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Getty ImagesThe town of Torre Pacheco in southern Spain has seen several nights of unrestA total of 14 people have been arrested and extra police have been deployed after an attack on a pensioner sparked anti-migrant unrest in a small town in southern Spain.Three people of North African origin have been detained on suspicion of attacking the 68-year-old man in Torre Pacheco last Wednesday.The unrest began after a video circulated on social media, inflaming the town of 40,000 people which is home to a large immigrant population. The pensioner and police later said the video was unrelated to the incident…

Israel’s ongoing military strikes in Lebanon send a “clear message” to Hezbollah, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday, accusing the Iran-backed Islamist group of seeking to rebuild its forces in violation of a ceasefire agreement.The Israeli military said earlier on Tuesday it had begun striking targets belonging to Hezbollah’s elite unit, the Radwan Force, in the Bekaa region of eastern Lebanon. The Lebanese Health Ministry said at least six people were injured in the Israeli strikes.”The Israel Defence Forces’ strikes currently underway in Lebanon are a clear message to the Hezbollah terrorist organization, which is plotting to rebuild raid…

Home Daily News Lawyer for ABA, foreign-aid recipients tells… Constitutional Law Lawyer for ABA, foreign-aid recipients tells DC Circuit US must spend appropriated ‘pots of money’ By Debra Cassens Weiss July 8, 2025, 1:35 pm CDT Congress in 2024 “appropriated very specific pots of money for foreign assistance purposes” and required the executive branch to spend the full amount, a lawyer representing the ABA and other groups challenging funding cutoffs said Monday. (Photo from Shutterstock) Congress in 2024 “appropriated very specific pots of money for foreign assistance purposes” and required the executive branch to spend the full amount, a lawyer…

Tuesdays made for TacosWith all the cool, boujee happenings in Dubai daily, weekly, and monthly – rooftop drinks, late brunches, niche wellness things – you might find yourself craving something a bit simpler. Nothing overcomplicated, just a solid street food staple like tacos – quick, satisfying, and easy to enjoy. Why Taco Tuesday? It started decades ago in southern California as a weekly tradition that somehow became a global ritual. Here are six of the best Taco Tuesday deals in Dubai keeping it simple and doing it right.Hanaaya, Jumeirah Mina Al SalamImage: SuppliedTortuga is back – and for the summer…

Anne SoyBBC deputy Africa editor, NairobiMSFThe three were said to be professional and passionate about their jobsEthiopian government forces “executed” three employees of medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) while they were on a humanitarian mission in Ethiopia’s war-hit northern Tigray region four years ago, a senior MSF official has told the BBC. Raquel Ayora’s comments came as MSF released its findings on what it called the “intentional and targeted” killing of the three – a Spanish national and two Ethiopians – at the height of the now-ended conflict in Tigray. “They were executed,” said Ms Ayora, MSF Spain’s general…

Unreleased music by Beyoncé, along with footage, show plans and concert set lists were stolen from a car in Atlanta rented by the singer’s choreographer and one of her dancers, according to a police incident report.The theft of the materials, stored on five thumb drives, happened on July 8 — two days before the Grammy-award winning singer began a four-day residency at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Beyoncé was set to take the stage Monday evening for her last night in the city.The Atlanta Police Department said in a news release Monday it has secured an arrest warrant for a suspect whose…

The Supreme Court on Monday granted the Trump administration’s request to temporarily pause an order by a federal judge in Massachusetts that would require the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees who were fired earlier this year as part of the department’s efforts to reduce the size of its workforce. In a brief unsigned ruling, the justices blocked the order issued in May by U.S. District Judge Myong Joun, who had concluded that the Trump administration’s “true intention is to effectively dismantle the Department” even though in his view it lacked the power to do so. Justice Sonia…

Home Daily News Twin daughters of BigLaw couple among Texas… Personal Lives Twin daughters of BigLaw couple among Texas flood victims; ‘we are devastated,’ family says By Debra Cassens Weiss July 8, 2025, 2:06 pm CDT A first responder searches an area along the Guadalupe River that was hit by flash flooding July 4 in Kerrville, Texas. (Photo by Eric Gay/The Associated Press) Two of the children who died in the floods that swept through Central Texas over the Independence Day weekend were the twin daughters of two BigLaw partners in Dallas. BigLaw partners John and Lacy Lawrence are the…

Second helpings, pleaseFrom sizzling fajitas to Michelin-starred bites, this week’s Abu Dhabi food picks are all about bold flavours and elevated comfort. Whether you’re in the mood for freshly grilled prawns, a luxe wagyu sandwich, or a comforting plate of pasta, here are the standout dishes worth seeking out across the capital.99 Sushi Bar99 KatsusandoA katsusando made in heaven. This best-selling dish at the one Michelin-starred restaurant and 1-toque Gault&Millau 2024-awarded 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant is a must-try. Choose between two ultra-luxe options: the Wagyu Marbling 9 (Dhs169) or the premium Kobe A5 (Dhs390). Either way, expect crisp, golden…

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This article is co-published with The Texas Newsroom and The Texas Tribune as part of an initiative to report on how power is wielded in Texas. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doesn’t want to reveal months of communications with Elon Musk or representatives from the tech mogul’s companies, arguing in part that they are of a private nature, not of public interest and potentially embarrassing. Musk had an eventful legislative session in Texas this year. In addition to his…