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Friday Briefing: Israel Approves Full Military Takeover of Gaza
Also, world leaders react to Trump’s tariffs.
Published: August 8, 2025, 4:30 am
Antiquities Returned to Europe Include 16 Seized From the Met
New York investigators said they repatriated looted objects to Italy, Spain and Hungary.
Published: August 7, 2025, 8:47 pm
Spanish Officials Condemn City’s Ban on Religious Events as ‘Racist’
A leader in the conservative party says a measure does not “single anyone out for their beliefs,” but a branch of the far-right Vox party praised it for “banning Islamic celebrations.”
Published: August 7, 2025, 6:05 pm
U.K. Forces Porn Sites to Get Serious on ‘Age-Gating’
The new measures have been widely embraced, but new age-verification methods have drawn some criticism because of privacy concerns.
Published: August 7, 2025, 6:29 pm
California Start-Up Will Buy Assets of Bankrupt Swedish Battery Maker
Lyten will acquire German and Swedish factories built by Northvolt, which declared bankruptcy in March.
Published: August 7, 2025, 2:00 pm
As Trump Administration Plans to Burn Contraceptives, Europeans Are Alarmed
The U.S. government intends to incinerate $9.7 million in already-purchased birth control in Belgium after U.S.A.I.D shut down. Destruction may have already started.
Published: August 7, 2025, 2:23 pm
For Putin, Trump Summit Is Key to Securing Ukraine Goals
The Russian leader sees direct talks with Trump as essential to achieving his ultimate aims in Ukraine.
Published: August 7, 2025, 9:28 pm
She Survived a 9-Story Fall After a Russian Missile Hit Her Building
Veronika Osintseva’s story has captivated a war-weary Ukraine.
Published: August 7, 2025, 9:17 am
Trump and Putin to Meet in ‘Coming Days,’ Kremlin Aide Confirms
A summit between President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin would come as the United States has urged Russia to agree to a cease-fire in Ukraine or face new sanctions.
Published: August 7, 2025, 9:41 pm
English-Language Stand-Up Is Taking Off in Europe. No Joke.
These comics have to navigate culture clashes and social stereotypes. The key, they say, is to make fun of your own nationality first.
Published: August 7, 2025, 2:56 pm
How a Pro-Palestinian Group Got Banned in Britain
Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group known for its direct action, was banned as a terrorism group under British law. The decision followed a break-in by the group at Britain’s largest air base, causing a political scandal. Lizzie Dearden, a security reporter, explains how this has large stakes for the legacy of direct action in protest movements in Britain.
Published: August 7, 2025, 9:00 am
How a Pro-Palestinian Group Fell Foul of a Long Unused U.K. Terrorism Law
The protest group Palestine Action does not promote violence against people. But after it damaged military property, the British government banned it as a terrorist organization.
Published: August 8, 2025, 12:21 am
Here’s What France’s Largest Wildfire in Decades Looks Like
Prime Minister François Bayrou described the nearly 40,000-acre fire, which has killed one person, as a “catastrophe on an unprecedented scale.”
Published: August 7, 2025, 9:43 pm
Thursday Briefing: Trump Threatens to Double India’s Tariffs
Also, a possible Russia-Ukraine-U.S. summit
Published: August 7, 2025, 4:30 am
Alec Luhn, Missing American Journalist, Found Alive in Norway
Rescue workers found Mr. Luhn, a journalist who had not been heard from for days after setting off alone in a Norwegian national park.
Published: August 7, 2025, 3:56 pm
ITV pulls the plug on legendary presenter's big TV comeback by AXING show after just one series - despite star being 'convinced he was on to a winning idea'
ITV bosses have pulled the plug on Noel Edmonds' latest TV project, Kiwi Adventure, after just one series.
Published: August 7, 2025, 10:49 pm
Amazon customer finds delivery driver 'vigorously' performing a sex act in her bedroom... only for him to return two days later with another package despite being reported to police
The 72-year-old retired social worker, who now lives in a village on Spain's Costa Brava, said the courier delivered the box of mosquito repellant on July 15.
Published: August 7, 2025, 5:07 pm
80s music icon cancels all upcoming tour dates over 'urgent' health issue
The singer-songwriter will go ahead with solo performances scheduled for August but has announced a pause on all shows planned from September onwards.
Published: August 7, 2025, 11:51 am
UFC star reveals the savage act that ruined his dream of playing in the NRL
Carlos Ulberg is riding an eight-fight win streak that has him in title contention - but before he got into the Octagon, he wanted to achieve rugby league stardom.
Published: August 7, 2025, 6:06 am
Mother-of-three died without her children at her side and far from home after being forced to travel to London for cancer treatment
Catherine Sherry, 42, died earlier this year after repeated flights from her home in Co Armagh, Northern Ireland , left her weakened and unable to fight an infection.
Published: August 7, 2025, 11:14 pm
Ex-Army chief criticises PM for giving key role to civil servant who invited Gerry Adams to wedding
Lieutenant Colonel Simon Barry lashed out over Sir Keir Starmer's decision to hire Jonathan Powell in a scathing letter lambasting Labour's plan to scrap the Northern Ireland Legacy Act.
Published: August 7, 2025, 10:11 am