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Will new animal welfare law curb illegal trade?

The EU has createditsfirst law on the welfare of dogs and cats to be applied across the bloc, targeting illegal trade and harmful practices. A regulation that was long overdue, considering that 44% of EU households have a pet and it's a billion-dollar business.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

U.S. President Mocks Migrants Heading to Alligator Alcatraz

β€˜We’ll teach them how to run from an alligator,’ Trump said. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump mocked migrants set to be transferred to a detention center dubbed β€œAlligator Alcatraz,” saying they’ll have to learn how to run from alligators. RELATED: Venezuela Condemns Trump’s New Memo Targeting Cuba β€œWe’re going to teach them how to run […]

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

The undiluted delight of a pastis apΓ©ro

Kick off the holiday with the classic French cocktail

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

Outcry after Algeria sentences French sports journalist to seven years in jail

The sentence comes off the back of a souring of relations between French and Algeria.

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

Two Palestinians, including a child, killed in West Bank by Israeli soldiers: Report

Two Palestinians, including a child, killed in West Bank by Israeli soldiers: Report Israeli soldiers killed two people in the West Bank on Tuesday, one of them a 15-year-old boy, AFP reported, citing thePalestinian health ministry. "At dawn today, Tuesday, 15-year-old Amjad Nassar Abu Awad was killed by Israeli soldiers in the city of Ramallah," the ministry said in a statement. The Israeli military told AFP that...

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

Canada's Gilgeous-Alexander agrees to record 4-year, $285M US extension with Thunder: reports

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed on a record-setting 4-year, $285 million US extension that would give him the highest single-season average salary in NBA history, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Tuesday.

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

Can Trump end America’s $1.8trn student-debt nightmare?

The Biden administration added to the problem. Now the β€œBig, Beautiful Bill” could help solve it

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Prague Zoo uses tonnes of ice to cool animals during heatwave

As temperatures in Prague climbed above 34C on Tuesday, Prague Zoo delivered 10 tonnes of ice to help its animals cope with the sweltering summer heat.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Airlines in turbulence as flight risks rise amid conflicts

A range of global conflicts, from Ukraine to the Middle East, are reshaping global aviation. Airlines not only have to avoid certain airspaces but also be prepared for possible interference in their flight systems.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Jury reaches verdict on all but one charge in Sean (Diddy) Combs trial

The jury in Sean (Diddy)Combs's sex-trafficking trial said Tuesday that it has reached a verdict on four of five counts against the hip-hop mogul butwas unable to reach a decision on the top charge:racketeering conspiracy.

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

Palestine Action β€˜shut down’ Elbit Systems HQ and subcontractor

Palestine Action β€˜shut down’ Elbit Systems HQ and subcontractor Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 07/01/2025 - 14:07 Activists blockade entrance to Israel’s largest arms manufacturer as UN experts warn of the government’s β€˜misuse of terrorism powers’ A Palestine Action activist holds a flare aloft during a blockade of the entrance to a subcontractor of Israel's biggest weapons manufacturer (Supplied) Off Palestine Action...

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

The Corrs conquer Madrid with their mix of pop rock and Celtic notes

Despite a massive thunderstorm, The Corrs enchanted Madrid with their Celtic music and greetings in Spanish. The audience lapped up their hits and covers on the band's return to the capital after an absence of more than 20 years.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

North Korea: Kim Jong Un honors troops killed in Russia

At an event marking the anniversary of the military pact between Pyongyang and Moscow, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was shown mourning soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

BTS are back: K-pop band confirm new album and tour

The kings of K-pop are returning after all seven members completed their military service.

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

Nigeria: I Didn't Betray Atiku to Serve Buhari - Garba Shehu

[Vanguard] Former Senior Special Assistant SSA on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Malam Garba Shehu has dismissed insinuations in some quarters that he ditched his former principal, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar and therefore betrayed him when he chose to serve as spokesperson to the former president.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Trump doesn’t rule out deporting Musk

The president’s comments come amid a renewed feud with the world’s richest man.

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

Ethiopia: Abiy's June Drive - Reform, Recognition, Renewal

[Ethiopian Herald] In June 2025, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed spearheaded a series of high-impact initiatives, reflecting his government's unwavering commitment to advance economic transformation, technological innovation, strategic diplomacy, and sustainable national development. Throughout the month, the Premier also held wide-ranging consultations with key stakeholders to promote a culture of constructive dialogue and...

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

The Deadline for Trump’s β€˜Reciprocal Tariffs’ Is Looming

How are other countries responding to the threat that the U.S. tariffs will be re-applied from July 9?

