- Spain sanctions Israel over Gaza ‘genocide,’ recalls envoy after antisemitism charge The Times of Israel
- Spain intensifies criticism of Israeli offensive in Gaza. Israel responds with travel bans CNN
- Spain PM Sanchez imposes arms embargo on Israel to ‘stop Gaza genocide’ Al Jazeera
- Spain bans Israel-bound weapons ships and planes over Gaza Reuters
- ‘Leave now,’ Netanyahu tells Gaza City residents as he says Israeli forces readying for ground ‘manoeuvre’ – as it happened The Guardian
American Pilot Detained In Antarctica For Months Finally Released – One Mile at a Time
- American Pilot Detained In Antarctica For Months Finally Released One Mile at a Time
- American Pilot Ethan Guo Is Released After Being Stuck Off Antarctica The New York Times
- Pilot and teen influencer Ethan Guo left Antarctic air base after being stranded 2 months ABC7 Los Angeles
- U.S. influencer pilot Ethan Guo released from Chilean air base in Antarctica 2 months after landing without permission CBS News
- American pilot Ethan Guo released by Chilean authorities following arrest in emergency Antarctica landing ABC News
Trump directs ire at Tom Hanks for being ‘destructive’ and ‘woke’
US president applauded West Point alumni for abruptly calling off a ceremony honoring the actor
Donald Trump launched a vitriolic attack against Tom Hanks for supposedly being “destructive” and “woke” after one of America’s most beloved actors was snubbed without much explanation by West Point last week.
On his social media site on Monday, the US president applauded the alumni association of the US Military Academy (or West Point) for abruptly calling off a ceremony honoring Hanks, twice an Academy award winner who has played numerous military characters and also has a long history of advocating for veterans.
Continue reading...UK may suspend visas for countries that won’t take back people refused asylum, says Mahmood
New home secretary vows to move ‘further and faster’ to cut number of people entering by irregular routes
Countries that refuse to take back rejected asylum seekers from the UK could face visa suspensions, Shabana Mahmood said on Monday, as she promised to move “further and faster” as home secretary.
Confirming that she hopes to take a harder line than her predecessor, Yvette Cooper, she said she would do “whatever it takes” to cut the number of people entering the UK by irregular routes such as small boats.
Continue reading...French doctor goes on trial for allegedly poisoning 30 patients, killing 12 – Euronews.com
- French doctor goes on trial for allegedly poisoning 30 patients, killing 12 Euronews.com
- French doctor goes on trial for poisoning 30 patients, 12 fatally BBC
- French anaesthetist goes on trial accused of poisonings that killed 12 patients The Guardian
- Doctor Accused of Poisoning Patients to Show Off His Resuscitation Skills When They Went into Cardiac Arrest: Reports People.com
- Doctor on trial in poisonings of 30 people had unique motive, prosecutors say CBS News
Brazil’s Lula says US warships in Caribbean are a source of ‘tension’
US naval forces have unsettled some in South America who see them as a precursor to possible intervention in Venezuela.
Court staff cover up Banksy image of judge beating a protester
Artist’s latest work at Royal Courts of Justice in London is thought to refer to pro-Palestine demonstrations
A painting by Banksy of a judge using a gavel to beat a helpless protester appeared on the walls of the Royal Courts of Justice in London before quickly being covered up by guards.
Banksy confirmed the artwork was his by posting a picture of it on Instagram on Monday morning.
Continue reading...US court upholds sexual assault defamation order against Trump
Appeals court upholds $83.3m verdict against Donald Trump for defaming E Jean Carroll over 2019 sexual assault claims.
Will Republicans in Congress finally stand up to Trump?
The president has steamrollered the separation of powers but so far his sway over his party has been firm
Democrat Chuck Schumer returned to the Senate floor last week with some urgent questions. “Will Senate Republicans continue to kowtow to a leader they know is dragging the country down?” he demanded. “That they know is a pathological liar? Or will they, as the Founding Fathers intended, stand up to him? Will they help us fight America’s slide into authoritarianism?”
