Hamas confirms death of Mohammed Sinwar three months after IDF announcement
According to the IDF, Mohammed Sinwar was killed in an Israeli airstrike on May 13 in Khan Yunis. Hamas confirmed the death
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Britain’s energy grid bets on flywheels to keep the lights on
Britain’s energy operator is betting on an age-old technology to future-proof its grid, as the power plants that traditionally helped stabilise it
Israel and Turkey on collision course after Ankara severs ties
Turkey fully suspends trade and closes airspace to Israel, a wartime-level rupture that analysts warn could fuel dangerous escalation. Turkey’s full suspension
Gallant reveals original Iran attack plan
The original plan, which would have cost billions of shekels and demanded a vast amount of intelligence collected to succeed, was continuously
Thousands march against Gaza war in Frankfurt after ban overturned
Thousands of people gathered in Frankfurt to protest against the Gaza war on Saturday after courts overruled the western German city’s ban
IDF targets senior Hamas terrorist in strike on Gaza City residential building
Israeli officials said they are optimistic Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida was killed in the strike. However, his death has not been confirmed.
Houthis confirm their prime minister killed in Israeli strike
Yemen’s Houthi rebel movement has confirmed that its self-proclaimed Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi was killed in an Israeli air strike
Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine, as Kyiv hits oil refineries
Russia has carried out a massive overnight attack on 14 regions of Ukraine, authorities have said, as Kyiv struck Russian oil refineries.
Saving hostages without choosing sides
As Thailand’s ambassador to Israel talks to the Post, the country is doubling down on foreign workers in Israel, and fostering its
The West isn’t deep in the all-out drone race. That could be a good thing.
Drones are defining the war in Ukraine, and both sides are cranking them out. The West lags, but experts say mass production
Posers and paddling pools: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond: These designers hit the red carpet at Sun
‘Israel fighting multi-front war on front lines, political arena’
He told the American newspaper that he rejoined the Netanyahu government because he believes that differences in Israeli politics will be insignificant
Six European foreign ministers condemn Israel’s planned Gaza City operation
In the statement, the ministers said that they “condemn the most recent Israeli offensive launched in the Strip and the announcement to
Israel to stop humanitarian aid drops in Gaza City in coming days
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Volkswagen faces historic $30 million compensation for Amazon labor abuses in Brazil
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s labor court on Friday ordered Volkswagen to pay 165 million reais (about $30 million) for collective moral
German environment minister confirms hair transplant
Germany’s environment minister on Friday confirmed he has undergone a hair transplant. Carsten Schneider, from the centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPD), told
Liam Payne honored by girlfriend and family members in moving tributes on his birthday
Liam Payne was remembered by his girlfriend Kate Cassidy and his older sister, Nicola, on what would have been his 32nd birthday.
‘Unacceptable’ Footage of Man Pouring Beer Down a Wild Elephant’s Trunk Resurfaces, Causing Outrage
NEED TO KNOW In 2024, a man filmed and posted footage of himself pouring a beer down an elephant’s trunk The incident
EU ministers condemn attack on Kiev as Putin ‘mocks’ peace efforts
EU ministers on Friday strongly condemned a wave of heavy airstrikes on Kiev, which killed more than a dozen people including children,
‘Felt Like a Circus Attraction’
NEED TO KNOW Leandro de Souza is documenting the process of removing his over 170 tattoos after converting to evangelical Christianity The
IDF invasion of Gaza City could be on the way, military ends protection for aid groups in area
The special localized ceasefires will still apply to the al-Muwasi area and certain zones in central and southern Gaza. The IDF invasion
New packaging recyclability rules come into force in Germany
Germany has introduced new packaging recyclability standards that will come into effect on 1 January 2026. These rules aim to make packaging
Tourist pouring beer down elephant’s trunk in Kenya sparks anger
Several investigations have been launched after a Spanish man in Kenya posted videos of himself pouring beer down an elephant’s trunk –
Survivors of South Africa’s horrifying building blaze feel abandoned two years on
Blackened by soot, the gutted and derelict remains of South Africa’s infamous Usindiso building in central Johannesburg are an unintentional memorial to
South Korean Central Bank Wants to Use CBDC to Pay $79.3B Worth of Gov’t Subsidies
The Governor of the South Korean Central Bank says Seoul is planning to use its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to pay
Israel’s Smotrich calls for phased Gaza annexation if Hamas does not disarm
Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for Israel to annex the Gaza Strip if Hamas refuses to disarm, the latest
Europe’s Auto Market Gets a Boost in July, But Tesla Slips as BYD Races Ahead
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. European car sales finally caught a break in July. New data shows registrations jumped nearly 6%
Official campaigns kick off in Tanzania as main opposition leader remains in custody
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — The official campaign period has started for Tanzania’s October general elections with incumbent President Samia Suluhu
Volvo Cars unveils new long-range PHEV XC70
Geely-owned Volvo Cars has revealed its new XC70 SUV, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) which it says has an all-electric range surpassing 200km
Britain expands training program for Ukraine forces
MILAN — Ukrainian forces will receive additional training from the British military as part of the expansion of the United Kingdom-led Interflex
‘I prayed the baby wouldn’t come’
In the month of May Amira embarked on a perilous journey through one of Sudan’s most active war zones. The paramilitary Rapid
Nigeria bans exports of raw shea nuts used for cosmetic products to help grow local economy
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s government has banned the export of raw shea nuts, an essential raw material in many cosmetic products,
Insured natural hazard losses in Germany fall below average in H1
Parked cars stand under fallen branches of a tree. Insured losses from natural hazards in Germany remained below average levels of previous
German Foreign Minister Wadephul to visit Estonia, Denmark and France
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is travelling to Estonia, Denmark and France on Thursday against the backdrop of the ongoing Russian war
‘Jaw-droppingly weird’ dinosaur from Morocco was studded with spikes and armor
Around 165 million years ago on a coastal floodplain in what is now Morocco lived one of the most extreme dinosaurs on
IDF Chief Zamir calls on ‘everyone’ to enlist, ‘contribute their share equally’
Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir’s comments came amid ongoing discussions regarding how to prevent draft-dodging in Israel’s haredi (ultra-Orthodox) communities. IDF Chief of Staff
Israel launches strikes on former army barracks in southwestern Damascus countryside
Israel has stepped up its incursions in southern Syria, and the latest strikes coincide with security talks between Damascus and its long-time
European leaders boost Moldova in face of ‘relentless’ Russia
Leaders from France, Germany and Poland have travelled to Moldova to show support for the country’s accession to the EU and warn
Minneapolis school shooter’s gun featured antisemitic, anti-Israel writings
The alleged gunman who opened fire on a Catholic school in Minneapolis on Wednesday, killing two children and injuring at least 17
German, French and Polish leaders show support for Moldova on visit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited Moldova on Wednesday in a show of