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Geopolitics

Israel charges West Bank settler over death of renowned Palestinian activist

The Guardian – World · Europe

Yinon Levi faces trial for reckless manslaughter related to the 2025 killing of Awdah Hathaleen Israeli prosecutors have charged a Jewish settler over the kill…

Geopolitics

The Mata Hari affair: Courtesan, spy, legend

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Regarded the most famous female spy of all time, dancer Mata Hari had men falling at her feet — but was executed for treason. Did she really betray state secre…

Geopolitics

Farmer who killed lodger and hid body in concrete in South Yorkshire jailed for life

The Guardian – World · Europe

Christopher Wright, 73, who shot Richard Dyson and dismembered his remains, given 35-year minimum termA man who killed his lodger and concealed his dismembered…

Geopolitics

India-Bangladesh relations hit new low over exiled PM’s speech to press in Delhi

The Guardian – World · Europe

Dhaka accuses India of giving platform to a ‘convicted genocider’ by allowing Sheikh Hasina to address journalistsBangladesh has lashed out at India for allowi…

Geopolitics

Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'

BBC News – World · Europe

While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.

Geopolitics

Top Ugandan footballer killed by robbers armed with paving stones

The Guardian – World · Europe

David Owori, who played for the national team, died in hospital after he tried to stop robbers taking his phoneThe Ugandan football community is in mourning af…

Geopolitics

Rights groups call Israel’s killing of journalist Amal Khalil a ‘war crime’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Human Rights Watch, Amnesty say Israel seemingly targeted and killed the Lebanese journalist, obstructed rescuers.

Geopolitics

Govt tightens rules on AI content, cuts removal deadline from 36 hrs to 3

Times of India – World · India

- Trisha Mahajan is a journalist at The Times of India digital, covering business, corporate affairs, and global news. - She reports on key national, world d…

Geopolitics

Rights groups say Israeli attack that killed Lebanese journalist an apparent war crime

BBC News – World · Europe

Amal Khalil was killed and her colleague Zeinab Faraj wounded in an Israeli attack in April; Israel denied targeting the journalists.

Geopolitics

Ceuta residents ‘sad, helpless, anxious’ as up to 5,000 migrants remain in the city, president says – Europe live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Juan Jesús Vivas has been briefing EU lawmakers on the ‘humanitarian emergency’ and says updated death toll now lies at least 100 peopleThe commission also got…

Geopolitics

Foster + Partners cleared over man’s death when window fell from London penthouse

The Guardian – World · Europe

Crown court rules architecture firm not responsible for fatal incident but project managers and engineers found guilty of safety breachesThe architecture firm …

Geopolitics

China confirms 2 deaths in Scarborough Shoal crash during Philippine ship chase

South China Morning Post – World · China

China honoured two coastguard personnel who died in a vessel collision in the South China Sea last year, state media reported on Thursday, marking the first of…

Tech & Startups

eBay continues to bet on live shopping after record quarter

TechCrunch · US

eBay touted an increase in eBay Live's gross merchandise volume as it plans to expand it to more international markets in the coming weeks and months.

Geopolitics

Why $370bn tech group Palantir pays 1.4 percent tax rate: Report

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The AI group's technology is used by Israeli military and Trump administration's ICE.

Geopolitics

FIFA pays up on overdue prize money after Jordan ‘blackmail’ remark

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Jordan FA's president, ​Prince Ali bin Hussein, accused FIFA of 'blackmail', and delayed Arab Cup prize money now paid.

Geopolitics

What does the world pay for a child’s education?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Rich countries spend 41 times more on each child's education. AJLabs looks at the classroom inequality around the world.

Geopolitics

DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deaths

BBC News – World · Europe

The health minister says all the passengers are being screened as a precautionary measure.

Geopolitics

Why do Latinos work for ICE?

The Guardian – World · Europe

Half of border agents are Latino, and they are part of a long history of Hispanic support for – and enforcement of – harsh immigration policiesSince Trump’s re…

Geopolitics

Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as workers push for recognition

The Guardian – World · Europe

GMB says that as a top-rated ethical company, UK’s largest energy firm should welcome involvement of unionsWorkers are pushing for union recognition at the UK’…

Geopolitics

Will latest trade ‘speed bump’ slow China-US ties, or even stop Xi-Trump summit?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing and Washington’s latest tit-for-tat measures could test ties, but observers say they are little more than a “speed bump” on the road to a potential sum…

Geopolitics

Netanyahu calls PM Modi to discuss West Asia situation, India-Israel relations

Times of India – World · India

- Aastha Jha is a writer at *The Times of India*, covering politics, business, global affairs, and social issues. - Focuses on policy, governance, and their …

Geopolitics

Houthi attacks on Yemeni government forces reportedly kills at least 30

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Attacks are deadliest in Yemen's conflict between Houthis and government forces in years.

