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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed reports that Hamas has accepted a proposal from Arab mediators for a partial hostage deal, signaling Israel’s determination to pursue its military campaign in Gaza until its broader objectives are met. In a video statement, Netanyahu said he had met with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) commanders earlier to discuss plans to take over Gaza City and “complete our missions.” He underscored that despite media reports suggesting Hamas is under “immense pressure,” Israel will not shift its priorities toward a limited agreement. Netanyahu emphasized that the war would only end if Hamas agreed to release…

The remains of Alain Christophe Traoré, known online as Alino Faso, were repatriated to Burkina Faso from Côte d’Ivoire this week, touching off public mourning, street protests and renewed demands for an independent investigation into his death. Traoré, a prominent social media influencer and supporter of Burkina Faso’s ruling junta, was found dead in late July in a cell at a gendarmerie school in Abidjan. Ivorian authorities say he hanged himself with bedsheets; Burkinabe officials and Traoré’s supporters have rejected that finding, calling it a “villainous murder” and demanding transparency. Hundreds of people dressed in white marched from the Thomas…

As Russia marked its annual Victory Day parade this year, Ukrainian television screens were abruptly taken over by hackers backing the Kremlin. Instead of local programming, viewers were shown live footage from Moscow’s Red Square columns of tanks, military aircraft, and troops marching in formation. The brazen satellite hijack was more than propaganda. It underscored how modern warfare extends beyond land, sea, and air into cyberspace and the reaches of space itself. “Impairing a satellite’s ability to communicate can cause massive disruption,” warned Tom Pace, CEO of cybersecurity firm NetRise and a former U.S. Marine. “Imagine if an entire population…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives at the White House today flanked by a powerful coalition of European leaders, in a rare display of unity aimed at pressuring U.S. President Donald Trump to stand firm against Russia. The hastily arranged meeting comes just days after Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where the U.S. leader abruptly abandoned his push for a Ukraine ceasefire and instead endorsed pursuing a full peace agreement. The move rattled allies who fear concessions could embolden Moscow. A Diplomatic Show of Force Joining Zelenskyy in Washington are European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen,…

U.S. President Donald Trump abandoned his push for an immediate Ukraine ceasefire during a high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, instead aligning with Moscow’s call for a broader peace accord. The meeting, held at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, ended with Trump announcing that the “best way to end the horrific war” is through a comprehensive peace agreement rather than a temporary ceasefire. The reversal marked a dramatic shift from his earlier threats of “severe consequences” and sanctions if Putin refused to halt hostilities. From Ceasefire to Peace Agreement Trump’s pivot followed consultations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

South Africa has opened a sweeping national dialogue aimed at tackling the country’s most pressing challenges, from poverty and inequality to corruption and unemployment, which remains above 30 percent. The two-day convention in Pretoria marks the beginning of what President Cyril Ramaphosa has described as a “soul-searching process” involving civic groups, political parties, and ordinary citizens. The initiative follows the African National Congress (ANC)’s loss of its parliamentary majority in the 2024 election, which resulted in a coalition government. Ramaphosa emphasized that the process is designed to be inclusive and people-led. To lend credibility, he appointed an Eminent Persons Group…

A tragic bus crash in the Algerian capital has left 18 people dead and 24 others injured after a passenger bus veered off a bridge and plunged into the Oued El Harrach streambed late Friday afternoon. The accident occurred around 5:45 p.m., drawing a massive emergency response that deployed 25 ambulances, 16 divers, and four rescue boats. Civilians were the first to act, wading into the water to pull victims from the partially submerged bus before rescue teams arrived. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune declared a national day of mourning, ordered flags at half-mast across the country, and extended condolences to the…

Portugal has moved swiftly to demand answers after Guinea-Bissau ordered the expulsion of reporting teams from state news agency Lusa and two African units of public broadcaster RTP, escalating political tensions ahead of the country’s delayed elections. A decree issued Friday instructed the journalists to leave by August 19, though neither Bissau nor Lisbon has provided an official explanation. The expulsions come just months before Guinea-Bissau’s rescheduled presidential and legislative elections, set for November 23. Portugal’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that it has summoned Guinea-Bissau’s ambassador for urgent talks, with a meeting expected on Saturday. President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who announced…

South Africa will begin a “national dialogue” on Friday aimed at uniting citizens, political parties, and civic groups in tackling the nation’s most pressing challenges. The two-day opening convention in Pretoria marks the start of a series of public discussions expected to span all nine provinces. Initiated by President Cyril Ramaphosa after calls from civil society, the dialogue seeks to address deep-rooted issues more than three decades after the end of apartheid, including high poverty and inequality, rampant crime, corruption, and an unemployment rate exceeding 30%. Ramaphosa described the initiative as a “people-led, society-wide process” to reflect on the state…

Residents of San Ciprián de Viñas were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday after the regional government declared a level 2 emergency in response to advancing wildfires. The evacuation adds to a growing crisis across Spain, where more than 10,000 people have been displaced since early August. The fires have already claimed three lives, including a volunteer firefighter in the Madrid region. In Asturias, crews have been working from the early morning hours to control flames in the Cangas de Narcea area. Officials warn that while calmer winds have given firefighters a temporary advantage, persistent hot and dry conditions will continue…