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Authorities say the incident happened overnight between the two Shia holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.More than 600 Shia pilgrims in Iraq have been briefly hospitalised with respiratory problems after inhaling chlorine as the result of a leak at a water treatment station, according to authorities.The incident took place overnight on the route between the two Shia holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, in the centre and south of Iraq, respectively.This year, several million Shia Muslim pilgrims are expected to make their way to Karbala, which houses the shrines of the revered Imam Hussein and his brother Abbas.There, they will…

Brussels-based Best Friend Forever has boarded Geneviève Dulude-De Celles’ “Nina Roza”. The film has been selected for Locarno’s First Look. In the film, a viral video of an eight-year-old Bulgarian girl, a painting prodigy, is circulating online. The phenomenon catches the attention of a collector eager to acquire her work. Mihail is sent to assess the value of the young girl’s paintings. But in order to do it, he must return to his home country for the first time in nearly 30 years – and face the ghosts of his past. Currently in post-production, it will premiere in early 2026.…

Monrovia — Liberia is sitting on a multi-million-dollar climate finance opportunity–but without action, the window is closing fast. While other African nations cash in on their forests and coastlines through regulated carbon markets, Liberia has yet to establish a Carbon Market Authority (CMA)–the key institution needed to unlock carbon trading, regulate emissions deals, and ensure local communities benefit. Experts warn that without the CMA, Liberia risks losing out on tens of millions of dollars annually from forest conservation, mangrove restoration, and Blue Economy projects. Gabon, Kenya, and Ghana already have national frameworks in place–Gabon earned $150 million from a single…

NewsFeedProtesters in major cities around the world have marched to oppose Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City, its campaign of starvation, and its genocide of Palestinians. Demonstrators say the 22-month war of extermination must end.Published On 10 Aug 202510 Aug 2025

Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa pass away within a day of each other after separate bouts on the same card.Two Japanese boxers have died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts on the same card at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall.Shigetoshi Kotari, 28, collapsed shortly after completing a 12-round draw against Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) junior lightweight champion Yamato Hata on August 2.He underwent emergency brain surgery for a subdural haematoma – a condition in which blood collects between the brain and skull – but died on Friday.“Rest in peace, Shigetoshi Kotari,” the World Boxing Organization (WBO) wrote on social…

Pinterest CEO Bill Ready told investors on the company’s second-quarter earnings call that the social app and inspirational bookmarking site could be considered an “AI-enabled shopping assistant.” However, he thinks that the agentic web, where AI agents shop on users’ behalf, is still far in the future. The remarks were made in response to a question about the agentic web, which could impact the search funnel and businesses like Pinterest, which positions itself at the early stages of the shopping journey — around the time when users are seeking ideas that could later turn into purchases. Investors are likely concerned…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureThe Israeli military has just posted to X to say that two projectiles were “likely” launched from Gaza and crossed into Israel.It wrote: Following the alerts activated in the Gaza Envelope, it is likely that two launches from the Gaza Strip crossed into the country’s territory, interception attempts were made, and their results are under review. ShareHere are some of the latest images coming out of the newswires from Gaza:A view captured near the Gaza border shows tank and armoured vehicle movements of the Israeli army. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesPalestinian…

Watch: The BBC’s Emir Nader reports from protests against PM Netanyahu’s plans for GazaThousands of protesters have taken to the streets across Israel to oppose the government’s plan to expand its military operation in Gaza. On Friday, Israel’s security cabinet approved five principles to end the war that included ‘taking security control’ over the Gaza Strip, with the Israeli military saying it would “prepare for taking control” of Gaza City.Protesters, including family members of 50 hostages in Gaza, 20 of whom are still thought to be alive, fear the plan puts the lives of hostages at risk, and urged the…

A new exhibition highlights three Illinois photographers whose work captures the after-dark life of midwest cities and towns. Robin Bailey, Jim Hill and Dave Jordano capture unusually compelling contrasts and independent businesses that have survived decades of change, from Michigan to Ohio. Midwestern Nights is on display at the Center for Photographic Art in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, until 8 September

NewsFeed‘This is a death cabinet.’ Thousands of Israelis have marched in Tel Aviv to demand an end to the war on Gaza and the return of captives, a day after Israel’s security cabinet announced plans to occupy Gaza City.Published On 10 Aug 202510 Aug 2025