New global panel aims to accelerate move away from fossil fuels – The Guardian
- New global panel aims to accelerate move away from fossil fuels The Guardian
- Countries meet in first global effort to phase out fossil fuels BBC
- The world is searching for oil. This summit is looking to get rid of it. Politico
- Amid fuel crisis, a bold move to leave oil and gas behind DW.com
- Countries to gather in Colombia for summit aimed at breaking fossil fuel reliance AP News
Katya Adler: Europe’s Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
Souring relations between Europe and the US have reared their Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.
Katya Adler: Europe’s Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain – BBC
- Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain BBC
- Britain and Spain Reject Reported Plans by Trump to Punish Them The New York Times
- Exclusive: Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says Reuters
- UK position on Falklands will not change, No 10 says after leaked Pentagon memo The Guardian
- Trump weighs consequences for NATO allies on ‘naughty’ list Politico
Katya Adler: Europe’s Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.
Iran war live: Tehran’s FM in Islamabad; US says envoys to travel for talks
Israeli air strikes, tank shelling in Gaza killed at least 12 Palestinians, including six police officers.
Let the Kids Smoke – The Free Press
- Let the Kids Smoke The Free Press
- Opinion | How the U.K.'s generational smoking ban could backfire MS NOW
- Bill banning people born after 2008 from buying tobacco clears UK parliament | Smoking The Guardian
- Proposed Lifetime Smoking Ban to Become Law in Britain The New York Times
- The U.K. Smoking Ban Is Illiberal The Atlantic
ADAPTIVE INDOMITABLE UKRAINE: Mark Sumner’s Excellent Analysis(as usual) of the Futile State of Russia’s Spring Offensive – Daily Kos
- ADAPTIVE INDOMITABLE UKRAINE: Mark Sumner’s Excellent Analysis(as usual) of the Futile State of Russia’s Spring Offensive Daily Kos
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 25, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- The situation 1487 – April 17, 2026 SPARTANAT.com
- Russian assaults did not provide the occupiers with tactical victories and are unlikely to strengthen the spring-summer "offensive" - ISW Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 20, 2026 Critical Threats
Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust
The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.
Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust
The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.
Police raid Peru’s election authorities after outcry over slow vote count
Anticorruption police gathered material from the homes of ex-election office head Piero Corvetto and other officials.
Meet the men calling out ‘masculinity’ trends
Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media.
A nation built on pan-African principles faces questions about racism
Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.
Drivers Stranded Overnight on Alberta, Canada, Highways After Snowstorm – The New York Times
- Drivers Stranded Overnight on Alberta, Canada, Highways After Snowstorm The New York Times
- Up to 10 cm of snow, strong winds forecast for Canmore area Rocky Mountain Outlook
- Hundreds stranded on northern Alberta highway overnight due to storm CTV News
- Tow ban closes sections of Highway 21, Yellowhead east of Edmonton amid blowing snow Sherwood Park News
- Special weather statement upgraded to blowing snow warning in Red Deer County The Albertan
Epstein survivor: Meeting the King would be a ‘grand step’
A Buckingham Palace source confirmed the Royals will not meet with survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during their state visit to the US.
Meeting with the King would ‘demonstrate human dignity’, says Epstein survivor
A Buckingham Palace source confirmed the Royals will not meet with survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during their state visit to the US.
Macron Pledges France Will Stand By Greece Against Turkey – Greek City Times
- Macron Pledges France Will Stand By Greece Against Turkey Greek City Times
- Paris and Athens exchange mutual defense pledges amid geopolitical turmoil politico.eu
- Macron: France will stand by Greece if its sovereignty is threatened eKathimerini.com
- Greece and France Sign New Agreements, Deepening Strategic Alliance GreekReporter.com
- France and Greece to renew defence pact for another five years Reuters
US to allow firing squads, gas, and electrocution for federal executions
In a memo, the Department of Justice says the move will "strengthen" the death penalty and deter crime.
US justice department steps in on behalf of xAI in Colorado regulation case
Move creates conflict between state and administration as Trump seeks federal framework over states handling issue
The US justice department said on Friday it had intervened in a lawsuit by Elon Musk’s xAI challenging a Colorado law aimed at regulating artificial intelligence systems.
In its intervention, the justice department said the law violated the 14th amendment’s equal protection guarantee by requiring companies to guard against unintended discriminatory effects while allowing some discrimination aimed at promoting diversity.
Continue reading...Colorado funeral home owner sentenced to 30 years in decomposing bodies case
Carie Hallford, 48, whose ex-husband, Jon, was earlier sentenced, expressed remorse over corpse abuse scheme
The co-owner of a Colorado funeral home was sentenced in state court on Friday to 30 years in prison for her part in a corpse abuse scheme that involved hiding nearly 200 decomposing bodies.
Carie Hallford, 48, was also sentenced to 18 years in prison earlier this month after pleading guilty to a federal fraud charge related to the scandal.
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