Trump administration again denies entry visas to Palestinian officials ahead of UN general assembly

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For the second year in a row, the administration has barred the Palestinian delegation from US travel for the forum

The US state department said on Wednesday that it had again denied entry visas to Palestinian officials ahead next week’s United Nations general assembly gathering in New York.

The state department said in a statement the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) had “failed to live up to their commitments”, accusing the groups of “taking actions to internationalize the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict including through the International Criminal Court (ICC) and International Court of Justice (ICJ)” and of “glorifying terrorism” among other allegations.

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Attorneys for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs drop music mogul, alleging unpaid legal bills

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The musician is serving a 50-month federal prison term for prostitution-related offenses

Attorneys representing rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs say they are no longer acting for the disgraced star in a dispute over months of unpaid legal bills.

The musician, who is serving a 50-month federal prison term for prostitution-related offenses, has become increasingly belligerent in recent months, causing “a total breakdown in cooperation and communication” with New York law firm Sher Tremonte, one of its partners Michael Tremonte said in a court filing.

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Argentina’s Milei submits bill to strengthen sanctions on Falklands activities – reuters.com

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  1. Argentina's Milei submits bill to strengthen sanctions on Falklands activities  reuters.com
  2. Argentinian judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project  aljazeera.com
  3. Argentine judge orders halt to Falklands oil project as tensions with Britain rise  AP News
  4. Argentina escalates Malvinas claim as oil raises geopolitical stakes  Yahoo
  5. Sergio Farella and Isabel Debre | Associated Press  WLRN
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Friedrich Merz fights for survival ahead of German regional elections – Financial Times

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  1. Friedrich Merz fights for survival ahead of German regional elections  Financial Times
  2. Germany's leader under huge pressure as far-right AfD gains steam, but could he be forced out?  CBS News
  3. Germany’s Merz girds for a post-election fight for political survival  politico.eu
  4. Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future  BBC
  5. Germany news: Conservative state premiers rally behind Merz  DW.com
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Man Suspected of Shoving Woman in Front of Bus Is Found Dead, BBC Says – The New York Times

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  1. Man Suspected of Shoving Woman in Front of Bus Is Found Dead, BBC Says  The New York Times
  2. Nicholas Brandram’s family deny he was ‘Putney pusher’ and say Met police pressure led to his death  The Guardian
  3. 'Putney pusher' suspect found dead at home  BBC
  4. How the net closed on banker suspected of being ‘Putney Pusher’  The Telegraph
  5. Royals-linked London banker accused of being UK's notorious 'Putney Pusher' is found dead  New York Post
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Climate crisis probably weakened glacier that caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, first study finds – The Guardian

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  1. Climate crisis probably weakened glacier that caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, first study finds  The Guardian
  2. Scientists Warn of Flood Risks to 8 Himalayan Countries after Nepal Disaster  The New York Times
  3. The Guardian view on the Nepal-Tibet floods: a spur to action on climate | Editorial  The Guardian
  4. Climate change made deadly Nepal glacier and rock collapse more likely, analysis finds  PBS
  5. Rapid Warming in the Himalaya Exacerbates Geohazard Cascades Beyond Adaptation Limits  World Weather Attribution
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Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public offices and buildings

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Minister for public service says the devices pose ‘legitimate privacy and security concerns’ in commonwealth-run workplaces

The Albanese government is considering a “world-leading” ban on smart glasses in its offices and service centres as councils around Australia push the technology out of public spaces over privacy fears.

The government has avoided a sweeping ban on the import of the camera-equipped technology and encouraged individual workplaces to set their own rules.

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