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Hamas agrees to release 10 captives as Israeli attacks kill 74 in Gaza

Hamas says ongoing talks remain 'tough' as Trump sees a ‘good chance’ of reaching ceasefire deal within days.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti charged with tax evasion, handed one-year prison sentence

The now Brazil national team head coach was found guilty of evading taxes on his image rights in 2014. Although he will probably not serve the prison term, he'll have to pay a fine and is set to be disqualified from receiving tax benefits in Spain for three years.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk's X

Linda Yaccarino's departure from the social media company X comes as owner Elon Musk is facing turbulence in his sprawling business empire — including falling sales at his EV maker Tesla and AI-related controversies.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Trump’s 50% Tariff on Brazil: U.S. Escalates Economic Pressure as Brazil Deepens Ties with China

Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Brazilian exports, justified by accusations of “unfair trade” and interference in Brazil’s judicial process, highlights Washington’s aggressive tactics and accelerates Brazil’s pivot toward China and regional integration. Related: Trump’s New Tariffs Spark Stock Market Slump Amid Rising Global Tensions President Donald Trump sent a formal letter to Brazilian President Luiz […]

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Supreme Court greenlights layoffs: What it means for federal employees

Federal agencies can resume implementing President Trump’s mass layoff directive following Tuesday’s Supreme Court ruling, greenlighting agencies to take their first steps in booting thousands of federal workers. The apparent 8-1 emergency decision lifts the widest block on Trump’s plans for massive reductions in force (RIFs). But a patchwork of injunctions that have yet to reach...

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Why are Indian workers angry with Narendra Modi?

Millions of people have gone on strike in India against new government labour and business policies.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

House Republican moves to permanently repeal sanctions on Syria 

Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) on Wednesday filed text to permanently repeal legislation that imposed strict sanctions on Syria, following President Trump’s move to unwind penalties on the country following the ousting of longtime dictator Bashar Assad. Wilson moved to repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, filing an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act...

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

HHS abruptly cancels preventive services task force meeting

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abruptly postponed a meeting of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force originally scheduled for Thursday, according to an email sent to people who planned to attend. “The Immediate Office of the Secretary is postponing the July USPSTF meeting. Moving forward, HHS looks forward to...

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Abbott announces redistricting will be included in Texas special session

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced on Wednesday that redistricting will be included in a legislative special session slated to take place later this month. The governor said in a release that the session will tackle "[legislation] that provides a revised congressional redistricting plan in light of constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Department of...

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Israel steps up nighttime bombardment of Gaza

Israel steps up nighttime bombardment of Gaza Israeli air strikes on Nuseirat in central Gaza and on al-Mawasi in the south late on Wednesday evening, local time, have caused several injuries, local reports said on Wednesday. With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu still in Washington on a nearly week-long visit, and with ceasefire talks possibly arriving at a breakthrough, Israel has stepped up its nighttime...

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

'Shoot in the leg' - Kenyan leader orders police to curb violent protests

Government will not stand by and watch businesses and lives destroyed by sponsored rioters, Ruto says.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

The Lawyer Building a Window for Constructive Dispute Resolution. Member Spotlight: Andrea Marighetto

At the recent MBBI Europe launch event in Hague, one of the speakers said that “We should not be afraid of conflict. We need to use conflict to create good… The post The Lawyer Building a Window for Constructive Dispute Resolution. Member Spotlight: Andrea Marighetto appeared first on Mediators Beyond Borders International.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Mediators Beyond Borders favicon Mediators Beyond Borders

Trump sends more letters dictating high tariff rates around the world

Trump uses tariffs as a key tool to force changes to U.S. trade relationships, but his on-again, off-again approach has roiled markets and stoked uncertainty.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

DC Studios attempts a reputation reset with light and fun Superman

After the success of his Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, director James Gunn brings wisecracks, cartoonish violence and sincerity to America's marquee superhero.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Not a single NSW developer fined despite not fixing defects

A man has been forced to launch his own legal action against the developer of his Sydney apartment building, after it ignored the regulator's order to fix fire safety issues.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Saudi Arabia to allow foreign property ownership in Riyadh and Jeddah

Saudi Arabia to allow foreign property ownership in Riyadh and Jeddah Submitted by Sean Mathews on Wed, 07/09/2025 - 21:34 Move comes as wealthy foreign buyers send neighbouring Dubai's real estate market to a level matching New York City and London combined Foreign labourers work on the construction of new luxury houses in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, on 13 April 2019 (Fayez Nureldine/AFP) Off Saudi Arabia approved a...

