Abuse victims question if Pope Francis did enough to stop predators
A Catholic priest abused Alexa MacPherson for six years. Did Pope Francis do enough on child abuse?
Abuse victims question if Pope Francis did enough to stop predators
A Catholic priest abused Alexa MacPherson for six years. Did Pope Francis do enough on child abuse?
‘Massacre of Druze in Syria is a warning sign for Israel,’ spiritual leader says – The Jerusalem Post
- ‘Massacre of Druze in Syria is a warning sign for Israel,’ spiritual leader says The Jerusalem Post
- Israel's aggression in Syria advances a century-long plan to co-opt the Druze Middle East Eye
- Israel Launches Airstrikes Near Syrian Presidential Palace The New York Times
- Druze communities face harsh criticism in the Arab world after IDF strikes in Syria Haaretz
- Turkish Warplanes Face Off With Israeli Fighters Over Syria - Reports i24NEWS
El Salvador president orders arrest of bus company heads for defying free ride policy – NPR
Explosions heard in Sudanese city of Port Sudan, witness says – Reuters
- Explosions heard in Sudanese city of Port Sudan, witness says Reuters
- Sudan war: Multiple explosions rock Port Sudan as RSF target key city BBC
- Sudan’s Army Says Paramilitary Forces Struck Civilian Targets The New York Times
- Drone strikes hit Port Sudan airport and army base in third day of attacks The Guardian
- Explosions, huge fire in Sudanese city of Port Sudan Al Jazeera
Britain has one of most difficult voter registration processes, report finds
UK system makes it a ‘real outlier’ among liberal democracies, according to study examining 62 countries
The UK has one of the most difficult voter registration processes among liberal democracies, according to research that examined 62 countries.
Requirements to actively register to vote, meet strict deadlines before polling day and cast a ballot at specific polling stations make the UK a “real outlier internationally”, academics at the University of Manchester found.
Continue reading...UK falling behind on tackling microplastic pollution, scientists say
Researchers call for urgent action as fragments of plastic found in human brains and pollute food, water and air
The UK is falling behind on international efforts to tackle microplastics, scientists have said, as the pollutants continue to infiltrate food, ecosystems and human bodies.
The tiny fragments of plastic have been found in human testicles and brains, and they burrow into plants, inhibiting their ability to photosynthesise. The impact on human health is largely unknown, but they have been linked to strokes and heart attacks.
Continue reading...Aviation industry is ‘failing dramatically’ on climate, insiders say
Professionals call for a fundamental transition including controlling flight numbers
The aviation industry is “failing dramatically” in its efforts to tackle its role in the climate crisis, according to a newly formed group of aviation professionals.
They say they are torn between their passion for flying and their concern for the planet and are calling for a fundamental transition of the industry, including controlling flight numbers.
Continue reading...Peru suspends gold mining in north after massacre – DW
Ukraine war: Russia closes Moscow airports after drone attack – BBC
- Ukraine war: Russia closes Moscow airports after drone attack BBC
- Russian drones hit Kharkiv after Ukrainian attacks temporarily close Moscow airports BBC
- Ukrainian drones attack Moscow, halting flights ahead of major military parade CNN
- Ukraine war briefing: Second night of Moscow drone raids, Kursk substation hit The Guardian
- Ukraine drones attack Moscow, disrupt Victory Day planning in Russia ABC News
Ukraine drone attack shuts Moscow airports, says Russia
Moscow's mayor says at least 19 Ukrainian drones heading to Moscow have been destroyed.
‘We were happy to be invited’, only survivor of toxic mushroom lunch tells court
Ian Wilkinson was left seriously ill after the meal, which led to the deaths of his wife and two relatives.
Australia toxic mushroom trial: Sole survivor Ian Wilkinson testifies – BBC
- Australia toxic mushroom trial: Sole survivor Ian Wilkinson testifies BBC
- Surviving guest recalls becoming deathly ill after lunch The Age
- Erin Patterson was ‘very reluctant’ for fatal mushroom lunch guests to look in her pantry, court hears The Independent
- The timeline prosecutors allege in the mushroom murder trial Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Mushroom lunch’s sole surviving guest details deadly meal and its aftermath as trial of Erin Patterson continues The Guardian
‘We were happy to be invited’, only survivor of toxic mushroom lunch tells court
Ian Wilkinson was left seriously ill after the meal, which led to the deaths of his wife and two relatives.
The Post wins Pulitzers for Trump rally shooting stories, editorial cartoons – The Washington Post
- The Post wins Pulitzers for Trump rally shooting stories, editorial cartoons The Washington Post
- The New York Times Wins 4 Pulitzer Prizes The New York Times
- The Times’ Gustavo Arellano is Pulitzer Prize finalist for commentary Los Angeles Times
- New York Times wins 4 Pulitzers; ProPublica wins public service medal again Politico
- The Wall Street Journal, ProPublica and Reuters Win Pulitzer Prizes WSJ
Many in US and western Europe think ‘third world war likely within five to 10 years’
Exclusive: Poll before 80th anniversary of VE Day finds tensions with Russia seen as most probable cause
Eighty years after the second world war, polling shows many Americans and western Europeans believe an even more devastating third global conflict could break out within a decade, with tensions with Russia seen as the most probable cause.
As Europe prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the YouGov polling also showed large majorities felt that events during and before the second world war were relevant today and must continue to be taught to younger generations.
Continue reading...Skull discovered in Hungarian church may be legendary medieval King Matthias Corvinus’ – New York Post
27 of the best looks from Met Gala 2025
The theme for this year's event was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style", the first since 2003 to focus exclusively on menswear.
India’s leader Modi touted all was well in Kashmir. A massacre of tourists shattered that claim – AP News
- India's leader Modi touted all was well in Kashmir. A massacre of tourists shattered that claim AP News
- Not revenge or retaliation, but a paradigm shift The Hindu
- Militants’ denial of Pahalgam atrocity blame was predictable Asia Times
- Dozens killed as gunmen massacre tourists in Kashmir beauty spot CNN
- Cover fire for terrorists: Indian envoy to Ireland issues stinging reply to biased editorial on Pahalgam by Irish Times The Tribune