- Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought The Guardian
- 'Wake-up call': Danger from heatwaves 'underestimated' for people over 60 abc.net.au
- Health-care facilities promote ways to protect seniors during dangerous heat waves wlbt.com
- Elderly far more at risk from rising heat than thought: study The Japan Times
- Over 80% of India’s elderly could face dangerous heat levels at 3°C global warming, says Lancet study The Indian Express
As rubble clears, Colombia begins focusing on recovery after the earthquake
A week after a deadly quake, Colombia turns from rescue efforts to shelter, aid and rebuilding.
US, Israel create working groups for Gaza disarmament – Politico
- US, Israel create working groups for Gaza disarmament Politico
- Kushner Meets Netanyahu in Israel in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza The New York Times
- What to know about Gaza working groups and their mandate? Al Jazeera
- Kushner gives Hamas stark ultimatum: Disarm or Israel gets US backing to ‘finish the job’ Fox News
- Former U.S. ambassador on Kushner's meeting with Israel's prime minister NPR
Melbourne’s Armenian-Lebanese eatery Zareh named Gourmet Traveller’s restaurant of the year
Previous winners of the award have included Saint Peter, Attica, Orana by the late Jock Zonfrillo, and Quay
Armenian-Lebanese eatery Zareh has been named Gourmet Traveller’s restaurant of the year, in a category of the annual industry awards that has historically been dominated by European-leaning cuisine and fine-dining establishments.
The restaurant’s menu pulls from the Armenian, Egyptian and Lebanese backgrounds of co-owners Tom Sarafian and Jinane Bou-Assi: aish baladi (Egyptian flatbread) is made with flour milled in the Mornington Peninsula; kafta nayyah comprises raw minced lamb from Tasmania and Victoria; hummus is crowned with spanner crab.
Continue reading...‘Truth or fiction’: US trial of Tupac Shakur’s accused killer begins
Prosecutors claim Duane Davis was ‘on-site commander’ in murder of Shakur, who died after drive-by shooting in 1996.
Norway’s king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave
The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.
Norway’s king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave
The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.
Burnham scraps restrictions on disabled people’s bus passes in England
Move means holders will be able to travel free on local services at any time of day or night from April next year
Disabled people across England will be able to use their free bus passes at any time of day from next April, as Andy Burnham expands a policy he introduced as mayor of Greater Manchester.
The prime minister has said the current weekday restrictions on when disabled people can use their bus passes will be removed from 1 April 2027. Their passes are valid only between 9.30am and 11pm on weekdays, although some councils pay to allow people free travel outside those hours.
Continue reading...Burnham scraps restrictions on disabled people’s bus passes in England
Move means holders will be able to travel free on local services at any time of day or night from April next year
Disabled people across England will be able to use their free bus passes at any time of day from next April, as Andy Burnham expands a policy he introduced as mayor of Greater Manchester.
The prime minister has said the current weekday restrictions on when disabled people can use their bus passes will be removed from 1 April 2027. Their passes are valid only between 9.30am and 11pm on weekdays, although some councils pay to allow people free travel outside those hours.
Continue reading...Palestinian American reunites with family under siege in West Bank
Videos show the first moments Palestinian-American Loui Ridi arrived at his home in Qusra.
Civilians paying price as Israeli military raises stakes in Lebanon: UNIFIL
UN peacekeeping force recorded an average of 137 projectiles fired daily in the region over the last two weeks.
Trump says Iran will not make the deal he believes is necessary
Trump says Iran will not make the deal he believes is necessary
Trump loses second Supreme Court bid over E Jean Carroll sex abuse case
E Jean Carroll secures another legal victory as US Supreme Court refuses Donald Trump’s appeal over 1996 abuse claims.
Torrential rains flood homes and roads across Lima, Peru
Heavy rains have flooded oads in Lima, while river overflows, landslides, and road closures continue to affect Peru.
Trump’s approval rating sinks to new low at 33 percent
New poll found a majority of US citizens concerned about the US war on Iran.
Tens of thousands pay tribute to Jason Arday at Trafalgar Square vigil
MPs, friends and campaigners gathered to remember former Cambridge professor after his death on Friday
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Trafalgar Square in London to remember and pay tribute to Jason Arday, the former Cambridge professor who died on Friday.
Stand Up to Racism, which organised the vigil, estimated that 30,000 mourners had gathered in the square to listen to emotional speeches from MPs, friends and campaigners on Arday’s life and legacy and join in a minute’s silence. Many were dressed in black and held flowers, which they were asked to leave beneath Nelson’s column. People also carried placards reading “rest in power”.
Continue reading...Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks – Fox News
- Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks Fox News
- Mexican man arrested over attempt to smuggle some 200 lizards into Japan The Japan Times
- Lizards Hidden in Socks Lead to Smuggling Arrest in Tokyo nippon.com
- A Mexican man was arrested at a Tokyo airport, after allegedly smuggling 200 lizards into Japan inside his socks operationsports.com
- Airline passenger arrested after 200 lizards found hidden in 22 pairs of socks Daily Star
Somalia: Pirates seize commercial cargo ship – DW.com
- Somalia: Pirates seize commercial cargo ship DW.com
- Somali Pirates Board Cargo Ship as Regional States Plan Security Effort The Maritime Executive
- Somali Piracy Surges Amid Hormuz Blockade oilprice.com
- Armed Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship Off Somalia gCaptain
- Cargo ship Lutuf hijacked by armed pirates off Somalia Seatrade Maritime News
Belgian wildfire approaches Germany as Greece probes deadly blaze – AP News
- Belgian wildfire approaches Germany as Greece probes deadly blaze AP News
- Firefighters battle massive wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens NBC News
- Rain aids fight against Belgium's biggest wildfire, as blazes rip through Europe Reuters
- Two dead and hundreds evacuated as wildfires break out near Athens BBC
- Germany news: Belgium blaze kept out of Germany for now DW.com
Why did Trump scale back war games with South Korea?
US president cites good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un