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Francesca Albanese: Who is she, and why is the US sanctioning her?
Francesca Albanese: Who is she, and why is the US sanctioning her? Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Thu, 07/10/2025 - 15:31 The Italian human rights lawyer, who has over two decades' experience, just published a report on big corporations 'getting rich out of the genocide' Francesca Albanese, United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, holds a press conference in Geneva on 11 December 2024...
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How von der Leyen survived the no-confidence vote — by the numbers
The European Commission president got more than enough support to stay in power —but not everyone backed her.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Man Sentenced to Death By Hanging for Beheading Brother
[Vanguard] Uyo -- An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced 29-year-old Akaninyene Thomas Okpon to death by hanging for the gruesome murder of his elder brother, Friday Thomas Enyenokpon.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | July 10th – Evening
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 10, 2025 | Source:What’s behind Trump’s 50 percent tariff for Brazil despite trade surplus?
Brazil's President Lula has rejected Trump's efforts to use tariffs to extract political concessions.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Dutch court convicts man for sharing sensitive knowledge from tech giant ASML with person in Russia
In a written judgment, the court said sharing technology with Russia is “extremely serious” and has consequences for “international security and stability”.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Floods in the United States: A Growing and Multifaceted Threat
Floods in the United States represent one of the country’s most recurrent, costly, and devastating natural threats. The recent events in southern Texas on July 4, 2025, have highlighted the growing vulnerability of American communities to extreme weather phenomena. RELATED: Texas Flooding is ‘Act of God,’ Says White House Press Secretary More than 25 centimeters […]
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells at auction for 7 million euros
Sketched out on an air sickness bag, the first Birkin bag, which gave birth to fashion’s must-have accessory, sold for a record 7 million euros (about $11.2 million Cdn) at auction in Paris on Thursday.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:BRICS’ Global Call to Conscience: Stop the Genocide in Gaza!
Since the start of the genocide perpetrated by Israel in Gaza in October 2023, the world has witnessed an unprecedented humanitarian tragedy: more than 57,000 Palestinians have been killed, and thousands more remain buried under the rubble. RELATED: Gaza’s Health System on the Brink: Over 100 Premature Babies at Risk as Fuel Runs Out Social […]
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:What to know about Francesca Albanese, the UN investigator sanctioned by the U.S.
The United States has imposed sanctions on the United Nations expert who investigates human rights abuses in occupied Palestinian territories, the latest effort by the Trump administration to punish those who criticize Israel's war in the Gaza Strip.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Israel’s close EU allies express ‘concern’ over plan to move displaced Palestinians into sealed-off zone
The foreign ministers of Austria and Germany, among Israel's closest allies in Europe, also expressed hope that a ceasefire in Gaza is within reach.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024
Concurring with the advice unanimously expressed by the Committee during the meeting, the WHO Director-General determined that the upsurge of mpox 2024 continues to meet the criteria of a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) and, accordingly, on 9 June 2025, issued temporary recommendations to States Parties.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:US threatens ICC: Drop Israel war crimes probe or 'all options on the table'
US threatens ICC: Drop Israel war crimes probe or 'all options on the table' Submitted by Imran Mulla on Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:05 State Department legal adviser calls on court to terminate all investigations and arrest warrants against Israel or face unspecified consequences Reed Rubinstein addresses the Assembly of State Parties (ASP), the ICC's oversight body, in New York on Tuesday (Screengrab/United Nations) Off A...
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:As US tariff deal approaches, EU worries about what’s next
A preliminary agreement to ease the tariff dispute with the US is considered imminent, but the EU is concerned about the negotiations of a comprehensive deal and the transatlantic relationship that will follow.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:As Russia pummels Ukraine, cautious allies shift gears to help Kyiv
Germany and the US appear on the cusp of major policy changes, and Ukraine senses its opportunity to secure weapons.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Kenya's Gen Z protestors face emotional trauma amid ongoing rallies
As Kenya's youth keep pushing for political and social change, they risk paying a steep personal price. Deadly clashes with police, emotional trauma and anxiety have become their new realities.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:What are the most urgent problems which EU citizens living in cities want to see tackled?
