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Cuba Condemns U.S. Presidential Memorandum Tightening Economic Blockade: A Renewed Assault on Sovereignty

Cuba vehemently rejects the U.S. Presidential Memorandum of June 2025 that intensifies the economic blockade, denouncing it as an imperialist tool aimed at undermining Cuban sovereignty and socialism. Related: Venezuela Condemns Trump’s New Memo Targeting Cuba On July 1, 2025, Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong declaration condemning the United States government’s reissued […]

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

China Sanctions Former Philippine Senator For South China Sea Advocacy

Francis "Tol" Tolentino helped author two recent pieces of legislation asserting Manila's claims in the disputed waterway.

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

Parents of kids in daycare are terrified following Melbourne abuse allegations. What can they do?

Parents have been left reeling by news a male Melbourne childcare worker has been charged with alleged sexual abuse of young children in his care.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Venezuela Appeals to Pope Leo XIV for Intervention in Migrant Children Crisis in the U.S.

President Nicolas Maduro calls on Pope Leo XIV to help rescue 18 Venezuelan migrant children separated from their families in the United States, denouncing the UN’s failure to act and demanding urgent humanitarian intervention. Related: Venezuelan Parliament Declares UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk Persona Non Grata Over Silence on Migrant Children Crisis Venezuelan President […]

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

Iran Launches Strategic Reconstruction Plan

The Iranian government officially announced the initiation of a major national reconstruction program aimed at revitalizing key sectors of its economy and infrastructure, as part of its broader National Development Strategy. The announcement was made Tuesday through a government communiqué, reflecting Tehran’s intention to recover rapidly from recent escalations and to consolidate long-term resilience. The […]

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

Tesla shares drop on Musk, Trump feud ahead of Q2 deliveries

Tesla shares dropped 7% from Friday's closing price of $323.63 to the $300.71 close on Tuesday ahead of the company's second-quarter deliveries report.

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

We all have kangaroos hopping around our coin purse – and they’ve been on money since 1795

The first representation of a kangaroo on money was not in Australia, but actually in England in 1795.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Parental Opt-Outs on LGBT Books Harm All Children

Click to expand Image Supporters of LGBTQ rights demonstrate outside the US Supreme Court, as the court hears oral arguments in the Mahmoud v. Taylor case, in Washington, DC, April 22, 2025. 2025 Oliver Contreras/AFP via Getty Images On the last day of its term, the United States Supreme Court issued a sweeping decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, finding that parents are entitled to opt their children out of school...

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

Trump’s Aid Cuts Could Trigger Over 14 Million Deaths by 2030, New Report Warns

A devastating new study published in The Lancet estimates that the drastic reduction of U.S. foreign aid under the Donald Trump administration could lead to more than 14 million additional deaths by 2030, including over 4.5 million children under the age of five. The study, conducted by global health researchers from institutions across Europe, Africa, […]

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

Chinese pressure stresses Taiwan’s democracy

Internationally, Taiwan is mostly celebrated for its success in building a liberal political system despite the persistent threat of PRC military attack. “Taiwan’s democracy Is thriving in China’s shadow,” we read; “resilient,”“robust” and “vibrant,”“a triumph.” But Taiwan’s political system has been in crisis since the 2024 elections. The two major parties, the Kuomintang (KMT) and […] The post Chinese pressure...

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Middle East: Trump urges Hamas to accept ceasefire plan

US President Trump said Hamas should accept truce terms and that the situation would "only get worse." The call came after dozens of charities have called for an Israeli and US-backed Gaza aid group to be disbanded.

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

Is Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ a political curse for Republicans?

A legislative win for the president could hurt his party given the tax and spend measure’s low popularity

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

Qantas confirms cyber attack exposes records of up to 6 million customers

The airline said in a statement on Wednesday that the affected system has been contained and its systems were now securedQantas has suffered a major cyber-attack, potentially exposing the records of up to 6m customers.The airline said in a statement on Wednesday that the affected system has now been contained and its systems were secured. The system in question was a third-party platform used by the airline’s contact...

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Trump Announces Israel’s Ceasefire Agreement Amid Ongoing Concerns Over the Situation in Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump announces Israel’s agreement to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the mediation role of Qatar and Egypt while urging Hamas to accept the deal to prevent further escalation. Related: U.S. Senate Passes Trump’s Fiscal Plan, Sending It Back to House for Final Approval President Donald Trump announced that Israel has agreed […]

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Breaking: Qantas says 'significant' portion of 6m customers' data likely stolen

Qantas is warning a "significant" amount of customer data has likely been stolen from its records during a cyber attack against the airline on Monday.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

WATCH: Trump speaks after visit to migrant detention facility in Florida Everglades

President Donald Trump on Tuesday toured a new immigration detention center surrounded by alligator-filled swamps in the Florida Everglades, suggesting it could be a model for future lockups nationwide as his administration races to expand the infrastructure necessary for increasing deportations.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Cuban national volleyball team blocked from US due to new visa restrictions

The Cuban women's volleyball team has been denied entry into Puerto Rico due to new visa restrictions that could impact future tournaments.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump says Israel agreed to terms for 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, warns Hamas to take deal

President Trump said on Tuesday evening that Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to “finalize” a 60-day ceasefire in the war-torn Gaza Strip and pushed the Palestinian militant group Hamas to take the deal, warning that it will “not get better.” “My Representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today on...

