Trump ‘spent hours’ with victim at Epstein’s house, email alleges
Epstein emails released by US House Democrats provide further proof of ties between US president and sex offender.
Learning afloat: How Bangladesh’s children go to school by boat
In flood-prone Bangladesh, floating schools are bringing education to children cut off by rising waters.
Canada pushes to join Eurovision: ‘This is about protecting our identity’
Country explores taking part in the glitzy song contest as it distances from the US and seeks to deepen ties with Europe
When Canada released its federal budget this month, much of it was standard fare, from the plans to downsize the public service to the boost in defence spending.
But one line tucked in the nearly 500-page document has captured imaginations on both sides of the Atlantic: a mention that the government is working with Canada’s national broadcaster to explore participation in the Eurovision song contest.
Continue reading...Many Displaced Sudanese Feared Dead After Shipwreck Near Libya – The New York Times
- Many Displaced Sudanese Feared Dead After Shipwreck Near Libya The New York Times
- Seven migrants rescued after Mediterranean shipwreck leaves 42 presumed dead BBC
- At least 42 migrants presumed dead after boat capsizes off Libya, says U.N. abcnews.go.com
- IOM Spokesperson on Deadly Shipwreck off Libyan Coast as Death Toll Tops 1,000 in 2025 International Organization for Migration
- 42 migrants presumed dead after boat sinks off Libya, and only 7 rescued after 6 days adrift, U.N. says CBS News
What’s Being Said About the US Govt Shutdown
Misinformation is spreading fast amid the US government shutdown. We break down the facts as the House prepares to vote.
Poland hails Commission’s migration plan while claiming exemption – politico.eu
- Poland hails Commission’s migration plan while claiming exemption politico.eu
- Four European countries ready to challenge EU on migration rule Euronews.com
- Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy eligible for new help dealing with migration, EU says Reuters
- Brussels announces who’ll get — and who’ll pay for — new EU migration aid politico.eu
- EU includes Poland among countries to be exempted from migrant relocation Notes From Poland
META, GOOGL, MSFT: EU Turns to Big Tech to Fight Information Manipulation – TipRanks
- META, GOOGL, MSFT: EU Turns to Big Tech to Fight Information Manipulation TipRanks
- EU looks to Big Tech, influencers to fight hybrid threats, fake news Reuters
- Commission accused of setting ‘dangerous precedent’ in foreign interference plan politico.eu
- European Commission unveils its big plan to save democracy Euronews.com
- EU plans hub to tackle disinformation threat from Russia and others The Guardian
Fifty-year mortgages and $2,000 cheques: What’s behind Trump’s affordability drive?
The US president is increasingly focusing on affordability amid growing public pessimism on the economy.
World’s ‘fossil fuel obsession’ threatens billions of lives: Amnesty
Amnesty International warns fossil fuel infrastructure is a 'major source of human rights violations' around the world.
Stakes rise as Trump deploys world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Caribbean
Expert says military action may be ‘imminent’ in Venezuela, while others suspect deployment is a negotiating tactic
When Donald Trump started sending warships, marines and reaper drones to the Caribbean in August to torment Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s president, the US’s former ambassador in Caracas, James Story, suspected the deployment was largely for show: a spectacular flexing of military muscle supposed to force the authoritarian leader from power.
But in recent days, as the world’s largest aircraft carrier and its strike group powered towards the region and the US president continued to order deadly airstrikes on alleged narco-boats, the diplomat’s thinking has shifted.
Continue reading...Trump live: House Democrats release Epstein emails before shutdown vote
The House of Representatives will hold a session to vote on legislation to end the longest shutdown in US history.
Algeria’s president pardons jailed writer Boualem Sansal
The pardon of the 81-year-old author comes after Germany appealed for his release on 'humanitarian grounds'.
Francesca Albanese: Why I’m accusing 63 nations of complicity in the Gaza genocide – Middle East Eye
- Francesca Albanese: Why I'm accusing 63 nations of complicity in the Gaza genocide Middle East Eye
- Is the 'Gaza genocide' label a delegitimization war? The Jerusalem Post
- Francesca Albanese and the Palestinian Fight for Survival Jacobin
- Gaza Stories | Francesca Albanese on How Genocide is a Collective Crime TheWire.in
- Study flags 'complicity' of oil-supplying states in Gaza war AL-Monitor
Danish man given suspended sentence for sharing nude film scenes on Reddit – BBC
Danish man given suspended sentence for sharing nude film scenes on Reddit
Police said the man shared 347 clips of naked actors on the social media site, which were viewed 4.2 million times.
Can Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks survive Islamabad, Delhi blasts?
Islamabad and Kabul’s uneasy truce faces new strain after deadly blasts and escalating regional accusations.
Messi’s return to Barcelona ‘unrealistic’, says club president Laporta
Laporta's comments come after Messi made a surprise visit to the Nou Camp and expressed his desire to return 'one day'.
House to vote on bill to end US shutdown: Why are Democrats opposing it?
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has called for a three-year extension of subsidies to the Affordable Care Act.
Italian ‘mystic’ faces fraud trial over claim Virgin Mary statue wept blood
Gisella Cardia allegedly made €365,000 in donations from pilgrims to shrine in lakeside town near Rome
A self-styled mystic who drew hundreds of pilgrims to a town near Rome by claiming a statue of the Virgin Mary wept tears of blood has been sent to trial for alleged fraud.
Gisella Cardia, who also claimed the statue was transmitting messages to her, will be tried along with her husband, Gianni Cardia, in April next year.
Continue reading...Trump formally asks Israel’s president to pardon Netanyahu after Gaza truce
US president calls corruption charges against Israeli PM 'unjustified', describing Netanyahu as 'formidable' leader.