Afghan refugees feel ‘betrayed’ by Trump order blocking move to US
Several Afghans tell the BBC the US has "turned its back" on them, despite years of working alongside Americans in Afghanistan.
How to make oxygen on the moon
Engineers are working on systems that can turn lunar regolith into useful elements like oxygen.
Trump orders release of thousands of classified files on JFK assassination
Executive order also aims to declassify federal records on killings of Robert F Kennedy and Martin Luther King
Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental documents about the 1963 assassination of John F Kennedy, which has fueled conspiracy theories for decades.
The executive order the president signed on Thursday also aims to declassify the remaining federal records relating to the assassinations of Robert F Kennedy and the Rev Martin Luther King Jr. The order is among a flurry of executive actions Trump has quickly taken the first week of his second term.
Continue reading...China Is Helping Supply Chemicals for Iran’s Ballistic-Missile Program – The Wall Street Journal
- China Is Helping Supply Chemicals for Iran’s Ballistic-Missile Program The Wall Street Journal
- Ships carrying missile propellant ingredients set to sail from China to Iran, say officials Financial Times
- Over 1,000 tons of missile fuel chemicals head for Iran from China – report The Jerusalem Post
- Map Shows Iran-Bound Tanker Carrying Rocket Fuel From China Newsweek
- Is China supplying Iran missile fuel? Analyst says they're 'cementing common cause' against US Firstpost
Trump pulls security protections for Mike Pompeo, John Bolton
Hawkish foreign policy advisers from Trump's first presidency have faced alleged assassination threats from Iran.
Italy’s top court upholds Amanda Knox slander conviction – Reuters
- Italy's top court upholds Amanda Knox slander conviction Reuters
- Amanda Knox Reacts After Her Slander Conviction Is Upheld: 'I Feel Numb' PEOPLE
- Amanda Knox Slander Conviction Is Upheld by Italy’s Highest Court The New York Times
- Amanda Knox slander conviction upheld in Italian court, ending legal saga The Washington Post
- Amanda Knox slander conviction upheld by Italy’s high court CNN
Sudan’s army accused of ethnic killings after recapturing strategic city
Sudan's army was welcomed after taking Wad Madani, but has been accused of carrying out reprisal attacks since then.
What Prince Harry’s Settlement Means for Him and for Britain’s Royal Family – The New York Times
- What Prince Harry’s Settlement Means for Him and for Britain’s Royal Family The New York Times
- Prince Harry settles lawsuit with Rupert Murdoch's newspapers after 'full' apology NBC News
- Charles Spencer Says Princess Diana Would Be “Touched” and “Rightly Proud” of Prince Harry’s Tabloid Win Vanity Fair
- Prince Harry claims court victories. But is he winning the larger war with the British media? The Associated Press
- Prince Harry saves the day (financially) with a whopping $12M settlement NewsNation Now
How the ceasefire-hostage deal in Gaza is set to unfold, and why it’s so precarious – The Times of Israel
- How the ceasefire-hostage deal in Gaza is set to unfold, and why it’s so precarious The Times of Israel
- What Gaza looks like today, after 15 months of war Reuters
- After Israel's bombs caused 'almost total devastation,' Rafah faces a daunting rebuilding process NBC News
- Opinion | The Middle East Cease-Fire Is in Trump’s Hands The New York Times
- To secure Gaza ceasefire, dealmakers overcame enemies’ deep distrust The Associated Press
2,000-year-old Greek marble statue found discarded in the trash, police say – ABC News
- 2,000-year-old Greek marble statue found discarded in the trash, police say ABC News
- An Ancient Headless Statue Is Found Amid Trash in Greece The New York Times
- Man finds 2,000-year-old Greek statue dumped near trash cans The Washington Post
- News - Ancient Statue Recovered From Trashcan in Greece Archaeology
- 2,000-Year-Old Greek Statue Found Abandoned in a Bag Near Trash Cans: Police PEOPLE
Italy defends expulsion of Libyan war crimes suspect
Some senators express dismay that Italy ignored its obligations to the ICC to turn over suspects.
What is Israel’s deadly ‘Iron Wall’ military raid in the West Bank’s Jenin?
The military attack on Jenin began on Tuesday. At least 12 Palestinians have been killed across the governorate.
UK government contacts potential administrators for Thames Water
Teneo, Interpath and EY among those reportedly approached for the role if company falls into bankruptcy
The UK government has reportedly approached multiple restructuring advisers for the role of special administrator for Thames Water if the troubled utility falls into bankruptcy.
Teneo, Interpath and EY are among the companies contacted by the government as it prepares contingency plans should Britain’s largest water company be forced into nationalisation, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the process.
Continue reading...Ukraine Is Losing Fewer Soldiers Than Russia — but It’s Still Losing the War – The New York Times
- Ukraine Is Losing Fewer Soldiers Than Russia — but It’s Still Losing the War The New York Times
- Verified Russian Deaths in Ukraine War Exceed 90K The Moscow Times
- Media investigation identifies over 90,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine. Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine war briefing: Russia suffered record casualties in 2024, claims Ukrainian commander in chief The Guardian
- Russian Army loses another 1,500 troops in Ukraine Ukrinform
Israel’s security chief says focus switching to West Bank – BBC.com
- Israel's security chief says focus switching to West Bank BBC.com
- LIVE: Israel warns of more army operations in West Bank; Gaza truce holds Al Jazeera English
- Violence erupts in West Bank as settlers attack, Israel raids Jenin The Washington Post
- Israeli Forces Kill 2 Palestinian Militants Wanted in Deadly Attack The New York Times
- The Gaza ceasefire is stoking violence in the West Bank The Economist
Canada’s top court to hear challenge to controversial Quebec secularism law
Federal government appeals against law critics say disproportionately affects hijab-wearing Muslim women
Canada’s top court has agreed to hear a challenge to Quebec’s controversial secularism law, paving the way for a fierce debate over provincial powers and the fundamental rights of ethnic and religious minorities.
The supreme court signaled on Thursday that it would grant leave to appeal against the 2019 law which prohibits certain public workers in positions of authority – including judges, police officers, prison guards and teachers – from wearing religious symbols while at work. Other public workers such as bus drivers, doctors and social workers must only keep their faces uncovered.
Continue reading...US judge blocks Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship
Trump's order targets a constitutional right automatically granting citizenship to anyone born in the country.
Why meeting Trump’s military spending target could be tough for NATO’s lowest spender – The Associated Press
Rebels Backed by Rwanda Close In on Major City in Congo – The New York Times
- Rebels Backed by Rwanda Close In on Major City in Congo The New York Times
- M23 rebels battling Congo's army close in on Goma as panic spreads among city's 2 million people The Associated Press
- Thousands uprooted as Congo M23 rebels near Goma in major advance Reuters
- DRC conflict: Why a US peace initiative faltered DW (English)
- Video. The conflict in Congo causes a new exodus of civilians Euronews
Purdue Pharma, Sacklers to pay $7.4bn in new opioid settlement
The deal is $1bn more than a settlement from last year that was rejected by the US Supreme Court.