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Putin says Europe is 'preparing for war'
As the West continues to denounce Russian aggression in Ukraine and to support Kyiv with a host of economic and military measures, Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Nato is expanding its reach and influence with the intention of preparing for war with Russia. Analysis by Dr Alexander Titov, lecturer in Modern European History at Queen's University Belfast in the UK.
Millions without power in Cuba as electrical grid collapses again
Cuba was plunged into its seventh massive blackout of the year on Friday. The island of over nine million people endures constant power cuts due to the poor state of its aging thermoelectric plants – but the situation has worsened significantly since January, when Washington imposed a de facto energy blockade on the island. Story by Shirli Sitbon.
Likelihood of eating fresh produce increases with income for US adults, new CDC report shows
The report highlights deep divides between low- and middle- income, a disparity that dates back decadesA new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reaffirms that adults are more likely to eat fresh fruits and vegetables as their income increases.The data brief comes as Republican cuts to food assistance programs, colloquially called “food stamps”, have led enrollment to ...
US space weapons move has ‘broken taboo’, could spark new arms race, Beijing forum told
The US deployment of space weapons has shattered a long-held taboo and risks igniting a fresh arms race, with the world at a “breaking point in history”, speakers at a major security conference in Beijing have warned. Experts at the Xiangshan Forum this week also called for US-China dialogue on space security, just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping makes his first state visit to the US in m...
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Israeli attacks kill four Palestinians including son of Gaza’s health chief
Eldest son of Munir al-Bursh, director general of Gaza’s Health Ministry, was struck by a drone outside tent in Jabalia.
Child among four Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza
Gaza’s Health Ministry says the son of its director general, Munir al-Bursh, is among those killed.
Child among three Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza
Gaza’s Health Ministry says the son of its director general, Munir al-Bursh, is among those killed.
Saudi Arabia says air defences intercepted Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh
Saudi Arabia on Saturday confirmed that Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile, the first targeting of Riyadh since the escalation in fighting with the rebels. The confirmation came hours after the Houthis said they targeted "sensitive sites" in Saudi Arabia.
Yemen’s Houthis claim strikes on ‘sensitive sites' in Saudi Arabia
A Houthi spokesman on Saturday said the Yemeni militia launched missile and drone strikes on "sensitive sites" in Saudi Arabia, including the kingdom's port city of Yanbu and the capital Riyadh. The statement came hours after residents and journalists said they saw a thick plume of black smoke and flames rising from the area near the Riyadh King Khalid International Airport.
Smoke, flames seen near Riyadh airport, ‘major’ flight disruptions reported
A plume of smoke and flames rose near Riyadh's main international airport on Saturday and residents reported hearing loud booms hours after Saudi authorities issued the first alert for the country's capital since the latest escalation with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. An Aramco fuel tank near the airport was reportedly on fire, according to a journalist in Riyadh.
Scottish Labour’s new leader backs Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gasfields
Michael Marra supports development of the North Sea sites, calling for a ‘more rational’ approach to energy policyScottish Labour’s new leader Michael Marra has backed the development of the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gasfields in the North Sea in one of his first acts after being elected, calling for a “more rational” approach to energy policy.On Saturday, the MSP for North East Scotland won a ...
What’s behind reports that the Israeli army is low on troops, equipment?
Israel's Channel 12 and Maariv newspaper claim the military is facing 'severe shortages'.
Thousands of migrants return to beaches in Ceuta after new port facility runs out of space
Police had struggled to maintain order as people fought to secure a spot at the new site on Friday after weeks of living on the beaches and streets.
Israel: 'NAZA' documentary sparks political storm
The documentary film 'NAZA', and its co-directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, are at the centre of a controversy in Israel.The film, which won an award at the Venice Film Festival, features anonymous Israeli sources accusing the military of intentionally killing numerous civilians in Gaza.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he intended to "strip of their citizenship...
Tunisia’s booming boat industry: From pleasure craft to luxury yachts
In Tunisia, the summer is ending, but the boating season is still in swing. The boating industry has been quietly growing, despite an overall sluggish economy. Since the sector was reorganized through a trade association in 2024, there have been numerous foreign factories set up and Tunisia has become a hub for boat construction – from pleasure crafts to sophisticated yachts. Report by Lilia Blais...
Asian Games 2026: Top athletes and storylines to look out for
From Olympic champions to teen sensations, several athletes are looking to make their mark at the continental event.
US lifts sanctions on Eritrea ‘to advance US regional interests’ in Red Sea
The sanctions, introduced during the Biden administration, targeted Eritrea's governing party and the military.
UN condemns 'shocking pattern' of sexual violence by Russian troops in Ukraine
Russia was added in May to the UN Secretary-General's list of countries credibly suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict — codified into international law decades ago as war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Funerals held after deadly mosque attack in Pakistan’s Kohat
Funerals are underway in Kohat, Pakistan, after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a mosque killing
Saudi-led naval coalition prepares to secure Red Sea waterways
Saudi Arabia has hosted a multinational naval coalition meeting aimed at protecting shipping in the Red Sea.
In Gaza, actors perform a war they are still living
In Gaza, Palestinian actors turn stories of siege and loss into theatre, while confronting the same fears and hardships.
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
Doomsday AI: panic, regulation and the China fear
When tech CEOs warn AI could end humanity, does the media get the story right?
‘Way too many guns around’: experts say firearm access key factor in spate of US family killings
Acts of ‘familicide’ have increased dramatically this year – in the US, the killer is more likely to have easy access to a gunThe US is often known globally for its shocking levels of violence, but acts of “family annihilation” or “familicide” rank among the most disturbing of crimes.They occur when an assailant kills four or more of their own family members and often see the killer also kill them...
China-led study reveals ‘Greater Gondwana’ was 80% of Earth’s crust 500m years ago
Fragments of a long-disappeared ancient giant land mass have been discovered buried deep beneath parts of the modern continents that once formed it, according to an international team led by Chinese scientists. Published this month in the peer-reviewed journal Science Advances, the discovery reveals that Gondwana – a land mass that dominated Earth some 500 million years ago – was much larger than ...
US fashion CEO resigns after physically restraining animal rights activists
Steven Kolb of the Council of Fashion Designers of America was filmed during an altercation at New York fashion weekThe chief executive of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Steven Kolb, has resigned from his role, days after he was filmed physically restraining two animal rights activists during an altercation at New York fashion week.“After 20 years leading the CFDA, I have made the di...
'Enough is enough': Women protest after string of murders near Johannesburg
The police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have urged women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or running alone "particularly in isolated areas".