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Allegations: Hezbollah's Likely New Leader Untouchable

A Lebanese security source tells the news agency Reuters that the likely new Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine is "untouchable" after an Israeli attack on Beirut on Friday. Safieddine (sometimes spelled Safi al-Din) is a cousin of the former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and is believed to take over his role.
Allegations: Hezbollah's Likely New Leader Untouchable

Hamas claims responsibility for the Jaffa attack

The Islamist movement Hamas takes responsibility for Tuesday's shooting in Jaffa in southern Tel Aviv, where seven people were killed. This is reported by the news agency Reuters.
Hamas claims responsibility for the Jaffa attack

Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah Killed

The Shia movement Hizbollah confirms: Leader Hassan Nasrallah has been killed. In a statement, the militia group says that Nasrallah "has been reunited with his immortal martyr friends".
Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah Killed

Hollywood Film Stars Sell AI Voices to Meta

Hollywood stars such as Judi Dench, Kristen Bell, John Cena, Awkwafina, and Keegan-Michael Key have lent their voices to Meta's new chat robot, according to a source with insight for [Reuters](https://www. reuters.
Hollywood Film Stars Sell AI Voices to Meta

Unexpectedly Gloomy in Germany - Forecast Slashed

The German business climate deteriorates for the fourth month in a row and the decline is greater than feared, according to a monthly index from the analysis institute Ifo. At the same time, leading economic institutes in Germany are lowering their growth forecast for 2024 and 2025.
Unexpectedly Gloomy in Germany - Forecast Slashed

The Norwegian Oil Fund Considers Dumping War Shares

The Norwegian oil fund – one of the world's largest owners of listed shares – may need to sell shares in companies that contribute to Israel's warfare in Palestinian areas due to new ethical guidelines. This [reports the news agency Reuters](https://www.
The Norwegian Oil Fund Considers Dumping War Shares

"Reduced risk of major war"

The risk of a major war in the Middle East has decreased somewhat, at least in the short-term perspective. That assessment is made by the US Defense Chief Charles Brown, [according to the news agency Reuters](https://www.
"Reduced risk of major war"

Reuters Security Adviser Killed in Russian Attack

A security advisor from the news agency Reuters was killed in a Russian attack on a hotel in the city of Kramatorsk in Ukraine, confirms the news agency. .
Reuters Security Adviser Killed in Russian Attack

Russia and Ukraine carry out major prisoner exchange

Russia and Ukraine have agreed on a major exchange of 230 prisoners of war – 115 on each side. .
Russia and Ukraine carry out major prisoner exchange

Sniffer Dog to Detect Bed Bugs in Olympic Luggage

No uninvited guests should follow from the Olympic Games. At least not to South Korea.
Sniffer Dog to Detect Bed Bugs in Olympic Luggage

Sources: Ceasefire Can Stop Iran's Revenge

The only thing that can prevent Iran from carrying out a revenge attack on Israel is an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza, according to three high-ranking Iranian representatives for the news agency [Reuters](https://www. reuters.
Sources: Ceasefire Can Stop Iran's Revenge

High Cost for Extreme Weather in China

Extreme rainfall and widespread flooding caused the bill for natural damages in China to almost double in July, compared to the same period last year, according to official figures. The economic losses resulting from July's natural disasters amounted to 76.
High Cost for Extreme Weather in China

Drying behind increased deforestation in Amazon

The deforestation of the Amazon rainforests in Brazil is increasing for the first time in a long time. Prolonged drought – and a strike among environmental workers – are some of the reasons.
Drying behind increased deforestation in Amazon

Harris to anxious donors: We will win

USA's Vice President Kamala Harris assured some of the Democrats' heaviest donors on Friday that the party will win the presidential election in November. .
Harris to anxious donors: We will win

Cocoa farmers smuggle to make ends meet

Cocoa farmers in Ghana smuggle their goods to the neighboring country of Ivory Coast to make ends meet in a time of poor harvests, increased costs, and a falling currency. .
Cocoa farmers smuggle to make ends meet

Trump gets full access to Facebook

Donald Trump is given full access again to his accounts on Facebook and Instagram. This is stated by the parent company Meta according to the news agency Reuters and the news site The Hill.
Trump gets full access to Facebook

Bosch considering Whirlpool takeover

The German white goods giant and Electrolux competitor Bosch has been in contact with advisers about a possible bid for the American competitor Whirlpool, reports news agency Reuters, citing three sources. According to the sources, it is not clear whether Bosch will make a bid for Whirlpool.
Bosch considering Whirlpool takeover

Multiple fatalities following airstrike on school building in Gaza

Several people were killed on Sunday in an Israeli air raid on a school building near Gaza City where humanitarian aid was being distributed, witnesses on the spot told Reuters. .
Multiple fatalities following airstrike on school building in Gaza

The price tag on Ferrari's new electric car: 5,6 miljoner kronor

Speculators on Ferrari's first electric car will have to be prepared to pay 500,000 euros, equivalent to approximately 5. 6 million Swedish kronor.
The price tag on Ferrari's new electric car: 5,6 miljoner kronor

Brawl in the stands ahead of Georgia's European Championship debut

It was rowdy in the stands before the match between Turkey and championship debutant Georgia in the European Championship. Several fights are said to have broken out between the nations' supporters inside the stadium in Dortmund.
Brawl in the stands ahead of Georgia's European Championship debut

Residents: Israel pushes deeper into Rafah

Inhabitants of the Gaza Strip testify to intense Israeli attacks on the city of Rafah from the air, from the sea, and on land. .
Residents: Israel pushes deeper into Rafah

EU and Nato: Limit Russian Freedom of Movement

Eight EU countries want the EU to stop Russian diplomats from moving freely within the EU. "Free movement throughout the Schengen area for holders of Russian diplomatic passports, accredited in one country, facilitates malicious activities", the eight write in a letter to EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell, according to the news agency [Reuters](https://www.
EU and Nato: Limit Russian Freedom of Movement

Greek Warning: Risk of Destroyed Tourist Destinations

Paradise beaches, historical ruins, and sun-kissed days attracted 33 million visitors to Greece in 2023 – five million more than the previous year. In a new report, the country's ombudsman warns that the number of tourists risks negatively impacting the environment, reports news agency [Reuters](https://www.
Greek Warning: Risk of Destroyed Tourist Destinations

Ceasefire talks delayed over details: "Stop haggling"

It was said to be close, but an agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza War is delayed. The war's parties accuse each other of preventing the final step.
Ceasefire talks delayed over details: "Stop haggling"
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