Nigel Farage calls for reindustrialisation of Britain and higher birthrates
Reform leader tells ARC conference the UK needs ‘some sense of optimism’ and praises ‘Judeo-Christian culture’
Nigel Farage has called for the “reindustrialisation” of Britain and “180-degree shift” to reverse the declining birthrate, as he praised the “Judeo-Christian culture” that he claimed underpinned western civilisation.
Addressing a global gathering of rightwing activists in London, the Reform leader said the UK should rebuild its heavy industry, including through the domestic production of steel, oil and gas.
Continue reading...UN human rights chief accuses M23 rebels of ‘summary executions’ in DRC
Volker Turk says his office has 'confirmed' cases of rebels killing and recruiting children in eastern DRC.
Israel accused of series of Gaza ceasefire violations
Israel has been accused of a series of violations to the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Thousands of tourists flock to see Etna eruption, blocking rescue services
Tourists blocking streets and indulging in ‘dangerous’ behaviour, say Sicilian officials
Thousands of tourists have flocked to Mount Etna to watch spectacular eruptions on the volcano, but some people are blocking streets and preventing rescue services from reaching those in need of assistance, the local authorities have said.
Sicily’s head of regional civil protection, Salvo Cocina, described the tourism of recent days at Etna as “wild” and “extremely dangerous”, warning that day-trippers drawn by the exceptional views had parked their cars along narrow streets, impeding rescue vehicles.
Continue reading...‘He targeted me’: Guy Pearce says he ‘sobbed’ over Kevin Spacey encounters
The Oscar-nominated actor has said he is attempting to be more candid about his former co-star’s alleged behaviour
Guy Pearce, the actor Oscar-nominated for his role in Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist, has opened up about his experiences when working with Kevin Spacey on 1997 film LA Confidential.
Pearce had previously been oblique about his time with Spacey, who has been dogged by accusations of sexual misconduct, which Spacey has always denied, calling him “a handsy guy” in 2018. But speaking on Hollywood Reporter’s podcast Awards Chatter, the actor said he was now attempting to be franker about his co-star’s alleged behaviour.
Continue reading...Trump-Putin meeting not imminent, as first US-Russia talks on Ukraine finish in Riyadh – POLITICO Europe
- Trump-Putin meeting not imminent, as first US-Russia talks on Ukraine finish in Riyadh POLITICO Europe
- U.S.-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia Set to Go Beyond Ukraine The New York Times
- US and Russia to appoint teams to negotiate end of Ukraine war in talks that excluded Kyiv CNN
- US, Russian officials propose peace plan, lay 'groundwork for cooperation' in Riyadh Fox News
- U.S. and Russia agree to restore embassy staffing in high-level talks on Ukraine war NBC News
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan vs New Zealand – start, teams, preview
Al Jazeera takes a close look at hosts Pakistan against New Zealand before their Champions Trophy opener on Wednesday.
Bull shark bites off both hands of woman on beach ‘after she tried to take its picture’ – The Independent
US man shot two Israeli tourists thinking they were Palestinians
Two Israelis in Miami were shot by a man who'd told police he’d carried out the attack thinking they were Palestinians.
Oil prices end higher after drone attack on Russian pipeline – MarketWatch
- Oil prices end higher after drone attack on Russian pipeline MarketWatch
- Oil prices extend gains after Ukraine drone strike hits Kazakh supply CNBC
- Putin suggests Western involvement in Ukrainian attack on CPC oil infrastructure Reuters
- Kazakhstan Seeks Talks With Ukraine After Drones Attack Oil Pipe Bloomberg
- Reported drone strike against Russian oil refinery in Samara Oblast causes fire Kyiv Independent
Thames Water secures £3bn lifeline after court ruling – BBC.com
- Thames Water secures £3bn lifeline after court ruling BBC.com
- How will approval of £3bn emergency debt package help Thames Water avoid collapse? The Guardian
- Thames Water Emergency Rescue Loan Approved by London Judge Bloomberg
- Thames Water multi-billion pound debt lifeline approved by High Court Sky News
- Time to put Thames Water out of its misery Financial Times
Vatican cancels more Holy Year events as pope remains hospitalized with respiratory infection – The Associated Press
- Vatican cancels more Holy Year events as pope remains hospitalized with respiratory infection The Associated Press
- Vatican Cancels Pope Francis’ Appointments as Health Concerns Grow The Wall Street Journal
- What to know about the pope’s hospitalization Yahoo
- Pope’s condition is 'stable' and he does not have a fever Vatican News
- Video Pope Francis hospitalized amid 'complex clinical picture' ABC News
Sudan paramilitaries kill hundreds in White Nile villages: NGO
Rebel RSF forces reportedly carried out 'field executions' and shot at people trying to flee across the Nile.
Argentina’s President Milei denies crypto fraud allegations
Javier Milei says he was acting in "good faith" when he posted about a crypto currency which collapsed.
DeepSeek ‘shared user data’ with TikTok owner ByteDance – BBC.com
- DeepSeek 'shared user data' with TikTok owner ByteDance BBC.com
- South Korea Bans Downloads of DeepSeek, the Chinese A.I. App The New York Times
- DeepSeek sent user data to ByteDance, says South Korean privacy watchdog Light Reading
- Downloads of DeepSeek’s AI apps paused in South Korea over privacy concerns The Associated Press
- New downloads of DeepSeek suspended in South Korea, data protection agency says Reuters
Japan to increase reliance on nuclear energy in post-Fukushima shift
A new energy plan cites growing demand from power-hungry AI data centres and semiconductor plants.
Chinese navy helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippine patrol plane over disputed shoal – The Associated Press
Passenger films his escape from upside down crashed plane
Video shows people clamber over belongings and seats from inside the plane that crashed on the Canadian runway.
Germany’s tensions over immigration laid bare ahead of election
In the western city of Oberhausen the BBC finds conflicting attitudes towards immigration ahead of the vote.