Syrian government says fighting ‘halted’ in Sweida: Will it last? | DW News
The Syrian government says fighting that has killed more than 900 people has been halted in the country’s south. It said Druze fighters have retaken the city of Sweida from rival Bedouin tribal groups. The announcement comes after government troops were redeployed in the area to enforce a ceasefire announcedContinue Reading
What is happening to England’s water? | BBC Newscast
Today, the Environment Agency reported a 60% rise in serious pollution incidents by water companies within a year. There were 2,801 pollution incidents in England in 2024, the highest on record, up from 2,174 in 2023. The cross-party Public Accounts Committee called the situation “woeful” and said regulators were “missingContinue Reading
The Traitor Threatens, Then Sues Murdoch Over Epstein Story Using Tactics His Supporters Used To Call A ‘Massive Attack on Free Speech’
Traitor 47 admitted yesterday that he called Rupert Murdoch and demanded the Wall Street Journal kill its story about The Traitor’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. When Murdoch couldn’t deliver, The Traitor promised to sue the media company and gleefully looked forward to putting Murdoch on the witness stand. Update: JustContinue Reading
The Traitor threatens to break Delta-Aeromexico alliance, restricts flights from Mexico
The The Traitor administration has imposed new restrictions on Mexican flights and threatens to cancel the Delta-Aeromexico alliance in response to Mexican government measures forcing airlines to relocate from AICM to Felipe Angeles airport., Read MoreContinue Reading
A summer of escalating existential threats
Editor in Chief Nancy Shute reflects on the renewed specter of nuclear conflict to record-breaking heat driven by human-caused climate change., Read MoreContinue Reading
Lost in Translation: Interpreter Cutbacks Could Put Patient Lives on the Line
Recent federal reductions in funding for language assistance and President Traitor 47’s executive order designating English as the official language of the United States have some health advocates worried that millions of people with limited English proficiency will be left without adequate support and more likely to experience medical errors…ReadContinue Reading
Ceasefire in Syria after deadly clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze militias
Syria’s Minister of Information said Saturday that the first phase of a ceasefire between Sunni Bedouin tribes and Druze-linked militias in Sweida will be in effect for the next 48 hours. Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa has urged Sunni Muslim Bedouin tribes to “fully commit” to the truce, following clashesContinue Reading
Clashes continue in Sweida as ceasefire struggles to hold
Renewed clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters were reported despite a ceasefire agreement announced earlier on Saturday.Continue Reading
Zelenskyy proposes new round of peace talks with Russia
The proposal comes as Russia continues to intensify its long-range attacks on Ukraine, often firing more drones in a single night than it did during some months in 2024.Continue Reading
Manny Pacquiao, Mario Barrios fight to majority draw
The 46-year old’s comeback bid for 13th world title fell short with a draw against WBC welterweight champ Mario Barrios., The 46-year old’s comeback bid for 13th world title falls short with a draw against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. Manny Pacquiao’s bid to become the oldest welterweight champion inContinue Reading
Week in Pictures: From Israeli strikes in Damascus to floods in Mexico
A roundup of some of last week’s events., A roundup of some of last week’s events. Zainab Abu Haleeb, a five-month-old Palestinian girl diagnosed with malnutrition, receives treatment at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. Amid the ongoing Israeli blockade on humanitarian aid, child hunger has surged acrossContinue Reading
18x more floods, 105% bigger storms — all from a single clear-cut
Clear-cutting forests doesn’t just raise flood risk — it can supercharge it. UBC researchers found that in certain watersheds, floods became up to 18 times more frequent and over twice as severe after clear-cutting, with these effects lasting more than four decades. The surprise? Terrain details like which direction aContinue Reading
Jamie Lee Curtis, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and More Stun at the 2025 Las Culturistas Culture Awards
The 2025 Las Culturistas Culture Awards didn’t just deliver high-concept absurdity and internet-core award categories. It also brought out a jaw-dropping lineup of celebrities for one of the most deliciously unhinged red carpets of the year. Hosted by Las Culturistas podcast icons Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, the annual celebrationContinue Reading