Pope Leo urges the world to ‘help begin reconstruction’ of Gaza
Pope Leo XIV is appealing to authorities around the world to support the people of Gaza who are ‘still suffering'.
Dutch regulator fines Uber $966m for automating driver suspensions
European regulators have imposed billions in penalties on US technology companies due to privacy, competition and digital market rules
The Dutch data protection authority has fined Uber €825m ($966m) for deactivating driver accounts through automated systems without adequately informing them, according to a 17 August decision.
The penalty would be the second-largest issued yet under Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Continue reading...Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz fires economy minister amid unrest
Jose Gabriel Espinoza removed from post days after he was censured by the legislature amid tumult over economic reform.
Western allies slam Israel for ending World Central Kitchen strike probe
UK, Australia and Canada call Israel’s decision not to investigate deadly 2024 strike on a Gaza aid convoy 'shameful'.
US Supreme Court allows Trump’s ballroom project to continue for now
The Trump administration has argued the $400m White House ballroom is needed for national security purposes.
Zambia’s Democratic Facade Fractures in Post-Election Crackdown – The New York Times
- Zambia’s Democratic Facade Fractures in Post-Election Crackdown The New York Times
- Zambia elections: Ex-minister Mutotwe Kafwaya killed in security raid on opposition BBC
- Zambian police summon opposition leader following disputed election Reuters
- Zambia Ex-Transport Minister Killed In Raid on Politician’s Home Bloomberg.com
- Zambia’s Opposition Candidate Challenges Election Results After Deadly Raid on His Residence globalpost.com
Trump waives ‘out-of-quota’ beef tariffs for 90 days to lower prices
The president did not mention with whom he made the deal or where the imported ground beef is coming from.
How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank
There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.
How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank – BBC
- How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank BBC
- Israel moves forward with internationally condemned settlement plan that could ‘bury’ two-state solution CNN
- US stresses opposition to Israeli West Bank annexation but avoids condemning E1 plan The Times of Israel
- France, Germany, UK and Italy slam Israel's 'E1' West Bank settler project France 24
- European Powers Rebuke Israel Over West Bank E1 Settlement Plan Bloomberg.com
US court slashes Alex Jones fines for Sandy Hook school shooting case
Court cuts Infowars founder's penalty for false claims that school shooting was a 'hoax' from $50m to $1.5m.
Dual carriageway to reopen following wildfire closure – BBC
- Dual carriageway to reopen following wildfire closure BBC
- ‘Devastating’ wildlife toll of Forest heath fire revealed Advertiser and Times
- Public urged to avoid 'surrounded' New Forest fire site AOL.co.uk
- Motorists return to A31 after devastating New Forest fire Trending Now Infrastructure
- A31 re-opens following wildfire repairs | News - Greatest Hits Radio (South Coast) Rayo
Libya rivals test a new path towards unity, 15 years after Gadaffi downfall
Fifteen years since Tripoli fell, Libyan parties are finally working towards unity.
Swiss Tourist Sentenced to Prison After Violating ‘Day of Silence’ in Bali – The New York Times
- Swiss Tourist Sentenced to Prison After Violating ‘Day of Silence’ in Bali The New York Times
- Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence BBC
- Swiss tourist jailed in Bali for insulting Hindu holiday dw.com
- Swiss tourist sentenced to a year in jail for insulting Bali's sacred Day of Silence ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Tourist Gets 1-Year Prison Sentence After Defying Bali’s Day of Silence Fodors Travel Guide
Deselected candidate claims Lib Dems’ religious discrimination cost him £790,000
David Campanale seeks damages after what he says was organised campaign against his faith in Sutton and Cheam
How much is a career in politics worth? The Liberal Democrats, despite admitting claims of religious discrimination, say about £22,800. A former Lib Dem candidate claims £790,000.
It is a question before the Central London county court after David Campanale argued that discrimination against his Christianity cost him his political career in a civil case against the party.
Continue reading...Victorian Labor promises free dental care if re-elected in Australia-first move
Premier Ben Carroll says $230m would be earmarked for 10 public dental clinics to operate on a walk-in basis
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Victorians would be able to walk into a dental clinic and receive free checkups and treatment under an Australian-first proposal the Labor government will take to the November state election.
The premier, Ben Carroll, will announce the plan – Labor’s first major election commitment – at a rally on Saturday to mark fewer than 100 days until Victorians go to the polls.
Continue reading...Americans warned of kidnapping, extortion as violent crime grips parts of tourist spot – Fox News
- Americans warned of kidnapping, extortion as violent crime grips parts of tourist spot Fox News
- US updates travel advisories for 3 South American countries Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- US State Department Issues 5 New Travel Advisory Updates For Latin America Travel Off Path
- Travel advisory issued for popular South American destination: ‘Exercise increased caution’ Currently.com
- ‘Do Not Travel’ Map Shows the 23 Countries U.S. Residents Warned Not to Visit Men's Journal
Harry and Meghan’s security: officials ‘will reconsider armed protection’ – The Times
- Harry and Meghan’s security: officials ‘will reconsider armed protection’ The Times
- Harry pleads privately with Mahmood for answers on security The Telegraph
- Harry and Meghan's Security Problem Is Really a Gun-Control Problem Reason Magazine
- Prince Harry 'privately pleads' with Home Secretary over security amid UK return for his family London Evening Standard
- Minister: Home Office provides security for working royals ITN
Germany investigates arms cache found in woods near Berlin – DW
- Germany investigates arms cache found in woods near Berlin DW
- Germany Identifies a Plot After Finding a Weapons Cache, but Names No Culprit The New York Times
- Gun stash in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports | Germany The Guardian
- German police discover huge Russian-linked gun stash in forest near Berlin The Independent
- Germany investigates Russia links to weapons cache discovered in woods, reports say BBC
Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands
This would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry.
Putin Is Struggling to Hide Russia’s Rage: Top Russian Economist – Newsweek
- Putin Is Struggling to Hide Russia’s Rage: Top Russian Economist Newsweek
- When statistics lie: Using satellite data to track Russia’s wartime economy CEPR
- Putin’s ruinous war against Ukraine has the money men rattled The Times
- European intelligence believes that the Russian economy can withstand another year of war UA.NEWS
- Putin has run out of moves The Kyiv Independent