Tender Gestures: Just to Be Near to You

Many thanks to Jennifer on Pinterest for this superb photo.

Meloni suspend le traité de Schengen et rétablit les contrôles aux frontières italiennes

Cette capture d'écran provient de cet article du Figaro. | La ligne de fermeté tenue par Rome « est aujourd’hui partagée par un nombre croissant de nations européennes », se félicite Giorgia Meloni. TEFANO CAROFEI/IPA/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect
LE FIGARO : La première ministre durcit le bras de fer avec le chef du gouvernement espagnol, Pedro Sanchez, dont ses partisans dénoncent le laxisme en matière migratoire.

Giorgia Meloni avait promis de ne pas rester les bras croisés. Elle menaçait, après l’arrivée illégale de dizaines de milliers de migrants dans l’enclave espagnole de Ceuta, de suspendre l’application du traité de Schengen avec Madrid. Depuis ce week-end, et pour une durée d’un mois, c’est désormais chose faite. Dès samedi matin, la presse transalpine confirmait l’application des contrôles dans plusieurs aéroports de la Botte : de Rome à Milan, en passant par Bologne ou Trévise. Des contrôles « aléatoires et limités », effectués par la police aux frontières, concentrés sur les vols en provenance d’Espagne et les seuls ressortissants de pays tiers, hors Union européenne. « C’est une activité de prévention, qui pourra être revue et modulée. Il n’y aura aucun impact sur les voyageurs espagnols ou sur des citoyens de l’UE arrivant en Italie depuis l’Espagne », veut rassurer une source gouvernementale.

Si aucun migrant arrivé à Ceuta ces derniers jours, parfois à la nage n’a pu ensuite gagner l’Espagne continentale ou le reste de l’UE, assurait-on à Madrid, une vidéoconférence des ministres de l’Intérieur des 27 a été programmée en urgence pour mardi. Elle fait suite à une lettre envoyée aux institutions européennes par vingt-deux États membres, à l’initiative de l’Italie et du Danemark. Le document appelle à « une action conjointe pour renforcer les frontières extérieures, lutter contre l’immigration irrégulière, combattre les trafiquants d’êtres humains, rendre les rapatriements plus efficaces et éliminer tout facteur susceptible d’encourager de nouvelles entrées illégales ». » | Par Quentin Raverdy, Rome | dimanche 2 août 2026

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Dubai for Gay Expats: What the Golden Visa Ads Don’t Tell You

July 28, 2026 | Dubai is aggressively attracting expats, entrepreneurs and remote workers with low taxes, luxury living and long-term residency options.

But there’s one rather important question if you’re gay: What would your life there actually look like? 🇦🇪🏳️‍🌈

The UAE’s Golden Visa and other residency programs can make Dubai look incredibly attractive on paper. But financial freedom and personal freedom aren’t necessarily the same thing.

In this video, I look beyond the glossy Dubai marketing to examine what LGBTQ+ expats should understand before considering a move to the UAE.

Homosexualität wegbeten, geht das? Besuch in zwei Moscheen

Aug 2, 2026 | Der Anschlag auf den Berliner CSD hinterlässt eine Frage: Ist Homophobie ein Problem des Islam? Oder nur eines der Extremisten? Wir haben zwei Moscheen besucht. Bei Seyran Ateş hängen Pride-Flaggen im Gebetsraum. In der Khadija-Moschee dürfen Queere nicht Mitglied werden.

Ateş führt die einzige queerfreundliche Moschee in Deutschland. Der IS nannte sie in Chatgruppen als Anschlagsziel. Ihre These: Der Islam sei zwar friedlich, aber der Islamismus speise sich aus dem Islam. Imam Scharjil Khalid widerspricht. Im Islam gebe es keinen einzigen Anhaltspunkt für Extremismus. Eine Reportage.


In der Tat ist Islam queerfeindlich. Homophobie ist fest in der Religion verankert.

Homosexualität kann sicherlich nicht weggebeten werden. Zu glauben, dass Homosexualität weggebetet werden kann, kommt dem Glauben an die Zahnfee gleich! Man kann das Schwulsein genauso wenig wegbeten, wie man eine Änderung der Augenfarbe herbeibeten kann.

