Food relief NGO founded by José Andrés in 2010
Fontaines DC has released a new album, Dopamine Chamber, marking a shift from post-punk to expansive, synth-driven sounds. The band’s ascent continues with a major 2027 tour and headline ambitions, while peers like The Temperance Movement release new material, signalling a vibrant UK rock scene.
Al-Shaibani and Netanyahu have traded statements after Israel attacked the Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria, saying there was no Turkish military build-up at the site. Damascus maintains the base remains Syrian, while Ankara denies any Turkish presence. The strike has drawn regional condemnation and heightened tensions among Syria, Turkey and Israel.
President Trump has announced an "economic D‑Day" aimed at isolating Iran, warning any country or firm that provides a "lifeline" to Tehran will face "tremendous economic consequences." Treasury officials have signalled stepped-up secondary sanctions. Markets have reacted this week as crude has risen and US equities have fallen while Iran has rejected the move.
Australia has pressed Israel for justice for Zomi Frankcom and six World Central Kitchen colleagues killed in Gaza in April 2024. Israel has decided not to prosecute those involved, citing serious failures but no criminal misconduct. Australia warns this falls far short of accountability and says it will pursue all avenues, including legal options, while consulting the Frankcom family.
The Times of Israel, BBC Business, France 24 and Bloomberg report that Israel has opened tenders for about 1,200 settlement homes in the E1 corridor, east of Jerusalem. The move draws international condemnation and raises concerns about a two-state solution. France, Germany, Italy and the UK join in urging reconsideration, while the EU and UN caution on the broader implications for regional stability.
The Israeli Defense Forces have admitted firing at a family’s car as they fled an evacuation route, killing six in Gaza City. Two medics in the rescue ambulance were killed as it approached. Investigations are launched, but families and Red Crescent responders question the justice and timing.
The UK, Canada and Australia have said Israel has acted shamefully by declining criminal probes into the April 2024 drone strike that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in central Gaza. The three governments have said they have spent more than two years pressing Israel for accountability and have summoned Israeli envoys.
A derecho swept through Gary, Indiana, on Aug. 11, causing widespread outages and damage. Ten days later, tens of thousands remain without power as residents and businesses struggle to stay open. Restaurants like Koney King have adapted to keep serving the community, while others have faced more severe losses.
Montreal's City Council has passed a watered-down motion expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people and civilian victims, while removing calls to sever ties with Israel and denounce apartheid. The amended motion backs international law and calls on federal and provincial governments to lead diplomacy, amid ongoing debates and protests.
The Nepal region has suffered a catastrophic glacier-induced flood, with over 360 confirmed dead and more than 1,300 missing as rescue efforts continue. Helicopters are being used to reach cut-off areas, and aid groups are deploying shelters, food, and medical supplies while outlining ongoing recovery needs.
NAZA, an 80‑minute documentary by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, has premiered at the Venice Film Festival, won a special jury prize and prompted sustained criticism from Israeli officials. The film presents anonymous testimony from 24 Israeli military and intelligence personnel alleging AI‑assisted targeting and frequent civilian deaths in Gaza; Israel’s defence establishment has rejected the claims and ordered inquiries.