More than 200 lawmakers in the United Kingdom have called on the British government to recognise a Palestinian state, as pressure mounts on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to take concrete action amid Israel’s war on Gaza. Some 221 MPs from across the political spectrum signed an open letter on Friday calling on Starmer’s Labour government to recognise a Palestinian state in advance of a United Nations conference on Palestine next week. “We are expectant that the outcome of the conference will be the UK Government outlining when and how it will act on its long-standing commitment on a two-state solution;…
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Heatwaves all over the world are becoming longer and more intense and the need for cooling is rising fast, putting strain not just on power bills but on electricity grids and the planet. With 2024 the hottest year on record and 2025 not far behind, air conditioning is no longer a luxury for many – it’s a lifeline. Al Jazeera breaks down how air conditioners work, traces the history of cooling, and offers practical tips on protecting your AC and reducing energy costs. How does air conditioning work? Air conditioners cool indoor spaces by moving heat from inside your home…
US president says chances of reaching a trade deal with the EU are ’50-50′ ahead of his August 1 tariff deadline. United States President Donald Trump has arrived in Scotland, where he is set to meet with European and British leaders for trade negotiations and visit his golf courses. Trump landed in the United Kingdom late on Friday, where he will hold talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Before departing from the White House, the US president told reporters that he would discuss the trade deal between Washington and London with Starmer…
Seven people have been charged in connection with an alleged sex trafficking operation that Alabama officials say was run out of a concrete bunker and involved children as young as 3. The case includes charges of rape, sexual torture, kidnapping, and human trafficking, and officials allege the abuse took place in a cinder block building in Brent, Alabama, 50 miles southwest of Birmingham, Bibb County Sheriff Jody Wade said at a news conference Wednesday. He called the alleged abuse and torture “the most horrible thing I’ve ever seen” perpetrated against children. “I know god’s forgiveness is boundless,” Wade said. “But…
LOS ANGELES — A grenade that was taken to a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department facility detonated last week and killed three detectives, but a second grenade remains unaccounted for, the sheriff said Friday. The sheriff’s officials on the Special Enforcement Bureau’s Arson Explosives Detail believed the two military-style grenades they seized from a Santa Monica storage unit on July 17 were inert, but one of them detonated the next day and killed the three men, officials said. A federal investigation has determined that the second grenade remains unaccounted for, Sheriff Robert Luna said. Investigators have used X-rays and searched…
The two who died were found in a burnt-out car on the road between the villages of Monagri and Alassa. The finding of a body in the car had first been reported at around 9pm on Wednesday, with a second body being found later in the evening. Attempts to identify the bodies are ongoing. Shortly after 8am on Thursday, the car and the bodies were moved and transferred to the police. Shortly after midday, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said the fire remains “out of control” near the village of Arsos, with new flare-ups having been recorded near the village…
The international system underwent major changes with the fall of the Berlin Wall and the breakup of the Soviet Union. This period saw many former enemies become allies of Western powers, significantly reshaping European security and defense strategies. Beyond this new geopolitical landscape, the global rise of terrorism, especially after 9/11, further complicated international security. The instability caused by the 2011 Arab Spring and subsequent civil wars introduced new security threats for Europe, with the 2015 refugee crisis challenging the EU’s border management and solidarity efforts. Additionally, Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea and the full-scale conflict in Ukraine in 2022…
Türkiye has warned Israel against exploiting the instability in post-Assad Syria, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Friday. Speaking to private broadcaster NTV, Fidan said Ankara issued a stern warning to foreign powers and non-state actors seeking to exploit the fragile period in Syria following the ouster of Bashar Assad last December. “After seeing the mobilization of some other groups, taking advantage of the events in Suwayda, we, as the government, had to issue a warning,” Fidan said. “Because we want unity and integrity in Syria. The groups there need to find the golden balance and move forward with that formula.”…
Key takeaways: Ether’s bullish structure remains intact even as the broader crypto market shows weakness. Over 540,000 ETH have been accumulated by new whale wallets since July 9. A concentration of buy orders between $3,000 to $3,400 raises the risk of a liquidity sweep before a rally to new highs. After hitting a yearly high of $3,850 on Binance, Ether (ETH) has shown stronger resilience than Bitcoin (BTC) during the recent pullback. While BTC has slipped to new range lows at $115,000, ETH continues to trade above the $3,500 support level, keeping its bullish structure intact and potentially eyeing a…
Key points: Bitcoin has pulled back into the $115,000 to $110,530 support zone, where buyers are expected to mount a strong defense. ETH has been holding near the overhead resistance as investors pour money into the spot ETH ETFs. Repeated failure to maintain Bitcoin (BTC) above the $120,000 level in the past few days may have tempted short-term traders to book profits. That pulled the price below the $115,000 level on Friday. BTC’s consolidation seems to be shifting investor interest toward Ether (ETH), causing a capital rotation, according to new research shared on X by crypto market insight company Swissblock.…