US stocks down as trade war with China deepens
The White House says President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports from China is currently 145 percent.
Top Chinese general removed in Xi Jinping’s latest purge – Financial Times
- Top Chinese general removed in Xi Jinping’s latest purge Financial Times
- Xi’s sacking of Chinese Generals continues: Is the PLA corrupt or is he insecure? Firstpost
- The FT’s Demetri Sevastopulo on Trump’s tariffs and the disappearing Chinese general | Australian Strategic Policy Institute | ASPI
- Why a No-Show by China’s No.2 General Has Speculation Running Wild RealClearDefense
- China's president removes 2nd top army leader in major anti-corruption move Business Standard
Andrew Tate Is Accused of Rape and Threatening a Woman with Gun in U.K. Lawsuit – The New York Times
- Andrew Tate Is Accused of Rape and Threatening a Woman with Gun in U.K. Lawsuit The New York Times
- Andrew Tate told woman ‘I’m debating whether to rape you’, court papers allege The Guardian
- Andrew Tate threatened and pointed gun at woman’s face, UK lawsuit alleges CNN
- Andrew Tate allegations detailed in UK civil claim documents BBC
- Influencer Andrew Tate accused of pointing gun at woman's face ahead of London civil case ABC News
Israel to include Rafah in Gaza ‘security zones’ – defence minister
The Israeli defence minister says the military is leaving Gaza "smaller" and "more isolated" to press Hamas into releasing hostages.
Israel to include Rafah in Gaza ‘security zones’ – defence minister
The Israeli defence minister says the military is leaving Gaza "smaller" and "more isolated" to press Hamas into releasing hostages.
Canadian wanted for 2008 Mumbai attacks arrives in India after US extradition – Reuters
- Canadian wanted for 2008 Mumbai attacks arrives in India after US extradition Reuters
- 'Indians deserved it': What Tahawwur Rana allegedly told Headley after 26/11 terror attack Times of India
- 14x14 Ft Cell, 24-Hour Surveillance: How Tahawwur Rana Is Being Held NDTV
- Tahawwur Rana: Man accused of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks remanded in custody BBC
- PM Modi's 2011 tweet goes viral after Tahawwur Rana's extradition Hindustan Times
Birmingham’s Trash Woes Are Bringing the Rats Out in Droves – Newser
- Birmingham's Trash Woes Are Bringing the Rats Out in Droves Newser
- Union anger after bin workers urged to agree deal BBC
- Dysfunction worthy of the House of Windsor: the real reasons rubbish is piling up in Birmingham | Kate Knowles The Guardian
- Rats feasting on rubbish lead to health warnings in Britain's second city Reuters
- Birmingham residents urged to watch for ‘bin raiders’ as strikes spark fraud warning The Independent
American Airlines planes bump wings at Washington airport
At least three members of Congress are on one of the planes in this latest mishap at Reagan National.
Inside Trump’s Plan to ‘Get’ Greenland: Persuasion, Not Invasion – The New York Times
- Inside Trump’s Plan to ‘Get’ Greenland: Persuasion, Not Invasion The New York Times
- Space Force Commander in Greenland Sent Out Email Breaking with Vance After His Visit Military.com
- Vance brings ‘bullying, obfuscation, and confusion’ to Greenland The Hill
- Denmark’s PM Stands Up to Trump’s USA and for Arctic Security High North News
- My Take | Autonomous or independent, Greenland should stay away from America South China Morning Post
US-Russia prisoner swap: Ukraine aid donor for tech smuggler
Russia freed US citizen Ksenia Karelina, jailed for donating to Ukraine aid, in swap for accused smuggler Arthur Petrov.
