Around 200 US soldiers landed in Israel to build a coordination base for humanitarian and security efforts linked to Gaza.Officials confirmed the troops will remain outside Gaza while supervising the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Central Command leader Brad Cooper inspected Gaza on Saturday to verify Israel’s troop pullback.“This mission succeeds without US forces entering Gaza,” Cooper stated, confirming his team will direct the operation. Ceasefire Brings Aid and Rebuilding Efforts Hamas agreed to free 48 hostages by Monday, with about 20 thought to be alive, in exchange for 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.Israel committed to easing…
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Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 20 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Political Science and Journalism from Stanford University. Throughout her career, she has contributed to outlets such as MSNBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Known for her thorough reporting and compelling storytelling, Rachel delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
The Guardian is set to expand its U.S. soccer coverage ahead of the 2026 Men’s World Cup in North America. The move includes hiring additional correspondents and launching new digital features aimed at enhancing coverage of U.S. national teams and domestic leagues. This initiative reflects the publication’s commitment to high-quality journalism tailored to American audiences. By increasing its presence in the U.S., The Guardian aims to provide more in-depth reporting, analysis, and insights on the growing soccer scene in the country. The expanded coverage will include detailed reporting on Major League Soccer, youth development programs, and the U.S. men’s and…
Major Investment Fuels Europe’s Digital Transformation Google invests €5 billion to grow its AI and cloud infrastructure in Belgium. The initiative represents the tech giant’s largest Belgian project to date, creating 300 new jobs and enhancing Wallonia’s data capabilities. It ranks among the biggest single tech investments in the country’s history and reinforces Google’s expanding footprint across Europe. The company expands its Saint-Ghislain site in Wallonia to increase access to AI and cloud technology throughout Europe. “With today’s announcement, Google strengthens its roots in Belgium, extends its infrastructure, and advances AI-driven innovation,” said Bikash Koley, Google’s Vice President for Global…
The Canary Islands attracted record visitor numbers despite protests and overtourism restrictions.August alone brought 1.23 million international tourists, a 6% rise from August 2024.From January to August 2025, over 10 million foreign visitors arrived, making the islands Spain’s third most popular region.The United Kingdom accounted for nearly half a million visitors, with Germany contributing a significant share.Tourism now generates roughly 35% of the islands’ GDP, underscoring its economic importance. Year-Round Appeal Drives Crowds Visitors flock to the Canary Islands for warm weather, beaches, mountains, forests, and volcanic landscapes.The seven main islands—Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, and…
Sébastien Lecornu resigned as France’s prime minister on Monday, weeks after his recent appointment.His resignation makes him the shortest-serving French prime minister since 1958.President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation hours after Lecornu revealed his new cabinet.Lecornu’s departure signals another crisis in France’s unstable political environment. Cabinet Appointment Sparks Controversy Lecornu faced immediate criticism after unveiling his government less than a month into office.His own allies and opposition parties condemned his cabinet choices as disappointing.The conservative Republicans opposed the appointment of former Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire as defence minister.Critics argued Lecornu prioritized familiar faces over introducing new talent to government.…
Storm Amy killed three people and disrupted travel while uprooting trees and cutting power across multiple countries. France and Belgium Struggle with High Winds Northern France recorded gusts up to 131 kph, prompting orange alerts and leaving thousands without electricity.Belgium faced 100 kph winds, closed breakwaters, and activated emergency support for affected residents. Scandinavia Battles Rain and Power Outages Norway lost power to 120,000 homes, blocked roads, and fell trees, while heavy rain battered Vestfold and Telemark.Sweden recorded hurricane-force gusts off Halland, with widespread orange and yellow alerts across southern and central regions.Meteorologists traced Amy back to Hurricane Humberto, warning…
Donald Trump welcomed Hamas’s partial acceptance of his peace plan and called for an immediate halt to Israel’s bombing.He said safe, swift release of hostages required Israel to stop attacks, labeling current conditions too dangerous.Trump posted on social media, praising Arab and Muslim countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, and Turkey.He called the moment historic and stressed negotiators still needed to finalize the plan’s details. Leaders Respond to the Plan Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed readiness to implement the “first stage” of Trump’s proposal, linked to hostages’ release.Netanyahu’s office later reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to its war principles without…
Elon Musk called on his followers to stop using Netflix over a transgender character in a cartoon.He labeled the show Dead End: Paranormal Park as part of Netflix’s “woke bias.”Musk reposted a meme showing Netflix as a Trojan horse threatening children’s wellbeing. Trans Issues Spark Controversy Musk shared Libs of TikTok’s clip, writing, “this is not ok,” igniting public debate.He previously clashed with his daughter Vivian Wilson over her transition and medical treatment.In 2020, Musk praised trans people but criticized pronoun usage as “an aesthetic nightmare.” Netflix Holds Its Silence Netflix has not responded to Musk’s campaign against its content.The…
SK Hynix and Samsung surged as OpenAI tapped them to supply high-bandwidth memory for its $500bn Stargate project.SK Hynix shares jumped roughly 10%, while Samsung Electronics climbed over 3% in Seoul trading.The two firms together control more than half of global memory production, shaping pricing, capacity, and technological direction. Samsung dominates DRAM and NAND flash markets, powering data centers, computers, and smartphones worldwide.SK Hynix ranks second in DRAM and leads in high-bandwidth memory, critical for Nvidia’s AI processors.The Stargate project promises unprecedented capital spending across the AI supply chain, boosting both firms’ market influence. High-Bandwidth Memory Drives Global AI Expansion…
Eurozone annual inflation climbed to 2.2% in September, the highest in five months, Eurostat reported.Core inflation remained stable at 2.3%, showing persistent underlying price pressures despite headline increases.Services drove inflation higher with a 3.2% annual rise, while food, alcohol, and tobacco grew 3.0%. Energy prices fell 0.4%, a slower decline than August, and non-energy industrial goods held at 0.8%.Estonia recorded the highest inflation at 5.2%, while Cyprus saw no annual change and France rose 1.1%.Italy and Portugal posted notable monthly gains of 1.3% and 1.0%, highlighting localized price acceleration. ECB Maintains Rates Amid Inflation Data The ECB kept its deposit…