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Rising floodwaters in Pakistan’s Punjab province put 2 million people at risk
Pakistan’s eastern Punjab provinceis dealing with the biggest flood in its history, a senior official said Sunday, as water levels of rivers rise to all-time highs.
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South Africa claim historic quarter-final spot
South Africa are through to their first Women's World Cup quarter-final thanks to a thrilling 29-24 win over Italy in Pool D.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Israeli military says it killed Hamas spokesperson amid expanding offensive in Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz identified the spokesperson as Abu Obeida, the nom de guerre for the official who represented Hamas’ Qassam Brigades. He was killed over the weekend. Hamas has not commented on the claim.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Pope urges end to ‘pandemic of arms’ as he prays for Minnesota school shooting victims
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for an end to the “pandemic of arms, large and small,” as he prayed publicly for the victims of a shooting during a Catholic school Mass in the United States.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Houthi forces raid UN food and children’s agencies in Yemen’s capital, detain at least 11 staffers
Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday raided offices of the United Nations’ food, health and children's agencies in Yemen’s capital, detaining 11 U.N. employees, officials said. The rebels tightened security across Sanaa following the Israeli killing of their prime minister and several Cabinet members.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:4 Powerful Reasons the Palestine Solidarity March in Buenos Aires Defies Repression
Thousands march in Buenos Aires to protest Gaza genocide, demanding justice and solidarity for Palestinians amidst police repression and growing political tensions. Related: 6 European foreign ministers condemn Israel’s Gaza Offensive Amid Deepening Humanitarian Crisis Palestine Solidarity March Buenos Aires Shows Resilience Amid Repression On August 30, 2025, between 3,000 and 4,000 people gathered in […]
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Yemen’s Houthi leader condemns Israel’s ‘record of terror’ after killings
Israel has repeatedly targeted the Houthis in recent months as tensions with the group increase over the war in Gaza.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:What now? EU brainstorms new ways to back Ukraine
A flurry of diplomacy has changed little on the ground for Ukrainians. Now the EU wants to go beyond tried-and-tested methods of sanctioning Russia and sending arms to Kyiv.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Jan Moore obituary
Every spring for decades my neighbour, Jan Moore, who has died aged 96, would fly 10,000 miles from her home in Brisbane, Australia, to the Ayrshire harbour village of Maidens. There she would spend the summer in a cottage overlooking the Clyde and the Isle of Arran.Her annual pilgrimage was down to her Scots blood; she was born and raised in Maidens, and vowed in the mid-1960s that she would return each year. Her...
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Indonesian politicians to have perks cut in bid to quell unrest
The move aims to subdue anti-government demonstrations that have swept across the country.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Israeli ministers plan to detain Greta Thunberg in 'terrorist-level conditions': Report
Israeli ministers plan to detain Greta Thunberg in 'terrorist-level conditions': Report Israeli ministers are arranging to detain Swedish activist Greta Thunbergin "terrorist-level conditions" after she set sail on the latest Gaza-bound flotilla, The Telegraph reported.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:En route to Germany, Afghans face deportation in Pakistan
After waiting in some cases for years, hundreds of Afghan families will finally eventually be allowed into Germany. How quickly they are allowed to travel is a matter of life or death for many.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:UK secures its largest ever warship deal from Norway
The 10bn agreement will deliver major boost for British defence industry and Glasgow shipyards
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Von der Leyen visit spotlights Bulgaria’s uneasy growth as European arms hub
The European Commission president's trip comes on the heels of an announcement by Germany's Rheinmetall that it plans two new factories in Bulgaria, making the country Europe’s largest gunpowder manufacturer.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Decision: A Critical Lifeline for 600,000 Venezuelans in the United States
The 9th Circuit court temporarily blocks the cancellation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 600,000 Venezuelans, securing their legal protections amid ongoing litigation. Related: Solidarity SVG Calls to Condemn the US Threats On Venezuela’s Sovereignty Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans Secures a Vital Victory with 9th Circuit Block The Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans […]
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Tories pledge to extract all remaining North Sea oil and gas reserves
Kemi Badenoch says UK move away from fossil fuel extraction is an ‘act of economic disarmament’
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Piastri wins Dutch F1 GP as Norris’s McLaren breaks down
Norris's title chances took a heavy blow when his McLaren broke down after smoke poured from the back of the car.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Over 150 international media outlets mobilise for Gaza journalists
Over 150 international media outlets mobilise for Gaza journalists More than 150 media outlets from over50 countries are joining a major media campaign on 1 September demanding the "protection andemergency evacuation" of Gaza’s journalists. The campaign,coordinated by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the global campaigning movement Avaaz, follows Israel's repeated targeting of reporters, which has killed more than...
