Watch: BBC correspondent reports from southern China hit by ‘king of storms’
The BBC's Laura Bicker says residents of southern China are largely heeding warnings from authorities as the storm lashes the region with wind and rain.
Colombia’s Petro urges ‘criminal process’ against Trump for Venezuelan strikes
At UN, Gustavo Petro says ‘poor young people’ died in US strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats off Caribbean coast
Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro addressed the UN general assembly Tuesday to call for a “criminal process” to be opened against counterpart Donald Trump for US strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean.
Petro said unarmed “poor young people” died in the strikes that Washington said were part of a US anti-drug operation off the coast of Venezuela, whose president Washington accuses of running a cartel.
Continue reading...Damascus-Jerusalem de-escalation pact near, US envoy claims – The Jerusalem Post
- Damascus-Jerusalem de-escalation pact near, US envoy claims The Jerusalem Post
- Syria's new president warns Israel's actions could end up alienating U.S. allies CBS News
- Syria pursuing security deal with Israel to defuse heightened tensions The Washington Post
- ‘We are scared of Israel’: Syria’s Sharaa insists his country poses no threat The Times of Israel
- Syria, Israel edge closer to ‘de-escalation’ pact: US envoy Al Jazeera
Explosions and drones targeting Gaza aid flotilla boats, activists say
The Global Sumud Flotilla said they would ‘not be intimidated’, after third report of drone attacks this month
Organisers of a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists have reported explosions and multiple drones that targeted some of their boats, currently situated near Greece.
“Multiple drones, unidentified objects dropped, communications jammed and explosions heard from a number of boats,” the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) said in a statement. “We are witnessing these psychological operations first-hand, right now, but we will not be intimidated.”
Continue reading...Colombia blasts genocidal Israel and allies over Gaza atrocities
Colombian President Gustavo Petro told the UNGA the world must end the “genocide in Gaza."
Polish president rails against European immigration, climate policies
Polish President Karol Nawrocki told the UN General Assembly that an "ideological madness” had taken over Europe.
Israel escalates bombardment as tanks push deep into Gaza City
Away from the diplomacy at the UNGA, Israel is escalating its genocide in Gaza, killing 36 people on Tuesday.
Phone spyware scandal in Greece moves to court as critics claim cover-up
Four people go on trial accused of misdemeanours but opponents ask why no government officials have been charged.
NASA plans to send manned Moon mission by February 2026
The crew of Artemis II will not land on the moon but will lay the groundwork for the first crewed missions to Mars.
Ryan Routh found guilty of attempting to assassinate Trump in Florida
A US jury finds that Routh intended to kill then-presidential candidate Donald Trump last September.
Macron: Security for Israel needs end to permanent wars
French President Emmanuel Macron said Lebanese sovereignty should not be sacrificed in the name of fighting terrorism.
Khamenei rules out talks with US over Iran’s nuclear programme
Iran's supreme leader says 'not a negotiation but an imposition' as Tehran negotiates with Europe to avoid sanctions.
Some US broadcasters will not air Kimmel even as ABC brings back show
Nexstar and Sinclair Broadcasting, two major affiliate operators, own and operate 70 of the 250 ABC stations across US.
Fact check: Trump litters UN speech with false claims about climate, inflation, immigration and world peace – CNN
- Fact check: Trump litters UN speech with false claims about climate, inflation, immigration and world peace CNN
- Trump’s ‘right about everything’ rant offers no answers to a world on the brink CNN
- Analysis | Trump at U.N.: ‘Your countries are going to hell’ The Washington Post
- Trump's U.N. speech was an embarrassment for America MSNBC News
- President Trump Tells Allies At UN "Your Countries Are Going to Hell" C-SPAN
Killed seeking food – Jeremy Bowen on Abdullah’s shooting and Gaza’s lethal aid system
Inside Panorama and BBC Eye's investigation into hunger in Gaza and why so many are risking their lives for aid.
Recognition of statehood ‘rewards Palestinian people’ says Iraqi president
The Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid has rejected Washington’s argument that the move is a reward for Hamas.
Qatar, Jordan denounce Netanyahu as warmonger, regional threat; Indonesia says ‘Shalom’ – The Times of Israel
- Qatar, Jordan denounce Netanyahu as warmonger, regional threat; Indonesia says ‘Shalom’ The Times of Israel
- Qatar’s emir accuses Israel of trying to derail Gaza truce talks Al Jazeera
- Why Qatar's security dilemma is not only its own Amwaj.media
- For Arab Nations With Ties to Israel, Attacks on Qatar and Gaza City Raise Anxiety The New York Times
- Israel bombing Qatar crosses a line the US can’t ignore The Hill
In major shift, Trump says Ukraine can win back all territory from Russia
Trump previously said both Kyiv and Moscow would have to cede land to end Europe's deadliest war since World War II.
NATO warns Russia over airspace violations – DW
- NATO warns Russia over airspace violations DW
- Waltz promises US will defend 'every inch' of NATO territory after Russian jets flew into Estonia Fox News
- NATO warns Russia against flying in member's airspace — again NPR
- NATO warns Russia to stop 'escalatory' actions after Estonian airspace violation Reuters
- At UNSC meeting, West and Russia clash over NATO airspace violations Al Jazeera
The Gen Z revolution in Asia shows the power of the young – and their limits
Anti-corruption demonstrations, powered by social media, have toppled a government - but will they lead to lasting change?