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Israel’s starvation denial is an Orwellian farce

1 miesiąc temu The Israeli 'hasbara' cannot disprove the obvious, but it can obfuscate and exhaust.

The trillion-dollar war machine

1 miesiąc temu Hind Hassan explores the US weapons manufacture and its effects on democracy, domestically and beyond.

India says six Pakistani aircraft shot down during...

1 miesiąc temu Air force chief Amar Preet Singh says India's S-400 air defence systems took down most of the Pakistani planes.

Thai soldiers injured by landmine close Cambodia ...

1 miesiąc temu It is the 3rd incidental in a fewer weeks in which Thai soldiers have been injured by mines around the border.

How RFK Jr’s vaccine backing cuts fit with Trump’...

1 miesiąc temu Latest decision to cut backing for vaccines is not down to US wellness secretary. It is part of Trump's wider war on science.

Manchester United complete Benjamin Sesko signing ...

1 miesiąc temu The Slovenia striker was besides a mark for Newcastle United, having scored 39 times in 2 years for RP Leipzig.

Elvis-inspired teacher fights Roma prejudice wit...

1 miesiąc temu As a teacher and performer, Lakatos empowers Roma students, showing them they can aspire beyond societal limitations.

Before Trump-Putin talks, Ukraine rules out ‘gifti...

1 miesiąc temu With US and Russian leaders set to meet, Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns deals without his country will not bring peace.

Ballon d’Or holder Rodri suffers latest Man City i...

1 miesiąc temu The Spanish midfielder missed the majority of last period due to injury and will miss the start of the fresh campaign.

At least 1 killed as firefighters conflict Greec...

1 miesiąc temu A wildfire on the outskirts of Athens was contained but not out on Saturday, the fire brigade says.

Uganda court denies bail to opposition leader Kizz...

1 miesiąc temu Case has raised concerns among government critics about a crackdown ahead of Uganda's national election early next year.

How a drowning victim became a lifesaving icon

1 miesiąc temu If you know CPR, chances are you’ve practised on a dummy with the face of a female who, legend says, drowned in Paris.

Brazil’s president Lula vetoes parts of environm...

1 miesiąc temu Lula approved the controversial bill easing environmental licensing rules, but struck down or altered 63 articles.

‘Attack on people’s memory’: Kashmir’s book ban sp...

1 miesiąc temu Indian officials say the books advance violence, secessionism. But critics say the decision is aimed at silencing scholars.

Adidas accused of cultural appropriation by Mexico...

1 miesiąc temu Mexican officials say sportswear giant took plan thought from Indigenous community in country's confederate Oaxaca sate.

Singapore celebrates success on 60th anniversary b...

1 miesiąc temu Al Jazeera looks at any of the challenges that Singapore could face over its next 60 years.

Nagasaki cathedral bells to ringing together sinc...

1 miesiąc temu Nagasaki's Immaculate Conception Cathedral was rebuilt in 1959 after being almost completely destroyed in the explosion.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,262

1 miesiąc temu Here are the key events on day 1,262 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

No proof? Mexico’s Sheinbaum weighs the US’s claim...

1 miesiąc temu Sheinbaum said Mexico has no investigation under way and no proof that Maduro is linked to the Sinaloa Cartel.

Maps offer hope to save threatened rainforest in M...

1 miesiąc temu Indigenous communities in Sarawak usage community mapping to assert land rights.

‘Islamophobic’: Spanish town’s ban on spiritual g...

1 miesiąc temu The ban, proposed by far-right Vox party, affects Muslims celebrating spiritual holidays in sports centres in Jumilla.

Active shooter reported at Emory University in US ...

1 miesiąc temu Those on campus advised to 'run, hide, fight' as police respond to reported attacker, no injuries immediately reported.

Trump announces August 15 meet-up with Putin in Al...

1 miesiąc temu The announcement comes as Trump's deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire passed without any fresh commitments.

Trump offers UCLA $1bn settlement amid pro-Palesti...

1 miesiąc temu The proposed settlement is the highest yet, as Trump continues force universities to submit to wide-ranging demands.

‘I will never leave’: Palestinians spurn Israel’s ...

1 miesiąc temu Israeli army kills at least 36 Palestinians across enclave, as reality of Netanyahu’s Gaza City takeover plan sinks in.

