Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states
The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place".
American tests positive for Ebola; U.S. to screen travelers at airports – The Washington Post
- American tests positive for Ebola; U.S. to screen travelers at airports The Washington Post
- Opinion | Why Congo’s Ebola outbreak is far more alarming than hantavirus The Washington Post
- Epidemic of Ebola Disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda determined a public health emergency of international concern World Health Organization (WHO)
- Ebola strain in Congo, Uganda has no vaccine, no treatment for often deadly symptoms CBS News
- What to know about the Ebola outbreak NBC News
Trump told Taiwan not to ‘go independent’ – but does it want to?
Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.
Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue
Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity."
‘FedEx says your parcel has drugs’: The scam that trapped an Indian comedian
Ankita Shrivastav is among millions of Indians who fall prey to cybercrimes every year.
Live Updates: Trump calls off scheduled attack on Iran amid “serious negotiations” toward peace deal – CBS News
- Live Updates: Trump calls off scheduled attack on Iran amid "serious negotiations" toward peace deal CBS News
- Trump says he's postponing 'scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow' at Middle East leaders' request CNBC
- Trump Says Iran Strike Called Off After Discussions Bloomberg.com
- Trump Says He Authorized New Strikes on Iran, but Has Decided to Hold Off The New York Times
- Donald Trump Says 'Good Chance' of Iran Nuclear Deal After Delaying Strike U.S. News & World Report
Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices
In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.
Fast-growing southern California brush fire prompts evacuation orders
Fire reported in Simi Valley, north-west of LA, as mandatory evacuation orders were issued for over 20,000 residents
A fast-growing brush fire ignited on Monday morning in southern California, prompting evacuation orders and damaging at least one home.
The Sandy fire was reported just after 10am in Simi Valley, a city in Ventura county about 30 miles north-west of Los Angeles.
Continue reading...At least one person killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego
Police rushed to ‘neutralize’ the shooter and chairman of center confirmed security guard had been fatally shot
At least one person, a security guard, was killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Police rushed to the center on Monday and “neutralized” the shooter, according to authorities. Authorities had not yet confirmed any fatalities or injuries, but chairman of the mosque that was targeted confirmed to outlets that a guard had been killed.
Continue reading...New York Times sues Pentagon again over ‘utterly unreasonable’ press restrictions
Trump administration unveiled sweeping restrictions on press access at the Department of Defense last September
The New York Times has filed a second lawsuit against the Pentagon, arguing that its recent policy requiring journalists to have official escorts when on Pentagon grounds is unconstitutional.
The Trump administration unveiled sweeping restrictions on press access at the US Department of Defense, which it calls the Department of War, last September.
Continue reading...Trump officials plan to repeal limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
EPA outlines effort to kill Biden-era rules as critics condemn RFK Jr and Lee Zeldin’s ‘hocus pocus’
The Trump administration has announced a plan to kill Biden-era drinking water limits on four Pfas “forever chemicals”, and to delay the implementation of standards for two other compounds.
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing two separate rules to delay and rescind the limits. The rules must go through an approval process that can take several years, and almost certainly will be challenged in court.
Continue reading...Jewish man in hospital after attack by group of men in Golders Green
Victim in his 20s was beaten up in north London street having stepped outside to use his phone
A Jewish man is being treated in hospital for injuries to his face and body after being attacked by a number of men in north London.
Police were called in the early hours of Monday morning following reports that a Jewish man had been assaulted by a number of men outside a property on the Grove in Golders Green.
Continue reading...Ireland’s president ‘proud’ of sister detained by Israel en route to Gaza – politico.eu
- Ireland’s president ‘proud’ of sister detained by Israel en route to Gaza politico.eu
- Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say BBC
- Israeli troops intercept a flotilla off Cyprus as it tries to breach the Gaza blockade AP News
- Israeli army attacks Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla in international waters, detains 100 activists Anadolu Ajansı
- Jewish, Arab Israeli activists launch 'Hasbara' flotilla to counter GSF The Jerusalem Post
At least 100 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak an international emergency.
Andy Burnham vows to ‘change Labour’ in direct challenge to Keir Starmer
Expected candidate in Makerfield byelection says party ‘needs to change if we are to regain people’s trust’
Andy Burnham drew the battle lines for the future of the Labour party on Monday as the Greater Manchester mayor promised he would “change Labour” and win back the voters the party had lost.
Burnham, who is expected to be Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield byelection, claimed it would be no ordinary campaign and said he would make it about national issues where Labour was failing, in a direct challenge to the prime minister.
Continue reading...Poles blindsided by US troop move say they are a ‘proven ally’ – politico.eu
- Poles blindsided by US troop move say they are a ‘proven ally’ politico.eu
- Army leaders in hot seat over Poland deployment cancellation Military Times
- Polish PM says transatlantic unity must survive difficult period Reuters
- Europe Is a Platform, Not a Burden The Bulwark
- Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say AP News
London stabbing of journalist ordered by third party acting for Iran, court told
Pouria Zeraati, who worked for a dissident Farsi-language broadcaster, was attacked outside his home in 2024
The stabbing of a journalist in London was a planned attack ordered by a third party acting on behalf of the Iranian state, a court has heard.
Pouria Zeraati, a British journalist of Iranian origin, had worked for Iran International, a Farsi-language dissident broadcaster, when he was stabbed in the leg outside his west London home in 2024.
Continue reading...London stabbing of journalist was by men working for Iran, court told – BBC
- London stabbing of journalist was by men working for Iran, court told BBC
- Trial begins in UK over stabbing attack on Iran International presenter ایران اینترنشنال
- Journalist in London stabbed at behest of Iran, court told Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- London stabbing of journalist ordered by third party acting for Iran, court told The Guardian
- Stabbing in London: A Proxy Battle Over Media Freedom Devdiscourse
‘Disposable’ operatives for hire are a new menace for western countries
A court case in New York has highlighted how Iran is using technology to recruit agents who may not even be regime supporters
When on Friday a 32-year-old Iraqi was brought before a court in New York to be charged with planning to attack Jewish community sites in the US, a curtain was suddenly lifted on a corner of a shadowy world.
The detention of Mohammed Saad Baqer al-Saadi in Turkey last week revealed rare details of Iran’s efforts to use terrorism to sow discord among communities in Europe, the UK and the US – but also the outlines of an uncertain and threatening future.
Continue reading...Iran makes new proposal for deal to end war, regional officials say – The Guardian
- Iran makes new proposal for deal to end war, regional officials say The Guardian
- ‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting CNN
- Iran's new offer is insufficient, risks war resumption: senior U.S. official Axios
- Iran attack planned for Tuesday called off, Trump says NBC News
- Iran war live: Talks ongoing via Pakistan; Lebanon death toll tops 3,000 Al Jazeera