Poland says it shot down Russian drones after airspace violation
Nato jets were deployed to respond to drones that entered Polish airspace during Russian strikes on Ukraine.
Almost all German pilots admit to napping during flights in union survey
Pilots’ union says the issue has become a ‘worrying reality’ as a result of staff shortages and operation pressure
A German pilots’ union has said that napping during flights has become a “worrying reality” for its members, as it sounded the alarm over “increasing fatigue” in the sector.
The Vereinigung Cockpit union said it had carried out a survey of more than 900 pilots in recent weeks, which found that 93% of them admitted to napping during a flight in the past few months.
Continue reading...Anti-Islamic biker gang members hired to run security at controversial Gaza aid sites
More than 10 Infidels MC members deployed to sites run by US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
Senior members of an anti-Islamic biker gang have been hired by US contractors and deployed to Gaza to oversee security at food distribution sites backed by the US and Israeli governments, according to a BBC investigation.
The investigation found that more than 10 members of Infidels MC, a US biker gang that uses the Crusader cross as its symbol and whose members have anti-Islamic tattoos, have been hired by UG Solutions and deployed to food aid sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. According to the BBC, seven members of the gang are in “senior positions overseeing [GHF] sites”.
Continue reading...New French PM Sébastien Lecornu promises ‘profound break’ with past politics
Lecornu, 39, faces difficult task of gaining enough support from divided parliament to pass a budget
The new French prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has promised a “profound break” with past politics as he took over from the unpopular centrist François Bayrou, who was ousted this week over a proposed budget squeeze.
Lecornu, 39, who said “humility” was the key approach, now faces the difficult task of gaining enough support from France’s divided parliament to pass a budget if he is to avoid being swiftly ousted in the same way as Bayrou, and before him, the rightwing Michel Barnier, who only lasted three months.
Continue reading...Buy-now-pay-later company Klarna goes public in largest IPO of 2025
The fintech company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday.
Canada is evaluating ties with Israel after Qatar attack: Foreign minister
The country previously said it would recognise Palestinian statehood this month.
Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk to slash thousands of jobs
The layoffs come amid sluggish sales as competition heats up in the weight-loss drug market.
South Korea seeks swift return of workers after US immigration raid
Charter flight arranged to expedite return of detained South Korean workers after a major US immigration operation.
Israel threatens ‘enemies everywhere’ after strike against Hamas in Qatar – The Washington Post
- Israel threatens ‘enemies everywhere’ after strike against Hamas in Qatar The Washington Post
- Israel’s Attack on Qatari Soil Leads Gulf Powers to Question U.S. Protection The New York Times
- Maps: Israel has attacked six countries in the past 72 hours Al Jazeera
- Trump’s credibility challenged in Qatar and Poland CNN
- Hamas claims leadership survived Israeli strike on Doha, as Trump says US tried to warn Qatar BBC
NATO scrambles jets to shoot down Russian drones in Poland, raising fears of war spillover – AP News
- NATO scrambles jets to shoot down Russian drones in Poland, raising fears of war spillover AP News
- Trump on Russia’s incursion into NATO: ‘Here we go!’ CNN
- Trump Weighs In on Russian Drone NATO Incursion, but Doesn’t Condemn It The Wall Street Journal
- Poland shoots down Russian drones that violated its airspace during Ukraine attack NBC News
- 'What's with Russia violating Polish airspace?' - Trump reacts to Moscow drone incursion on Nato ally BBC
Maps: Israel has attacked six countries in the past 72 hours
In just three days, Israel has carried out strikes in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, Qatar and Yemen.
Israeli military kills at least 41 people as it continues to order evacuation of Gaza City
Many of 1 million residents say they will not leave as they do not believe al-Mawasi humanitarian zone is safe
The Israeli military has killed at least 41 people in Gaza, including 12 aid seekers, over the last 24 hours as it continued to order the population of Gaza City to evacuate before its planned offensive.
The evacuation orders were accompanied by intensified Israeli bombing of the city, the Israeli military interspersing orders with announcements of high-rise towers they had bombed.
Continue reading...Footage shows second claimed attack on Greta Thunberg Gaza flotilla
BBC Verify analyses footage of the suspected drone attacks and images of a device found after the incident.
Emma Heming Willis talks about husband Bruce’s diagnosis and care
The actor, well known for his roles in the Die Hard franchise, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a condition his family publicly disclosed in 2023.
Cuba is entirely without power following electric grid collapse – NBC News
- Cuba is entirely without power following electric grid collapse NBC News
- Millions lose power as Cuba hit by fifth blackout in less than a year Al Jazeera
- Cuban capital back to normal, recovery moves forward from national blackout Reuters
- Cuba's electrical grid collapses in nationwide blackout CNBC
- New nationwide blackout leaves Cuba in the dark amid a growing public outcry: ‘How much longer?’ EL PAÍS English
Israel strikes Yemen’s Sanaa a day after hitting Qatar
Israeli air strikes hit Yemen’s capital Sanaa a day after Israel targeted Qatar’s capital Doha.
How long had Israel been planning its attack in Qatar?
Details have begun to emerge about Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, although many questions remain.
Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford: Fight card, start time, where to watch
All to know about the unified super middleweight title blockbuster clash.
Pro-Palestine protests bring ‘extraordinary’ security for Spain’s Vuelta
More than 400 extra Civil Guards will attend final two stages of grand tour after previous pro-Palestine protests.
Weleda launches inquiry into Nazi camp skin test claims
A new study alleges the skincare brand's product was used for human experiments by a Nazi doctor.