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Critics slam Mexico’s gentrification protests as xenophobic. Activists say they’re fighting for their human rights

Critics slam Mexico’s gentrification protests as xenophobic. Activists say they’re fighting for their human rights


July 11, 2025
The words “Get out of Mexico” are still visible on one shop window as protestors violently kicked in the glass pane. In another clip, “Kill a gringo” is spray-painted on a wall in Mexico City as demonstrators carried placards demanding western foreigners “stop stealing our home.” These were some of the striking scenes at a […]
Does Putin hit back when Trump criticizes his ‘bullsh*t?’

Does Putin hit back when Trump criticizes his ‘bullsh*t?’


July 10, 2025
Is there a direct link between what US President Donald Trump says and what Russian President Vladimir Putin does? Certainly, the harsh words and bitter violence of recent days in Ukraine suggest the answer is maybe. First, President Trump vented his frustrations at the lack of commitment from his Russian counterpart to engage in a […]
Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa

Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa


July 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language on Wednesday. But the African leader was educated in Liberia, where English is the official language. As he hosted five African leaders at the White House, Trump asked Boakai: “Such good English, it’s beautiful. Where did you learn […]
Deadly strikes on Kyiv as Russia continues ferocious bombardment of Ukraine for second night

Deadly strikes on Kyiv as Russia continues ferocious bombardment of Ukraine for second night


July 10, 2025
Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday, marking a second consecutive night of ferocious attacks on the country, as Russia ramps up its bombardment more than three years into the war. At least two people were killed and more than a dozen were wounded in Thursday’s […]
South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol back in custody over insurrection probe

South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol back in custody over insurrection probe


July 10, 2025
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is back in custody over an independent investigation into his declaration of martial law last year. According to the independent counsel leading the probe, the Seoul Central District Court approved a warrant for Yoon’s re-arrest early Thursday morning, because of concerns over the destruction of evidence. Yoon’s shocking […]
At least four killed and many ‘kidnapped’ in second Houthi attack in a week on Red Sea cargo ship

At least four killed and many ‘kidnapped’ in second Houthi attack in a week on Red Sea cargo ship


July 10, 2025
Rescuers pulled six crew members alive from the Red Sea after Houthi militants attacked and sank a second ship this week, while the fate of another 15 was unknown after the Iran-aligned group said they held some of the seafarers. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the assault that maritime officials say killed four of the […]
Universities threatened with funding cuts under proposed plan to tackle antisemitism in Australia

Universities threatened with funding cuts under proposed plan to tackle antisemitism in Australia


July 10, 2025
Australian universities may lose funding if they’re not judged to be doing enough to address anti-Jewish hate crimes, according to new measures proposed by the country’s first antisemitism envoy. Jillian Segal was appointed to the role a year ago in response to a surge in reports of attacks against Jewish sites and property in Australia, […]
A piece of the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree is going on display – and you can hug it

A piece of the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree is going on display – and you can hug it


July 10, 2025
The remains of a famous sycamore tree, which stood on Britain’s Roman-built Hadrian’s Wall in northern England for more than 200 years, has found a new home nearly two years after it was illegally felled. The removal of the tree from its spot known as “Sycamore Gap,” a pronounced dip in Hadrian’s Wall, in September […]
EU’s von der Leyen survives parliament confidence vote brought by far-right

EU’s von der Leyen survives parliament confidence vote brought by far-right


July 10, 2025
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament on Thursday, brought by mainly far-right lawmakers who alleged she and her team undermined trust in the EU through unlawful actions. As expected, the motion failed to get the two-thirds majority it needed to pass. Only 175 members of parliament […]
UK arson attack trial reveals how Russia-linked operatives recruited ‘gig’ workers for terrorism

UK arson attack trial reveals how Russia-linked operatives recruited ‘gig’ workers for terrorism


July 9, 2025
Dylan Earl said he needed a “fresh start” in life. Unsatisfied by his prospects in his dreary English town, he decided to orchestrate a terrorist attack in London on behalf of a Russian mercenary group. If he’d had things his way, the 20-year-old, small-time drug dealer would have moved to Russia to join its military. […]
Israel’s defense minister plans to hold Gazan population in ‘humanitarian city’ on ruins of Rafah, Israeli media reports

Israel’s defense minister plans to hold Gazan population in ‘humanitarian city’ on ruins of Rafah, Israeli media reports


July 9, 2025
Israel’s defense minister said he told the military to advance plans for what he called a “humanitarian city” built on the ruins of Rafah in southern Gaza, according to reports in Israeli media. In a briefing to reporters Monday, Israel Katz said the zone would initially house some 600,000 displaced Palestinians who have been forced […]
Hostages released from Gaza detail sexual violence as Israeli report concludes Hamas used it as ‘weapon of war’ on October 7

Hostages released from Gaza detail sexual violence as Israeli report concludes Hamas used it as ‘weapon of war’ on October 7


July 9, 2025
Thirteen women and two men who survived captivity by Hamas said they experienced or witnessed sexual violence while held hostage in Gaza, according to a new report by a group of Israeli researchers known as the Dinah Project. The Dinah Project experts — all women — gathered first-hand testimonies from the 15 returned hostages, one […]
Members of Canadian military among four charged in ‘extremist’ plot to grab land in Quebec

Members of Canadian military among four charged in ‘extremist’ plot to grab land in Quebec


July 9, 2025
Four men in Quebec, including two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, were arrested and charged in what Canadian police say is a case of “ideologically motivated violent extremism.” Three of the men, all in their mid-twenties, “were planning to create an anti-government militia” with the intent to “forcibly take possession of land in […]
Trump’s sudden shift on weapons for Ukraine takes the war back to square one

Trump’s sudden shift on weapons for Ukraine takes the war back to square one


July 9, 2025
For a fleeting moment, Ukraine’s conflict may have come full circle. In the past 48 hours, US President Donald Trump has perhaps said his most forcefully direct words yet on arming Ukraine. And in the same period, the Kremlin have given their blankest indication to this White House that they are not interested in a […]
Germany accuses China of laser targeting aircraft in EU mission

Germany accuses China of laser targeting aircraft in EU mission


July 9, 2025
Germany summoned the Chinese ambassador to the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday after saying China’s military had laser targeted a German aircraft taking part in an European Union operation in the Red Sea. The flare up in tensions comes as concerns mount in the EU about Chinese influence on critical technologies and security infrastructure in Europe. […]