It was a recognition of how Donald Trump has spent eight months seeking to expand presidential power at the expense of Congress and others. He has signed 200 executive orders – more than Joe Biden in four years – unleashed squadrons of national guard troops in Washington, turned investigators on his political foes and sought to bring academic, cultural, financial and legal institutions to heel.
Continue reading...Disposable face masks used during Covid have left chemical timebomb, research suggests
An estimated 129bn were being used every month around the world at height of pandemic, with no recycling stream
The surge in the use of disposable face masks during the Covid pandemic has left a chemical timebomb that could harm humans, animals and the environment, research suggests.
Billions of tonnes of plastic face masks created to protect people from the spread of the virus are now breaking down, releasing microplastics and chemical additives including endocrine disruptors, the research found.
Continue reading...At least 19 killed in ‘gen Z’ protests against Nepal’s social media ban
Many demonstrators say they are also on the streets over corruption and nepotism they allege is rampant
At least 19 people have been killed during protests in Nepal over a government ban on dozens of online platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and X.
The government has faced mounting criticism after imposing a ban on 26 prominent social media platforms and messaging apps last week because they had missed a deadline to register under new regulations.
Continue reading...UK could suspend visas for countries with no returns deal – BBC
- UK could suspend visas for countries with no returns deal BBC
- Kristi Noem joins 'Five Eyes' ministers at border security meeting in London ABC News
- 'Visa threat' on illegal immigration and 'warring princes' BBC
- Britain could cut visas from countries that don't accept migrant returns Reuters
- Shabana Mahmood appointed new UK Home Secretary Newsonair
Trump asks Supreme Court to let it cut billions in foreign aid
Request comes after an appeals court orders Trump to distribute the congressionally approved funds.
‘Playing perfectly’ – how does Alcaraz rank v men’s tennis legends at 22?
BBC Sport explores Carlos Alcaraz's stunning record compared to tennis' biggest legends in the men's game after his sixth Grand Slam triumph.
Big tech not stopping online sharing of child abuse images, eSafety commissioner says, amid new online codes
Measures to protect children from harmful content such as AI chatbots to be implemented at the same time as the under-16s social media ban
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Australia’s eSafety commissioner says none of the big technology companies are doing enough to stop images of “the most heinous abuse to children” from being shared online.
The criticism comes as the commission registers six new industry codes designed to better protect children from “lawful but awful” age-inappropriate content, including the “clear and present” danger posed by AI driven companion chatbots.
Continue reading...How the coup trial of Jair Bolsonaro has divided Brazil
The ex-president is accused of trying to overturn his election loss but his supporters say it is a witch hunt.
Europeans call for halt to violence after Jerusalem terror attack kills six – The Times of Israel
- Europeans call for halt to violence after Jerusalem terror attack kills six The Times of Israel
- At least 5 people killed in Jerusalem shooting: Live updates CNN
- Gunmen Attack Bus Stop in Jerusalem, Killing at Least 6 The New York Times
- Multiple people killed in shooting attack on Jerusalem bus Fox News
- Palestinian gunmen kill 6 people in attack at Jerusalem bus stop CBS News
How four-year hunt for NZ dad on the run with his children unfolded
After a handful of chance encounters and brief sightings, the fugitive was shot dead on Monday morning.
At least 19 dead in Nepal after Gen Z protests at corruption and social media ban
Young protesters are demanding the government lift its social media ban and tackle corruption.
Ethiopia to open GERD mega-dam despite warnings from Sudan and Egypt over Nile water supplies – CBS News
- Ethiopia to open GERD mega-dam despite warnings from Sudan and Egypt over Nile water supplies CBS News
- Ethiopia launches massive hydropower dam against bitter Egyptian opposition Reuters
- Gerd: Ethiopia outfoxes Egypt over Nile waters with its mighty dam BBC
- Egypt, Sudan worry about water as Ethiopia's mega dam opens DW
- As Ethiopia launches Africa's biggest dam, citizens are hopeful despite concerns by Egypt and Sudan AP News