Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,119
These are the key developments on day 1,119 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Exclusive-US suspends some efforts to counter Russian sabotage as Trump moves closer to Putin – Yahoo News Canada
- Exclusive-US suspends some efforts to counter Russian sabotage as Trump moves closer to Putin Yahoo News Canada
- Exclusive: US suspends some efforts to counter Russian sabotage as Trump moves closer to Putin Reuters
- US scales down efforts in countering Russian sabotage, Reuters reports Kyiv Independent
- U.S. Suspends Monitoring of Russia’s Hybrid Warfare – Reuters The Moscow Times
- US stepping away from efforts to counter Russian hybrid warfare as Trump continues to woo Putin Firstpost
Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration – NPR
- Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration NPR
- Mexico City Bans Traditional Bullfights for Violence-Free Option The New York Times
- Mexico City introduces ‘bloodless bullfighting’ in win for animal rights activists The Guardian
- Mexico City overhauls bullfights in win for animal activists Reuters Canada
- Mexico City Takes Bold Step Toward Ending Bullfighting PETA
Israeli strikes latest bloody chapter in war of extraordinary civilian casualties
International rules of combat to deter impact on noncombatants have been loosened or ignored – and other regimes may follow
It is a casualty rate that would have unimaginable before the start of the Israel-Hamas war. More than 400 Palestinians have been reported killed after 10 hours of resumed Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday, including, according to one early report, at least six members of one family in an attack on a car east of Khan Younis.
Though it is too soon to determine how many noncombatants died in attacks that Israel says were directed at Hamas military commanders and political officials (casualty totals from Gaza’s health ministry do not distinguish combatants from the uninvolved), the likelihood is that civilians will have been killed in large numbers.
Continue reading...Putin agrees in Trump call to pause Ukraine energy attacks but no full ceasefire
The Russian leader declines to sign up to a plan that Ukraine had accepted for a month-long ceasefire.
‘World’s ugliest animal’ is New Zealand’s fish of the year
Known as the world's ugliest animal for its lumpy appearance, the blobfish makes a stunning comeback.
‘World’s ugliest animal’ is New Zealand’s fish of the year
Known as the world's ugliest animal for its lumpy appearance, the blobfish makes a stunning comeback.
Blobfish: ‘World’s ugliest animal’ is NZ’s fish of the year – BBC.com
- Blobfish: 'World's ugliest animal' is NZ's fish of the year BBC.com
- The blobfish, 'bullied his whole life,' named fish of the year in public vote USA TODAY
- Blobfish once deemed ‘world’s ugliest animal’ wins New Zealand ‘fish of the year’ New York Post
- The world's ugliest animal is celebrated as New Zealand's fish of the year NBC News
- Blobfish, once dubbed 'world's ugliest animal,' named fish of the year in New Zealand ABC News
Trump administration releases thousands of files on JFK assassination
Scholars and historians are likely to spend months sifting through records for answers about US president's killing.
Danish PM: Europe must ‘be totally able to defend ourselves’ – POLITICO Europe
- Danish PM: Europe must ‘be totally able to defend ourselves’ POLITICO Europe
- Danish Prime Minister: Europe should be able to defend itself in 3-5 years НикВести
- Europe Needs to Arm Itself for Peace, Denmark Says PassBlue
- Russia’s threat persists beyond Ukrainian peace, Italy’s MoD warns Decode39
- Crosetto: "Being able to defend ourselves makes us free and guarantees security and peace" Agenzia Nova
After the North Sea tanker crash, a multi-million dollar battle over who’s to blame – POLITICO Europe
- After the North Sea tanker crash, a multi-million dollar battle over who’s to blame POLITICO Europe
- Ships crash in the North Sea The Economist
- Russian Captain Involved In US Tanker Crash Appears In UK Court gCaptain
- Small Plastic Pellets Wash Up on UK Shores After Ship Explosions Bloomberg
- A Tanker Collision Threatens One of the UK’s Most Important Coastlines WIRED
NASA astronauts return to Earth after 9 months: How space changes the body
Nine months in space can permanently alter the body, leaving astronauts with possible long-term health effects.
Veteran Shares Infuriating Way Trump’s Cuts Led To Family ‘Sleeping On The Floor’ – HuffPost
Israel’s Netanyahu warns deadly Gaza strikes ‘only the beginning’
Israeli leader says future ceasefire negotiations will 'only take place under fire'.
So bold are Putin’s ceasefire demands, it’s hard to believe he is entirely serious
The extraordinary demands of the Russian leader to weaken Ukraine would make a mockery of any peace deal
Donald Trump began his conversation with Vladimir Putin with a simple demand: a 30-day ceasefire on land, sea and air which Ukraine has already signed up to, as an initial measure on which to build towards a peace.
Instead, what the US president got from Putin were questions, half-offers and limited concessions – and, above all, an extraordinary demand from the Russian leader to weaken Ukraine that would make a mockery of any peace agreement.
Continue reading...US and European armies should join our war on gangs, Ecuador president tells BBC
Daniel Noboa is calling on international armies to fight the cartels trafficking most of the world's cocaine.
US and European armies should join our war on gangs, Ecuador president tells BBC
Daniel Noboa is calling on international armies to fight the cartels trafficking most of the world's cocaine.
Ghosts of apartheid haunt South Africa as compensation anger brews
Anti-apartheid activists like Mzolisi Dyasi feel let down after the sacrifices they made for democracy.
Judge says Musk and DOGE ‘likely violated’ constitution in USAID shutdown
A federal court issued an injunction on behalf of USAID contractors and employees who filed a complaint against Musk.
Germany approves massive spending package to boost defense – The Washington Post
- Germany approves massive spending package to boost defense The Washington Post
- Germany votes for historic boost to defence spending BBC.com
- German parliament approves Merz's spending surge as allies cheer Reuters
- Germany preps constitution change to finance historic defense uptick Defense News
- Germany Is Re-Arming For War With Russia. Here’s What Hundreds Of Billions Of Dollars Will Buy. Forbes