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Previous indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, facilitated by mediators, ended without any results to end the Israel-Palestine war.Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to discuss a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, as Israel intensifies its offensive to seize Gaza City.“El-Sisi and the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar stressed the importance of efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza,” according to a statement by the Egyptian presidency on Monday.The two leaders “affirmed their rejection of the reoccupation of the Gaza Strip…

Indian production house Abundantia Entertainment is partnering with Collective Media Network’s Historyverse division to produce what they’re calling the first of its kind AI-generated, theatrically released motion picture made in India, centered on the story of Hindu god Hanuman. Titled “Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal,” the project, set for worldwide theatrical release in 2026 on Hanuman Jayanti, a festival celebrating the birth of the deity, will draw from the sacred texts of Indian epic “Ramayana” and Puranic literature to create what producers describe as an “awe-inspiring, visual odyssey designed to be enjoyed as a shared experience in theaters.” The production…

Travel abroad is an exceptional opportunity to create amazing memories and experience moments that will stay with you for life. Every day of travel offers endless possibilities for discovery, meeting new people, connecting with fascinating cultures, and deepening knowledge about the wider world. The key to turning every moment into a special experience is knowing how to seize every opportunity, how to connect with locals, and how to turn even simple situations into precious memories. How Do You Turn Every Day into a Real Adventure? Every day of travel is a blank page waiting to be filled with fascinating experiences.…

Dan WareingBBC News, LiverpoolReutersAntoine Semenyo reported being racially abused during the opening match of the Premier League seasonA man who was arrested on suspicion of racially abusing Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during the opening match of the Premier League season at Anfield has been banned from every football stadium in the UK. The Cherries’ Friday game against Liverpool was briefly halted in the 29th minute after Semenyo flagged it up to the referee.A 47-year-old man from Liverpool, who was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence, has been conditionally bailed, Merseyside Police said.The conditions include…

“I don’t feel particularly unhappy about my work being used to train AI,” says Japanese novelist Rie Qudan. “Even if it is copied, I feel confident there’s a part of me that will remain, which nobody can copy.”The 34-year old author is talking to me via Zoom from her home near Tokyo, ahead of the publication of the English-language translation of her fourth novel, Sympathy Tower Tokyo. The book attracted controversy in Japan when it won a prestigious prize, despite being partly written by ChatGPT.At the heart of Sympathy Tower Tokyo is a Japanese architect, Sara Machina, who has been commissioned to build…

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of trying to “humiliate” Ukraine and Europe by “deliberately killing civilians” before talks with Donald Trump in the Oval Office, to be attended by Ukraine’s president and a group of European leaders.Zelenskyy described the latest strikes by Moscow on four Ukrainian cities as “demonstrative and cynical”. At least seven people were killed in a drone attack on Kharkiv, including a small girl, while three were killed in another bombing in Zaporizhzhia, he said.The Russians were “aware that a meeting is taking place today in Washington that will address the end of the war,” Zelenskyy posted…

25 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, starting today, Monday, August 18, 2025. In a statement posted on its official X handle, INEC said the exercise will begin with the online pre-registration phase, allowing eligible Nigerians to start their registration via the portal www.cvr.inecnigeria.org before the physical exercise begins. According to the commission, in-person registration will start on Monday, August 25, 2025, and will take place at all its 37 state offices and 774 local government area (LGA) offices across the country. The electoral umpire explained that the…

Worm infestations may seem like a minor issue, but they pose a serious public health concern , especially in regions with warm climates and inadequate sanitation. Parasitic worms such as roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms can live undetected in the human body, often causing no immediate symptoms. However, if left untreated, they can lead to long-term health problems including fatigue, anemia, poor nutrient absorption, and a weakened immune system. Regular deworming is a crucial step in maintaining overall health and preventing these hidden threats from taking a toll on the body. Deworming involves the use of medication to remove parasitic worms…

Danai Nesta KupembaBBC NewsAnadolu via Getty ImagesAcross Europe several countries have been battling wildfiresSpain has sent 500 more troops to fight raging wildfires, bringing the total deployed to 1,900, as the death toll from the blazes has risen to four.On Sunday, a firefighter died after an accident during firefighting efforts when his truck fell down a steep hill, the Castile and León regional government said.Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed “sadness” and “desolation” on X at the latest death.In neighbouring Portugal, where fires are also blazing, another firefighter was killed on Sunday in a “tragic” traffic accident, President Marcelo Rebelo…

United States President Donald Trump will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for high-stakes peace talks at the White House on Monday.After a summit in Alaska on Friday with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, Trump suggested on Sunday that a peace agreement could come quickly if Zelenskyy cedes eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region to Russia. The summit had ended with no peace deal despite high hopes leading up to it.Zelenskyy will be joined in Washington, DC, by several European leaders who will be there to support Ukraine’s position and push for its direct involvement in any peace deal and for that deal…