Rubio says Ukraine partial ceasefire plan ‘has promise’ ahead of talks
Russia has previously rejected a temporary ceasefire, calling it an attempt to buy time.
US rebrands immigration app to CBP Home with ‘self-deport’ function
Kristi Noem, the DHS secretary, announced the new version, raising privacy concerns for those using CBP One
On day one of his presidency, Donald Trump issued a directive abruptly ending the government’s use of CBP One – an online application that had served as the primary means for people at the southern border to apply for asylum in the US. On Monday, the administration announced it has reimagined the app as a platform for “self-deportation”.
Kristi Noem, the secretary of Homeland Security, announced that the app had been rebranded as “CBP Home” and that anyone with the old CBP One app would be redirected to the new version.
Continue reading...US playwright ak payne wins Susan Smith Blackburn prize
Furlough’s Paradise, a ‘lyrical’ journey about grief, scoops award for female, transgender and non-binary playwrights
The Susan Smith Blackburn prize for female, transgender and non-binary playwrights has been awarded to the US writer ak payne for their poignant and funny two-hander Furlough’s Paradise.
The play has been described by payne as a “lyrical journey about grief, home and survival”. It follows two cousins, one of whom is on a three-day release from prison, as the pair attend a funeral in their childhood town.
Continue reading...US court temporarily blocks effort to deport Gaza protest leader
President Trump says more arrests will follow, as protesters demonstrate against the detention of Mahmoud Khalil.
Amid serious threats, Israel is trying to shape a new reality in Syria – Ynetnews
- Amid serious threats, Israel is trying to shape a new reality in Syria Ynetnews
- Israeli warplanes attack military sites in Syria’s southern Deraa province Al Jazeera English
- Israel strikes former Assad regime bases in southern Syria The Times of Israel
- IDF strikes regime weapons in Syria, car thief breaks into IDF base The Jerusalem Post
- Israeli army says it targeted military headquarters, sites containing weapons in southern Syria Reuters
From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China
China plans to invest more than a trillion dollars as it races against the US to rule advanced tech.
Facebook was ‘hand in glove’ with China, BBC told
Social media company considered letting Beijing control content for access to its lucrative market, BBC told.
Ukraine under pressure in Russia’s Kursk region – ABC News
- Ukraine under pressure in Russia's Kursk region ABC News
- Video appears to show Russians advancing in Kursk region CNN
- Russia says it makes big new advance in its Kursk region against Ukrainian troops Reuters
- Ukraine Army Chief Syrskyi Says Units in Kursk Not Encircled Bloomberg
- Russia-Ukraine updates: General denies Russian forces encircling troops Al Jazeera English
Romanian far-right populist Calin Georgescu appeals against poll ban – BBC.com
- Romanian far-right populist Calin Georgescu appeals against poll ban BBC.com
- Video. Chaos in Bucharest after Georgescu barred from election rerun Euronews
- In Romania, the far right has unleashed a tide of hate and resurrected our fascist ghosts | Andrei Popoviciu The Guardian
- Explainer: Why is Calin Georgescu's Romanian presidential bid being blocked? Reuters
- Mercenary boss calls for Romania to ‘boil over’ after far-right front-runner blocked from race POLITICO Europe
Romanian far-right populist appeals against poll ban
Sunday's decision sparked violent protests by Calin Georgescu's supporters in the capital Bucharest.
Kicking Horse Gondola Falls From Cable in Latest Ski Lift Accident| SKI – Ski Magazine
- Kicking Horse Gondola Falls From Cable in Latest Ski Lift Accident| SKI Ski Magazine
- Fallen gondola cabin shuts down British Columbia ski resort CNN
- Gondola Cabin Plummets to Snow at Canadian Ski Resort Powder Magazine
- Occupied Gondola Cabin Falls at Kicking Horse Ski Area Management
- Gondola cabin falls at Kicking Horse, resort closed 'until further notice' Calgary Herald
‘They live in big fear’: The BBC visits displaced Alawites in Lebanon
Thousands of Syrians have crossed into Lebanon from the provinces of Latakia and Tartus.
Paris planning talks on security force for Ukraine expected to draw more than 30 nations – PBS NewsHour
- Paris planning talks on security force for Ukraine expected to draw more than 30 nations PBS NewsHour
- US wasn't invited to summit of military representatives in Paris - AP RBC-Ukraine
- European and NATO countries convene in Paris for Ukraine security talks FRANCE 24 English
- Army chiefs meet in Paris to discuss peacekeeping for Ukraine Yahoo
- Macron assembles top generals in fresh push for Western troops in Ukraine EURACTIV
A horrific killing spree shakes Syria – The Economist
- A horrific killing spree shakes Syria The Economist
- Religious slaughter in Syria shows need for US, Europe to 'keep a close eye' on Islamist regime: Greek FM Fox News
- Entire families killed in Syria's military crackdown, UN says Reuters
- Video verified by CNN shows graphic extent of violence in Syria CNN
- More than 1,300 Syrians killed in 72 hours amid clashes and acts of revenge NPR
Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led SDF to integrate north-east region
Agreement recognises Kurdish rights as president Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks to achieve nationwide ceasefire
Syria’s government has reached a deal with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that controls the north-east of the country to integrate the group into the national army and achieve a nationwide ceasefire.
The agreement will place the north-east under Syrian government control for the first time since the Kurdish-led authority gained autonomy of the region in 2012 during the civil war..
Continue reading...Donald Trump is reviving the fortunes of governments and leaders that talk tough against him – The Associated Press
- Donald Trump is reviving the fortunes of governments and leaders that talk tough against him The Associated Press
- Trump turns Canadian politics upside down Axios
- How Trump's threats revived Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party in Canada BBC.com
- Trump’s presidency has already completely upended Canada’s elections MSNBC
- Canada’s Liberals bounce back after years of decline. What’s going on? Al Jazeera English
Pope’s condition improves, prognosis no longer ‘guarded’: Vatican
Holy See reports ‘improvements’ in recent days, indicating pontiff may soon be able to leave hospital.
JD Vance’s cousin criticises him for ‘belittling’ Zelensky
Nate Vance spent three years volunteering with the Ukrainian military after Russia's full-scale invasion.
‘Black Lives Matter’ street mural near White House removed
Crews have started removing large yellow letters spelling out “Black Lives Matter” on a street near the White House.
What we know about the oil tanker and cargo vessel collision
BBC Verify examines how a ship carrying a highly-toxic chemical hit a tanker in the North Sea transporting jet fuel.