Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich believes Israel’s new plan to conquer Gaza City does not go far enough, a spokesperson for the finance minister said Friday after the far-right Religious Zionism chair voted against the move during the…
Category: 4. World
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At least 21 killed after bus carrying people back from funeral crashes in Kenya
Road accidents are common in Kenya and the wider East African region, where roads are often narrow and in poor condition with many potholes.
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Satellites watch France’s largest wildfire in 75 years
Satellite images reveal the scope of destruction in the south of France caused by the worst wildfire to hit the country in over seven decades.
The fire was first detected on Tuesday (Aug. 5), near the town of Ribaute in the Aude region in the…
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New Erin Patterson evidence alleges she poisoned her husband : NPR
Erin Patterson, pictured in August 2023, was convicted last month of poisoning her estranged husband’s family members with…
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One dead as wildfires rage in southern Greece
One person has been killed after a large wildfire in Keratea, southeast of Athens, spread rapidly, destroying homes and prompting evacuation alerts.
The fire service says the body of an elderly man was found inside his home in the Togani area,…
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US has 'no plans' to recognise Palestinian statehood, JD Vance says on visit to UK
The meeting comes amid debates between Washington and London about the best way to end the wars between Russia and Ukraine, as well as Israel and Hamas.
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Germany suspends arms exports to Israel for use in Gaza – DW – 08/08/2025
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday that Berlin would not approve German weapons exports to Israel for use in the Gaza Strip “until further notice.”
The announcement marks a major change of course for Germany, which has been one of…
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Hungary's PM says Europe risks being 'sidelined' if Trump-Putin talks happen
Orbán, a harsh critic of the European Union, suggested a Europe-Russia summit but one not led by leaders of EU institutions.
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Syria's minorities demand safeguards for pluralism after clashes between Druze and Bedouins
Syria’s post-Assad transition has so far been marred by violence against minorities, raising fears about the future of the country.
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