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On Monday, Nasser Hospital – the largest in southern Gaza and one of the few still partially operating in the Strip – was hit twice by Israeli strikes.At least 20 people were reportedly killed, including journalists and medical staff. The attack has drawn international condemnation and the United Nations has said “there must be justice”. On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a “tragic mishap”. On Tuesday the Israeli military said the strike had targeted a “camera positioned by Hamas”, without providing evidence, but added that further investigation was needed into how the strikes had been authorised.BBC Verify…

The administration of United States President Donald Trump is considering taking a stake in domestic defence contractors, including the aerospace company Lockheed Martin.On Tuesday, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hinted at the administration making a possible investment in the company as he defended Trump’s push for a greater role in business.“They’re thinking about it,” Lutnick told the news outlet CNBC when asked if the administration was considering taking pieces of contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing or Palantir Technologies.While Lutnick cited Pentagon leaders as the source of his information, he also indicated that deals were far from being finalised.“There’s a…

Stronger police presence is called for to monitor the former president, who is under house arrest awaiting trial.Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has requested the police to tighten security around former President Jair Bolsonaro’s home while he is under house arrest.Moraes on Monday sent a notice to police calling for full-time monitoring near Bolsonaro’s house to ensure he is complying with the restraining orders against him.Earlier this month, the embattled former president was placed under house arrest after Moraes determined that he had violated precautionary measures imposed by the court restricting his social media use and political messaging.Police…

Australia thrashed South Africa by 276 runs in the final one-day international in Mackay to avoid a first clean sweep in an ODI series on home soil.The hosts amassed their second-highest ODI total as they finished on 431, with their top three all scoring centuries.They went on to secure their second-biggest ODI victory, with South Africa all out for 155 in 24.5 overs as Cooper Connolly – two days after his 22nd birthday – took five wickets for just 22 runs.South Africa, who suffered their heaviest ODI defeat in terms of runs, had already clinched the series by winning the…

new video loaded: Protesters in Israel Demand End of War in Gaza and Release of HostagestranscriptBacktranscriptProtesters in Israel Demand End of War in Gaza and Release of HostagesIsraelis took to the streets to urge the government to take action to free hostages held in Gaza, as the Israeli military pushed ahead with a widening offensive in Gaza City.Today is a day of resistance here in Israel. The families of the hostages called upon the people of Israel to go out to the street and to demand from the government of Israel to end this war and to bring all our…

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dropped news of their engagement on a Tuesday afternoon, interrupting work meetings, lighting up group chats and prompting ESPN to send a push notification about the announcement.As with everything about Swift, who curates her image with such calculation that there are college courses and newspaper beats dedicated to her, this was more than just an Instagram post. Her good news prompted reactions from fans, brands and a few politicians looking to mine engagement off the superstar.For one, there was the fashion. The $400 Ralph Lauren striped sundress Swift wore in her engagement photos promptly sold…

Android’s open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its next security initiative could make the biggest concessions yet in the name of blocking bad apps.Google has announced plans to begin verifying the identities of all Android app developers, and not just those publishing on the Play Store. Google intends to verify developer identities no matter where they offer their content, and apps without verification won’t work on most Android devices in the coming years.Google used…

The glittering TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) trophy has arrived in East Africa — not just as silverware to be lifted, but as a symbol of a region finally stepping onto the centre stage of African football. For the first time in history, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are co-hosting a major continental tournament, with the final set for Nairobi’s Moi Sports Centre Kasarani on Saturday. And on Tuesday night, the trophy took centre stage at Nation Television (NTV), where former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama spoke of what this moment means for a region long overlooked in African football. “This…

We asked 10 notable cultural figures — including Questlove, Ezra Klein, Kristin Cavallari and the candidates for New York City mayor — for their personal summer anthem of 2025. Their answers have range.

23 The battle for control of two major iron ore deposits in Cameroon has turned into a serious legal and financial fight involving international banks, local billionaires, and questions about fraud. At the centre of the case are the Nkout deposit, estimated at 2.7 billion tons, and the Ntem deposit, estimated at 98 million tons, both located in southern Cameroon. The two deposits are among the largest untapped iron ore resources in the country, but their development has been trapped in controversy. The ownership dispute is tied to Cameroon Mining Exploration (Caminex), a local subsidiary of the bankrupt British group,…