Women in Gaza struggling to overcome damage inflicted by Israel’s war
One woman is desperate to be evacuated for cancer treatment while another is recovering from abuse in an Israeli prison.
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
At least 32 others were injured in the attack, including six children, the city's mayor says.
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
- Ancient DNA reveals the deadly diseases behind Napoleon’s defeat Science Daily
- Dead soldiers’ teeth reveal diseases that doomed Napoleon’s army The Washington Post
- 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
- What killed Napoleon's army? Scientists find clues in DNA from fallen soldiers' teeth : Shots - Health News NPR
Asia’s youngest nation East Timor, declared ASEAN’s 11th member
This is the moment East Timor was officially declared ASEAN’s 11th member.
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)
- Trump touts his peacemaking skills as Thailand and Cambodia sign ceasefire deal NBC News
- How to win prizes and lose influence The Economist
- Trump attends ceasefire ceremony with Thailand and Cambodia during Malaysia visit NPR
- In Trump, Families of Cambodian Troops Detained by Thailand See Hope The New York Times
Week in Pictures: From elections in Ivory Coast to Russian strike in Kyiv
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
Trump in Malaysia: Dancing and a ‘peace deal’
US President Donald Trump in Malaysia: Dancing and a 'peace deal'
Dem Rep Issues Bold Challenge to Presidential Wannabes – The Daily Beast
Dem Rep Issues Bold Challenge to Presidential Wannabes The Daily Beast
Trump presides over Thai-Cambodia ‘peace deal’ – but what does it mean?
Trump calls it historic, Thailand only calls is "a pathway to peace", but all sides hope the agreement will stick.
Russian drone attack on Kyiv leaves three people dead and dozens wounded, mayor says
Vitali Klitschko says six children hurt in overnight attack that sparked fires in apartment buildings
An overnight Russian drone attack on Kyiv killed three people and wounded dozens, the mayor of the Ukrainian capital has said.
The head of Kyiv’s military administration said early on Sunday that “several” Russian drones were operating over the city, and warned people to “remain in shelters”.
Continue reading...Do populists always crash the economy?
Argentina is counting the cost of its turn to Javier Milei. Politicians from Donald Trump to Giorgia Meloni and Nigel Farage will be closely watching what happens next
“Cambio, cambio.” Under the blazing sun, dozens of money changers are hawking US dollars along Florida Street, a bustling pedestrian strip in Buenos Aires. Known as arbolitos (“little trees”), they are thriving ahead of the 26 October midterm elections in a country long used to saving in the greenback.
“The best time to buy is now,” says one arbolito, declining to give her name. “[The dollar] went down a little but it is a fake-out – it’ll rise again.”
Continue reading...Trump attends ceasefire ceremony with Thailand and Cambodia during Malaysia visit – AP News
- Trump attends ceasefire ceremony with Thailand and Cambodia during Malaysia visit AP News
- Trump oversees signing of 'historic' Thailand-Cambodia 'peace deal' BBC
- Trump touts his peacemaking skills as Thailand and Cambodia sign ceasefire deal NBC News
- How to win prizes and lose influence The Economist
- In Trump, Families of Cambodian Troops Detained by Thailand See Hope The New York Times
Allan says Victoria machete ban is working despite brawl at community sport event
Police were called to a fight among a large group of men armed with machetes on Saturday evening
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The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, has said the state’s machete ban is working, despite reports of a brawl on Saturday night in Melbourne’s north and the discovery of a teenager with serious injuries nearby.
Police were called to respond to a large group of males, aged in their late teens, fighting with machetes on Saturday evening, Det Sgt Matthew Feben told reporters on Sunday morning.
Continue reading...Inside the Warehouse in Israel Where the U.S. Is Overseeing Trump’s Peace Plan – The Wall Street Journal
- Inside the Warehouse in Israel Where the U.S. Is Overseeing Trump’s Peace Plan The Wall Street Journal
- U.S. Flies Drones Over Gaza to Monitor Cease-Fire, Officials Say The New York Times
- From cargo hub, US plots complex goal of forming international force for Gaza Reuters
- Western countries that recognized Palestinian state join US-led ceasefire monitoring hub The Times of Israel
- US flies surveillance drones over Gaza The Jerusalem Post