- A 73% average decline in wildlife populations: an overview of the 2026 Living Planet Index report Our World in Data
- Can hope save the planet? An endangered parrot that is beating the odds can help us find out | Helen Pilcher The Guardian
- UK bluefin tuna comeback shows nature can recover, says WWF BBC
- ‘Nature can recover’: Inside the race to rescue world’s crisis-hit wildlife Al Jazeera
- Populations of wild species fell by an average of 73% from 1970 to 2022, WWF says Reuters
USS Lincoln carrier to return to port in San Diego after record-breaking deployment – US politics live
Vessel spent over 260 consecutive days at sea without a port call, a US navy record
As Donald Trump struggled to end the war with Iran, and the Lincoln’s deployment dragged on, reports emerged over the summer of shortages of food and basic supplies, and deteriorating mental health and morale among some crew members, including that two crew members had attempted to jump overboard.
At the time, senior Trump administration officials dismissed the reports. Hegseth claimed they “completely misrepresented” the reality, while Trump, when asked in August whether the deployment had gone on too long, responded, “Not nearly long enough” – a remark that upset some naval families.
Continue reading...How much does France spend on education compared with the rest of Europe?
Amid student protests, Al Jazeera visualises how French spending stacks up against defence and healthcare.
USS Abraham Lincoln scheduled to dock in San Diego after harrowing stretch at sea
Deployment for nearly a year was marked by reports of supply shortages, and deteriorating morale and mental health among crew
The USS Abraham Lincoln, the US aircraft carrier that has been deployed for nearly a year and has spent months supporting US military operations against Iran, is scheduled to dock in San Diego on Thursday afternoon.
It marks the end of a deployment that has been described as “one of the most operationally intense and consequential of the modern era” and that became marked by a record-stretch at sea, repeated deployment extensions, and reports of supply shortages, and deteriorating morale and mental health among some crew members.
Continue reading...Supermarket shake-up: why Asda or Morrisons could vanish within a decade
Talks between Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have set industry tongues wagging, with analysts saying the market is ripe for change
They may be two of the most recognisable brands in Britain, with a combined 188 years serving shoppers, but industry watchers agree that either Asda or Morrisons – or both – could disappear within a decade.
This week, it emerged that Sainsbury’s and Morrisons – the UK’s second- and sixth-largest supermarket chains – had held merger talks between last November and February, before the larger player decided to walk away.
Continue reading...Gruesome injuries throw spotlight on France’s policing of high school protests – NBC News
- Gruesome injuries throw spotlight on France’s policing of high school protests NBC News
- Live Updates: Students Rally in France for Second Day of Mass Protests in a Week The New York Times
- Politics The Economist
- French officials say they’re listening to protestors. Here’s why they’re not stopping. CNN
- Student Protesters in France are Holding Signs Referencing May 1968. Here’s Why It’s Significant Time Magazine
South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war row
It is the latest in a diplomatic spat after Kyiv disclosed that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul.
Comebacks for wild tigers, tuna and sea turtles prove nature loss can be reversed, scientists say – The Guardian
- Comebacks for wild tigers, tuna and sea turtles prove nature loss can be reversed, scientists say The Guardian
- UK bluefin tuna comeback shows nature can recover, says WWF BBC
- ‘Nature can recover’: Inside the race to rescue world’s crisis-hit wildlife Al Jazeera
- Africa’s monitored wildlife populations declined 80% since 1970, new report says Mongabay News
- Stark 73% decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations since 1970, India presents ground for hope: WWF Living Planet Report The Times of India
Tanker attacked off Qatar as Iran claims route transporting oil through strait of Hormuz will be ‘closed’ – The Guardian
UK police charge Royal Navy member accused of working with foreign power
Police say the incident is not connected to ongoing investigations at the RAF Fairford airbase.
New direct train services from London to Wrexham and Rochdale rejected
Regulator also vetoes extra Blackpool service, citing lack of space on west coast mainline for new direct trains to capital
Plans to run direct train services to Wrexham and Rochdale from London have been rejected by the rail regulator because of “significant pressure” on the line.
