News: Tsunami Alert, Boise Festival and interview with Gazatese translator Kayed Hammad
A summary of what will be news today, in two words.
The 8.8 degree earthquake has had its epicenter on the Russian peninsula of Kamchatka.
Today, 30 July 2025, the main headlines in the media are as follows:
- Tsunami alert: an 8.8 degree earthquake has hit eastern Russia, activating tsunami alert in several Pacific countries, Japan, the United States (Hawaii and Alaska), China, the Philippines, Canada or South America.
- Boise Festival: President Imanol Pradales will be at the Boise Festivaland in the afternoon (18:00 in the Basque Country) will visit Basque Block , an emblematic place for the Basque community of Boise and symbol of the shared cultural heritage.
- Interview with Gazatarra translator Kayed Hammad: Journalist Arantza Ruiz interviews Gazatarra translator Kayed Hammad on ETB2's "12 Minutes" program from 21:40.
More international news
The delay in handing over the dead hostages has caused tensions between Israel and Hamas
The agreement already mentioned the difficulty of recovering some bodies, some of which are missing, and it was therefore envisaged that an international working group would be set up to assist in this.
Lecornu proposes to repeal pension reform until after the presidential election
In his speech as Prime Minister in the National Assembly, he warned that France is "in danger" of a "budget collapse," which only "benefits the country's enemies."
They begin to remove debris and open streets in Gaza City
In Gaza City, with the help of Qatar, work has begun to remove debris and open the streets of the city, following the destruction caused by the bombing of Israeli forces and military operations over the past two years. Excavators have begun to clear the main avenues of the city to facilitate the movement of vehicles and citizens.
"When a migrant woman gets a decent job, it's for the benefit of the whole community."
In Africa, men are the majority of those who migrate and women stay there caring for their children and often in a very vulnerable situation, so literacy workshops or professions are essential for the development of women's decision-making capacity and greater autonomy.
At least four Gazans have been killed by the Israeli Army, in fact, even though a truce is in place
The victims were trying to return to their homes in Gaza City and near Jan Yunis, according to Palestinian sources. The army has argued that these people have gone beyond the yellow line and after "many attempts" to distance themselves, they have been shot.
Israel demands that Hamas comply with the agreement and hand over the bodies of the murdered hostages
Hamas has handed over the bodies of four hostages to Israel through the Red Cross, but according to the Israeli authorities there are still 24 others to return.
Trump jokes with Sanchez about Spain's defense spending
U.S. President Donald Trump joked during the Egyptian summit about disagreements with Spain over defense spending. "Are you working on GDP (5% defense spending)? Are you approaching, are you doing a wonderful job," said Trump, who asked where the Spanish delegation was ("Where is Spain?") looking at Sanchez.
Faced with two censorship motions and the timely presentation of the draft budget, Lecornu's main challenges
The re-elected prime minister has days ahead of him and it remains to be seen whether the newly elected second government of Lecornu will be able to continue working. The key will be held by the Socialist Party, whose motions have been registered by the National Assembly and the Insumisa France.
Reactions from relatives of Palestinian prisoners released by Israel
Israel has released some Palestinian prisoners at its disposal. The reactions of relatives and their environment have been evident. Xabier Madariaga, EITB's special envoy, has had the opportunity to talk to some of these relatives.
Sarkozy will go to prison on October 21
The former French president was sentenced to five years in prison for attempting to buy money in Libya for the election campaign.