Three-quarters of EU citizens currently live in cities and urban areas. This figure is set to grow to 78% by 2050.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Greek Parliament to Vote on Bill Denying Asylum to Undocumented Migrants
People arriving from North Africa will be arrested and returned to their country of origin or departure. On Thursday, the Greek Parliament is set to vote on a bill amendment that would deny asylum to undocumented migrants arriving by sea from North Africa. Instead, those individuals will be arrested and returned to their country of […]
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Thailand’s star baby hippo Moo Deng celebrates her first birthday
A Thai zoo has thrown a four-day celebration for its internet-famous pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, who has become a global internet sensation.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:UK and France agree 'one in, one out' migrant deal, despite EU concerns
The UK and France have unveiled a ‘one in, one out’ agreement to remove irregular migrants, despite lingering concerns among EU countries that it could have implications on their own responsibilities.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Japan-Canada Sign Security of Information Agreement
The SIA, once ratified, will enable exchanges of national security-related data and facilitate two-way defense procurements.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Tiktoker Arrested for Allegedly Inciting Violence Against Police Officers and Family
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says it has arrested the suspect behind a viral video inciting violence against police officers and their families.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Bonfire effigy of migrant vessel widely condemned in Northern Ireland
Plans to burn an effigy of migrants in a boat as part of Twelfth of July celebrations has been widely condemned.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:St Vincent & the Grenadines’ Vincy Mas Honors Caribbean Culture
A colorful Mardi Gras parade through the streets of Kingstown marked the closing of the carnival. On Thursday, July 8, Vincy Mas, the official carnival celebration of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a multi-island nation in the Caribbean, concludes to the rhythms of soca and calypso. RELATED: Vincy Mas 2025: A Celebration of Resistance, Rhythm, […]
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Between War and Peace: Redefining the SAF’s Role Beyond 60
For six decades, the Singapore Armed Forces have safeguarded the country’s sovereignty and security, but there are new challenges to confront.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:First jobs, first love and a serve of minimum chips | Nova Weetman
Our teenage jobs are generally far from glamorous but one of the pleasures of writing a book is the chance to do it all again – only betterGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailMy first part-time job was in a small continental delicatessen at the Ringwood market. I worked Friday nights and Saturday mornings and was paid $2.50 an hour. I was 14 and yearned for something more glamorous than slicing salami and...
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:What is Australia’s proposed antisemitism plan – and why are some parts causing concern?
PM will ‘work constructively’ with antisemitism envoy but legal groups are concerned that threatening university and arts funding could affect freedom of speechFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government’s expert adviser on antisemitism says universities should face funding cuts if they fail to fight antisemitism, mainstream...
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Hoekstra warns Trump policy is a “major blow” to climate efforts
US retreat from climate commitments under the Trump administration will have “significant consequences” for the planet, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra told Euronews at The Europe Conversation. His comments came after the EU unveiled its roadmap to cut polluting emissions by 90% by 2040
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Can BRICS challenge the US-led world order?
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose more tariffs on nations aligning themselves with BRICS.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Lithuanian politicians taken to shelters after Belarus airspace violation alarm
Fighter jets already airborne as part of the NATO Baltic Air Policing (BAP) mission were scrambled to respond to the incident when the object fell to the ground, approximately 1 kilometre from the border with Belarus.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Von der Leyen's censure motion survival: a shallow victory?
As expected, the motion of censure against the European Commission of Ursula von der Leyen failed to secure the two-thirds majorityneededto pass. But it revealed a weakened political leadership, casting doubt on the European People's Party's alliances.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:UK Home Office rejects Hamas application to overturn terror list ban
UK Home Office rejects Hamas application to overturn terror list ban Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Thu, 07/10/2025 - 15:03 The Palestinian group, which was banned in 2021, can now appeal against proscribed status Britain's Home Secretary Yvette Cooper addresses the House of Commons on 16 June 2025 (Reuters) Off The British government has rejected an application by the Palestinian group Hamas to remove it from the UK's...
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Rivers Indigenes Urge Court to Reverse Senate's Approval of State's Budget, Appointments
[Premium Times] The plaintiffs argued that the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State and the subsequent legislative approvals by the National Assembly were not backed by law.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Treasury Hands HIV Response a Lifeline, but It's Probably Too Little
[GroundUp] UNAIDS says US funding cuts put decades of progress against HIV in jeopardy
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Over 200 culture workers demand British Museum apologise for Israeli embassy event
Over 200 culture workers demand British Museum apologise for Israeli embassy event Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Thu, 07/10/2025 - 14:01 Correspondence between the Israeli embassy and UK Secretary of State Peter Kyle suggest event was not intended as private function as the museum claimed Israeli ambassador Tzipi Hotovely contacted Secretary of State for Science Peter Kyle requesting he attend the event as a 'UK...
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