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

‘Never touched a gun’: Colombia fighters step up child soldier recruitment

As Colombia’s conflicts continue to escalate, criminal organisations rely on young soldiers to bolster ranks.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Groundbreaking algae and sunlight tech 'making sewage treatment sexy'

Technology using macroalgae and the sun's rays to purify wastewater saves a council in Queensland's north millions, while providing fertiliser for farmers and reducing nitrogen runoff to the Great Barrier Reef.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Why Trump has invited five African leaders to the White House

The presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal hope to be offered "incredible" deals.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Why Trump invited five African leaders to the White House

The presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal hope to be offered "incredible" deals.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Keep your shoes on: What to know about the TSA rule change at US airports

The TSA required travellers to remove their shoes during airport security screenings for nearly two decades.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Global Plastics Talks Set to Resume Next Month Must Prioritize Environment and Health, Experts Say

No place on Earth is safe from plastic pollution. Plastic garbage and tiny shards of these long-lived petroleum-based polymers taint the highest Himalayan mountains, deepest ocean trenches, outermost Antarctic field stations and hidden recesses of the human body. To manage the rapidly accelerating plastic crisis, 175 countries adopted a United Nations resolution in 2022 to […]

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Evenepoel wins Tour de France time trial, Pogačar takes yellow jersey

Remco Evenepoel lives up to his favourite's tag in the individual time trial by winning stage five of the Tour de France as defending champion Tadej Pogačar's tops the general classification.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Morning Mail: fears aged care reform to price out poorest, action on antisemitism, Maroons glory

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterMorning everyone. One of Labor’s big pledges has been to fix the aged care system, but an industry big-hitter says in our top story that the government’s reforms risk leaving poorer retirees squeezed out of care options.Elsewhere, the prime minister is set to announce a suite of...

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Trump reveals 50 per cent tariff rate for Brazil

US President Donald Trump sends letters to more countries outlining new tariff rates that will come into effect next month unless they agree to new trade deals.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Elon Musk’s AI Grok Sparks Global Outrage After Praising Hitler: The Risks of Unregulated Artificial Intelligence

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has ignited international controversy after making statements praising Adolf Hitler, raising urgent questions about hate speech, tech accountability, and the dangers of unchecked artificial intelligence. Related: U.S. Government Uses Elon Musk’s AI Service Grok, Raising Conflict of Interest Concerns The world watched in disbelief as Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot […]

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump officials used shadowy website to target pro-Palestinian academics for deportation, court records show

The unsealed court records also reveal how deeply involved Trump aide Stephen Miller was in the effort to revoke the visas of pro-Palestinian academics.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Nvidia briefly touched $4 trillion market cap for first time

Nvidia topped a $4 trillion market cap for the first time as investors bet on the tech giant that's building the hardware for the generative AI boom.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump: ‘Very good chance’ of Gaza ceasefire this week or next

Donald Trump says there’s a “very good chance” of a Gaza ceasefire within days after meeting Israeli PM Netanyahu.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

OpenAI to release web browser that could challenge Google Chrome: sources

The browser is slated to launch in the coming weeks, according to three sources familiar with the matter who spoke with Reuters. If adopted by the 400 million weekly active users of ChatGPT, OpenAI's browser could put pressure on a key component of rival Google's ad-money spigot.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Djokovic survives early scare to set up Wimbledon clash with Sinner

Chasing a 25th major singles title, Novak Djokovic gets past Flavio Cobolli in the quarterfinals, while world number one Jannik Sinner also wins through to the last four.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Socialists to back von der Leyen in no-confidence vote after she backs down on EU budget

European Commission president expected to easily survive ― but she has made two major concessions.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested

Yoon is in detention for a second time over his failed martial law declaration last year.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Earth’s ‘oldest’ impact crater is much younger than previously thought – new study

Scientists thought this crater in Australia was the world’s oldest – but an independent analysis shows they might be off by 800 million years.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

We interviewed 205 Australians convicted of murder and manslaughter. Alcohol’s role was alarming

The link between alcohol and homicide highlights the urgent need for early intervention and targeted prevention strategies.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)