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Government opens bidding to build 1,200 homes in controversial E1 settlement project

Israel's housing ministry issued a tender for 1,234 housing units in the contested E1 area east of Jerusalem, drawing condemnation from European countries and Palestinian authorities. The plan, part of a larger 3,400-unit project, would link settlements between East Jerusalem and Maale Adumim, potentially dividing the West Bank. Bids close just before Israel's elections, raising concerns about the move's political timing.

9 outlets · 13 articles 6d ago

Bangkok named world’s best workcation city for 2026 in IWG’s annual Work from Anywhere Index; Singapore and Kuala Lumpur rank among Asia’s top cities as flexible working reshapes travel and work

Bangkok has been named the world's best city for a workcation in IWG's 2026 Work from Anywhere Index, with Mumbai making its debut as the only Indian city on the list. New research shows most hybrid workers value work-from-anywhere policies, with 90% reporting better work-life balance.

2 outlets · 2 articles 6d ago

Ikitau back in fray as Wallabies eye Argentina tour

Len Ikitau has been added to the Wallabies squad for their two-Test tour of Argentina, the only change to the group that beat Japan twice under coach Les Kiss. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii returns from injury, while several other players factor into selection decisions ahead of the trip.

1 outlet · 1 article 6d ago

Five-hour border delays push Britons toward summer staycations

New polling suggests the EU's digital border system is affecting how nearly half of UK adults view travel abroad, with some considering staycations amid reports of five-hour queues. Travelers describe technical glitches and long waits, while industry groups and politicians call for intervention.

2 outlets · 2 articles 6d ago

Iran war live: Trump denies Iran talks, Tehran claims US ‘begging’

US President Donald Trump has denied holding or scheduling talks with Iran, while Tehran claims Washington is seeking negotiations on Iranian terms. The US has announced a 'crushing economic operation' against Iran, prompting China and Iran to push back.

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France to expel two Iranian diplomats in coming days, foreign minister says

France announced it will expel two Iranian diplomats in the coming days following a July incident involving French embassy staff in Tehran. The move comes amid a diplomatic row, with Iran barring the two French employees from returning and accusing them of violating the Vienna Convention.

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Angelique Kidjo becomes first Black African to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo has become the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The five-time Grammy winner, 66, was honored at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Tuesday, where she celebrated the power of music to unite people across cultures.

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US claim for Strait of Hormuz far from its real capabilities — Iranian official

Iran's top security official warned neighboring countries against joining US economic pressure, threatening retaliation and oil route closures. Egypt is attempting to revive talks, while regional tensions persist.

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After France’s failed attempt, who will be first to shape Europe’s answer to children and social media?

France will implement a high school mobile phone ban next month despite the Constitutional Council striking down a related social media restriction for under-15s, which the government plans to revise. The court found the social media measure vague and disproportionate, but the phone ban remains unaffected.

2 outlets · 2 articles 6d ago

Trump posts map with Hormuz as ‘new US territory’, says no Iran talks planned

US President Donald Trump again shared a map depicting the Strait of Hormuz as 'NEW US Territory,' drawing a sharp rebuke from Iran's top security official. As the US prepares to announce major new sanctions, Iran has threatened to target countries that join the economic pressure campaign and warned that not a drop of oil would pass through the strait if it is besieged.

14 outlets · 15 articles 6d ago

Turkey blasts Netanyahu’s regional policy again

Turkey's justice minister announced a request for Interpol red notices against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another Israeli national over the May interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, citing genocide charges. Separately, a spokesman for Turkey's ruling party accused Netanyahu's government of destabilising the region and called on the international community to oppose him.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 18

Execution facility for terrorists sentenced to death is under construction, Ben-Gvir says

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted a video showing a facility he says will be used to hang Palestinian prisoners convicted of terror offenses. The move follows the passage of a controversial law earlier this year and has drawn international criticism.

3 outlets · 4 articles Aug 18

DRC authorities warn Ebola outbreak is worst to date and yet to peak

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading 'exponentially,' with more than 2,500 deaths recorded, half in the last 20 days, according to UN officials. As the country faces its worst-ever outbreak, the first tranche of 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses have arrived, though they are unproven against the circulating Bundibugyo strain.

14 outlets · 19 articles Aug 18

Joint Statement from the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG)

Representatives of the DRC government and AFC/M23, with international facilitators, met in Switzerland to advance the Doha Framework, agreeing on verification mechanisms, a negotiation roadmap, and reporting standards. Separately, the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes urged the DRC to promptly implement an FDLR disarmament protocol.

3 outlets · 3 articles Aug 18

ISS to host first spacewalk by Frenchwoman

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot made history as the first French woman to conduct a spacewalk, accompanied by NASA's Anil Menon. The nearly six-and-a-half-hour mission focused on replacing a faulty antenna, but stuck bolts prevented the full repair, prompting a revised plan for a future spacewalk.

3 outlets · 3 articles Aug 18

Liverpool have answered one question but two major concerns still remain for Andoni Iraola

Liverpool pulled a 2-2 draw at Newcastle on the opening weekend, rescued by Szoboszlai's 99th-minute penalty. The performance exposed familiar defensive frailties and a missing for midfield, as Iraola insisted the answer is team adaptation rather than new signings.

7 outlets · 11 articles Aug 18

US 30-year yields hit highest level since 2007 as war, oil worries fester

US long-term Treasury yields surged to levels not seen in nearly two decades as stalled US-Iran talks and oil price fears compounded fiscal concerns. The 30-year yield touched 5.321%, the highest since 2007, while global bond markets from Japan to Europe also saw sharp moves.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 18

Spain skipper Rodri swaps City for Barcelona in €75m transfer

Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri has swapped Manchester City for Barcelona in a deal worth around €75 million, saying the move was 'always my first choice'. Real Madrid manager José Mourinho, who had pursued the midfielder, insists he doesn't need him, while goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois called the decision to snub Los Blancos 'a pity for him'.

4 outlets · 4 articles Aug 18

How India’s Hockey World Cup semifinal chances have been affected by loss to England

India's 3-1 loss to the Netherlands in the Hockey World Cup Pool E has pushed them to the brink of elimination. Their semifinal hopes now depend on the outcome of the England-Argentina match, while the win secured the Netherlands' semifinal spot.

10 outlets · 14 articles Aug 18

'We won the war, won diplomacy': Araghchi says Iran pushed US war so it could control ceasefire

Iran's foreign minister said Tehran pushed the war with the US to force a ceasefire on its own terms, claiming victory in both war and diplomacy. Meanwhile, Egypt seeks to revive US-Iran talks, France and Saudi Arabia plan alternative trade routes, and the US warns of unprecedented economic pressure.

6 outlets · 6 articles Aug 18