Thousands protest plan to build world’s longest bridge from Sicily to Italy
Residents are opposed to the bridge over its scale, earthquake threats, environmental effect, and mafia interference.
Europe promises to ‘stand firmly’ with Ukraine as Trump, Putin plan summit
Leaders of six European nations and the EU call for more pressure on Russia before Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.
How Starmer, Macron and Merz Tried to Halt the War in Gaza – The New York Times
- How Starmer, Macron and Merz Tried to Halt the War in Gaza The New York Times
- Netanyahu slams world leaders for 'absurd' belief that giving Palestinians a state would stop their efforts to destroy Israel The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu rebuffs ‘shameful’ European plans to recognize Palestinian state politico.eu
- Why Recognise Palestine Now? Quillette
- Recognizing a Palestinian state now will complicate future peace efforts, experts warn Fox News
‘Why is this happening?’: violent attacks terrify Ireland’s immigrant community
Spate of physical incidents includes attack on a six-year-old girl at a County Waterford housing estate
In the west Dublin suburb of Tallaght, a group of teenagers accosted, beat and partially stripped an Indian man, who was then filmed staggering and bleeding. Days later a gang attacked another Indian man in the nearby suburb of Clondalkin, hitting him in the face, chest, back and legs, leaving him with a fracture, gashes and multiple bruises.
Days later again, two male passengers turned on an Indian taxi driver in the north Dublin suburb of Ballymun, striking him across the face with a bottle and shouting: “Go back to your country.”
Continue reading...North Korea removing propaganda loudspeakers in border areas amid efforts to ease tensions
Seoul dismantled its loudspeakers a week ago, and Pyongyang appears to be following suit as President Lee Jae Myung seeks to improve ties with North
South Korea’s military has said North Korea has started dismantling some propaganda loudspeakers aimed at the South in parts of the border area, following similar moves by Seoul made in a bid to ease tensions.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff didn’t disclose the sites where the North Koreans were removing speakers and said further confirmation was needed as to whether the dismantling was taking place across all areas, adding it would continue monitoring related activities.
Continue reading...Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,263
Here are the key events on day 1,263 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Jubilant scenes but bumpy road ahead in post-Hasina Bangladesh
Bangladesh marked a year since Sheikh Hasina fled with promises of renewal, but little mention of its problems.
Jubilant scenes but bumpy road ahead in post-Hasina Bangladesh
Bangladesh marked a year since Sheikh Hasina fled with promises of renewal, but little mention of its problems.
Tasmanian premier vows to end greyhound racing as he woos crossbench to back minority government
Jeremy Rockliff says ‘it’s time to draw a line in the sand and ensure an orderly exit from greyhound racing in Tasmania’
Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast
The Tasmanian premier, Jeremy Rockliff, has vowed to end greyhound racing in the state by mid-2029 as he works to shore up support from independents.
The decision comes after a “great” of Tasmanian greyhound racing, Raider’s Guide, was euthanised in late July after falling and breaking its neck at a Launceston track.
Continue reading...Appeals court rules Trump clamp-down on spending data defies Congress’ authority – Politico
Locals panic as Sea of Galilee turns blood red in Biblical scenes – Daily Express US
- Locals panic as Sea of Galilee turns blood red in Biblical scenes Daily Express US
- Algae bloom causes Israel's Sea of Galilee to turn red The Jerusalem Post
- Culprit turning the world's oceans red has reached Israel WION
- Biblical Sea of Galilee where Jesus walked on water turns red as Israel preps for wider war against Hamas in Gaza belgrade-news.com
- Sea of Galilee Turns Red Due to Algae Bloom – Cause, Impact, and Facts INSIGHTS IAS
How Kentucky bourbon went from boom to bust
Tariffs, oversupply and teetotaling Gen-Zs have all contributed to the downfall of one of America's most iconic liquors.
Billionaire inheritance feud spotlights India’s messy family succession
Weeks after Sunjay Kapur's death, the question of succession has become the subject of media speculation.
Standing ovation as first female umpire for Major League Baseball takes to the pitch
Jen Pawol donated her hat to a baseball museum after her history-making game on Saturday.
Trump administration threatens to strip Harvard University of lucrative patents
White House escalates offensive on Ivy League university by calling for review of federally funded research
The latest phase of the Trump administration’s offensive against Harvard University is a comprehensive review of the university’s federally funded research programs, and the threat to strip the school’s lucrative portfolio of patents.
In a letter to the Harvard president, Alan Garber, posted online on Friday, Donald Trump’s commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, accused Harvard of breaching its legal and contractual requirements tied to federally funded research programs and patents.
Continue reading...France’s last newspaper hawker gets Order of Merit from his old customer – President Macron
Ali Akbar has sold papers in Paris since 1973 and once counted President Macron among his customers.
France’s last newspaper hawker gets Order of Merit from his old customer – President Macron
Ali Akbar has sold papers in Paris since 1973 and once counted President Macron among his customers.
They live next to Peru’s largest solar complex – so why are they still in the dark?
Pampa Clemesí, in southern Peru, remains in complete darkness despite being near the country’s largest solar plant.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 9, 2025 – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 9, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia Goes After Ukraine With Distant Strikes and New Tactics The New York Times
- The Russia-Ukraine War Report Card, Aug. 6, 2025 Russia Matters
- Russia ramps up grinding summer offensive as Ukraine seeks US battlefield aid ABC News
- ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 8, 2025 Kyiv Post
What it means to be ‘culturally’ Irish in 2025 is complicated – as Ed Sheeran has shown
Ed Sheeran grew up in England but described himself as 'culturally Irish,' prompting debate about what that really means