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Asian Universities Rise in Global Sustainability Leadership Rankings

Amid global SDG funding gaps, Asian universities are stepping up as leaders in sustainable finance, driving research and innovation to shape a more sustainable future.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

'The day we reclaimed our voice': Why Kenyans protest on July 7

Since 1990, Saba Saba, meaning "seven seven" in Swahili, has become a call to action for Kenya's pro-democracy demonstrators. Despite the government's attempts to stop them, July 7 could see protests hit Kenya again.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Nigeria: Crisis Brews in Adc As Faction Rejects Adoption By Atiku-Led Coalition

[Premium Times] "The ADC is not a private coalition platform to be hijacked by any elite group or individuals--regardless of how eloquent or ideologically polished their speeches may sound."

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: No Water to Put Out Fire - Man Dies

[GroundUp] Neighbours in Makhanda say they could not save Thandisizwe Nondlwana when his house caught alight

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Which European nations require women to do military service?

Denmark is the latest country to extend compulsory conscription to women, part of a broader trend toward gender-inclusive service in Northern Europe.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

French police arrest 'incel' teenager over alleged plot to attack women

The investigation into the 18-year-old man is reportedly the national anti-terrorist prosecutorโ€™s office first case linked to the so-called "incel" movement.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Sean 'Diddy' Combs verdict: A trial on fame, consent and #MeToo

The Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial tested the limits of fame, power, consent and of the #MeToo movement in an era of AI misinformation and manosphere backlash.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Unlawfully Detained in a Turkish Prison, Osman Kavala Still Stands up for Rights

Click to expand Image Osman Kavala and his wife AyลŸe BuฤŸra photographed during her visit to him in Silivri prison, Istanbul, January 2025. Private Osman Kavala, the respected Turkish human rights defender, has been behind bars in Istanbulโ€™s Silivri high security jail for almost eight years. He is serving a life sentence without the chance of parole, having been convicted following a preposterous trial on baseless...

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test

A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

Life of ancient Egyptian potter revealed in DNA analysis

The ancient Egyptian potter lived about 4,500 years ago. It's hoped his DNA will open the way to a better understanding of the country's genetic history.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

DNA shows ancient Egyptians had surprising foreign roots

Scientists have sequenced the oldest known DNA from ancient Egypt. It belonged to a potter who lived 4,500 years ago. This rare genetic snapshot offers new insights into the diverse ancestry of early Egyptians.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How could the US-China trade rearrangement affect Europe?

Amid the pressures posed by unpredictable US-China trade relations, many US firms are considering alternative supply sources to avoid rising prices. Could Europe be the answer?

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Egypt asks US to pressure Libya's Haftar not to back Turkey maritime deal

Egypt asks US to pressure Libya's Haftar not to back Turkey maritime deal Submitted by Sean Mathews on Wed, 07/02/2025 - 12:58 Cairois concerned that ifLibya's eastern parliament ratifies the deal it could spark tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean Khalifa Haftar at a Moscow military airfield on 26 September 2023 (General Command of the Libyan National Army/AFP) Off Egypthas asked the United Statesto intervene to...

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

How Mamdani beat Cuomo

About That producer Anand Ram explains how Zohran Mamdani defeated Andrew Cuomo in New York City's mayoral Democratic primary election.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

UK MPs to vote on Palestine Action ban

UK MPs to vote on Palestine Action ban Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 07/02/2025 - 12:45 If passed, the group faces proscription by Saturday, pending a legal challenge on Friday A pro-Palestinian protest against Britain's plans to proscribe the Palestine Action group in the coming weeks, in London, on 23 June 2025 (Reuters/Jaimi Joy) Off British parliamentarians are set to vote on an order for the proscription of the...

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

China must not interfere in the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama

At a time when the Chinese government is seeking to assert full control over Tibetan Buddhism โ€” including the deeply spiritual process of identifying the Dalai Lamaโ€™s successor โ€” the EU must speak with one voice to defend the right of the Tibetan Buddhist community to determine their own religious leaders free from state interference.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Which UK taxes are expected to rise in the autumn Budget?

Chancellor faces some unpalatable options in the wake of Labourโ€™s costly retreat on welfare

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Hamas says it is studying Trump's ceasefire proposal

Hamas says it is studying Trump's ceasefire proposal Hamas said it was studying what US PresidentDonald Trumpcalled a "final" ceasefire proposal for Gaza. The group said it was "conducting national consultations" to discuss proposals it had received from Egyptian and Qatari mediators. Hamas said it aimed "to reach an agreement that guarantees ending the aggression, achieving the withdrawal [ofIsraeli forcesfrom Gaza]...

