‘My neighbours made a petition to get rid of my dogs so kids can play in my garden’
A man has shared his disbelief after his neighbour demanded he get rid of his two dogs, who had been living with his parents, because her child got poo on…
‘I died for seven minutes in hospital – here’s exactly what I saw on the other side’
The man, who has been an astrophysics PhD academic for more than 40 years, said he was not scared of dying but was afraid of what comes before 05:00, 02…
Jane Austen Fans Celebrate the Beloved English Author’s 250th Birthday
English Author Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday Costume Balls : State of the World from NPR With anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth approaching in December, her fans are donning gowns and…
CHRIS HUGHES: ‘Israeli top negotiator convinced me peace in Middle East is still possible’
Gershon Baskin has endured sleepless nights as he battled for his uncompromising view that a two state solution can be achieved between Israel and the Palestinians 23:52, 01 Aug 2025Updated…
UN official decries deadly Ukraine strikes, urges return to diplomacy
Briefing ambassadors in the Security Council, Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe in the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA), renewed the call for an immediate ceasefire and a…
Gaza: ‘No one should ever be forced to risk their life to find food,’ says UN humanitarian agency
The months-long deprivation of most life-sustaining basic goods has led to a deepening of the crisis. More than 100 people were killed, and hundreds of others injured, along food convoy…
World News in Brief: Hunger in the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean, climate and displacement crisis in Somalia, World Breastfeeding Week
Across the region, nations face food-related challenges notably due to geographical remoteness, lack of local available resources and exposure to climate change. “The Caribbean is particularly vulnerable to natural hazards…
LIVE: UN Security Council meets on crisis in Ukraine
Friday, August 01, 2025 UN News The UN Security Council meets Friday afternoon to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, where recent attacks have left dozens dead or injured. A…
Haiti: More than 1,500 killed between April and June, UN report finds
Between the beginning of April and the end of June, armed violence in Haiti has killed 1,520 people and injured 609 more, according to a new report on human rights…
Trump’s Official Trade Policy Is to Be As Incoherent As Possible
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. It’s Tariff Day, the day when President Donald Trump…