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U.S. says ‘error’ mislabelled every African country on AIDS conference map

The mislabelled map was shown during a presentation at the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro on the U.S. State Department's new health program agreements with African nations.

Netflix sued for $105m over stolen Nicolas Cage war thriller

Makers of unreleased $45m film Fortitude sue after hard drive stolen from streamer’s Los Angeles officeNetflix is being sued for $105m over the theft of a hard drive including an unreleased Nicolas Cage war movie.The streamer’s Los Angeles office was the target of a robbery involving a number of hard drives, one of which contained a copy of second world war spy thriller Fortitude. Continue reading...

Quote of the day by Anton Chekhov: 'If you are afraid of loneliness, don't marry', and a surprising take on human psychology and relationships

US Senate rejects bid to rein in Trump’s authority over Iran war

Measure fails 49-50 as US launches new retaliatory attacks in Iran and lawmakers question the prolonged conflictUS politics live – latest updatesThe US Senate on Thursday rejected a largely symbolic effort to limit Donald Trump’s authority to wage war in Iran, amid rising regional tensions after the US conducted a “heavy wave” of retaliatory airstrikes.The war powers resolution failed in a 49-50 v...

Thousands flood into Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco, sparking military response

Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory. The announcement comes after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements to manage a border crisis that had been building up before boiling over on Thursday with large...

Spain to deploy military to restore order in Ceuta after thousands of people breach Morocco’s border

Madrid on Thursday said it would deploy soldiers to Ceuta to ensure security after hundreds of migrants entered the Spanish north African exclave from Morocco, mainly by swimming, and reported nine deaths. The ​Italian ​government is considering ​suspending ‌the ⁠EU ‌Schengen ⁠agreement with ​Spain ‌in light of ‌the ​migrant crisis in ​Ceuta. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports from Madrid.

French riot police used teargas on people trying to board small boat, charity claims

CRS officers funded by UK tried to stop boarding of boat, on day four asylum seekers died trying to cross ChannelFrench riot police funded by UK taxpayers used teargas on asylum seekers in a bid to stop them from boarding a boat in which three women were later found dead, a charity has claimed.Footage and photographs seen by the Guardian show CS gas canisters being fired towards groups of people o...

Migrants seen swimming around border fence of Spanish enclave Ceuta

The North African enclave's leader said resources were being overwhelmed after so many people entered by sea from Morocco.

Saudi leaders, Netanyahu give Trump input on Iran war as it enters 6th month

Trump met with the Saudi defense minister and with PM Netanyahu earlier this week. The Israeli prime minister counseled Trump on three options for the war.

Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: 'Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one...'

According to Leo Tolstoy, true societal change begins with personal evolution. He asserted that individuals must first address their own imperfections. This mindset has significantly shaped leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. However, in our contemporary society, there is a trend toward prioritizing external grievances over internal growth. To achieve meaningful advancements, it...

Congo’s Ebola death toll passes 1,500 as it struggles to halt spread

There's still no vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of the virus as the country struggles for control in infected areas.

UN demands end of Ugandan clampdown on dissent

Pervasive climate of fear condemned amid human rights violations and crackdowns on opposition.

ABC News says FCC is carrying out intimidation campaign to shape coverage

Trump administration has frequently sought to pressure companies over coverage critical of the president and his allies.

Thousands of migrants force their way into Spain’s African territory

Border guards in the tiny Spanish exclave of Ceuta on the Moroccan coast were overwhelmed as crowds of young men pushed through gates and swam around the border barrier, hoping to gain entry into Europe.

🔴 Spain deploys military as hundreds cross into Ceuta from Morocco

Videos of Moroccan migrants entering Spain after swimming around border barriers go viral; 'Declare national emergency'

US dad who gave gun to high school shooter gets 15 years in prison

A man who gave his son the gun he used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison. Colin Gray’s sentencing comes days after his son, Colt Gray, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the September 4, 2024, shooting at the school 70km (45 miles) northeast of Atlanta. Colt Gray had pleaded guilt...

Russia strikes targets across Ukraine, NATO says a missile fell in Poland

NATO said a Russian missile entered Polish airspace during the onslaught and landed in a rural area. It caused no injuries or damage but could deepen tensions with Moscow.

Spain’s Ceuta declares emergency over surge in migrant arrivals

More than 1,500 migrants have reached Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta by sea over the past week.

Scientists transplanted 42 sea sponges into a polluted Spanish marina; 91.7% of one species survived

In a remarkable experiment, scientists have introduced sea sponges into a polluted marina in Spain to investigate their resilience. The chicken kidney sponge, a particularly robust species, not only survived for an impressive 455 days but also showcased its remarkable ability to reproduce mobile clones. These developments indicate that sponges may play a critical role in ecological restoration, po...

'Not an infringement on freedom of expression': French minister defends expulsion of Russian pundit

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez defended the decision to expel pro-Kremlin commentator Xenia Fedorova, saying on Thursday that the measure was "not an infringement on freedom of expression". Authorities ordered her to leave France on Wednesday amid allegations that she had relayed Kremlin propaganda on French TV channels.

'Not an infringement on freedom of expression' : French minister defends expulsion of Russian commentator

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez defended the decision to expel pro-Kremlin commentator Xenia Fedorova, saying on Thursday that the measure was "not an infringement on freedom of expression." Authorities ordered her to leave France on Wednesday amid allegations that she had relayed Kremlin propaganda on French TV channels.

UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposal

European football's governing body UEFA said on Thursday it would boycott the World Cup if FIFA pressed ahead with its private investor plan. "No UEFA national teams will participate in any FIFA competition for so long as these proposals remain alive, unless this proposal has been abandoned in its entirety and binding assurances have been given that FIFA will never again open its governance or com...

Middle East crisis live: tensions rise in region after US launches ‘heavy’ strikes on Iran

Jordanian military says it intercepted five missiles targeting the kingdom after US military says it hit dozens of Revolutionary Guard targets on ThursdayUS launches fresh strikes on Iran after days-long pause, amid fears the war is wideningA liquefied natural gas tanker controlled by QatarEnergy exited the strait of Hormuz overnight – the first such vessel ⁠visible on ship-tracking data to ⁠leave...

Race to extinguish blazes across Europe as fire weather breaks records

Figures show hot, dry, windy conditions in EU are 43% more severe than the average over last 20 yearsFire weather in the EU has broken records for severity for this time of year, data shows, as firefighters race to extinguish blazes across the Mediterranean.Inflamed by carbon pollution, the hot, dry and windy weather across the EU from the start of the year until the end of July has been 43% more ...