Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus
Nine cases reported in Ethiopia's Omo region, bordering conflict-wracked South Sudan, which has a fragile health system.
Trump asks Justice Department to investigate Bill Clinton over Epstein ties
The Republican president has repeatedly called scrutiny over his own relationship with Epstein a 'Democratic hoax'.
Corruption probe close to Zelensky stokes E.U. unease over Ukraine aid – The Washington Post
- Corruption probe close to Zelensky stokes E.U. unease over Ukraine aid The Washington Post
- Zelensky’s Image Is Stained as Corruption Inquiry Shakes His Inner Circle The New York Times
- Once a shadowy dealmaker, former Zelenskyy associate is accused in Ukrainian corruption scandal AP News
- Trump administration stays silent as massive Ukraine corruption scandal rocks Zelenskyy's inner circle Fox News
- Energy scandal spells trouble for Zelensky as Ukrainians face another winter of power cuts CNN
Is the AI bubble about to pop?
After billions poured into AI, doubts are growing. Can AI survive the end of its hype cycle?
US to slash tariffs on Switzerland to 15% from crippling 39%
The new slab will bring tariffs on Swiss imports to the same level as for the European Union.
Rashida Tlaib introduces US Congress resolution to recognise Gaza genocide
The congressional measure, backed by 21 Democratic legislators, calls for sanctions against Israel over Gaza horrors.
Russian drone slams into block of flats in deadly wave of strikes across Kyiv
Six people are killed in Kyiv, and Ukraine targets one of Russia's biggest oil ports on the Black Sea coast.
World’s largest-known spider’s web reveals different species “having a party” instead of preying on each other – CBS News
- World's largest-known spider's web reveals different species "having a party" instead of preying on each other CBS News
- Stinking, Spongy, Dark, Huge: A Spider Web Unlike Any Seen Before The New York Times
- This Cave Holds a Spider Web ‘Megacity’ the Size of Half a Tennis Court Scientific American
- World's biggest spiderweb spanning 1,140ft found—and it's the stuff of nightmares Newsweek
- Drop Whatever You’re Doing Right This Instant, There’s Big Spider Web News Defector
Protesters blockade Cop30 summit over plight of Indigenous peoples – The Guardian
- Protesters blockade Cop30 summit over plight of Indigenous peoples The Guardian
- Indigenous People Take the Stage at COP30 Climate Talks in Belém, Brazil The New York Times
- UN Orders Brazil to Improve Security, Conditions at COP30 Bloomberg.com
- ‘No one enters, no one leaves.’ Protesters block main entrance to COP30 climate talks in Brazil PBS
- COP30 stews over fossil fuels and final deal as Indigenous fight for forest Reuters
Hundreds in Tehran pray for rain as historic drought empties Iran’s reservoirs – The Times of Israel
- Hundreds in Tehran pray for rain as historic drought empties Iran’s reservoirs The Times of Israel
- Iran's Water Crisis Nears Point Of No Return Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- Tehran taps run dry as water crisis deepens across Iran Reuters
- Iran faces unprecedented drought as water crisis hits Tehran BBC
- Iran faces its worst drought in six decades, considers 'evacuating Tehran' Le Monde.fr
China’s new aircraft supercarrier challenges U.S. dominance in Pacific – The Washington Post
- China’s new aircraft supercarrier challenges U.S. dominance in Pacific The Washington Post
- China’s New Aircraft Carrier Enters Service, a Sign of Naval Ambitions The New York Times
- Images suggest China is building its first nuclear-powered carrier South China Morning Post
- Strong Evidence That China’s Next Carrier Will Be Nuclear Emerges In Shipyard Photo The War Zone
- China Building First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier To Challenge US Newsweek
US military planning for divided Gaza with ‘green zone’ secured by international and Israeli troops
Exclusive: Almost all Palestinians have been displaced to ‘red zone’ where no reconstruction is planned
The US is planning for the long-term division of Gaza into a “green zone” under Israeli and international military control, where reconstruction would start, and a “red zone” to be left in ruins.
Foreign forces will initially deploy alongside Israeli soldiers in the east of Gaza, leaving the devastated strip divided by the current Israeli-controlled “yellow line”, according to US military planning documents seen by the Guardian and sources briefed on American plans.
Continue reading...Three people killed as bus crashes into stop in Sweden
Swedish police say no information the Stockholm incident that also injured three people was an attack.
US agrees deal to slash Swiss tariffs to 15% after golden charm offensive
Under the deal, Donald Trump's 39% tariffs will be cut and Switzerland will invest $200bn (£150bn) in the US.
Ukraine’s Kyiv pounded by hundreds of Russian drones
Videos showed explosions across Kyiv as more than 400 Russian drones and a dozen missiles pounded Ukraine’s on Friday.
Anthropic warns of AI-driven hacking campaign linked to China
Researchers alleged AI was used to automate portions of the cyberattacks, a disturbing development.
UK court finds mining firm liable for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
The 2015 dam collapse killed 19 people, polluted a river and destroyed hundreds of homes.
UK court finds mining firm liable for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
The 2015 dam collapse killed 19 people, polluted a river and destroyed hundreds of homes.
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan promises probe into post-election unrest – BBC
- Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan promises probe into post-election unrest BBC
- Tanzania in turmoil after ‘Tiananmen Square moment’ Financial Times
- Tanzanian President Hassan forms inquiry commission to probe election protests killings PBS
- Demand accountability in Tanzania. Amnesty International
- Tanzania president vows to investigate vote violence, acknowledges deaths Reuters