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Palestinian detainee numbers highest since Second Intifada

Palestinian detainee numbers highest since Second Intifada The number of Palestinians held in Israeli custody has soared to around 10,800 - the highest recorded number of detainees since the Second Intifada in 2000-05, Palestinian prisoners' advocacy groups have said. The figure includes 50 women, two of them from Gaza, and over 450 children, according to a statement by the Palestinian prisoners’ institutions via the...

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

Pits, gunfire and panic: Palestinians navigate death at US aid points 

Pits, gunfire and panic: Palestinians navigate death at US aid points Submitted by Isra’a Ar-Ramli on Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:57 Survivors recall chaos, sniper fire and deadly falls as they seek food at GHS aid sites in Gaza Palestinians collect aid supplies from the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, 29 May 2025 (Reuters/Hatem Khaled) Off At 2am, Ahmad Abu Zubaida received...

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

Fact check: Texas floods – cloud seeding theories dismissed

Conspiracy theorists have blamed the devastating flash floods in Texas on cloud seeding, a technique used to chemically induce rainfall. Scientists have dismissed the theories as baseless. A DW Fact Check.

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

Tipping points: Window to avoid irreversible climate impacts is ‘rapidly closing’

In the midst of a record-breaking heatwave in Europe, the UK city of Exeter recently... The post Tipping points: Window to avoid irreversible climate impacts is ‘rapidly closing’ appeared first on Carbon Brief.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Carbon Brief favicon Carbon Brief

Brussels raises consumer concerns with plans to ease rules for chemical sector

The European Commission unveiled yet another simplification package on Tuesday, this time targeting chemicals, promising savings for industry - but raising concerns for consumer protection.

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

UK threatens further action against Israel if Gaza ceasefire proposal fails

Top British diplomat David Lammy says the US-backed aid distribution mechanism in Gaza is 'not doing a good job'.

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

Swedish bodyguards reveal PM’s location on fitness app

The secret service uploaded details of Ulf Kristersson's movements to Strava.

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

Kenya: Tensions after more deadly protests

Unrest on the anniversary of the 1990 Saba Saba pro-democracy uprising led to 11 deaths this week. As calm returned to most parts of the country, the situation remained tense in northeastern Embu County.

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

Most Canadians now see US as a ‘threat,’ study reveals

Europeans are still most concerned by Vladimir Putin's Russia, Pew Research Center survey shows.

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

Trump tariffs: US trade partners weigh negotiation options

Trump sent letters to several countries, including Japan and South Korea, threatening tariffs starting on August 1. The European Union has said it wants to get a deal done beforehand.

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

German authorities investigate doctor suspected of killing several patients

Investigators are examining "past deaths", with a special commission having already performed "several autopsies and exhumations" as part of the probe.

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

BBC bias: Attack on watchdog that skewered Gaza coverage is a feeble hit job

BBC bias: Attack on watchdog that skewered Gaza coverage is a feeble hit job Submitted by Peter Oborne on Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:38 New Policy Exchange report attacks Centre for Media Monitoring but fails to challenge its central findings about media bias on Gaza war Andrew Gilligan, one of the co-authors of the Policy Exchange report, appears on GB News in January 2025 (Screengrab) Off Reporters are supposed to hold...

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

Denmark and Finland reject more common EU debt

The two countries back joint borrowing to boost defence spending, but oppose it for other purposes

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

In an attempt to avoid mobilisation, Kremlin now allows foreigners to serve in Russian army

Tooffset battlefield losses without triggering asecond wave ofmobilisation, the Russian president signed a decree allowing foreigners to serve in the Russian army not only during a state of emergency or martial law, but also amid draft periods.

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

Rahmi Koç revealed as buyer of 'The Devil Wears Prada' luxury house

The owner of the luxury residence, which became famous as the home of Meryl Streep's character in 'The Devil Wears Prada', has been revealed...

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

European Commission puts prepped Mercosur deal on ice

According to several sources, the agreement reached by the EU and the Mercosur countries has been reviewed by the European Commission’s legal service and translated, but its submission to the Member States for ratification has been put on hold.

