Ancient human fingerprint suggests Neanderthals made art
A Neanderthal man is believed to have painted a nose on a pebble using red pigment more than 43,000 years ago.
Germany threatens steps against Israel as tone shifts over Gaza – Reuters
- Germany threatens steps against Israel as tone shifts over Gaza Reuters
- Germany’s Merz blasts Israeli offensive in Gaza politico.eu
- Germany threatens ‘steps’ against Israel over Gaza, escalating criticism of war The Times of Israel
- Israel’s Netanyahu under pressure from allies over Gaza Semafor
- Germany's tone with Israel is getting harsher DW
17 E.U. countries sound alarm over Hungarian LGBTQ laws – NBC News
- 17 E.U. countries sound alarm over Hungarian LGBTQ laws NBC News
- No majority among EU countries to sanction Hungary over rule of law Euronews.com
- Europe Hungary Law chronicleonline.com
- A new Hungarian law could ban Pride events. Most EU countries are demanding a rethink KTVN
- EU countries ‘alarmed’ over Hungary’s worsening anti-LGBTQ crackdown Washington Blade
At least five reported killed in large explosion at China chemical plant
More than 200 emergency workers respond to blast and blaze in Weifang in Shandong province, China state media report.
Pornhub and three other porn sites face EU child safety probe
The EU said the sites did not appear to have "appropriate" age verification to stop children accessing porn.
Charles III to give ‘Speech from the Throne’ in Canada: What to know
The brief trip carries symbolic weight and reinforces Canada’s historical ties to the monarchy, amid threats from Trump.
A new cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed over 170 people in a week, officials say – AP News
- A new cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed over 170 people in a week, officials say AP News
- Sudan war: Country 'on brink' of health disaster as cholera spreads BBC
- Sudan says cholera outbreak killed 172 people in a week Al Jazeera
- Sudan reports hundreds of cholera cases in Khartoum over last 4 weeks Anadolu Ajansı
- A leading medical group warns of a rise in cholera cases and new outbreak in Sudan 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
Far-right figure Tommy Robinson released early from UK prison
Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was originally scheduled for release in late July.
Rare antelope captured on camera as experts say under 100 exist
The picture of the Upemba Lechwe was taken through the window of an aeroplane during a survey.
‘Betrayal’ or ‘win-win’?: Britain’s EU deal reopens old wounds
Polls suggest most Britons want closer ties with the EU, but some believe the new deal violates Brexit's mandate.
Drone war, ground offensive continue despite new Russia-Ukraine peace push
Tit-for-tat drone attacks as Russia blames Ukraine and Europe for efforts to disrupt diplomacy.
Humanitarian groups slam Gaza’s new US-Israeli aid operation
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says it has started sending limited aid into Gaza, after Israel’s three-month siege.
Girl tells Al Jazeera how she escaped school inferno
Ward al-Sheikh Khalil spoke to Al Jazeera after surviving an Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza city.
Syrian admits triple murder at trial for German knife attack
Issa al H is accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State jihadist group before the attack.
Teenage Gaza gymnast who lost both legs dreams of walking again
Ahmed is a 16-year-old gymnast who lost both his legs in an Israeli attack on Gaza.
UN Security Council must renew the arms embargo on South Sudan
Free access to weapons would only spur the ongoing violence in the country.
US-Israel scheme dispenses Gaza aid as UN says 180,000 displaced in 10 days
The United Nations slams GHF plan as ‘distraction’ amid global condemnation, as death toll in enclave surpasses 54,000.
Naim and Wadee’a
This documentary explores the life of the filmmaker’s Palestinian grandparents through the Nakba.
Gaza’s youngest influencer aged 11 among children killed by Israeli strikes
Yaqeen Hammad offered tips for surviving in war zone and is one of dozens of minors who have died in recent attacks
Her life was one of war but Yaqeen Hammad somehow found a reason to smile. The 11-year-old was Gaza’s youngest influencer, whose bright smile reached tens of thousands, including other children, while she offered practical survival tips for daily life under bombardment, such as advice on how to cook with improvised methods when there was no gas.
In one social media post, Yaqeen wrote: “I try to bring a bit of joy to the other children so that they can forget the war.”
Continue reading...Reform pledge to lift two-child cap aims to make having children ‘a bit easier for British families’ says Farage – UK politics live
Leader says policy ‘not aimed at those who come into the country and suddenly decide to have a lot of children’
The co-leader of the Green party of England and Wales, Adrian Ramsay, has renewed his call for Russia to face greater sanctions. Posting to social media, the MP for Waveney Valley said “Putin has stepped up attacks on Ukrainian civilians because he thinks he’ll face no consequences. Much tougher sanctions are urgently needed to bring him into serious peace talks to end this horrific war.”
As well as appearing on the media round today, shadow chancellor Mel Stride has written for the Daily Mail, saying that the Conservatives continue to back the two-child benefit cap.
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