Norris, Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP, sparking F1 title race
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri disqualified for technical infringements, reigniting title battle with Max Verstappen.
The aftermath of the latest Israeli strikes on Gaza – Al Jazeera
- The aftermath of the latest Israeli strikes on Gaza Al Jazeera
- Israel attacks Beirut, targets Hezbollah chief of staff ABC News
- Gaza truce progress slow as Israeli-Hamas violence persists Reuters
- 20 Killed in Israeli Strikes as Israel and Hamas Trade Blame Over Truce The New York Times
- Israel has violated Gaza truce nearly 500 times in 44 days, killed hundreds Al Jazeera
The aftermath of the latest Israeli strikes on Gaza
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill dozens, violating ceasefire as aid flows remain heavily restricted.
Week in Pictures: From Israeli attacks in Lebanon to protests in Sri Lanka
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
A corruption scandal may well end the war in Ukraine
A weakened Ukrainian president can now easily be turned into a scapegoat for defeat.
Titanic Passenger’s Pocket Watch Sells for $2.3 Million – The New York Times
- Titanic Passenger’s Pocket Watch Sells for $2.3 Million The New York Times
- Titanic passenger Isidor Straus's pocket watch sells for $2.3 million NBC News
- Titanic passenger's pocket watch fetches £1.78m at auction BBC
- Gold pocket watch recovered from Titanic sells for record £1.8m The Telegraph
- They chose to die together on the Titanic. Now a reminder of their love story is going on sale CNN
Democracy Is in Trouble. This Region Is Turning to Its People. – The New York Times
Democracy Is in Trouble. This Region Is Turning to Its People. The New York Times
Safe haven to sanctions: how Jersey sheltered Roman Abramovich’s billions
Court papers show the island cautiously welcomed the oligarch – with London’s approval – before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
For decades the Channel Islands tax haven of Jersey has played a big role in moving fortunes made in some of the world’s most despotic countries into the west, attracting overseas oligarchs with a mix of low tax and high levels of financial secrecy.
It is a secrecy that extends to Jersey’s relationship with the UK government. As a crown dependency, Jersey has its own parliament, but belongs to the king. The relationship between the two jurisdictions remains something of a black box, with very little public information on how the big decisions are made, or to what extent Westminster is consulted.
Continue reading...Term “fossil fuels” absent from COP30 climate pledge
Harjeet Singh explains why he is disappointed with the outcome of COP30 but holds hope for the 2026 summit.
Houthi court sentences 17 to death accused of spying for Israel, West
Houthi authorities want to publicly execute the convicted individuals, and also sentenced two others to prison.
China’s Li urges fair investor treatment in Italy – Reuters
- China's Li urges fair investor treatment in Italy Reuters
- China, Italy to strengthen cooperation Reuters
- Chinese premier pledges greater access for Italian companies to Chinese market Xinhua
- Strengthening Italy-China relations at G20 Summit: Opportunities for trade and investment businessreport.co.za
- China, India and Japan: PM Meloni charts Italy’s Indo-Pacific line at the G20 Decode39
Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere banned from Singapore
The actress and singer has not commented on the incident, but appeared visibly shaken by it.
Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere banned from Singapore
The actress and singer has not commented on the incident, but appeared visibly shaken by it.
JFK’s granddaughter shares terminal cancer diagnosis
Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, says she was diagnosed shortly after giving birth in 2024 and has less than a year to live.
In Ukraine’s ‘kill-zone’, robots are a lifeline to troops trapped on perilous eastern front
Land drones are increasingly the only means of transporting supplies to the embattled city of Pokrovsk.
Northern Australia assesses damage after Tropical Cyclone Fina – Al Jazeera
- Northern Australia assesses damage after Tropical Cyclone Fina Al Jazeera
- Thousands of Australians without power after tropical cyclone hits Northern Territory Reuters
- ‘Worst since Tracy’: Darwin in clean-up mode after Tropical Cyclone Fina brings gales and torrential rain The Guardian
- Cyclone Fina's movements and what to expect next abc.net.au
- Tropical Cyclone 05S (Fina) / Invest 92W / Invest 95B – Pacific Pacific Disaster Center | (PDC Global)
China to boost trade, investment with Tajikistan, Wang says – Reuters
- China to boost trade, investment with Tajikistan, Wang says Reuters
- Chinese diplomatic tour strives to blunt US trade momentum in Central Asia Eurasianet
- Uzbekistans President meets Chinas FM, discusses Afghanistan security, bilateral cooperation Tribune India
- China-Uzbekistan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue Held in Tashkent fmprc.gov.cn
- Wang Yi Says China to Accelerate Common Development With Central Asian Countries Caspian Post
Vietnam floods leave at least 90 dead and 12 missing
Days of torrential rain leaves vast swathes of the country inundated and facing landslides.
Vietnam floods leave at least 90 dead and 12 missing
Days of torrential rain leaves vast swathes of the country inundated and facing landslides.
Why Trump’s lavish Saudi courtship leaves Israel on the back foot
Pageantry and trillion-dollar promises reveal how Washington’s loyalties may be tilting toward the Gulf
The White House welcome bestowed on the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, was the most lavish of the Trump presidency, and a gaudily clear statement of its foreign policy priorities.
It was billed as a mere working visit, but it was more extravagant than any previous state visit. The president greeted the prince on the south lawn, the White House’s biggest stage. There were uniformed men on horses bearing flags and a flypast of fighter jets.
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