Israel frees four more Lebanese prisoners in Red Cross-mediated handover
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun praises the release and thanks US President Donald Trump for his efforts.
Ukraine Was Invited to Moscow for Talks and a Possible Meeting With Putin, Budanov Reveals – Kyiv Post
- Ukraine Was Invited to Moscow for Talks and a Possible Meeting With Putin, Budanov Reveals Kyiv Post
- After Fighting Russia Fiercely, He Wants to Forge Ukraine’s Path to Peace The New York Times
- Russia-Ukraine peace talks could begin next year, ex-MI6 chief says Financial Times
- Realistic Conditions for Ceasefire Unlikely Before Spring, Budanov Says UNITED24 Media
- Moscow, Kyiv meet for US-brokered talks after fresh attacks Arab News PK
Former labor secretary misused funds and drank on the job, report finds – The Washington Post
- Former labor secretary misused funds and drank on the job, report finds The Washington Post
- Former labor secretary drank at the office and misused resources, probe finds CNN
- Former Labor secretary allegedly fueled toxic workplace, drank on job, misused funds, watchdog report finds Politico
- Former Trump Cabinet official had 'inappropriately close' relationship with bodyguard, IG finds Fox News
- Former Labor Secretary Stoked Dysfunction and Toxicity, Department Report Finds The New York Times
‘A rare moment of joy’: Nepal tunnel rescues bring hope for more flood survivors
There are still hundreds of workers trapped in a network of tunnels that run along the Trishuli river.
‘A rare moment of joy’: Nepal tunnel rescues bring hope for more flood survivors
There are still hundreds of workers trapped in a network of tunnels that run along the Trishuli river.
Third German grid sabotage attempt as state election looms – Yahoo News Singapore
- Third German grid sabotage attempt as state election looms Yahoo News Singapore
- Germany news: Police raid vehicle of suspected grid saboteur DW.com
- German Police Secure Explosive Devices Targeting Power Grid Bloomberg.com
- German police react to new sabotage attempts on power grids, Bild reports Reuters
- German power grid sabotage attack linked to ‘climate extremism’ France 24
Why is Farage’s Reform accused of violating the UK’s foreign funding rules?
Undercover footage allegedly shows top Reform officials discussing ways to evade foreign funding laws.
Deadly escalation in Black Sea attacks prompts fears of even higher food prices
Russian and Ukrainian strikes in July killed more crew than in whole war to that month, preventing grain exports
A summer of hostilities in the Black Sea proved deadly for seafarers, as Russia and Ukraine attacked each other’s ships and port infrastructure, preventing vital grain exports and prompting concerns that the conflict will push global food prices even higher.
More crew were killed in the Black Sea in July than during the entirety of the war before that month as the conflict has intensified, making the body of water the most dangerous in the world for commercial shipping. This is despite the conflict between the US and Iran, with vessels still being targeted in the strait of Hormuz, Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Continue reading...Meloni government becomes longest-serving in postwar Italy – DW.com
- Meloni government becomes longest-serving in postwar Italy DW.com
- Italy's Meloni just hit a major political milestone. Former leaders say economic reform must follow CNBC
- Marking record tenure, Meloni hails Italy's turn to stability Reuters
- Meloni’s Milestone Sets Stage for Election Battle With Italy’s Far Right Bloomberg.com
- After standing up to Trump, Italy's 'fierce' PM faces another big test ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Five EU countries in talks to set up return hubs by 2027 – Euronews.com
- Five EU countries in talks to set up return hubs by 2027 Euronews.com
- Five European nations seek deals to send migrants out of the EU Reuters
- Germany, partners aim to finalize 'return hubs' by year end dw.com
- Five EU nations inch towards deal on migrant ‘return hubs’ by 2027 Al Jazeera
- 5 EU nations agree on model to send rejected migrants to ‘return hubs’ as early as 2027 AP News
Can the Green Party’s Polanski take on Labour and win Starmer’s old seat?
Analysts say although Polanski has gained popularity, toppling Labour in its traditional stronghold may be difficult.
Woman, 45, killed in Florence in seventh alleged femicide in Italy since mid-August
Lorena Isceri was thrown off a motorway bridge, allegedly by ex-boyfriend Federico Vella
A 45-year-old woman abducted and thrown off a motorway bridge near Florence has become the seventh alleged femicide in Italy since mid-August.
Lorena Isceri was abducted on Thursday afternoon, allegedly by her ex-boyfriend, Federico Vella, in the Rifredi area of Florence, before being forced into the boot of his car and driven towards a bridge on the A1 motorway.
In the UK, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123 and the domestic abuse helpline is 0808 2000 247. In the US, the suicide prevention lifeline is 988 and the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14 and the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. Other international helplines can be found via www.befrienders.org
Continue reading...Russian drone strikes Ukraine Security Service HQ in central Kyiv – Euronews.com
Colombia president provokes disgust by posing with bodies of ‘terrorists’
Abelardo De La Espriella posts video of himself with rows of body bags as performative populism continues to sweep Americas
Colombia’s hardline president, Abelardo De La Espriella, has provoked outrage after posting a video on social media in which he strides through rows of white body bags that he says contained the corpses of 23 “neutralised” guerrillas.
De La Espriella took power last month vowing “all-out war” against illegal armed groups and he published the footage on Thursday in an apparent attempt to show he was fulfilling that pledge.
Continue reading...Philippine court orders arrest of VP Duterte over President Marcos threats – Al Jazeera
- Philippine court orders arrest of VP Duterte over President Marcos threats Al Jazeera
- Philippine vice president is ordered arrested for threats against the president npr.org
- Philippines’ Vice President Faces Arrest Over Assassination Threats The New York Times
- Philippine court issues warrant for VP Duterte's arrest in grave threats case Reuters
- Arrest warrant issued vs Sara Duterte over grave threats Inquirer.net
Javier Milei’s outburst over the Falklands is a mark of weakness – The Economist
- Javier Milei’s outburst over the Falklands is a mark of weakness The Economist
- Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder BBC
- Trump’s ‘retribution’ could now include Falklands as favor to Milei – and revenge on the UK The Guardian
- Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute as Trump questions U.S. support for Britain CNBC
- What to know about UK-controlled Falkland Islands after Argentina’s president stakes claim AP News
Two Muslim women journalists allege police assault in India
Two Muslim female journalists allege they were detained and brutally assaulted by police in India’s capital, Delhi.
Philippine court orders arrest of VP Duterte over President Marcos threats
Warrant follows charge she threatened to have Marcos, his wife and a cousin killed by a hitman.
Ireland’s Katie Taylor eyes fairytale finish to trailblazing boxing career
Unbeaten French challenger Flora Pili stands in the way of Taylor becoming undisputed world champion for a third time.
Putin Hit With Humiliating Warning as Air Travel Crisis Explodes – The Daily Beast
- Putin Hit With Humiliating Warning as Air Travel Crisis Explodes The Daily Beast
- Ukraine’s Next Goal Is to Shut Down Russia’s Commercial Airspace WSJ
- How Much Can Ukraine Disrupt Civilian Flights In Russia? Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says The Guardian
- Air Tanzania to resume flights to Russia on September 7 after temporary halt Reuters