- Kempton Park killings: Ninth woman's body found in South Africa's Dawn Park BBC
- South Africa: Police find 9th body of woman amid spree fears DW.com
- ‘We are prey’: discovery of seven women’s bodies fuels anger over femicide in South Africa The Guardian
- Why the discovery of 9 women’s bodies have raised fears of a serial killer in South Africa AP News
- Wave of murders spreads fear in Johannesburg Financial Times
EXCLUSIVE: China presses Iran to help rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal, sources say – Reuters
- EXCLUSIVE: China presses Iran to help rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal, sources say Reuters
- China pressing Iran to help rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal, Iranian sources say timesofisrael.com
- China emerges as Saudi Arabia’s latest lifeline after Trump declines request to fight Houthis threatening vital Red Sea chokepoint Business Insider Africa
- China Iran Relations: China asks Iran to rein in Houthis after Saudi Arabia seeks help: Report The Times of India
- Live updates • China presses Iran to help rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal, sources say Haaretz
IS member sentenced to 20 years in prison for role in 2021 Kabul airport bombing
Mohammad Sharifullah, 28, was convicted of aiding the terrorist group that took credit for the suicide bombing
An Islamic State group member was sentenced on Wednesday to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 US service members and about 160 Afghans at the Kabul airport five years ago during the US military’s chaotic withdrawal from the country.
A federal jury in Virginia had convicted Mohammad Sharifullah in April of providing material support to the IS affiliate known as Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). But jurors could not agree whether he bore some responsibility for the airport bombing on 26 August 2021.
Continue reading...Trump administration again denies entry visas to Palestinian officials ahead of UN general assembly
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.
Continue reading...Mexico City Has a Toxic ‘Sacrifice Zone’ Where Cancer Is Surging – The New York Times
Mexico City Has a Toxic ‘Sacrifice Zone’ Where Cancer Is Surging The New York Times
Attorneys for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs drop music mogul, alleging unpaid legal bills
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.
Continue reading...Klopp wants to ‘reclaim’ flag amid German elections
New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after a recent far-right election victory.
Argentina’s Milei submits bill to strengthen sanctions on Falklands activities – reuters.com
- Argentina's Milei submits bill to strengthen sanctions on Falklands activities reuters.com
- Argentinian judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project aljazeera.com
- Argentine judge orders halt to Falklands oil project as tensions with Britain rise AP News
- Argentina escalates Malvinas claim as oil raises geopolitical stakes Yahoo
- Sergio Farella and Isabel Debre | Associated Press WLRN
Friedrich Merz fights for survival ahead of German regional elections – Financial Times
- Friedrich Merz fights for survival ahead of German regional elections Financial Times
- Germany's leader under huge pressure as far-right AfD gains steam, but could he be forced out? CBS News
- Germany’s Merz girds for a post-election fight for political survival politico.eu
- Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future BBC
- Germany news: Conservative state premiers rally behind Merz DW.com
Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson resigns after election loss – BBC
- Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson resigns after election loss BBC
- Sweden’s center-left opposition wins election, SVT says CNN
- Social Democracy Won the Century and Lost the Future Jacobin
- Sweden Swings Back Left, Bucking a Trend in Europe The New York Times
- The night Sweden's far-right stopped winning reuters.com
Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss
Left-wing opposition parties led by Magdalena Andersson look set to form the next government.
Canada welcomes EU proposal to become ‘associate member’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a Canada-EU alliance would create a "beacon for other democracies".
Canada welcomes EU proposal to become ‘associate member’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a Canada-EU alliance would create a "beacon for other democracies".
Left alliance wins Swedish election as PM Kristersson quits – politico.eu
- Left alliance wins Swedish election as PM Kristersson quits politico.eu
- Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss BBC
- Social Democracy Won the Century and Lost the Future Jacobin
- Sweden Swings Back Left, Bucking a Trend in Europe The New York Times
- The night Sweden's far-right stopped winning reuters.com
Trump’s pressure on NATO is reshaping Europe’s defenses. Will it break the alliance? – Reuters
Bad news this week for Trump – but Fox viewers might have missed it – The Guardian
Man Suspected of Shoving Woman in Front of Bus Is Found Dead, BBC Says – The New York Times
- Man Suspected of Shoving Woman in Front of Bus Is Found Dead, BBC Says The New York Times
- Nicholas Brandram’s family deny he was ‘Putney pusher’ and say Met police pressure led to his death The Guardian
- 'Putney pusher' suspect found dead at home BBC
- How the net closed on banker suspected of being ‘Putney Pusher’ The Telegraph
- Royals-linked London banker accused of being UK's notorious 'Putney Pusher' is found dead New York Post
Climate crisis probably weakened glacier that caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, first study finds – The Guardian
- Climate crisis probably weakened glacier that caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, first study finds The Guardian
- Scientists Warn of Flood Risks to 8 Himalayan Countries after Nepal Disaster The New York Times
- The Guardian view on the Nepal-Tibet floods: a spur to action on climate | Editorial The Guardian
- Climate change made deadly Nepal glacier and rock collapse more likely, analysis finds PBS
- Rapid Warming in the Himalaya Exacerbates Geohazard Cascades Beyond Adaptation Limits World Weather Attribution
Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public offices and buildings
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.
Continue reading...River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.