North Korea’s Kim orders mass production of attack drones: State media
The unmanned drones are designed to carry explosives and can hit land and sea targets.
Pakistan military has no intention of cutting deal with jailed former prime minister Imran Khan – sources
Speaking from his jail cell, the former superstar cricketer had told the Guardian he would be willing to engage with army leadership
Pakistan’s military has no intention of entering into negotiations or cutting a deal with incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan, senior military sources told the Guardian, after Khan said he would be willing to engage with the army leadership from his jail cell.
Khan, who is being held in Pakistan’s Adiala jail, is banned from meeting journalists but the Guardian was able to submit questions through his legal team.
Continue reading...Exclusive: Taiwan president plans Hawaii visit on sensitive trip to Pacific, sources say – Reuters
‘Dante’s inferno’: Wildfires scorch New York amid historic drought
For millions of New Yorkers in the concrete jungle and beyond, the spate of wildfires at their backdoor was unthinkable.
Woman caught with golden gun in luggage at Sydney airport ‘deeply regrets’ actions, court hears
Liliana Goodson is ‘capable of rehabilitation’ after being caught travelling from US to Australia with firearm, lawyer says
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A woman who “deeply regrets” packing a gun in her bag before she flew to Australia will face sentencing in December following further delays in her court case.
Liliana Goodson admitted illegally importing an unauthorised illegal firearm and illegally importing ammunition as she faced a hearing earlier this year.
Continue reading...World’s largest coral just discovered in the Pacific is so big, it can be seen from space – Axios
- World's largest coral just discovered in the Pacific is so big, it can be seen from space Axios
- Scientists just discovered a sea creature as large as two basketball courts. Here’s what it looks like. Vox.com
- World’s largest coral reef discovered off the Solomon Islands ABC News
- Largest-ever coral discovered in Pacific Ocean — and can be seen from space: ‘Cathedral underwater’ New York Post
- Scientists Find World’s Largest Coral Head, and It’s Bigger Than a Blue Whale Surfer
Winning designs: the terraces and apartments designed to fast-track NSW housing
State’s housing pattern book, launching in 2025, seeks to cut red tape and reduce development application times with pre-approved designs
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Five winning terrace and apartment designs will be pre-approved in a new NSW government “pattern book” in a bid to fast-track housing development in the state.
The designs were selected from more than 200 in the state government’s Pattern Book Design Competition, submitted by architects from Australia and around the world.
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Continue reading...How a toxic mix of antisemitism, racism and xenophobia culminated in Amsterdam violence – CNN
- How a toxic mix of antisemitism, racism and xenophobia culminated in Amsterdam violence CNN
- Dutch Govt Says Needs 'More Time' For Strategy On Anti-Semitism Barron's
- Opinion | Amsterdam Is About Jew Hatred — and Gaza The New York Times
- 'Jew-hunting' in Amsterdam: What Israeli hooligans and pro-Palestine thugs have in common Haaretz
- Dutch investigate alleged police violence after banned protest Reuters
More Russians denounce each other over Ukraine, in echo of Soviet era – Yahoo News Canada
- More Russians denounce each other over Ukraine, in echo of Soviet era Yahoo News Canada
- Russia Jails 68-Year-Old Pediatrician for 5 Years Over Alleged War Comments Newsweek
- Russian Doctor, Accused of Antiwar Stance, Is Jailed After Child’s Testimony The New York Times
- In echo of Soviet era, Russians are informing on each other over Ukraine EURACTIV
- Doctor Accused of Criticizing Russia's War in Ukraine Is Convicted and Given over 5 Years in Prison Military.com
Trump led the charge to ban TikTok. Now he says he’ll save it
Trump has pledged to 'save' popular Chinese-owned app despite signing an order to ban it during his first term.
Australia’s plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic – The Associated Press
- Australia’s plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic The Associated Press
- Kids these days have it easy! So what we need to do is ban them from talking to each other on the internet The Guardian
- Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users NPR
- Australia Moves to Ban Young Teens From Social Media The New York Times
- Australia plans to ban social media for under 16s — and experts have called it a ‘momentous step’ CNBC
US hacker sentenced over Bitcoin heist worth billions
Ilya Lichtenstein laundered the stolen cryptocurrency with his wife Heather Morgan aka Razzlekhan.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 994
As the war enters its 994th day, these are the main developments.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: What’s behind the celebrity boxing craze?
The unexpected matchup is the latest in the trend of pitting internet celebrities against each other or former boxers.
Xi hails Peru megaport as new era in China’s belt and road ambitions – South China Morning Post
- Xi hails Peru megaport as new era in China’s belt and road ambitions South China Morning Post
- China megaport paves way into Latin America as wary US looks on BBC.com
- China's president will unveil a megaport in Peru, but locals say they're being left out Yahoo! Voices
- Starting Latin America trip, Xi Jinping opens huge port in Peru funded by China Reuters
- China’s $1.3 Billion Gamble on Peru Port Faces Snags From Andes to Amazon Bloomberg
North Korea orders mass production of suicide drones: report – DW (English)
- North Korea orders mass production of suicide drones: report DW (English)
- Why North Korea Is Building Drones The New York Times
- Kim Jong Un said to order mass production of suicide drones NBC News
- North Korea’s Kim orders mass production of attack drones: State media Al Jazeera English
- North Korea leader Kim orders mass production of suicide drones, KCNA says Reuters
Argentina stokes concerns it could quit Paris climate accord – Financial Times
- Argentina stokes concerns it could quit Paris climate accord Financial Times
- Argentina Mulls Exiting Paris Climate Deal The New York Times
- Argentina mulls Paris climate agreement exit with Trump POLITICO Europe
- COP29 climate talks urged to find $1 trillion a year for poorer countries Reuters
- Argentina withdraws negotiators from Cop29 summit The Guardian
Sri Lanka’s leftist ruling coalition wins election in landslide
Sri Lankan president’s National People's Power on track for commanding parliamentary majority, partial results show.
Indian students give Canada cold shoulder as Ottawa, New Delhi butt heads
Diplomatic tensions and stricter immigration policies are hitting education consultants and students in India.
Sri Lanka election results: President Dissanayake’s NPP headed for landslide victory – The Times of India
- Sri Lanka election results: President Dissanayake's NPP headed for landslide victory The Times of India
- Meet Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka's New President NDTV
- Sri Lankan president's coalition wins big majority in general election Reuters
- Sri Lankan Leader’s Leftist Coalition Wins Elections The New York Times
- Voting ends in Sri Lanka's parliamentary election that's key for its new Marxist-leaning president The Associated Press