Lisbon funicular crash initial report reveals litany of failings
A preliminary report says a cable that broke on the Glória funicular last month had never been certified, and mentions other failures.
UK peace force for Ukraine would cost ‘well over £100m’, says defence secretary
John Healey says he has already brought forward millions in spending for swift deployment if ceasefire agreed
The cost of Britain’s contribution to a post-ceasefire stabilisation force for Ukraine would be “well over £100m”, the defence secretary, John Healey, has said after a speech in the City of London.
Healey said he had already brought forward millions in spending so that a “multinational force Ukraine” led by the UK and France could be ready to deploy quickly if peace talks produce a ceasefire.
Continue reading...Pakistan says ceasefire hinges on Afghanistan curbing armed groups
Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif says Pakistan Taliban operates ‘in connivance’ with Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban.
US strikes on Latin American ‘drug boats’: What do we know, and are they legal?
Experts have suggested several attacks launched by the US may be illegal under international law.
Catholic clergy sex abuse survivors hopeful after Pope Leo meeting
The Pope acknowledged "resistance in some parts of the world" to permanently remove a priest who abuses a child, the group said.
Former NFL player Doug Martin dies in police custody in California
His former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, said they were "deeply saddened" by the ex-player's death.
Palestinian woman in hospital after being clubbed by masked Israeli settler
The attacker is seen striking the 55-year-old woman with a large wooden stick during the assault in the West Bank village of Turmus Ayaa.
Hamas is a pale shadow of what it was – but it could yet reinvent itself
After governing with an iron rod for so many years, is Hamas really prepared to relinquish control in Gaza?
Faulty cable caused Lisbon funicular crash, inquiry finds
Report says snapped cable between cabins was substandard and city’s other funiculars should fix risk before reopening
The funicular that crashed in Lisbon killing 16 people in early September had a faulty cable, the official inquiry said on Monday as it recommended the city’s vehicles stay out of service until their safety can be confirmed.
The accident, which saw the picture-postcard 19th-century Elevador da Glória hurtle into a building after careering off the rails, shocked the Portuguese capital and laid bare fears over the safety of the popular yet ageing tourist attraction.
Continue reading...Who can enforce the Gaza ceasefire deal?
Israel has breached the Gaza ceasefire with Hamas, killing dozens of Palestinians.
Kevin Federline has held off writing about Britney Spears. Until now
The ex-husband of Britney Spears makes a number of allegations against her - and she has accused him of attacking her.
Brazil grants oil exploration licence in Amazon region
The project by state oil giant Petrobras has faced dismay and opposition from conservationists.
Karoline Leavitt Shares Text Screen Grab That Prompted Her ‘Your Mom’ Response That’s Now Viral – Just Jared
- Karoline Leavitt Shares Text Screen Grab That Prompted Her ‘Your Mom’ Response That’s Now Viral Just Jared
- Karoline Leavitt goes scorched earth on HuffPost reporter, says stop texting 'bulls---' questions Fox News
- Karoline Leavitt slams lefty reporter’s ‘bulls–t’ questions in fiery text response nypost.com
- White House Gives Wild Response To A Simple Question Asked By HuffPost Reporter HuffPost
- Your mom did: Karoline Leavitt snaps at reporter over question on Trump-Putin meet India Today
Israel receives body Hamas says is Gaza hostage – BBC
- Israel receives body Hamas says is Gaza hostage BBC
- Where Does the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Stand? The New York Times
- Hamas releases coffin of dead hostage to Red Cross, IDF confirms Fox News
- Updates: Israel receives two more captives’ bodies from Gaza Al Jazeera
- Remains of another hostage returned to Israel, Israeli military says CBS News
Israel receives body Hamas says is Gaza hostage
Before Monday, Hamas had handed over all living hostages and 12 out of 28 deceased hostages under a ceasefire.
UK royals face pressure to strip Prince Andrew of titles after new revelations about his Epstein ties – PBS
- UK royals face pressure to strip Prince Andrew of titles after new revelations about his Epstein ties PBS
- Prince Andrew dropping title is victory for Virginia Giuffre, co-author tells BBC BBC
- What do we learn from Epstein and Andrew? There’s a level of power at which right and wrong no longer exist The Guardian
- Prince William to ban Andrew from his coronation — and from royal life The Times
- UK royals and government face pressure to formally strip Prince Andrew of his titles AP News
US, Australia sign rare earth, mineral agreement as China tightens supply
US President Donald Trump said the deal had been negotiated over the last four to five months.
Why Gaza’s “eternal” ceasefire is holding—for now – The Economist
- Why Gaza’s “eternal” ceasefire is holding—for now The Economist
- LIVE: Gaza Palestinians say ‘no change’ with ceasefire as Israel blocks aid Al Jazeera
- Morning news brief NPR
- This Weekend’s Violence in Gaza Shows How Fragile the Cease-Fire Really Is The New York Times
- Trump envoy in Israel as UN warns aid supplies into Gaza 'way below what is needed' BBC
Jane Goodall Cause of Death Revealed: Cardiac Arrest – Rolling Stone
- Jane Goodall Cause of Death Revealed: Cardiac Arrest Rolling Stone
- Jane Goodall’s cause of death revealed weeks after beloved primatologist dies at 91 Fox News
- How Jane Goodall's Explanation for Persuading People Who Disagree With You Is Backed by Science Inc.com
- In One Of Her Final Appearances, Jane Goodall Encourages Attorneys To Protect The Environment Forbes
- Jane Goodall's Cause of Death Revealed After She Was Found Dead in Her Sleep on Speaking Tour People.com
Zelenskyy to visit London for talks before expected Trump-Putin summit
Ukrainian president will seek to win security guarantees at ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting before any US-Russia talks
Volodmyr Zelenskyy will travel to London on Friday for a meeting of the “coalition of the willing” before an expected summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Hungary, amid mounting European disquiet over Ukraine’s exclusion from the Budapest meeting.
Posting on social media, Zelenskyy said the aim of the London visit was to win security guarantees for Kyiv and there would be “many meetings and negotiations in Europe” this week.
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