In a policy shift, U.S. and Hamas say they're in direct talks on hostages

A tragic incident occurred at an On Air gym in eastern Paris, where a 34-year-old woman became brain-dead after suffering severe injuries in a cryotherapy tank. The supervising employee, a 29-year-old named Alison, was found dead at the scene, having suffocated, which raised concerns about a possible nitrogen leak displacing oxygen. The gym was evacuated, and three others received treatment; the event is under investigation, highlighting the risks associated with cryotherapy, which has previously faced...

Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia, aiming to present China as a stabilizing force amidst global uncertainties stemming from U.S. tariffs affecting 185 countries. This visit comes as Southeast Asia, China's largest trading partner, navigates its own strong business ties with the U.S., with nations like Vietnam and Cambodia seeking negotiations during a temporary tariff pause. Experts question whether Xi's efforts to strengthen relations with the leaders of Vietnam,...

SummarySir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump held their first call since the US imposed tariffs on UK goods, discussing ongoing trade talks and issues regarding Ukraine, Iran, and Yemen. Starmer aims to secure a trade deal as Trump announced 10% tariffs on UK imports and higher rates on cars, steel, and aluminum, causing global stock market declines. The World Trade Organization predicts a shrink in global trade due to these tariffs, while the UK seeks...

The White House has launched a new webpage asserting the theory that COVID-19 may have originated from a laboratory, highlighted by the title "Lab Leak" and a photo of President Trump. It criticizes mainstream narratives that suggest the virus originated naturally, pointing to Wuhan's research lab with inadequate biosafety as a potential source. The page also disputes key pandemic measures like social distancing and mask-wearing, while recent intelligence assessments lean towards a lab-related origin, contradicting...

THREE KEY FACTS Former Minister and Labour leader Andrew Little has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Wellington in the upcoming local elections in October, facing incumbent Tory Whanau as his main opposition. This election comes amid a backdrop of recent tensions between the Labour Party and the Greens in national politics, highlighting the competitive dynamics in Wellington where these parties have historically collaborated. In 2020, Labour secured 50% of the party vote, while the...

The Zamzam camp in Sudan, home to 700,000 internally displaced people, was devastated by an attack from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) last week, exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region following two decades of conflict. Residents, including Fathiya Mohammed, who lost her husband during the chaos, fled to Tawila, enduring severe conditions and violence, with many reporting being robbed along the way. Medical charity Doctors Without Borders has reported a surge in...