Officials accuse the Rapid Support Forces of carrying out the killings, saying the grave held the remains of children and women. Published On 11 Aug 202611 Aug 2026 Sudanese armed forces have discovered at least 25 bodies in a mass grave in the southeastern Blue Nile State, with local officials accusing the paramilitary Rapid Support … Read more
When the shaking started, I was on my way to my son’s school in southern Cali for an 8 a.m. appointment. My car began moving in a very strange way, and it wasn’t until we saw utility poles swaying that we realized an earthquake was happening. When I arrived at the school, the appointment had … Read more
Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the U.S.-brokered 15-point peace plan for Gaza. What are the consequences for Palestinians? And what risks for Netanyahu in defying Donald Trump? Presenter: Per Nyberg Guests: Mitchell Barak — Founder of KEEVOON Research Strategy and Communications, former aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Foreign Ministry. Adnan Joulani … Read more
10 August marks one year on from Israel’s killing of Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif and fellow colleagues Mohammad Qraiqea, Ibrahim Zaher and Mohamed Nofal. Israel has killed at least 260 Palestinian media workers since launching its genocidal war, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. Published On 10 Aug 202610 Aug 2026 Click … Read more
Ocean heat records broken as hottest July temperature recorded BBC Western Europe breaks temperature record in summer plagued by heatwaves and wildfires CNN How the hard reality of climate change hit Europe’s economy this summer Reuters World’s seas have hit hottest temperature on record for July, say scientists The Guardian UK and France prepare for another heat wave as … Read more
The US is relying on sanctions and a naval blockade, as oil prices stabilise, easing economic strain on American consumers. Published On 10 Aug 202610 Aug 2026 United States President Donald Trump has said Washington is relying on economic pressure rather than new military strikes to push Iran towards making a deal. “We are low-keying … Read more
The July report exposes rising threats, with more than 270 journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023, syndicate says. Published On 9 Aug 20269 Aug 2026 The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate has documented 108 attacks by Israeli forces and settlers against Palestinian journalists and media workers in the occupied West Bank last month. The syndicate’s Freedoms … Read more
Puerto Rico rations water supplies due to intense drought BBC Hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico wake up with no running water as rationing begins: “It’s brutal” CBS News Puerto Rico Will Begin Rationing Water Amid Fresh Crisis The New York Times Puerto Rico starts rationing water as drought conditions intensify The Washington Post Drought and aging … Read more
Quotable Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti says Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of the US-backed Gaza plan is no surprise, arguing Israel has repeatedly violated past agreements. He says the real test is whether the US and Western governments will hold Israel accountable. Published On 9 Aug 20269 Aug 2026 Click here to share on social … Read more
Italian divers have discovered the 2,100-year-old wreck of a Roman ship off Sicily, piled high with hundreds of well-preserved ancient clay jars, known as amphorae, which were likely used to transport wine. The wreck, dubbed by Italy’s Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli as “one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years”, was found … Read more