China and North Korea agree to resist ‘hegemony’, Foreign Ministry says
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with his North Korean counterpart, Choe Son Hui, in Beijing.
‘It’s about time’: Trump says he will join gathering of US military leaders
Hundreds of top-ranking officers to convene in Quantico after being summoned by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
A raptor with no qualms about eating its opponents wins New Zealand’s annual bird election – AP News
US citizen Amir Amiry freed by Taliban in Afghanistan
Secretary of state Marco Rubio welcomes release as ‘important step forward’ as Taliban seek to normalise relations with US
The Taliban on Sunday freed a US citizen from an Afghan prison, weeks after they said they had reached an agreement with US envoys on a prisoner exchange as part of an effort to normalise relations.
US secretary of state Marco Rubio welcomed the release of Amir Amiry, saying it marked the administration’s determination, reinforced by Donald Trump’s recent executive order, to protect American nationals from wrongful detention abroad.
Continue reading...US citizen Amir Amiry freed by Taliban in Afghanistan
Secretary of state Marco Rubio welcomes release as ‘important step forward’ as Taliban seek to normalise relations with US
The Taliban on Sunday freed a US citizen from an Afghan prison, weeks after they said they had reached an agreement with US envoys on a prisoner exchange as part of an effort to normalise relations.
US secretary of state Marco Rubio welcomed the release of Amir Amiry, saying it marked the administration’s determination, reinforced by Donald Trump’s recent executive order, to protect American nationals from wrongful detention abroad.
Continue reading...Falcon crowned Bird of the Year in New Zealand
This year marks 20th anniversary of the poll which raises awareness for native species considered to be at risk.
Threatened kārearea falcon wins New Zealand’s 2025 bird of the year
The country’s fastest bird has taken out the top prize in a scandal-free year for the annual poll
New Zealand’s fastest bird, capable of flying 200km/h in its pursuit of prey, has been crowned bird of the year – a long-running annual competition that has previously been a lightning rod for scandal and hijinks.
The threatened kārearea is New Zealand’s only falcon. It is small and tawny, with impressive talons and large dark eyes. Kārearea are powerful aerial hunters and watch other birds, lizards or small mammals – sometimes larger than themselves – from a high vantage point before diving at high speed to snatch their prey.
Continue reading...Threatened kārearea falcon wins New Zealand’s 2025 bird of the year
The country’s fastest bird has taken out the top prize in a scandal-free year for the annual poll
New Zealand’s fastest bird, capable of flying 200km/h in its pursuit of prey, has been crowned bird of the year – a long-running annual competition that has previously been a lightning rod for scandal and hijinks.
The threatened kārearea is New Zealand’s only falcon. It is small and tawny, with impressive talons and large dark eyes. Kārearea are powerful aerial hunters and watch other birds, lizards or small mammals – sometimes larger than themselves – from a high vantage point before diving at high speed to snatch their prey.
Continue reading...Newspaper headlines: PM says Reform plan ‘racist’ and Labour eyes ‘good citizen test’ – BBC
- Newspaper headlines: PM says Reform plan 'racist' and Labour eyes 'good citizen test' BBC
- Keir Starmer calls Reform migrant policy 'racist' and 'immoral' BBC
- UK’s governing Labour party holds annual conference amid far-right surge Al Jazeera
- Starmer decries Reform’s ‘racist’ plans as ministers escalate attacks on Farage The Guardian
- If stuff doesn't work for Starmer - the vibes will be out of control Sky News
India court crippled by a million-case backlog
With over a million cases pending, the Allahabad High court is one of India’s most overburdened courts.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,313
Here are the key events on day 1,313 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Can Labour reverse ‘desperate loss of faith’ from business? – BBC
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- What a difference a year makes as Labour conference delegates settle for survival The Guardian
- New Labour Party chair Anna Turley’s address to conference in full LabourList
- The Labour conference will be terrifying for business The Telegraph
- Labour needs to do more to build ties with business Financial Times
How Europe held off US to win sensational Ryder Cup
Captain Luke Donald cements his status as a bona fide Ryder Cup legend as Europe hold off a spirited US fightback to win in New York.
How Europe held off US to win sensational Ryder Cup
Captain Luke Donald cements his status as a bona fide Ryder Cup legend as Europe hold off a spirited US fightback to win in New York.
‘Horrific’: Israel bombs hospitals, residential towers amid Gaza onslaught
The Israeli military targets hospitals and multistorey buildings as it intensifies its offensive to seize Gaza City.
Oregon sues Trump administration over plans to deploy troops
Oregon calls the move "arbitrary", and says it "threatens to undermine public safety by inciting a public outcry".
The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee
Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.
Isle of Wight festival increases profits despite fall in attendance
Festival made £3.4m profit in 2024, generating £2.6m dividend for its parent company, part of Live Nation
Pet Shop Boys and The Prodigy helped the Isle of Wight music festival increase its profits last year, generating a £2.6m dividend for its parent company, a division of the events industry’s biggest player, Live Nation.
In a year when many smaller music festivals lost money or were cancelled amid wet weather and soaring costs, the summer showpiece on the island, a ferry ride across the Solent from England’s southern coast, managed to prosper.
Continue reading...UK graduates and healthcare workers worst hit as jobs market ‘cools’
Recruitment report identifies sharp rise in vacancies for warehouse staff and cleaners but large fall in graduate opportunities
Graduates fresh from university will find it difficult to find a job after a 35% drop in hiring by employers over the last year, according to analysis by a leading recruitment data provider.
Hiring freezes at many employers have taken the biggest toll on graduates and meant there is fierce competition for the few jobs left for younger workers.
Continue reading...UK graduates and healthcare workers worst hit as jobs market ‘cools’
Recruitment report identifies sharp rise in vacancies for warehouse staff and cleaners but large fall in graduate opportunities
Graduates fresh from university will find it difficult to find a job after a 35% drop in hiring by employers over the last year, according to analysis by a leading recruitment data provider.
Hiring freezes at many employers have taken the biggest toll on graduates and meant there is fierce competition for the few jobs left for younger workers.
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