Geopolitics

Can UN chief's initiative kickstart resolution for Cyprus?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

UN chief Antonio Guterres considers a resolution to the Cyprus issue to be vital for regional stability and has initiated a new diplomatic effort. What are the…

Geopolitics

When atrocities return: The cost of failed accountability in Tigray

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Amnesty International says impunity for past abuses has left civilians vulnerable as fighting returns to Tigray.

Geopolitics

Why Iran is sending mixed signals on talks

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Trump says talks with Iran are underway. Tehran says it is discussing the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, not Washington. Analysts say the gap reflects competing p…

Geopolitics

Will Jetstar’s plan to charge for overhead locker space work in Asia-Pacific?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Jetstar’s plan to charge passengers for overhead locker space is set to test how far budget airlines in the Asia-Pacific region can go in making travellers pay…

Geopolitics

Livestreamer's murder raises questions over relations between Mexico's creators and cartels

BBC News – World · Europe

The murder of content creator César Gastélum on Tuesday raises questions about why influencers are coming under attack.

Geopolitics

UFC 331: Van-Pantoja rematch, Tsarukyan returns and full fight card

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Van and Pantoja to fight for flyweight title, while Tsarukyan faces the dangerous Mauricio Ruffy at lightweight.

Geopolitics

US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress

South China Morning Post – World · China

A US Senate committee voted on Thursday to ⁠hold Dr. Anthony Fauci ⁠in contempt of Congress after the former ⁠top US infectious disease official refused to ans…

Geopolitics

Two Iranian female footballers granted Australian citizenship after protest

The Guardian – World · Europe

Players stayed in country after Asian Cup in MarchDuo condemned as traitors in Iran for not singing anthemTwo former Iranian footballers said on Thursday they …

Geopolitics

'Neeche baith ke rah': Jaiswal recalls Rohit Sharma's scolding in Insta post

Times of India – World · India

Jaiswal shared a set of pictures from India's training session as preparations began for the two-Test series. However, it was his caption that caught the atten…

Geopolitics

Indian court sentences high-profile journalist to 10 years for rape

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Tarun Tejpal, 63, says that he will appeal the conviction at the Supreme Court.

Geopolitics

UK clears Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros

South China Morning Post – World · China

Britain on Thursday gave the green light to Paramount Skydance’s US$110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, as the entertainment and media mega-deal st…

Geopolitics

Nearly 50 asylum seekers deported under ‘one in one out’ scheme have returned to the UK

The Guardian – World · Europe

Figure raises questions about deal with France despite UK ministers insisting repeat arrivals will be removedAlmost 50 asylum seekers deported using the “one i…

Tech & Startups

Amid legal battles, Suno says it will start watermarking songs

TechCrunch · US

Suno's watermarking feature comes as the company is fighting legal battles on several fronts.

Geopolitics

Coded for glamour and glory, AI make-up arm steals the show in Hong Kong hackathon

South China Morning Post – World · China

Imagine a woman sitting at her vanity as a robotic arm reaches across the table, picks up her lipstick, and applies it to her lips while running through her mo…

Entrepreneurship

My Employee Gave Me an Ultimatum: Give Her a Raise or She’s Cutting Her Duties in Half

Inc. · Global

She says she won’t do duties beyond her original job description without more pay. Is it fair negotiation or unprofessional leverage?

Geopolitics

US Senate panel votes to hold former official Fauci in contempt of Congress

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Move comes after the infectious diseases chief during the COVID-19 pandemic refused to answer committee's questions.

Geopolitics

US employers rewrite H-1B hiring playbook amid chaos of Trump immigration policies

Times of India – World · India

- Lubna Kably is a senior editor specializing in immigration and tax policies. - She focuses on immigration developments for the Indian diaspora, students, a…

Startups

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (August 6, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Startups

10 Quotes from Mountains to Cross by Abraham M. George

Your Story · India

Discover 5 inspiring lessons from Mountains to Cross by Abraham M. George on purpose, service, resilience, education, and impact.

Geopolitics

‘There is no money’: Is Iraq entering a phase of lean years?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iraqi government needs approximately $8.24bn a month to pay state salaries and cover basic obligations.

Geopolitics

UEFA vice president seeks ‘custodian of ⁠sport’ after FIFA-Infantino furore

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UEFA continues to lead criticism of FIFA President Gianni Infantino despite global body's defiant stance.

Geopolitics

Iran tightens security grip at home as war conditions with US linger

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Executions, arrests and closure of public gathering spaces have raised concerns among Iranians and rights groups.

Geopolitics

Will the US-Iran war and Hormuz deadlock last for months?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Will the war on Iran and Hormuz deadlock last for months? Experts analyse the obstacles blocking a lasting deal.

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