UNRWA chief says Israel’s ban will be disastrous
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini says Israel's ban would 'heighten instability and deepen despair' at a 'critical moment'.
England down India to keep T20 series alive
England beat India by 26 runs in Rajkot in the third T20 international to keep the five-match cricket series alive.
What a US exit from the WHO means for global healthcare
US withdrawal from WHO means missing February's meeting, reducing influence and hindering global health efforts.
Giorgia Meloni says she is under investigation for repatriation of Libyan warlord
Rome prosecutor launches investigation into controversial release of Osama Najim, who is wanted by the ICC for alleged war crimes
Giorgia Meloni has said she is under investigation in connection with Italy’s unexpected release and repatriation last week of a Libyan general who is wanted for war crimes by the international criminal court.
The Italian prime minister said in a video message posted on social media that she is suspected of aiding and abetting a crime and embezzlement in connection with the case of Libya’s chief of judicial police, Osama Najim – also called Almasri.
Continue reading...Mona Lisa to be moved as part of major Louvre overhaul
France's president says a second museum entrance will be built, while non-EU residents will also pay more to visit.
Electric planes, new fuel: Can Heathrow’s third runway be green? – BBC.com
- Electric planes, new fuel: Can Heathrow's third runway be green? BBC.com
- Britain backs a third runway at Heathrow Airport, a major project beset by delays and environmental challenges CNN
- UK finance minister backs expansion of London's Heathrow Airport to boost struggling economy CNBC
- Heathrow third runway: a saga of promises, protest and U-turns The Guardian
- UK Treasury chief backs third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport The Hill
Italy’s PM investigated over release of Libyan war crimes suspect
The investigation comes after Italian authorities freed a Libyan national wanted by the ICC.
Italy’s Meloni under investigation for freeing wanted Libyan warlord – POLITICO Europe
- Italy’s Meloni under investigation for freeing wanted Libyan warlord POLITICO Europe
- Giorgia Meloni Investigated for Italy’s Release of Libyan War Crimes Suspect The New York Times
- Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni says she is being investigated for repatriating a Libyan warlord The Associated Press
- Giorgia Meloni says she is under investigation for repatriation of Libyan warlord The Guardian
- Libyan police chief arrested in Italy for alleged war crimes - reports BBC.com
Tulsi Gabbard’s road to Damascus – The Economist
- Tulsi Gabbard’s road to Damascus The Economist
- Tulsi Gabbard Briefly Subject to Special Scrutiny Last Year After Vatican Meeting The New York Times
- A mysterious meeting with Syrian president is at the center of spy chief’s nomination fight The Associated Press
- Files detail bid to contain fallout from Tulsi Gabbard meetings with Assad The Washington Post
- Hate campaign against Tulsi Gabbard gathers pace The Sunday Guardian
Doomsday Clock set closer to midnight than ever to stress global catastrophe risks
Atomic scientists push clock to 89 seconds before midnight, citing nuclear risk, AI and climate crisis as a ‘warning’
A panel of international scientists has moved their symbolic “Doomsday Clock” closer to midnight than ever before, citing Russian nuclear threats amid its invasion of Ukraine, tensions in other world hotspots, military applications of artificial intelligence and the climate crisis as factors underlying the risks of global catastrophe.
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the clock to 89 seconds before midnight – the theoretical point of annihilation. That is one second closer than it was set last year. The Chicago-based non-profit created the clock in 1947 during the cold war tensions that followed the second world war to warn the public about how close humankind was to destroying the world.
Continue reading...Italy’s Meloni says she is being investigated over release of Libya suspect
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni says she is suspected of aiding and abetting a crime and embezzlement.
Rebels edging closer to taking key DR Congo city
Reports the airport has fallen adds to the sense that the M23 has the upper hand in the eastern city of Goma.
Serbia: Prime minister resigns amid ongoing protests – DW (English)
- Serbia: Prime minister resigns amid ongoing protests DW (English)
- Serbia PM Milos Vucevic quits after months of mass protests BBC.com
- Serbian president hints at snap election after prime minister quits amid protests Reuters
- What does the resignation of its populist prime minister mean for Serbia? The Guardian
- Serbian Prime Minister Resigns Amid Nationwide Protests The New York Times
Giorgia Meloni under investigation by Rome prosecutors over release of Libyan warlord – Financial Times
- Giorgia Meloni under investigation by Rome prosecutors over release of Libyan warlord Financial Times
- Italian prime minister says she is being investigated for repatriating a Libyan warlord CNN
- Giorgia Meloni says she is under investigation for repatriation of Libyan warlord The Guardian
- Situation in Libya: ICC arrest warrant against Osama Elmasry Njeem for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes the International Criminal Court
- Italy's Meloni under investigation over release of Libyan suspect Reuters
Protesters attack French, US, Rwandan embassies in DRC
Demonstrators attack embassies of France, Belgium, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and the United States in Kinshasa.
‘We’re reborn!’ Gazans express joy at returning home to north – ABC News
- 'We're reborn!' Gazans express joy at returning home to north ABC News
- This is what one family in Gaza returned home to after 15 months of war The Associated Press
- Palestinians return to their destroyed homes in north Gaza Yahoo! Voices
- Gazans return to ruined homes, communities and lives The Washington Post
- Palestinians return to Gaza City as mediators look ahead to next stage Reuters
Victory and defeat in Gaza
For 15 months, death did not defeat us.
Gaza ceasefire has re-opened the door for aid workers – WFP chief – Euronews
- Gaza ceasefire has re-opened the door for aid workers - WFP chief Euronews
- “Monumental effort” ahead for aid agencies in northern Gaza Al Jazeera English
- Aid worker describes 'dire need' of children in Gaza amid delicate ceasefire PBS NewsHour
- Scaling up supplies and services for children in the Gaza Strip UNICEF
- UN Food Agency Provides Food as Gazans Arrive Home to Ruins Yahoo News UK
DeepSeek shows AI’s centre of power could shift away from US
The app's strong debut has shaken beliefs that the US would remain the unchallenged global AI superpower, writes the BBC's Marc Cieslak.
How many people has Israel killed in Lebanon since the ceasefire?
In the two months since the Israel-Hezbollah truce began, Israeli forces have killed at least 83 people.