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The Israeli military launched a new offensive on Friday, calling Gaza’s largest city a combat zone.Health officials reported 59 new deaths in 24 hours, raising the toll to 63,025.Aid groups and a church vowed to remain in Gaza City, refusing to abandon displaced civilians.Explosions and smoke rose across the border in southern Israel during the morning assault.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted Israel must crush Hamas’s infrastructure to prevent future attacks. Death Toll Rises Amid Worsening Hunger The Gaza Health Ministry confirmed 63,025 people killed since the war began nearly 23 months ago.Officials reported five more deaths from malnutrition within 24…
A US appeals court has ruled that most tariffs introduced by Donald Trump are illegal. The decision undermines one of his hallmark trade policies and sets up a fierce legal confrontation. The judgement affects Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of nations. It also blocks levies imposed on China, Mexico and Canada. Court rejects presidential authority The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a 7-4 decision. Judges said Trump’s tariffs were “invalid as contrary to law”. They dismissed his claim that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act allowed him to impose tariffs. The ruling stressed that tariff power…
Police say a 14-year-old boy admitted setting several wildfires in Portugal using matches.Officers revealed he traveled by scooter to forest areas before igniting flames.Investigators suspect he may have started fires in Seidões, Ardegão, and Arnozela. Police Link Fires to Anger and Isolation Authorities believe frustration over poor school results and social struggles fueled his actions.Police stated they have not ruled out his possible involvement with a group.Repeated wildfires in the same regions triggered the investigation by Braga Judicial Police. Case Moves to Prosecutor’s Office Investigators transferred the case to the Public Prosecutor, which will take it to Family and Children’s…
Groundbreaking research suggests the shingles vaccine may offer cardiovascular protection, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes by nearly 20%. A global systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 studies revealed that adults who received the jab had an 18% lower risk of stroke or heart attack, with a 16% reduction observed in people aged 50 and older. The study, to be presented at the European Society of Cardiology congress in Madrid, marks the first worldwide review to investigate this connection. Researchers believe the protective effect may be linked to preventing inflammation caused by shingles, which is a known factor…
The United States has ended a long-standing tariff exemption that supported global trade in low-cost goods. From Friday, imports worth $800 or less will no longer enter duty-free and will face stricter customs checks. The change will affect millions of packages daily. In 2023, nearly 1.4 billion parcels entered the US duty-free under the de minimis exemption, worth more than $64bn. Experts warn the shift will hit small businesses hardest. Shoppers should prepare for higher prices and fewer choices until markets adjust. “I’ve reached the point of acceptance, but when I first heard the news, I thought it might be…
Experts link higher temperatures and reduced rainfall from climate change to worsening forest fires.The 2025 wildfire season in Europe has already broken records for land destroyed.Fires have consumed more than one million hectares across the EU this year, larger than the island of Corsica.That figure is over four times greater than last year’s total. Scale of Destruction Across Europe Authorities declared more than 1,800 forest fires in 2025, releasing over 38 million tonnes of CO₂.Among EU member states, only Estonia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, and the Czech Republic avoided wildfires.Italy and Romania reported the most incidents, with over 450 blazes each.Yet…
Nvidia continues to grow rapidly as artificial intelligence demand soars, even while political disputes create uncertainty for its future. On Wednesday, the US chip designer reported revenue of $46.7bn (£34.6bn) for the second quarter, marking a 56% rise from the same period in 2024. Despite the strong results, shares slipped in after-hours trading after the firm admitted it was still “working through geopolitical issues”. The company remains entangled in the trade battle between Washington and Beijing. Fast-changing rules from the Trump administration, intended to secure America’s lead in artificial intelligence, add further pressure on Nvidia. AI demand drives record sales…
A new study suggests that rising ocean acidity could weaken sharks’ teeth, threatening their ability to hunt and survive. Sharks rely on multiple rows of teeth that are constantly replaced, but acidification may cause damage faster than new teeth can grow. Researchers warn this could disrupt shark populations and destabilize marine ecosystems. The experiment tested discarded blacktip reef shark teeth in tanks with current ocean pH levels (8.1) and projected future levels (7.3). After eight weeks, teeth exposed to more acidic conditions showed twice as much damage, including root corrosion and dulled serrations. Lead researcher Maximilian Baum said this could…
Wild bees deliberately visit different flowers to regulate their intake of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, according to new research in the Colorado Rockies. Over eight years, ecologists tracked eight bumblebee species, mapping their pollen diets and analyzing the nutritional value of the flowers they visited. The study revealed striking differences: some pollen contained as little as 17% protein, while others had up to 86%. Seasonal changes also influenced nutrient availability, with spring flowers being protein-rich and late-summer blooms higher in fats and carbohydrates. Larger bees with longer tongues tended to prefer protein-heavy pollen, while smaller bees sought out pollen richer…
Gunfire erupted Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, leaving two children dead and 17 wounded.Police chief Brian O’Hara said the shooter fired through church windows while students attended morning mass.He confirmed the attacker carried a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol.The shooter later killed himself, leaving investigators without a clear motive. Authorities Respond to Tragedy Minneapolis officials said officers contained the shooter and confirmed no ongoing threat to residents.O’Hara condemned the “cowardice and cruelty” of the attack that claimed the lives of pupils aged eight and ten.Governor Tim Walz called the violence “horrific” and urged prayers for students…