Israel’s opposition says military forces are ‘in collapse’
Yair Lapid has criticises the government and says military forces are ‘in collapse.'
Iran bans sports teams from travelling to ‘hostile’ countries amid war
Sports Ministry says ban for 'security' of athletes before a game between Iranian and Emirati clubs in Saudi Arabia.
Keep under-fives’ screen time to no more than an hour a day, UK advice says
Keir Starmer promises to help parents limit children’s online activity as government issues guidance to families
Children under five should spend no more than an hour a day on screens, new government advice says.
Screen time for children under two should be avoided except for shared activities encouraging interaction, families are advised.
Continue reading...Women secretly filmed, then ridiculed and abused online
Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.
Nepal swears in ex-rapper as new prime minister – BBC
- Nepal swears in ex-rapper as new prime minister BBC
- Ex-rapper Shah sworn in as Nepal prime minister after sweeping election win NBC News
- Nepal’s youngest premier sworn in after releasing new rap song about unity aljazeera.com
- Nepal’s New Prime Minister, Former Rapper Balendra Shah, Sworn In The New York Times
- Nepal’s youngest prime minister takes the oath of office AP News
Nepal swears in ex-rapper as new prime minister
Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption.
Nepal’s New Prime Minister, Former Rapper Balendra Shah, Sworn In – nytimes.com
- Nepal’s New Prime Minister, Former Rapper Balendra Shah, Sworn In nytimes.com
- Ex-rapper Shah sworn in as Nepal prime minister after sweeping election win Reuters
- Nepal’s youngest premier sworn in after releasing new rap song about unity Al Jazeera
- Nepal's new PM inherits India-China-US balancing act DW.com
- Nepal swears in ex-rapper as new prime minister BBC
Italy to play Bosnia in 2026 World Cup playoff final, Kosovo face Turkiye
Elsewhere, Bolivia beat Suriname and Jamaica defeat New Caledonia in intercontinental playoff semifinals.
Russia’s Oil Is Beating Global Prices, Padding the Kremlin’s War Chest – Business Insider
- Russia's Oil Is Beating Global Prices, Padding the Kremlin's War Chest Business Insider
- The Iran conflict is a boon for Russia’s ‘war machine.’ And it’s not just about oil CNN
- Putin says Russia must take care not to squander its higher oil revenues Reuters
- Iran war ‘pouring’ money into Russia’s war coffers: Swedish defense chief The Hill
- Opinion: In the Iran war, the unexpected winner is also the loser The Globe and Mail
US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 28 of attacks?
Trump has delayed attacks on Iran's energy facilities by 10 days, claiming talks are going well - though Iran disagrees.
Ancient bones show dogs have been woven into human life for nearly 16,000 years – The Conversation
- Ancient bones show dogs have been woven into human life for nearly 16,000 years The Conversation
- Dogs were widely distributed across western Eurasia during the Palaeolithic Nature
- Jaw bone shows dogs were pets earlier than thought Yahoo
- Humans Had Dogs Before They Had Farming, Ancient DNA Confirms The New York Times
- New research uncovers more of the story of man’s best friend The Economist
Beavers ‘breathe new life’ into Dorset as dams built and biodiversity returns
National Trust says one year after reintroduction they are enriching habitats and may be having kits this summer
They were released this time last year with fanfare, much hope and also, perhaps, a little trepidation.
Twelve months on, there have been ups and downs for the first beavers to be (officially) reintroduced into the wild in England since the semiaquatic mammals were hunted to extinction 400 years ago.
Continue reading...How Russia’s threat has seen Germany become Europe’s most important army
Germany once terrorised Europe, but now Europe is welcoming a resurgent German military.
‘Truly junk’: E-waste from rich nations floods local markets in Nigeria
Discarded, near-end-of-life electronics shipped from developed countries are adding to Nigeria's growing e-waste burden.
Lawyers criticise ‘extreme’ arrest of Isaac Herzog protester after NSW police release video
The 42-year-old is the 26th person charged after February rally against Israeli president that led to violent clashes between police and protesters
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Lawyers have raised concerns that New South Wales police used heavy-handed tactics when arresting an anti-Isaac Herzog protester this week, after eight tactical officers were sent to their home at 5am and “smashed the door open”.
The 42-year-old was the 26th person to be charged after the protest at Sydney town hall in February against the visiting Israeli president. The police response on the night of the protest is being investigated amid allegations of police brutality.
Continue reading...The Strait of Hormuz is not just an oil chokepoint
It is the single point of failure of globalised production.
Sri Lanka braces for new economic crisis as war on Iran continues
For many Sri Lankans, the fuel shortage triggered by the war carries echoes of the 2022 economic crisis - with a twist.
Why hasn’t the US military used force to secure the Strait of Hormuz? – The Conversation
- Why hasn’t the US military used force to secure the Strait of Hormuz? The Conversation
- In Sleepy Town on Strait of Hormuz, War Rages Just Over Horizon The New York Times
- The Iran War Is Now All About the Future of Hormuz Bloomberg.com
- What a battle to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would look like The Economist
- Iran is already charging a toll, in Yuan, for oil sold through Strait of Hormuz as American ground troops prepare to enter Fortune
Malaysia’s ships allowed to pass Strait of Hormuz, PM Anwar says
Malaysian leader says oil tankers granted clearance by Iran as government introduces measures to conserve fuel.
First responders rescue man from Tehran building hit by air strike
The Iranian Red Crescent Society released video showing rescuers in Tehran pulling a man from a damaged building.