- 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.
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.
Justin Welby resigns as archbishop of Canterbury over abuse scandal
Welby announces he is stepping down after an independent report finds he failed to tell police about abuse allegations.
Campaigners in Italy urge pope to stop ‘sacrifice’ of 200-year-old tree for Xmas
Twenty-nine-metre tall fir destined to be chopped down and transported to St Peter’s Square in the Vatican
Environmental campaigners in Italy’s northern Trentino province have started a campaign to stop the felling of a 200-year-old fir tree intended to form the centrepiece of the Vatican’s Christmas decorations.
The so-called “Green Giant” is 29 metres tall and is due to be chopped down next week in a forest in the Ledro valley before being transported to the Vatican and positioned in St Peter’s Square, where it will be unveiled on 9 December.
Continue reading...Oil and gas are a ‘gift of god’, says COP29 host
Azerbaijan's president said countries should not be blamed for having fossil fuel reserves.
Award-winning building to be demolished less than 30 years after being built – CNN
Opposition secures landslide victory in Mauritius election
Former Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has won a third term in the Indian Ocean nation, official results show.
Pyongyang ratifies strategic partnership with Russia that reportedly contains secret clause authorizing North Korea’s Ukraine intervention – Meduza
- Pyongyang ratifies strategic partnership with Russia that reportedly contains secret clause authorizing North Korea’s Ukraine intervention Meduza
- North Korea Approves Deal With Moscow That Allows Troop Deployment Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
- North Korea ratifies mutual defence treaty with Russia Reuters
- North Korea ratifies landmark mutual defence treaty with Russia Al Jazeera English
- North Korea Ratifies Major Defense Treaty with Russia Military.com