Lebanon’s president names ICJ judge Nawaf Salam as PM-designate
The designation shows a shift in the power balance in Lebanon as Hezbollah wanted Najib Mikati to keep the job.
Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury announces retirement weeks after Usyk loss
Fury made the decision less than a month after his world heavyweight title defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh.
Pakistan watches with caution as old ally Taliban gets closer to India
While some analysts say Pakistan need not worry, others warn that Indian influence in Afghanistan could strain ties.
Russia says Iran’s president will visit this week and sign a partnership pact with Putin – Yahoo! Voices
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- Iran in secret talks with Russia to bolster nuclear ambition The Times
Germany hands Ukraine unique RCH 155 wheeled howitzer – Ukrinform
- Germany hands Ukraine unique RCH 155 wheeled howitzer Ukrinform
- German defence minister arrives in Ukraine to send message of support Reuters
- Ukraine updates: Germany hands over first of new howitzers DW (English)
- Zelensky meets with Pistorius, thanks for Germany's assistance Ukrinform
- Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 2, injure 19 over past day. Kyiv Independent
Tsunami advisory lifted after strong earthquake hits Japanese coast – ABC News
- Tsunami advisory lifted after strong earthquake hits Japanese coast ABC News
- Japan Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Warning The Weather Channel
- Camera captures the moment magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit Japan The Associated Press
- Miyazaki quake falls short of triggering Nankai Trough megaquake advisory The Japan Times
- Magnitude 6.6 earthquake shakes Japan, prompting tsunami warnings NBC News
Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner in Australian Open round two, but Kyrgios out
Aussie favourite Kyrgios says his first-round loss might be his last singles appearance in Melbourne.
Three things that could make a Gaza hostage deal more likely
There is fresh anticipation about the talks after several shifts, both politically and on the ground.
Three things that could make a Gaza hostage deal more likely
There is fresh anticipation about the talks after several shifts, both politically and on the ground.
100 days of siege in north Gaza
5,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel’s 100-day siege of northern Gaza.
Calls to halt kangaroo culling in Victoria’s Grampians after bushfires
Australian mainland states permit killing of nearly 5 million annually as part of industry supplying meat and leather products
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Wildlife advocates are calling for a halt to the commercial harvesting of kangaroos in Victoria’s Grampians region after bushfires there.
Wildlife Victoria warned of “long-term impacts” on native plants and animals due to the fires, which burned through 76,000 hectares of national park and farmland, and called for a stop to the controversial practice until the impact on kangaroo populations could be fully assessed.
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Continue reading...Why fire hydrants and water supply failed during Los Angeles wildfires
The LA wildfires continue to burn, with Santa Ana winds set to intensify and challenges hampering rescue efforts.
Taliban do not see women as human beings, Malala Yousafzai says – NBC News
- Taliban do not see women as human beings, Malala Yousafzai says NBC News
- Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to back gender apartheid legal push CNN
- Afghan Taliban skip Pakistan-hosted summit on girls education VOA Asia
- Malala Yousafzai says ‘Israel has decimated the entire education system’ in Gaza The Hindu
- Malala decries Afghan Taliban 'gender apartheid' DW (English)
Coaching ‘pods’ get mixed reaction from top players at Australian Open 2025
New court-side seating allows players to communicate with coaches and other team members during the match.
Tsunami advisory triggered after 6.9 magnitude earthquake rattles southwest Japan – CNN
- Tsunami advisory triggered after 6.9 magnitude earthquake rattles southwest Japan CNN
- Tsunami advisory issued after strong earthquake hits Japanese coast ABC News
- Large Earthquake Strikes Near Japan's Kyushu Island The Weather Channel
- Map: 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Japan The New York Times
- Magnitude 6.6 earthquake shakes Japan, prompting tsunami warnings NBC News
Westminster Abbey: JSO activists spray-paint Charles Darwin grave – BBC.com
- Westminster Abbey: JSO activists spray-paint Charles Darwin grave BBC.com
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- ‘1.5 is Dead!’- Darwin’s grave painted as world passes safe limits, threatening mass extinction Just Stop Oil
Nigerian air raid targeting bandits mistakenly kills civilians
Nigerian air force launches investigation after reports say at least 15 people killed in air attack in Zamfara State.
Why Are Democrats Voting for a GOP Bill to Deport People Accused, Not Convicted, of Minor Crimes? – Zeteo
- Why Are Democrats Voting for a GOP Bill to Deport People Accused, Not Convicted, of Minor Crimes? Zeteo
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- Democrats will get amendments to Senate immigration bill, says key Republican POLITICO
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Death threats, interrogation: Why football referee Mahsa Ghorbani left Iran
Ghorbani, a female Iranian international football referee, fled to Sweden after security threats and unfair treatment.
Syrian engineers disarm landmines planted by Assad regime
Bomb disposal teams in Idlib are working to disarm landmines planted by the Assad regime.