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WATCH: Noem describes scene of parents looking for their children in Texas flood devastation

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described the scene at Camp Mystic in Kerrville, Texas, at the urging of President Donald Trump as he opened a meeting with his Cabinet at the White House.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump, finally fed up with Putin, teases more Russian sanctions ‘at my option’

The president said Putin has thrown a lot of “bullshit” at the United States.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Students’ AI Chats Reveal Their Largest Stressors

A new report found students were most frequently concerned with balancing life and school. The kicker? These concerns were shared with an AI bot, not ...

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: EdSurge favicon EdSurge

Gavin Newsom tours South Carolina, a pivotal primary state for Democrats

California Gov. Gavin Newsom begins a two-day tour of South Carolina, meeting voters in rural and Republican-leaning areas.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Elon Musk wants to start a new political party. Here's what could stop him (or slow him down)

Elon Musk has the money and, at least for the moment, the motivation to steer America's politics away from its two dominant parties. But long-standing obstacles to third parties, as well as Musk's own unique profile, could prove too formidable.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

As deadly storms subside, Texas flooding puts spotlight on gov’t response

Questions mounting about what, if any, actions local US officials took to warn campers and residents.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Beijing’s Triangular Play: Weaving Development, Diplomacy, and Multilateralism

China’s shift from skepticism to active promotion of triangular cooperation reflects its evolving global strategy.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Digital archive aims to preserve Bayard Rustin’s legacy as a queer Civil Rights activist

Social justice advocates are creating a queer history archive that celebrates Bayard Rustin, a major organizer in the Civil Rights Movement and key architect of the March on Washington.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

WATCH: Trump and Bondi address lingering questions about Jeffrey Epstein files

President Donald Trump leapt to the defense of Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday in the face of mounting criticism from far-right influencers and conservative internet personalities over the Justice Department’s abrupt refusal to release additional documents from the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking investigation.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

UN Funding Crisis Threatens Work of Human Rights Council

Click to expand Image The Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, February 26, 2024. 2024 Hannes P Albert/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Photo Today, the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC)expressed concern at the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights’ announcement thatcertain activities mandated by the council cannot be delivered due to a lack of funding. The council has sought clarity on why certain activities...

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Trump blasts Putin after announcing more weapons to Ukraine

The US president accused Vladimir Putin of distracting Washington with "bulls**t" in talks over Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had urged officials to intensify contact with the US.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

France and the UK can 'save Europe' by working together, Macron says on state visit

Macron’s three-day trip is the first state visit to the UK by a European Union head of state since Brexit and a symbol of the British government's desire to reset relations with the bloc after its withdrawal from the EU in 2020.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Lula and Modi Call for Brazil and India to Join UN Security Council

‘We are living through a period of conflict almost reminiscent of WWII,’ the Brazilian leader pointed out. On Tuesday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the capital following their participation in the BRICS summit held in Rio de Janeiro. RELATED: The Global South To Lead a New Development Paradigm: […]

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump expresses frustration over Putin’s ‘b*******’

US President Donald Trump said he is tired of the “b*******” from his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'Alarming' rise in meningitis cases in Gaza, health officials warn

'Alarming' rise in meningitis cases in Gaza, health officials warn Health officials in Gaza said on Tuesday that there has been "an alarming increase" in cases of meningitis in the strip. "The Ministry of Health has recorded a significant increase in the number of suspected and confirmed cases of meningitis, especially among children under five years of age, the group most vulnerable to the disease and its serious...

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Why small-time criminals burned a London warehouse for Russia's mercenary group Wagner

Five men have now been convicted for their part in the arson attack, which caused 1m of damage.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Elon Musk lashes out at Tesla bull Dan Ives over board proposals: 'Shut up'

Dan Ives, an analyst and longtime fan of Tesla, was scolded by Elon Musk on Tuesday after posting three steps he said the company's board should take.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Dozens missing after monsoon triggers Nepal-China floods

At least eight people died and dozens are missing after monsoon rains caused flooding at the Nepal-China border.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

White House: Odds of tariff-related inflation are low, like 'pandemics or meteors'

President Donald Trump's tariffs have already driven up some prices, but they have not yet produced the overall inflation that many economists feared.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

AI is driving down the price of knowledge – universities have to rethink what they offer

Universities have relied on expert knowledge being scarce, but AI is changing that. Tuition now needs to focus on human skills that machines still struggle to copy.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Seventh heaven for Germany in historic World Cup semifinal

While Germany's 7-1 semifinal win against Brazil didn't win them the 2014 World Cup, it was the moment they announced their return to the top of the football world. DW looks back at a historic night 12 years later.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Europe must strengthen defense within 5 years amid Russian threats, Frederiksen warns

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says Russia could pose a security threat to the European Union by the end of the decade and that defense industries in Europe and Ukraine must be ramped up.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Elon Musk's X says Indian government ordered more than 2,000 accounts blocked, including Reuters

The statement by X is the latest development in a censorship legal battle between Musk's social media site and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

New Trump Tariffs Target Kazakhstan With 25% Rate

A letter to the Kazakh president stated, "Starting on August 1, 2025, we will charge Kazakhstan a Tariff of only 25% on any and all Kazakh products sent into the United States, separate from all Sectoral Tariffs.”

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Israeli strike kills at least three people in northern Lebanon

Israel claims it targeted a 'key figure' from the Palestinian group Hamas near the coastal Lebanese city of Tripoli.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

UK Statistics Authority chair to step down after ‘systemic’ failures at ONS

Sir Robert Chote to relinquish post in the autumn to take up role at Oxford university

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

What is on Rachel Reeves’ menu for raising UK taxes?

Chancellor could extend freeze on personal thresholds or impose fresh levies on wealthy to fill fiscal hole

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

A look at the countries that received tariff letters from Trump

President Donald Trump has sent letters to 14 countries outlining higher tariffs they’ll face if they don’t make trade deals with the U.S. by Aug. 1.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

The Hong Kong stock market’s tentative revival

City’s standing as a global financial hub still faces several hurdles

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Macron urges Britain and France to move on from Brexit and work ‘side by side’

French president says two countries have ‘special responsibility’ for the security of Europe

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Kremlin offers no new clues about apparent suicide of Russia’s transportation minister

The apparent suicide of Russia’s transportation minister brought expressions of shock and sorrow from the Kremlin but no new clues as to why Roman Starovoit might have taken his own life.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Russian minister's death serves as warning to political elite

President Putin sacked his transport minister. Hours later, his body was found in a park with a gunshot wound to the head.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

AI tech used to impersonate Rubio in messages to foreign and U.S. officials

The State Department is warning U.S. diplomats of attempts to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio and possibly other officials using AI-driven technology.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

France and UK to stop small boats together - Macron

Improving border enforcement is a key point of discussion during Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the UK.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Venezuelan VP Rodriguez Arrives in Vienna for OPEC International Seminar

She will emphasize the need to maintain cohesion among OPEC members in order to confront the sector’s major challenges. On Tuesday, Venezuelan Vice President and Oil Minister Delcy Rodriguez arrived in Vienna to take part in the ninth International Seminar of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). RELATED: Delcy Rodríguez Reaffirms Venezuelan Sovereignty: […]

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English