South Korea’s ‘worst ever’ wildfires
South Korea’s acting president says wildfires in the southeast region are the worst the country has ever seen.
‘Trump Slump’ Looms as Foreign Visitors Rethink Travel to U.S. – The New York Times
- ‘Trump Slump’ Looms as Foreign Visitors Rethink Travel to U.S. The New York Times
- Canadians Are Boycotting American Vacations The Wall Street Journal
- Maine hotel owners speak out amid flurry of cancellations from Canadians Global News Kingston
- U.S. road trip destinations seeing signs of Canadians staying away CBC.ca
- Canadian tourism to DC may drop as residents ‘choose Canada' and skip US trips NBC Washington
South Korea court clears opposition leader in election law violation case
The court ruling removes a barrier that could have prevented Lee Jae-myung from running for president.
Istanbul divided as Erdogan rival’s arrest sparks anti-government protests
Al Jazeera speaks to people on both sides of the anger at Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest in Turkiye.
Watch: Historic Buddhist temple burns in South Korea wildfires
The wildfires in the country have left dozens dead and caused thousands to evacuate.
Pope’s doctor calls recovery ‘miraculous,’ says Francis wanted to keep fighting – Crux Now
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- An empty St. Peter's Square and the pastor in tune with the world Vatican News - English
- Pope’s doctors considered letting him die Yahoo
- Pope Francis' doctors considered stopping treatment to 'let him go' after serious breathing crisis The Associated Press
Israel’s genocide continues, and ‘we remain numbers’
The world's indifference to Palestinian suffering allows Israel to destroy us and our homeland with impunity.
Houthis say 17 air strikes hit Yemen as rebels attack US, Israeli targets
Attacks on US warships and Israeli military sites come hours after raids reported in Yemen's Saada and Amran provinces.
Watch: Australian senator wields dead salmon in parliament
The Green Party Senator was asked to remove "the prop" from the chamber, as she protested a new bill.
Israel’s Deep State Is Worse Than America’s – Tablet Magazine
Amid truce talks, why is Ukraine focused on attacking western Russia?
While the warring sides have agreed to halting some assaults, the conflict is convulsing Russia's Belgorod.
‘Kill the Boer’: The anti-apartheid song Musk ties to ‘white genocide’
Musk and Rubio claim it's a call to kill white South African farmers. Is it?
Wildfires kill 24 and displace thousands in South Korea
Days of wildfires have destroyed more than 200 buildings and forced 27,000 people to evacuate.
Charity faces legal action after relocated elephants in Malawi allegedly kill 10 people
People living near Kasungu national park say they are living in fear after translocation of 263 elephants by International Fund for Animal Welfare
People living on the edge of a protected area in Malawi are taking legal action against an NGO that moved more than 250 elephants into the area, which they say have killed at least 10 people.
Villagers near Kasungu national park, which is Malawi’s second largest and crosses the Zambian border, say they are living in fear for their livelihoods and safety after 263 elephants were introduced in July 2022, causing a sharp spike in human-wildlife conflict. Ten people claiming to be affected by the translocation from Liwonde national park have begun legal action against the International Fund for Animal Welfare (Ifaw), demanding that the conservation NGO construct adequate fencing to protect the 167 villages around the park and compensate local people for the damage caused by the elephants.
Continue reading...‘Serious violations’ found in South Korean foreign adoptions programme
Multiple violations were unearthed by a commission investigating the adoption of South Korean children by foreigners.
Thailand prime minister survives vote of no-confidence
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of ex-premier Thaksin, won the backing of 319 of 488 Thai lawmakers.
Strong winds fan South Korea wildfires as death toll climbs to 18 – Reuters
- Strong winds fan South Korea wildfires as death toll climbs to 18 Reuters
- South Korea: at least 18 dead in 'worst' fires in nation's history BBC.com
- Wildfires ravage southern South Korea, killing 18 people and forcing 27,000 to evacuate NBC News
- 1,300-year-old temple destroyed as wildfires ravage South Korea, killing 18 people CNN International
- Outbreak of Fire Across South Korea nasa.gov
Bucks’ Damian Lillard injured with blood clot in calf, out indefinitely
Milwaukee Bucks' championship aspirations are in jeopardy, with star Damian Lillard diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis.
‘Like a sound from hell:’ Was an illegal sonic weapon used on protesters in Serbia? – NPR
- 'Like a sound from hell:' Was an illegal sonic weapon used on protesters in Serbia? NPR
- 'Like a sound from hell': Was an illegal sonic weapon used against peaceful protesters in Serbia? The Associated Press
- Calls grow in Serbia for investigation into claims ‘sound cannon’ targeted protesters The Guardian
- Did Serbia use a similar sound cannon to Romania in 1989? DW (English)
- Serbia: Calls for investigation into claims illegal sonic weapon used against peaceful protesters Sky News
Why are users of 23andMe being urged to delete their data?
Genetic testing company's bankruptcy proceedings could result in auction of the genetic data of 15 million users.