Are they really ‘masterminds’?
A lot of people accused of wrongdoing in the news get called a 'mastermind'. We can do better.
Ten Hag sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after two Bundesliga games in charge
Erik ten Hag now holds the unwanted record of breaking the previous mark for a coach of five matches before dismissal.
The US government does not want any Palestinian to speak
The US denial of visas for Palestinian officials who were to attend the UNGA is meant to silence the Palestinians.
‘We’re winning a battle’: Mexico’s jaguar numbers up 30% in conservation drive
Conservationists hope that in 15 years species will no longer be at risk of extinction in Mexico – but challenges remain
In 2010, Gerardo Ceballos and a group of other researchers set out to answer a burning question: how many jaguars were there in Mexico? They knew there weren’t many. Hunting, loss of habitat, conflict with cattle ranchers and other issues had pushed the population to the brink of extinction.
Ceballos and his team from the National Alliance for Jaguar Conservation (ANCJ) thought there were maybe 1,000 jaguars across the country. They decided to carry out the country’s first census of the animal to find out exactly how many there were. They found 4,100.
Continue reading...Indonesian students defy crackdown after deadly riots, demanding reform – Reuters
- Indonesian students defy crackdown after deadly riots, demanding reform Reuters
- Indonesia’s deadly protests paused but deep resentment remains. Here’s what to know CNN
- Indonesian students gather for protests, defying fear of a crackdown Reuters
- Delivery Driver’s Death Unleashes Rage at Indonesia’s Elites Bloomberg.com
- Indonesia’s Leader Says He Will Bow to Some Protester Demands After Riots The New York Times
More than 250 media outlets protest over Israel murdering Gaza journalists
Media outlets have staged a front page protest to highlight the killings of more than 200 journalists in 22 months.
Deadly earthquake hits Afghanistan: What we know so far
Authorities say more than 800 people have died as floods and rubble hinder rescue efforts.
EU chief plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming – DW
- EU chief plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming DW
- Russia Suspected of Jamming GPS for E.U. Leader’s Plane, Officials Say The New York Times
- Italy considers hiding state flight paths after jamming of von der Leyen plane The Guardian
- Plane carrying EU’s top leader targeted by alleged Russian GPS jamming CNN
- EPP's Manfred Weber: Putin continues the attacks against all of us Euronews.com
Italian dockworkers threaten Israel cargo ban if Gaza flotilla blocked – politico.eu
- Italian dockworkers threaten Israel cargo ban if Gaza flotilla blocked politico.eu
- Greta Thunberg flotilla won't be unloading anything on Gaza's beaches, warns expert Fox News
- Flotilla leaves Barcelona in biggest attempt yet to break Israeli blockade of Gaza CNN
- Aid flotilla taking Greta Thunberg, other activists to Gaza turns around due to stormy weather, organizers say CBS News
- Sumud Flotilla for Gaza forced to turn back due to weather conditions Al Jazeera
Man found dead at Burning Man festival
The man was found "lying in a pool of blood" at the Nevada desert festival on Saturday night, police said.
China Is About to Show Off Its New High-Tech Weapons to the World – WIRED
- China Is About to Show Off Its New High-Tech Weapons to the World WIRED
- On WWII anniversary, China seeks to erase U.S. role in victory The Washington Post
- China to unveil US ship-killing weapons at military parade The Telegraph
- Guns of September: What a Parade May Reveal About China’s Military Modernization The Jamestown Foundation
- On parade in China: Putin, the PLA and purges The Economist
UK Muslims report vandalism, attacks amid controversial flag campaign
Agitators target a mosque and assault Muslims as the St George flag is flown widely following anti-immigration protests.
Houthis fire missile at Israeli-owned tanker after prime minister killed
The missile attack comes amid Houthi pledges to target Israel-linked shipping over its ongoing war in Gaza.
The Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza: Everything you need to know
More than 50 ships are heading to Gaza to challenge Israel’s illegal blockade and deliver urgent humanitarian aid.
UN chief demands release of 11 staff arrested in Yemen
The food and children's agency workers are the latest UN staff detained by Houthi authorities.
Ukrainian police say Russia linked to murder of former parliament speaker – politico.eu
- Ukrainian police say Russia linked to murder of former parliament speaker politico.eu
- Andriy Parubiy: Suspect admits killing Ukrainian lawmaker, says it was ‘revenge’ against authorities CNN
- Suspect arrested over murder of former Ukrainian politician, Zelenskyy says The Guardian
- Kyiv Links Moscow to Killing of Former Ukrainian Parliament Speaker The New York Times
- Disguised gunman who assassinated prominent Ukraine politician is linked to Russia, Kyiv says CBS News
Japan and South Korea record hottest summers in history
Record temperatures come amid scientists' warnings that climate change is causing more frequent extreme weather events.
Isak signs with Liverpool from Newcastle for record British fee: Report
The Premier League champions' signing of the Swedish international closes the summer's most drawn-out transfer saga.
Media outlets demand Israel grant access to Gaza, halt attacks on journalists there – NPR
- Media outlets demand Israel grant access to Gaza, halt attacks on journalists there NPR
- Global media outlets unite to protest Israel’s killing of journalists in Gaza CNN
- 'Mishap' or Policy: Inside the IDF's 'Double Tap' Strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis Haaretz
- The deadly toll on journalists in the Gaza war The Guardian
- RSF and Avaaz launch international media operation: “At the rate journalists are being killed in Gaza by the Israeli army, there will soon be no one left to keep you informed” Reporters sans frontières
Timeline of Afghanistan’s deadliest earthquakes since 2015
Afghanistan is prone to tremors due to its location near the meeting point of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.