The poison paradox: How Australia’s deadliest animals save lives
The public antivenom programme saving lives in a place where, the joke goes, everything wants to kill you.
Israel launches major offensive in Gaza after airstrikes that killed more than 100
IDF aiming to seize strategic areas as part of expansion of war against Hamas in attempt to force release of hostages
Israel has announced a major new offensive in Gaza after launching a wave of airstrikes on the territory that killed more than 100 people, in what it said was a fresh effort to force Hamas to release hostages.
In a statement late on Friday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they had “launched extensive attacks and mobilized forces to seize strategic areas in the Gaza Strip, as part of the opening moves of Operation Gideon’s Chariots and the expansion of the campaign in Gaza, to achieve all the goals of the war in Gaza”.
Continue reading...US Supreme Court blocks the Trump administration’s use of Alien Enemies Act
The court majority once again upheld a ruling that migrants were entitled to due process before their deportations.
Eurovision final 2025: Catch up with the top five favourites
Meet the five artists who are tipped to take the Eurovision trophy, as Saturday's final draws near.
Trump’s frantic week of peace brokering hints at what he really wants
After seven breathless days of diplomatic hurly burly, we have a clearer idea of the US president's global ideology - and the limits of his 'art of a deal'.
Trump’s frantic week of peace brokering hints at what he really wants – BBC
- Trump's frantic week of peace brokering hints at what he really wants BBC
- Is Donald Trump a good dealmaker? The Economist
- In High-Stakes Negotiations, Trump’s Opponents Are Learning His Patterns The New York Times
- Who are the players behind Trump’s foreign policy? – podcast The Guardian
- Flatter or confront? How world leaders are dealing with Trump Financial Times
Huge fire engulfs historic plantation house in Louisiana
Flames ripped through Nottoway House, destroying much of structure, which was built in 1859.
Supreme court blocks Trump bid to resume deportations under 1798 law
Administration’s appeal to quickly deport Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act rejected with two dissenting
The supreme court has rejected the Trump administration’s request to remove a temporary block on deportations of Venezuelans under a rarely used 18th-century wartime law.
Over two dissenting votes, the justices acted on an emergency appeal from lawyers for Venezuelan men who have been accused of being gang members, a designation that the administration says makes them eligible for rapid removal from the United States under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Continue reading...Has Donald Trump taken US-Gulf relations to a new era?
US President Donald Trump has concluded his three-nation tour of the Gulf region.
European leaders consult Trump to align response to Russia-Ukraine talks
European leaders speak to US president after Russia-Ukraine talks fail to achieve major breakthrough.
Mexico accuses MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids permit – BBC
- Mexico accuses MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids permit BBC
- MrBeast’s Tour of Maya Ruins Draws Criticism and Legal Threats in Mexico The New York Times
- MrBeast sued by Mexican government over Mayan video New York Post
- Mexico demands compensation from YouTube star MrBeast after pyramid chocolate video The Guardian
- Why Is Mexico Mad at MrBeast? Vulture
Mexico accuses MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids
Authorities say they never allowed Jimmy Donaldson to film at pyramid heritage sites for profit.
Pope Leo affirms marriage between man and woman, but some Chicago Catholics hope for LGBTQ outreach – Chicago Sun-Times
- Pope Leo affirms marriage between man and woman, but some Chicago Catholics hope for LGBTQ outreach Chicago Sun-Times
- Pope Leo confirms stance on gay marriage and abortion The Independent
- Pope Leo XIV Says Marriage Is “Between a Man and a Woman” them.us
- New pope shares thoughts on gay marriage, abortion LiveNOW from FOX
- Pope Leo urges respect for migrants, challenging Trump views Reuters
‘I cannot stand by’: Former ambassador denounces Ukraine shift under Trump
Bridget Brink has written an op-ed accusing Trump of putting 'pressure on the victim', Ukraine, instead of Russia.
‘No soap, no morphine’: Gaza volunteer on life under intensified bombing
Gaza volunteer calls Israel’s intensified bombardment “shocking” as Palestinians face severe food and medical shortages.
How Diddy’s lawyers used freak-off texts against Cassie
The BBC's Nada Tawfik explains what happened when the text messages were brought up in court.
Trump administration working on plan to move 1 million Palestinians to Libya – NBC News
- Trump administration working on plan to move 1 million Palestinians to Libya NBC News
- US Exploring Permanent Relocation Of Up To One Million Palestinians From Gaza To Libya: Report Swarajyamag
- US Planning To Permanently Relocate 1 Million Palestinians To Libya: Report NDTV
- US reportedly developing plan to resettle 1 million Gazans in Libya The Times of Israel
- Israel at War Day 588: What's happening in Israel, Gaza, West Bank? The Jerusalem Post
Trump is taking credit for Middle East deals that predate his presidency – The Washington Post
- Trump is taking credit for Middle East deals that predate his presidency The Washington Post
- Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s Middle East policy shifts PBS
- Inside Trump’s Trip to the Middle East: Adulation and Not a Whiff of Protests The New York Times
- What Gulf Arab states got, and didn’t get, out of Trump’s visit CNN
- What are the Gulf 'trillions' that Trump says will boost the US economy? Reuters
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan is on leave amid a sexual misconduct investigation – NPR
- ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan is on leave amid a sexual misconduct investigation NPR
- Prosecutor Accused of Sexual Misconduct Takes Leave From I.C.C. The New York Times
- Opinion | The ICC’s Tainted Case Against Benjamin Netanyahu WSJ
- ICC prosecutor behind Netanyahu arrest warrants steps aside amid sexual misconduct probe Fox News
- ICC war crimes prosecutor takes leave amid sexual misconduct inquiry The Washington Post
Campaigner wins court case over festivals in south London park
Rebekah Shaman, of Protect Brockwell Park, took action against Lambeth council over number of large-scale events
A campaigner who argued that music festivals held in a south London park unfairly cut off large sections of the space and made it a “mud bath” has won a court case that could result in events being banned there this summer.
The Protect Brockwell Park (PBP) group, which includes the actor Mark Rylance, complained about walls being erected in the park, and noise and environmental damage, leading to a tense debate about the use of public space, nimbyism and the importance of summer cultural events.
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