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A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay over $567 million over claims the company created a public nuisance and harmed children. The ruling follows a March jury verdict of $375 million and includes product changes for teen users. Meta said it disagrees and will appeal.
A bomb planted on a minibus exploded in the predominantly Druze town of Jaramana near Damascus, killing two people and wounding 14. Syrian authorities attributed the blast to an explosive device, and no group has claimed responsibility. The incident adds to a series of attacks in the Syrian capital and its suburbs since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
In Ceuta, Spanish enclave leader Juan Jesus Vivas told an EU parliamentary hearing that approximately 100 people died during last week's mass border crossings, with 3,000-5,000 migrants still in the enclave. The Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) estimates at least 141 deaths and urges an independent investigation, blaming both Morocco and Spain for prioritizing border security over human lives. The EU migration commissioner warned that Europe's border security is vulnerable due to reliance on one neighboring country.
The US has signaled stronger economic and diplomatic ties with Morocco, including backing Morocco's position on Western Sahara and the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. Recent gestures include Morocco naming a highway after Donald Trump and a US grant for a hydrogen facility, while two lawmakers propose designating the Polisario Front a terrorist group.
Saudi Arabia has appointed Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri to command a 14-nation maritime defence coalition aimed at protecting navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden. The coalition, formed on July 30, will hold a planning meeting in August.
German authorities have launched a counterterrorism investigation after an explosives-laden drone was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport, causing flight diversions and partial closures. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described the incident as a 'hybrid attack scenario,' and suspicion has fallen on Russia amid ongoing investigations.
Israeli prosecutors have charged settler Yinon Levi with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 death of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in the West Bank. The indictment, the first such case in years, also includes charges of armed trespassing and property damage, drawing reactions from rights groups and Levi's defense.
European underground gas storage levels have dropped to their lowest in five years, with net injection rates hitting a three-year low in early August. Data from Gas Infrastructure Europe, cited by TASS, show storage facilities are only about 57% full, significantly below last year's levels and the European Commission's 90% target for the start of winter.
Britain's culture secretary Lisa Nandy has decided not to intervene in Paramount's proposed $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, clearing the deal alongside the UK competition watchdog. The approval comes with conditions aimed at protecting UK-based content, including Channel 5's public service role and the editorial independence of Channel 5 News. The deal still faces a legal challenge in the US.
Liberia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied allegations that its diplomatic pouch was used for narcotics or that Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti authorized such an act. In a statement released Wednesday, the ministry called the claims false, baseless, and intended to undermine public confidence, while emphasizing that diplomatic pouches are governed by strict international legal standards.
South Korea's trade minister has asked Britain to exempt its imports of Russian LNG from planned sanctions, warning that measures set to take effect in January 2027 could undermine Seoul's energy security. The request was made in a phone call with Britain's newly appointed trade minister, Anas Sarwar.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is approaching 4,000 confirmed cases, with the WHO warning that it is spreading faster than containment efforts. Government figures cited by France 24 and RFI show 3,973 cases and 1,801 deaths, while an earlier health ministry count reported by Africa News put the numbers at 3,874 and 1,751. In Kinshasa, residents are taking precautions as authorities screen arrivals and respond to a suspected case aboard an intercepted river boat.
Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has appealed for government assistance after last week's migrant influx left around 1,100 unaccompanied minors stranded. Local officials describe the situation as unsustainable, while Spain has approved emergency funding for the territory.
As Spain dealt with a mass influx of migrants into Ceuta, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI marked his 27th Throne Day. Reporting highlights Morocco’s stability and development, while other coverage examines the role of US-Morocco ties and accusations of Moroccan complicity in the border crossing.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar began a diplomatic visit to Ecuador and Colombia, marking the first such trip to Ecuador in 44 years. The visit comes as Israel and Colombia move to fully restore diplomatic relations, including relocating Colombia's embassy to Jerusalem, following the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella.
Ukraine has lost about $1.05 billion in foreign exchange earnings since July 22 due to the blockade of its main Black Sea ports, with daily losses estimated at $70 million. The suspension of vessel calls has particularly hit agricultural exports, prompting talks with European nations on alternative routes.
NATO is working to urgently supply Ukraine with air defenses after Kyiv failed to intercept any Russian ballistic missiles in a recent attack. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns Moscow is ramping up missile production ahead of winter, while the EU has released $4 billion for military procurement.
Italian opposition leaders, including Five Star Movement chief Giuseppe Conte and European Parliament member Danilo Della Valle, have voiced strong opposition to continued arms supplies to Ukraine, citing the burden on Italian citizens and the risk of escalating conflict. A recent poll suggests a majority of Italians share this view, while the government reportedly prepares new military aid packages.
A new study suggests workers exposed to pesticides may face up to a 70% higher risk of developing ALS, with men potentially twice as likely to be affected. The findings come as Syngenta ends sales of the herbicide paraquat in Australia following new restrictions imposed by the national regulator.
The Trump administration has refunded approximately $100bn in tariffs collected under powers the Supreme Court struck down in February. Companies like Target and Nintendo reported windfalls, while new tariffs via different legal routes face a 25-state lawsuit.