US sanctions RSF commander accused of rights abuses in Sudan’s Darfur
Abdel Rahman Juma Barkalla is accused of leading a campaign marred by sexual and ethnically motivated violence.
PSNI ‘failed’ family of woman whose suspected murder it treated as suicide
Ombudsman’s report on death of Katie Simpson, 21, adds to concerns at levels of gender-based violence in Northern Ireland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) “failed” the family of a 21-year-old woman after her death two years ago in Derry, initially treating it as suicide rather than a suspected murder, the police watchdog has said.
The report by the Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland comes amid renewed concerns that gender-based violence is not being taken seriously enough in the region with the highest rate of femicide per capita of all nations in the UK and in the island of Ireland.
Continue reading...Justin Welby to quit as archbishop of Canterbury over handling of abuse scandal
Leader of Church of England had faced pressure since damning report on cover-up of John Smyth’s abuse
The archbishop of Canterbury is to step down amid intense pressure over his handling of one of the church’s worst abuse scandals.
Justin Welby’s decision, announced on Tuesday, comes after mounting demands from victims and members of the clergy for him to quit.
Continue reading...CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Futuristic City Project Leaves Abruptly – The Wall Street Journal
- CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Futuristic City Project Leaves Abruptly The Wall Street Journal
- Neom CEO departs as Saudi Arabia scales back mega-projects The Guardian
- Saudi Arabia's Neom replaces its CEO amid reports of delays and cutbacks CNBC
- Saudi Arabia's futuristic city just faced another setback, but the country still has its eyes on being an AI leader Business Insider
- Long-time CEO of NEOM goes as Saudi Arabia scales back mega-projects Reuters
Norway apologises to Sami, Forest Finns and Kvens for forced assimilation policy
Parliament votes to express ‘deepest regret’ over more than a century of ‘Norwegianisation’ of minorities
The Norwegian parliament has apologised unreservedly to minority groups and Indigenous people for more than a century of historical injustices committed against them as part of its “Norwegianisation” policy.
The forced assimilation policy – which included state-run boarding schools that banned minority languages and the forced relocation of whole villages – pursued by Norwegian authorities dated back to the 18th century and became official policy from 1851. Although parts were phased out in the 1960s, much of the policy continued into the 1980s.
Continue reading...Shark attacks on surfers could be deterred by LED lights – study – BBC.com
- Shark attacks on surfers could be deterred by LED lights - study BBC.com
- Study finds great white sharks less likely to attack surfboards with bright lights: "Like an invisibility cloak" CBS News
- How to stop sharks attacking surfers? Scientist has lightbulb moment The Times
- LED light strategy deters Great White shark attacks Phys.org
- LED lights on underside of surfboards may deter great white shark attacks The Guardian
Assisted dying: Terminally-ill people discuss proposed new law – BBC.com
- Assisted dying: Terminally-ill people discuss proposed new law BBC.com
- Proposed assisted dying bill for England and Wales rekindles debate over choice and ethics ABC News
- UK May Soon Bring 'Assisted Dying' Law. Lawmaker Explains Its Safeguards NDTV
- The delicate task of granting the right to die Financial Times
- ‘I was denied being with her in her last moments’: campaigners on assisted dying bill The Guardian
Dozens killed, others displaced as Israel continues attacks on Gaza
People flee Beit Hanoon as the Israeli army tightens its siege and bombardment on northern Gaza.
Aid groups accuse Israel of ignoring US ultimatum on ‘apocalyptic’ Gaza crisis
US may soon impose sanctions as organisations say Israel has failed to help relieve dire humanitarian situation
A coalition of international aid organisations have accused Israel of ignoring a US ultimatum that threatened sanctions if Israel did not implement a series of measures to counter the acute humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The 30-day ultimatum– due to expire on Tuesday or Wednesday – was delivered on 13 October, and almost none of its demands have been met, the humanitarian groups say.
Continue reading...Watch: BBC China reporter pushed away from filming at car attack scene
Watch: BBC China correspondent ordered to stop filming and pushed at car attack scene
How the genocide destroyed our sea
The seashore used to bring the Palestinians of Gaza joy and relief. It now brings suffering and pain.
‘Toxic cocktail’ led to Amsterdam violence, mayor says
Antisemitism, hooliganism and anger over Gaza war all factors in trouble that broke out last week, report says
The violence that erupted in Amsterdam last week was sparked by “a toxic cocktail” of hooliganism and antisemitism, according to a detailed report published by the city’s mayor.
The city remains gripped by high tensions days after violence flared around a football match last Thursday between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Continue reading...Democrat Gallego wins Arizona, Republicans hold 53-47 US Senate majority
The last pending Senate race of the 2024 election has been called, meaning Republicans will hold a three-seat majority.
Ursula von der Leyen is the European Kamala Harris – The Spectator World
- Ursula von der Leyen is the European Kamala Harris The Spectator World
- EU, Mercosur eye early December trade deal — to France’s dismay POLITICO Europe
- French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal that will increase South American imports The Associated Press
- Farmers in Europe launch protests over Mercosur trade deal Reuters
- France 'Will Not Accept' EU-Mercosur Deal As Stands: PM Barron's
Tariff test for EU as Trump prepares to squeeze trade partners – Financial Times
- Tariff test for EU as Trump prepares to squeeze trade partners Financial Times
- Europe Braces for Trump: ‘Worst Economic Nightmare Has Come True’ The New York Times
- Trump’s European allies think history is turning in their direction Financial Times
- Living in Trump’s world European Council on Foreign Relations
- Trump tariffs: Does EU have to fear trade war with US? DW (English)
Saudi Arabia parts ways with the CEO of Neom, its new desert megacity – Business Insider
- Saudi Arabia parts ways with the CEO of Neom, its new desert megacity Business Insider
- CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Futuristic City Project Leaves Abruptly The Wall Street Journal
- Neom CEO departs as Saudi Arabia scales back mega-projects The Guardian
- Saudi Arabia Replaces CEO Leading Development of Megacity Neom Bloomberg
- Long-time CEO of NEOM goes as Saudi Arabia scales back mega-projects Reuters
Designation of a New Prime Minister in Haiti – Department of State
- Designation of a New Prime Minister in Haiti Department of State
- Haitian Prime Minister Is Fired, Adding to the Nation’s Turmoil The New York Times
- Haiti has lost its prime minister. Gangs aren’t going anywhere The Economist
- Gunfire closes Haiti’s main airport as new prime minister is sworn in The Washington Post
- Video. Firefights break out in Haiti's capital as prime minister replaced Euronews
Russian doctor jailed for five years over alleged Ukraine war remarks
Nadezhda Buyanova denied making the remarks and called the case absurd.
Spain braces for new storms as flooding disaster’s political fallout continues
King Felipe VI reportedly plans to revisit Valencia amid alerts for heavy rain, high waves and strong winds
People in flood-hit Spain stacked sandbags and braced for new storms on Tuesday as the political repercussions from last month’s deadly climate disaster rumbled on.
Amid fresh weather warnings, local media reported that King Felipe VI would soon return to the site of the flash floods, after he was pelted with mud and eggs on his first visit last week owing to local fury at the poor preparation and response of the authorities.
Continue reading...Colombia declares a state of disaster after heavy flooding
Columbia has declared a state of disaster after being hit with days of torrential flooding.