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Thousands gather to mark the 30th anniversary of genocide in Srebrenica
More than 8,000 Bosniak boys and men were executed by Bosnian Serb forces in July 1995, towards the end of the Bosnian War, in what is the only recognised genocide in Europe since the Holocaust.
Michael Mann named as this year’s prestigious Lumière Award recipient
The celebrated director of 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Heat' and 'The Insider' is heading to Lyon this fall to receive the Lumière Award, which honours a figure for their entire body of work and their connection to the history of cinema.
Africa: UN Funding Crisis Threatens Work of Human Rights Council
[IPS] The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) has expressed concern at the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights' announcement that certain activities mandated by the council cannot be delivered due to a lack of funding. The council has sought clarity on why certain
Africa: Regional Trade Could Focus South Africa's Muddled Foreign Policy
[ISS] Coalition governance is messy, but parties should be able to agree on prioritising economic growth and trade into Africa.
Intramovies Picks Up Locarno Contender ‘Mosquitos’: ‘A Film Unlike Anything We’ve Seen Before’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Intramovies has picked up interational sales rights for Italian drama “Mosquitos” (“Le Bambine”). Directed by Valentina and Nicole Bertani, it will premiere at Locarno Film Festival’s official competition. Valentina Bertani’s already behind well-received doc “The Crown
National Trust to cut 550 jobs after Budget pushes up costs
The heritage and conservation charity says it is under "sustained cost pressures" and is looking to save £26m.
I would've loved Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 a lot more if it hadn't made the mistake of rolling out time limits for every level
This isn't the "ultimate package" I was promised.
‘Alpha male’ Nick Adams nominated as US ambassador to Malaysia amid controversy
40-year-old Adams is a right-wing commentator who rallied for US President Donald Trump for the 2024 election and faced criticism for reportedly misogynistic remarks.
'Coconuts will now bonk scouts': Peak's latest update makes fruit even deadlier but has spared other items from the same treatment
Falling coconuts kill 150 people a year (lie).
WoW continues to eat FF14's lunch with its housing system on paper—says it'll just make more neighbourhoods if they're full, and you can have private guild ones, too
You get a house, and you get a house, and you get a house!
Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill seven
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli strikes on Friday killed at least seven people, including five at a school-turned-shelter in the Palestinian territory's north. "Five martyrs and others injured in an Israeli strike on Halima al-Saadia School, which was sheltering
Trump administration yanks $15m in research into Pfas on US farms: ‘not just stupid, it’s evil’
Pfas-laden pesticides and sewage sludge used as fertilizer move into crops and nearby water sources The Trump administration has killed nearly $15m in research into Pfas contamination of US farmland, bringing to a close studies that public health advocates say are essential for
Tesla’s feckless board needs to rein in Elon Musk before it’s too late
Since the beginning of the year, shares are down around 20%; the S&P is up about 7%, All of which is putting pressure on Tesla's board to intervene.
Parental rights restored: Mahmoud case is a victory for families and faith
This is not just about child-inappropriate books or curricula. It is about trust.
Ghost of Yōtei State Of Play Reveals A Stunning Open-World Of Revenge
Sony’s just-broadcast Ghost of Yōtei State of Play has revealed a huge amount of the sumptuous open-world revenge-em-up. 19 minutes of new footage is accompanied by the most chilled NPR-like narration from Sucker Punch developers Jason Connell and Nate Fox. Read more...
Brazil to look elsewhere in light of Trump's tariffs
Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) has been entrusted with seeking new markets to replace placements that may be affected by US President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs, in a move to minimize the measure's impact, Minister Carlos Fávaro confirmed Thursday.
Trump, first lady to visit flood-ravaged Texas
Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here or using the box below: President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will visit west-central Texas today to pledge support to families of flood victims and officials who continue to search for at least 170 people
Azuki bean beetles lay larger male eggs under climate and bacterial stress
Researchers at Kyushu University have found that when azuki bean beetles infected with Wolbachia bacteria are exposed to a simulated climate change environment—characterized by elevated temperature and carbon dioxide—they tend to produce larger eggs to enhance the survivability
Transcript: Stephen Miller Rages at Low Arrests—and Wrecks a MAGA Scam
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the July 11 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Repub lic, produced and presented by the DSR network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Stephen Miller has been
UN Palestine investigator Albanese slams US sanctions on her as 'a sign of guilt'
The State Department’s decision to impose sanctions on Albanese followed an unsuccessful US pressure campaign to force the Geneva-based Human Rights Council to remove her from her post.
Fertilizer runoff will likely force more drinking water restrictions, say experts
For nearly a month, hundreds of thousands of Iowans have not been allowed to water their lawns—even though there's no drought.
How flinging crickets in the air helped save purple martins in Western Pa.
One bird spectacle readily observable in Allegheny County right now comes in the form of 100 purple martins swirling above the fields and their condos at Harrison Hills Park.
EU’s ‘reluctance’ to act over Israel criticised by 27 former ambassadors
The letter, signed by 27 former EU ambassadors to the Middle East and North Africa, calls on the EU to suspend its trade agreement with Israel over military actions in Gaza, illegal occupation of the West Bank, and human rights abuses against Palestinians.
Pakistan court suspends order seeking YouTube ban on government critics
ISLAMABAD - A Pakistani court on Friday suspended an order seeking to ban the YouTube channels of more than two dozen critics of the government including former Prime Minister Imran Khan, a defence lawyer said.