Gleichgeschlechtliche Anziehung ist etwas, mit dem man geboren wird. Kein noch so intensives Gebet kann das Wesen eines Menschen ändern. — © Mark Alexander

State Of Pride

May 29, 2019 | Fifty years after the Stonewall uprising, Oscar®-winning filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman and host Raymond Braun travel to three diverse communities – Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama – for an unflinching look at LGBTQ Pride, from the perspective of a younger generation for whom it still has personal urgency.

Richard Dawkins Stuns TV Host Krishnan Guru-Murthy "Why Bother with the Bible?"

Premiered July 30, 2026 | Is the Bible actually a terrible guide for modern living? Watch evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins stun TV host Krishnan Guru-Murthy as he takes a brutal look at biblical morality! From Old Testament laws to the circular logic of cherry-picking "nice bits" like the Sermon on the Mount, Dawkins exposes why our modern moral compass must come from outside scripture—raising the ultimate question: why bother with the Bible at all? …

HUNGRY MAN KITCHEN: Turkish Baked Rice Pudding, Firin Sutlac

May 26, 2023 | Sutlac is possibly one of the most well-known and common desserts in Turkey. Made with only milk, rice, sugar and optionally a pinch of salt, this version of sutlac is associated with the northern part (Black Sea region) of Turkiye and known as Hamsikoy Sutlaci from the city of Trabzon.

First slowly cooked to a thick milk and rice pudding and baked in the oven to have the signature burnt browning on top, this is a delectable rice pudding, leaving you craving for more.
Click here for the full recipe. Then click on ‘more’.

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Konstantin Baum: Tasting the Highest-rated Rosé

August 2, 2026

Prince Harry’s Humiliation after Loss against the Tabloids in Court Showdown | 60 Minutes Australia

August 2, 2026 | Prince Harry’s annus horribilis: the enormous cost of his failed legal battle with a British tabloid newspaper.

Greece Wildfires Rage Near Athens as Strong Winds Fuel Massive Blaze and Evacuations

August 1, 2026 | Wildfires fuelled by powerful winds swept across several parts of Greece, including areas near Athens, forcing evacuations and triggering a major emergency response.

Reuters footage from Porto Germeno shows firefighters battling fast-moving flames as thick smoke engulfs forests and roadside vegetation. Emergency responders described the conditions as "extremely hard", with wind gusts making the fire's direction unpredictable. Residents also spoke of losing olive groves and seeing neighbouring homes destroyed.

More than 300 firefighters, dozens of fire engines, aircraft and heavy machinery have been deployed as authorities continue efforts to contain the blazes.

Sandra Navidi: „Billionär Elon Musk ist gefährlich“

Kein anderer Tech-Gigant hat so viel Kapital, Macht und Einfluss wie Musk. Geht das für die Welt nach hinten los?

Der Börsengang von SpaceX hat Elon Musk zum ersten Billionär der Welt gemacht. Damit spielt der Tech-Titan in einer neuen Liga der individuellen Macht. Aber wie reich, mächtig und gefährlich ist Elon Musk wirklich? Darüber sprechen wir mit US-Expertin Sandra Navidi.

En image : le domaine viticole français de Brad Pitt et Angelina Jolie menacé par les incendies dans le Var

Cette capture d'écran provient de cet article de Madame Figaro. | Le domaine de Miraval, propriété de Brad Pitt et Angelina Jolie, à Correns, dans le Var. ABACA / ABACA
MADAME FIGARO : Le domaine de Miraval, au cœur du long conflit judiciaire entre Brad Pitt et Angelina Jolie, est actuellement menacé par les incendies qui touchent le sud-est de la France.

Les flammes se rapprocheraient dangereusement de l’un des domaines les plus célèbres de Provence. Situé à Correns, dans le Var, le château de Miraval, longtemps propriété commune de Brad Pitt et Angelina Jolie, est aujourd’hui sous la menace des violents incendies qui ravagent le sud-est de la France. Selon des images aériennes (ci-dessous) publiées vendredi par TMZ, d’importants panaches de fumée sont visibles à proximité du domaine, sans que celui-ci n’ait, à ce stade, été touché.

