China seeks stronger ties with Brazil to resist ‘bullying’ on world stage
China's top diplomat tells Brazil's FM Mauro Vieira that Beijing-Brazil ties are at their 'best in history'.
Safety and space at risk as SUVs reach 30% of car market in English cities, researchers warn
Campaigners call for Paris-style parking charges amid fears big vehicles are taking up excessive public space
The number of giant cars in England’s cities has increased tenfold in recent years, according to researchers, who warn the vehicles are taking up excessive public space and posing a threat to public safety.
Analysis published by Clean Cities has found SUVs have gone from 3% to 30% of existing cars in the past two decades. In London, the number of SUVs has increased from about 80,000 in 2002 to about 800,000 in 2023.
Continue reading...South Korea indicts former first lady for bribery, ex-PM over martial law
Former prime minister and the wife of ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol both indicted on separate charges on the same day.
The Path to a Good-Enough Iran Deal – Foreign Affairs
- The Path to a Good-Enough Iran Deal Foreign Affairs
- UK, France and Germany urge Iran to agree deal to delay UN sanctions Reuters
- Iran’s Currency Slides After Europe Moves to Reimpose Sanctions Bloomberg.com
- Tehran threatens snapback retaliation, raises fears of war with Israel Long War Journal
- Tehran's Nuclear Recalcitrance and the Houthis' Missiles Bring Israel's Iran War Back Into Focus Haaretz
New video appears to show New Zealand fugitive dad with his child
Police believe the CCTV footage shows Tom Phillips and his child breaking into a store.
US ends tariff exemption for delivery packages valued at $800 or less
The 'de minimis' import tax exemption helped fuel home delivery and the rise of e-commerce in the US.
US police say Minneapolis church shooter ‘idolised’ mass murderers
Authorities say 23-year-old who attacked church 'obsessed' with killing children and 'idolised' US school shooters.
Minneapolis school attacker ‘obsessed with idea of killing children’, officials say
The two children killed in the shooting have been identified as Fletcher Merkel, eight, and Harper Moyski, 10.
Minneapolis school attacker ‘obsessed with idea of killing children’, officials say
The two children killed in the shooting have been identified as Fletcher Merkel, eight, and Harper Moyski, 10.
Macron’s stunned troops see no good way out of France’s impasse – politico.eu
- Macron’s stunned troops see no good way out of France’s impasse politico.eu
- French PM faces backlash over holiday excuse Reuters
- France's latest budget crisis poses risk to defense investment pledges CNBC
- France’s government is on the brink of collapse, again The Economist
- Macron vows to serve out mandate to its end despite budget crisis France 24
Exclusive: Taiwan estimates China spent 40% more on Pacific drills last year to hit $21 bln – Reuters
Venezuela’s Maduro says ‘no way’ US can invade as Trump deploys naval force
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says country ready to defend 'territorial integrity' amid US military buildup.
Survivors of South Africa’s horrific building fire now live in fear of guns
The deadly fire was called a "wake-up call" but residents are waiting for permanent homes.
European countries to notify U.N. of ‘snapback’ sanctions on Iran – The Washington Post
- European countries to notify U.N. of ‘snapback’ sanctions on Iran The Washington Post
- Germany tells nationals to leave Iran, fearing retaliation over sanctions Reuters
- China Denounces Iran Snapback Sanctions Plan as Not Constructive Bloomberg.com
- How triggering snapback sanctions may deepen Iran nuclear crisis Al Jazeera
- France, Germany and UK begin process of reimposing UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear program CNN
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,282
Here are the key events on day 1,282 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
UK, France and Germany move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran
The three powers trigger a process which could restore sanctions in 30 days, calling Iran's nuclear programme a threat to peace and security.
New footage shows Israel struck Gaza’s Nasser Hospital four times
New footage has revealed that two more strikes were carried out on hospital by Israel than initially reported.
New footage shows Israel struck Gaza’s Nasser Hospital four times
New footage has revealed that two more strikes were carried out on hospital by Israel than initially reported.
White House picks Robert Kennedy Jr’s deputy to replace ousted CDC director
Former CDC head was expelled after clashing with Trump administration over policies she says were not driven by science.
How triggering snapback sanctions may deepen Iran nuclear crisis
Europe's move to re-impose UN sanctions against Iran will make nuclear diplomacy more difficult, experts say.