insert_link Environment Europe heatwave persists with temperatures nearing 40°C EU heatwave via Bloomber Photographer: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP/Getty Images Temperatures are set to soar to nearly 40 degrees Celsius across several major European capitals on Tuesday, as the continent grapples with a relentless heatwave. Cities including Paris, Rome, and Madrid are forecasted to experience extreme heat, with Paris reaching 37°C, Rome 38°C, and Madrid hitting 39°C. This prolonged heatwave is placing strain on public health systems, infrastructure, and the environment. Authorities […] today12 August, 2025
insert_link World UN condemns Israel over the killing of journalists in Gaza Demonstrators (Photo: Al Jazeera) The United Nations human rights agency has condemned Israel's deliberate targeting and killing of six journalists in Gaza, describing it as a "grave breach of international humanitarian law." UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk took to X to express outrage after an Israeli strike on a tent sheltering Al Jazeera staff—resulting in the deaths of five Al Jazeera journalists and one freelance reporter. The […] today12 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics India to offer credit guarantees for exporters hit by U.S. tariffs Deendayal Port in Kandla, in the western state of Gujarat, India (Photo: REUTERS/Amit Dave) India is rolling out a financial aid package featuring credit guarantees and term loans to support small businesses and exporters hit by steep U.S. tariffs. The initiative includes 10–15% credit guarantees for short-term loans (up to 90 days overdue) and up to 75% government-backed guarantees on term loans, aiming to ease pressure on stressed exporters, notably […] today12 August, 2025
insert_link World Australia announces intention to recognise a Palestinian state PM Anthony Albanese (Photo by ABC News: Nick Haggarty Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia will recognise the State of Palestine at next month's 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Countries including France, the United Kingdom, and Canada have already announced their plans to formally recognise Palestine as a state in the hopes of bringing peace to the Middle East. Albanese described the decision as part […] today11 August, 2025
insert_link World Al Jazeera says five journalists killed in Gaza strike From left: Anas al-Sharif, Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, Moamen Aliwa, and Mohammed Qreiqeh (Photo: Al Jazeera) A prominent Al Jazeera journalist, who had previously been threatened by Israel, was killed along with four colleagues in an Israeli airstrike on Sunday, in an attack condemned by journalists and rights groups. Israel's military said it targeted and killed Anas Al Sharif, alleging he had headed a Hamas cell and was involved in […] today11 August, 2025
insert_link World UK–France treaty to counter illegal migrant crossings enters force French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer A new bilateral treaty between the United Kingdom and France aimed at curbing dangerous migrant crossings over the English Channel officially came into force on 4 August 2025. Under the agreement, individuals arriving in the UK via small boats may be swiftly detained and returned to France under a “one-in, one-out” pilot scheme, while the UK also accepts a matching […] today5 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics BP strikes major oil & gas discovery in Brazil’s Santos Basin The vessel ‘Valaris DS-15’ that drilled the Bumerangue well. BP said it was too early to assess the quality of the reserves. Photo: by Valaris via Financial Times BP has announced a landmark oil and gas discovery at its Bumerangue prospect in Brazil’s Santos Basin on 4 August, marking its largest find in 25 years. The deepwater well penetrated a 500-meter hydrocarbon column in a high-quality pre-salt reservoir spanning […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link World Trump aide accuses India of funding Russia’s war Stephen Miller, deputy chief of staff to former U.S. President Donald Trump, has accused India of effectively funding Russia’s war in Ukraine by purchasing Russian oil, escalating pressure on one of America's key partners in the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, Miller said, “It is not acceptable for India to continue financing this war by purchasing oil from Russia,” and warned that India is nearly on […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link World Israeli government considers expanding Gaza operations AFP photo of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by Shaul Golan Western leaders, including the UK’s David Lammy and French President Emmanuel Macron, have strongly condemned videos released by Hamas and Islamic Jihad depicting emaciated Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Euronews reports that Lammy called the footage “sickening propaganda,” while Macron described it as “abject cruelty” and called for the hostages’ unconditional release. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz joined the chorus, […] today4 August, 2025
