Trump-Putin call: Could it lead to a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire?
The US president says only Putin and he can stitch together a truce. Their call on Monday will test that theory.
Village where Israelis and Palestinians live together to promote peace faces planned tax on funds
Unique community in Israel appeals to UK for support after Knesset’s proposed 80% tax on its funding
An Israeli village where Jews and Palestinians live together to promote peace is in danger of losing vital overseas funding following Israeli government proposals to impose an 80% tax on foreign donations, residents have warned.
Leading figures from the unique community – Wahat Salam/Neve Shalom, which translates as “Oasis of Peace” – flew to the UK this week in a visit hosted by the Co-operative Group, which is calling for the UK government to support peace-building cooperatives worldwide with foreign and development policy.
Continue reading...“It looked so wrong”: Researchers find never-seen-before footage of capuchins engaging in unprecedented behavior – BBC Wildlife Magazine
- “It looked so wrong”: Researchers find never-seen-before footage of capuchins engaging in unprecedented behavior BBC Wildlife Magazine
- Researchers puzzle over rash of baby monkey kidnappings NPR
- Capuchin monkeys kidnap babies of another species — and the deadly abductions are caught on camera CBS News
- Capuchins have started abducting newborn howler monkeys in bizarre, deadly fad Live Science
- Juvenile capuchins are kidnapping infants of another monkey species Science News
A Japanese manga claims a natural disaster is imminent. Now, some tourists are canceling their trips – CNN
- A Japanese manga claims a natural disaster is imminent. Now, some tourists are canceling their trips CNN
- How a Manga prophecy has stirred panic among travel firms, airlines in Japan The Indian Express
- Disaster prophecy in 1999 Japan book leads to flight reductions, canceled trips from HK 毎日新聞
- RAW: JAPAN: TOURISTS CANCEL TRIPS OVER MANGA COMIC PREDICTIONS KXLY.com
- Tourists are canceling trips after 'new Baba Vanga' predicts catastrophic event that will take place in just two months UNILAD
Russia launches massive drone attacks against Ukraine ahead of expected Trump-Putin call – CNN
- Russia launches massive drone attacks against Ukraine ahead of expected Trump-Putin call CNN
- Russia launches war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call Reuters
- Russia Unleashes One of Its Largest Drone Barrages of the Ukraine War The New York Times
- Ukraine war briefing: More Russian drones than ever attack before Trump-Putin call The Guardian
- Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,180 Al Jazeera
Israel to allow limited food into Gaza amid intensified military offensive
Director-general of Gaza's Health Ministry says it's still unclear when border will open to allow humanitarian aid.
Warsaw’s liberal mayor narrowly wins Polish presidential vote
Rafal Trzaskowski is set to face conservative historian Karol Nawrocki in a second round run-off.
Watch: Cat caught smuggling drugs into Costa Rica prison
The feline was found carrying 235.65g of marijuana and 67.76g of heroin, authorities say.
US PGA Championship 2025: Scottie Scheffler wins third major title
World number one Scottie Scheffler outlasts a final round challenge from Jon Rahm to record a five-stroke victory.
Kenya’s ex-justice minister ‘deported’ from Tanzania
Karua was allowed into Tanzania last month but was stopped ahead of Tundu Lissu's latest court appearance.
Iran warns nuclear talks will fail if US pushes for zero enrichment – The Times of Israel
- Iran warns nuclear talks will fail if US pushes for zero enrichment The Times of Israel
- Iran foreign minister vows nuclear enrichment will continue 'with or without a deal' Fox News
- Top Iranian official says Tehran would forgo highly enriched uranium in nuclear deal with Trump NBC News
- Trump Envoy Says Iran Must Give Up Nuclear Enrichment Capability The New York Times
- Iran says nuclear talks will fail if US pushes for zero enrichment Reuters
China’s industrial output, retail sales dip amid US trade tensions
Despite slowdown, data points to reliance of Chinese economy in the face of Donald Trump's tariffs.
Pro-EU centrist wins Romania’s tense presidential race
Pro-EU candidate Nicusor Dan has won Romania’s presidential election, which was re-run after allegations of Russian
‘A pain I can’t describe’: Tornadoes sweep multiple US states
Dozens of people have died in parts of the United States after tornadoes caused catastrophic damage across the weekend.
China fully respects Denmark’s sovereignty on Greenland, foreign minister says – Reuters
- China fully respects Denmark's sovereignty on Greenland, foreign minister says Reuters
- Denmark in ‘frank’ talks over China’s support for Russia Al Arabiya English
- Chinese, Danish foreign ministers vow to deepen political mutual trust news.cgtn.com
- Chinese FM meets Danish counterpart, calling for deepening political trust Global Times
- Working with China "very important for Europe's future," says Danish entrepreneur People's Daily Online
Indian YouTuber arrested for allegedly ‘spying’ for Pakistan
The father of Malhotra, the Indian travel influencer, has denied allegations that she was a spy for Pakistan.
Australia news live: Bradfield goes to automatic recount after independent defeats Liberal candidate by 40 votes
Nicolette Boele declared provisional winner over Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian. Follow today’s news live
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Flood watches in place for rivers in Hunter and mid-north coast
Due to the prolonged period of wet weather for New South Wales – with rain expected to fall across the same regions for several days in a row – flood watches are in place for many rivers through the Hunter and the mid-north coast districts, where minor to moderate flooding is anticipated throughout the week, Hines says.
… and we can’t rule out the chance that one or two of them could see major flooding in the coming days.
Continue reading...Israel says it will allow ‘basic’ amounts of food into Gaza after 10-week blockade – Israel-Gaza war live
Israel imposed blockade on devastated Palestinian territory in early March, cutting off supplies of food, medicine, shelter and fuel
We are continuing the Guardian’s live coverage of developments in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Israel’s war on Gaza.
Israel decided on Sunday to resume the entry of a “basic quantity” of food into Gaza, after coming under increasing international pressure to lift its devastating blockade of the Strip, which had lasted for 10 weeks.
On the recommendation of the IDF and based on the operational need to enable the expansion of the military operation to defeat Hamas, Israel will allow a basic quantity of food to be brought in for the population in order to make certain that no starvation crisis develops in the Gaza Strip.
Continue reading...Independent Nicolette Boele declared provisional winner in Bradfield by 40 votes
AEC vote recount expected in Sydney north shore seat after Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian overtaken in final surge
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Nicolette Boele has been declared the provisional winner of Bradfield in Sydney’s north shore after a nail-biting count which saw her take a last-minute 40-vote lead over the Liberal candidate, Gisele Kapterian.
Counting continued on Monday as the final postal votes were processed in the former blue ribbon seat.
Continue reading...Erin Patterson murder trial live: mobile data shows Patterson’s device could have been in area where death cap mushrooms reportedly sighted
Australian woman, 50, faces three murder charges and one charge of attempted murder over lethal mushroom lunch. Follow live updates
Patterson’s defence lawyer, Sophie Stafford, is cross-examining McKenzie.
She agrees she removed and disposed of every death cap mushroom she could find when she spotted the mushrooms.
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