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

How British Museum secured chance to host Bayeux Tapestry’s return to UK after 900 years

Loan of the 70m-long celebration of the 1066 Norman invasion was sealed after weeks of high level diplomacy

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

Recruiter: I've placed over 1,000 people into jobs–here's the no. 1 'closing technique' to nail your interview

The unemployment rate for recent graduates reached 5.8% in March, up from 4.6% a year earlier, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

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

Post Office ‘maintained the fiction’ that Horizon IT system worked, inquiry finds

Damning report says at least 6 sub-postmasters have died by suicide over flawed software scandal

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

'Mushroom lady' found guilty of murder using death caps

Death cap mushrooms were at the center of an Australian murder trial. What are death cap mushrooms, and why are they so deadly?

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

BRICS Countries Approve Principles for Global AI Governance at Rio de Janeiro Summit

Their declaration reflects the Global South’s vision for this strategic technology. At a summit held in Rio de Janeiro, BRICS member countries approved a declaration outlining principles for the global governance of artificial intelligence. RELATED: Mexico Proposes BRICS Allocate 1% of Military Spending to Development Fund Leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, […]

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

Rishi Sunak joins Goldman Sachs as a senior adviser

It’s the former U.K. prime minister’s first senior outside role since leaving government.

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

Violent storms strike central Europe following intense heatwave

After days of extreme heat, powerful storms swept through parts of Central and Eastern Europe, causing deaths and widespread damage.

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

Chronic Water Shortages Plague Pakistan’s Capital

Blaming India has made it easy for Pakistan to avoid the difficult work of providing water security to its population.

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

UK court convicts 3 men of arson attack ordered by Wagner

The arson attack targeted a London industrial unit where generators and Starlink devices bound for Ukraine were being stored. British prosecutors said Russia's Wagner mercenary group ordered the attack.

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

IN PHOTOS | Injuries mount on 2nd day of the running of the bulls

City officials reported eight people were hurt during the second day of the San Fermin festival, per Reuters. The nine-day, centuries-old festival held in Pamplona, Spain, is known for its famous running of the bulls.

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

Brussels backs Romania’s drastic fiscal recovery plan

Bucharest avoids the nightmare scenario of losing EU financial support.

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

Uzbekistan’s driver testing goes digital in push for road safety

Uzbekistan is overhauling its driver licensing system with AI-driven testing centers aimed at boosting transparency, road safety, and public trust in one of Central Asia’s most traffic-challenged nations.

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

International court issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders for persecuting women, girls

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants Tuesday for the Taliban’s supreme leader and the head ofAfghanistan’sSupreme Court on charges of persecuting women and girls since seizing power nearly four years ago.

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

Can the EU jet itself into the space race?

A revolution is coming to space, according to the European Commission, which has just proposed a new Space Act. Increasing the EU’s competitiveness in the space sector is the goal of the new legislation, but is theblocwilling to invest enough to lead the space race?

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

Iran rejects Trump’s claims it asked for relaunch of nuclear talks

Trump and his US envoy to Middle East both claimed talks could happen next week, following Iranian president's comments.

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

Bee attack injures several dozen in France

Twenty-four people were stung, with a witness describing how "very panicked people" tried to bat off the bees.

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

Richard Marles’ chief of staff disclosed long-term relationship with lobbyist from firm with defence clients

Exclusive: News of relationship comes amid pressure to toughen regulation of political lobbying to ensure trust in democracyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe defence minister’s chief of staff has disclosed and managed a long-term de facto relationship with a lobbyist who works for a small firm representing several defence clients,...

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Norman Tebbit, Conservative politician, 1931-2025

A former airline pilot and key ally of Margaret Thatcher whose uncompromising views won him admiration and antipathy

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

Liberal figures rubbish push for US-style primaries as ‘ridiculous’ distraction from gender quotas

Senior figures including shadow attorney general say preselection contests ‘level the playing field’ for women, but others label proposal a ‘distraction’ from discussion of quotasFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSenior Liberal party figures reject claims support is growing for US-style primaries for preselections and say the issue is “...

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia