- Russian stuff blowing up: Russia bombs shelter in occupied Kursk, almost 100 reported trapped Daily Kos
- Four dead in Russian strike on Kursk school, Ukraine says BBC.com
- Zelenskyy says Russia attacking 'own civilians' in Kursk DW (English)
- Russia strikes nursing home in Kursk region's Sudzha, Ukraine's General Staff reports. Kyiv Independent
- Russians strike nursing home in Sudzha, trapping 95 people under rubble – Ukrainian military commandant's office Ukrainska Pravda
Schools closed on Santorini island due to seismic activity – Kathimerini English Edition
- Schools closed on Santorini island due to seismic activity Kathimerini English Edition
- Scientists’ warning over volcano fears on Greek tourist island The Independent
- Scientist reassuring on Santorini quakes as tremors continue Kathimerini English Edition
- Santorini is having a swarm of tiny earthquakes. Is the Greek isle about to erupt? Livescience.com
- Earthquake swarm near Santorini volcano prompts emergency meeting, Greece The Watchers
As DeepSeek upends the AI industry, one group is urging Australia to embrace the opportunity
Recruiting top graduates could stop other countries pulling ahead in artificial intelligence race, tech council says
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One Australian company has discouraged staff from using the technology, others are scrambling for advice on its cybersecurity implications – while federal government ministers are urging caution.
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Continue reading...Ken Martin elected new chair of Democratic National Committee
Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor chair to lead party still reeling from extensive losses
Ken Martin, chair of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor party, won the crowded race to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee on Saturday.
The move provides Martin with a powerful perch to determine the messaging and trajectory of a party that is still reeling from its extensive losses in the November election and confronting four more years of Donald Trump’s leadership.
Continue reading...Egypt’s Sisi, Trump discuss Gaza; no mention of Palestinian transfer – Reuters
- Egypt's Sisi, Trump discuss Gaza; no mention of Palestinian transfer Reuters
- Trump spoke to Egyptian president about plan to evict Palestinians from Gaza Axios
- Sissi speaks to Trump, says world ‘counting on’ him for Middle East peace The Times of Israel
- No mention of Trump's Palestinian relocation plan in talks with Egypt's Sisi The Jerusalem Post
- Will Egypt's President Become Trump's Least Favorite Dictator? | Opinion Newsweek
How will a US aid freeze impact countries around the word?
The US stops nearly all foreign aid as Trump pushes America-First policy.
Thousands protest in Serbia to mark three months since deadly roof collapse
Tens of thousands march in Novi Sad, blocking roads and bridges in protest against government corruption.
Pentagon swaps desk for New York Times reporters for New York Post
Other swaps due to new ‘rotation’ include NPR for Breitbart, NBC for One America News and Politico for HuffPost
The Trump administration’s program to shake up media representation at official briefings and press calls in Washington is set to affect the Pentagon, with credentialed media being rotated out of assigned workspaces for media newcomers.
The conservative-leaning One America News Network will replace NBC News, Breitbart will be given space held by National Public Radio, the New York Post has been offered the New York Times’ workspace and HuffPost will replace Politico.
Continue reading...Stop shielding UK royals from parliamentary scrutiny, says Labour peer
Lord Foulkes believes rules must change after series of scandals involving Prince Andrew
Rules banning scrutiny of the royal family in parliament must be changed in light of the continuing scandals about Prince Andrew, a Labour peer has said. Lord Foulkes is seeking a meeting this week with the clerk of the parliaments Simon Burton, who is head of the House of Lords administration, to discuss what Foulkes says is a growing list of concerns about the activities of the royal family.
Foulkes, a junior minister under Tony Blair, said he has been refused permission to table a question proposing a public register of royal interests.
Continue reading...Arab Nations Reject Trump’s Suggestion to Displace Palestinians From Gaza – The New York Times
- Arab Nations Reject Trump’s Suggestion to Displace Palestinians From Gaza The New York Times
- Trump's idea of expelling Palestinians from Gaza may impede release of Hamas hostages Haaretz
- Trump floats plan to 'just clean out' Gaza, move Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan USA TODAY
- Arab nations reject Trump’s suggestion to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan The Associated Press
- Why Arab States Hate Trump’s Plan to Relocate Palestinians The Wall Street Journal
Teen among five Palestinians killed by Israeli air strikes on Jenin
The deadly raids, which Israel calls the 'Iron Wall' campaign, were launched just days after a ceasefire was agreed.
Niche to mainstream: Evolution of Halal tourism in global travel industry
Muslim-friendly tourism market is expected to grow to $410.9bn by 2032.
Pakistan army says militants killed 18 soldiers in Balochistan – The Times of India
- Pakistan army says militants killed 18 soldiers in Balochistan The Times of India
- Dozens of soldiers, fighters killed in Baloch separatist attack in Pakistan Al Jazeera English
- 18 Pakistani soldiers killed in fighting with separatist rebels in Balochistan The Associated Press
- Pakistan: 18 paramilitary personnel killed in Balochistan ambush The Times of India
- 18 Pakistani soldiers killed in fighting with separatist rebels in Baluchistan ABC News
Defense minister threatens released terrorist Zubeidi: ‘ One mistake and you’re going to meet old friends’ – Ynetnews
- Defense minister threatens released terrorist Zubeidi: ' One mistake and you’re going to meet old friends' Ynetnews
- Israel warns freed terror chief Zubeidi: ‘One mistake and you’re going to meet old friends’ The Times of Israel
- Zakaria Zubeidi, Militant Who Briefly Escaped Israeli Prison, Is Among Released Palestinians The New York Times
- 'They're the ones who wronged us': Freed Palestinian prisoner Zakaria Zubeidi rebukes UK and US over 'harm they've caused' Sky News
- Crowds greet militant leader Zakaria Zubeidi among prisoners released in Ramallah The Guardian
Salah double helps Liverpool beat Bournemouth, while Forest enjoy 7-0 rout
Mohamed Salah scored both goals as Liverpool win 2-0 at Bournemouth to extend Premier League lead to nine points.
Trump says Venezuela will accept migrants returned from US
The move follows talks between Maduro and a Trump envoy that led to the release of six US detainees.
Arab nations reject Trump’s plan to move Palestinians from war-torn Gaza to Egypt, Jordan – New York Post
- Arab nations reject Trump’s plan to move Palestinians from war-torn Gaza to Egypt, Jordan New York Post
- Arab nations reject Trump’s call to relocate Gazans to neighboring countries CNN
- Trump’s Nightmare Plan for Gaza The Intercept
- Arab nations reject Trump's suggestion to relocate Palestinians to Egypt, Jordan CBS News
- Trump's suggestion to relocate Gazans to Egypt, Jordan corrects historic injustice - opinion The Jerusalem Post
Four die after vehicle crashes into a building in Colchester
Families have been informed of the incident, say Essex police, but no details of the deceased have been released
Four people have died after a vehicle crashed into a building in Essex, police have said.
Officers were called to Magdalen Street in Colchester at about 4.40am on Saturday to reports of a crash.
Continue reading...Body positivity takes backseat as fashion houses pick skinnier models
Is skinny back for good? We speak to designers, casting agents and models at Paris Fashion Week.
Norway releases a Russian-crewed ship initially suspected of damaging a Baltic Sea cable – CNN
- Norway releases a Russian-crewed ship initially suspected of damaging a Baltic Sea cable CNN
- Norway Seizes Russian-Crewed Ship Suspected of Cutting an Undersea Cable The New York Times
- Norway releases cargo ship in Baltic cable sabotage probe DW (English)
- Ship suspected of sabotage is detained by Norwegian Coast Guard The Independent Barents Observer
- Second Ship Seized in Baltic Sea Cable Damage Investigation gCaptain