Watch: Australia’s mushroom murder case… in under two minutes
Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to kill one other, after cooking them a toxic lunch.
As women have far fewer babies, the U.S. and the world face unprecedented challenges – NPR
- As women have far fewer babies, the U.S. and the world face unprecedented challenges NPR
- The Birth-Rate Crisis Isn’t as Bad as You’ve Heard—It’s Worse The Atlantic
- Why the World Needs More People, According to These Experts Time Magazine
- Gen Z and Millennials Spark US Birth Rate Fears Newsweek
- Why fertility rates are declining in the U.S. WBUR
Netanyahu returns to White House holding all the cards in Gaza talks
Joint attack on Iran puts Israeli PM in powerful position as he dangles prospect of Trump-brokered ceasefire deal
Donald Trump will host Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington DC on Monday as the US president seeks again to broker a peace deal in Gaza and the Israeli prime minister takes a victory lap through the Oval Office after a joint military campaign against Iran and a series of successful strikes against Tehran and its proxies in the Middle East.
Netanyahu and Trump have a complex personal relationship – and Trump openly vented frustration at him last month during efforts to negotiate a truce with Iran – but the two have appeared in lockstep since the US launched a bombing run against Iran’s nuclear programme, fulfilling a key goal for Israeli war planners.
Continue reading...Israel bombs ports, power plant in Yemen as Houthis fire more missiles
Israeli military attacks ports of Hodeidah, Ras-Isa and as-Salif as Houthis continue to launch missiles towards Israel.
Trump calls Musk’s new political party ‘ridiculous’
The US president and Tesla boss were close allies before a dramatic falling out in recent weeks.
Trump calls Musk’s new political party ‘ridiculous’
The US president and Tesla boss were close allies before a dramatic falling out in recent weeks.
Trump hopes to align with Netanyahu on Gaza war endgame during visit – Axios
- Trump hopes to align with Netanyahu on Gaza war endgame during visit Axios
- What’s at Stake as Netanyahu and Trump Meet in Washington The New York Times
- Trump pressuring Israel, Hamas to clinch deal by end of week — sources The Times of Israel
- Column | For Netanyahu and Trump, a vision of ‘peace’ belies Gaza reality The Washington Post
- After setback to Iran's nuclear program, Trump expected to leverage military support in Netanyahu meeting Fox News
Israel launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
Israel says it took action against the rebel group as part of Operation "Black Flag".
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,229
Here are the key events on day 1,229 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
How an al-Qaeda offshoot became one of Africa’s deadliest militant groups
JNIM has emerged as the deadliest jihadist group in West Africa as armies struggle to stem the attacks.
Is Trump tariff deal really a win for Vietnam – or a way of punishing China?
US exports account for third of Vietnam’s GDP and 40% tariff on so-called transshipments – products with Chinese input – means uncertainty for manufacturers
As news spread that Vietnam would become just the second nation to reach an initial tariff agreement with Washington, shares in the clothing companies and manufacturers that have a large footprint in the country rose with optimism.
Just hours later though, they declined sharply, as it became clear that the devil would be in the detail, and the most striking part of the deal might in fact be aimed at Vietnam’s powerful neighbour China.
Continue reading...First round of Gaza ceasefire talks ends without breakthrough
The latest round of indirect negotiations come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington.
Israel carries out strikes on Houthi-controlled power station, ports across Yemen – The Times of Israel
- Israel carries out strikes on Houthi-controlled power station, ports across Yemen The Times of Israel
- Israel carries out first strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen since Israel-Iran ceasefire CNN
- Israeli forces strike ports in Yemen and Galaxy Leader ship, IDF says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Israel bombs ports, power plant in Yemen as Houthis fire more missiles Al Jazeera
- Israel attacks Houthi targets in three Yemeni ports and power plant Reuters
BRICS group condemns increase of tariffs at summit in Brazil – Euronews.com
- BRICS group condemns increase of tariffs at summit in Brazil Euronews.com
- For the first time, Xi is missing a China-backed BRICS summit. Why? CNN
- BRICS group condemns increase of tariffs in summit overshadowed by Middle East tensions CNBC
- Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs on BRICS as leaders meet in Brazil Reuters
- Modi in Brazil highlights: There should be no hesitation in imposing sanctions against terrorists, says PM Modi The Hindu
At least 78 dead and dozens missing in Texas floods as more rain looms
The death toll looks certain to rise as search-and-rescue teams brace for further storms.
Crew rescued in Red Sea after attack on Greek vessel near Yemen, maritime security firms say – Reuters
- Crew rescued in Red Sea after attack on Greek vessel near Yemen, maritime security firms say Reuters
- First Red Sea naval attack in months raises alarms Yahoo
- Two hurt, two more missing in second Houthi attack on Red Sea shipping The Times of Israel
- Ship attacked in the Red Sea after a bulk carrier sinking claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels AP News
- Yemen’s Houthis claim to have sunk ship, exchange attacks with Israel Al Jazeera
Lena Dunham on fatphobia, dating advice and her new London rom-com
Dunham's latest project is a Netflix rom-com loosely based on her life over the last few years.
How tariffs are shifting global supply chains
Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.
King’s message of unity for 7/7 attack anniversary – BBC
- King's message of unity for 7/7 attack anniversary BBC
- King Charles III leads 20th-anniversary commemoration of 7/7 London bombings AP News
- Is the UK really any safer 20 years on from 7/7? BBC
- ‘We are in a dangerous place’: British Muslims on the fallout from 7/7 attack 20 years on The Guardian
- Met officer recalls terrifying moment she realised true horror of 7/7 attacks Yahoo
A video game on ‘gold diggers’ is fuelling a sexism debate in China
So heated was the criticism that creators quietly renamed the game Emotional Anti-Fraud Simulator.