‘Not a punchline’: 15 dehumanising quotes on Gaza atrocities by US figures
Van Jones apologises for joke about dead Palestinian babies, but not alone when it comes to insensitive remarks on Gaza.
A British Ice and more stop and search: Badenoch’s Tories set out new policies
Shadow ministers have announced far-reaching and often radical proposals – here is a roundup of some of them
Kemi Badenoch warned her shadow cabinet in January not to expect any detailed policies until 2027. “We’re not creating policies for 2028 in 2025,” a Tory spokesperson said at the time.
This week that changed. At the Conservative party’s annual conference in Manchester, shadow ministers have lined up to announce detailed, far-reaching and often radical new policies.
Continue reading...Hamas wants ‘guarantees’ Israel will end Gaza war as talks on day 2 wrap up
Senior Hamas official says group intends to release captives in stages linked to the withdrawal of Israel's military.
Conservative-led US Supreme Court seems wary of ‘conversion therapy’ ban
The high court's conservative justices express concern the ban might infringe upon therapists' freedom of speech.
Watch: Moment helicopter crashes onto California interstate
One passenger was trapped under the aircraft and had to be rescued with the help of passing drivers who lifted the wreckage.
Trump: US-Israel ‘very close to making a deal’ on Gaza peace plan
Donald Trump says a Middle East peace deal is “very close,” while pledging US security guarantees for Gaza.
Argentine President Javier Milei rocks out at concert as economy flounders
Argentine President Javier Milei took to the stage, singing 80’s rock classics, as his country faces an economic crisis.
Tesla unveils new lower-cost Model Y amid rising competition
The electric carmaker’s new model comes as part of efforts to address slumping sales.
Israelis mark two years since October 7 with tributes to loved ones
Israelis held vigils to mark two since the Hamas-led October 7 attack on Israel.
Five takeaways from Pam Bondi’s tense, partisan Senate hearing
Nerves were raw in a hearing that covered much ground, and saw Trump's attorney general go on the attack.
Thirty Bob Ross paintings to be sold at auction to help fund public TV stations
Money will aid with licensing fees and ensure artist’s ‘legacy continues to support’ medium that made him popular
Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding.
Ross, a public television stalwart in the 1980s and 90s, “dedicated his life to making art accessible to everyone”, said Joan Kowalski, president of Bob Ross Inc. “This auction ensures his legacy continues to support the very medium that brought his joy and creativity into American homes for decades.”
Continue reading...Glacier melt will lead to ice-free peaks in California for first time in human history
New research shows massive glaciers in Sierra Nevada projected to melt away by the beginning of the next century
Deep in California’s Sierra Nevada, massive glaciers are disappearing and projected to melt away completely by the beginning of the next century, leaving ice-free peaks for the first time in human history, new research has found.
The mountain range’s glaciers are older than previously known, dating back tens of thousands of years, with some as old as the last ice age, according to an article published last week in Science Advances.
Continue reading...Thunberg shares image of emaciated Israeli hostage in post protesting treatment of Palestinian prisoners – The Times of Israel
- Thunberg shares image of emaciated Israeli hostage in post protesting treatment of Palestinian prisoners The Times of Israel
- ‘Embarrassing’ detail in Greta’s hostage post News.com.au
- Hostage’s sister slams Greta Thunberg over Gaza post The Jerusalem Post
- Greta Thunberg slammed for sharing image of Israeli hostage in post on Palestinian prisoners Ynetnews
- Greta Thunberg's hypocrisy: Flag-kissing is torture but Hamas burning babies alive is fine Israel National News
The ruin of Gaza: how Israel’s two-year assault has devastated the territory – The Guardian
- The ruin of Gaza: how Israel’s two-year assault has devastated the territory The Guardian
- Hostage family, Palestinian man reflect on 2 years since Hamas attack on Israel : Here & Now Anytime NPR
- Israel Marks Two-Year Anniversary of Oct. 7 in Subdued Fashion The New York Times
- Satellite images reveal extent of destruction in the Gaza Strip NBC News
- After losing mother and daughter on Oct. 7, Galit Dan says she does not seek revenge, but healing The Times of Israel
US activist from Gaza flotilla alleges ‘psychological torture’ by Israel
David Adler says Sumud Flotilla activists were 'kidnapped, stripped, zip-tied, blindfolded' and sent to prison camp.
Everest hikers guided to safety after being stranded by blizzard
Hundreds of hikers have been guided to safety in Tibet after becoming trapped over the weekend by heavy snowfall.
Everest hikers guided to safety after being stranded by blizzard – BBC
- Everest hikers guided to safety after being stranded by blizzard BBC
- Hundreds of Hikers Stranded on Mount Everest by Snowstorm The New York Times
- Climber’s body pulled from near Mount Everest as hundreds remain trapped after blizzard New York Post
- Trekker uses cooking pots to dig her way out of freak blizzard on Everest CNN
- Alaska guide highlights dangers of mountaineering after hundreds stranded in Mount Everest blizzard Alaska's News Source
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner heading to Egypt as Gaza ceasefire talks continue – CBS News
- U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner heading to Egypt as Gaza ceasefire talks continue CBS News
- Live updates: Gaza ceasefire talks underway as Israel marks anniversary of October 7 attack CNN
- Trump says US will do ‘everything possible’ to ensure all sides stick to his Gaza plan The Times of Israel
- Why Israel and Hamas Might Finally Have a Deal The New Yorker
- Hamas says on war anniversary it's ready to reach a Gaza deal, but conditions remain Reuters
Witnesses testify defendant ‘fully aware’ he was assaulting Gisele Pelicot
Husamettin Dogan is the only defendant to appeal his conviction for assaulting Pelicot in a landmark French case.
Jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $966m in talc cancer case
A Los Angeles court orders the pharma giant to pay damages to the family of Mae Moore, who died of mesothelioma in 2021.