Depuis plusieurs jours, les sapeurs-pompiers mobilisent d’importants moyens pour empêcher la progression du feu, notamment des hélicoptères bombardiers d’eau et des camions-citernes. Selon le tabloïd, le lac privé de la propriété des deux acteurs, serait utilisé pour alimenter les opérations de lutte contre l’incendie. » | Par Léa Mabilon | Samedi 1er août 2026

"Greatest Humiliation" Andrew Neil Says Donald Trump's Final Years Will Be a "Nightmare"

Andrew Neil explains why the president is skating on thin ice.
Donald Trump’s presidency is a perfect example of why it is NOT A GOOD IDEA to entrust the leadership of a country, especially the leadership of the world’s hegemon, to a businessman. The skills necessary for success in business and commerce are very different from the skills necessary to lead a nation to success. Moreover, the bottom line—profit—is no sensible goal for the leader of a nation. There is far, far more to the successful leadership of a nation than merely turning a profit! If I am not greatly mistaken, Trump’s presidency will go down in the annals of history as a failure. — © Mark Alexander

Ceuta: Moroccan State Involved In Migrant Crossings | International Crisis Group Director

Aug 2, 2026 | “We have testimonies by Moroccan migrants who crossed into Ceuta, who said quite openly that Moroccan security forces told them to go into Ceuta and to go to Spain.”

The project director for North Africa at the International Crisis Group has said that he has seen evidence that the Moroccan state was complicit in the events that saw thousands of migrants flood into the Spanish enclave from the North African country last week.

Rekord-CSD in Hamburg – Gedenkminute für Berliner Anschlagsopfer

BERLINER ZEITUNG: Rund 300.000 Menschen haben in Hamburg am CSD teilgenommen – so viele wie nie zuvor. In Berlin ist am Abend eine Mahnwache für die Opfer des Anschlags vor einer Woche geplant.

Dieses Bild stammt aus diesem Artikel. | 300.000 Menschen nahmen am CSD Hamburg teil. | © Mika Grunwaldt/epd
Rund 300.000 Menschen sind am Samstag beim Christopher Street Day (CSD) durch die Hamburger Innenstadt gezogen. Sowohl der Veranstalter Hamburg Pride als auch die Polizei nannten diese Zahl. Laut Hamburg Pride handelt es sich um die höchste Teilnehmerzahl, die jemals bei einer CSD-Demonstration in der Hansestadt erreicht wurde. Im vergangenen Jahr waren nach Polizeiangaben etwa 260.000 Menschen gezählt worden, erwartet worden waren diesmal ursprünglich rund 250.000 Teilnehmer.

Gedenkminute für die Opfer von Berlin

Die Kundgebung stand unter dem Motto „Solidarisch queer. Haltung zeigen - für eine Zukunft ohne Angst“. Zum Auftakt der Demonstration hielten die Teilnehmer eine Gedenkminute für die Opfer des Anschlags beim Berliner CSD ab. Die Veranstalter aus Berlin nahmen mit einem eigenen Truck an der Demonstration in Hamburg teil, an dem ein Banner mit der Aufschrift „We will dance again“ (Wir werden wieder tanzen) angebracht war. Auch Berlins Sozialsenatorin Cansel Kiziltepe (SPD) war vor Ort. Nach dem Anschlag „geht es jetzt darum, an der Seite der queeren Community zu stehen“, erklärte sie. „Der Anschlag darf nicht dazu führen, dass sich queere Menschen aus Angst zurückziehen oder weniger sichtbar werden.“ » | Stephanie Lehner | Sonntag, 2. August 2026

Maroc : une autoroute baptisée du nom de Donald Trump au Sahara occidental

Cette photo provient de cet article du Figaro. | Le président américain Donald Trump à la Maison-Blanche, le 30 juillet 2026. Kylie Cooper / REUTERS
LE FIGARO : Le roi Mohammed VI veut remercier le président américain pour sa « reconnaissance historique de la souveraineté du Maroc en 2020 sur “son Sahara” (qui) restera à jamais gravée dans la mémoire des Marocains ».

Sur décision du roi Mohammed VI, le Maroc a donné le nom du président américain Donald Trump à une autoroute reliant le sud du pays au territoire disputé du Sahara occidental, revendiqué par les indépendantistes sahraouis, a annoncé samedi l'agence officielle marocaine MAP.

La voie express Tiznit-Dakhla a été baptisée « Autoroute Donald J. Trump », a précisé la MAP, en rendant publique une lettre envoyée par le roi le 2 juillet au président américain pour annoncer sa décision. Mohammed VI y souligne vouloir ainsi remercier Donald Trump pour sa « reconnaissance historique de la souveraineté du Maroc en 2020 sur “son Sahara” (qui) restera à jamais gravée dans la mémoire des Marocains ». » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | Samedi 1er août 2026

EU to Hold Emergency Talks Over Ceuta Migrant Surge | BBC News

August 2, 2026

WTF: Trump Actually Posted This…

August 2, 2026

Three Killed after Bomb Detonated at Moscow Restaurant, State Media

Steve Rosenberg gives us the details.

