US death row inmate Christa Pike awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say
A medical expert advising her legal team says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is communicating in a "basic way".
Iran Ramps Up Ship Attacks in Hormuz as Oil, Gas Flows Rise – Bloomberg.com
- Iran Ramps Up Ship Attacks in Hormuz as Oil, Gas Flows Rise Bloomberg.com
- Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war, sources say Reuters
- Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz highest in a week since Iran war began: Report The Times of India
- Rebounding oil exports through Strait of Hormuz are vulnerable to stepped-up Iranian tanker attacks CNBC
- Oil Was Pouring Out of Hormuz Again. Then Attacks on Ships Resurged. WSJ
Students at LA top college plot ‘depraved’ stunt to mark massacre that shocked the world – New York Post
- Students at LA top college plot ‘depraved’ stunt to mark massacre that shocked the world New York Post
- Hundreds of anti-Israel protests planned worldwide around October 7 anniversary The Times of Israel
- Over 70 pro-Palestinian protests planned for Oct. 7 anniversary The Jerusalem Post
- Universities in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver brace for Oct. 7 protests The Globe and Mail
- Why Students for Justice in Palestine is Celebrating October 7 City Journal
Jaguar targets young Americans with Type 01 EV – but it’s too long for UK parking spaces
Latest model is launching in New York to target rich US buyers – and is more than 5.2 metres long and 2 metres wide
It has no rear window, will not fit into a UK parking space and – starting at £130,000 – ($172,000) is aimed squarely at rich tech industry buyers driving the wide open roads of America.
Jaguar’s electric car, the Type 01, was launched in New York on Tuesday night and marks the culmination of a two-year rebrand that has been one of the most scrutinised in automotive history.
Continue reading...What we know about Christa Pike’s ‘unprecedented’ recovery after failed execution
The BBC's Sarah Smith details the injuries sustained by the US death row inmate after two failed lethal injections, and what comes next.
France shuts down nearly 900 schools as violent education protests escalate – NBC News
- France shuts down nearly 900 schools as violent education protests escalate NBC News
- Unprecedented student protests are rocking France. Here’s why they’re angry CNN
- Protests sweep France, as student walkouts tap into public discontent The Washington Post
- Student riots engulf France as far-right presidential frontrunner Le Pen vows fiscal turnaround CNBC
- Student protests in France turn violent, leading to thousands of arrests, mostly of teens Yahoo
Germany arrests former intelligence chief in espionage case – The Washington Post
- Germany arrests former intelligence chief in espionage case The Washington Post
- German Officials Arrest Former Spy Chief on Espionage Charges The New York Times
- Ex-German spy chief arrested on suspicion of attempted treason Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Germany’s ex-foreign intelligence agency chief is arrested on suspicion of espionage NPR
- Former German spy chief arrested on treason and espionage allegations CNN
Plague epidemic risk in Russia low after death of lab technician, WHO says
World Health Organization detects no sign of further outbreak since Darya Shipilova died last week
The World Health Organization has said the risk of an epidemic in Russia is low after the sudden death of a lab technician who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia.
Darya Shipilova, who was 28, died last week, two days after falling ill. Russian media reports suggested she may have become infected after an accident at her workplace, where dangerous pathogens are kept and studied.
Continue reading...New Zealand greenhouse gas levels hit record highs threatening catastrophic glacier melts
Government report finds the country could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves, as well as damaging storms and cyclones
New Zealand could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves and catastrophic glacier melts in the near future, as greenhouse gas levels hit record highs, a new report about the nation’s climate has revealed.
Released on Wednesday, the Our Atmosphere and Climate 2026 report shows New Zealand is experiencing mounting climate pressures, which will have wide-reaching implications for the environment, native species and communities.
Continue reading...People who live to 100 have 3 drinks in common, longevity expert says – Fox News
A beautiful Himalayan bird is changing its voice due to human activity, research shows
A sharp increase in human activity is affecting the way the Himalayan monal lives and communicates, studies show.
A beautiful Himalayan bird is changing its voice due to human activity, research shows
A sharp increase in human activity is affecting the way the Himalayan monal lives and communicates, studies show.
Ikea to pilot online buyback service for secondhand furniture
Service to be tested in Spain and Portugal this year, with a UK rollout if successful, as pre-loved markets boom
Ikea is to test an online version of its buy-back service where the retailer offers vouchers for unwanted secondhand furniture.
The service will be tested in Spain and Portugal before the end of December and will be launched in the UK if it proves successful. Ikea already offers buy-back in stores, including in the UK. The online version will extend it to a much wider audience, with Ikea predicting pre-owned goods are likely to grab 16% of the UK homewares market by next year
Continue reading...Ikea to pilot online buyback service for secondhand furniture
Service to be tested in Spain and Portugal this year, with a UK rollout if successful, as pre-loved markets boom
Ikea is to test an online version of its buy-back service where the retailer offers vouchers for unwanted secondhand furniture.
The service will be tested in Spain and Portugal before the end of December and will be launched in the UK if it proves successful. Ikea already offers buy-back in stores, including in the UK. The online version will extend it to a much wider audience, with Ikea predicting pre-owned goods are likely to grab 16% of the UK homewares market by next year
Continue reading...Live Updates: Iran-backed Houthis deny losing ground in Yemen as oil prices ease despite fierce fighting – CBS News
- Live Updates: Iran-backed Houthis deny losing ground in Yemen as oil prices ease despite fierce fighting CBS News
- Yemeni government fighters shown driving vehicles over Houthi opponents Reuters
- Iran war live: Yemen forces claim control over strategic Taiz mountain peak Al Jazeera
- Why Saudi Arabia’s Last War in Yemen Turned Into a Quagmire The New York Times
- Yemeni forces launch offensive to retake Houthi-held al-Waziiya in Taiz Yahoo
In Iceland, Rubio Dodges a Diplomatic Flap Over a Trump Map – The New York Times
- In Iceland, Rubio Dodges a Diplomatic Flap Over a Trump Map The New York Times
- Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Icelandic Prime Minister Frostadóttir U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Rubio Warns Russia and China Are Already Moving in the Arctic Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- Cold War memories stir Rubio in Iceland as he champions diplomacy and downplays differences AP News
- Rubio visits Iceland ‘to discuss security collaboration’ as US boosts Arctic presence France 24
Brazilian beauty queen, 22, dead after being struck by lightning in mother’s garden – New York Post
- Brazilian beauty queen, 22, dead after being struck by lightning in mother’s garden New York Post
- 'Model' mum, 22, dies in freak lightning strike while enjoying lunch with family The Mirror
- Beauty queen, 22, dies after being struck by lightning while combing niece’s hair during family lunch in garden The Sun
- Beauty Queen, 22, Dies After Being Struck by Lightning While Combing Niece’s Hair Wide Open Country
- Brazilian pageant queen dies at 22 Minute Mirror
How Chris Coons has changed in the 3 years since the Oct. 7 attacks – Politico
Many Nepalis swept away in the floods aren’t officially dead, leaving families in limbo – BBC
- Many Nepalis swept away in the floods aren't officially dead, leaving families in limbo BBC
- Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims. leaving some angry and others relieved AP News
- Nepal ends search and rescue after flood, focuses on rehabilitation Reuters
- Nepal's decision to officially end search for thousands missing after flash floods met with mixed reaction CBC
- Nepal ends flood search with over 5,000 still missing, including 189 Indians The Times of India
Many Nepalis swept away in the floods aren’t officially dead, leaving families in limbo
Relatives are finding themselves with no compensation and facing an administrative nightmare.