Texas flood: Rescuers search for girls missing from riverside summer camps
05/07/2025
Texas flash flood kills 24, search continues for missing summer camp girls
Americas
05/07/2025
Trump shows he 'controls Republican party' as it passes tax and spending bill
Americas
02/07/2025
United States : P. Diddy acquitted of most serious charges
Americas
02/07/2025
Mexico: A woman gives birth inside a van during severe flooding
Americas
01/07/2025
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial: 'His trial team rightly decided it's better to rest on reasonable doubt'
Americas
01/07/2025
Trump lifts US financial sanctions against Syria
Americas
29/06/2025
US senators debate Trump's controversial spending bill
Americas
28/06/2025
Trump says terminating trade talks with Canada over tax on tech firms
Americas
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
LeMonde
19 minutes ago
- LeMonde
Trump claims Brazil's Bolsonaro the victim of a 'witch hunt'
US-Brazil relations slid into crisis Monday, July 7, after US President Donald Trump criticized the high-profile coup trial of right-wing ally, ex-president Jair Bolsonaro. Trump accused Brazilian authorities of carrying out a "WITCH HUNT" against the 70-year-old firebrand, warning they should "LEAVE BOLSONARO ALONE." His comments drew a quick and sharp rebuke. Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva set diplomatic niceties aside and hit back at Trump's "interference," adding that "no one is above the law." Bolsonaro is facing trial, accused of leading a "criminal organization" that plotted a coup to keep him in power after his 2022 election. He faces up to 40 years in prison if found guilty. According to prosecutors, the alleged coup plot failed due to a lack of support from the military high command. The case carries echoes of Trump's prosecution over the January 6, 2021, attacks, when his supporters overran the US Congress to try to reverse his election loss. Trump pleaded not guilty, and the case was abandoned when he was reelected president – giving him immunity from prosecution. Bolsonaro has similarly protested his innocence, while trying to rally supporters with a series of protests that have further polarized Brazilian politics. The cases have drawn the Trump and Bolsonaro families together, with the Brazilian ex-leader's sons lobbying hard to have a Supreme Court judge hit with US sanctions and for Trump to weigh in. That effort now appears to have succeeded, with unclear repercussions for relations between the largest economies in North and South America. Bolsonaro's son Eduardo praised Trump's post and said it "would not be the only news coming from the United States in the near future." Trump addressed the case at length in a social media post and suggested Bolsonaro was the favorite in next year's election – despite being banned from running because he spread misinformation about the voting system. "I have watched, as has the World, as they have done nothing but come after him, day after day, night after night, month after month, year after year!" Trump said in the Truth Social post. "It happened to me, times 10," Trump said. "I have gotten to know Jair Bolsonaro, and he was a strong Leader, who truly loved his Country - Also, a very tough negotiator on TRADE," Trump said. Like Trump, Bolsonaro claims to be the victim of political persecution. Trump's comments came as Lula hosted representatives from China, Russia, Iran and other nations for a BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro. Leaders attending the summit criticized Trump's tariffs and his bombing of Iran, drawing the US president's ire and a threat of 10% additional tariffs on each BRICS-aligned country.