The US War on Iran Is Spinning Out of Control

THE GUARDIAN — OPINION: Trump’s conflict keeps escalating, with Saudi Arabia joining airstrikes in Iraq and reportedly planning an attack on the Houthis. A recession could follow

The US war against Iran is spiraling out of control. Over the past week, the conflict has expanded across the Middle East, with attacks and counterattacks in at least five other countries. Instead of a quick war that sought to topple Iran’s regime, Donald Trump has started a regional conflict that risks severely disrupting energy supplies and prices – and triggering a global recession.

After a few days of relative calm, the conflict resumed with the Pentagon carrying out almost nightly strikes against Iran, and Tehran retaliating against US military bases in the region. The conflict also extended to attacks in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Yemen, Jordan and Egypt. And there’s little sign that peace negotiations between the US and Iran, which are being brokered by Pakistan and Qatar, are making much progress.

The most serious escalation took place on Wednesday, when Saudi Arabia announced it had joined the US in carrying out a series of airstrikes inside Iraq, against the Iranian-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), killing at least 20 fighters. Saudi officials had blamed the Iraqi-based militias for launching drone attacks against Saudi oil facilities on 27 July, and warned that the kingdom would retaliate if the Iraqi government did not restrain the groups. The PMF is a network of mostly Shia Muslim militias that was created, with Tehran’s support, in 2014 to fight the Islamic State terror group that had taken control of large parts of Iraq. » | Mohamad Bazzi | Saturday, August 1, 2026

Trump Climbs Down on Iran Strikes after Saudi Alarm and Threats from Tehran

THE GUARDIAN: President claims delay is ‘subject to being able to rapidly make a deal’ as intervention by Saudi crown prince is revealed and Iran warns neighbours

Donald Trump said on Saturday night that the US would hold off on any new strikes on Iran provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is quickly reached – marking the president’s latest climbdown from extravagant threats to hit the Tehran regime hard.

The Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman called Trump on Saturday to express concerns about his strike plans, it was reported. Trump’s reversal also came after Iran threatened to retaliate decisively against its neighbours in the event of US strikes, while Kuwait reported being hit by Iranian drones on Saturday and two ships were attacked off Oman in the strait of Hormuz.

One source described as having knowledge of the Trump-Mohammed call told Axios that the Saudi crown prince had “urged Trump to de-escalate and refrain from launching the strikes”.

The Associated Press also reported the conversation, citing its own source. It said the Saudis were concerned that if the US targets Iran’s energy infrastructure or carries out massive strikes on other key infrastructure, Tehran could respond by carrying out similar attacks on the kingdom and other Gulf countries.

The crown prince during Saturday’s call sought clarity from Trump on what potential new action he was weighing to take against Iran, the Associated Press reported. » | Guardian staff and agencies | Sunday, August 2, 2026

Donald Trump has got himself into a bind with this illegal and totally unnecessary war on Iran. He’s in a right old pickle! Netanyahu has clearly led him up the garden path! It seems to me that America has little hope of being victorious in this war. Victory is surely Iran’s for the taking.

Americans are past masters at starting wars, but winning the wars they have started is a very different story. — © Mark Alexander

ALSO READ THIS NYT ARTICLE:

Trump Says He Is Canceling Strikes on Iran, Pending a Rapid Deal: President Trump said he agreed to requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to cancel planned attacks, citing what he said was progress in reaching the “perimeters of a deal” with Tehran. »

Jesse Dollemore: Stephen Miller Embarrasses Himself in Front of World Leaders with Deranged Speech

August 1, 2026

Trump’s America is fast becoming little better than Hitler’s Third Reich. What a disgusting country America has become! How the country is falling inexorably into the abyss. — © Mark Alexander

The Day Argentina Fell to Dictatorship: March 24, 1976

August 1, 2026 | On March 24, 1976, Argentina's military seized power by force and removed President Isabel Perón from office. Juan Perón's third wife had fallen out of favor with conservative sectors that considered her incapable of guaranteeing the country's stability.