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

Venezuela Condemns Trump’s New Memo Targeting Cuba

The U.S. political class is trapped in a visceral hatred of a free and sovereign nation, the Bolivarian diplomacy stated. On Tuesday, Venezuela categorically rejected a a new National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which seeks to tighten sanctions against Cuba. RELATED: U.S. Policy Toward Cuba is Criminal and Violates […]

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

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Eyes $3.5b Debt Relief As Restructuring Talks Advance, Hints At Repayments Resumption in 2026

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia is advancing debt restructuring negotiations with creditor countries in an effort to secure $3.5 billion in debt relief, Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide told lawmakers on Tuesday.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Mohammed Janabi Formally Assumes Office As Who Africa Regional Director

[Premium Times] Mr Janabi was elected in May 2025 during a special session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa held in Geneva

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

West Africa: Waes 2025 - Tinubu Calls for Deeper Regional Integration

[Premium Times] Mr Tinubu emphasised that West Africa is one of the last great frontiers of economic growth, but opportunity alone does not guarantee transformation.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Sudan: Insecurity and Lack of Services Worsen the Situation in the Capital - Teachers Disagree in the Reopening of Schools

[Agenzia Fides] Khartoum -- Most areas of Khartoum are without electricity and water, exacerbating the country's already precarious security situation and the lack of other services such as internet and telecommunications.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Rwanda: Peace Agreement Between the Democratic Party and Rwanda - Another Mockery

[Agenzia Fides] Kinshasa -- "The impression created by the people of Bukavu, exhausted by more than four months of occupation, is one of perplexity and the feeling of being deceived again and again, even if they do not give up hope that something will change on the ground. But what? New reports of killings by the M23 are coming from the city and the province," said a Church source in Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu,...

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Europe’s politicians suffer through heat wave β€” with or without air conditioning

While some politicians go red in the face trying to make their contemporaries pay attention to climate change, others are trying to make political hay while the sun is shining.

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

Liberia: 'Not Just Doe--64 Others Died Defending Liberia'

[Liberian Observer] As Liberia solemnly laid to rest former President Samuel Kanyon Doe and former First Lady Nancy B. Doe in a state reburial and burial ceremony more than three decades after his deaths, former Grand Gedeh Superintendent Mr. Chris Bailey used the moment to deliver a searing (burning) message: President Doe was not the only one who died that day. Sixty-four others--soldiers and civilians--perished in...

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Somalia: President Hassan Lays Wreath At Daljirka Dahsoon in Honor of Somalia's 65th Independence Anniversary

[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu -- As Somalia marks 65 years since gaining independence and uniting as a republic, President H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud led a solemn ceremony at the Daljirka Dahsoon Monument in central Mogadishu to honor the memory of the country's fallen heroes.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Bong Lawmaker Admits Ousting Koffa Was Influenced By Ex-Rep. Karfiah

[Liberian Investigator] GBARTALA -- Bong County District 2 Representative James Kolleh has admitted that his decision to support the removal of former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa was orchestrated by his longtime political mentor and former lawmaker Edward Karfiah.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Rep. Marvin Cole Prays for Boakai Government to Fail Ahead of 2029 Elections

[Liberian Investigator] GBARNGA -- In a provocative and politically charged statement, Rep. Josiah Marvin Cole of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has openly prayed for the failure of President Joseph Boakai's administration ahead of the 2029 general elections.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 - Groups and Fixtures Analysed Group-By-Group

[CAF] The stage is set for yet another unforgettable edition of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, as Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda prepare to jointly host the tournament for the first time in history.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

US Senate votes to stop proposal on statewide AI regulation in 99-1 vote

US Senators voted against a 10-year ban on regulating AI at the state level.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Africa: Somalia Independence Day Message From the Chairperson of the African Union Commission

[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Somalia on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of their independence.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Involvement of Regional Actors Complicates the Insurgency in Balochistan

The Baloch struggle for independence from Pakistan now involve a growing cast of characters (and victims).

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

How Al Hilal’s CWC win over Man City shifts perceptions of Saudi football

Riyadh club's defeat of Man City at Club World Cup was the culmination of a long climb by the Saudi team for respect.

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

Does the Liberal party need to change its values to survive? - podcast

The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, is in a battle to raise the Liberal party from the electoral ashes and remake it into something that can win again. And that includes fixing its women problem.Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy, discusses whether Ley needs to consider reforming her party to return to power – and recruit womenRead more: Continue reading...

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