Canada and Malta to recognize Palestinian state, joining France and possibly Britain
Both countries said they would make the formal announcement at the UN General Assembly in New York in September.
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President Trump’s Vision of U.S. Shipbuilding Requires Rebuilding An Industry
President Trump wants to bring shipbuilding back to the U.S. to counter China and boost American jobs. The ambitious goal will require rebuilding infrastructure and retraining a workforce. And in Paris, twenty years of discouraging car traffic and planting trees is yielding cleaner air and revitalized river banks and public spaces.
England’s Birmingham bids farewell to Ozzy Osbourne, its homegrown heavy metal hero
Fans and relatives of the late Ozzy Osbourne converged to pay their final respects to metal star in his home city.
Syrian ceasefire tests the loyalties of Druze communities in Golan Heights
A fragile ceasefire between Druze fighters and armed Bedouin clans in Syria has brought an uneasy pause in the violence there but a strain on Syria’s interim government, and tested the loyalties of the Druze communities across the border in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
What does recognising a Palestinian state mean?
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions.
Celebrate World Photography Day by showing NPR the coolest shot you’ve ever captured
World Photography Day is celebrated on Aug. 19 to celebrate the storytelling behind photos. This year, NPR wants to hear the story behind your favorite picture you’ve taken.
Why did Russian mega earthquake not cause more tsunami damage?
What caused them and why hasn’t the impact so far been as bad as initially feared?
A tsunami makes its way across the Pacific, with waves hitting the U.S. West Coast
A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Far East is sending tsunami waves to Hawaii, Alaska, California and Oregon. More countries, like Peru and Chile, are bracing for impact.
News24 | ‘Thank God, we fled’: Thailand granny returns to destroyed home after deadly Cambodia war
After hearing that a nearby convenience store had been hit by shelling from Cambodia last week, Koon Kantho quickly packed her essentials, locked up her home and scurried to safety at a relative’s house with her family.
Trump dashes hopes of a trade deal with India by Aug. 1, announcing 25% tariffs
President Trump said he would pose an additional penalty on India for its trade relations with Russia, which Trump is trying to pressure over its war with Ukraine.
Family and fans give Ozzy Osbourne emotional send-off
A tearful Sharon Osbourne accompanies Ozzy’s coffin through Birmingham, watched by a large crowd.
Greetings from Khartoum, Sudan, where those with the least offer their guests the most
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
News24 | Scientists warn: 8.8 ‘megathrust’ quake off Russia could trigger aftershocks for months
The 8.8 magnitude quake off Russia that triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific occurred on what is known as a “megathrust fault”, where the denser Pacific Plate is sliding underneath the lighter North American Plate, scientists said.
Tsunami warning sparks evacuations in Japan and US after powerful Russia earthquake
Tsunami waves have been reported across the Pacific following the 8.8 magnitude quake, but there are no initial reports of severe damage or injuries.
News24 | French Polynesia authorities warn of tsunami waves up to 4m high after quake
Authorities in French Polynesia warned the population of several of the Marquesas Islands to expect tsunami waves up to 4m high after a huge quake off Russia’s Far east.
UK may recognize a Palestinian state. And, EPA proposes removing pollution limits
The United Kingdom says it will recognize a Palestinian state in September if Israel doesn’t agree to a ceasefire in Gaza. And, in a win for automakers, the EPA proposes reversing pollution limits.
India and US set for launch of ‘first-of-its-kind’ satellite
Nasa-Isro joint mission Nisar will record the minutest of changes in the land, sea or ice sheets.
Japan’s Fukushima plant workers evacuate after tsunami warning
Wednesday’s tsunami warning is bringing back memories of one of the world’s worst nuclear disasters.
India says it killed militants behind the deadly attack on civilians in Kashmir
Three months after militants killed 26 tourists at a scenic meadow in the Himalayas, India said on Tuesday that its security forces had found and killed three gunmen behind the massacre.
Hawaiians cram roads away from coasts as tsunami waves arrive
Following early warnings to evacuate coastal areas, thousands of Hawaiians head for higher ground – for many it isn’t the first time.
News24 | Gaza seen from above: debris and darkness
The Gaza Strip, largely deprived of electricity by Israel since the start of the war, appears seven times less bright at night than before October 7, 2023, according to AFP analysis of NASA satellite data.