- Government sets out plan to phase out animal experiments BBC
- Animal testing to be phased out faster as UK unveils roadmap for alternative methods GOV.UK
- Banning animal testing would be ‘disastrous’, government warned. The Telegraph
- UK minister unveils plan to cut animal testing through greater use of AI The Guardian
- Queen Mary academics provide expert comment on new Government strategy Queen Mary University of London
Video: Heavy rains flood COP30 conference entrances
Torrential rainfall in the Brazilian city of Belem flooded pavements outside the venue for the COP30 climate talks.
Cambodia denies Thai landmine claims as truce hangs in the balance
Cambodia says the mine that wounded four Thai soldiers was a remnant of past conflicts.
‘There was blood everywhere’: Delhi residents recount horror of huge car explosion
Eyewitnesses describe what they saw after the blast near the Red Fort in the Indian capital.
‘There was blood everywhere’: Delhi residents recount horror of huge car explosion
Eyewitnesses describe what they saw after the blast near the Red Fort in the Indian capital.
Iraqis hold little hope for change as they head to the polls
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is seeking a second term.
He was a US-backed dictator who led sweeping massacres. Why is he now being named a national hero? – CNN
- He was a US-backed dictator who led sweeping massacres. Why is he now being named a national hero? CNN
- He Was Known for Kleptocratic Rule and Bloodshed. Now He’s a National Hero. The New York Times
- Indonesia makes former president Soeharto posthumous national hero Al Jazeera
- Fury as Indonesia declares late authoritarian ruler Suharto a national hero The Guardian
- Indonesia says former dictator Suharto is now a national hero NBC News
IDF reports surge in West Bank settler attacks, says police and Shin Bet looking away – Haaretz
- IDF reports surge in West Bank settler attacks, says police and Shin Bet looking away Haaretz
- Opinion | There Is No Cease-Fire in the West Bank The New York Times
- Humanitarian Situation Update #337 | West Bank ochaopt.org
- Israeli settlers attack Palestinians, journalists at West Bank olive harvest, witnesses say Reuters
- The struggle to preserve the Palestinian olive and date harvest NPR
21 dead, search continues after refugee boat sinks near Malaysia, Thailand
The boat was carrying dozens of refugees from Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority when it sank.
Israel’s parliament advances ‘terrorists’ death penalty bill
Israel’s parliament has advanced a controversial bill that would allow the death penalty for ‘terrorists’.
Video: Trump hails Syria’s al-Sharaa after historic White House talks
"I think this leader can do it". US President Donald Trump praised Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Typhoon Fung-wong leaves Philippines with 10 dead, 1.4 million displaced
The super typhoon has left devastation in the Philippines just days after another typhoon killed 232 people.
The Meeting Between the US and Syria is “Very Symbolic”
Former US diplomat Adam Clements says the meeting between the US & Syria is “a big first step” toward regional unity.
Delhi Red Fort blast kills 13: What happened as police invoke ‘terror’ law?
Indian police are investigating a deadly car explosion in the capital, New Delhi, under a stringent 'antiterrorism' law.
Eagles win against Packers in NFL defensive slugfest
Philadelphia Eagles win their third match in a row while the Green Bay Packers fall from the NFC North division lead.
Delhi Red Fort blast live: Terrorism law invoked in India after 13 killed
Police in the Indian capital territory of Delhi invoke an 'anti-terror' law as they investigate a deadly car explosion.
Jannik Sinner dominates Felix Auger-Aliassime at ATP Finals in Turin
Jannik Sinner begins his ATP Finals title defence with victory against Felix Auger-Aliassime on home soil in Italy.
Olympians call on Iran to halt execution of boxing champion
Sports personalities including Martina Navratilova and the swimmer Sharron Davies sign letter condemning Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani’s death sentence
More than 20 Olympic medallists, coaches and other international athletes, including the tennis player Martina Navratilova and the swimmer Sharron Davies, have signed a letter calling for a halt to the execution of a boxing champion and coach, who is on death row in Iran.
Amid growing international outrage over Iran’s escalating use of capital punishment as a tool of oppression, the strongly worded letter condemns the Iranian regime’s decision to uphold the death sentence of Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani.
Continue reading...Japan and China exchange barbs after prime minister’s remarks about Taiwan – Politico
- Japan and China exchange barbs after prime minister's remarks about Taiwan Politico
- Why did Japan PM's Taiwan remarks cause such a stir? Reuters
- China The Guardian
- Chinese diplomat threatens to cut off new Japanese PM's head over Taiwan comments Fox News
- Japan’s Takaichi Defends Taiwan Remarks After Chinese Criticism Bloomberg.com
African World Cup 2026 qualifiers playoffs: Squads, teams and start time
Cameroon, Congo, Gabon and Nigeria clash for entry into the FIFA intercontinental playoff tournament for the World Cup.