Iran war live: Tehran presses 7-day Hormuz plan; Trump denies peace talks
Araghchi says Iran is in close contact with mediators on ideas to implement its seven-day plan to reopen Hormuz strait.
King Charles III can’t escape Britain’s role in slavery as he tours Caribbean nations – PBS
- King Charles III can't escape Britain's role in slavery as he tours Caribbean nations PBS
- King Charles faces renewed calls for slavery apology, reparations on Caribbean tour: "Pay us what you owe us" CBS News
- See King Charles unleash surprising dance moves at Bahamas parade USA Today
- King Charles dances through Junkanoo Parade and laughs at his boxing champion makeover in the Bahamas Yahoo
- King Charles Gets Into the Bahamian Spirit As He Dances With Locals at a Festive Parade—See the Video Harper's BAZAAR
Romania extends pre-trial detention of far-right politician Calin Georgescu
The Bucharest court has extended the pre-trial detention of Calin Georgescu by 30 days, appealing a lower court ruling.
Building boom puts 300,000 people in the path of potential Himalayan disasters
The construction of tourism facilities, housing, and infrastructure has surged in parts of Nepal and India's Uttarakhand.
Radicals bring life in America’s largest city to screeching halt and vandalize 9/11 Memorial – Fox News
- Radicals bring life in America's largest city to screeching halt and vandalize 9/11 Memorial Fox News
- Brooklyn Bridge protesters shut down traffic over Marble Hill ICE shooting, arrests made ABC7 New York
- NYPD arrests 14 anti-ICE protesters for blocking traffic on Brooklyn Bridge New York Daily News
- ICE protesters block traffic on Brooklyn Bridge: ‘Stop shooting us’ PIX11
- ICE protesters shut down traffic on Brooklyn Bridge in response to Marble Hill shooting Yahoo
As US ties fray, Europe plans first undersea cable link to Greenland – Ars Technica
- As US ties fray, Europe plans first undersea cable link to Greenland Ars Technica
- EU’s new Arctic strategy signals shift in its geopolitical mindset The Conversation
- IUCN calls for nature and people to guide implementation of the EU Arctic Strategy International Union for Conservation of Nature
- Hybrid threats and the growing risk of escalation in the Arctic European Leadership Network
- [Arctic Maritime Strategy] The Economics of North Atlantic Security: Energy, Infrastructure and Defense Investment https://economy.ac/
UN experts sound alarm at excessive use of force in French student protests
UN experts have condemned police crackdowns, warning they deter demonstrators from exercising their rights.
Spain train crash kills at least 68 as witnesses describe devastating scenes – CNN
- Spain train crash kills at least 68 as witnesses describe devastating scenes CNN
- What caused the deadly train crash in Spain? What we know so far CNN
- High-speed train collision kills at least 68 in Spain’s second deadly rail crash this year The Boston Globe
- Spain’s Sánchez declares three days of mourning after at least 68 killed in Toledo train crash The Guardian
- At least 68 people dead in Spain's second major train crash this year Reuters
Girl seriously injured in wolf attack at German wildlife park
The eight-year-old was in an enclosure with other children and a staff member when she was attacked.
Girl seriously injured in wolf attack at German wildlife park
The eight-year-old was in an enclosure with other children and a staff member when she was attacked.
DHS bans Swiss cyber firm from federal systems – Federal News Network
DHS bans Swiss cyber firm from federal systems Federal News Network
New book makes fiery claims about Jared Kushner’s finances in Trump’s first term
Kushner threatens to sue, denying allegations that two slush funds were set up to influence his Middle East role
A new book containing incendiary claims about Jared Kushner’s financial dealings during Donald Trump’s first term has ignited a political and media firestorm.
The book by author Matthew Cole is called Princes and Thieves: Jared Kushner and Mohamed bin Zayed’s Secret Plot to Remake the Middle East and was released in the US this week. An excerpt was published by Vanity Fair last Thursday, and immediately drew a furious response from Kushner, who called its claims “completely insane”. The book contains numerous allegations about Kushner, whose father-in-law is Trump and who has served as one of his top diplomatic envoys in the Middle East – the most explosive of which are claims linking him to huge bank accounts allegedly funded by Gulf states.
Continue reading...High-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain
The crash, between a moving train and another that was stopped further up the track, was caused by an "inexplicable" error, the transport minister said.
Costa Rica’s mega-prison receives first inmates
President Laura Fernandez inaugurated the $35m mega-prison built to house up to 5,100 inmates near San Jose.
Russell Brand tells trial it was wrong to use fame to ‘facilitate’ sex with women
Former comedian, in court on rape and sexual assault charges, says he misused position but ‘consent is more important than sex itself’
Russell Brand has told a court that he was wrong to have used his fame and success to “facilitate” sexual activity with women.
The 51-year-old comedian said he had “misused” his position “very selfishly” and dedicated his life to “reckless philandering and idiocy”.
Continue reading...Bloodied, dazed and angry – how passengers’ rail journey turned to disaster in Spain
Survivors of the train crash in Spain have spoken of their shock, panic and anger at the accident in Toledo province on Wednesday.
Indonesian students demand action on wildfires and rising costs
Hundreds of Indonesian students protested against the government's handling of forest fires and rising costs.
Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe
The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.
‘Worldwide legacy’: almost $20m raised to protect majestic tract of land in far north Queensland
Bush Heritage hopes to buy Wooroora station, which links wet sclerophyll forest and savanna woodland and is home to 12 endangered species
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A majestic tract of land in far north Queensland that links wet tropics and world heritage rainforest, and contains headwaters that flow to the Great Barrier Reef, could be bought and protected by Christmas, after a conservation group raised more than $19m in private donations to buy the cattle station.
Wooroora spans more than 20,000 hectares of largely intact wet sclerophyll forest and savanna woodland on the lands of the Jirrbal people about 100km south-west of Cairns – and borders Bush Heritage’s existing 43,575-hectare Yourka Reserve in one of the most biodiverse regions in Australia.
Continue reading...Israel’s election deadlock is a sign of the country’s deep divisions
The election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale.