Hunger crisis deepens in Gaza as 10 more starvation deaths reported
Aid groups warn of 'mass starvation' in Gaza amid blockade, while Israeli attacks kill dozens of others across enclave.
Why Filipinos keep getting married in flooded churches
The submerged weddings highlight a flooding problem that the country can't shake off.
7,000 steps a day could be enough to improve health, say researchers
Target easier to achieve than 10,000 steps and linked to 37% reduction in cancer deaths
Walking more could reduce your risk of dementia, depression and dying from cancer, as well as being good for your heart, according to research. And you may not need to walk as far as previously thought to reap those benefits.
The NHS recommends a brisk 10-minute walk every day. Many people aim to walk 10,000 steps, but struggle to achieve it. Now researchers have calculated that even 7,000 steps could be enough to protect health.
Continue reading...Russia and Ukraine Met Again. Here’s Where the Peace Talks Stand – The New York Times
- Russia and Ukraine Met Again. Here’s Where the Peace Talks Stand The New York Times
- Russia and Ukraine agree prisoner swap, but little other progress in Istanbul talks CNN
- Ukraine proposes summit with Putin, Trump, Zelensky and Erdogan The Hill
- Ukraine proposes Zelenskyy, Putin, Trump and Erdogan meet this summer NPR
- Russia and Ukraine Are No Closer to Peace After Trump’s Threats The Wall Street Journal
Spain beat Germany to set up Women’s Euro 2025 final with England
Aitana Bonmati's strike in extra time downs Germany to send Spain into Women's Euro 2025 final against England.
They made America’s clothing. Now they are getting punished for it.
Apparel hubs like Cambodia and Sri Lanka are heavily dependent on the US as an export market.
Verdict expected in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial – what to know
A judge on Thursday will deliver her verdict in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's 2018 world junior ice hockey team.
Ukraine-Russia peace talks end in less than a hour with no cease-fire – New York Post
- Ukraine-Russia peace talks end in less than a hour with no cease-fire New York Post
- Russia and Ukraine agree prisoner swap, but little other progress in Istanbul talks CNN
- Russia and Ukraine Met Again. Here’s Where the Peace Talks Stand The New York Times
- Ukraine proposes Zelenskyy, Putin, Trump and Erdogan meet this summer NPR
- Russia, Ukraine truce talks overshadowed by new fighting Vatican News
Israeli parliament approves symbolic motion on West Bank annexation
Knesset lawmakers vote 71-13 in favour of annexation, raising questions about the future of a Palestinian state.
Tesla reports biggest quarterly revenue decline in more than a decade
Analysts expect a turnaround in future quarters as the automaker bets on robotaxi expansions.
Scott Morrison tells US Australia risks going to sleep on China threat after diplomatic ‘charm and flattery’
Former prime minister warns US House of Representatives committee Australia must do more to resist the security threat posed by China
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The Chinese Communist party hopes Western democracies “go to sleep on the threat” it poses to the international order, former prime minister Scott Morrison has told a congressional committee in the US.
In a forthright appearance before the hawkish US House of Representatives select committee on the strategic competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist party, Morrison said China had changed diplomatic tack after he lost the 2022 election to Anthony Albanese.
Continue reading...Gazans ‘wasting away’ as mass starvation spreads, humanitarian groups warn
A joint statement says the Israeli government's "siege" has left aid supplies "totally depleted".
UN court: Climate crisis is ‘existential threat’
The International Court of Justice says climate change is an “urgent and existential threat."
Trump admin leans into unsubstantiated claims Obama committed ‘treason’
The Trump administration says former President Obama sought to undermine Trump through faulty claims.
Wildfire kills at least 10 forest workers and rescuers battling blaze in Turkey
High temperatures and strong winds fan fires between Istanbul and Ankara forcing evacuation of several villages
A wildfire killed at least 10 forest workers and rescuers on Wednesday who were battling to douse the flames near Eskişehir in western Turkey, authorities said.
The agriculture minister, İbrahim Yumakli, said the fire killed five forest workers and five rescuers. Local lawmaker Nebi Hatipoğlu and news website BirGün had earlier said 11 had died.
Continue reading...Albanese government worse than Morrison era at producing documents for public scrutiny, report finds
Labor’s first term saw second-worst performance since 1993 in complying with Senate orders for documents, data shows
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The Centre for Public Integrity has accused the Albanese government of having a poorer record than the Morrison government for producing documents for public scrutiny, with a leading barrister warning Labor’s landslide win may further entrench secrecy.
The warning comes after the centre assessed the government’s response to freedom-of-information applications, a tool that allows anyone an opportunity to request documents that are not publicly available.
Continue reading...Trump was briefed that his name appears in Epstein files, reports say
US federal judge rejects bid to unseal Epstein grand jury records as Trump administration tries to quell MAGA backlash.
Former Scottish First Minister and his wife plead for Gaza aid
Scotland’s former First Minister Humza Yousaf and his wife say their relatives in Gaza are being deliberately starved.
Iran to Resume Talks on Nuclear Program With United Nations Agency – The Wall Street Journal
Hamas responds to Gaza truce offer with ‘unacceptable’ new demands — mediators – The Times of Israel
- Hamas responds to Gaza truce offer with ‘unacceptable’ new demands — mediators The Times of Israel
- Food Aid Becomes Main Sticking Point in Gaza Cease-Fire Talks The Wall Street Journal
- Israeli official says Jerusalem reviewing latest Hamas response to ceasefire proposal The Times of Israel
- Hamas hands its response on ceasefire proposal to mediators, official close to talks says Reuters
- Source: Hamas Gives Official Response to Cease-fire Deal Proposal 'With Positive Spirit' Haaretz