- Ukraine's foreign minister holds 'frank conversation' with Iranian counterpart The Kyiv Independent
- Iran Considered Retaliatory Strike on Ukrainian Seaport The New York Times
- Zelensky Responds to Iran’s Threat: ‘They Have Already Attacked Us’ Kyiv Post
- Two Wars Converge in the Caspian Sea as Ukraine Hits Iranian Supply Line to Russia WSJ
- Ukraine strikes Iranian vessels in Caspian Sea, Tehran accuses Kyiv of 'hostile and criminal act' cnbc.com
The deaths of 15 elephants in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park spark investigation – AP News
- The deaths of 15 elephants in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park spark investigation AP News
- Death of 15 elephants in Kenyan national park sparks outrage, investigation The Washington Post
- Kenya investigating unexpected deaths of 15 elephants in national park theguardian.com
- Kenya investigates possible toxin after 15 elephants die in one of Africa’s top safari destinations Business Insider Africa
- Amboseli elephant deaths: Kenya Wildlife Service launches urgent inquiry after 14 carcasses found BBC
Ukrainian foreign minister says he warned Iranian counterpart against escalation, support for Russia – Reuters
- Ukrainian foreign minister says he warned Iranian counterpart against escalation, support for Russia Reuters
- Iran Considered Retaliatory Strike on Ukrainian Seaport The New York Times
- Iran mulled strike on Ukraine after sailor killed in Caspian — report The Times of Israel
- Kyiv warns Iran against escalation after Ukraine’s Caspian Sea attack Al Jazeera
- Two Wars Converge in the Caspian Sea as Ukraine Hits Iranian Supply Line to Russia WSJ
West Bank quarry owner appeals to Trump after settler raid
West Bank quarry owner appeals to Trump after settler raid
Trump reportedly pushing RFK Jr to cut vaccines more aggressively
White House has halted changing vaccine schedule as it is unpopular, but anti-vaxx Trump set on ‘alleviating autism’
Donald Trump is pushing longtime vaccine opponent and current health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr to be more aggressive on cutting vaccines in the US, according to reporting from the Wall Street Journal.
Trump has a long record of anti-vaccine statements, but the White House recently put a hold on vaccine changes after polling indicated they were a losing issue in the midterm elections.
Continue reading...Zelenskyy and Netanyahu brave the whims of Trump’s darkly confounding White House
Ukrainian and Israeli leaders converge on Washington with criss-crossing fortunes, but knowing they can count on little from US counterpart
The converging visits of Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington offer an unusually eloquent snapshot of a world in turmoil, unmoored from decades-old certainties.
Some things remain the same. The US is still an almighty military and economic power and for both foreign visitors, a White House encounter with Donald Trump is critical to their governments and the wars they are fighting.
Continue reading...‘The dream I carried is gone’: Miscarriages rise amid trauma of Gaza’s war
At al-Awda Hospital, doctors say about 70% of pregnancy losses they see are linked to Israel's genocide and blockade.
Malaysian foreign minister calls for review of UNHCR’s presence
The UN refugee agency is under pressure to impose stricter controls amid rising local backlash against Rohingya.
‘No freedom at all’: Israeli closures leave West Bank patients trapped
Palestinians face hours-long waits at Israeli military checkpoints, forcing women to give birth outside hospitals.
Ghana mourns its tallest man – a ‘generous and popular giant’
Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.
Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak
Health minister urges people in the country 'to remain alert' and continue observing public health measures.
Lindsey Graham ‘almost cried’ tears of joy over war on Iran, footage shows
Excerpts from a planned documentary show the hawkish senator claiming credit for persuading Donald Trump to attack Iran.
Wildfire leaves Biscarrosse commercial district in ruins
A devastating wildfire in southwestern France has left parts of Biscarrosse's commercial district in ruins
Inside the secret battle to document RSF abuses in Sudan
Operating quietly, a human rights network is racing to document atrocities in Sudan before the evidence is erased.
New Party: Why Turkiye’s opposition suffered a split and what that means
Former CHP chair Ozgur Ozel and other MPs form New Party, creating new political challenge for Erdogan's AK Party.
GSK heads to Cambridge with long-awaited positive vibes | Nils Pratley
Pharmaceutical company’s move to new £400m research centre accompanied by encouraging news for shareholders
“A vote of confidence in British business,” trumpeted Andy Burnham, seizing the political gift of GSK splashing out £400m on a shiny new research and development centre in Cambridge.
For positive vibes, it definitely beats the early pharma news his predecessor as prime minister received. That was the painful tale of how AstraZeneca, frustrated by indecision in the Treasury, cancelled its intended £450m expansion of a vaccine plant in Speke in Liverpool.
Continue reading...Tributes paid to Lindsey Graham at US Capitol ceremony
Hundreds of officials gathered in the Capitol Rotunda to honour late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 17
Political déjà vu as US President Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran are back on.
Japan earthquake: What we know so far
Japan is reeling from a major earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails ‘good meeting’ with Trump at White House
Discussions included joint production of Patriot missiles in Ukraine to bolster defence against Russian aerial attacks.