The Indian messaging app that wants to take on WhatsApp
Arattai is seeing a surge in popularity amid a push from Narendra Modi's government to boost self-reliance.
Two years after October 7, Israel rediscovers the scale, and limits, of its power – The Times of Israel
- Two years after October 7, Israel rediscovers the scale, and limits, of its power The Times of Israel
- Opinion | Israel Cannot Go On Winning Like This The New York Times
- Column | After two years, Israel’s Gaza war has reshaped the Middle East The Washington Post
- How Netanyahu's Mideast 'Map of Opportunities' Is Turning Into Israel's Map of Threats Two Years After October 7 Haaretz
- Trump’s deal could be a win for Netanyahu, whether or not it succeeds. vox.com
UK plastic waste exports to developing countries rose 84% in a year, data shows
Campaigners say increase in exports mostly to Malaysia and Indonesia is ‘unethical and irresponsible waste imperialism’
Britain’s exports of plastic waste to developing countries have soared by 84% in the first half of this year compared with last year, according to an analysis of trade data carried out for the Guardian.
Campaigners described the rise in exports, mostly to Malaysia and Indonesia, as “unethical and irresponsible waste imperialism”.
Continue reading...Gold surges past $4,000 an ounce as uncertainty fuels rally
Analysts point to delays in the reporting of economic data due to the US government shutdown as one reason for the rise.
Ursula von der Leyen and the polarized European Parliament – DW
- Ursula von der Leyen and the polarized European Parliament DW
- 13 things we learned from von der Leyen’s no-confidence debate politico.eu
- EU's von der Leyen confronts new no-confidence challenges Reuters
- Don't fall for Putin's trap, von der Leyen says as she battles two motions of censure Euronews.com
- French Crisis Eclipses Von der Leyen’s Censure Headaches for Now Bloomberg.com
Dozens killed in Myanmar after armed paraglider attack: Reports
Amnesty International says the military launched a paraglider attack on a nighttime civilian gathering.
Prosecutors say Libyan freely confessed to Lockerbie bombing
Abu Agila Mas'ud Kheir al-Marimi is said to have admitted his role in the murder of 270 people in the 1988 bombing.
Hundreds of Everest hikers reach safety after snowstorm in Tibetan valley
Those rescued included guides, yak herders and trekkers, who were trapped in a heavy snowstorm that began on Friday.
Hundreds of hikers rescued from Mount Everest after severe snowstorm – NPR
- Hundreds of hikers rescued from Mount Everest after severe snowstorm NPR
- Utahns among hundreds of Mount Everest hikers impacted by extreme blizzard KSL.com
- Hundreds Rescued After Everest Snowstorm Traps Hikers Yahoo
- Snowstorms strand hikers in China and a South Korean climber dies in Nepal AP News
- Trekker uses cooking pots to dig her way out of freak blizzard on Everest CNN
White House memo says federal workers may not get automatic backpay: Report
The memo is seen as a pressure tactic on Democrats as the US government shutdown heads into its eighth day.
Progress in Gaza peace talks as Trump says ‘very close to deal’
Officials reported progress after a third day of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas in Egypt.
Scientist’s off-grid hike interrupted by news of Nobel Prize win
Dr Fred Ramsdell was "living his best life" offline when the Nobel committee tried to contact him.
Israel intercepts Freedom Flotilla Coalition vessels en route to Gaza
The Israeli military has intercepted and boarded several boats sailing towards Gaza.
At least 24 killed as army paraglider bombs Myanmar Buddhist festival
Locals tell the BBC the carnage has made it hard to identify victims of the military attack.
Burkina Faso’s military gov’t arrests European NGO workers for ‘spying’
Dutch humanitarian organisation INSO rejected the allegations and called for the release of its eight staff members.
‘One of the greatest things’ – Nigeria’s art innovators on display in London
Nigerian Modernism at the Tate spotlights a compelling period in the West African country's history.
One-man spam campaign ravages EU ‘chat control’ bill – politico.eu
- One-man spam campaign ravages EU ‘chat control’ bill politico.eu
- Potential EU law sparks global concerns over end-to-end encryption for messaging apps CyberScoop
- Germany rejects EU 'chat control' proposal to police messaging apps Yahoo
- Signal calls on Germany to vote against ‘Chat Control,’ saying it would leave EU market The Record from Recorded Future News
- Child protection vs privacy: decision time for EU Barron News-Shield
‘Bangladeshi infiltrator’: Indian Muslims in poll-bound Bihar battle hate
A community of Bangla-speaking Muslims in eastern state's Seemanchal region on edge as key assembly elections near.
Dolly Parton’s sister asks fans to pray for country singer
The message comes a week after the 79-year-old musician postponed gigs due to health issues.
‘I sleep with a gas mask on’ – Life next to Portland protest angering Trump
As Trump threatens military action, residents in Portland tell the BBC about life amid the protests.