‘Punk rock’ dinosaur with metre-long spikes discovered
The animal has come as a surprise to experts, who now have to rethink how these armoured dinosaurs evolved
Denmark summons US diplomat over alleged Greenland influence campaign
Danish media reports three men with ties to Donald Trump are accused of attempting to infiltrate Greenlandic society
Denmark has summoned the US charge d’affaires for an urgent meeting over an alleged influence campaign in Greenland aimed at shaping public opinion and the future of the Arctic territory.
It comes after reports from Danish media, confirmed by the Danish foreign office, that at least three US men with ties to Donald Trump and the White House had been accused of trying to infiltrate Greenlandic society.
Continue reading...Old master painting looted by Nazis disappears from home in Argentina
Search for artwork seen in estate agent’s photo continues after police raid on house finds tapestry hanging in its place
Argentinian police have said they will continue hunting for an old master painting looted by the Nazis and spotted by chance in an estate agent’s listing after a search of the property in the seaside town of Mar del Plata failed to uncover the work.
“The painting is not in the house … but we’re going to keep searching for it,” the federal prosecutor Carlos Martínez told local media. He said items that could be useful for the investigation, including two firearms, engravings and prints, had been seized.
Continue reading...Frustrated Russians grapple with fuel crisis as Ukraine attacks oil refineries
Motorists queue, petrol stations run dry and prices surge in country that is one of the world’s top energy exporters
Russia prides itself on being an energy superpower, but some of its citizens are suddenly struggling to fill their fuel tanks after weeks of Ukrainian drone strikes crippled refining capacity across the country.
Petrol stations in several regions have run dry while prices have surged to record highs and motorists queue for hours.
Continue reading...Paris Will Keep Seine River Open to Swimmers for 2 More Weeks – The New York Times
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- Swimming in the Seine in Paris: an old pastime resurfaces in the age of global warming The Conversation
Treasury Sanctions Fraud Network Funding DPRK Weapons Programs – U.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)
- Treasury Sanctions Fraud Network Funding DPRK Weapons Programs U.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)
- US, Allies Step Up Fight Against North Korean Cyber Activities Bloomberg.com
- Governments, tech companies meet in Tokyo to share tips on fighting North Korea IT worker scheme The Record from Recorded Future News
- How North Korea's IT army is hacking the global job market Axios
- Japan, US, South Korea say North Korea sends IT workers abroad to fund weapons programs MLex
Trump’s 50% tariff on India kicks in as Modi urges self-reliance
The US president's steep 50% tariffs on India have kicked in, sending Narendra Modi's government into firefighting mode.
Sauna Culture Hits the Mainstream – The New York Times
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A third of outpatients treated for wounds at MSF’s Gaza hospitals in 2024 were children, figures show
Explosive weapons designed to be used in battle are being used in urban areas, says Médecins Sans Frontières
Children under 15 years old made up almost a third of outpatients treated for wounds in field hospitals run by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Gaza last year, statistics published in The Lancet reveal.
The figures were released by MSF in correspondence with the respected medical journal and come from six health facilities in Gaza supported by the international medical NGO. The facilities are predominantly in the south and centre of the devastated territory.
Continue reading...Exclusive: US contractors in Gaza pursued MEE journalist before his killing – Middle East Eye
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- New video reveals third strike in deadly ‘double-tap’ attack on Gaza hospital CNN
- Hussam al-Masri, the Reuters journalist killed by Israeli fire in Gaza Reuters
- Israel Links Deadly Hospital Attack in Gaza to Hamas Surveillance Camera The New York Times
- Column | Israel’s unprecedented slaughter of journalists in Gaza The Washington Post
Putin’s botched African adventure – The Economist
- Putin’s botched African adventure The Economist
- In Africa, Russia is swapping a ruthless paramilitary for a replica it can control. What’s Putin’s game plan? CNN
- Report spotlights tensions in Mali military over Wagner mercenaries Reuters
- Moscow’s Mercenary Makeover in Africa War on the Rocks
- Wagner’s Mali retreat: Mission accomplished or mercenary fiasco? The Africa Report.com
SpaceX pulls off Starship rocket launch in much-needed comeback
The Starship rocket is critical to the company's hopes of one day carrying people to the Moon and Mars.
Denmark apologises for involuntary birth control in Greenland – Reuters
- Denmark apologises for involuntary birth control in Greenland Reuters
- Denmark Apologizes After Involuntary Birth Control Scandal in Greenland The New York Times
- Denmark apologises to Greenland's Inuit victims of forced contraception BBC
- Denmark issues first apology over forced contraception of Greenlandic women The Guardian
- Denmark Apologizes for Forced Teenage Birth Control in Greenland Bloomberg.com
Nigeria bans export of shea nuts used in beauty creams for six months
The country wants to move from being the biggest exporter of raw nuts to producing more shea butter.
South Korea Outlaws the Use of Smartphones During Class – The New York Times
Watch: Thousands have tomato fight at La Tomatina Festival
Tomatoes not fit for consumption are thrown at each other during the festival.
Second Melbourne man charged over arson attack on Adass Israel synagogue fronts court
Younes Ali Younes, 20, will appear again in December with co-accused Giovanni Laulu although court heard no evidence of links to Iran
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A man charged with torching a Melbourne synagogue in an antisemitic attack was remanded in custody when he appeared in court on Wednesday.
Younes Ali Younes, 20, last week became the second suspect to be charged for the December arson attack on the Adass Israel synagogue which Australia accuses Iran of directing. Police allege three masked arsonists doused the building’s interior with a liquid accelerant before igniting it, causing extensive damage and injuring a worshipper.
Continue reading...What difference will marriage make to Taylor Swift’s music?
She's known as pop's most confessional songwriter, so how will domestic bliss change Taylor Swift?
Iran says return of IAEA inspectors is not resumption of full cooperation
There is no final agreement between the IAEA and Iran yet, says Iranian foreign minister, but talks will continue.
Russian climber who broke her leg on Kyrgyzstan’s highest mountain is presumed dead, officials say – CBS News
- Russian climber who broke her leg on Kyrgyzstan's highest mountain is presumed dead, officials say CBS News
- Hopes fade for injured climber stuck up an icy mountain for 12 days after breaking her leg CNN
- Rescue Called Off for Woman Stranded With Broken Leg for 11 Days on Himalayan Peak yahoo.com
- Man Dies Trying to Help Friend Trapped on 25,000-Foot Peak with Broken Leg People.com
- Russia’s Top Investigator Orders Rescue of Climber in Kyrgyzstan The Moscow Times