Uganda deploys troops in South Sudan as civil war fears grow
Tension mounts in South Sudan as power deal between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar unravels.
In Syria, New Fighting Opens Old Wounds – The Dispatch
- In Syria, New Fighting Opens Old Wounds The Dispatch
- The great pretender: how Ahmed al-Sharaa won Syria The Economist
- Understanding Syria’s Emerging Insurgency Institute for the Study of War
- Highlights from interview with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Reuters
- Enough with the Hand-Wringing: Al-Sharaa Is Better Than Assad The Washington Institute
Celebrations as Syria’s Kurdish-led forces sign integration deal
People in Syria have been celebrating after the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces signed a deal with government.
Eastern monarch butterfly population doubles in a year
Migratory insects covered 4.2 acres in Mexican forests this winter but number remains far below long-term average
The population of eastern monarch butterflies – which migrate from Canada and the US to Mexico during the winter – has nearly doubled over the last year, according to a recent report commissioned in Mexico, generating optimism among nature preservationists.
The modest growth in numbers for the orange-and-black butterflies follows years of ongoing conservation efforts – and perhaps provides a sliver of optimism after otherwise discouraging long-term trends for the species.
Continue reading...What’s mattered most amid Trump’s chaos so far – Vox.com
- What’s mattered most amid Trump’s chaos so far Vox.com
- Fifty days in, Trump has already shown his weak points MSNBC
- Here are Trump's top accomplishments 50 days into his Oval Office return Fox News
- Americans have clear opinions on Trump's performance in his first 50 days Yahoo
- How Donald Trump has upended millions of lives in his first 50 days in office Sky News
North Sea oil tanker fire still raging as US probes causes – POLITICO Europe
- North Sea oil tanker fire still raging as US probes causes POLITICO Europe
- Cargo ship crash details revealed by crew member who says vessel rammed tanker "out of the blue" CBS News
- A fiery collision in the North Sea has raised fears of an environmental disaster. Here’s what we know CNN
- UK braces for environmental impact as ships burn in North Sea after collision The Associated Press
- Video Container ship with toxic chemicals and US oil tanker collide in North Sea ABC News
Surfer mauled to death by shark in front of girlfriend & horrified tourists as witnesses describe piercing screams – The US Sun
- Surfer mauled to death by shark in front of girlfriend & horrified tourists as witnesses describe piercing screams The US Sun
- Police unable to recover surfer Steven Payne after he was taken by a shark off beach near Esperance ABC News
- Surfer attacked by shark off coast of Australia is presumed dead, as police say drone footage captured aftermath CBS News
- Holidaying surfer presumed killed in WA shark attack after drone films blood in water The Guardian
- Surfer presumed dead after shark attack off Australian coast Fox Weather
Staff at the Age protest over Trumpet of Patriots gender ad as Newcastle Herald apologises for running it
Australian Community Media, publisher of the Newcastle Herald, removes ad promoting Clive Palmer’s party from digital edition, saying it does not meet the company’s values
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The Newcastle Herald has apologised for publishing a front page ad from Clive Palmer’s new Trumpet of Patriots party which says “there are only two genders”, as journalists at the Age say they are “furious” the Melbourne newspaper has apparently accepted the same ad for publication.
In the past week the Age has published Palmer’s anti-immigration and anti-welcome to country advertisements, which have also appeared in News Corp publications.
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Continue reading...Ousted Reform MP Rupert Lowe could join breakaway rightwing party
Ben Habib, an ex-Reform deputy leader who was also forced out by Nigel Farage, makes offer to Great Yarmouth MP
The ousted Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe could join forces in a breakaway rightwing party with a former deputy leader of the party who was also forced out by Nigel Farage.
The offer came from the former Brexit party MEP Ben Habib, an outspoken critic of Farage, who said he was “constantly in touch” with Lowe.
Continue reading...Boohoo rebrands as Debenhams as youth labels struggle
Company says successful turnaround of the heritage brand will provide the blueprint for the rest of the group
The online fashion retailer Boohoo is rebranding as Debenhams, after buying it out of administration four years ago, as it took a £40m hit on excess stock in its brands aimed at younger shoppers.
Debenhams, founded as a single store in London in 1778, disappeared from the high street when it collapsed in 2021, costing thousands of jobs. Boohoo then swooped for the brand and relaunched it as an online-only retailer.
Continue reading...Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China – Reuters
- Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China Reuters
- ‘Will be born in free world’: Dalai Lama declares successor will be born outside China; Beijing counters The Times of India
- China slams Dalai Lama, says Beijing will choose Buddhist leader's successor Hindustan Times
- In new book, Dalai Lama offers a 'framework for Tibet's future' after his death La Croix International
- Dalai Lama says successor will be born in ‘free world’ outside of China Al Jazeera English
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant, presidential office says – ABC News
- Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant, presidential office says ABC News
- Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested over ICC warrant for crimes against humanity CNN
- Tearful Families Of Philippine Drug War Victims Welcome Duterte Arrest Barron's
- Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested at airport on ICC warrant for crime against humanity Fox News
- Philippines ex-president Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant USA TODAY
Greenland faces ‘fateful choice’ says island’s PM as it prepares for election
Poll takes place against backdrop of threats by Donald Trump and growing calls for independence
Greenland’s prime minister said voters face a “fateful choice” as the Arctic island prepares to go to the polls in a pivotal election closely watched by Europe and the US.
The vote on Tuesday has attracted global attention after Donald Trump’s repeated assertions about acquiring the autonomous territory, using military and economic force if necessary.
Continue reading...Pope Francis has restful night amid ongoing improvement – Vatican News
- Pope Francis has restful night amid ongoing improvement Vatican News
- Pope Francis' health shows improvement as 'guarded' prognosis is lifted USA TODAY
- The Agonizing Familiarity of the Pope’s Condition The New York Times
- The pope is no longer in imminent danger, doctors say NBC News
- Pope Francis' prognosis has been 'lifted' on 25th consecutive day in hospital: Vatican ABC News
Dutton says Labor claims ‘utter nonsense’; multimillionaire faces new child abuse material charges – as it happened
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More than 125,000 properties are in the dark as crews work to restore power across QLD and NSW in Alfred’s aftermath.
Continue reading...Moscow and region hit by ‘massive’ drone attack, Russian officials say
At least one person is killed, Russian officials say, in what appears to be the largest attack on Moscow of the war.
Former bikie boss Sayed Moosawi directed ‘James Bond’ arson attacks in Bondi, court hears
NSW police allege Moosawi directed two men who have pleaded guilty to setting the Curly Lewis brewery on fire in October 2024. He has denied all charges
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A former bikie boss is among 14 people charged this week over a wave of alleged antisemitic attacks in Sydney that authorities claim were designed to distract police from organised crime or influence prosecutions.
On Tuesday, 32-year-old Sayed Moosawi, a former chapter president of the Nomad bikies, pleaded not guilty to three charges related to two alleged arson attacks on businesses in Bondi Beach in October.
Continue reading...Indian plane diverted after two-thirds of onboard toilets clogged up
The Air India plane heading from Chicago to Delhi had to turn around after most of its toilets broke down.
Watch: At the scene of drone attack on Moscow
Russia: At the scene of drone attack on Moscow
Chicken manure can be classified as industrial waste, judge rules
US-style mega-farms in Herefordshire face tough new regulations after high court ruling
Industrial poultry farms face tough new regulations around the disposal of chicken manure after a judge ruled it can be classified as waste and requires a detailed and transparent plan to dispose of it without damaging the environment.
The high court ruling means new US-style mega-farms in Herefordshire will have to deal with poultry manure as if it was industrial waste.
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