Volkswagen and Chinese partner SAIC to close Nanjing production plant
After 17 years, car manufacturing giant Volkswagen and partner SAIC are closing down their joint production plant in the Chinese city of Nanjing.
Bolsonaro respects and admires Trump's government
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro expressed his "respect and admiration for the United States Government" after Wednesday's announcement that all Brazilian exports would be slapped with a 50% tariff. The retired Army captain insisted that he took the news "with a sense
Graphene-based artificial tongue achieves near-human-like sense of taste
A team of researchers report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on a new graphene-based sensor design that, through machine learning, was able to develop a near-human sense of taste. This device is the first of its kind to operate in a moist environment,
Quantum objects' dual nature mapped with new formula for 'wave-ness' and 'particle-ness'
Since its development 100 years ago, quantum mechanics has revolutionized our understanding of nature, revealing a bizarre world in which an object can act like both waves and particles, and behave differently depending on whether it is being watched.
NASA targets July 31 for Crew-11 launch while Ax-4 mission won't return until next week
There's nowhere to park right now at the International Space Station for NASA's next Commercial Crew Program launch, but a slot should clear next week, allowing for the launch of Crew-11 as early as July 31.
Why 22 million people may see 'sharp' increase in health insurance premiums in 2026
The GOP's so-called "big beautiful bill" cut taxes in many ways, but didn't extend a tax break that lowered health insurance premiums for millions of people.
Cash shortage forces Gazans to pay high price for their own money
With banks shut and ATMs out of service, Gazans are turning to money repair services or cash brokers who now charge up to 40% commission, deepening a growing economic crisis.
Nobel laureate claims Trump's tariffs on Brazil politically motivated
American Economist Paul Krugman, a New Keynesian expert who once received the Nobel Prize, has been heavily critical of President Donald Trump, saying that the Republican leader was “evil and megalomaniacal” after the 50% tariffs imposed on all Brazilian products and insisted
Bitcoin reaches new record high ahead of US House's ‘Crypto Week’
The price of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency has attracted the interest of institutional investors as US Congress prepares to adopt its first major crypto regulation next week.
Mysterious reed-covered mounds reveal vast underground water network in Great Salt Lake
As Great Salt Lake's levels continue to sag, yet another strange phenomenon has surfaced, offering Utah scientists more opportunities to plumb the vast saline lake's secrets.
Former Argentine President Alberto Fernández indicted in Insurance Scandal
Buenos Aires City Federal Judge Sebastián Casanello Thursday indicted former Argentine President Alberto Fernández in the so-called “Insurance Case” for “negotiations incompatible with the exercise of public office.” In addition, Fernández was imposed a hefty fine. Casanello
Semiconductor catalyst achieves high selectivity in converting carbon dioxide to methanol
A new palladium-loaded amorphous InGaZnOx (a-IGZO) catalyst achieved over 91% selectivity when converting carbon dioxide to methanol, report researchers from Japan.
Donald Trump Renews Global Trade War With Canada Facing 35% Tariff
President Donald Trump has launched a fresh assault on global trading partners with Canada likely to be among the worst hit. In a letter sent to its northern neighbor late on Thursday, Trump said the U.S. will impose a 35% tariff on the country at the start of next month.
Parents braced for more school meal price rises
Meals went up to £2.90 in April - but Oxfordshire County Council warns there are more increases to come.
‘Crimes against nature and people’: How a global crackdown in the Amazon unfolded
Amazon Basin countries and the UAE joined forces to target illegal mining, wildlife trafficking, logging and fuel smuggling.
South Korea mandates breaks for outdoor workers in deadly heat
The South Korean labour ministry has also recommended that all work outdoors be suspended during heatwaves.
Iran detains Franco-German cycling tourist Lennart Monterlos
Human rights groups have accused Tehran of carrying out a policy of hostage diplomacy, using Europeans and dual nationals as "bargaining chips" to facilitate its negotiations with the West.
Paraguay reviews options regarding refueling along Paraná Waterway
Paraguay's Foreign Ministry and private sector associations regarding fuel bunkering operations at kilometer 171 of the Paraguay-Paraná waterway started a round of discussions Thursday in Asunción after Argentina's customs authority announced a potential suspension of these
Nobel laureate Mohammadi says Iran issuing death threats
Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight for women's and human rights in Iran, has received death threats from Tehran, the Nobel Committee said Friday. Mohammadi, who has spent much of the past decade behind bars, was released from
Israel pounds Gaza as PM hopes truce deal within reach
Israeli forces were targeting "terrorist infrastructure" in southern Gaza, the military said Friday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced hope that an agreement with Hamas could be reached within days for a pause in the 21-month war. Negotiators from Israel and the
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What If the Political Pendulum Doesn’t Swing Back?
The pendulum will swing back. It is a phrase invoked repeatedly, with variation, since Donald Trump’s reelection last November. Cable news anchor Chris Cuomo , Senator Angus King , and pollster Nate Silver have all invoked it to some degree. Presidential biographer Jon Meacham
The Arms Race to Kiss Trump’s Ass Has Never Been More Ridiculous
I do not wish to leave out an important branch of this subject, for it is a danger from which princes are with difficulty preserved, unless they are very careful and discriminating. It is that of flatterers, of whom courts are full, because men are so self-complacent in their