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

China and Pakistan Mull a Beijing-led Alternative to SAARC

How far can South Asian regional cooperation go without India on board?

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Fact check: Fake videos cloud Kenya protest coverage

Viral videos and images from Kenya's 2025 protests are misleadingโ€”DW Fact Check finds old and AI-generated content.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Iranian-linked hackers threaten to disclose Trump emails. What do we know about Robert?

Iranian-linked hacker group Robert claims to have 100 gigabytes of emails sent between members of US President Trumpโ€™s inner circle.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

China Demands Lifting of U.S. Blockade Against Cuba

The U.S. illegal sanctions have severely violated the Cuban peopleโ€™s rights to life and development, Mao said. On Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning called on the United States to immediately lift its embargo and sanctions against Cuba and to remove the country from its list of โ€œstate sponsors of terrorism.โ€ RELATED: Cuba Condemns [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Sean โ€˜Diddyโ€™ Combs guilty on two counts but acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking

Sean โ€œDiddyโ€ Combs has been found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of the most serious charges โ€“ racketeering and sex trafficking of ex-partner Casandra Ventura and another woman referred to as "Jane". The heavily followed trial has been running in New York since May.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why Is Japanโ€™s Tiny Kurdish Community at the Center of a Political Storm?

Faced with right-wing attacks amid a growing national profile, Japanโ€™s Kurds could benefit from simple, pragmatic policymaking.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

The Unexpected Consequences of War Between Iran and Israel on Afghanistan

The direct conflict between Iran and Israel severely impacts Afghanistan, which is struggling with fragile governance, economic crisis, and insecurity under Taliban rule.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

UK borrowing costs spike amid doubts over finance minister's future

U.K. government borrowing costs spiked amid question marks over the political future of Finance Minister Rachel Reeves and Britain's fiscal credibility.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Can Taiwan help Germany ease its reliance on Chinese drones?

Germany is hoping to buy more drones from Taiwan as an alternative to China. But many financial and political hurdles are slowing down Berlin's trade ties with Taipei.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Netherland Hit by Its First Heatwave in 3 Years

The temperature in De Bilt, the national reference weather station located in Utrecht, exceeded 30 degrees Celsius. On Wednesday morning, the Netherlands has been hit by its first heat wave in three years, prompting the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) to issue an orange code alert for extreme heat in the countryโ€™s southeastern region. RELATED: [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Japanese activist pledges to continue daily Gaza protests

Japanese activist Yusuke Furusawa has been protesting alone against the Gaza genocide for more than 600 days.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Cropped 2 July 2025: US public lands under attack; How Indiaโ€™s gig workers are suffering under climate change; Bonn to Belรฉm

We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... The post Cropped 2 July 2025: US public lands under attack; How Indiaโ€™s gig workers are suffering under climate change; Bonn to Belรฉm appeared first on Carbon Brief.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Carbon Brief favicon Carbon Brief

UN Experts Back Action on Bangladesh Enforced Disappearances

Click to expand Image Family members of victims of enforced disappearance allegedly committed by government agencies during the rule of the Awami League hold portraits of their relatives while asking for their return in front of the Shaheed Minar, Bangladesh, August 11, 2024. 2024 Sazzad Hossain/SOPA Images/Sipa USA via AP Photo Bangladeshโ€™s interim government has taken some positive steps to address the terrible...

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Explosion at California fireworks site sets off massive fire

An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in northern California on Tuesday night sparked multiple fires and forced evacuations across rural communities near Sacramento, officials said.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Report alleges French PM โ€˜failed to actโ€™ on abuse claims in 90s

Though it took place when he was education minister, the scandal has dogged Franรงois Bayrou since he took the reins of government.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

At least three killed in African Union military helicopter crash in Somalia

The African Union peacekeeping mission is helping Somali authorities fight al-Shabab militants, who oppose the presence of foreign troops in the Horn of Africa nation.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Australia cancels Kanye โ€˜Yeโ€™ West's visa over Hitler song

Australia's home affairs minister Tony Burke confirmed the news that Ye would be blocked from entering the country over the controversial rapper's song titled 'Heil Hitler'.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews