One killed in ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says
The attack comes after president Zelensky suggested peace negotiations with Russia could include a territory swap.
Trump’s disdain for South American allies is China’s gain
The US is targeting its own allies and its withdrawal from the region has left a power vacuum for China to fill in
While Donald Trump and his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, were engaged in a very public row over the deportation of migrants last month, China’s ambassador to Bogotá was enthusiastically tweeting that diplomatic relations between China and Colombia had reached their “best moment”.
After Petro refused to receive a plane from the US carrying handcuffed deported Colombians, Trump retaliated by doubling tariffs and revoking visas for Colombian government officials.
Continue reading...Kyiv Rocked by Russian Ballistic Missile Attack – Kyiv Post
- Kyiv Rocked by Russian Ballistic Missile Attack Kyiv Post
- Russian ballistic missile salvo kills civilian in Kyiv, Ukraine says Reuters
- Russia launches deadly attack on Ukraine's capital, rules out swapping occupied territory CBS News
- Ukraine Says Russian Missiles Hit Kyiv Before Bessent Visit Bloomberg
- Deadly Russian missile, drone attacks hit Kyiv Voice of America
Hegseth makes first visit to NATO with allies impatient to hear about US plans for Ukraine – The Associated Press
- Hegseth makes first visit to NATO with allies impatient to hear about US plans for Ukraine The Associated Press
- WATCH LIVE: Secretary Hegseth speaks after first NATO visit with allies Fox News
- Hegseth to NATO: U.S. troops won't guarantee Ukraine's security after war Axios
- Defense Secretary Discusses Force Posturing in Africa, Europe Department of Defense
- Full Ukrainian liberation from Russia 'unrealistic,' Hegseth tells allies ABC News
In Trump’s Cross Hairs Over Taking Gazans, Egypt and Jordan Try Diversion – The New York Times
- In Trump’s Cross Hairs Over Taking Gazans, Egypt and Jordan Try Diversion The New York Times
- Opinion | What’s Most Frightening About Trump’s Gaza Ravings The New York Times
- Trump’s Gaza proposal has rattled the Middle East. More surprises are likely NPR
- Trump Plaza in Gaza: A Serious, Brilliant, Timely Vision | Opinion Newsweek
- Gaza Must Be Rebuilt by Palestinians, for Palestinians The New Yorker
Saudi Arabia launches ferocious state media attack on Benjamin Netanyahu – Financial Times
- Saudi Arabia launches ferocious state media attack on Benjamin Netanyahu Financial Times
- Saudi Arabia slams Netanyahu’s suggestion it should host Palestinian state Al Jazeera English
- Trump’s Gaza Plan Complicates Hoped-for Saudi-Israeli Deal The New York Times
- How Trump and Netanyahu forced Mohammed bin Salman to draw a line on Palestine Middle East Eye
- Could Trump's plans derail Saudi-Israel normalization? DW (English)
Ukraine launches recruitment drive for young soldiers to fight Russia – Financial Times
- Ukraine launches recruitment drive for young soldiers to fight Russia Financial Times
- We asked young Ukrainians what would make them sign up for the armed forces Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine Lures Younger Men to Army With Perks as Russia Advances in War Bloomberg
- Ukraine lures new young soldiers with big money sparking anger from old guard POLITICO Europe
- Ukraine defence ministry offers contract stints spurring young to fight Reuters
In a few weeks, hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans will lose TPS. What you need to know – Miami Herald
- In a few weeks, hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans will lose TPS. What you need to know Miami Herald
- Chicago immigration news: Some new-arrival Venezuelan migrants face threat of deportation with no temporary protected status ABC7 Chicago
- Venezuelans backed Trump. Now some worry he’ll deport them. The Washington Post
- Venezuelan PhD student’s status in the US in jeopardy KCRG
- Venezuelans in Minnesota, targeted by Trump immigration orders, will see legal status expire Minnesota Reformer
Goldman axes diversity rule that has ‘served purpose’
The bank ditches a policy that stopped it acting on flotations for firms with an all male, all white board.
Intense heatwave in southern Brazil forces schools to suspend return
Record highs delay start of classes in Rio Grande do Sul, where floods linked to climate crisis left 180 dead last May
During historic floods last May that left more than 180 dead in Brazil’s southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul, the water rose to the ceiling of the Olindo Flores school in the city of São Leopoldo, destroying furniture, books and parts of its infrastructure.
