Suffocation, stampede, death: Tragedy at Gaza’s aid centre
Palestinians recount chaos, suffocation at GHF stampede and the extreme hunger that drove them to risk their lives.
US House sends crypto ‘GENIUS Act’ to Trump, in win for industry advocates
Advocates hope House bills will bring decentralised currency into US mainstream as Trump pushes 'crypto week'.
European envoy warns Trump administration actions are hurting efforts to help abducted Ukrainian children – Politico
- European envoy warns Trump administration actions are hurting efforts to help abducted Ukrainian children Politico
- The Hidden War Over Ukraine’s Lost Children Time Magazine
- ‘We tried to free our children, Putin used them as poker chips’ The Times
- Council of Europe envoy says Trump administration's actions are harming assistance to children abducted from Ukraine Європейська правда
- TIME dedicates cover story to Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia The New Voice of Ukraine
Green mission aims to raise £1bn to bring nature into UK towns and cities
Initial £15.5m will go to schemes such as launch of large regional park to improving green spaces along canals
A coalition of environmental and heritage bodies has launched a billion-pound mission to bring nature into the heart of urban areas in the UK.
The first phase of the Nature Towns and Cities initiative will involve £15.5m being invested in 40 towns and cities across the four nations.
Continue reading...New ‘buy now, pay later’ affordability checks may cover even smallest loans
City watchdog publishes details of its plans to regulate the BNPL market, which has now grown to £13bn
Lenders may have to carry out affordability checks on even the smallest buy now, pay later loans under new rules drawn up by the City watchdog.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)on Friday published details of its plan to regulate the £13bn buy now, pay later (BNPL) market.
Continue reading...Almost 600 killed in south Syria violence, monitoring group says
The Syrian Observatory of Human Rights (SOHR) documented a significant outbreak of brutality in the killings that gripped Suweida province.
Low turnout in Togo municipal polls after deadly protests
Heavy security presence in Lome amid public anger over leader Gnassingbe’s alleged power grab.
A furious Chinese internet takes on privilege
Viral scandals have hit two actresses, a Harvard graduate and a doctor from a top Beijing hospital in recent months.
Not just about the Druze: Israel’s rationale for its attacks on Syria
Israel has framed its attacks as in defence of the Druze - but the country has more self-serving reasons.
Felix Baumgartner, extreme athlete, dies in paragliding crash in Italy
The legendary daredevil, known for record-breaking jumps, lost control of his paraglider and crashed into a hotel pool.
Israel says it regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza
PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Thursday's strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City was a "mistake".
Prosecutors recommend one day of prison for officer in Breonna Taylor death
Under President Donald Trump, the Justice Department has asked a judge to consider a significantly lighter sentencing.
Trump diagnosed with ‘chronic venous insufficiency’ after leg swelling
White House says Trump’s exam revealed a ‘benign and common condition’, no serious underlying issues found.
In EU first, Slovenia to ban Ben Gvir and Smotrich over ‘genocidal statements’ – The Times of Israel
- In EU first, Slovenia to ban Ben Gvir and Smotrich over ‘genocidal statements’ The Times of Israel
- Slovenia bars far-right Israeli cabinet ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich Al Jazeera
- Bezalel Smotrich, Itamar Ben-Gvir, banned from Slovenia for inciting genocide in Gaza The Jerusalem Post
- Slovenia declares two Israeli ministers persona non grata Reuters
- LIVE BLOG: Abu Obeida Outlines Al-Qassam's Strategy Amidst Israeli Massacres of Civilians in Gaza - Day 650 Palestine Chronicle
Top anti-corruption group flees El Salvador amid government crackdown
The rights group Cristosal says it has evacuated staff from El Salvador amid pressure from President Nayib Bukele.
The UK will lower its voting age to 16. Could the U.S. follow suit? – NPR
- The UK will lower its voting age to 16. Could the U.S. follow suit? NPR
- Should Teens Vote? The New York Times
- UK plans to lower voting age to 16. Could it happen in the US? NewsNation
- UK to lower voting age to 16 by next general election Semafor
- UK to lower national voting age to 16 under government proposals CNN
Washington diverts Patriots bound for Switzerland to support Ukraine – Breaking Defense
- Washington diverts Patriots bound for Switzerland to support Ukraine Breaking Defense
- US diverts Patriot systems from Switzerland to Ukraine Defense News
- Ukraine awaiting details on ‘billions of dollars’ worth of weapons promised by Trump The Guardian
- Ukraine to boost domestic arms production in war with Russia, Zelenskyy says NBC News
- Patriot Deliveries To Ukraine Ramping Up, Others Being Delayed The War Zone
Brazil’s Lula slams Trump, says there is no ‘logic’ to US tariff threat
Brazilian president says that Donald Trump was elected to lead the US, not to be 'the emperor of the world'.
Video: US Attorney General tours Alcatraz prison with eye toward reopening
US Attorney General Pam Bondi visited the infamous Alcatraz prison in San Francisco Bay.
‘Tool of a tyrant’: Maurene Comey, ex-FBI chief’s daughter, fired by Trump
Following her termination as a federal prosecutor, Maurene Comey called on her colleagues to condemn 'abuses of power'.