Trump ‘rejects’ Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal. What’s next?
Analysts say Trump may opt to resume attacks on Iran after November midterm elections.
Thai capital Bangkok declared disaster zone amid widespread flooding – CNN
- Thai capital Bangkok declared disaster zone amid widespread flooding CNN
- Heavy rain and flooding in Bangkok disrupts traffic and prompts evacuations apnews.com
- City underwater in wild flooding News.com.au
- Bangkok declares flood disaster after massive 48-hour downpour France 24
- All 50 districts of Bangkok declared facing public disaster due to heavy rain thaipbsworld.com
Lula bans fixed-odds sports betting a week before Brazilian elections – The Guardian
- Lula bans fixed-odds sports betting a week before Brazilian elections The Guardian
- Brazil's Lula bans online betting ahead of presidential election Courthouse News
- Brazil's Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election BBC
- Brazil’s Lula to ban online gambling before election Financial Times
- Brazil’s Lula bans online betting as re-election race tightens NBC News
Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare, but Cape Verde crash
Senegal draw with Mozambique, Nigeria edge past Madagascar, but Cape Verde beaten by Mali in AFCON qualifying openers.
China, US to open AI ‘communication channel’ after summit, White House says
White House says the two countries agreed to open a 'bilateral communication channel' for AI incidents.
Three-quarters of UK’s popular plug-in hybrid cars unable to use rapid chargers
Only 26% of PHEVs sold across top 20 models can use chargers with power of 50kW or more, analysis finds
Three-quarters of the 20 top-selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in the UK cannot use rapid chargers, research has found, amid concerns that many are essentially “petrol cars pulling round a heavy battery”.
The cars, which can run on electric batteries as well as combustion engines, have been promoted by carmakers as a way to cover long distances in a single drive – unlike fully electric cars – while still reducing emissions.
Continue reading...Heroine or Public Enemy? The Israeli Blocking Much of Netanyahu’s Agenda. – The New York Times
Heroine or Public Enemy? The Israeli Blocking Much of Netanyahu’s Agenda. The New York Times
Pro-Palestine Action group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham
Defend Our Juries say Sunday's action is an 'integrity test' for the UK's new premier.
Pochettino regrets limited role in Balogun red card decision at World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino says controversial Folarin Balogun appeal 'changed the energy' around US team at World Cup 2026.
Iran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise
Disrupted oil exports, costlier imports, and a weaker dinar expose Iraq's economic dependence on oil, foreign goods.
Lula bans fixed-odds sports betting a week before Brazilian elections
President’s ‘hard, drastic and necessary measure’, likely to attract widespread public support, polls suggest
The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has signed an order banning fixed-odds sports betting just over a week before the first round of the presidential election, in a move he said was designed to tackle the pervasive problem of families falling into debt.
The decision ends the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of betting.
Continue reading...Disaster zone declared across Bangkok as heavy rain triggers flooding
Nonstop rain since Thursday has submerged Thai capital's roads and canals, sending water into homes and stores.
Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared
An emergency has been declared across the capital of Thailand as days of heavy rain leave the city inundated.
Rare sale of David Hockney painting of beloved dog Stanley could fetch £2.5m
Exclusive: Dog Painting 17 is believed to be one of only six of works from Dog Series in private hands and first to be auctioned
David Hockney adored his dachshunds Stanley and Boodgie and let them run riot – so much so that after one had an accident in the LA home of the actor Dennis Hopper, the painter is said to have quipped: “It’ll be dry in the morning, luv, and you can just pick it up.”
But Hockney did not just indulge his four-legged companions, he treated them as portrait subjects for a series of paintings, one of which is to be sold by Christie’s.
Continue reading...‘I felt shame’: former BA worker locked in legal battle after losing job of 30 years
Cabin crew worker was among thousands of staff laid off during pandemic in what MPs called a ‘national disgrace’
During a 30-year career as a member of British Airways’ cabin crew, Tess De Mello took pride in a job well done, saying she regularly went above and beyond to make passengers more comfortable. To her, the role was more than just employment – it was part of her identity.
“I took pride,” she said. “I really took pride in myself, I took pride in my role, I took pride in everything because it was everything I wanted to be.”
Continue reading...Bangkok declares disaster as heavy rains spark flooding
Days of near continuous downpours have caused widespread flooding in the Thai capital.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says he urged Trump to enlist China’s help in ending Russia’s invasion – AP News
‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes
Trump tries to dominate at the UN as his approval ratings plummet and even some Republicans stray from the script
Donald Trump stood before the United Nations on Tuesday and threatened to “annihilate” Iran. Yet even as the most powerful man on the planet flexed his military muscles, he was powerless to keep the gravitational pull of domestic politics at bay.
Heading into the UN building in New York, the US president was questioned by Kaitlan Collins, an anchor at CNN, which he had banned from the White House before a judge ruled against him. “I’m surprised that CNN is here covering me,” the 80-year-old snapped. “You should not be here covering me.”
Continue reading...Project protects key wild brown trout Hertfordshire spawning site – BBC
White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One
CNN was scheduled to fly with US President Donald Trump for his trip to Tennessee on Saturday.