Pakistan’s Punjab evacuates half a million people stranded by floods
Floods in Punjab displace nearly 500,000 people and kill dozens amid the largest rescue in eastern province's history.
Family of French woman killed by ex-partner to go to court to find out why she was not protected
Family submitted a case last year accusing police, social services and courts of ‘serious failings’ but had no response
The family of a woman killed by an ex-partner who bombarded her with hundreds of messages and calls will ask a judge on Monday to force the French authorities to explain why they failed to protect her.
Sandra Pla had complained to police three times about Mickaël Falou’s threatening behaviour over a period of six months, but her application for a protection order was rejected.
Continue reading...Flotilla activists speak out before setting sail from Barcelona to Gaza
Activists addressed the media as the Global Sumud Flotilla prepared to depart for Gaza from Barcelona, aiming to deliver
How a children’s chocolate drink became a symbol of French colonialism
With its red fez, broad smile and simplified French, Banania's mascot has been associated with racist stereotypes.
China’s Xi says SCO bears ‘greater responsibilities’ for keeping regional peace – Reuters
- China's Xi says SCO bears 'greater responsibilities' for keeping regional peace Reuters
- China’s Xi says SCO bears ‘greater responsibility’ for keeping peace Al Jazeera
- China's support for multilateralism is vital, says UN's Guterres Reuters
- Xi urges SCO to bolster regional peace, frames China as a stable global power South China Morning Post
- (SCO Tianjin Summit) Xi Focus: Xi says SCO bears greater responsibilities for peace, development Xinhua
LIVE: Liverpool vs Arsenal – Premier League
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Hamas’ ambush will have “tactical consequences on Israeli army”
“The ambush in al-Zeitoun showed that the battle of the city of Gaza, will not only be measured in territorial gains.”
Books We Love: NPR staff recommends their favorite non-fiction books of 2025 – NPR
‘Wishful thinking, outright lies’ — Ukraine dismisses Russia’s claims of battlefield success – The Kyiv Independent
- 'Wishful thinking, outright lies' — Ukraine dismisses Russia's claims of battlefield success The Kyiv Independent
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 30, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia’s 2025 Summer Offensive Ends in Heavy Losses, No Victories, Ukraine Says UNITED24 Media
- General Staff: Russia’s spring–summer military campaign in Ukraine ends in failure Ukrinform
- Russian forces failed to gain full control of any Ukrainian city over summer, Ukraine says The Indian Express
‘I’m holding his political wake’: the trumpeter waiting to mark Bolsonaro’s judgment day
Brazil’s ex-president is expected to be convicted over failed coup – and Fabiano Leitão, who has provoked him for years, is ready
When Jair Bolsonaro was Brazil’s far-right president, the guerrilla trumpeter Fabiano Leitão would stalk him around the capital, Brasília, to taunt him with renditions of the anti-fascist anthem Bella Ciao.
In March, when Bolsonaro was charged with plotting a coup, Leitão changed his tune and began provoking the ex-president by serenading him with Chopin’s Funeral March. “It symbolises his political demise, which is what we want to see,” said the 46-year-old musician.
Continue reading...Australia condemns neo-Nazi-linked rally of ‘hate’ as thousands march against immigration – The Times of Israel
- Australia condemns neo-Nazi-linked rally of ‘hate’ as thousands march against immigration The Times of Israel
- Thousands attend Australia anti-immigration rallies BBC
- I never thought my race would be under scrutiny here. After the March for Australia protests, how do I feel safe? The Guardian
- Clashes as thousands rally against immigration in Australia, in protests government has linked to neo-Nazis CNN
- Australian government condemns campaigns against migration of Indians The Hindu
Air force targets underground Hezbollah bunkers in major strikes in southern Lebanon – The Times of Israel
- Air force targets underground Hezbollah bunkers in major strikes in southern Lebanon The Times of Israel
- Lebanon says 2 troops killed by Israeli drone that exploded after crashing; IDF voices regret The Times of Israel
- Israel army strikes Hezbollah site in south Lebanon Arab News
- Two Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli drone explosion in southern Lebanon Al Jazeera
- Israel expand strikes: IDF hits Hezbollah site in Lebanon; earlier killed Houthi rebel PM The Times of India
Australian state to ban iconic fish-shaped soy sauce bottles
The plastic containers have become a staple in many Asian restaurants and takeaways around the world.
Sumud, the largest flotilla to sail for Gaza, prepares to set out
An international effort bringing together volunteers from all over the world aims to break the siege on Gaza.
Yemen’s Houthis vow vengeance after PM killed by Israel
Yemen’s Houthis has vowed ‘vengeance’ against Israel after confirming that their prime minister, Ahmed al-Rahawi, was ki
Child of Their Time: The emotional cost of international adoptions
A Dutch filmmaker, whose brother was adopted from Indonesia in the 1970s, shares his family’s painful story.
Indonesian president says lawmakers’ perks to be cut after deadly protests
Prabowo Subianto says some parliament policies to be revoked as he also promises stern action against rioters, looters.
Head-on crash between police van and prison bus kills 16 in Namibia
Fourteen prison and police officers, along with two civilians, were killed in the crash.
Indonesia protest driven by “a sense of collective anger”
Journalist Juan Robin explains why anger over police and the government has grown into wider protests in Indonesia.
The Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza: Everything you need to know
More than 50 ships are heading to Gaza to challenge Israel’s illegal blockade and deliver urgent humanitarian aid.