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Bolivians go to polls in election that could end 20 years of leftist rule
Rightwing candidates lead polling ahead of fragmented left amid country’s worst economic crisis in four decadesBolivians are going to the polls in an election that could mark a shift to the right and the end of nearly 20 years of rule by the leftist Movimiento al Socialismo (Mas).The party, which came to power with the first election of Evo Morales in 2005, risks losing its legal status if it fails to reach 3% of the vote – a threshold it has not hit in polls. Continue reading...
'Pathetic and humiliating': MAGA fury erupts as world leaders unite to thwart Trump 'trap'
European world leaders united to announce they would attend a White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, leading MAGA supporters to complain online.Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany, is one of many European leaders who announced they would be accompanying Zelenskyy on a trip to meet Trump. A former Trump insider recently warned that the meeting was a "trap" by Putin and Trump against Zelenskyy."Tomorrow I will travel with President Zelenskyy and other European heads of state and government to Washington. We will exchange views with US President Trump on the status of peace efforts, security guarantees, territorial issues, and further support for Ukraine," Merz wrote.This outraged many MAGA supporters, such as author Hans Mahncke."After little Volodymir’s meltdown at the last meeting he is back but this time must be chaperoned by Europe’s regional manager caste. The whole spectacle is so pathetic and humiliating," he wrote.A conservative Christian account, @LIz77306, complained about the participation of Ursula von der Leyen, president of the EU Commission."Ursula, Do you think he will be respectful of our @Potus's efforts & extensive hours, planning to make this happen?" the user asked. "Or will he present in his normal T-Shirt attire & flipped, intitled attitude to our country & Chief? To be clear... We are the main catalyst in regards to monetary help & weapons. THIS IS NOT OUR WAR! YET WE/OUR CHIEF IS DIVERTING PRECIOUS TIME TO THIS THAT COULD BE SPENT ON AMERICANS. MAKE THIS HAPPEN & THE KILLING ON BOTH SIDES STOP!"MAGA commentator Gunther Eagleman said on Sunday, "Zelensky is going to f--- this up, isn’t he?"An account called Maga Puppy said of the Ukrainian leader's red line on giving land, "I don't think Zelensky had the clout he imagined. Even with US sanctions Russia can really ramp it up and push in even further."Economics professor Roman Sheremeta had another take, saying, "This is the right move.""Zelensky won’t be flying to Trump alone — he’ll be joined by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other top European leaders. His plane has already departed with a stop in Brussels. Media report that NATO Secretary General Rutte, French President Macron, UK Prime Minister Starmer, German Chancellor Merz, Italian Prime Minister Meloni, and Finnish President Stubb may also fly to Washington," he wrote Sunday. "More names could be added. A united front. Europe stands with Ukraine."Akash Maniam chimed in, "Forget cards, Zelenskyy's bringing the whole deck to Washington."
‘Pray for rain’: wildfires in Canada are now burning where they never used to
Canada’s response to the extreme weather threat is being upended as the traditional epicentre of the blazes shifts as the climate warmsRoad closures, evacuations, travel chaos and stern warnings from officials have become fixtures of Canada’s wildfire season. But as the country goes through its second-worst burn on record, the blazes come with a twist: few are coming from the western provinces, the traditional centre of destruction.Instead, the worst of the fires have been concentrated in the prairie provinces and the Atlantic region, with bone-dry conditions upending how Canada responds to a threat that is only likely to grow as the climate warms. Continue reading...
Ex-Israeli intelligence chief said 50 Palestinians must die for every 7 October victim
‘It does not matter if they are children,’ said Aharon Haliva in recorded comments calling the death toll ‘necessary’The Israeli general who headed military intelligence on 7 October 2023 has said 50 Palestinians must die for every person killed that day and “it does not matter now if they are children”, in recordings broadcast by Israel’s Channel 12 TV station.Aharon Haliva said the toll in Gaza, which he put at more than 50,000 dead, was “necessary” as a “message to future generations” of Palestinians. Continue reading...
Israeli plan to displace 1 million Palestinians spreads fear in Gaza
Population devastated by repeated displacement, hunger and lack of medical supplies braces for further humanitarian disaster Palestinians were gripped by fear and anxiety on Sunday after the Israeli military said it was preparing for the forcible displacement of 1 million people from Gaza City.The announcement came days after Israel said it intended to launch a new offensive to seize control of the territory’s largest urban centre, in a plan that raised international alarm, and ahead of the IDF’s latest attacks in the Palestinian territory which Gaza’s health officials said had killed at least 40 people on Saturday including a baby in a tent and people seeking aid. Continue reading...
Trump to meet Zelenskyy with sweetener for peace deal but land swaps still a major sticking point
President Trump will try to advance peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Monday by offering security guarantees similar to NATO's Article 5 protection that Russian President Vladimir Putin accepted at the summit Friday in Alaska.
High-tech drones turn Ukraine's front line into a deadly kill zone, complicating evacuations
In eastern Ukraine, medics face increasing challenges as evacuations become more dangerous due to drone warfare
Pakistan expands rescue and relief efforts after floods kill over 200
Pakistani officials say they are expanding rescue and relief operations after flash floods killed more than 220 people in a single northwest district and destroyed homes, roads, and businesses
5.8 magnitude quake rocks Indonesia's Sulawesi island
A magnitude 5.8 undersea earthquake shook the eastern side of Indonesia on Sunday morning, injuring dozens of people, including two in critical condition
Senegal's 'schools for husbands' aim to shift gender roles, keep mothers from dying
Senegal's “schools for husbands” have been training hundreds of men in largely conservative communities on issues ranging from women's rights to the need to help with household chores
Pakistan will not restrict mountaineering expeditions despite the recent deaths of climbers
A Pakistani official says there are no warnings or restrictions for mountaineering expeditions in the north
With the Bayeux Tapestry that tells of their long rivalry, France and Britain are making nice
The Bayeux Tapestry, a medieval masterpiece depicting the 1066 Norman conquest of England, is set for a new chapter
Aug 18, 2025