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I lived through two Israel-Gaza wars. This one is the worst
The current assault on the Palestinian enclave is devastating. But we’ve seen this modus operandi before
Germany wants to contribute less to the EU war chest – media
Berlin is seeking to slash the amount it gives to the so-called European Peace Facility (EPF), used to funnel military aid to Ukraine
Leaning Italian tower facing sudden collapse
The Italian city of Bologna is planning for the “sudden and unexpected collapse” of its iconic Garisenda tower
Children of liberal parents more likely to have mental issues – study
Liberal political ideology predicts poor mental health in children, according to a Gallup survey
Young European voters flock to ‘far right’ – Guardian
Young Europeans increasingly vote for conservative populists who speak to their quality-of-life concerns, UK newspaper says
Magnitude 6.4 aftershock hits southern Philippines after powerful earthquake: USGS
A magnitude 6.4 aftershock shook the southern Philippines, the US Geological Survey said Sunday, shortly after a powerful quake hit the region and triggered a tsunami alert that sent people fleeing inland. A series of aftershocks have hit the southern isl...
Philippine authorities warn of ‘destructive tsunami’ after powerful earthquake
Philippine authorities warned of a “destructive tsunami” and urged people in coastal areas to flee inland after a powerful earthquake struck the country’s south on Saturday. “Destructive tsunami is expected with life threatening wave heights,” the Philipp...
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Mindanao in the Philippines: USGS
A powerful magnitude 7.6 hit the island of Mindanao in the eastern Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injury. The quake struck at a depth of 32 kilometres (20 miles) at about 10:37 pm l...
Give weapons-industry money to the hungry – Pope Francis
Pope Francis has told world leaders that money supporting wars across the planet should instead be funneled into a global hunger fund
German newspaper fires journalist for ‘love Russia’ book
Germany’s BILD newspaper has fired a reporter after it emerged he had co-authored ‘To learn to love Russia’ book in 2018
Ukraine removes Kissinger from ‘kill list’
Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger, who died on Wednesday, is taken off Ukraine’s ‘Peacemaker’ database, featuring Kiev’s enemies
White House admits time running out for Ukraine cash
The US administration is running out of time to secure a new supplementary funding package for Ukraine, John Kirby has said
Ukraine counts losses from Polish border blockade
Kiev’s exports through Poland have plunged by 40% since the start of protests at border crossings, according to Ukraine’s Economy Ministry
EU steps up imports of Russian nuclear fuel – Euratom
The EU has increased purchases of nuclear fuel and services from Russia over the past two years, according to the Euratom Supply Agency
College enrollment on decline in US – CNBC
More and more American students are questioning the return on investing in college education, CNBC has reported
EU country stocking up on Russian gas – media
Spain has been stepping up purchases of Russian gas and is on course to hit a historic import high by year’s end, El Mundo reports
