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UK and France launch pilot scheme to further deter Channel crossings
France will accept the returned migrants in exchange for the UK taking in an equal number of asylum seekers who have family ties in Britain, the leaders of the two countries announced on Thursday.
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27 ex-EU ambassadors: 'Suspend the Israel trade agreement'
An open letter on Israel/Palestine to EU Council president Antonio Costa, EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, EU Parliament president Roberta Metsola, and EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas & EU commissioner Dubravka Suica.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Illinois Lawmakers Vote to Limit Carbon Sequestration Near a Major Aquifer
A bill passed by the Illinois legislature could slow the growth of carbon sequestration proposals—and proposals, in particular, for projects located near an aquifer that is the sole source of drinking water in some communities. If Gov. JB Pritzker signs the law, hundreds of thousands of residents in central Illinois who rely on the Mahomet […]
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Africa: 'No One Should Be Left Behind' By Africa's Health System, Says Dr. Ogwell
[allAfrica] "One key challenge I remain deeply committed to addressing is ensuring no one is left behind by the health system, no matter where they live," says Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, the CEO and President of VillageReach, a global non-profit dedicated to strengthening health systems in underserved communities.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Brazil’s Last Asbestos Miners Are Switching To Rare Earth Minerals. Can They Offer a Brighter Future?
This report is a partnership between Agência Pública and the Guardian. Read it in Portuguese here. Minaçu, a small city in inlandBraziland home to the only asbestos mine in the Americas, is set to become the first operation outside Asia to produce four rare earths on a commercial scale—a group of minerals key to the […]
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Graves prepared for Srebrenica victims 30 years after massacre
Fresh graves were dug in Srebrenica for seven recently identified victims of the 1995 massacre, Europe’s only genocide recognised by the UN since World War II, nearly 30 years after their deaths.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:China's 'instant commerce' price war sees $0.30 drinks and billions in subsidies doled out
China's 'instant commerce' sector is experiencing a cut-throat price war with companies launching massive subsidy programs and other promotions.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Kneecap controversy comes to France as Saint-Cloud withdraws subsidy to Rock en Seine festival
The French town of Saint-Cloud withdraws its subsidy to Rock en Seine festival due to controversial rappers Kneecap maintained on this year’s line-up.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Burundi eliminates trachoma as a public health problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Burundi as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the eighth country in WHO’s African Region to reach this important milestone. Trachoma is also the first neglected tropical disease (NTD) to be eliminated in the country.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Plan for Australia to adopt contested antisemitism definition to face pushback from concerned Labor MPs
Government response to Jillian Segal’s report must address threat to Jewish community while not quashing legitimate criticism of Israel, critics sayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJillian Segal’s push for the federal government to adopt a contested definition of antisemitism will face pushback from some concerned Labor MPs and party members, as Anthony Albanese mulls a response to his envoy’s...
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Moulin Rouge celebrates as blades of famous windmill turn again
Traffic was blocked in Paris' famous Montmarte district as dancers from the legendary Moulin Rouge performed outside the venue to celebrate the wheels turning again on its iconic windmill, more than a year after it accidentally dropped to the ground.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:'I created it myself': The boy behind the viral 'aura farming' boat racing dance
Over the past few weeks, a boy dancing on the prow of a racing boat has become an internet sensation.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Hun Sen on cyberscam criticism: ‘Revoke Sam Rainsy’s citizenship’
Hun Sen’s family regime in Cambodia is accused of being complicit in cyber scams that use the victims of human trafficking to steal billions of dollars a year online. The response from Hun Sen is a constitutional amendment designed to allow opposition leader Sam Rainsy to be stripped of his Cambodian nationality. On June […] The post Hun Sen on cyberscam criticism: ‘Revoke Sam Rainsy’s citizenship’ appeared first on...
