Al Jazeera 25 Jul 2026
The Battle Over Al-Aqsa
What happened when thousands of Israelis stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under Israeli police protection?
Hürriyet 25 Jul 2026
UN chief says situation in Syria's Golan area 'unacceptable'
U.N. chief Antonio Guterres said the situation around Syria's Golan Heights was unacceptable, as Syria's foreign minister urged Israeli forces to withdraw from a U.N.-patrolled bu…
The New Yorker 25 Jul 2026
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Le Monde 25 Jul 2026
French researcher arbitrarily detained in Saudi Arabia
For two years, Amr Abdelfattah, a French researcher of Egyptian origin, has been held in a Saudi prison, where he says he has suffered mistreatment.
Le Monde 25 Jul 2026
Houthis target Saudi oil over Red Sea front
The Iran-backed group had accused US ally Saudi Arabia of a 'dangerous escalation' after Riyadh struck Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday.
Le Monde 25 Jul 2026
With 'Music, Fashion, Film,' Charli XCX channels the raw energy of rock 'n' roll
After shaking up the world of pop with 'Brat,' the British musician takes a nostalgic turn, without abandoning her inventiveness.
The Verge 25 Jul 2026
What Surrounds Us will make you think a lot about circles
What Surrounds Us takes its title literally. You play as a circle surrounding a hole in its middle — it looks like a donut with frosting. You work together with other sentient mov…
Lit Hub 25 Jul 2026
Lit Hub Weekly: July 20
“Classical culture is a lot of things including, literally, rape culture.” Rebecca Solnit on the Odyssey and the Western literary tradition of silencing women. | Lit Hub Criticism…
Channel8 English 25 Jul 2026
Kuwait to Reopen Abdaly Border Crossing Within 48 Hours After Drone Attack Closure
Kuwait has announced that the Abdali border crossing with Iraq will reopen within the next 48 hours, restoring commercial transport and civilian travel after a
NPR 25 Jul 2026
Opinion: New Jersey pizza, the fuel of world champions
What do World Cup champions crave after a win? Pizza from an Orange, N.J., bagel shop. BXJ made 46 pies for the Spanish team after their victory.
Al Jazeera 25 Jul 2026
Syrian FM calls for Israeli withdrawal in meeting with UN chief
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani called for Israel to withdraw immediately and unconditionally from Syria
Hürriyet 25 Jul 2026
UN chief in Syria, first such visit since 2009
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Syria on July 25 for the first visit by a serving U.N. chief since 2009, with talks expected to focus on the country’s…