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Belfast man speaks from flotilla travelling to ‘break the siege’ in Gaza
A Belfast activist has said he is ready to face arrest after joining a flotilla of aid ships currently travelling towards Gaza. Fra Hughes is the volunteer director of the Palestine Aid charity, which has raised £115,000 for aid in Gaza over the...
US Open: Trump security measures delay start of Alcaraz-Sinner men's final
US President Donald Trump's appearance at the US Open caused the start of the men's singles final between Italy's Jannik Sinner and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz to be delayed. "As a result of the security measures in place, and to ensure that fans have...

Israel urges Gaza residents to move to humanitarian zone
Skip next section Film on last moments of Palestinian girl's life in contention for Golden Lion 09/06/2025September 6, 2025Film on last moments of Palestinian girl's life in contention for Golden Lion "The Voice of Hind Rajab" from French-Tunisian...

Sidelines 100: 2011, A year in protest
You’re reading a story from Sidelines 100, a project showcasing a century of student storytelling at Middle Tennessee State University. Sidelines 100 plans to highlight 100 stories from the newspaper archives this fall and spring. This story...

Sub-Sea Cable Outages In The Red Sea Affecting Connectivity In India
MediaNama’s take: The recent cable outage in the Red Sea highlights the vulnerability of global internet infrastructure to regional conflicts. Almost all the data traveling between Asia and Europe goes through 11 fiber-optic cables at the bottom...

Morocco ranks 9th ninth in Africa for adult obesity, report finds
Morocco ranks ninth among African countries with the highest adult obesity rates, according to a new classification published by The African Exponent. The report said 13.79% of Moroccan adults are obese this year, with the highest increases...

'It's a moral responsibility': Risking detention, Irish activist joins hundreds on Gaza flotilla
FORMER HEALTH WORKER Maureen Almai knows she may be detained, smeared as a “terrorist”, or even attacked at sea. Despite this, the 66-year-old woman says she feels compelled to join the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is attempting to break Israel’s...
World leaders recognized for championing the WHO Pandemic Agreement
The World Health Organization has formally recognized the pivotal role of a number of heads of state and government in securing the adoption of the WHO Pandemic Agreement by the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly in May 2025. At a special event...

The Voice of Hind Rajab review: Devastating film will break you
Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania has already carved out a career of considerable acclaim. Her The Man Who Sold His Skin (2020) became the first Tunisian film nominated for an Oscar. She followed it with the tragic Four Daughters, which went...

Energy-hungry Europe cannot afford another decade of half-measures
This week, the world’s leading energy producer is laying down the gauntlet, challenging European leaders to get real about what reliable and secure energy looks like, and refusing to indulge in what they believe to be net-zero fantasies that are...

Bigger talent than Garnacho: Chelsea must unleash their "young Hudson-Odoi"
Chelsea, once again, appear to be collecting all the wide-attackers they can get their hands on. On deadline day, in a deal that had been in the pipeline for months, the Blues confirmed the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United for...

Irish Comedian Facing Jail Time in Britain for Anti-Trans Social Media Posts Will Seek Asylum in America
An Irish comedian, Graham Linehan, arrested in the United Kingdom for a series of social media posts critical of gender ideology activists, says he will be seeking asylum in America, where he believes his views fall under free speech protections...

Harrowing docu-drama gives ‘voice’ to Gaza victims at Venice Festival
Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania has drawn A-list support from Hollywood - Copyright AFP Nicolas TUCAT Adam Plowright and Alexandria Sage A gut-wrenching film premiering at the Venice Film Festival Wednesday about a five-year-old girl killed...

Vote of Confidence in France : Understanding the Stakes Around the Bayrou Government and Possible Scenarios
In Paris, Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a vote of confidence in the National Assembly. With only a relative majority, rising budgetary tensions, and a restless public opinion, the executive is playing a decisive hand. Why this vote now?...

Israel vows ‘mighty hurricane’ strikes, demands Hamas surrender
Israel said it would step up airstrikes on Gaza on Monday in a "mighty hurricane", to serve as a last warning to Hamas that it will destroy the enclave unless fighters accept a demand to free all hostages and surrender. Residents said Israeli...

Global Sumud Flotilla, the sea as a companion on the way to Gaza
The sea opens paths that the powerful tried to close. From Barcelona sets sail the Global Sumud Flotilla, a flotilla of persistence, of constancy, of resistance. Half a hundred boats that do not carry bombs but food and medicine, that do not...

InterviewThe Voice of Hind Rajab 'should make viewers uncomfortable'
Rarely do films make an impact as big as Kaouther Ben Hania’s new work, The Voice of Hind Rajab. Unveiled on Wednesday at the Venice Film Festival, the film turned hardened critics to tears. The premiere, attended by actors Joaquin Phoenix and...

Horoscope for September 8, 2025: A Day of Decisions and Opportunities
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp September 8, 2025, unfolds under contrasting energies: while some planetary influences push for bold actions, others encourage caution and balance. Between work, love, and personal choices, each zodiac sign has a...

Attack Near Jerusalem: Death Toll Rises to 7, Several Injured
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Israeli media reported on Monday, September 8, 2025, that the death toll from the armed attack near the Ramot settlement north of Jerusalem has risen to 7, with several others injured. Initial toll quickly...

New music this week (part 2): Songs from Lord of the Lost, Käärijä, Klavdia and more
Although we’re officially into the Eurovision 2026 season, it will still be some time before we hear any national final and Eurovision songs. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new...