France 24
20 minutes ago
- France 24
Trump slams Brazil's Bolsonaro coup trial as 'witch hunt', Lula rejects 'interference'
US- Brazil relations slid into crisis Monday, after President Donald Trump criticised the high-profile coup trial of his right-wing ally, former president Jair Bolsonaro. Trump accused Brazilian authorities of carrying out a "WITCH HUNT" against the 70-year-old firebrand, warning they should "LEAVE BOLSONARO ALONE". His comments drew a quick and sharp rebuke. Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva set diplomatic niceties aside and hit back at Trump's "interference", adding that "no one is above the law". Bolsonaro is facing trial, accused of leading a "criminal organisation" that plotted a coup to keep him in power after his 2022 election. He faces up to 40 years in prison if found guilty. According to prosecutors, the alleged coup plot failed due to a lack of support from the military high command. The case carries echoes of Trump's prosecution over the January 6, 2021 US Capitol riot, when his supporters overran the US Congress to try to reverse his election loss. Trump pleaded not guilty, and the case was abandoned when he was reelected president – giving him immunity from prosecution. Bolsonaro has similarly protested his innocence, while trying to rally supporters with a series of protests that have further polarised Brazilian politics. The cases have drawn the Trump and Bolsonaro families together, with the Brazilian ex-leader's sons lobbying hard to have a Supreme Court judge hit with US sanctions and for Trump to weigh in. That effort now appears to have succeeded, with unclear repercussions for relations between the largest economies in North and South America. Bolsonaro's son Eduardo praised Trump's post and said it "would not be the only news coming from the United States in the near future". Trump addressed the case at length in a social media post and suggested Bolsonaro was the favourite in next year's election – despite being banned from running because he spread misinformation about the voting system. "I have watched, as has the World, as they have done nothing but come after him, day after day, night after night, month after month, year after year!" Trump said in the Truth Social post. "It happened to me, times 10," Trump said. "I have gotten to know Jair Bolsonaro, and he was a strong Leader, who truly loved his Country - Also, a very tough negotiator on TRADE," Trump said. Like Trump, Bolsonaro claims to be the victim of political persecution. Trump's comments came as Lula hosted representatives from China, Russia, Iran, and other nations for a BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro. 04:34 Leaders attending the summit criticised Trump's tariffs and his bombing of Iran, drawing the US president's ire and a threat of 10 percent additional tariffs on each BRICS-aligned country.
Euronews
an hour ago
- Euronews
'Donor fatigue' demands smarter global aid spending, says Barroso
The growing phenomenon of "donor fatigue" is raising alarms across the global health and development sectors, as longstanding financial donors, particularly in the United States under the Trump administration, scale back their commitments. In an interview with Euronews, José Manuel Barroso, Chair of the Board of the Vaccine Alliance GAVI and former President of the European Commission, acknowledged the mounting concerns over the future of international aid. "There is some concern in the development community about continued support for development in general, and particularly in public health," Barroso said. "That said, I believe we will overcome these challenges." Barroso emphasised the need for a more results-oriented and efficient approach to aid delivery. He acknowledged that inefficiencies persist within both donor and recipient countries and called for smarter allocation of resources. "If we're being honest, we have to recognise that aid is not always delivered in the best way," he said. "This is the right moment to focus on what can be gained through greater efficiency." He cited GAVI, a global organisation that supplies vaccines to millions of children in low-income countries and its ongoing reform efforts as an example of how the aid sector can adapt. These reforms aim to eliminate redundancies, avoid overlap and improve outcomes. "As a public-private partnership, we strive to avoid bureaucracy and bring the dynamism of the private sector to maximise efficiency," Barroso said. US policy shift Adding to the uncertainty is a shift in US policy. In January, the Trump administration ordered a sweeping review of nearly all American aid programs, which raised questions about the country's long-term commitment. Historically, the United States has been a cornerstone of global health efforts, providing both financial support and on-the-ground expertise. "The United States has been a great supporter of international development," Barroso noted. "We hope that commitment continues, not only from the US, but also from all traditional donors, including G7 countries." However, Washington recently announced plans to halt funding for GAVI, following criticism from top US health official Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who claimed the group had "ignored the science" on safety issues. Despite this, Barroso struck an optimistic note on GAVI's relationship with the US. "We are working constructively with this administration," he told Euronews. Rise of new donors As traditional donors retreat, attention is turning to emerging contributors such as Brazil, India and private sector partners to help fill the gap. Barroso welcomed the involvement of these new players. "If there is a gap, it will be filled by non-traditional donors and increased private sector engagement," he said. Europe, too, is grappling with funding constraints. Rising defence spending, driven by evolving geopolitical threats, is now competing with development budgets for scarce public resources. The EU's Readiness 2030 plan, which envisions up to €800 billion in defence spending by 2029, risks further marginalising health and aid priorities.