The junta that took control set out to impose what it called a "National Reorganization Process." Its leaders were Jorge Rafael Videla, Emilio Eduardo Massera and Orlando Ramón Agosti, who cast themselves as defenders of "Western and Christian civilization." But their patriotism and faith did not prevent them from launching a campaign of state terror under which tens of thousands of their fellow citizens were detained, tortured, and killed.

This is the story of how Argentina's military dictatorship began and the brutal campaign that would become known as the "Dirty War." From the coup that promised order to the systematic violence that followed, we examine one of Latin America's darkest chapters and its lasting impact on Argentine society.

CREDITS:

Script: Laura Iglesias San Martín
Edit: Jorge Ruiz Ayala
Host: Melissa Aparicio
Producer English Version: Melissa Escarria Parra
Executive Producers: Cristina Cubas Blasco, Sarah Hofmann, Melanie von Marschalck

Matthew Ryle: Is Thomas Keller's Roast Chicken the Best in the World?

July 31, 2026 | Thomas Keller is arguably the greatest chef alive, with three Michelin stars at both The French Laundry and Per Se.

He was once asked his favourite dish, his answer? The humble roast chicken. So I put his "Mon poulet rôti" to the test: a 3-day method of brining, air-drying and a hands-off roast.

I’m showing you exactly how it's done, to see whether it's worth giving a go at home. I find it hard to argue with Keller, a good roast chicken with a crisp green salad is a tough one to beat.

I’ll be showing a lovely salad you can serve with your chicken too. I’ve never taken this long to roast a chicken, but if it’s good enough for Keller, it’s good enough for me.

Chef's notes: It's one ingredient, so the bird is everything, buy the best quality you can. The air-dry is non-negotiable for that mahogany crackling. And genuinely: hands off in the oven. My honest verdict is in the video.


Click here for the full recipe. Then click on ‘more’.

I Am Truly Haunted* by These Fabulous Dulcet Sounds of Love and Romance | Reupload

April 13, 2026 | Baby It Rains
I lost count long ago of the number of times I have listened to these super audio tracks! I listen to this collection of superb songs so often. I play them when I’m in the kitchen cooking, when I.m at my computer blogging, and so often in-between as well! 😊 I never tire of them. — Mark

A Real Man: Attractive, Insouciant and Cool

Many thanks to Cindy on Pinterest for this great image.

Attirance pour le même sexe dans l'Antiquité

Un grand merci à Pinterest pour cette superbe image. | Cette image a été modifiée par une IA.

Mégots jetés par les fenêtres : pourquoi n’y a-t-il plus de cendriers dans les voitures ?

Cette image provient de cet article du Figaro. | Les jets de mégots par les fenêtres des voitures sont-ils liés à la disparition progressive des cendriers ? canecorso / ADOBE STOCK
LE FIGARO : DÉCRYPTAGE - L’accessoire se raréfie dans les habitacles, alors que près d’un fumeur sur cinq admet jeter sa cigarette dans la nature quand il est au volant. Un geste aux conséquences potentiellement dramatiques au moment où le pays est toujours confronté à de violents incendies.

Elles pullulent sur les réseaux sociaux, ces vidéos de citoyens en colère devant des automobilistes jetant leurs mégots par les fenêtres de leurs voitures. « Ce n’est pas normal de faire ça en ce moment. C’est une honte ! Vous ne regardez pas les infos ? », s’emporte par exemple un internaute, en référence aux incendies qui ravagent en ce moment plusieurs secteurs en France, notamment en Gironde, où 42.000 hectares sont partis en fumée. La dangerosité du geste ne dissuade visiblement pas les 17% des fumeurs qui reconnaissent le faire, selon un sondage Ipsos BVA pour la Fondation Vinci Autoroutes publié ce vendredi.

Ces comportements alarmants sont-ils liés à la disparition progressive des cendriers dans les véhicules ? Aucune étude sérieuse ne s’est penchée sur la question, mais elle mérite d’être posée. L’accessoire se fait rare dans les habitacles alors qu’il était encore incontournable il y a quelques années. « Jusqu’aux années 2000, les cendriers de voiture étaient un élément culturel, symbolisant le confort et la personnalisation des véhicules », retrace un article de blog du site spécialisé cendrier-club.com. Puis « l’évolution des réglementations concernant le tabagisme» et la «prise de conscience accrue des risques sanitaires » par les consommateurs ont « joué un rôle crucial » dans leur disparition selon la même source. » | Par Adrien Bez | vendredi 31 juillet 2026

