Aug 04 After attacks by U.S. and Israel, Iran creates new defense council By Associated Press Iran's state media says the country has founded a new defense council after attacks in June by Israel and the U.S. Continue reading
Aug 04 At least 68 African migrants killed after boat capsizes off Yemen, UN says By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The U.N.'s migration agency reports that at least 68 African migrants have died and 74 others are missing after their boat capsized off Yemen. Continue reading
Aug 04 Dozens killed as Palestinians in Gaza scramble for aid from air and land By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Israel's blockade and military offensive have made it nearly impossible to safely deliver aid. That's contributing to the territory's slide toward famine nearly 22 months into the war with Hamas. Continue reading
Aug 04 Denmark zoo asks people to donate their small pets as food for captive predators By Associated Press The Aalborg zoo says it is trying to mimic the natural food chain of the animals housed there and offers assurances the pets will be "gently euthanized" by trained staff. Continue reading
Aug 04 Videos of emaciated Israeli hostages in Gaza increase pressure on Netanyahu for a ceasefire By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press The videos released late last week by militant groups Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad show two skeletal hostages pleading for their lives. Continue reading
Aug 03 Watch 5:37 Supplies trickling into Gaza not enough to prevent Palestinian deaths, UN office warns By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn, Claire Mufson Sunday marks one week since Israel began daily “tactical pauses” of fighting in parts of Gaza to allow more aid into the territory. But humanitarian groups say supplies are only trickling in, with violence continuing to kill aid-seekers as the… Continue watching
Aug 03 Watch 3:11 News Wrap: Ukraine, Russia agree to exchange 1,200 prisoners as aerial strikes continue By PBS News Weekend In our news wrap Sunday, Russia and Ukraine traded strikes while Zelenskyy announced the countries agreed to a large prisoner exchange, the Senate left D.C. for the summer, the Smithsonian said the administration did not ask them to remove mentions… Continue watching
Aug 03 Israeli minister visits flashpoint holy site as officials say 33 more aid-seekers killed in Gaza By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy, Associated Press A far-right Israeli minister visited and prayed at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Sunday, triggering regional condemnation and fears that the provocative move could further escalate tensions. The visit came as hospitals in Gaza said 33 more Palestinians seeking food aid were… Continue reading
Aug 03 Rescuers in Chile recover bodies of 4 out of 5 copper miners trapped in a collapsed shaft By Associated Press A section of the mine collapsed following a 4.2 magnitude quake on Thursday, killing one worker and injuring nine others. Continue reading
Aug 03 The beach is a popular summer destination, but for ancient Greeks it was a different story By Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation Beach vacations only became popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the lifestyle of the wealthy in Western countries. Continue reading