s frustration with Putin prompts shift of tone on Ukraine

US president softens his rhetoric but it is unclear whether this will result in tangible support in the war against Russia

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

Tidings from my stock market humble pie

Retail investors who bought the dip after the tariff sell-off have done well but the outlook for US shares is still challenged

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

The history of political slogans reveals words are not enough

โ€˜Changeโ€™ is a powerful promise but the history of democracy has warnings for those who donโ€™t follow through

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

What I could have learnt from Renรฉ Girard

The French theorist admired by the US right has an important message for both sides of politics

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

Texan communities reel as holiday idyll becomes a disaster zone

Catastrophic floods killed more than 120 and destroyed homes and businesses in July 4 tragedy

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

Director Athina Rachel Tsangari on her pungent rural drama Harvest: โ€˜You can smell the milkโ€™

The Greek filmmaker talks about shooting in Scotland, her hierarchy-free approach and why โ€˜we always dance the film firstโ€™

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

Africa Express relocates to Mexico in โ€˜Bahidorรก!โ€™

This release sees the groupโ€™s Damon Albarn and Moonchild Sanelly teaming up with Latin American musicians

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

The anti-heatwave holiday: a two-day trek down the Alpsโ€™ biggest glacier

A hike along Switzerlandโ€™s Aletsch offers escape from the summer heat โ€” but comes with a poignant sense of time running out

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

Trump gives nepo babies a big beautiful tax boost

Reducing the number of people who pay the โ€˜death taxโ€™ entrenches privilege and inequity across generations

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

South Africa, look to the Freedom Charter

Adopted in 1955, the Charterโ€™s vision remains as relevant to the country today as it was 70 years ago

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

United States: Wildfires force evacuations from the Grand Canyon

People have been ordered to leave areas near the world famous Grand Canyon in Arizona due to rapidly spreading wildfires which were sparked by lightning.

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

Prada to partner with Indian artisans after sandal backlash

The backlash over a sandal resembling the traditional Kolhapuri design saw calls for greater recognition of Indian craftsmanship.

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

Trump could trigger another market shock, investors warn

Fund managers and bankers cast doubt on bets US president will back down from most severe threats

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

U.S. Flood Disaster Exposes Failures of Trump Administrationโ€™s Climate and Emergency Policies

As catastrophic floods ravage Texas, leaving over a hundred dead and many missing, former President Donald Trump visits the disaster zone, offering condolences but revealing the administrationโ€™s inadequate response to climate crises and infrastructure challenges. Related: Texas Flooding is โ€˜Act of God,โ€™ Says White House Press Secretary Former U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to Kerrville, [โ€ฆ]

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

Trump, officials questioned about Texas flood response

As U.S. President Donald Trump toured the devastation from the deadly Texas floods, he and other officials faced questions about the state and federal governmentโ€™s response to the disaster.

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

Son of Mexico's 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in US drugs case

Ovidio Guzman Lopez, a son of imprisoned former Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, pleaded guilty to four drug trafficking charges. Guzman Lopez was facing a maximum of life in prison.

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

'They were just kids': Mother mourns sons killed in Israeli strike while waiting for aid

Two of Iman al-Nouri's five sons were killed outside a clinic in Deir al-Balah on Thursday, while a third was seriously wounded.

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

Is William Ruto the most disliked president in Kenya's history?

More than 100 people have been killed in a wave of protests and public anger, described as "unprecedented".

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

North Korea's Benidorm-style resort welcomes first Russian tourists

Details of how it was built - in a country largely closed to the outside world - are shrouded in secrecy.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia