US urges India and Pakistan to defuse tensions after Kashmir killings
India accuses Pakistan of supporting militants behind the Kashmir attack, which Islamabad denies.
Australian locals rescue great white shark stranded in shallow water – ABC News
- Australian locals rescue great white shark stranded in shallow water ABC News
- Great white shark stranded in shallow water in Australia rescued by locals — with an assist from an 11-year-old boy CBS News
- Aussies Rescue 10Ft Great White Shark with Bare Hands (Video) Yahoo
- 10 Ft. Great White Shark Stuck in Shallow Water Saved by South Australian Locals in Nearly Hour-Long Rescue People.com
- Shark stuck in shallow waters at Ardrossan beach freed by passer-by Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Israel wildfires spread near Jerusalem, drawing national emergency declaration from Netanyahu – CBS News
- Israel wildfires spread near Jerusalem, drawing national emergency declaration from Netanyahu CBS News
- Israel fires: Blaze near Jerusalem largely controlled BBC
- Several countries sending firefighting planes to Israel to help tackle major wildfire AP News
- Israel declares national emergency as wildfires force evacuations The Guardian
- Hamas Calls On Palestinians To 'burn All They Can' Amid Fires In Israel i24NEWS
English local elections expected to boost populist Reform party – Reuters
- English local elections expected to boost populist Reform party Reuters
- UK local election results live: Votes being counted in England's local elections, plus Runcorn and Helsby by-election BBC
- English local elections: Labour hold North Tyneside mayoralty; votes counted in Runcorn byelection and council races – UK politics live The Guardian
- Local elections live: First results come in after millions vote across England The Independent
- Reform surge shows Britain will keep voting for change until it sees it Financial Times
Dutton says Labor’s super plan is a ‘quasi inheritance tax’. What’s going on?
Many countries impose a form of inheritance tax on deceased estates, but does Albanese’s policy fit the bill?
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Peter Dutton has described Labor’s plan to reduce tax breaks on superannuation balances larger than $3m as a “quasi inheritance tax”.
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Continue reading...India and Pakistan face their latest crisis. Here’s a look at their history of armed conflict – AP News
- India and Pakistan face their latest crisis. Here’s a look at their history of armed conflict AP News
- Pakistan warns of an Indian attack, while quietly urging de-escalation The Washington Post
- Pakistan says intelligence suggests Indian military action likely soon Reuters
- India is planning military action against Pakistan in coming days, Pakistani official says ABC News
- India and Pakistan Are Perilously Close to the Brink Foreign Affairs
Kenyan MP shot dead in ‘targeted’ attack in Nairobi
The opposition legislator had just left parliament when he was attacked by gunmen on a motorcycle, police say.
Why the trees behind shea butter beauty cream are under threat
One man's struggle to save Uganda's once-profitable trees that produce shea butter.
Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial hears husband tell of strained relationship – Reuters
- Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial hears husband tell of strained relationship Reuters
- Mushroom trial: 'very rare' for accused to hold gatherings, says husband BBC
- Erin Patterson trial live updates: mushroom cook had ‘tension’ with inlaws and struggled with mental illness, estranged husband says The Guardian
- Woman Accused of Poisoning Ex-In-Laws Allegedly Lied About Having Cancer People.com
- ‘Mushroom murder’ trial: Defense claims death of lunch guests was a ‘terrible accident’ CNN
Kamala Harris hits out at Trump in first major speech since losing election
The former vice-president criticises the administration's agenda.
UK local election results live: Recount in knife-edge Runcorn by-election as Reform and Labour separated by four votes – BBC
- UK local election results live: Recount in knife-edge Runcorn by-election as Reform and Labour separated by four votes BBC
- Local elections 2025: full mayoral and council results for England The Guardian
- Watch: Key moments from the local elections so far... in 92 seconds BBC
- Reform surge shows Britain will keep voting for change until it sees it Financial Times
- Why Nigel Farage is Bringing MAGA-Style Rallies to Britain The New York Times
Israeli reservists speak out against Gaza war as pressure on Netanyahu grows
Thousands of reservists have joined calls to end the Gaza war and bring the remaining hostages back.
Israel launches strikes, intervenes in sectarian clashes near Damascus – The Washington Post
- Israel launches strikes, intervenes in sectarian clashes near Damascus The Washington Post
- Israel conducts rare strike outside Damascus amid sectarian tensions in Syria CNN
- Interior minister urges PM to intervene in ongoing sectarian violence against Syrian Druze The Times of Israel
- Israel says it struck gunmen attacking Druze in Syria after deadly clashes BBC
- Deadly Syria clashes continue for second day outside Damascus The Guardian
Mushroom trial: ‘very rare’ for accused to hold gatherings, says husband – BBC
- Mushroom trial: 'very rare' for accused to hold gatherings, says husband BBC
- Text messages in lead-up to deadly mushroom lunch revealed as Erin Patterson’s estranged husband testifies The Guardian
- Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial hears husband tell of strained relationship Reuters
- Woman Accused of Poisoning Ex-In-Laws Allegedly Lied About Having Cancer People.com
- ‘Mushroom murder’ trial: Defense claims death of lunch guests was a ‘terrible accident’ CNN
Rare for alleged poisonous mushroom killer to host lunch, husband says
Three people died in hospital after being poisoned with death cap mushrooms.
Hegseth sends strong message to Iran and Houthis: ‘You will pay’ – New York Post
- Hegseth sends strong message to Iran and Houthis: ‘You will pay’ New York Post
- Hegseth sends strong message to Iran and Houthis: 'You will pay' Fox News
- Pentagon chief warns Iran of consequences for supporting Houthis Reuters
- Netanyahu: Return of Hostages Important, Victory Over Enemies Is 'Supreme Goal' of War Haaretz
- Pentagon chief Hegseth warns Iran ‘will pay the consequences’ for supporting Houthis The Times of Israel
Release of Ukrainian prisoners in Russia key to any peace deal, rights groups say
Kyiv-based Centre for Civil Liberties says tortured inmates bypassed amid focus on territory and security guarantees
Ukrainian and Russian civil society leaders have called for the unconditional release of thousands of Ukrainian civilians being held in Russian captivity, pushing for world leaders to make it a central part of any peace deal.
Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of the Kyiv-based Centre for Civil Liberties, which won the 2022 Nobel peace prize, said most of the discussion on ending the conflict, led by Donald Trump’s administration, focused solely on territories and potential security guarantees.
Continue reading...Endangered axolotls bred in captivity can survive in wild, study finds – The Washington Post
- Endangered axolotls bred in captivity can survive in wild, study finds The Washington Post
- Captive-bred axolotl thrives in restored wetlands in Mexico City BBC
- The axolotl is endangered in the wild. A discovery offers hope Science News
- Can Mexico bring back the endangered axolotl? Al Jazeera
- Axolotls raised in captivity can survive in the wild Popular Science
What we know about US-Ukraine minerals deal
The deal sets up an investment fund to search for minerals, and set outs how revenues would be split.
Snake on a train line: Japan’s busiest bullet train route brought to a halt
Outage occurred between Maibara and Gifu-Hashima stations after the snake appeared to have climbed an electricity pole
Japan’s busiest bullet train line was brought to a halt on Wednesday after a metre-long snake wrapped itself around a power line, shorting the electricity supply and stranding hundreds of passengers.
Shinkansen trains running between Tokyo and Osaka were brought to a standstill by the snake, with news reports showing footage of people inside trains waiting for services to resume. Power did not appear to have been cut inside trains, with lights and air conditioning still functioning, according to passengers.
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