French paedophile surgeon says he is ‘responsible’ for deaths of two victims
Joel Le Scouarnec, who has been on trial since February, has admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients.
EU to lift economic sanctions on Syria to aid recovery of war-torn country
Move comes one week after Trump announced all US sanctions on Syria would be lifted
The EU has agreed to lift economic sanctions on Syria in an effort to help the war-torn country recover after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime.
After the decision by EU foreign ministers on Tuesday, the EU’s chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, wrote on X: “We want to help the Syrian people rebuild a new, inclusive and peaceful Syria.”
Continue reading...Palestinian paracyclist who lost leg in 2014 airstrike killed in Gaza
Israeli strike on Khan Younis kills Ahmed al-Dali, 33, a father of four and member of Gaza Sunbirds cycling team
A Palestinian cyclist who lost his leg in an Israeli airstrike more than a decade ago was killed by another missile attack this week, after spending his life trying to defy his disability.
Ahmed al-Dali, 33, was a member of the Gaza Sunbirds, a paracycling team formed in 2020. He was also a keen para-footballer.
Continue reading...UK, France, Canada warn Israel of sanctions: Is opinion shifting on Gaza?
UK imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers as European leaders mount pressure on Israel to end its Gaza offensive.
Foreign journalists must not abandon their Palestinian colleagues in Gaza
As Israel moves to reoccupy Gaza, foreign media must demand open access and an end to killings of journalists.
British surgeon’s ‘high anxiety’ operating in Gaza
Dr Rose has been describing life at Nassar Hospital in Gazan city of Khan Younis.
It’s Becoming Clearer What Trump Really Wants From Russia – Slate Magazine
- It’s Becoming Clearer What Trump Really Wants From Russia Slate Magazine
- Trump’s New Position on the War in Ukraine: Not My Problem The New York Times
- Peace in Ukraine looks further away after Trump’s call with Putin CNN
- President Trump confident Putin wants peace with Ukraine, thinks he's 'had enough' of war Fox News
- Putin’s Still In Charge The Atlantic
Musk commits to staying Tesla CEO for another five years
Elon Musk has claimed a turnaround in Tesla's sales after a slump, even as his internet service provider Starlink grows.
July Earthquake Prediction Is Scaring Tourists Away From a Top Summer Destination – Fodors Travel Guide
- July Earthquake Prediction Is Scaring Tourists Away From a Top Summer Destination Fodors Travel Guide
- Prediction of July 2025 disaster by ‘New Baba Vanga’ triggers massive drop in travel bookings The Economic Times
- A Japanese manga claims a natural disaster is imminent. Now, some tourists are canceling their trips CNN
- New Baba Vanga's predictions spark mass trip cancellations among travellers in July 2025 - know why Times of India
- How a Manga prophecy has stirred panic among travel firms, airlines in Japan The Indian Express
Trump battles Republican dissent to massive tax cut and spending bill
Donald Trump is trying to convince Republican members of Congress to approve his “big, beautiful bill."
Thousands of Gaza’s children face imminent death under Israeli siege: UN
Food security group says more than 93 percent of children in Gaza, about 930,000, are at risk of famine.
Three killed after floods ravage French Riviera region
One couple died after being trapped by rising waters in a resort town; a third victim died in their car.
Three killed after floods ravage French Riviera region
One couple died after being trapped by rising waters in a resort town; a third victim died in their car.
Israeli forces disguised as civilians raid Gaza neighbourhood
Israeli forces raided a neighbourhood in Gaza disguised as civilians, killing a Palestinian fighter and civilians.
UK sanctions ‘godmother’ of Israel’s settler movement Daniella Weiss
The foreign secretary said the move "demonstrates our determination to hold extremist settlers to account".
UK sanctions ‘godmother’ of Israel’s settler movement Daniella Weiss
The foreign secretary said the move "demonstrates our determination to hold extremist settlers to account".
Pope Leo prays at tomb of St Paul – Vatican News
- Pope Leo prays at tomb of St Paul Vatican News
- Every vocation, even the pope's, springs from God's love, Leo XIV says National Catholic Reporter
- Pope Leo prays at St. Paul’s tomb (photos, full text) aleteia.org
- Full Text: Pope Leo’s homily during his visit to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls Catholic Star Herald
- Vatican Pope New Castle News
Starmer: Gaza aid ‘totally inadequate’
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Israel’s Gaza aid “totally and utterly inadequate.”
Scientists Perplexed by Monkeys Caught Kidnapping Babies From Another Species – The Daily Beast
- Scientists Perplexed by Monkeys Caught Kidnapping Babies From Another Species The Daily Beast
- This Was Odd: Capuchin Monkeys Kidnapped Howler Monkey Babies. The New York Times
- Monkeys are kidnapping babies of another species on a Panamanian island, perplexing scientists CNN
- Researchers puzzle over rash of baby monkey kidnappings NPR
- Adolescent capuchins kidnap the offspring of howler monkeys out of boredom EL PAÍS English
Spain clamps down on Airbnb as tourism backlash returns for summer
The Spanish government calls for the removal of almost 66,000 property listings saying they breach tourism rules.