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Isaac Hammouch: De Kinshasa à Jérusalem, une alliance de solutions
La République démocratique du Congo et Israël ont l’occasion de transformer leur rapprochement diplomatique en un partenariat stratégique fondé sur l’agriculture, l’eau, la santé,...
Complaint against Mohammed VI before the ICC: What is known, what remains to be proven
A legal initiative targeting King Mohammed VI and Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch has sparked numerous reactions on social media over the past...
Isaac Hammouch: De Kinshasa à Jérusalem, une alliance de solutions
La République démocratique du Congo et Israël ont l’occasion de transformer leur rapprochement diplomatique en un partenariat stratégique fondé...
How Israel and Jewish Voters Are Shaping Michigan’s Primaries
Abdul El-Sayed’s pro-Palestinian Senate bid highlights how positions on Israel and Jewish community concerns are influencing multiple Michigan primary races, including districts with small Jewish populations.
UK court convicts Norwegian linked to murder-for-hire scheme tied to Iran-linked network
A UK court has convicted a 19-year-old Norwegian for his role in a murder-for-hire operation ordered by an Iran-linked gang and connected to the sanctioned Foxtrot Network, authorities say.
IDF Reportedly Seizes Land in PA-Run Area to Connect Two Planned West Bank Settlements
The Times of Israel reports the IDF seized land in PA-run Area A of the north-west West Bank to create a link between two planned settlements; separate clashes and arrests were also reported.
When Ballots Are Staged: Putin’s Managed Vote and the Wider Warning for Democracies
Russia’s parliamentary vote is structured to confirm power, illustrating tactics that can erode democratic trust beyond its borders.
Brook and Buttler Propel England to Commanding Win over Sri Lanka in Southampton T20
Harry Brook and Jos Buttler starred as England posted 254-4 and beat Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the series opener at Southampton.
Sunil Gupta: Five Decades Documenting Queer Life Behind the Lens
Photographer Sunil Gupta recounts five decades of images tracing queer lives from Delhi to New York and the controversies his work provoked.
Chocolate scent raises reps in men without upping perceived effort, study finds
Smelling chocolate helped men perform more leg extension repetitions without feeling the workout harder; dark chocolate showed the strongest effect.
Sunil Gupta: Five Decades Documenting Queer Life Behind the Lens
Photographer Sunil Gupta recounts five decades of images tracing queer lives from Delhi to New York and the controversies his work provoked.
Chocolate scent raises reps in men without upping perceived effort, study finds
Smelling chocolate helped men perform more leg extension repetitions without feeling the workout harder; dark chocolate showed the strongest effect.
Europe’s Hidden Advantage: Rivers, Ports and the Case for Strategic Investment
A closer look at Europe’s ports and inland waterways as a strategic asset for resilience, decarbonisation and trade connectivity.
22-Million-Year-Old Eruption Reveals Early Andes as Gentle Foothills
A study of ignimbrite from the Lauca Caldera reconstructs a 22-million-year-old landscape and supports slow uplift of the Andes.
Europe’s Hidden Advantage: Rivers, Ports and the Case for Strategic Investment
A closer look at Europe’s ports and inland waterways as a strategic asset for resilience, decarbonisation and trade connectivity.
22-Million-Year-Old Eruption Reveals Early Andes as Gentle Foothills
A study of ignimbrite from the Lauca Caldera reconstructs a 22-million-year-old landscape and supports slow uplift of the Andes.
Trump dismisses AI safety concerns as a ‘hoax’ amid kill-switch debate
President Trump dismissed AI safety fears as a 'hoax' after Anthropic's co-founder suggested a mandatory 'kill switch' on the BBC.
Beijing Pushes Back Against Claims of ‘Malicious’ AI Rivalry
China denies being in 'malicious competition' over AI after calls for a slowdown aimed at preventing Beijing from gaining an edge.
Support Acts Quit Ed Sheeran’s US Tour After Macklemore Dropped Over Pro-Palestinian Remarks
All support acts left Ed Sheeran's US tour after Macklemore was removed following pro-Palestinian remarks; Sheeran says he was not responsible.
Beijing Pushes Back Against Claims of ‘Malicious’ AI Rivalry
China denies being in 'malicious competition' over AI after calls for a slowdown aimed at preventing Beijing from gaining an edge.
Train Strike at Polish Border Shortly After Johnson and European Officials’ Visit
A stationary locomotive at the Polish border was struck shortly after Boris Johnson and senior European officials left the station, prompting political concern.
Anthropic CEO Urges Slowdown in Advanced AI Development Amid Safety Concerns
Anthropic chief warns of risks from advanced models, intensifying debate on oversight, safety standards and industry responsibility.
Houthis Say They Seized Perim, Tightening Hold on Red Sea Corridor
Houthis claim capture of Perim island, asserting greater control over the Red Sea shipping lane with potential implications for global trade.
Houthi Capture of Mokha Raises Stakes for Red Sea Shipping
Houthi forces have taken Mokha port, heightening risks to traffic through the Bab al-Mandab and Red Sea shipping lanes.
Five dead and 86 missing after ferry fire near Coron, Palawan
A ferry bound for Coron in Palawan caught fire; five people have died and 86 are missing as search and rescue continue.
UK sanctions on West Bank settlements ignite diplomatic rift as Israel closes UK consulate
London's sanctions on West Bank settlements, labelled 'ethnic cleansing' by the UK foreign secretary, prompted Israel to shut the UK consulate in East Jerusalem.
Canada’s $20bn Counter-Tariffs Take Effect, Straining North American Trade Ties
Canada's counter-tariffs on $20bn of U.S. goods take effect, testing the resilience of the world's largest bilateral trading relationship.
Far-right AfD Takes Large Lead in Saxony-Anhalt Vote, Falls Short of Majority
AfD projected at 44% in Saxony-Anhalt, conservatives at 17%, leaving the far-right short of an outright majority and reshaping regional politics.
Private US Envoys Meet Putin in Moscow, Head to Ukraine for Further Talks
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in Moscow and plan to hold follow-up discussions in Ukraine as part of ongoing private diplomacy.
Nepal warns billions needed to rebuild after flash floods
Authorities in Nepal say billions will be needed to rebuild after flash floods that left widespread debris and disrupted communities.












