‘We face a new ordeal’: Gaza’s search for the dead goes on
After thousands of buildings were destroyed in the Gaza Strip during the Israel-Hamas war, local teams and civil defense personnel continue the arduous and delicate…
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Thai youth leaders push for inclusion, partnership and lasting change
From local communities to the global stage, a diverse group of young leaders from Thailand is helping shape conversations on public policy, climate action, inclusion,…
Google Opposes Site Blocking in Europe as U.S. Piracy Blocking Plans Gain Momentum
Google has told the European Commission that pirate site blocking causes “significant harm” and should not target DNS resolvers, VPNs or shared IPs. The submission…
Pluralistic: Workplace “flexibility” isn’t (11 Jul 2026)
Today’s links Workplace “flexibility” isn’t: What the gig economy calls flexibility is just risk-shifting. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. Object permanence: “Alanya to…
People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening
Health officials warn little over half of 54-year-olds completed free at-home test kits.
The United States Is No Longer Pretending it Doesn’t Support Terrorists
Unless you followed the Syrian Civil War closely, or possibly have a special interest in Byzantine architecture, Qalb Loze is not a town you will…
NHS urges people in their 50s to return bowel screening kits as 100 cancers found a week
The NHS is urging millions of people in their 50s to complete lifesaving bowel cancer screening tests, as new figures show this age group is…
Two on Trial for Killing Ukrainian Woman Suspected of Planting a Bomb that Injured a Businessman in Monaco
Two Ukrainians stand accused of silencing the prime suspect in the attempted assassination of a sanctioned Ukrainian businessman.
Pioneering treatment saves twins in early pregnancy
Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
$10 Million in a Storm Drain: Iraq Cracks Open ‘Integrated Network’ in Massive Oil Scandal
A drainage-pit discovery pushes total asset seizures from former Deputy Oil Minister Adnan al-Jumaili past $120 million, exposing what lawmakers call a highly coordinated, systemic…