Can the US and Ukraine reach a minerals deal?
Washington is pressing Kyiv to sign away billions in mineral wealth for continued support.
US fossil fuel industry campaigns to kill policies that ban gas in new buildings
Oil and gas interests coordinate campaign to stop local and state policies, putting climate at risk, new report shows
Oil and gas interests have waged a coordinated campaign to kill pro-electrification policies that ban gas connections in new buildings, putting the climate at risk, according to a new report.
Since 2019, utilities and fossil fuel trade groups, including the American Gas Association (AGA) and National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), have worked together to successfully thwart various local and state efforts.
Continue reading...Macron tells Trump Europe wants to secure ‘solid peace’ in Ukraine
Donald Trump says French president agreed Europe must bear 'cost and burden of securing peace' amid push to end war.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid – Copa del Rey semifinal: Time, team updates
The Spanish football giants, one point apart in the LaLiga, face off in the first leg of the Spanish Cup semifinals.
Hamas official says Netanyahu ‘intentionally sabotaging’ Gaza ceasefire
Basem Naim says Israel must release 620 Palestinian prisoners as planned if ceasefire talks are to continue.
Champions Trophy: Ravindra’s ton guides New Zealand’s win over Bangladesh
Hosts Pakistan are ousted after Ravindra and Bracewell help New Zealand to a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in Group A.
Ukrainian mother fears losing her Birmingham home three years on – BBC.com
- Ukrainian mother fears losing her Birmingham home three years on BBC.com
- Ukraine War Anniversary: Exiles in the Balkans Rebuild Lives in Uncertain Times Balkan Insight
- Fight or Flee: The Price of Freedom Magnum Photos
- Ukrainians find sanctuary in care work: 'My job is my refuge' Norran
- We're in it for long haul, hosts tell Ukrainians BBC
New Zealand minister quits after having ‘placed hand’ on staffer’s arm
‘I took the discussion too far,’ says commerce minister Andrew Bayly, calling his own behaviour ‘overbearing’
A New Zealand government minister said on Monday he had resigned from his post after “placing his hand” on a staff member’s upper arm during an “animated” discussion.
The country’s minister for commerce and consumer affairs, Andrew Bayly, told reporters his behaviour towards the staff member had been “overbearing”.
Continue reading...Zelensky hails Ukraine’s ‘absolute heroism’ on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion – CNN
- Zelensky hails Ukraine’s ‘absolute heroism’ on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion CNN
- Western leaders visit Kyiv and pledge military support against Russia on the war's 3rd anniversary The Associated Press
- Western leaders visit Kyiv, pledge military aid against Russia on war's 3rd anniversary | AP Explains Yahoo
- Ukraine marks three years of war as Zelenskyy faces uncertain future NBC News
- Zelenskyy 'proud' of Ukraine as country marks 3rd anniversary of Russia's war ABC News
Finnish President to Trump: If Putin wins in Ukraine, the US loses – Yahoo
- Finnish President to Trump: If Putin wins in Ukraine, the US loses Yahoo
- US has no clear strategy to end war in Ukraine: Finnish president Anadolu Agency | English
- Finland Allocates €4.5 Million to Strengthen Ukraine's Resilience Through New Fund Odessa Journal
- Sweden Russia Ukraine War Batesville Daily Guard
- Thousands in Helsinki light candles for Ukraine war anniversary Helsinki Times
Moment of a massive avalanche engulfing tourists in China
Watch the dramatic moment a massive avalanche engulfs tourists as it crashes down a mountain in Yunnan, China.
Five key takeaways from the German election
Friedrich Merz's conservatives have won, but the vote has thrown up some fascinating stories.
Family of elderly British couple held by Taliban call for Foreign Office support
Daughter of Peter and Barbie Reynolds says government must do ‘everything in their power’ to secure their release
The family of a British couple arrested by the Taliban in Afghanistan have called on the government to do “everything in their power” to secure their release.
Peter and Barbie Reynolds, 79 and 75, who run education and training programmes in Afghanistan, were detained by the Taliban on 1 February while returning to their home in the central province of Bamiyan.
Continue reading...Neo-Nazi group plots rebuild as Trump’s FBI chief takes helm, audio reveals – The Guardian US
“Unprecedented escalation of violence” in occupied West Bank
“Israel is seeking to expand its control ... "
Lebanon’s Legacy: Massacres, War & Occupation
How the past continues to affect the country's present and future.
Haiti gangs: Kenyan police officer killed on duty – BBC.com
- Haiti gangs: Kenyan police officer killed on duty BBC.com
- Kenyan Police Officer Deployed to Tackle Gangs in Haiti Killed The New York Times
- First Kenyan police officer dies in Haiti in battle with gangs north of the capital Miami Herald
- Haiti - News : Zapping... HaitiLibre.com
- Kenyan police officer sent to Haiti to help rein in violent gangs is killed in fighting The Associated Press
‘We’re Your True Friends,’ Xi Tells Putin, as Trump Courts Russia – The New York Times
- ‘We’re Your True Friends,’ Xi Tells Putin, as Trump Courts Russia The New York Times
- Xi and Putin pledge ‘long-term’ ties amid warming US-Russia relations South China Morning Post
- China’s Xi stresses strength of Russia ties in Putin call as Washington warms to Moscow CNN
- China’s Xi Held Phone Call With Putin at ‘Request’ of Russia Bloomberg
- Xi says China, Russia true friends as Trump pursues Putin talks The Hill
Israel sends tanks to the West Bank for the first time in 20 years. Here’s why that’s significant – CNN
- Israel sends tanks to the West Bank for the first time in 20 years. Here’s why that’s significant CNN
- Israeli tanks enter Jenin in occupied West Bank as military operation displaces more than 40,000 Palestinians CBS News
- Why Tensions Are Rising Over Israel’s Operations in the West Bank The New York Times
- West Bank Palestinians fear Gaza-style clearance as Israel squeezes Jenin camp Reuters
- As Israeli tanks roll into Jenin, Palestinians prepare for lengthy invasion Al Jazeera English
More pressure on Rwanda as Congo says rebel uprising has killed over 7,000 people this year – The Associated Press
- More pressure on Rwanda as Congo says rebel uprising has killed over 7,000 people this year The Associated Press
- What Congo’s President Thinks of Rwanda: A ‘Mania to Be the Apex Predator’ The New York Times
- Fighting in eastern DRC killed about 7,000 people since January, PM says Al Jazeera English
- How DR Congo’s Tutsis become foreigners in their own country BBC.com
- Eastern DR Congo: Crisis deepens as crime and insecurity surges UN News