When classes resumed more than a month later, its 500 students had to be relocated to another school for months.
Continue reading...Monty the giant schnauzer wins Best in Show
The nine-year-old finally took the top spot after reaching the finals for three years in a row.
Monty the giant schnauzer wins Best in Show
The nine-year-old finally took the top spot after reaching the finals for three years in a row.
Putin ‘not preparing for peace,’ Zelenskyy says after deadly ballistic missile strike – ABC News
- Putin 'not preparing for peace,' Zelenskyy says after deadly ballistic missile strike ABC News
- Zelensky: Strike on Kyiv shows that Putin is ‘not preparing for peace’ The Times of Israel
- Zelenskyy Warns Putin Is Not Preparing For Peace After Trump Talks Ending Ukraine War Forbes
- Ukraine's Zelensky accuses Russia of building up military strength Yahoo
- Zelenskyy urges more pressure on Moscow after deadly strike on Kyiv MSN
Over 160 unexploded bombs from World War II found under children’s playground – ABC News
- Over 160 unexploded bombs from World War II found under children's playground ABC News
- It looked like a normal children's playground. But buried underneath? 175 WWII bombs USA TODAY
- More Than 175 World War II Practice Bombs Found at Playground in England The New York Times
- More than 170 World War II bombs found under children's playground in England CBS News
- Dozens of World War II bombs unearthed at children's playground in northern England NBC News
Moment Monty the giant schnauzer wins prestigious US dog show
Monty defeated more than 2,500 canines for the top prize in New York.
Israel PM says Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas does not free hostages – BBC.com
- Israel PM says Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas does not free hostages BBC.com
- Israeli cabinet backs Trump’s demand for Hamas to release all hostages by Saturday deadline Fox News
- Fears grow for Israel-Gaza ceasefire after Netanyahu threatens war | First Thing The Guardian US
- Middle East reacts to Trump ultimatum for Hamas CBS News
- Israeli military calls up reservists as concern over Gaza ceasefire mounts Reuters
Japan: Missing truck cabin located in pipe near sinkhole – BBC.com
- Japan: Missing truck cabin located in pipe near sinkhole BBC.com
- Japan drones find truck cabin swallowed by sinkhole with ‘person inside’ Yahoo
- 2-week search ends for trapped driver inside sinkhole near Tokyo Kyodo News Plus
- Truck cab found in sinkhole near Tokyo, driver likely inside NHK WORLD
- Truck cab confirmed in sewer pipe at Saitama sinkhole site The Japan Times
U.S. hits new low on global corruption index amid concern over courts – The Washington Post
- U.S. hits new low on global corruption index amid concern over courts The Washington Post
- List Of World's Most Corrupt Countries Is Out. What's India's Rank? NDTV
- CPI 2024 for Asia Pacific: Leaders failing to stop corruption amid an escalating climate crisis Transparency International
- World's most and least corrupt nations revealed. India ranks… Hindustan Times
- U.S. slips to new low in international corruption index Axios
Ten million Indians take holy dip on key day of Kumbh Mela festival – Reuters India
- Ten million Indians take holy dip on key day of Kumbh Mela festival Reuters India
- Room For Rs 5,000 Per Hour, Rickshaw For Rs 1,000: Why This Man Abandoned Maha Kumbh Trip News18
- Maha Kumbh: Over 2 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip On Maghi Purnima NDTV
- World's biggest traffic jam: 300 km congestions choke roads to Maha Kumbh, people left stranded for hours The Economic Times
- Maha Kumbh Maghi Purnima 2025: Over 73 lakh people take ‘snan’ at Sangam The Hindu
Egypt to present ‘comprehensive’ plan for Gaza reconstruction without displacement – The Times of Israel
- Egypt to present ‘comprehensive’ plan for Gaza reconstruction without displacement The Times of Israel
- Egypt to present 'vision' to rebuild Gaza without displacement BBC.com
- Egypt's President Sisi to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda Reuters
- Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty Department of State
- Egypt planning 'emergency' Arab summit on Palestinian territory as Trump insists US ‘own’ Gaza Fox News