Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of preparing for war as Red Sea tensions rise
Ethiopia has written to the UN, accusing Eritrea of "funding, mobilizing and directing armed groups" on its soil.
Guardian prison columnist Erwin James drowned in Devon marina, inquest finds
Journalist who wrote column A Life Inside while jailed for murder fell into the sea in January 2024
A journalist and author who wrote much-admired columns from prison drowned in a Devon marina after spending an evening in a harbourside pub, an inquest has concluded.
Erwin James Monahan, who used the pen name Erwin James and wrote a regular column for the Guardian – the first of its kind in British journalism – fell into the sea at Brixham in Devon, close to where the boat he was staying in was moored, the inquest in Exeter heard.
Continue reading...Israeli forces intercept latest Gaza flotilla
Israeli forces intercepted another aid flotilla sailing to break the siege on Gaza in the Mediterranean Sea.
Tour operator Intrepid drops carbon offsets and emissions targets
Firm will instead invest A$2m a year in ‘climate impact fund’ supporting renewables and switching to EVs
One of the travel industry’s most environmentally focused tour operators, Intrepid, is scrapping carbon offsets and abandoning its emissions targets as unreachable.
The Australian-headquartered global travel company said it would instead invest A$2m (£980,000) a year in an audited “climate impact fund” supporting immediate practical measures such as switching to electric vehicles and investing in renewable energy.
Continue reading...Exclusive: Hamas demands release of high-profile militants in ‘red line’ for Israel – Euronews.com
- Exclusive: Hamas demands release of high-profile militants in 'red line' for Israel Euronews.com
- Hamas is demanding the release of a prominent Palestinian prisoner. This could be a red line for Israel CNN
- Hamas wants to trade Gaza hostages for these high-profile prisoners. Israel views them as terrorists AP News
- New York woman fears Israel-Hamas deal would free terrorist who killed her brother decades ago CBS News
- Hamas says there is “a spirit of optimism” over peace talks The Economist
Israeli military intercepts another flotilla heading to Gaza and detains scores of activists – AP News
- Israeli military intercepts another flotilla heading to Gaza and detains scores of activists AP News
- Israel seizes another Gaza flotilla Fox News
- Austin activist aboard Gaza aid flotilla returns after deportation from Israel KXAN Austin
- Greta Thunberg alleges torture in Israeli detention after Gaza flotilla arrest Reuters
- US activist from Gaza flotilla alleges ‘psychological torture’ by Israel Al Jazeera
Inside one battle-scarred Gaza building, displaced families tell the story of war – BBC
- Inside one battle-scarred Gaza building, displaced families tell the story of war BBC
- See how two years of war, loss and heartbreak has changed these Palestinians in Gaza CNN
- Genocide label crucial in addressing atrocities in Gaza: Legal scholars Al Jazeera
- We Tried to Reach Gazans We Interviewed Over Two Years of War. Here’s What Happened to Them. The New York Times
- Satellite images reveal extent of destruction in the Gaza Strip NBC News
Inside one battle-scarred Gaza building, displaced families tell the story of the war
The Skeik building, in a quiet road in western Gaza City, has seen many families pass through it since the war began.
Myanmar: At least 24 killed as army paraglider bombs Buddhist festival – BBC
- Myanmar: At least 24 killed as army paraglider bombs Buddhist festival BBC
- Myanmar's military strikes village in paramotor raid, killing at least 20 people including children NBC News
- Paraglider bomb attack by Myanmar military kills at least 20 at protest The Guardian
- At least 18 killed by military bombing at Myanmar Buddhist candlelight festival, human rights organizaton says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Myanmar: ‘Deadly attack’ on festival highlights paraglider threat to civilians Amnesty International
Britain’s once-mighty Conservative Party is battling to avoid extinction – AP News
- Britain’s once-mighty Conservative Party is battling to avoid extinction AP News
- There’s one issue that’s key to a Tory revival The Times
- Friend or foe? Tories grapple with rise of Reform BBC
- I didn’t think I’d ever say this: let’s hope the Tory party can be saved | Polly Toynbee The Guardian
- Bleak reality of opposition sets in for Conservatives BBC
Trump looms large over Nobel Peace Prize – Financial Times
- Trump looms large over Nobel Peace Prize Financial Times
- What to Know About the 2025 Nobel Prizes The New York Times
- Press release: Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 - NobelPrize.org NobelPrize.org
- Can Trump really win a Nobel Peace Prize? Yes. Here’s how CNN
- Nobel Prizes announced this week. Trump says he won’t get one, but he’s been nominated USA Today
Germany to allow police to shoot down drones – Reuters
- Germany to allow police to shoot down drones Reuters
- Who is responsible for Germany's drone defense? DW
- German police to be given power to shoot down drones France 24
- Germany to allow police to shoot down drones, interior minister says Euronews.com
- Bavaria moves to let police shoot down drones amid rising European sightings The Kyiv Independent
Israeli forces intercept new aid flotilla bound for Gaza
Activists on board nine vessels carrying food and medical supplies for Palestinians will be deported, Israel says.
Burkina Faso junta detains NGO workers for ‘spying’
The security minister says the NGO "collected and passed on sensitive security information" - which it denies.
Hundreds of US National Guard troops arrive in Chicago
Troops from Texas have been sent on a controversial mission to support President Trump's immigration crackdown.
Chemistry Nobel awarded for work on new materials that could help planet
The winners of the prestigious science prize were announced by the Nobel committee in Sweden.
Agitated bear injures 2 people in Japan grocery store as man killed in separate suspected attack – CBS News
- Agitated bear injures 2 people in Japan grocery store as man killed in separate suspected attack CBS News
- Bear enters Japanese supermarket, pounces on customer, as nationwide toll reaches new high CNN
- Bear attacks leave 3 injured in Gunma, Akita prefectures in Japan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News nhk.or.jp
- Spanish tourist injured in latest bear attack The Japan Times
- Bear attacks 2 in Japan supermarket upi.com
EU chief says Russia is waging a ‘gray zone campaign’ and Europe must meet the challenge – AP News
- EU chief says Russia is waging a 'gray zone campaign' and Europe must meet the challenge AP News
- Why Russia’s micro-aggressions against Europe are proliferating The Economist
- EU's von der Leyen urges response to hybrid warfare threats DW
- Russia is waging a 'grey zone campaign' against Europe, warns von der Leyen Euronews.com
- ‘We stand ready’: Defense giants welcome Europe’s push to build a drone wall to repel Russia CNBC
How the Right Uses Charlie Kirk’s Death to Further Their Policies – The New York Times
How the Right Uses Charlie Kirk’s Death to Further Their Policies The New York Times
Trump’s changes in strategy put lasting Gaza ceasefire within reach – Politico
- Trump’s changes in strategy put lasting Gaza ceasefire within reach Politico
- Scoop: Trump huddles with Kushner and Witkoff ahead of crucial Gaza talks Axios
- Trump Shifts Into High Gear to End War, and Netanyahu Knows He Can't Stop Him Haaretz
- Trump cites Qatar as 'most influential' in Gaza talks breakingthenews.net
- Trump optimistic about Gaza peace deal - as Israelis mark October 7 anniversary Yahoo News UK