- ‘The face of Hamas’: Israel confirms terror group’s spokesman Abu Obeida killed The Times of Israel
- Israel Says It Has Killed Hamas Spokesman in Gaza City Strike Ahead of Planned Invasion The Wall Street Journal
- Hamas's Izz al-Din al-Haddad: Israel's next target The Jerusalem Post
- Israel says it killed longtime spokesman of Hamas’s military wing The Washington Post
- Global News Podcast | Israel says Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida killed in Gaza BBC
Strong deterrence needed against ‘predator’ Putin, von der Leyen tells Poles – politico.eu
- Strong deterrence needed against ‘predator’ Putin, von der Leyen tells Poles politico.eu
- EU chief tours Poland border with Belarus to show support yahoo.com
- Just spoke with President @ZelenskyyUa, then @POTUS Donald Trump, following the massive strike on Kyiv which also hit our EU offices. Putin must come to the negotiating table. We must secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine with firm and credible sec x.com
- VDL: 'Putin can only be kept in check through strong deterrence.' Euronews.com
- Europe must recognise ‘urgency’ of confronting ‘predator’ Putin, says von der Leyen Euractiv
Clashes break out at anti-immigration protest in Australia
Police in Australia used pepper spray as clashes broke out between anti-immigration demonstrators & counter-protesters.
US pressure may break Iranian influence in Iraq
Washington is pressing Baghdad to dismantle pro-Iranian paramilitary groups. The move is risky, but it may pay off.
Pakistan’s Punjab province faces worst floods in its history
More than two million people have been affected by flooding in Pakistan’s worst-hit province of Punjab.
Mexico’s first elected Supreme Court faces critical test of independence – AP News
Gaza humanitarian flotilla departs Barcelona to break Israeli siege
Vessels expected to reach Gaza in mid-September in third attempt by sea to end war that has killed 63,000 Palestinians.
At least 3 killed, over 90 injured after passenger train derails in Egypt
Train derails as it travels to Cairo from the western Mediterranean province of Matrouh, on the country's north coast.
Pro-Palestine activists shine spotlight on Gaza at Venice Film Festival
Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators are making their voices heard during the Venice Film Festival.
The federal government will issue new dietary guidelines. Here’s what to expect – NPR
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
Follow our live build-up with full team news coverage before our live text commentary stream of the EPL match.
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.
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