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:UK-France migrant deal 'robust' against legal challenges, Cooper says
The home secretary says the government will resist any attempts to block the deal agreed with France this week.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Qatar must rethink the US’s Al Udeid Military Air Base
US involvement in the Middle East and Israel’s attacks on Iran and its retaliation make the US military base in Qatar a target
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Norway’s Tesla obsession defies Europe’s Musk backlash
Tesla continues to find solace in EV-friendly Norway despite a sustained sales slump across the rest of Europe.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Cash in Gaza: Palestinians pay a high price in a shattered economy
At a time of surging inflation, high unemployment and dwindling savings, the scarcity of cash has magnified the financial squeeze on families, some of whom have begun to sell their possessions to buy essential goods.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:UK economy contracts again in May, missing expectations for slight rebound
Growth figures came in worse than many economists anticipated.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Sweden fails to comply with green transparency law, UN body says
A UN body has concluded that Sweden is not complying with the Aarhus Convention, which grants journalists and civil society organisations the right to obtain environmental information from public authorities.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:How to make healthy snacks a habit when your energy drops at work
Reaching for crisps or your fourth cup of coffee doesn’t have to be inevitable.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:From Formula 1 to esports: Saudi Arabia’s sporting revolution
From desert cycling tours to gaming tournaments, Saudi Arabia has staged over 100 major sporting events across 40 disciplines since 2019, emerging as one of the world’s most exciting destinations for sports fans.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:At least 66 including 10 children killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, hospitals and aid workers say
At least 66 people died in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, including children waiting for nutritional supplements, according to hospitals and international aid workers in the Strip.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:WHO, ITU, WIPO showcase a new report on AI use in traditional medicine
Artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a transformative era for traditional medicine, one where centuries-old healing systems are enhanced by cutting-edge technologies to deliver more safe, personalized, effective, and accessible care.At the AI for Good Global Summit, the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)...
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Is Serbia in for a summer of civil disobedience?
After eight months of peaceful demonstrations, there are signs that the protest movement in Serbia is changing tack. As police violence intensifies, protesters urge elections — and find new ways to exert pressure.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Lula vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump imposes 50% levies on Brazil
Brazilian President Lula da Silva warns of retaliatory tariffs on the US if Trump imposes a 50% levy over Bolsonaro's trial, risking a trade war.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Trump is killing civic participation in global tech governance
Not long ago US foreign assistance, alongside European and multilateral donors, helped sustain a global ecosystem of civil society efforts to safeguard democratic oversight of public policy – and, more recently, frontier technologies. I know this work well: I served with USAID for more than a dozen years, advancing democratic governance and building civil society […] The post Trump is killing civic participation in...
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:UK economy contracts again in May despite government growth push
A modest 0.1% expansion was expected, although tariffs and tax increases continue to hamper growth.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:How Will New Delhi Navigate the Dalai Lama Succession Row?
The decision regarding the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation is inherently political and intricately linked with the Sino-Indian border dispute.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:CNBC Daily Open: The battleground for Fed chair might have shifted to renovations from rates
Donald Trump's budget chief accused Jerome Powell of shooting over the budget to renovate the Fed's headquarters by roughly $700 million.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:In a complex world of shifting alliances, Albanese heads to China
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leaves for China on Saturday, confident most Australians back the government’s handling of relations with the country’s most important economic partner and the leading strategic power in Asia. Albanese’s domestic critics have lambasted him for meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping before United States President Donald Trump. They are also aggrieved at […] The post In a complex world of...
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:The palace, the protests and the red carpet: How OPEC’s seminar played out
OPEC+ ministers, top energy firm CEOs and oil and gas analysts and traders gathered for the OPEC Seminar in Vienna this week. Here’s what you missed.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Health: African Anti-Corruption Day is a hollow ritual in the face of entrenched fraud
If one looks at the unchecked abuse of resources, then it is not surprising that the continent’s health system is struggling
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Australia must combat antisemitism, but not simply defer to demands of some voices | Ben Saul
The special envoy’s plan will never be effective if it tackles only the symptoms and refuses to acknowledge let alone address a key driverAustralians should be appalled by the rise in antisemitism, including arson, vandalism, assaults, abuse and threats. Every person in our country has the human right to live free from fear, racism and discrimination. Many positive steps have already been taken to address it. Some...
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Trump's 200% tariff threat leaves pharma firms scrambling with scenario planning
A 200% tariff rate — even with a delay — will have a detrimental effect on drug prices and profit margins, analysts warn.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Eastern Cape Marks One Month Since Deadly Floods - South African News Briefs - July 11, 2025
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