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Conflit Iran-États-Unis : des ambassades américaines appellent leurs citoyens à «envisager de quitter» le Moyen-Orient

Cette image provient du Figaro. | Le président américain Donald Trump participe à une réunion du cabinet au Camp David à Thurmont aux États-Unis, le 31 juillet 2026. Daniel Heuer / REUTERS
LE FIGARO : « Les Américains présents dans la région devraient envisager de partir, ou être prêts à partir en cas d’escalade », indique une alerte de sécurité dont des versions ont été publiées sur les réseaux sociaux par les missions américaines à Amman, Jérusalem et Bagdad. EN DIRECT » | Par Adrien Bez, Clara Guedj, Emilie Staeger et Steve Tenré | Publié : vendredi 31 juillet 2026. Mis à jour : samedi 1er août 2026

Péter Magyar: Hungary's Democratic Hope or Orbán 2.0? | DW News

August 1, 2026 | Peter Magyar came to power promising to dismantle Viktor Orbán's authoritarian system and restore Hungary's democratic institutions. But just months into office, he's using sweeping constitutional powers, removing Orbán-era officials, and pushing through rapid reforms that some critics say look uncomfortably familiar.

So is Magyar doing what it takes to undo 15 years of democratic backsliding, or is Hungary witnessing the rise of a new strongman?

DW Correspondent Teri Schultz and Princeton professor Kim Lane Scheppele assess whether Brussels is starting to worry, why the EU is largely backing Magyar for now, and whether democracy can be rebuilt using the very powers that helped erode it.

Spain Says the Crisis in Its Tiny Exclave Ceuta Is Under Control. What Happens Next? | DW News

August 1, 2026 | Spain says most of the thousands of migrants who crossed from Morocco into Ceuta have left again. But the crisis exposed how one small border can become a pressure point between Africa and Europe. We look at why people took the risk, why many turned back, and what all of that means for Spain, Morocco and the EU.

From Allies to Enemies: How Decades of Tension Led to War | Featured Documentary

August 1, 2026 | Spanning more than seven decades, Iran: The Making of War examines how one of the most consequential conflicts of the modern era came to be.

Beginning with the CIA-led coup in 1953 that led to the removal of Mohammad Mosaddegh, the film traces the transformation of Iran from a Western-aligned monarchy under Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to the Iranian revolution led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

As relations with the United States collapse after the Iranian hostage crisis, a parallel rivalry intensifies with Israel.

Through the decades that follow, a conflict defined by proxy wars, covert operations and disputes over Iran’s perceived nuclear ambitions emerges. Iran: The Making of a War explores how these tensions escalated into direct confrontation - and the serious and dangerous regional and global implications.

Using archive material, expert analysis and accounts from various perspectives, the documentary presents a measured, chronological examination of competing strategies and fears that have shaped the conflict.

Rather than assigning blame, this film asks a central question: how did a relationship once defined by cooperation evolve into a confrontation, with thousands of lives lost, a devastating impact on the Middle East, and the threat of collapsing the entire global economy as well as the world order as we know it.

Original film title: Iran: The Making of a War

Kloster Maria Friedenshort: Jesus und Homosexualität / LGBTQ+ - K-TV Predigt am 03.10.2023 (P. Isaak)

Oct 3, 2023

Dieses Video erschien auf meiner Startseite, also hörte ich mir an, was dieser Priester zum Thema Jesus und Homosexualität zu sagen hatte und welche christliche Sichtweise er dazu vermittelte. Ich teile es mit euch im Geiste der Offenheit und aus echtem Interesse daran, seine Ausführungen zu diesem Thema kennenzulernen. Ich fand seine Predigt interessant. Ich hoffe, ihr seht das genauso. — © Mark Alexander

Nach Migranten-Ansturm auf Ceuta: Italien setzt Schengen-Abkommen mit Spanien aus

BERLINER ZEITUNG: Italien legt die Schengen-Vereinbarung mit Spanien einen Monat auf Eis, Grenzkontrollen werden eingeführt. Grund sind die Geschehnisse in Ceuta. Wen die Maßnahme wirklich trifft.

