- Japan uses AI-generated eruption of Mount Fuji to prepare Tokyo for worst-case scenario ABC News
- An AI simulation of a Mount Fuji eruption is being used to prepare Tokyo for the worst AP News
- Japan releases AI-generated Mount Fuji eruption video to encourage Tokyo residents to be prepared CNN
- Japan releases AI-generated video showing simulation of Mount Fuji violently erupting Sky News
- Japanese Government Shares AI Video To Show What Would Happen If Mount Fuji Erupts NDTV
Outrage in Italy over porn site with doctored images of prominent women
Altered photos of women including Giorgia Meloni were posted on site along with vulgar and sexist captions
A pornographic website that posted doctored photos of a host of high-profile Italian women including the prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, and the opposition leader, Elly Schlein, has sparked outrage in Italy.
The photos, accompanied by vulgar and sexist captions, were either harvested from personal social media accounts or public sources before being altered and published on the Italian platform Phica, which has more than 700,000 subscribers.
Continue reading...UK, Germany and France say they have triggered UN sanctions on Iran
Move by trio of European powers gives Tehran 30 days to improve access for inspection of its nuclear sites
The UK, France and Germany have formally notified the UN that they have triggered the restoration of sweeping UN sanctions against Iran, giving Tehran 30 days to make concessions on access to its nuclear sites or face deeper worldwide economic isolation.
UK officials said the decision had not been taken lightly and there had been intensive diplomacy to try to avert this step. The officials emphasised there was still room for last-ditch diplomacy before the sanctions “snapback” comes into force in 30 days’ time. The annual high-level UN general assembly in September is likely to involve more intensive diplomacy over the situation with Iran.
Continue reading...Watch: How an orchard in Turkey survived a wildfire
Recent wildfires scorched vast areas across Turkey, but one orchard in the north-western province of Bursa stood untouched.
A Gaza City Neighborhood Is Now a Wasteland, Satellite Images Show – The New York Times
- A Gaza City Neighborhood Is Now a Wasteland, Satellite Images Show The New York Times
- Israel ramps up bombardment of Gaza City as at least 61 killed Al Jazeera
- Israel steps up bombardment of Gaza City, kills 16 people around enclave, medics say Reuters
- Troops Operate Around Gaza City Ahead Of Upcoming Israeli Advancement i24NEWS
- Airstrikes, explosive vehicles, and bulldozers cause ‘insane’ destruction in Gaza City, eyewitnesses and civil defense say Mondoweiss
Israeli forces seen raiding occupied West Bank school
Security camera video shows Israeli soldiers raiding the Al-Rashidin School in Hebron in the occupied West Bank.
My neighbourhood in Gaza is gone, reduced to rubble and silence
Shujayea once held our homes, stories and lives. Now it has been erased and with it a part of who we are.
Climate change made deadly wildfires in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus more fierce, study finds – AP News
Pakistan out of Asia Cup 2025 as hockey tournament begins in India
Three-time champions Pakistan withdrew from the tournament over security concerns and were replaced by Bangladesh.
Germany, France, UK trigger process to reimpose sanctions on Iran
E3 countries accuse Iran of failing to meet its 2015 nuclear pact commitments but say they are still open to diplomacy.
Behind Pakistan’s repeated floods: Melting glaciers, depleted forests
Deforestation and glacial melting are the two leading causes compounding the climate crisis in the north of Pakistan.
Top official embroiled in Equatorial Guinea sex tape scandal jailed
A nephew of Equatorial Guinea's president is sentenced to eight years for embezzlement.
Report: Israel dismantled Turkish spy devices in commando raid near Damascus – www.israelhayom.com
- Report: Israel dismantled Turkish spy devices in commando raid near Damascus www.israelhayom.com
- Israeli Troops Raid Site Deep Inside Syria, Damascus Says - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
- Israeli strikes kill six Syrian soldiers, Syria's government says BBC
- Israel launches new operations in Syria after strike kills soldiers Al Jazeera
- Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Ernst, Representative Wilson Statement on Israeli Strikes in Damascus Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (.gov)
The Fantasy of a European Reassurance Force for Ukraine – Just Security
- The Fantasy of a European Reassurance Force for Ukraine Just Security
- Trump Wants European Troops in Ukraine. Europe’s Voters Aren’t Convinced. The Wall Street Journal
- A Peace Deal for Ukraine Could Test German Reluctance to Deploy Troops The New York Times
- European Troop Plans for Ukraine Slashed from 30,000 to 6,000–10,000 UNITED24 Media
- Who’s in and who’s out of Ukraine’s ‘reassurance force’ Euractiv
Pope to Christian politicians: ‘Values’ without Christ cannot change the world – Vatican News
- Pope to Christian politicians: ‘Values’ without Christ cannot change the world Vatican News
- Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic politicians to follow the Gospel in public life Catholic News Agency
- Catholic legislators must help build 'city of God,' pope says Diocese of Tucson
- Press Release: Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Meets with Pope Leo XIV During Jubilee of Hope Quiver Quantitative
- Rep. Tom Suozzi meets with Pope Leo XIV at Vatican LI Press
Cases of flesh-eating screwworm on the rise in Mexico
The parasites mainly infest cattle but there have also been dozens of cases involving people.
Argentina’s President Milei pelted with rocks at Buenos Aires district rally – Euronews.com
- Argentina's President Milei pelted with rocks at Buenos Aires district rally Euronews.com
- Protesters throw stones at Argentina’s Milei over corruption allegations linked to sister The Guardian
- Trump Ally Pelted With Rocks in Campaign Stunt Disaster yahoo.com
- Argentinian President Javier Milei leaves rally after protesters throw rocks Al Jazeera
- Argentina's Milei pelted with stones while campaigning amid corruption scandal France 24
Education groups urge action against “Japanese First” rhetoric in schools – english.kyodonews.net
- Education groups urge action against "Japanese First" rhetoric in schools english.kyodonews.net
- Japan Is Entering the Populist Era Time Magazine
- Survey: Sanseito Upper House members all back defense buildup 朝日新聞
- Japan's lack of visionary statesmen keeps politics adrift Nikkei Asia
- The Inquiry | Is Japan moving to the right? BBC
Shocking photos show Israel road burning as anti-Netanyahu protests rage – Daily Express US
- Shocking photos show Israel road burning as anti-Netanyahu protests rage Daily Express US
- As Israelis rally against Gaza war, former hostage longs for her friends to be freed Reuters
- Israeli protesters stage ‘day of disruption’ calling for end to war in Gaza The Guardian
- Israeli hostage families and demonstrators hold day of protests BBC
- 'Want religious Israelis at hostage deal protests? Ban crop tops and anti-Bibi chants' Haaretz
Rwanda accepts seven people from US as part of deportation deal
Trump administration pushing controversial deal to send people to non-home countries including South Sudan and Eswatini
Seven people have arrived in Rwanda as part of a deal to accept deportees from the US, the Rwandan government has said.
The Trump administration has been negotiating arrangements to send people to third countries including South Sudan and Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, as part of its wider deportation drive.
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