- Tens of thousands of tents flooded after heavy rains in Gaza BBC
- Buildings damaged in Israeli bombings risk collapse as rain inundates Gaza Al Jazeera
- Heavy rain floods tents housing Gaza displaced people, aid shortages hamper response Reuters
- Gaza officials warn of impending crisis as rainstorms flood Palestinians' tents Haaretz
- Rain floods tens of thousands of tents in Gaza as storms hit Mediterranean coast The Times of Israel
Guatemalan lawmaker and three police officers killed in armed attack
It happened in a region of the country known to have drug trafficking activity.
Hundreds march in Pau, France against high living costs
Hundreds march in Pau, France against high living costs
Five killed and at least 10 injured in Krakow shooting
Five people have been killed and at least 10 injured in a shooting near the main market square in Krakow, Poland.
Iran’s IRGC says building underground sites for weapons production, storage
IRGC says underground military complexes allow missile production to continue even under heavy bombardment.
Man Under Investigation After Teen Rescued From Mountain – Newser
- Man Under Investigation After Teen Rescued From Mountain Newser
- Man investigated for leaving 17-year-old on Germany's highest mountain BBC
- Weather grounds helicopter as 7 rescuers descend to stranded teen in Austria's Alps Yahoo
- ‘Alpine divorce’: Why women are being left behind on dangerous mountain climbs ynetnews
- Teenage girl 'abandoned on mountain' as temperatures plummet to -12C The Independent
Trump’s new chief of staff Stephen Miller says he ‘saved America’
Stephen Miller, US President Donald Trump’s incoming chief of staff praises him.
At least five people killed in shooting in Poland’s Krakow
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says police are investigating after 'tragic shooting' in second-largest city.
UK cannot ‘cherry pick’ EU single market deal, Barnier tells BBC
The former Brexit negotiator says EU countries would reject any British attempts to follow economic rules "a la carte".
UK cannot ‘cherry pick’ EU single market deal, Barnier tells BBC
The former Brexit negotiator says EU countries would reject any British attempts to follow economic rules "a la carte".
Stephen Miller, Trump’s incoming chief of staff, pledges ‘total devotion’ to the president
Hardline aide offers ‘unwavering commitment’ to president amid fears White House will double down on far-right immigration agenda
Stephen Miller, Donald Trump’s most controversial aide and the architect of his sweeping immigration crackdown, has lavished praise on the president after his appointment as White House chief of staff.
In his first public remarks since the move was announced, Miller – who begins the role on Monday – pledged “total devotion” to Trump amid concern the administration is now poised to double down on its far-right, nativist immigration agenda.
Continue reading...National Trust votes to seek banking partner more in tune with its environmental policies
Charity’s AGM decides overwhelmingly to begin tendering process amid criticism of Barclays’ fossil fuel investments
The National Trust has voted overwhelmingly to seek a new banking partner in a significant victory for members who have long argued that its relationship with Barclays was at odds with its commitment to protecting the natural world.
The resolution, passed at the charity’s annual general meeting on Saturday with the backing of its board of trustees, instructs the organisation to begin a competitive tendering process for its banking arrangements.
Continue reading...Vetting candidates is a tricky process but Reform can’t seem to get it right
Charges against party members and off-piste remarks highlight problems brought about by rapid expansion
Speaking to reporters after unveiling his new defence spokesperson this week, Nigel Farage’s jovial and upbeat mood suddenly switched. Why, he was asked, was a Reform UK councillor who was arrested in January over multiple alleged sexual offences still in his role nearly 10 months later?
“I have no idea,” Farage replied icily. “I was told yesterday, and I wasn’t very happy.”
Continue reading...LA’s newer, bluer wave: Nithya Raman leads way as city’s progressives make their mark
Democratic socialists won the mayorship, a US House seat and powerful positions in Los Angeles – and a large network of volunteers helped them do it
As a blue tsunami overtook US politics this week, Los Angeles saw a major shake-up of its own with a wave of democratic socialists elected to key offices.
Most notably, Nithya Raman, the first democratic socialist to serve on the Los Angeles city council, prevailed over incumbent Karen Bass to become the next mayor. Even in the deep blue city, Raman’s victory was hardly a given, and marked a stunning win for the progressive wing of the party. With her election, America’s two largest cities will now be run by democratic socialist mayors.
Continue reading...Why Italy’s Giorgia Meloni Is Willing to Lose Votes Over Ukraine – Kyiv Post
- Why Italy’s Giorgia Meloni Is Willing to Lose Votes Over Ukraine Kyiv Post
- Giorgia Meloni hits out at EU’s ‘disjointed’ approach to Ukraine talks Financial Times
- Italy's Meloni warns Europe risks irrelevance in Ukraine peace talks Reuters
- EU's Costa backs Meloni's criticism of peace talks 'disarray,' plans to fix it The Kyiv Independent
- Cracks emerge over Europe’s fragmented approach to Ukraine peace talks Euronews.com
The Lions by the River Tigris: Restoring Mosul’s artefacts
When the ancient Iraqi city of Mosul is devastated after liberation from ISIL, three men strive to revive its beauty.
Iraq’s FM says external parties using Iraqi soil to attack neighbours
Iraqi foreign minister tells Al Jazeera that Baghdad is investigating attacks on the Gulf launched from its territory.
New Zealand’s prime minister says election is ‘too close to call’
New Zealand prime minister Christopher Luxon says he has a pathway to form the next government.
Ottawa’s federal budget bets, one of Canada’s largest tech takeovers and Florida’s property tax vote vs. snowbirds: Must-read business and investing stories – The Globe and Mail
- Ottawa’s federal budget bets, one of Canada’s largest tech takeovers and Florida’s property tax vote vs. snowbirds: Must-read business and investing stories The Globe and Mail
- Forget ‘elbows up.’ Carney has a new pitch for Canada's future. Politico
- Tax relief could be coming for Canadian artists — but how does it work? CBC
- Budget in brief | Budget 2026 Canada.ca
- ‘Deficits are lower, that’s a fact’: Finance minister defends budget CTV News