- Germany arrests former intelligence chief in espionage case The Washington Post
- German Officials Arrest Former Spy Chief on Espionage Charges The New York Times
- Ex-German spy chief arrested on suspicion of attempted treason Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Germany’s ex-foreign intelligence agency chief is arrested on suspicion of espionage NPR
- Former German spy chief arrested on treason and espionage allegations CNN
Plague epidemic risk in Russia low after death of lab technician, WHO says
World Health Organization detects no sign of further outbreak since Darya Shipilova died last week
The World Health Organization has said the risk of an epidemic in Russia is low after the sudden death of a lab technician who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia.
Darya Shipilova, who was 28, died last week, two days after falling ill. Russian media reports suggested she may have become infected after an accident at her workplace, where dangerous pathogens are kept and studied.
Continue reading...New Zealand greenhouse gas levels hit record highs threatening catastrophic glacier melts
Government report finds the country could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves, as well as damaging storms and cyclones
New Zealand could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves and catastrophic glacier melts in the near future, as greenhouse gas levels hit record highs, a new report about the nation’s climate has revealed.
Released on Wednesday, the Our Atmosphere and Climate 2026 report shows New Zealand is experiencing mounting climate pressures, which will have wide-reaching implications for the environment, native species and communities.
Continue reading...People who live to 100 have 3 drinks in common, longevity expert says – Fox News
A beautiful Himalayan bird is changing its voice due to human activity, research shows
A sharp increase in human activity is affecting the way the Himalayan monal lives and communicates, studies show.
A beautiful Himalayan bird is changing its voice due to human activity, research shows
A sharp increase in human activity is affecting the way the Himalayan monal lives and communicates, studies show.
Ikea to pilot online buyback service for secondhand furniture
Service to be tested in Spain and Portugal this year, with a UK rollout if successful, as pre-loved markets boom
Ikea is to test an online version of its buy-back service where the retailer offers vouchers for unwanted secondhand furniture.
The service will be tested in Spain and Portugal before the end of December and will be launched in the UK if it proves successful. Ikea already offers buy-back in stores, including in the UK. The online version will extend it to a much wider audience, with Ikea predicting pre-owned goods are likely to grab 16% of the UK homewares market by next year
Continue reading...Ikea to pilot online buyback service for secondhand furniture
Service to be tested in Spain and Portugal this year, with a UK rollout if successful, as pre-loved markets boom
Ikea is to test an online version of its buy-back service where the retailer offers vouchers for unwanted secondhand furniture.
The service will be tested in Spain and Portugal before the end of December and will be launched in the UK if it proves successful. Ikea already offers buy-back in stores, including in the UK. The online version will extend it to a much wider audience, with Ikea predicting pre-owned goods are likely to grab 16% of the UK homewares market by next year
Continue reading...Live Updates: Iran-backed Houthis deny losing ground in Yemen as oil prices ease despite fierce fighting – CBS News
- Live Updates: Iran-backed Houthis deny losing ground in Yemen as oil prices ease despite fierce fighting CBS News
- Yemeni government fighters shown driving vehicles over Houthi opponents Reuters
- Iran war live: Yemen forces claim control over strategic Taiz mountain peak Al Jazeera
- Why Saudi Arabia’s Last War in Yemen Turned Into a Quagmire The New York Times
- Yemeni forces launch offensive to retake Houthi-held al-Waziiya in Taiz Yahoo
In Iceland, Rubio Dodges a Diplomatic Flap Over a Trump Map – The New York Times
- In Iceland, Rubio Dodges a Diplomatic Flap Over a Trump Map The New York Times
- Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Icelandic Prime Minister Frostadóttir U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Rubio Warns Russia and China Are Already Moving in the Arctic Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- Cold War memories stir Rubio in Iceland as he champions diplomacy and downplays differences AP News
