One dead, dozens injured in steel plant explosion in Pennsylvania
The massive US industrial plant is the largest coking facility in North America.
‘I risked everything’: remembering six media workers killed by Israel in Gaza
CJP says the period since 7 October 2023 has been the most deadly for journalists since it began gathering data in 1992
Journalists have been prominent among casualties since the war in Gaza was triggered by Hamas’s incursion into Israel in October 2023.
Some were working for well-known international media, others were employed by local news organisations. Several were high-profile veterans, but many were newcomers to the profession.
Continue reading...Jellyfish force French nuclear plant to shut down – BBC
- Jellyfish force French nuclear plant to shut down BBC
- Swarm of jellyfish shuts nuclear power plant in France The Guardian
- Jellyfish invasion shuts down reactors at French nuclear power station politico.eu
- French nuclear plant shuts down due to swarm of jellyfish in cooling systems CNN
- Nuclear plant on coastal waters shut down over massive jellyfish swarm Fox News
World’s largest wealth fund rolls back Israeli investments over West Bank, Gaza concerns – The Times of Israel
- World’s largest wealth fund rolls back Israeli investments over West Bank, Gaza concerns The Times of Israel
- World’s biggest investment fund expects to sell more Israeli stocks due to situation in Gaza and West Bank CNN
- Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund will stay invested in Israel, NBIM deputy CEO says CNBC
- Norway wealth fund terminates Israel asset management contracts Reuters
- Norway’s sovereign wealth fund sells its shares in 11 Israeli companies AP News
Why Australia is risking US anger to recognise the state of Palestine – France 24
- Why Australia is risking US anger to recognise the state of Palestine France 24
- Australia to recognize Palestinian state, leaving US increasingly isolated among key allies CNN
- Australia PM says Israel’s Netanyahu ‘in denial’ over suffering in Gaza Al Jazeera
- Anthony Albanese says Benjamin Netanyahu is ‘in denial’ about crisis in Gaza The Guardian
- Australia to recognise Palestinian state in September BBC
UN condemns targeted Israeli attack that killed five Al Jazeera journalists
Israel says it targeted correspondent Anas al-Sharif, accusing him of leading a Hamas cell, which he had denied. Israel provided little evidence for the claim.
UN condemns targeted Israeli attack that killed five Al Jazeera journalists
Israel says it targeted correspondent Anas al-Sharif, accusing him of leading a Hamas cell, which he had denied. Israel provided little evidence for the claim.
Trump expected to meet with Intel CEO after calling for his ouster
US President Donald Trump said last week that Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan was 'highly conflicted'.
When AI agents take the lead, do humans lose control?
AI agents are taking over tasks, but as they gain power, experts warn the risks may be just getting started.
Barcelona and Villarreal set for La Liga game at Messi’s Miami
Spain's football federation has approved a request for Villarreal's home La Liga game with Barcelona to move to Miami.
Moment suspects carjack a tanker lorry during police pursuit in LA
A pair of armed carjackers stole at least three vehicles, including a truck, that led to a police pursuit.
Refugees in Kenya impacted by food aid cuts; WFP rolls out new system
The WFP says aid is being cut by 60 percent for the most vulnerable groups including pregnant women and disabled people.
Trump on Israel’s offensive in Gaza City: Hamas “can’t stay” – Axios
- Trump on Israel's offensive in Gaza City: Hamas "can't stay" Axios
- Israel said to signal it could put Gaza City takeover on hold as prospects of renewed talks simmer The Times of Israel
- Trump, Netanyahu discuss plan to control Hamas strongholds in Gaza JNS.org
- Trump says Hamas can’t be allowed to stay in Gaza: ‘Remember Oct. 7’ New York Post
- Israel and Hamas Signal Readiness to Discuss Comprehensive Gaza Cease-fire Deal Haaretz
Who Deserves Credit for the Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Deal? – The Bulwark
- Who Deserves Credit for the Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Deal? The Bulwark
- President Trump Brokers Another Historic Peace Deal The White House (.gov)
- Azerbaijan, Armenia publish text of US-brokered peace deal Reuters
- Donald Trump brokers a peace plan in the Caucasus The Economist
- Pope Leo hails Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Vatican News
Santander mortgage cap jumps by as much as 24% as bank eases lending rules
Some higher-earning couples with smaller deposits could borrow extra £130,000 as a result of overnight changes
Some couples applying for a Santander mortgage will see the maximum they can borrow increase by £130,000 overnight after the bank loosened its lending rules.
Santander is the latest in a line of lenders to allow some borrowers to access bigger mortgages after intervention by the City regulator and new guidelines from the Bank of England designed to help more people on to the housing ladder.
Continue reading...Who was Anas al-Sharif, prominent Gaza journalist killed by Israel?
Sharif was killed when Israel targeted a tent used by media in northern Gaza, alongside six others, Al Jazeera said.
Harry and Meghan sign new multi-year Netflix deal
It's a looser arrangement than their previous deal - and comes ahead of a second series of Meghan's cookery show being screened later this month.
‘Death spiral’: Mekong River megafish have shrunk by half, study reveals
Fish once as large as grizzly bears have become far smaller in recent years due to overfishing, dams and climate crisis
The size of megafish in the Mekong River has shrunk alarmingly in recent years owing to overfishing, a study has found. The length of the largest and most endangered freshwater giants, some as big as grizzly bears, decreased by 40% in seven years.
Some fish, like the Mekong giant catfish, have been studied for over a longer period and show a decline in weight of 55% in the past 25 years, dropping from an average of 180kg (397lb) to 80kg.
Continue reading...Harry and Meghan sign new multi-year film and TV deal with Netflix
Agreement defies media reports that contract for Duke and Duchess of Sussex would not be renewed
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have signed a fresh multi-year film and television deal with Netflix, contradicting reports this year that the streaming company would not renew its contract with them.
Harry and Meghan, who struck a five-year deal in 2020 reportedly worth $100m (£78m) after stepping back from their duties as senior royals, have collaborated with Netflix on a number of projects, most recently the duchess’s lifestyle series With Love, Meghan.
Continue reading...Europe and Ukraine leaders seek talks with Trump to defend their interests ahead of US-Russia summit – AP News
- Europe and Ukraine leaders seek talks with Trump to defend their interests ahead of US-Russia summit AP News
- 'Don't trust Putin' and 'Two weddings and a feud' BBC
- EU hits back at Trump, Zelenskyy comments, no concessions in Ukraine before Putin ceasefire agreement Fox News
- UK and Canada say peace must not be imposed on Ukraine Reuters
- Europeans fear being a footnote in history as Putin looks to strike deal with Trump CNN