Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger being considered
Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.
IDF says strike killed final Hamas member who took part in kidnapping Shani Louk – The Times of Israel
- IDF says strike killed final Hamas member who took part in kidnapping Shani Louk The Times of Israel
- Hamas terrorist who kidnapped Shani Louk killed by IDF The Jerusalem Post
- IDF kills three Hamas terrorists, including commander, during latests Gaza strikes Yahoo
- IDF eliminates senior Hamas security official in Gaza City Israel National News
- IDF eliminates Hamas operatives in Gaza, including terrorist linked to Shani Louk abduction Ynetnews
Florida kills 77-year-old man in state’s 18th execution of year
Vietnam veteran William Reaves executed by lethal injection despite letter from fellow veterans urging halt
Florida carried out its 18th execution of the year on Tuesday under Republican governor Ron DeSantis’s aggressive use of the death penalty in his final term.
William Reaves, 77, was pronounced dead at 6.12pm following a three-drug injection at Florida state prison near Starke. He was convicted of first-degree murder in the 1986 shooting death of Indian River county deputy Richard Raczkowski.
Continue reading...Alabama governor commutes sentence of prisoner on death row
Toforest Johnson’s death penalty reduced to life in prison without parole over doubts about his conviction
Toforest Johnson, an Alabama death row inmate, will no longer face execution after the state’s Republican governor commuted his sentence amid increasing doubts about his conviction.
Kay Ivey, the Alabama governor, commuted Johnson’s sentence to life in prison without parole in the 1995 murder of William Hardy, a Jefferson county deputy sheriff. Johnson has long maintained he is innocent, and several former public officials, as well the local district attorney, have argued he should receive a new trial.
Continue reading...Case of mysterious medieval skeleton buried in Roman-era sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey finally solved – Live Science
- Case of mysterious medieval skeleton buried in Roman-era sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey finally solved Live Science
- Mystery of Roman sarcophagus unearthed at Westminster Abbey solved at last, expert says The Guardian
- Roman sarcophagus inside Westminster Abbey originally held a different body Popular Science
- Mystery skeleton found in Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey may finally have an identity Phys.org
- Ælfwig may be buried in a Westminster Abbey sarcophagus — Live Science UA.NEWS
Ukrainian refugees face growing hostility in Poland – PBS
- Ukrainian refugees face growing hostility in Poland PBS
- Germany sees rise in Ukraine war refugees as Poland numbers plunge further The Brussels Times
- Hostility toward Ukrainian refugees is growing in Poland — PBS NewsHour UA.NEWS
- No Longer a Million: The Number of Ukrainian Refugees in Poland Has Dropped Significantly Visit Ukraine Today
Alberta’s decisive decision to stay in Canada gives Carney backing to take on Trump
The overwhelming vote by Alberta to stay in Canada gives Mark Carney political capital to focus on remaking the country's economy, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.
Alberta’s decisive decision to stay in Canada gives Carney backing to take on Trump
The overwhelming vote by Alberta to stay in Canada gives Mark Carney political capital to focus on remaking the country's economy, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.
Madison earns spot on prestigious ‘Best of the World’ list – Wisconsin State Journal
- Madison earns spot on prestigious 'Best of the World' list Wisconsin State Journal
- Madison named one of National Geographic's must-visit destinations for 2027 WKOW
- Baltimore makes list of best places in the world to visit in 2027. Here's why it was chosen. CBS News
- 25 must-visit destinations for 2027, according to National Geographic CNN
- Baltimore named as 1 of the best places in the world to visit in coveted list Baltimore Sun
Drone strike on a market in disputed African region of Abyei kills at least 153 – CNN
Poland’s government votes to ease abortion laws in challenge to conservative president – POLITICO.eu
- Poland’s government votes to ease abortion laws in challenge to conservative president POLITICO.eu
- Poland’s parliament votes to ease abortion ban but faces likely veto from president The Guardian
- Polish lawmakers vote to ease abortion ban, but face likely presidential veto Reuters
- Polish bishop defends unborn as abortion bills advance The Pillar
- Polish parliament votes to liberalize abortion access Le Monde.fr
Italy to deploy 500 troops to Milan after days of protests and looting
Government planning tougher security measures as France also says military forces will be deployed
Italy’s government is sending 500 soldiers to Milan and vowed a “firm response from the state” after protests against the cost of living descended into clashes with police, vandalism and looting. Further demonstrations are planned on Saturday.
The government of the far-right prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, also announced new security measures, including an offence of violent participation in a demonstration, tougher penalties for rioters, and financial liability for parents whose children take part in vandalism and looting.
Continue reading...Pete Hegseth met with Netanyahu during unannounced trip to Israel – USA Today
- Pete Hegseth met with Netanyahu during unannounced trip to Israel USA Today
- Hegseth Said to Make Unannounced Visit to Israel for Talks With Netanyahu The New York Times
- Hegseth makes unannounced trip and other Mideast news AP News
- Hegseth meets Netanyahu as US, Israel discuss renewed Iran strikes NewsNation
- Pete Hegseth, Benjamin Netanyahu meet in Israel ahead of elections The Jerusalem Post
Suspect arrested after historic town hall set alight – French media
The spire of the clock tower at Limoges city hall dramatically collapsed as it was engulfed in flames on Saturday.
Why Greece’s alliances failed to prevent eastern Libya’s maritime deal with Turkey – Middle East Eye
- Why Greece's alliances failed to prevent eastern Libya's maritime deal with Turkey Middle East Eye
- Egypt rejects Libyan approval of maritime deal with Turkey Reuters
- Turkey-Libya maritime deal a 'troubling' threat to Israel, expert warns 'Post' The Jerusalem Post
- Libya approves contentious Turkey deal over Mediterranean waters AP News
- Eastern Libya parliament approves 2019 maritime deal with Turkiye Al Jazeera
A Jewish Currents Guide to the Israeli Elections – Jewish Currents
- A Jewish Currents Guide to the Israeli Elections Jewish Currents
- What Could Swing Israel’s Election? Thousands Living in the U.S. The New York Times
- Win or Lose, Netanyahu Has Reshaped Israeli Politics in His Image Bloomberg.com
- ‘There’s a lot of racism, a lot of hatred’: Far right gains predicted as Israel heads to the polls The Guardian
- A look at key parties in Israel’s Oct. 27 election seen as a referendum on Netanyahu AP News
Woke French student mocked owners who lost stores in riots — then her jet-set life was revealed: ‘Your little shops, that’s cute’ – New York Post
Trump and Zelensky at loggerheads despite new optimism
The Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.
Trump and Zelensky appear at loggerheads despite Oslo optimism
The Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.
US has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine about Russian strikes, says Zelenskyy
Advance warnings of missile attacks were seemingly suspended last week by the White House, but Ukraine’s president says: ‘Now it works’
The US has resumed sharing intelligence with Kyiv about Russian missile strikes, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday after a meeting with the US envoy Steve Witkoff in Norway.
He said Ukraine was again receiving advance warnings of ballistic missile attacks, which were seemingly suspended last week by the White House. “Now it works. It’s great,” he said, adding that the US move would save lives.
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