The families forced to pay ransoms to free loved ones in Sudan’s el-Fasher
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces fighters are abducting thousands of people for ransom as they flee the city of el-Fasher.
Driver in custody after intentionally striking pedestrians in France, interior minister says – abcnews.go.com
- Driver in custody after intentionally striking pedestrians in France, interior minister says abcnews.go.com
- Car ramming injures 10 people on French island, interior minister says CNN
- Two critically injured after driver rams into people on French island BBC
- France attack: Driver ‘shouting Allahu Akbar’ ploughs into crowd The Telegraph
- Two people seriously injured and attacker arrested after car driven into pedestrians and cyclists on French island – as it happened The Guardian
Libyan general accused of crimes against humanity arrested in Tripoli
Osama Almasri Najim was arrested in Italy in January on an ICC warrant, only to be released and flown back to Libya
A Libyan general wanted by the international criminal court (ICC) for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity has been arrested in Tripoli.
Osama Almasri Najim, the former chief of Libya’s judicial police, was arrested over allegations of torturing prisoners, leading to the death of one, at Tripoli’s main prison, Libya’s prosecutor’s office said on Wednesday.
Continue reading...LIVE: Club Brugge vs Barcelona – UEFA Champions League
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Belgian side Club Brugge seek to upset Barcelona.
Carney doesn’t rule out more floor-crossing talks – Politico
- Carney doesn’t rule out more floor-crossing talks Politico
- Conservative MP joins Canada’s Liberal government, moving Carney closer to majority government Politico
- Canada's Carney welcomes ex-Conservative MP Chris d'Entremont to the Liberals BBC
- Canadian Lawmaker Defects to Carney’s Liberals After Budget Presented Bloomberg.com
- Floor-crossing MP hints that more Conservatives might follow him to the Liberals National Post
At least 11 killed in India train crash as rescuers recover bodies
At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured after a passenger train hit a cargo train near Bilaspur, India.
Two critically injured after driver rams into people on French island
A man in his early 30s drove deliberately into people on Oléron, off the French coast, officials say.
The US led the world to reach a huge climate deal. Then, it switched sides. – Politico
- The US led the world to reach a huge climate deal. Then, it switched sides. Politico
- In Decade Since Paris Agreement, Climate Outlook Has Improved Dramatically Yale E360
- 10 Years Post-Paris: A decade that defied predictions Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit | ECIU
- Breakingviews - Paris accord will defeat fossil fuels – eventually Reuters
- The climate action that matters is in the global south, argues an architect of the Paris agreement The Economist
The Price of Truth
Al Jazeera journalists risk everything to report on the Gaza war, facing loss, displacement and deadly attacks.
Attacked by Swarm of Wasps, American Father and Son Die in Laos – The New York Times
- Attacked by Swarm of Wasps, American Father and Son Die in Laos The New York Times
- American teacher Daniel Owen and son stung to death in Laos NBC News
- Father and son die after suspected Asian giant hornets sting them over 100 times Yahoo
- Park Speaks Out After Dad and Son Were Killed in Hornet Attack During Zip Lining, Says It Was 'Unforeseeable' People.com
- American teacher and his son are killed by swarm of hornets while ziplining in Laos The Independent
Europe’s climate bubble bursts on the eve of crucial summit – politico.eu
- Europe’s climate bubble bursts on the eve of crucial summit politico.eu
- EU agrees weakened climate target in final-hour deal for COP30 Reuters
- EU Countries Agree on 90% Emissions Reduction Goal for 2040 Bloomberg.com
- EU agrees on new emissions targets before global climate summit in Brazil AP News
- EU countries weaken 2040 climate plan in eleventh-hour deal Financial Times
DHS ends protections for South Sudanese who fled civil war – Politico
- DHS ends protections for South Sudanese who fled civil war Politico
- Trump Administration Ends Deportation Protections for South Sudanese The New York Times
- DHS ending deportation protections for South Sudanese nationals The Hill
- US ends protected status for South Sudanese nationals Reuters
- US ends protections for South Sudanese who fled war Radio Tamazuj
‘One of us’: Ugandan pride in New York mayor with roots in their country
A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.
Israel kills one in south Lebanon as Bekaa Valley still reels from war
Missile hits a car in Burj Rahal town in Tyre district, the latest in a series of attacks despite a ceasefire.
Tanzanian police disposed of bodies after election violence, opposition alleges – CNN
- Tanzanian police disposed of bodies after election violence, opposition alleges CNN
- Tanzania vote violated democratic values, AU observers say Reuters
- Tanzanian opposition decries 'sham' elections, alleges hundreds of deaths NPR
- Curfew lifted in Tanzania's main city after election unrest BBC
- Tanzania election failed to comply with democratic standards: African Union Al Jazeera
Russian Black Sea Port Halts Fuel Exports After Ukrainian Strike – The Moscow Times
- Russian Black Sea Port Halts Fuel Exports After Ukrainian Strike The Moscow Times
- Opinion | Hitting Putin Where It Hurts The Wall Street Journal
- Ukrainian drones reach deep inside Russia as battle for key city rages on AP News
- Crucial Russian oil refinery ignited during Ukrainian drone assault New York Post
- Ukrainian military says it struck refinery in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Reuters
Pope Leo Says ‘Spiritual Needs’ Of Migrants In US Not Being Met – Forbes
- Pope Leo Says ‘Spiritual Needs’ Of Migrants In US Not Being Met Forbes
- Pope Leo offers his strongest criticism of Trump yet BBC
- Pope Leo calls for "deep reflection" over treatment of migrants after hearing communion denied at Broadview ICE facility CBS News
- Pope Leo XIV wants clergy let in at Broadview Axios
- Pope: ‘Spiritual rights’ of migrant detainees must be respected Vatican News
Trump U-turns to renominate billionaire for Nasa chief
Jared Isaacman's initial nomination was withdrawn by the president in May during his high-profile feud with Elon Musk.
US supreme court hears oral arguments on legality of Trump imposing tariffs
President’s tariffs are being scrutinized in crucial legal test of plan to impose duties on nearly every US trading partner
Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on the world are being scrutinized by the US supreme court today, a crucial legal test of the president’s controversial economic strategy – and his power.
Justices started to hear oral arguments this morning on the legality of using emergency powers to impose tariffs on almost every US trading partner.
Continue reading...Trump: Republicans didn’t have good election night
US President Donald Trump admitted that the federal government shutdown hurt Republicans in Tuesday’s elections.