The dire state of Gaza negotiations, briefly explained
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Why tariffs haven’t caused runaway inflation — yet
Initial predictions about runaway inflation and empty shelves after President Donald Trump announced his sweeping tariffs in April have yet to materialize. Some in the Trump administration have taken that…
World News in Brief: Violence in Somalia, cholera in Haiti, tax support for sustainable development
Clashes intensified in the town of Mahas in the Hiraan region, Hirshabelle state, on 26 July forcing the entire population – over 28,000 people – to flee their homes. Another…
With Gaza smouldering, ministers renew push for two-State solution at UN
The High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution took place in New York from 28 to 30 July.…
Sudan: Hunger-related deaths, cholera, extreme heat and storms creating desperate humanitarian situation
In El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur that has been under siege for 15 months, the catastrophic humanitarian situation is worsening. Food shortages and soaring prices have forced community-run…
Haitians in ‘despair’ following abrupt suspension of US humanitarian support
The cancellation of most US funding in January means many services to the most vulnerable people have been cut or put on hold. Multiple political, security and socioeconomic crises have…
Gaza children starving despite Israeli ‘tactical pauses’, UN says
Speaking at the regular news briefing in New York, UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said that even four days into the announced pauses, “we are still seeing casualties among those…
Brit tries Benidorm’s ‘roughest pub crawl’ and things take terrifying turn
A tour of some Benidorm pubs turned out to be a fairly mild experience – but falling foul of the Spanish resort’s notorious ‘potato men’ can be genuinely dangerous 07:00,…
Mum’s holiday fury as Italian seaside town ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with tourists
Regina Simmons complained Positano, Italy, was full of tourists – and far from the portrayal on social media of a town with “calm empty streets” and “amazing views” 05:50, 31…
Delta Airlines Amsterdam flight makes diversion as several passengers injured
Dozens of passengers were taken to hospital with injuries suffered when their flight experienced severe turbulence. Delta Airlines flight DL56 had to divert to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport in Minnesota…