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Senate committee set to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress
The US Senate committee is expected to vote on whether to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment during a hearing on Covid-19 origins. Critics warn the move could deter scientists from public service.
The Guardian World · 27 min ago
Rare Amur tiger released into Kazakhstan's wild
Kazakhstan has released an Amur tiger named Umit into the Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve, marking a key step in restoring tigers to Central Asia after more than 70 years.
Euronews · 31 min ago
France to ban unsolicited telemarketing calls from August 11
France will ban unsolicited telemarketing calls next week under a new law requiring prior consumer consent. The rules include steep fines and have raised concerns about job losses in Morocco's call-centre industry.
France 24 · 1 h ago
Record-low Danube in Serbia exposes sandbanks and leaves ships stranded
A severe drought has driven the Danube in northern Serbia to historic lows, exposing sandbanks, grounding boats and disrupting cargo traffic and hydropower generation.
Euronews · 1 h ago
Astrologer explains what August 12 solar eclipse holds for every zodiac sign
Astrologer Iryna Nyzhnyk explains how the solar eclipse on August 12 will affect each zodiac sign — for some it brings new opportunities, for others a time of difficult decisions.
BNN · 2 h ago
Colombian drug cartels send volunteers to Ukraine to learn drone warfare
Colombian criminal groups have been trying to send their fighters to Ukraine to gain advanced knowledge of drone warfare, which they could later use against their own country's military.
Delfi · 2 h ago
Bear cub with traffic cone on head delights internet as mother tries to keep calm
A playful bear cub in a Japanese zoo repeatedly puts a red traffic cone on its head while its mother patiently tries to remove it, charming social media users around the world.
Jauns.lv · 2 h ago
German interior minister suggests state actor behind drone attack
Germany’s interior minister has indicated that a foreign state may be behind an armed drone found at Leipzig Airport. The airport, a key NATO hub, also houses Ukrainian aircraft, and a separate incident saw an object strike a DHL plane.
Politico Europe · 2 h ago
Trump threatens prison for officials behind missile shortage leak
US President Donald Trump has threatened long prison sentences for officials who leaked information to the media about an alleged missile shortage in the US military. He denied the claims, asserting that the US has vast ammunition reserves.
ERR (rus) · 2 h ago
Reform UK proposes fining firms 10% of global revenues and jailing bosses over illegal workers
Reform UK has announced plans to fine companies 10% of their global revenues and imprison bosses who employ illegal migrant workers. The policy, dubbed the 'Deliveroo law', comes amid a government crackdown on illegal working in the delivery sector.
The Guardian World · 3 h ago
Alan Jones's accuser rejects claim he invented abuse allegations
A former student athlete has denied fabricating indecent assault allegations against broadcaster Alan Jones, telling a Sydney court he only wants justice. The defence had suggested his financial troubles gave him a motive to make a complaint after losing his police job.
The Guardian World · 4 h ago
US Military Families Face Deportation as Immigration Protection Lapses
A report says spouses and parents of US service members have been detained or deported after the end of immigration protection, leaving many without legal status.
Al Jazeera · 5 h ago
Australian opposition leader admits sending 'my job is boring' text during committee meeting
Mark Parton, leader of the opposition Liberal Party in the Australian Capital Territory, has admitted sending a private message in which he called his work boring during a hearing, after initially dismissing the allegation as a smear. He denies the message was sent to a sex worker.
Euronews · 5 h ago
Massive Locust Swarm Engulfs Dagestan, Threatening Crops and Roads
Millions of locusts have descended on Dagestan's Kizlyar district, darkening the sky and endangering agriculture. Authorities are using aircraft and ground equipment, though protected areas complicate the response.
Jauns.lv · 5 h ago
Drone With Explosive Device Found Near Runway at German Airport; Officials Cite ‘New Quality’ of Threat
A drone carrying an unknown explosive device was found near the south runway of a German airport, prompting officials to speak of a ‘new quality’ of threat.
