- Russia says it's scaling down WW2 victory parade due to Ukrainian threat Reuters
- Russia’s Victory Day Parade Will Be Missing Tanks and Other Heavy Military Armor The New York Times
- Analysis: Putin will host a scaled-back parade in Red Square this year, amid mounting pressures and threats CNN
- Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade, blaming threat from Ukraine BBC
- Russia to hold Victory Day parade without military equipment for 1st time in nearly two decades NBC News
Israeli strike kills five family members in Lebanon
Israeli strike kills five family members in Lebanon
Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
Critical minerals are ‘oil of 21st century’ as demand fuels poverty and pollution in poorer countries – The Guardian
- Critical minerals are ‘oil of 21st century’ as demand fuels poverty and pollution in poorer countries The Guardian
- The race to mine critical minerals for AI and clean energy is creating ‘sacrifice zones’ that harm water and health of world’s poor The Conversation
- Paradox of energy transition: Who really pays for a greener future Down To Earth
- How to Think About the Extractive Problem of Lithium Mining Inside Climate News
- Asia’s clean energy boom risks draining its water, resources ucanews.com
Kim Jong Un Lauds Troops Who ‘Opted for Self-Blasting’ – Newser
- Kim Jong Un Lauds Troops Who 'Opted for Self-Blasting' Newser
- Kim Jong Un praises soldier suicides, signals deepening role in Russia’s war CNN
- Kim Jong Un said North Korean troops chose 'self-detonation' to avoid capture by Ukraine Yahoo
- Kim Jong Un Confirms Soldier ‘Self-Blasting’ Policy in Ukraine Bloomberg
- Fighting ‘Sacred’ War in Ukraine, North Korea and Russia Pledge to Deepen Ties The New York Times
World Boxing allows Russian, Belarusian boxers to compete as neutrals
Athletes from both countries will compete without national flags, anthems, logos or uniforms in World Boxing events.
‘Total peace’ or ‘all-out war’? Colombian voters face stark choice as rebel attacks surge – The Guardian
- ‘Total peace’ or ‘all-out war’? Colombian voters face stark choice as rebel attacks surge The Guardian
- Highway bombing in Colombia kills at least 14 amid a ‘wave’ of attacks CNN
- Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote NPR
- Pope Leo XIV condemns surge of violence in Colombia following attacks on civilians EWTN News
- Colombia hit by wave of attacks ahead of presidential election, in photos AP News
Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade, blaming threat from Ukraine
Russia says the annual commemoration of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets.
Robert Mugabe’s son to be deported from South Africa over firearms offence
The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.
Irish government announces further fuel supports after protests
The Irish government has announced further fuel supports for a number of sectors after nationwide protests in recent weeks.
Irish government announces further fuel supports after protests
The Irish government has announced further fuel supports for a number of sectors after nationwide protests in recent weeks.
Sri Lanka’s government ‘temporarily’ takes over cricket board
Government says it will oversee the administrative functions of Sri Lanka Cricket until reforms are implemented.
Rains revive Iraq’s wetlands after years of drought
Much-needed rain is bringing life back to the ancient ecosystem of the Huwaizah Marshes, after years of devastation.
At Least Two Dead After Plane Crashes Into Building – The Daily Beast
- At Least Two Dead After Plane Crashes Into Building The Daily Beast
- Two dead after small plane crashes into Australia airport hangar BBC
- Plane Carrying 2 People Crashes Into Airport Hangar, Killing Them Both and Injuring 10 People.com
- ATSB confirms student and instructor killed in Parafield plane crash Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Deadly dive: Two dead, ten hurt as plane plunges into hangar Adelaide Now
Is Iran’s oil storage nearly full – and will it have to cut production?
Experts predict Iran could gradually scale back oil production if the US naval blockade of Hormuz persists.
More private health records of UK Biobank volunteers appear on Chinese website
Patrick Vallance says government working with Chinese officials to remove postings from Alibaba after Biobank data breach last week
There have been further listings of confidential health records of UK volunteers on the Chinese website Alibaba since the breach reported last week, and the government is braced for further leaks, the science minister has said.
Addressing a House of Lords debate on the attempted sale of data belonging to 500,000 UK Biobank volunteers, Patrick Vallance said the government had worked with Chinese officials to remove additional postings on the online marketplace.
Continue reading...How Hezbollah’s fibre optic drones test Israel’s sophisticated radar system
Immune to jamming and invisible to radar, the low-cost drones are piercing through Israel’s multibillion-dollar systems.
‘No more Mr Nice Guy’: Trump warns Iran to ‘get smart’ over stalled talks
The US president has railed against Iran's proposal on Truth Social as uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire grows.
At least three killed, more than 10 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russia launched at least 19 attacks on the Donetsk region and 833 across the Zaporizhia region, authorities say.
What role has Russia played in Mali’s security and the Sahel region?
Russia, which has been making inroads into the Sahel through defence partnerships, now faces scrutiny.