Why ‘Global’ Conferences Aren’t Global
Global conversations are often shaped without those most affected and structural barriers keep Global South voices out of key international forums.
Month: July 2025
Linux 6.16-rc4 Launches Out With Filesystem, Driver, and Hardware Fixes
Linus Torvalds has officially announced the release of Linux 6.16-rc4, marking the halfway point in the development cycle for the upcoming 6.16 kernel. Despite a notably large merge window, Torvalds described the release candidate process as “fair…
Israeli army officers admit shelling hungry Palestinians at Gaza aid points: Haaretz
Israeli military officials have admitted that they fired on Palestinians seeking humanitarian aid at distribution points in the Gaza Strip, including with artillery shells, even when the civilians posed no threat to the forces, according to a report b…
Rare weather phenomenon grips Portugal beach during heatwave
This is the moment a rare phenomenon was spotted at a beach in Portugal, as the country faces a heatwave with highs of 42C.
Sinaloa cartel’s new alliance with rival could transform global drug trade
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, July 1: The French left-wing papers rejoice after a controversial public broadcasting bill is rejected by parliament. The New York Times looks at how the Sinaloa cartel is making new alliances with enemies, which could reshape …
Kim Jong Un Publicly Mourns Troops Killed Fighting for Russia for First Time | World News – Hindustan Times – Hindustan Times
Kim Jong Un Publicly Mourns Troops Killed Fighting for Russia for First Time | World News – Hindustan Times Hindustan TimesKim Jong Un Publicly Mourns Troops Killed Fighting for Russia for First Time WSJNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un s…
Witnesses describe grim aftermath of Israeli strike on busy Gaza cafe – The Guardian
Witnesses describe grim aftermath of Israeli strike on busy Gaza cafe The Guardian74 killed in Gaza as Israeli forces strike a cafe and fire on people seeking food NPRAftermath of an Israeli air attack on a Gaza cafe Al…
Thai court suspends PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra over leaked phone call
Thailand’s top court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pending investigation over a leaked call.
Drones become the latest weapon in Colombia conflict (21/6/2025)
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France bans smoking in more public spaces
🚬❌ #France has introduced a new #smoking ban on parks, public gardens, bus shelters, beaches and other outdoor public spaces. The aim is to protect young people from passive smoke and work towards shaping a tobacco-free generation.
What do the smoki…