- Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians in Alamata, medic tells the BBC BBC
- Fighting in Ethiopia intensifies: What’s the latest? Al Jazeera
- Pope appeals for dialogue in Tigray region Vatican News
- Analysing Africa newsletter: The war everyone saw coming The Economist
- Ethiopia: No regard for civilians as fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region continues DW.com
Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC
The deadly fighting has also spread to neighbouring regions, stranding tourists in Lalibela.
Australia’s cheapest mayonnaise is also the best tasting, Choice test finds
Two supermarket home brands claim equal first while the worst-ranked condiment has double the sugar content of almost all the other products
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A condiment worthy of compliments, or one that gets a dressing down? Consumer advocacy group Choice has taste tested 29 store-bought mayonnaises, and found the cheapest product is also the best.
Aldi’s Colway Real Mayonnaise placed equal first with a score of 80%. A jar costs $2.79, or 61c per 100g – the lowest price per unit of the product spread. Judges relished its “mild” and “pleasant” aroma and “traditional mayonnaise appearance”, while noting its “creamy, smooth texture with balanced citrus acidity, subtle sweetness, mustard and whole-egg flavour”.
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Continue reading...China extends 52-year unbeaten record as Asian Games organisers apologise
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Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM says.
Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring – BBC
- Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring BBC
- Russia attacks Ukrainian energy grid, forcing power cuts as winter looms reuters.com
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Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM says.
Is Spain’s anti-eviction decree a fix for its housing crisis?
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Why is Hegseth cutting 20 percent of US general and admiral positions?
The overhaul could reshape the US military as Hegseth faces scrutiny over senior officers’ removal.
Pep Guardiola backs Man City after guilty verdict on financial charges
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South African leader urges men to speak up on gender-based violence after series of killings
President announces measures amid anger at authorities over recent murders of women
South Africa’s president has called on men to take more responsibility for violence against women as he announced measures to tackle the problem, amid anger at authorities over a recent wave of murders.
Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged that not enough had been done to protect women. He said police would be reviewing unsolved murders, attempted murders and serious sexual offences against women and children, as well as producing a funded plan to reduce the forensic backlog for such cases, both within 60 days.
Continue reading...Israeli forces overwhelmed by violent settlers in ‘terrorist attack’ on Palestinian family – The Guardian
- Israeli forces overwhelmed by violent settlers in ‘terrorist attack’ on Palestinian family The Guardian
- Israeli Settlers Stop Soldiers From Returning Palestinians to Their Home The New York Times
- Jewish settlers clash with Israeli security forces to prevent Palestinian family’s return to West Bank home NBC News
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EU and Canada to announce sweeping new partnership pact – politico.eu
- EU and Canada to announce sweeping new partnership pact politico.eu
- EU and Canada to Explore New Technology Links and LNG Sales Bloomberg.com
- Why does the EU want associate members? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot Euronews.com
- How Far Will the Canada-EU Lovefest Go? Foreign Policy
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Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing 7 and targeting power grid, Zelenskyy says – AP News
- Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing 7 and targeting power grid, Zelenskyy says AP News
- Russian strikes kill 3 in Kyiv, prompt NATO to scramble aircraft in Poland, Romania ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Trapped in inferno after Russian strike, Ukrainian scientist climbed to safety reuters.com
- Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 7, including woman at Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences CBS News
- How Ukrainians are coping with new, more deadly Russian attacks NPR
Somali pirates killed five crew members on hijacked tanker, officials say – Al Jazeera
- Somali pirates killed five crew members on hijacked tanker, officials say Al Jazeera
- Police in Somalia say pirates killed 5 crew members of a hijacked tanker ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Somali pirates killed oil tanker crew before rescue, official tells BBC BBC
- Five Seafarers Killed as Crackdown on Somali Pirates Proceeds The Maritime Executive
- 3 Pakistanis among 5 crew lost during operation to recover ship hijacked by Somali pirates, FO confirms Dawn
Palestinian archaeologists race against time to save Gaza’s heritage
A Palestinian team rescued Gaza's artefacts. The question now is where to store them.
Eiffel Tower chief to step down after exclusion of female staff during Hindu delegation visit – CNN
- Eiffel Tower chief to step down after exclusion of female staff during Hindu delegation visit CNN
- Eiffel Tower Chief Resigns After Female Staff Moved for Hindu Group’s Visit The New York Times
- Eiffel Tower director announces departure after row over sidelining of female staff Euronews.com
- What the Eiffel Tower controversy reveals about a Hindu monastic practice – known as ‘brahmacharya’ The Conversation
- Eiffel Tower probe clears BAPS, finds ‘no explicit request’ from delegation to remove female staff Hindustan Times
MI5 China alert will send chill through UK’s cash-strapped universities
Institutions have for years turned to China for funding opportunities but national security concerns are mounting
The security alert issued by MI5 regarding a Chinese state-owned conglomerate accused of conducting espionage in the UK reveals the extent to which British intelligence remains concerned about Beijing’s influence, and risks casting a shadow over UK-China cooperation at a time when the bilateral relationship is enjoying a revival.
The UK’s domestic security service on Wednesday warned researchers and academics to cease work with the China Academy of General Technology (CAGT), an organisation MI5 described as a “significant threat”.
Continue reading...Why Israel is interfering in Palestinian education
The occupation authorities are trying to censor Palestinian school curricula because they teach national consciousness.
Christa Pike seeks firing squad, not lethal injection: Inside US executions
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