New monkey species with orange lips found ‘hiding’ in DR Congo forest
Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.
New monkey species with orange lips found ‘hiding’ in DRC forest
Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.
Families of 43 victims await verdict in Genoa bridge disaster
A large section of the giant Morandi motorway bridge crumbled and collapsed on to the railway tracks below.
Argentina face action over Falklands banner
Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles, killing 2, injuring 6, as Ukraine reels from political shock – The Kyiv Independent
- Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles, killing 2, injuring 6, as Ukraine reels from political shock The Kyiv Independent
- Kyiv Endures One of the War’s Heaviest Assaults JW.ORG
- Eight killed in Ukraine and Russia as Zelenskyy replaces defence chief Al Jazeera
- Ukraine downs 5 Russian ballistic missiles as Kyiv looks to boost its air defenses AP News
- Russian missiles strike Kyiv districts, killing two, officials say Reuters
Black doctors in England four times less likely to get training places than white counterparts
For one placement, black applicants had a less than 1 in 100 chance of being offered a place, NHS data shows
Black doctors in England are four times less likely to be offered a training place than their white counterparts, according to analysis.
As part of their medical training, doctors across the NHS are able to apply to placements within specific branches of practice such as psychiatry, obstetrics and gynaecology, and emergency medicine.
Continue reading...Senior Chinese and North Korean officials hold talks in Pyongyang, KCNA reports – Reuters
- Senior Chinese and North Korean officials hold talks in Pyongyang, KCNA reports Reuters
- Senior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks Al Jazeera
- North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Meets China's Wang Huning U.S. News & World Report
- Xi Says China’s Backing for Kim and North Korea Won’t Change Bloomberg.com
- North Korea Balances Between China and Russia While Hardening Its Regional Posture 38 North
Crackdown on ‘objectionable’ books in Indian-administered Kashmir sparks row
Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir have asked educational institutions to review every book on their premises.
‘I must get out into the free world’, dissident who fled China on boat tells BBC
Dong Guangping, who has resettled in Canada, recounts his perilous escape from China to South Korea.
Bangkok’s bar fire is the city’s latest deadly blaze – will anything ever change?
The same horrific scenes have played out before, spurring calls for action. So why has this happened again?
‘Malvinas are Argentinian’: World Cup holders celebrate win over England with Falklands banner
Banner refers to Falkland Islands conflict in 1982
UK business secretary calls for Fifa investigation
The Argentina players celebrated their World Cup win over England with a banner saying “Las Malvinas son Argentinas”, making reference to the 1982 Falklands war.
Argentina were 1-0 down with five minutes to go of the semi-final in Atlanta but rallied and scored twice in quick succession to reach a second straight World Cup final, where they will face Spain in New Jersey on Sunday.
Continue reading...Iran says peace deal voided, fighting ‘existential war’ after US attacks
The US announced a new wave of attacks Wednesday night, amid reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, Chabahar and Ahvaz.
Argentina stun England in 2-1 comeback win to reach 2026 World Cup final
Holders Argentina will face Spain in the final after snatching victory from England in a highly charged encounter.
xAI sues user for exploiting AI tool to sexualise minors
Lawsuit accuses Terry Harwood of misusing xAI to bypass safeguards and produce explicit deepfakes involving minors.
Authors, publishers sue Google over alleged AI copyright infringement
Hachette and Elsevier lead US legal action against Google, alleging misuse of books for Gemini AI model training.
Russian attacks kill 14 as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers
Civilian casualties are reported in a number of Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.
Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate immigrant ICE deaths
Since start of Trump’s second term, 14 Mexican immigrants have died in ICE custody and three in agency operations
Mexico formally requested that US state attorneys general criminally investigate cases of immigrants who have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody or during raids, the Mexican government said Tuesday.
The request follows the death of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston. Since the beginning of Donald Trump’s second term, 17 Mexican immigrants have died during immigration enforcement, 14 in ICE custody and three in agency operations.
Continue reading...Sheinbaum rejects US claim that Mexico’s government is linked to cartels
Sheinbaum has denounced remarks from DEA head Terry Cole as a baseless 'political statement' about Mexico.
What are the obstacles to peace between Israel and Lebanon?
Another round of talks is under way between Israel and Lebanon to try to advance the ceasefire agreement.
Maltese politicians ‘involved’ in plot to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia, court hears
Former economy minister Chris Cardona and ex-chief of staff Keith Schembri named as being involved in 2017 murder of journalist
Two political figures who previously held powerful government roles in Malta were accused of plotting to kill the journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia during court testimony on Wednesday.
The allegations, against a former economy minister and a former chief of staff to the prime minister, were made during a chaotic day at the courts of justice in Valletta, where the businessman Yorgen Fenech is on trial for ordering the assassination of Caruana Galizia in 2017.
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