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump says Israel agrees to 'necessary conditions to finalize' 60-day Gaza ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the development — upon which Israel has yet to comment —as he prepares to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House on Monday.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

US Senate passes Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, sending it to the House

Trump has set a July 4 deadline for bill, which extends tax cuts, slashes social safety nets and surges national debt.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'They took shrapnel from my heart' – the magnets saving lives in Ukraine

A magnetic extractor is changing the face of front-line medicine in Ukraine.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

What counts as a humane killing? Experts say it's a 'grey' line in WA

Farmers and animal advocates say the ordinary person's obligations when dealing with animals are unclear under Western Australian law, leaving them vulnerable to legal risks.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: Police offer $500k reward over 'savage' cold case murder

Queensland police are offering a $500,000 reward for information about the 1987 murder of Bundaberg taxi driver Bryan Hodginkinson, whose body was found on a rural road after a brutal assault.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Houthis say they targeted Ben Gurion airport in Israel

Houthis say they targeted Ben Gurion airport in Israel Israel's military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Tuesday. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile that was launched from Yemen was intercepted" by the Israeli air force, an Israeli military statement said. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree posted on Telegram on Tuesday that the group...

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

NSW weather map: which parts of state are being hit by flood and rain – and what areas are at flooding risk?

These maps visualise the rainfall and flood risk as a vigorous coastal low pressure system batters the east coastNSW and Sydney weather live updates – latest newsThousands without power in NSW and at least 200 properties affected by floodingWant more charts in your inbox? Sign up to the Crunch newsletterDestructive winds and heavy rainfall are hitting large swathes of the New South Wales coastline, with some areas...

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Figma files for IPO on NYSE, plans to 'take big swings' with acquisitions

Figma filed its IPO prospectus on Tuesday, as the design software vendor looks to raise money and awareness to take on Adobe.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Breaking: Third person charged in relation to alleged murder of Pheobe Bishop

Police say they have charged a 30-year-old man with two counts of accessory after the fact to murder.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Gillibrand apologizes to Mamdani over 'jihad' remark

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) has reportedly apologized to New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani over saying he had referred to “global jihad” in the past. A readout that Politico obtained said Mamdani and Gillibrand talked Monday night on a call amid voting on President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” “Gillibrand apologized for mischaracterizing Mamdani’s record...

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Speaker Johnson: Inclement weather is ‘part of the problem’ for House votes on megabill

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Tuesday inclement weather in Washington, D.C., is “part of the problem” House Republicans are grappling with as they look to fast-track their “big, beautiful bill” through the chamber this week. The House is scheduled to convene at 9 a.m. EDT Wednesday — with a procedural vote shortly after — to kick off the...

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Appeals court rejects Trump administration bid to re-detain Georgetown scholar

Appeals court rejects Trump administration bid to re-detain Georgetown scholar Georgetown University researcher Badar Khan Suri can remain free while he fights his deportation, a federal appeals court panel ruled on Tuesday. The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals panelrejected the Trump administration’s requestthat Suri be returned to immigration detention while it seeks to deport him by a vote of 2-1. Suri was arrested on...

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Abolish ‘triple lock’ on UK pensions to prevent financial cliff-edge, says IFS

Millions of private sector workers will see sharp drop in living standards under current system, study finds

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

NHS hospitals can use any approved medical kit under plans to cut admin

Ten-year plan for health service will include ‘innovator passport’ to prevent duplication of testing

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Border Wall Plans at New Mexico’s Mount Cristo Rey Raise Environmental Concerns

EL PASO—U.S. Customs and Border Protection plans to build a 1.3-mile border barrier on Mount Cristo Rey, an iconic mountain rising above the Rio Grande and the neighboring cities of Juárez and El Paso. Most of the mountain lies in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. Its southern flank is in Mexico, near the Anapra neighborhood […]

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

What’s in the version of Trump’s bill passed by the Senate and its chances in the House

President Trump's massive domestic policy bill overcame a major hurdle in the Senate. Vice President Vance broke a tie to pass the legislation after lawmakers worked through the night and made last-minute changes. The bill shrinks Medicaid, extends trillions in tax cuts and is the most expensive budget bill Congress has ever considered. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Venezuelan Parliament Declares UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk Persona Non Grata Over Silence on Migrant Children Crisis

Venezuela’s National Assembly unanimously declares UN High Commissioner Volker Türk persona non grata, condemning his silence on kidnapped Venezuelan migrants in El Salvador and forcibly separated children in the U.S. Related: Venezuela Condemns Trump’s New Memo Targeting Cuba Venezuela’s National Assembly delivered a unanimous and forceful rebuke to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human […]

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English