The 5 most susceptible assemblymembers

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu With aid from Amira McKeePRIMARILY INTERESTING: Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani’s resounding primary triumph exposed how a Democratic socialist’s ability to dominate across the city, and his 56-43 win over the more average Andrew Cuomo has sparked a...

Azerbaijan and Armenia sign accord overseen by Tru...

1 miesiąc temu US president says the deal will bring peace and fresh economical opportunities for the 2 rivals, but issues remain.

Security in focus as arrests made in spat of sex t...

1 miesiąc temu How does the WNBA deal with sex-toy throwers? What to know about arrests and security.

Far-right Israeli football fans set off pyrotechni...

1 miesiąc temu Beitar Jerusalem fans sparked chaos in Riga, hurling pyrotechnics and setting off flares during their failure to Riga FC.

Zambia ex-president must be sent home for burial, ...

1 miesiąc temu After months of dispute, Pretoria advanced court says Edgar Lungu's household must hand over his body for burial in Zambia.

UN Secretary-General slams Israel’s Gaza City take...

1 miesiąc temu UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ office slammed Israel’s decision to take control of Gaza City.

Here’s why the UN is negotiating a treaty to end p...

1 miesiąc temu Negotiations are under way at the UN to scope a legally-binding treaty to end plastic pollution.

Barcelona’s ter Stegen loses captaincy while Lewan...

1 miesiąc temu Barcelona has temporarily stripped Marc-Andre ter Stegen of the captaincy over his refusal to sign a medical report.

Texas Republicans: Democrats can choice up their ...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu The statehouse has been without quorum all week for its peculiar session to debate redistricting Texas' congressional map.

Trump administration subpoenas fresh York lawyer ...

1 miesiąc temu James successfully sued Trump for fraud in 2023, sparking the president's ire and accusations of retaliation.

Jim Lovell, 1 of first astronauts to orbit the mo...

1 miesiąc temu Known as Smilin' Jim, Lovell was a veteran of the Apollo 8 lunar voyage and mission commander for the Apollo 13 flight.

Huge sign on Tel Aviv beach tells Trump to ‘end BB...

1 miesiąc temu Protesters from an Israeli activist group etched an anti-war message in the sand close a US embassy building in Tel Aviv.

Can Brazil convict Bolsonaro and stand up to Trump...

1 miesiąc temu What would a conviction for erstwhile president Jair Bolsonaro mean for Brazil?

Bus carrying mourners overturns in Kenya, killing ...

1 miesiąc temu The driver lost control of the bus in Kisumu, on a notorious section of road where accidents are frequent.

High-profile Chinese dealmaker Bao Fan released fr...

1 miesiąc temu Bao, widely regarded as 1 of China's best-connected bankers, went missing in 2023 with small explanation.

US appeals court throws out Trump contempt ruling ...

1 miesiąc temu The decision undoes justice Boasberg's uncovering that Trump officials may be sanctioned for appearing to defy a court order.

Why is Israel moving to seize control of Gaza City...

1 miesiąc temu Move would forcibly displace hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.

US has ‘no plans’ to recognise Palestinian state, ...

1 miesiąc temu The US vice president reaffirms Washington's stance as calls for designation of a Palestinian state gain momentum.

Trump signs order authorising military action agai...

1 miesiąc temu Mexican politicians inform that US action against criminal groups on their dirt would be a violation of sovereignty.

India may pause plans to buy US arms after Trump’s...

1 miesiąc temu India says reports are 'false and fabricated', claiming procurement of items like Javelin antitank missiles under way.

Canada sheds tens of thousands of jobs as Trump ta...

1 miesiąc temu Trump's sectoral tariffs on steel, aluminium and autos have hit the manufacturing sector hard and reduced hiring.

Israel approves Gaza City occupation, mass displac...

1 miesiąc temu Israel has approved a plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the military business of Gaza City.

Longtime Belarus leader Lukashenko signals he may ...

1 miesiąc temu Putin ally Lukashenko has ruled Belarus with an iron fist for more than than 3 decades and is now on seventh term.

Makeshift bridge reconnects Indian communities cut...

1 miesiąc temu Drone footage showed workers in India’s Uttarakhand building a makeshift bridge across a gorge after flash flooding.

Pakistan says soldiers kill 33 fighters close Afg...

1 miesiąc temu Pakistan's military says those killed had the backing of India although it offers no evidence to back up the allegation.