The Office of Rail and Road said that there was insufficient space on the crowded west coast mainline to introduce the two new separate train services.
Continue reading...Bosnia’s political future looks increasingly like its past
Three nationalist parties are poised to dominate again, deepening fears of division and paralysis.
Royal Navy sailor accused of spying for Russia appears in court
Intelligence specialist Teddy Young, 24, alleged to have drafted message in Russian containing classified information
A junior Royal Navy intelligence specialist from Bedfordshire accused of trying to pass military secrets to Russia appeared in court on Thursday.
Teddy Young, 24, was accused of abusing his high-level security clearance to access secret defence and intelligence data after being deployed on a warship.
Continue reading...Student protest unrest spreads across Europe – Axios
- Student protest unrest spreads across Europe Axios
- Belgian student protests against education costs echo France Reuters
- Over 100 arrested in Belgium student protests over education costs Al Jazeera
- In Belgium, a fourth day of high school student protests is marred by violence Le Monde.fr
- Belgium General Strike GazetteXtra
British consulate in East Jerusalem will stay open as UK mission, says Ed Miliband
UK and Israel back away from full diplomatic confrontation, though British presence in Palestine will be much reduced
Israel and the UK have backed away from a full-scale diplomatic confrontation, with Britain announcing it is rebranding its consulate general building in East Jerusalem as a UK mission, a move that will result in UK diplomats leaving Israel, with only seven to remain in the building. Among those leaving is the consul general, Helen Winterton.
The change was forced on the UK by the Israeli government as punishment for the decision by the foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, last month to ban trade with illegal settlements and introduce a tougher sanctions regime against those who aided the building of settlements. The UK is seeking to protect the two-state solution as the best means of ending the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Continue reading...Myanmar’s Strongman President Is on a Global Quest for Legitimacy. Next Stop, Malaysia. – The New York Times
- Myanmar’s Strongman President Is on a Global Quest for Legitimacy. Next Stop, Malaysia. The New York Times
- Malaysia PM says will work on Myanmar’s ASEAN reintegration Al Jazeera
- Myanmar's military-backed leader seeks closer ties on visit to Malaysia as he pivots to diplomacy AP News
- Rare red carpet in KL for Myanmar’s leader sparks outrage, but signals shifting ASEAN stance The Straits Times
- Once shunned, Myanmar's military-backed leader gets red carpet welcome in Malaysia Reuters
‘Absolute Nightmare’: Inside the Russian Warehouses Bombarded by Ukraine – The New York Times
‘Absolute Nightmare’: Inside the Russian Warehouses Bombarded by Ukraine The New York Times
Jon Rahm to quit LIV Golf tour over ‘unacceptable’ terms
'Rahm has reviewed the proposed terms of LIV 2.0 and has determined that they are unacceptable,' his lawyer said.
Covid, Brexit and Liz Truss mini-budget led to lasting decline in mental health, study finds
Researchers found five events, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, caused serious damage to mental wellbeing across UK
Brexit, Liz Truss’s mini-budget and other “shocks” over the last 10 years have led to a serious and lasting deterioration in the UK population’s mental health, research has found.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the first and second Covid lockdowns also triggered big rises in psychological distress, as measured by the number of people with depression and anxiety.
Continue reading...How a U.S. Diplomat Suppressed and Altered Reports Critical of Israel – The New York Times
- How a U.S. Diplomat Suppressed and Altered Reports Critical of Israel The New York Times
- Huckabee aide suppressed US Embassy reports critical of Israeli government: Report The Hill
- Examining NYT report alleging top US Embassy aide in Jerusalem suppressed Israel cables - editorial The Jerusalem Post
- Trump Official Hides Damning Report on Israel Killing Americans The New Republic
- Huckabee top aide modified and suppressed US embassy reporting critical of Israel: Report Middle East Eye