Israel calls up 60,000 reservists ahead of Gaza City operation
Israel is calling up 60,000 reservists as its long-awaited assault to take control of Gaza City begins. Debora Patta reports.
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 20, 2025 – Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 20, 2025 Institute for the Study of WarHere’s the status of Russia’s meat-grinder offensive in Donetsk — as fate of the region hangs on peace deal New York PostRussia says captured thr…
Texas House passes Trump-backed map that could give Republicans five more seats in midterms
Vote comes after Democratic lawmakers temporarily fled state to stall passage of new map, which Trump wants to use to lock in Republican control in midterms next year
Mexico City mayor says police have arrested 13 in connection with killings of her staffers – AP News
Mexico City mayor says police have arrested 13 in connection with killings of her staffers AP NewsView Full Coverage on Google News
Canada failing its pledge to help evacuate Palestinians from Gaza, families say
Speakers described losing family members and of horrific conditions as the conflict approaches its two-year anniversary.
Voting machine company linked to Trump conspiracy used LA funds to create slush fund for bribing officials: prosecutors
Smartmatic and Dominion Voting Systems were both falsely accused of being part of a conspiracy to steal the 2020 election and have settled lawsuits against media networks for propagating such stories
Trump has bought more than $100m in bonds while president, disclosure shows
Forms posted online show Trump made over 600 financial purchases the day after he was inaugurated for second termDonald Trump has bought more than $100m in company, state and municipal bonds since taking office in January, according to new disclosures …
Brazilian police say ex-President Bolsonaro had planned to flee to Argentina seeking asylum
Brazil’s federal police said that messages found on the telephone of embattled former President Jair Bolsonaro show that at one point he wanted to flee to Argentina and request political asylum, according to documents seen Wednesday by the Associated P…
Texas lawmakers approve congressional maps favoring Republicans
Texas Republicans advanced new congressional maps on Wednesday that could secure the party up to five additional US House seats. The proposed districts, urged by former President Trump to boost GOP midterm chances, must now pass the state Senate and b…
Mustafa Suleyman says “Seemingly Conscious AI” is coming but is something to avoid, and that developers must build AI for people, not to be a digital person (Mustafa Suleyman)
Mustafa Suleyman:
Mustafa Suleyman says “Seemingly Conscious AI” is coming but is something to avoid, and that developers must build AI for people, not to be a digital person — Seemingly Conscious AI is Coming &mda…