- Germany backs EU’s ‘creative’ plan to send frozen Russian cash to Ukraine politico.eu
- Europe wants to turn frozen Russian assets into Ukrainian firepower The Economist
- EU to Discuss €140 Billion Ukraine Loan Plan Using Russia Assets Bloomberg.com
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pushes for frozen Russian assets to be used for Ukraine CNN
- EU 'reparations loan' to Ukraine could be up to 130 billion euros, officials say Reuters
Trump demands inquiry over UN ‘triple sabotage’ after escalator and teleprompter mishaps
The US president called the incidents that included an escalator and teleprompter mishap "a real disgrace".
‘Anti-ICE’ message on ammunition at Dallas shooting that killed immigration detainee
The gunman fired at an unmarked van near the detention facility, before taking his own life, officials say.
China doubles down on climate, wind and solar pledges — a day after Trump called them a ‘scam’ – Politico
- China doubles down on climate, wind and solar pledges — a day after Trump called them a 'scam' Politico
- ‘Underwhelming’: China’s new climate target falls far short, experts say Al Jazeera
- China’s plans to cut emissions too weak to stave off global catastrophe, say experts The Guardian
- China, for First Time, Vows to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions The New York Times
- China makes landmark pledge to cut its climate emissions BBC
Wealthy investors from US, China and Hong Kong top applications for New Zealand’s ‘golden visa’ scheme
Since new rules for the Active Investor Plus visa came into effect in April, applicant numbers have almost tripled
Wealthy investors from the US, China and Hong Kong are the leaders in applications for New Zealand’s “golden visas” after the government relaxed the scheme’s requirements in a bid to boost the flagging economy.
The new rules for the Active Investor Plus visa came into effect in April and lowered investment thresholds, removed English-language requirements and cut the amount of time applicants must spend in the country to establish residency from three years to three weeks.
Continue reading...Rihanna gives birth to first daughter with A$AP Rocky
The celebrity pair announced the birth of Rocki Irish Mayers on Instagram in a post that included a miniature pair of boxing gloves.
Rihanna gives birth to first daughter with A$AP Rocky
The celebrity pair announced the birth of Rocki Irish Mayers on Instagram in a post that included a miniature pair of boxing gloves.
America’s blame game over Canada’s wildfire smoke misses the point, experts say
US officials have blamed Canada for not doing enough to stop its wildfire smoke from wafting south. Climate experts say it’s not so simple.
Bali hospital denies allegation of organ theft after body of Australian repatriated without heart
Australian officials demanded answers after the body of Byron Haddow was returned without his heart
A Bali hospital has denied allegations it was involved in organ theft, after the body of a young Australian who died on the Indonesian resort island was repatriated without his heart.
Queensland man Byron Haddow was found dead in the plunge pool of his Bali villa earlier this year while on holiday.
Continue reading...Escalatorgate: Trump alleges ‘triple sabotage’ after technical mishaps at UN
Trump claims teleprompter and audio issues, and a stopped escalator that UN says may be due to US delegation staffer
Donald Trump alleged “triple sabotage” at the United Nations, after the US president was plagued by a series of unfortunate events surrounding his address to the global body.
“A REAL DISGRACE took place at the United Nations yesterday,” Trump wrote Wednesday in a 357-word social media chronicle of “Not one, not two, but three very sinister events!”
Continue reading...‘There’s no way we can afford $100,000’: Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees
Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovation.
‘Maggots raining down’: survey lays bare dire state of courts in England and Wales
Asbestos and faeces flooding cells also among problems contributing to huge backlog in cases, Law Society finds
Asbestos, mould, rotten seagulls and cells flooding with excrement are among the problems experienced in crumbling courts in England and Wales, the Law Society has found.
The professional body for solicitors said deteriorating buildings and unreliable technology were contributing to the record backlog in crown courts and undermining confidence and trust in the justice system.
Continue reading...Denmark airport closes due to drones, two days after incursions in Copenhagen and Oslo
Police say the drones over Aalborg airport followed a similar pattern to the ones that had halted flights at Copenhagen airport a few days earlier
Denmark’s Aalborg airport was closed due to drones in its airspace, local police said early on Thursday, two days after the country’s main Copenhagen airport was shut over drone sightings that rattled European aviation.
Danish national police said the drones followed a similar pattern to the ones that had halted flights at Copenhagen airport for four hours a few days earlier. The country’s armed forces were also affected, as Aalborg airport is used as a military base, they added.
Continue reading...AI’s double-edged sword: UN leaders weigh its promise and peril – AP News
- AI’s double-edged sword: UN leaders weigh its promise and peril AP News
- WATCH LIVE: Day 3 of the 2025 United Nations General Assembly PBS
- AI must not decide humanity’s fate, UN chief warns Security Council UN News
- U.N. General Assembly opens with plea for binding AI safeguards NBC News
- How AI Can Be Used to Address Global Challenges Time Magazine
The sun sets on India’s iconic and controversial Soviet fighter jet
MiG-21 served in all conflicts with Pakistan since 1965 and was later known for a high crash rate.
Donald Trump pledges to prevent Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank – Financial Times
- Donald Trump pledges to prevent Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank Financial Times
- Trump administration presented Gaza peace plan to Arab leaders CNN
- Trump promises Arab, Muslim leaders he won’t let Israel annex the West Bank Politico
- Trump presented comprehensive plan to end Gaza war in UN meeting with Muslim leaders The Times of Israel
- US has Gaza peace plan and hopes for breakthrough soon, says envoy Reuters
Houthi drone strike hits Israeli city of Eilat, injuring 22
This is the moment a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthis exploded in the Israeli city of Eilat.
Shaheen declares Pakistan ‘ready’ to win Asia Cup as India await in final
Pakistan face Bangladesh on Thursday in an eliminator ahead of Sunday's final of the 2025 Asia Cup, where India await.
Drones close a Denmark airport for second time in a week – CNN
- Drones close a Denmark airport for second time in a week CNN
- Drones shut Copenhagen Airport in 'serious attack'; NATO weighs tougher Russia action NBC News
- Drones disrupt flights at second Danish airport in a week Reuters
- Drone Sightings Force Copenhagen and Oslo Airports to Close Temporarily The New York Times
- Russia's involvement in drone sightings cannot be ruled out, Danish PM says BBC
Sri Lanka decries futility of war, calls for ceasefire in Gaza
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called for a ceasefire in Gaza while speaking at the UN General Assembly.