US reports first case of emerging mpox strain
A person in California has tested positive for the emerging strain, which can cause a more serious illness.
Eight killed in stabbing attack at school in eastern China, police say
Suspect arrested after attack at the Wuxi Vocational Institute of Arts and Technology in Yixing county, police say.
How will Donald Trump’s cabinet picks affect his foreign policy?
The US president-elect nominates controversial figures for key posts.
North Gaza like ‘dystopian horror film’ — Norwegian NGO head – DW (English)
- North Gaza like 'dystopian horror film' — Norwegian NGO head DW (English)
- Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: IDF bombs Beirut for 6th consecutive day ABC News
- People in Sudan and Gaza are starving. The international community must act The Guardian
- Report from Gaza: Palestinians Feel They Are Being “Slowly Exterminated” in Israel’s Genocide Democracy Now!
- Situation in Gaza a 'horror film,' says Norwegian NGO head Yahoo! Voices
First known US case of person infected with new mpox strain reported
Person acquired clade Ib while traveling to east Africa and treated in California for mild illness, said health officials
US health officials reported Saturday the first known case of a person infected with the new mpox strain in the country.
The person acquired mpox while traveling to east Africa and was treated for a mild illness in San Mateo, California, according to health officials. The person is isolating at home and is recovering, and there is no evidence that mpox is spreading in the United States.
Continue reading...Israeli air raid on Gaza City school-turned-shelter kills 10 people
The strike took place at a UN-run school in Gaza City's Shati refugee camp.
China: At least 8 killed in mass stabbing in Yixing, Wuxi – DW (English)
- China: At least 8 killed in mass stabbing in Yixing, Wuxi DW (English)
- Eight dead after stabbing at school in eastern China BBC.com
- Eight killed and 17 injured in mass stabbing in eastern China CNN
- Eight killed and 17 injured after stabbing incident in China The Guardian
- Eight killed in stabbing attack at school in eastern China, police say Al Jazeera English
Biden heads for last meeting with Xi Jinping before Trump takes office
Leaders at Apec summit in Peru, with Biden intending to urge ‘stability, clarity and predictability’ through transition
Joe Biden will meet with Xi Jinping Saturday afternoon in what is expected to be the last time the two leaders meet before Donald Trump assumes the US presidency in January.
The two leaders are attending the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Peru and are expected to have a meeting on the sidelines of the summit.
Continue reading...Ten infants killed in fire that engulfed a hospital ward in northern India – PBS NewsHour
- Ten infants killed in fire that engulfed a hospital ward in northern India PBS NewsHour
- 10 Newborn Babies Killed in Fire at Hospital's NICU: An 'Immense Loss' PEOPLE
- "Salwar Caught Fire But...": How UP Nurse Saved Over Dozen Babies NDTV
- In Our Opinion: Frequent fire tragedies speak of criminal abdications, disrespect for sanctity of human life The Indian Express
- Jhansi hospital fire: Expired extinguishers, faulty alarms, say eyewitnesses; hospital refutes claims Hindustan Times
Japan’s minister visits Ukraine to stress ‘grave concern’ over North Korean troops
Tokyo to also discuss growing military links between North Korea and Russia, Japan’s foreign ministry said
Japan’s foreign minister arrived in Kyiv on Saturday to discuss North Korea’s deepening military alliance with Russia, including the deployment of thousands of troops to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Takeshi Iwaya will meet his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, to reaffirm Japan’s “strong support” for Ukraine against Russia’s invasion and to discuss further sanctions against Moscow, Japan’s foreign ministry said.
Continue reading...Former Greek PM expelled from ruling New Democracy party
Hardline nationalist Antonis Samaras ousted over persistent criticism of government policies
Former Greek prime minister and lawmaker Antonis Samaras was expelled from the ruling New Democracy party over his persistent criticism of government policies.
Samaras, 73, a hardline nationalist, had criticised Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ approach to negotiations with Turkey, which he has likened to appeasement. He also strongly disapproved of government policy that he considered too “centrist” or “woke”, especially the decision to legislate in favour of same-sex marriage earlier this year.
Continue reading...Fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies – The Associated Press
- Fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies The Associated Press
- Ten babies die in fire at Indian hospital's neonatal unit Reuters India
- Jhansi hospital fire: Sprinkling of lime, cleaning premises to welcome U.P. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak spark outrage The Hindu
- Ten Newborns Die in India Hospital Fire The New York Times
- Jhansi hosp fire: Young dad saved many babies, but lost his twin girls The Times of India
Scientific American editor steps down after calling Trump supporters ‘fascists’ and ‘bigoted’
Laura Helmuth, who had led the magazine since 2020, wrote an expletive-filled social media post on election night
The editor in chief of Scientific American, the US’s oldest magazine, has announced her resignation after a series of online posts in which she called some Donald Trump supporters “fascists” and “bigoted”.
In a post on Bluesky on Thursday, Laura Helmuth, who was originally appointed as the magazine’s editor in chief in 2020, said: “I’ve decided to leave Scientific American after an exciting 4.5 years as editor in chief. I’m going to take some time to think about what comes next (and go birdwatching).”
Continue reading...Argentina seeks arrests of 61 rightwing rioters from Brazil
Supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro wanted for role in 2023 storming of government buildings
Argentina has ordered the arrest of 61 Brazilian citizens for participating in the 2023 storming of government buildings in Brasília by supporters of the far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, an Argentine source said on Saturday.
Two people have been arrested so far who face prison sentences in Brazil, a judicial source in Argentina told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorised to speak publicly.
Continue reading...Israel Strikes Near Beirut as Two Medics Killed in South Lebanon – The New York Times
Trump’s election shadows Biden in South America – POLITICO
- Trump’s election shadows Biden in South America POLITICO
- Biden becomes the first sitting US president to visit the Amazon rainforest The Associated Press
- Biden visits Amazon rainforest en route to G20 summit Reuters
- Pres. Biden Participates in Group Photo at APEC Forum C-SPAN
- WATCH LIVE: Biden is the first sitting president to visit the Amazon rainforest Fox News
G7 backs Ukraine as Zelenskyy says he wants to end war next year
Ukraine president says Kyiv will do everything possible so war with Russia ends in 2025 'through diplomatic means'.
Ukraine’s secret army in France – The Economist
- Ukraine’s secret army in France The Economist
- Ukrainian troops train for trench warfare near France's WWI battlefields Fox News
- A Ukrainian brigade armed with French light tanks, artillery, and heavy weaponry is about to enter the fight Business Insider
- French task force trains new brigade of Ukrainian fighters Euronews
- France Equips and Trains New Ukrainian Brigade at Critical Point in War Newsweek
Eight dead after stabbing at school in eastern China
A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a stabbing incident in the city of Wuxi, police say.
Essex police defend their investigation of Allison Pearson tweet
Force says Telegraph writer accused of inciting racial hatred, rather than committing a non-crime hate incident as she had claimed
Essex police have defended their decision to investigate the Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson over a social media post, saying she is accused of “inciting racial hatred” not of committing a “non-crime hate incident”, as she had claimed.
The row over Pearson’s tweet has been splashed across the front pages of the Times, Telegraph and Mail this week. Leading figures on the right, including the new leader of the Conservative party, Kemi Badenoch, and the former prime minister Boris Johnson, have leapt to her defence.
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