‘I missed Lisbon funicular commute that killed my friend’
By the time Sonia Silva arrived at the stop, the funicular had crashed and her friend Sandra was dead.
Sabalenka vs Anisimova – US Open women’s final: Match start time, stats
Will Sabalenka overcome her two Grand Slam final losses in 2025 to beat Anisimova, a woman carving a comeback trail?
M23, Congolese forces may have committed war crimes in Congo, UN rights report finds – Reuters
- M23, Congolese forces may have committed war crimes in Congo, UN rights report finds Reuters
- Land quarrels in rebel-occupied Congo threaten Trump peace deal Reuters
- UN suspects all sides in DR Congo conflict guilty of war crimes Al Jazeera
- U.N. Accuses Rwanda-Backed Rebels of Slaughtering Children, Other Civilians in Congo The Wall Street Journal
- UN decries crimes including gang rape, murder, torture in Congo conflict over last year AP News
Hamas releases video of two Israeli hostages held in Gaza
The video claims to show the two men in Gaza City, where Israel has begun a planned military takeover.
Mpox no longer international health emergency but remains concern in Africa
'While we are removing the emergency, we need to keep the urgency,' says independent panel of experts for the WHO.
Lisbon funicular worker among those killed in crash
Four employees of a non-profit organisation and a transport worker are among those who died.
Sudan paramilitaries accused of crimes against humanity over siege of key city
The group has allegedly carried out murder, rape and other crimes, a UN report says.
Crowds gather outside Giorgio Armani’s Milan HQ to pay respects before funeral
Funeral chamber to be set up at Teatro Armani where people can view casket before a private service on Monday
Twice a year, the usually calm Via Bergognone in Milan shuts down due to excited fashion week crowds descending on Teatro Armani. Home to the Giorgio Armani headquarters since 2000, the sprawling space includes a purpose-built theatre where each show season a catwalk is constructed.
On Friday, crowds again began to gather outside, but this time the mood was much more sombre. They had come to pay their final respects to the visionary Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who died on Thursday at the age of 91.
Continue reading...Political Paralysis Puts France in Market’s Crosshairs – Bloomberg.com
- Political Paralysis Puts France in Market’s Crosshairs Bloomberg.com
- Could France's economic turmoil spark eurozone debt crisis? dw.com
- France faces sovereign rating test amid political chaos Reuters
- French Socialists confirm they’ll oust PM, push for center-left replacement politico.eu
- France’s curse and Bayrou’s political suicide Financial Times
LEAKED: Israel Is Considered a “Genocidal, Apartheid Country” Abroad, According to Israel’s Own Research – Drop Site News
- LEAKED: Israel Is Considered a "Genocidal, Apartheid Country" Abroad, According to Israel’s Own Research Drop Site News
- Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, scholars' association says Reuters
- Another Reason Not to Trust the ‘Experts’ - by The Editors The Free Press
- Why did genocide scholars association say Israel’s war on Gaza is genocide? Al Jazeera
- Almost 300 reported killed in Gaza in 3 days since global experts accused Israel of genocide CBS News
Egypt sidelined from Gaza ceasefire talks amid fears it will be drawn into war – Middle East Eye
- Egypt sidelined from Gaza ceasefire talks amid fears it will be drawn into war Middle East Eye
- After Trump Comments, Hamas Says It’s Ready for Deal on All Hostages The New York Times
- Israel tells Hamas to surrender or see Gaza City leveled, as group says it’s open to deal The Times of Israel
- Trump says US in 'very deep' negotiations with Hamas, urges release of hostages Reuters
- Hamas to Trump: We Are Ready to Release All Israeli Captives in Comprehensive Ceasefire Deal Drop Site News
Western troops in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’, Putin says
Russian president’s threat follows French proposal for postwar support for Kyiv that would include presence of Nato countries’ forces
Vladimir Putin has said any western troops placed in Ukraine would be “legitimate targets” for Russian strikes, upping the stakes as Kyiv’s allies scramble to come up with a convincing offer of postwar support to Ukraine.
Speaking a day after the French president, Emmanuel Macron, announced still-vague plans for a package of support for Ukraine backed by 26 nations, Putin on Friday said any guarantees that involved boots on the ground would violate Moscow’s longstanding objections to Nato troops in Ukraine.
Continue reading...US and UN discuss Gaza reconstruction plan before general assembly
Talks aimed at preventing row at UN conference, where several countries plan to recognise state of Palestine
A potential UN-endorsed reconstruction plan for Gaza, including a one-year technocratic government, an international stabilisation force, disarmament of Hamas and a rejection of mass deportation of Palestinians, is being discussed with the US to prevent the UN general assembly descending into a bitter row about the symbolic recognition of Palestine as a state.
It is almost certain that the UK, France, Canada, Belgium and Malta will recognise the state of Palestine at a UN conference on 22 September to be held on the sidelines of the general assembly, in the week when world leaders deliver major speeches.
Continue reading...UN rights chief urges US to withdraw sanctions on Palestinian NGOs
Volker Turk warns that the US sanctions over ICC cooperation could have a 'chilling effect' on civil society globally.
Fishers discover first-of-its-kind bright orange shark with two rare conditions in Caribbean – Live Science
- Fishers discover first-of-its-kind bright orange shark with two rare conditions in Caribbean Live Science
- Fishermen stunned after reeling in shark with never-before-seen mutations: 'We saw an orange glow below the water' yahoo.com
- This bright orange shark has shocked and delighted scientists CBC
- Fisherman reels in first-ever bright orange shark Jacaranda FM
- "Extremely Rare" Orange Shark Found In Costa Rica SURFER Magazine
Chicago braces for possible National Guard deployment: What we know
Officials in US city have pushed back against the looming deployment, but Trump confirmed it will go ahead.
Sudan landslide: Aid workers use donkeys to reach Tarasin village in Darfur – BBC
- Sudan landslide: Aid workers use donkeys to reach Tarasin village in Darfur BBC
- Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. in Sudan, Luca Renda ReliefWeb
- Landslide in Sudan's Darfur claims about 200 children as rescue efforts continue, aid group says AP News
- Sudan rescuers pull 370 bodies from Darfur landslides, many remain trapped Al Jazeera
- Pope Leo XIV appeals to international community to respond to crisis in Sudan Vatican News
Aid workers use donkeys to reach remote Sudan landslide site where hundreds feared dead
It remains unclear how many people died - figures range from two to 1,000.
Tesla proposes $1tn award for Musk if he hits targets
The car firm boss's enormous pay package depends on him hitting sky-high targets.
UK deputy prime minister resigns amid tax scandal
Rayner's resignation prompts broader cabinet reshuffle, with House of Commons leader and Scotland secretary sacked.