Jawbone fossil builds richer image of ancient Denisovans – The Guardian
- Jawbone fossil builds richer image of ancient Denisovans The Guardian
- Jawbone dredged up from the seafloor expands the range of a mysterious species of ancient human CNN
- Mysterious human fossil found in Taiwan was a Denisovan Nature
- Ancient jawbone from Taiwan belongs to a mysterious group of human ancestors, scientists say AP News
- Denisovan Fossil Shows Enigmatic Hominins Lived from Siberia to Subtropics Scientific American
Argentine workers launch widespread 24-hour strike against Milei’s austerity measures – Reuters
- Argentine workers launch widespread 24-hour strike against Milei's austerity measures Reuters
- General strike hits transport in Argentina BBC
- General strike against President Milei’s austerity disrupts Argentina AP News
- United, American, Delta, LATAM, Panama, Avianca and More Airlines Face Major Travel Disruptions at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery and Ministro Pistarini Airport Due to One Day General Strike in Argentina: New Updates You Need to Know Travel And Tour World
- Argentina General Strike Demands End to Milei's 'Chainsaw' Austerity Policies Common Dreams
Tunisia mass trial highlights opposition crackdown, weakening of judiciary
Trial of more than 40 people charged with plotting against the state, including prominent politicians, resumes Friday.
Prada buys Versace in €1.25bn deal uniting Italy’s biggest fashion brands
Prada has secured Versace at a €180m discount amid market turmoil and after months of speculation
Prada has agreed to buy the Versace fashion brand for €1.25bn ($1.38bn) from the fashion conglomerate Capri Holdings.
It comes after months of speculation about a potential deal to combine the two Italian fashion houses and, more recently, rumours that the acquisition was set to collapse after market upheaval in response to President Trump’s tariff policies.
Continue reading...China and North Korea aid to Russia poses security risk in Indo-Pacific region, says top US commander
Beijing and Pyongyang are aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine, and Moscow in turn is assisting their militaries
The top US commander in the Pacific has warned senators that the military support that China and North Korea are giving Russia in its war on Ukraine is a security risk in his region as Moscow provides critical military assistance to both in return.
Adm Samuel Paparo, head of US Indo-Pacific Command, told the Senate armed services committee that China has provided 70% of the machine tools and 90% of the legacy chips to Russia to help Moscow “rebuild its war machine”.
Continue reading...US extradites Canadian citizen to India for alleged role in deadly Mumbai attacks
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, 64, to stand trial for plotting multiday slaughter carried out by 10 Islamist gunmen
A Pakistan-born Canadian citizen wanted for his alleged role in the deadly 2008 Mumbai siege has landed in New Delhi after his extradition from the United States.
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, 64, arrived at a military airbase outside the Indian capital under heavily armed guard late on Thursday, and will be held in detention to face trial.
Continue reading...Mahmoud Khalil can be expelled for his beliefs alone, US government argues
Marco Rubio provides two-page memo to judge who asked government for evidence against Columbia student activist
Facing a deadline from an immigration judge to turn over evidence for its attempted deportation of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, the federal government has instead submitted a brief memo, signed by the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, citing the Trump administration’s authority to expel noncitizens whose presence in the country damages US foreign policy interests.
The two-page memo, which was obtained by the Associated Press, does not allege any criminal conduct by Khalil, a legal permanent US resident and graduate student who served as spokesperson for campus activists last year during large demonstrations against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians and the war in Gaza.
Continue reading...Gaza residents share fears of thirst after Israel destroys water resources
Israel has bombed one of Gaza’s only operational water desalination plants that was supplying people with clean water.
Oops, we accidentally drugged the world’s fish – Vox
- Oops, we accidentally drugged the world’s fish Vox
- Anti-Anxiety Drugs in Water Change Salmon Behavior, Study Finds The New York Times
- Pharmaceutical pollution influences river-to-sea migration in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) Science | AAAS
- Sleep And Anxiety Medication Is Having a Curious Effect on Salmon Behavior ScienceAlert
- Psychoactive drug pollution makes fish less risk-averse dw.com
Somerset detective sacked for pretending to work from home
Philippa Baskwill, who worked on child protection, found to have weighed down laptop keys with phone
A detective working on child protection, who was found to have weighed down the keys on her laptop to give the impression she was working at home, has been sacked without notice for gross misconduct after a disciplinary hearing.
Suspicions were raised when keystroke data – the record of the number of times the keys had been struck on the keyboard – revealed DC Philippa Baskwill had pressed the keys on her laptop nearly 3 million times in a single month – compared with the 80,000 to 200,000 average of her colleagues, the hearing was told.
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