NPR World · 6 h ago
Melbourne shopkeeper dies after confronting suspected shoplifters
A 60-year-old Melbourne grocery store owner has died after being attacked while trying to help stop a theft. Police are considering bringing more serious charges against four teenagers over the incident.
The Guardian World · 6 h ago
Myanmar ex-junta chief seeks political legitimacy on first Thailand trip as civilian leader
Myanmar's former junta chief Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Bangkok on Thursday for his first visit to Thailand as civilian leader, seeking to return to the diplomatic fold after the 2021 coup and ensuing civil war.
Euronews · 6 h ago
Ceuta mayor: More than half of remaining migrants in Spanish enclave are youths
The mayor of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, has said that of the more than 2,000 migrants remaining in the Spanish North African territory, some 1,100 are young people, and government support is needed to decide how to proceed.
LSM · 6 h ago
Science podcast: four types of thinker, cyclosporiasis outbreak, and threat to Jodrell Bank
The Guardian's science podcast features discussions on research identifying four distinct thinking styles, an unprecedented US cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to two deaths, and funding cuts threatening the Jodrell Bank world heritage site.
The Guardian Science · 7 h ago
European Commission staffers speak out: Prestigious job brings pressure, burnout, and bureaucracy
The podcast discusses dissatisfaction among European Commission employees, renewed questions about Spain’s North African enclaves after a migrant surge in Ceuta, and Novo Nordisk’s plan to launch a pill version of its weight-loss drug in Europe.
Politico Europe · 7 h ago
Australian MP Ed Husic taken to hospital after Sydney crash; fractures and concussion
Labor MP Ed Husic was hospitalised after his car collided with a truck and a ute on Sydney's M7 motorway. He has since been discharged with minor abrasions, fractures and a concussion.
The Guardian World · 8 h ago
Pakistan Imposes New Restrictions on Journalists
Pakistan has introduced new restrictions on independent reporting by local and foreign media, as a protest movement in Kashmir challenges the country's authority in the region.
The New York Times · 8 h ago
Guatemala announces end of Fuego volcano eruption; evacuated residents head home
Guatemalan authorities have officially declared the eruption of the Fuego volcano over, allowing more than 1,700 evacuees to return home, while urging continued caution.
France 24 · 8 h ago
Berlin Playbook Podcast Focuses on Xi Jinping
The latest edition of POLITICO's Berlin Playbook podcast, as part of its "Machthaber" series, spotlights China's leader Xi Jinping, providing an inside look at his decision-making and its global implications.
Politico Europe · 8 h ago
Trump seeks to reframe Iran war ahead of US midterms, Al Jazeera reports
Al Jazeera reports that President Donald Trump is attempting to change how the Iran war is perceived just months before the 2026 midterm elections, raising questions about the conflict’s impact on his legacy.
Al Jazeera · 8 h ago
Polish border fortifications spotted in Google Maps satellite images
A Polish newspaper has reported that much of the fortifications built along Poland’s border with Russia and Belarus are visible in Google Maps satellite imagery, raising security concerns.
LSM · 9 h ago
Colombia on Alert as Minister Warns of Terrorism Risk at Inauguration
A Colombian minister has warned of a terrorism threat during the presidential inauguration. The event is expected to be attended by the presidents of Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Ecuador, and Spain's King Felipe VI.
Al Jazeera · 9 h ago
Nigeria rescues more than 300 kidnapping victims in major operation
Nigerian authorities announced on Wednesday that over 300 people abducted in various attacks had been freed, including 163 from a village attacked in February. Officials described it as the largest single-day rescue operation in the country.
France 24 · 9 h ago
Six EU countries still hold on to their national currencies
Although the euro is used in most EU countries, six member states still rely on their own currencies. Denmark, Poland, Romania, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Sweden have different reasons for staying outside the eurozone.
Jauns.lv · 9 h ago
Europe faces demographic shift as population ages
Europe is experiencing rapid population ageing driven by declining birth rates and longer lifespans, while the share of working-age people shrinks.
TVNET · 10 h ago