Battle for Sudan’s el-Fasher intensifies as RSF claims seizing army HQ
Despite this apparent victory for the paramilitary group, the besieged city of el-Fasher's status has not changed.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it barrels towards Jamaica
The rare highest-strength storm is set to hit Jamaica by Tuesday, having already caused two deaths in Haiti.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it barrels towards Jamaica
The rare highest-strength storm is set to hit Jamaica by Tuesday, having already caused two deaths in Haiti.
Trump oversees Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire signing as Asia tour gets under way
Trump has begun a five-day trip to Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, his first visit to the region since taking office in January
Donald Trump has overseen the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia on the first day of an Asia tour where he will seal new trade agreements and hold a crucial meeting with Xi Jinping.
The US president arrived in Malaysia on Sunday before the Asean summit in the capital, Kuala Lumpur. At a ceasefire ceremony in front of a sign that read “Delivering Peace”, the Thai prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, and his Cambodian counterpart, Hun Manet, signed an expanded ceasefire deal related to a deadly five-day conflict in July.
Continue reading...Trump’s visit to Malaysia met with protests over war in Gaza
Hundreds gather to express opposition to US president's attendance at ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur.
Washington eyes ‘very productive’ Trump-Xi meeting this week – politico.eu
- Washington eyes ‘very productive’ Trump-Xi meeting this week politico.eu
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Women in Gaza struggling to overcome damage inflicted by Israel’s war
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Russia arrests Ukrainian biologist for backing curbs on Antarctic krill fishing
‘Trumped-up’ charges spark diplomatic row as scientists express fears for health of 70-year-old Leonid Pshenichnov
A diplomatic row has erupted over the “illegal” detention of one of Ukraine’s scientists, who has been accused by the Kremlin of undermining Russia’s industrial trawling for krill in Antarctica.
Leonid Pshenichnov, 70, a Ukrainian biologist who is an expert on Antarctica, has a decades-long record of scientific research and contributions to conservation, including support for marine protected areas in the region.
Continue reading...Microsoft “must cancel all contracts” with Israeli military
Zille Eizad explains why he resigned from his position as principal software engineer at Microsoft.
Trump oversees Thailand-Cambodia extended ceasefire deal
The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia have expanded a ceasefire deal in the presence of US President Donald Trump.
Three killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv, officials say
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Arrests made in Louvre jewellery heist by French police: Paris prosecutor
Prosecutor confirms the arrests of suspects, including one detained while about to board a flight abroad.
What’s behind bans on away fans?
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans have been banned from Villa Park for their Europa League game against Aston Villa.
Ancient DNA reveals the deadly diseases behind Napoleon’s defeat – Science Daily
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- DNA Identifies 2 Bacterial Killers That Stalked Napoleon’s Army The New York Times
- Napoleon’s soldiers who died in Russian retreat had unexpected diseases, study finds The Guardian
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Asia’s youngest nation East Timor, declared ASEAN’s 11th member
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Harris ‘concerned’ she did not ask Biden to quit race
The former vice-president tells the BBC she is not sure whether it was “grace or recklessness” that stopped her speaking up.
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Peace and Prosperity in Malaysia – The White House (.gov)
- Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Peace and Prosperity in Malaysia The White House (.gov)
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Trump in Malaysia: Dancing and a ‘peace deal’
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Dem Rep Issues Bold Challenge to Presidential Wannabes – The Daily Beast
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