Dieses Foto stammt aus diesem Artikel. | Italiens Premierministerin Giorgia Meloni | © Stefano Costantino/Avalon/imago
Italien setzt das Schengen-Abkommen mit Spanien vorerst aus. Auslöser ist der Ansturm zehntausender Migranten auf die spanische Exklave Ceuta an der Küste Marokkos. Außenminister Antonio Tajani sprach am Freitag auf X von einer „notwendigen Entscheidung, um die Sicherheit unserer Bürger zu schützen und die Grenzen Europas zu verteidigen“.

Das italienische Innenministerium bestätigte der Nachrichtenagentur AFP, dass Italien seine See- und Luftgrenzen für Einreisen aus Spanien für Nicht-EU-Bürger geschlossen habe. Die Maßnahmen sollen ab Samstag für einen Monat gelten. Nach Angaben der Regierung sind spanische und andere EU-Bürger nicht betroffen. Der Schritt hat einen diplomatischen Streit zwischen Rom und Madrid ausgelöst. » | Sophie Barkey | Freitag, 31. Juli 2026

Italie: les images des dégâts causés par le séisme près de Naples, qui a fait 21 blessés

LE FIGARO : VIDÉO - Un séisme de magnitude 4,7 a frappé vendredi soir la région de Naples. Au moins 21 personnes ont été blessées et plusieurs bâtiments ont été endommagés.

Le séisme de magnitude 4,7 qui a secoué vendredi soir la région de Naples, dans le sud de l’Italie, a fait 21 blessés, dont deux blessés graves, et causé des dégâts matériels, selon les autorités italiennes.

La secousse, survenue à 19h46, avait son épicentre dans la région des Champs Phlégréens, entre les communes de Pozzuoli et Quarto, à une profondeur de trois kilomètres, d’après l’Institut national de géophysique et de volcanologie (INGV). Elle a été suivie de dizaines de répliques au cours de la nuit, dont la plus forte a atteint une magnitude de 3,1. » | Par Camille Pican avec AFP | samedi 1er août 2026

Ruth Ben-Ghiat in Discussion with Anne Applebaum about Russia

August 1, 2026


THE NEW YORK TIMES:

Trump Backs Away From Deal to Let Ukraine Build Patriot Missiles: The president of Ukraine had warned that the country was running out of Patriot interceptors, the most reliable weapon it has to shoot down Russian ballistic missiles. »

Wie krank ist Trumps Amerika? | Sandra Navidi

Sandra Navidi schildert Zsolt Wilhelm den erschreckenden Gesundheitszustand der Amerikaner in Trumps Dystopie.

Keith Edwards: He's Gay and It Leaked

August 1, 2026

This video is not suitable for the narrow-minded.

Rob Groves: Telegraph Defends Farage Over Guillotine Hypocrisy

August 1, 2026

'Whether Netanyahu Wants It or Not,' War on Lebanon 'Will Have to End,' Marandi Affirms

Mohammad Marandi sets out clearly Iran’s conditions for peace and highlights what Iran’s red lines are before the Iranian government will give the green light for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened.

Vague migratoire à Ceuta : le premier ministre espagnol Pedro Sanchez dénonce l’attitude «égoïste» de certains pays de l’UE et réclame une réunion des ministres des 27

Cette photo provient de cet article du Figaro. | Le Premier ministre espagnol Pedro Sanchez. Fabian Bimmer / REUTERS
LE FIGARO : « Une telle attitude - motivée par les préjugés, les fausses informations, l’ignorance ou des intérêts politiques - est non seulement contraire au droit européen, au droit humanitaire et aux principes de solidarité qui nous unissent, mais elle va également à l’encontre des intérêts à long terme de l’Europe », a-t-il écrit dans une lettre adressée aux chefs des institutions européennes EN DIRECT » | Par Clara Hidalgo, Steve Tenré et Aldric Meeschaert | Publié : vendredi 31 juillet 2026. Mis à jour : samedi 1er août 2026

How 50,000 People Surged Into a Spanish Exclave in Africa

THE NEW YORK TIMES: On Thursday, tens of thousands of Moroccans broke into Ceuta, a Spanish territory that neighbors Morocco. By Friday evening, most of them had left, hungry and disappointed.

Like so many others in Morocco, Mohammed Ahmidho saw on his social media feeds early Thursday that the heavily guarded border his country shared with the Spanish territory of Ceuta was open.