- Rubio visits Iceland ‘to discuss security collaboration’ as US boosts Arctic presence France 24
Brazilian beauty queen, 22, dead after being struck by lightning in mother’s garden – New York Post
- Brazilian beauty queen, 22, dead after being struck by lightning in mother’s garden New York Post
- 'Model' mum, 22, dies in freak lightning strike while enjoying lunch with family The Mirror
- Beauty queen, 22, dies after being struck by lightning while combing niece’s hair during family lunch in garden The Sun
- Beauty Queen, 22, Dies After Being Struck by Lightning While Combing Niece’s Hair Wide Open Country
- Brazilian pageant queen dies at 22 Minute Mirror
How Chris Coons has changed in the 3 years since the Oct. 7 attacks – Politico
Many Nepalis swept away in the floods aren’t officially dead, leaving families in limbo – BBC
- Many Nepalis swept away in the floods aren't officially dead, leaving families in limbo BBC
- Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims. leaving some angry and others relieved AP News
- Nepal ends search and rescue after flood, focuses on rehabilitation Reuters
- Nepal's decision to officially end search for thousands missing after flash floods met with mixed reaction CBC
- Nepal ends flood search with over 5,000 still missing, including 189 Indians The Times of India
Many Nepalis swept away in the floods aren’t officially dead, leaving families in limbo
Relatives are finding themselves with no compensation and facing an administrative nightmare.
Some nations have deployed space weapons. Here’s what issues are worrying experts – PBS
- Some nations have deployed space weapons. Here's what issues are worrying experts PBS
- Space Weapons: Disclosure Isn’t Enough for Deterrence CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
- Turkey condemns deployment of space weapons after American weapons reach orbit Middle East Eye
- Space Force weapons may signal shift in US defense strategy: Ross Coulthart NewsNation
- AP Business SummaryBrief at 12:01 p.m. EDT www.pmg-ky3.com
Green member behind Zionism motion named as ‘close friend’ of jailed al-Qaeda supporter in court – BBC
- Green member behind Zionism motion named as 'close friend' of jailed al-Qaeda supporter in court BBC
- Labour figures rule out working with Greens after ‘Zionism is racism’ vote The Guardian
- U.K. Greens' Anti-Zionist Motion Does Nothing to Help Palestinians and a Lot to Endanger Jews Haaretz
- Tony Blair: Britain’s Fastest-Growing Party Has an Anti-Jewish Problem The Free Press
- 'Zionism is racism' vote sparks walkouts, condemnations from within Green Party The Jerusalem Post
Vladimir Putin and the pariah problem – The Economist
- Vladimir Putin and the pariah problem The Economist
- Opinion | Putin’s Desperate, Dangerous Game in Europe The New York Times
- Putin and His War Without End Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)
- Russian expert: Ukraine will hold on and the Kremlin is still afraid to take the ultimate risks Delfi
- Hanna Notte: In Conversation with The Globalist The Globalist
Watch: Riot police clash with school protesters and use tear gas in France
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France amid a wave of protests by high-school pupils.
Germany news: Far-right AfD gets first house speaker in a German state parliament – DW.com
- Germany news: Far-right AfD gets first house speaker in a German state parliament DW.com
- AfD wins state parliament speakership in Saxony-Anhalt with far-left backing Politico
- Germany’s Far Right Claims Its First Statehouse Speaker Since 1945 The New York Times
- Far-right election win leaves migrants questioning their future in eastern Germany AP News
- Germany's far-right AfD struggles to form first state government after landmark win Reuters
Kenya Records Ebola Case for First Time – The New York Times
- Kenya Records Ebola Case for First Time The New York Times
- Man living in Congo who went back to Kenya is country's 1st confirmed Ebola case and death PBS
- Ebola Patient Boarded Commercial Flight, Died Shortly After Arrival WSJ
- Kenya confirms first case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus BBC
- Kenya confirms first imported Bundibugyo virus disease case; WHO supports control efforts WHO | Regional Office for Africa