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Satellite images show Gaza in ruins three years into Israel’s genocidal war
Satellite imagery shows widespread destruction across Gaza nearly three years into conflict, with approximately 82 percent of structures damaged and two-thirds destroyed, according to UN assessments.
‘A false problem’: Italy’s Muslims question Meloni’s burqa ban
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proposed banning burqas and niqabs in schools, but Muslim leaders and educators question the necessity of the measure, citing its rarity in practice.
OpenAI keeps bulldozing mathematicians
OpenAI formed an independent advisory group of elite mathematicians to help coordinate research announcements, but the rollout has been criticized for confusion about the group’s independence and rushed execution.
Florida seeks a ban on ChatGPT acting like a person
Florida’s attorney general is seeking a court order to prevent OpenAI from making ChatGPT appear human-like, arguing the practice deceives users and increases engagement while compromising safety.
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Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump administration of interference in Brazilian elections
31 Democratic lawmakers accused the Trump administration of interfering in Brazil’s presidential election scheduled for early October, citing tariffs and other measures allegedly designed to benefit a far-right candidate.
Israel’s policies threaten ‘very existence’ of Palestinians, Abbas tells UN
Palestinian Authority President Abbas told the UN that Israeli policies threaten the “very existence” of Palestinians, citing destruction in Gaza and settlement expansion in the West Bank.
Elif Eralp: ‘Germany’s Zohran Mamdani’ who vows to be a mayor for all Berliners
Elif Eralp, a 45-year-old lawyer and daughter of Turkish political migrants, is on track to become Berlin’s first mayor of Turkish origin after her far-left party Die Linke won over 26% of votes in this month’s city election.
Thursday briefing: Andy Burnham wants to remake Britain from the regions up. Can it work?
Andy Burnham, the UK’s prime minister, is pursuing an ambitious devolution plan to transfer power and money from Westminster to England’s regions, but significant obstacles including local media decline and weakened democratic institutions could undermine the initiative.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Why India’s Election Commission is in the eye of a storm – again
India’s Election Commission faces credibility questions after reports that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar made major decisions without consulting his two fellow commissioners, including on voter database integrity.
Racist abuse of French judo star Teddy Riner investigated after he spoke about rise of far right
French judo star Teddy Riner faced racist abuse online after expressing concerns about the rise of the far right in France, prompting a prosecutor’s investigation.
Family of Iranian twins sentenced to death and decades in jail ask UN for help
The family of 21-year-old Iranian twins sentenced to death and decades in prison for protesting has submitted an appeal to the United Nations requesting intervention in their case.
After so long in Trump’s sights, hopeful Greenlanders breathe a collective sigh of relief
Greenland’s leaders received a hero’s welcome after securing a new defense agreement with the US and Denmark, ending months of uncertainty following Trump’s repeated threats to acquire the Arctic island.
Leaders join push to create UN body to tackle ‘awful reality’ of inequality
Global leaders are pushing for a new UN body modeled on the climate science panel to address inequality as a worldwide threat. The proposal may face resistance from wealthy nations and those concerned about taxation policies.
105-year-old investigated over murders at Nazi PoW camp in Germany
German prosecutors are investigating a 105-year-old man for allegedly serving as a guard at a Nazi prisoner of war camp during World War Two, as authorities continue pursuing decades-old crimes.
Rapper Macklemore announces ‘Free Palestine’ tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Macklemore announced a “Free Palestine” tour after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour following pro-Palestinian remarks made onstage earlier this month, with proceeds benefiting Palestinian support organizations.
Four civilians killed in Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan, Taliban says
Pakistan conducted air strikes in Afghanistan that killed four civilians, according to the Taliban, marking the second such operation within a week amid escalating tensions between the neighboring countries.