Soon enough, he joined a crowd in the tens of thousands, many of whom were astonished to see Moroccan police urge them, as he recalled, to “come to Spain.” Some climbed over the fence, as he did, or dove through holes in the chain-link, or swam across the maritime border. Some wore wet-suits, sometimes kicking with flippers, or floated to the Spanish coast in orange life preservers, pink inflatable doughnuts around their waists. At least 60 people died in the mayhem.

“A lot of people came,” said Mr. Ahmidho, 37. “A lot.”

He was among roughly 50,000 people who crossed the border into a Spanish town of only 84,000 residents on Thursday and early Friday, according to the Spanish interior ministry. That was a more intense surge than in any equivalent period during the peak of the European migration crisis in 2015.

By Friday morning, the city looked like the emergency that Europe has been trying to avoid since that era of mass migration 11 years ago, the last time so many non-Europeans surged into European-held territory, upended the continent’s politics and spurred the rise of its anti-immigrant right. » | Jason Horowitz | Reporting from Ceuta, Spain | Saturday, August 1, 2026

Morocco ‘Facilitated Migrant Crossings’ into Spain

THE TELEGRAPH: Western intelligence suspects north African country helped 60,000 cross into tiny neighbouring territory of Ceuta

Screenshot taken from this Telegraph article. | Throngs of arrivals swam towards a crowded shore, while others rushed across the land border by taking advantage of weak security | Credit: Abdel Majid Bziouat/AFP via Getty Images
Morocco facilitated the sudden influx of 60,000 migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Western intelligence sources suspect. Sources told The Telegraph that the surge could have served as a punishment amid diplomatic frustrations with Spain.

Moroccan officials are believed to be frustrated with Pedro Sánchez, the socialist prime minister of Spain, over his pursuit of gas deals with rival Algeria.

Morocco previously funnelled 8,000 people into Ceuta in 2021 following a dispute with Madrid over the sovereignty of the Western Sahara, which preceded a sudden policy change in Spain.

Ceuta was overrun by entire families swimming, climbing and storming across the border during a chaotic 48 hours on Thursday and Friday. At least 57 people died, either by drowning or being crushed at the border fence.

The scenes plunged Europe into crisis, with leaders threatening to freeze Spain out of free movement and impose border controls.

The Trump administration, meanwhile, rounded on the Left-wing Spanish government for what it called a weak stance on migration. » | Rozina Sabur National Security Editor. James Crisp Europe Editor. Joe Barnes Diplomatic Editor. Antonio Sempere in Ceuta | Friday, July 31, 2026

Migrants Storm Spanish Border - What's Happening in Ceuta and Why | BBC News

July 31, 2026 | Tens of thousands of migrants arrived in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta in 24 hours. But how did they get there? And why did they come now?

Here’s what we know about the migrant crossings, as well as the reaction from Spain and beyond.

Khatia Buniatishvili Plays Liebestraum No. 3 from Franz Liszt | Verbier Festival 2011 | Reupload

May 6, 2021 | What an encore! Liebestraum No. 3 by Franz Liszt, played by Khatia Buniatishvili at the 2011 Verbier Festival. The ‘Dream of Love’ that is Liebestraum No. 3 in A-flat major is not only the most recognizable work for solo piano by Franz Liszt (1811 - 1886), it’s also one of the most famous piano pieces of all time. Liszt published it in 1850, alongside two more such ‘love dreams’ …

Iran War Spirals Out of Control: US Casualties Rise, While Military Runs Out of Missiles

Jul 31, 2026 | The US war on Iran keeps expanding into a regional conflict, as more countries get involved. Reports show that Donald Trump is getting desperate, and he is frantically seeking an off-ramp. Washington announced a "pause" to the fighting, but it lasted just four days.

Ben Norton explains the three main reasons why the United States is desperately seeking an exit: one, the Pentagon is running out of missile interceptors; two, the number of casualties among American troops is steadily increasing; and three, Yemen joined the conflict, attacking Saudi oil infrastructure, exacerbating the energy crisis.


THE NEW YORK TIMES:

President Trump Lost This War »

HUNGRY MAN KITCHEN: Gavurdagi Salad, Traditional Turkish Tomato and Walnut Salad (Vegan)

Apr 12, 2024 | This vegan-friendly Turkish delight features a zesty blend of tomatoes and walnuts, perfect as a refreshing side for kebabs or as a meze option. Also known as Nurdagi Salad (named after the mountains in the south of Turkiye), this vegan dish is probably one of the best known and popular side dishes in Turkiye.

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