- Two men killed in Hezbollah rocket attack on Nahariya, IDF pounds southern Lebanon The Times of Israel
- Two killed from missiles from Lebanon despite IAF interceptions The Jerusalem Post
- Trump Names Steven Witkoff, Megadonor and Personal Friend, as Mideast Envoy Haaretz
- Israel's missile defense intercepts dozens of rockets fired from Lebanon as one direct hit sparks blaze The Associated Press
- IDF Announces Expansion Of Humanitarian Zone In Gaza | LIVE BLOG i24NEWS
Haiti could be ‘completely isolated’ as gunfire closes main airport again
US issues new alert after Spirit and JetBlue planes were hit by bullets on Monday amid rampant gang violence.
Israel’s Herzog says he hopes to see ‘results’ after Biden meeting
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog emphasised the US administration’s commitment to 'changing the Middle East.'
ICJ rules Armenia, Azerbaijan discrimination cases can proceed
Top UN court confirms jurisdiction to hear the two countries' mutual discrimination claims over Nagorno-Karabakh.
State Department won’t say if Israel met Gaza aid deadline
“We have not made an assessment that the Israelis are in violation of US law.”
US House to vote on anti-NGO bill that could target pro-Palestinian groups
With Trump headed back to the White House, the bill empowers the incoming administration to crack down on any dissent.
Its Birthrate Falling, Russia Targets Child-Free Lifestyles – The New York Times
- Its Birthrate Falling, Russia Targets Child-Free Lifestyles The New York Times
- Russia is shrinking; the Kremlin says child-free ideology is to blame The Washington Post
- Russian Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning ‘Childfree Propaganda’ The Moscow Times
- Russia moves to ban content promoting ‘childlessness’ in latest effort to boost birth rate Semafor
- Russia lawmakers pass bill banning "child-free propaganda" CBS News
Neom CEO departs as Saudi Arabia scales back mega-projects
No reason given for departure of Nadhmi al-Nasr, longtime CEO of $500bn project launched by Mohammed bin Salman
Nadhmi al-Nasr, the longtime chief executive of the $500bn Saudi development project Neom launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has departed, according to a Neom statement issued on Tuesday that did not give a reason for the departure.
Prince Mohammed has poured hundreds of billions of dollars into development projects through the kingdom’s PIF sovereign wealth fund.
Continue reading...Justin Welby: why archbishop chosen for his managerial skills had to go
Failure to tackle Church of England’s safeguarding issues and own knowledge of abuse reflect religions’ denial
In earlier times it used to be more straightforward: archbishops of Canterbury such as Thomas Becket and William Laud used to get it in the neck from the king; or, in the case of Simon Sudbury, who was killed in the 14th-century Peasants’ Revolt, at the hands of the mob.
Now, it is more likely to be a politician. Justin Welby has resigned after having lost the confidence of the Church of England over his failure to tackle the institution’s chaotic handling of safeguarding, and his own personal culpability in failing to spot his own vulnerability, arising from his links to and knowledge of the rapacious abuser John Smyth.
Continue reading...Emboldened by Trump Win, Israeli Minister Vows West Bank Annexation in 2025 – Common Dreams
- Emboldened by Trump Win, Israeli Minister Vows West Bank Annexation in 2025 Common Dreams
- Trump’s Win Spurs New Push for West Bank Annexation in Israel The Wall Street Journal
- This Is How Netanyahu Will Annex the West Bank Haaretz
- Trump win means ‘time has come’ to annex parts of West Bank, Israeli minister says The Washington Post
- Israel's West Bank settlers hope Trump's return will pave the way for major settlement expansion The Associated Press
Spain’s flood-hit areas brace for new storms
Valencia official warns impact of new rainfall could be severe due to the amount of mud already on the ground.
When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down
Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression.
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.