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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
- Heavy rains and flooding kill at least 34 people in and near Beijing
Heavy rains and flooding killed 30 people in Beijing, bringing the death toll from the storms in the region to at least 34. More than 80,000 people have been relocated in Beijing.
- Former Colombian President Uribe found guilty in bribery trial
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe was convicted of witness tampering and bribery in a historic trial that gripped the country and threatened to tarnish the conservative strongman's legacy.
Monday, July 28, 2025
- Starvation Threatens Lasting Harm to Gaza's Children
Doctors warn that even with immediate food aid, the toll of malnutrition and starvation on children in Gaza may already be permanent. And we hear the Venezuelans deported from the U.S. to El Salvador describe beatings, sexual abuse, and near-total isolation inside the notorious CECOT mega prison.
- Trump acknowledges 'real starvation' in Gaza, urging Israel to let food in
As hunger grips Gaza,President Trump acknowledges "real starvation" and calls on Israel to allow "every ounce of food" in.
- What reporting in Gaza shows amid Trump's break from Netanyahu on starvation
New light has emerged between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump, with the latter disputing Israel's claim that there is no starvation in Gaza.
But Consider This: Even as global outrage and assistance grows, aid agencies say only a total ceasefire will allow all the necessary aid in to get to those who desperately need it in Gaza.
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- Trump sees 'real starvation' in Gaza, despite Israeli claims, and vows to step up aid
President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed doing more to feed the starving population in Gaza — at odds with the Israeli prime minister who claimed there was no starvation.
- Two Israeli human rights groups say their country is committing genocide in Gaza
It is the first time that Jewish-led organizations in Israel have made such accusations against the country during nearly 22 months of war.
- U.S. and Chinese officials to meet in Sweden for trade talks
Chinese and American officials meet in Sweden for the latest in a series of ongoing trade talks. The talks come after President Trump announced a new trade deal with the European Union.
- Morning news brief
Israel to allow limited aid into Gaza as global outrage grows, President Trump announces trade deal with EU during Scotland trip, Pete Buttigieg discusses future of Democratic Party.
- Roles reversed: A veteran Gaza aid worker pleads for survival
An aid worker in northern Gaza tells NPR that people are starving, water is scarce and basic supplies are out of reach. He warns thousands could die in the coming days if nothing changes.
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