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:How elites destroyed the Democratic Party in the US and fuelled populism
Author Joan Williams argues that elitism has weakened the party and pushed people towards populism.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Israel kills 45 as it intensifies Gaza City strikes ahead of seizure meeting
A planned ground operation to seize Gaza City is not expected to start for several weeks.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:El Salvador: Abandoned dogs pose a serious problem
San Salvador, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Abandoned dogs in El Salvador are a serious problem, hosting the screwworm, which attacks other animals and humans. The post El Salvador: Abandoned dogs pose a serious problem first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Scientists warn of intense magnetic storms on Earth
Moscow, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Scientists from the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences predicted on Sunday strong magnetic storms on Earth on September 2. The post Scientists warn of intense magnetic storms on Earth first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Xi and Putin discuss recent contacts between Russia and the US
Tianjin, China, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The presidents of China, Xi Jinping, and Russia, Vladimir Putin, discussed various topics, particularly those related to the recent contacts between Moscow and the United States, confirmed to the media the assistant to the president of the Russian Federation, Yuri Ushakov. The post Xi and Putin discuss recent contacts between Russia and the US first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Largest Gaza aid flotilla sets sail
Largest Gaza aid flotilla sets sail Several Gaza-bound boats carrying humanitarian aid set sail on Sunday, aiming to break Israel’s ongoing siege that has pushed the Palestinian enclave into a deadly, man-made famine. The Global Sumud Flotilla, named after the Arabic word for “perseverance”, is the largest civilian aid convoy since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023. More than 300 pro-Palestinian activists from...
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Cuban public reception at Varadero Josone deemed excellent
Matanzas, Cuba, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) "I feel very happy and pleased with the Cuban public's reception at this 5th edition of Varadero Josone Festival. It has truly been wonderful," said Isaac Delgado, the musical project's leader. The post Cuban public reception at Varadero Josone deemed excellent first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Cuba Mourns Eduardo Torres Cuevas: A Giant of History and National Identity Leaves an Indelible 55-Year Legacy
The death of historian Eduardo Torres Cuevas marks a profound loss for Cuban culture. His legacy lives on through his scholarship, Martí studies, and dedication to national identity. Related: Cuban Intellectuals Repudiate US Military Deployment in the Caribbean A Nation in Mourning: The Passing of Eduardo Torres Cuevas The death of Eduardo Moisés Torres Cuevas […]
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Israeli army chief threatens to kill Hamas leaders abroad
Israeli army chief threatens to kill Hamas leaders abroad Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamirhas signalled plans to target Hamas members based outside of Gaza, following the army's announcementon Sunday that it had killed Abu Obeida, the military spokesperson for the Palestinian movement. "In the Gaza Strip, we attacked one of the senior Hamas figures yesterday. The hand is still outstretched. Most of the Hamas...
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Jordan calls for international action to stop massacres in Gaza
Amman, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi urged the international community to act urgently to stop the massacres committed by Israel in Gaza Strip. The post Jordan calls for international action to stop massacres in Gaza first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:UNIFIL’s mandate in southern Lebanon was renewed. What happens next?
Everything you need to know about UN Interim Force in Lebanon and the renewal of its mandate until the end of 2026.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:61 leafy seadragons, 604 Port Jackson sharks: logging the grim tally of death in South Australia’s algal bloom
Experts say data reported by beachgoers is ‘hugely useful’ after a slow official response to disasterFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSixty-one leafy seadragons, 604 Port Jackson sharks, 1,999 southern fiddler rays and 287 bluespotted goatfish make up a fraction of the dead washed up on South Australian beaches in the past months.Since the...
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Illicit and 3D-printed firearms are a growing problem. Authorities are struggling to keep up
As police investigate whether alleged Porepunkah killer Dezi Freeman owned homemade firearms, experts say the laws on privately manufactured guns are a ‘dog’s breakfast’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRead more from our investigation into gun control in AustraliaIn 2023 a Canberra mechanic was servicing a grey BMW when he made a startling discovery. Under the seat he found a handgun.The...
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:My client attended therapy because he was mandated to. Making progress to stop his use of child exploitation material was vital | Ahona Guha
We started by agreeing that we both wanted the same thing – for him to not reoffendThe modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their workSometimes people attend therapy because they are mandated to attend, not because they want to. Bill* was one of these clients. He sat before me, avoiding eye contact, arms crossed.“I didn’t hurt anyone, not like those other blokes did,” he...
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:China’s Xi says SCO bears ‘greater responsibility’ for keeping peace
Summit in China shoulders mission of building consensus among parties and stimulating momentum in cooperation, Xi says.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Uruguay: Measures by the Broad Front under implementation
Montevideo, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Nearly 50 percent of the main measures the Broad Front (FA) committed to in Uruguay are currently under implementation, according to Senator Daniel Caggiani. The post Uruguay: Measures by the Broad Front under implementation first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: August 31, 2025 | Source:Stablecoins will force finance to modernise
Instead of trying to limit their use, foreign governments should focus on improving confidence in their own currencies
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