US stock market tumbles again as Trump threatens tariffs on wine
Benchmark S&P 500 falls 1.39 percent, dragging index more than 10 percent below its February peak.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,114
These are the key developments on day 1,114 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Johns Hopkins to lose 2,000 jobs after Trump’s $800m cut in USAid funding
University says cut in funding ‘forcing us to wind down critical work’ as academics rally against job losses
Johns Hopkins University announced it was planning to cut more than 2,000 jobs after the Trump administration slashed $800m in grants to the renowned academic institution.
The funding for the positions had come from the US Agency for International Development, which the administration has gutted with massive cuts. A total of 247 domestic US workers and another 1,975 positions abroad in 44 countries will be affected by what amounts to the largest layoff in the history of the university.
Continue reading...The voice of Pope Francis and the magisterium of fragility – Vatican News – English
- The voice of Pope Francis and the magisterium of fragility Vatican News - English
- Church may have to 'rethink' the pontificate as Pope Francis remains in hospital Sky News
- Pope spends 12th anniversary as head of Catholic Church in hospital as recovery continues ABC News
- Pope's chest x-ray confirms his improvement, doctors say USCCB
- Pope marks 12 years in job in hospital - with cake - but future uncertain Yahoo
Watch: Passengers escape on to wing after plane catches fire
Passengers were evacuated with no injuries reported after an American Airlines flight caught fire at Denver International Airport.
The unexpected knock-on effect of Trump’s minerals ‘deal of the century’
The president once derided attempts to develop new green technology as a "green new scam" - but his deal could help boost the US's potential in the sector
Trump orders ideas from Pentagon for ‘unfettered’ access to Panama canal, officials say
Document described as interim national security guidance calls on US military to create options
The Trump administration has called on the Pentagon to provide military options to ensure the country has full access to the Panama canal, two US officials told Reuters on Thursday.
Donald Trump has said repeatedly he wants to “take back” the Panama canal, which is located at the narrowest part of the isthmus between North and South America and is considered one of the world’s most strategically important waterways, but he has not offered specifics about how he would do so, or if military action might be required.
Continue reading...Chinese restaurant apologizes after video of diners urinating into hotpot broth goes viral – CNN
- Chinese restaurant apologizes after video of diners urinating into hotpot broth goes viral CNN
- Haidilao compensates diners after teenagers urinate in soup BBC.com
- Restaurant chain in China compensates thousands after diner stands on table, urinates in hotpot CBS News
- Chinese Restaurant Chain Apologizes and Offers Thousands of Refunds After 2 Diners Urinated in Soup: Reports PEOPLE
- Thousands of diners to be compensated after men urinate in hot pot The Independent
Baby wombat grabber Sam Jones leaves Australia after intense backlash including from PM and immigration minister – The Guardian
- Baby wombat grabber Sam Jones leaves Australia after intense backlash including from PM and immigration minister The Guardian
- US tourist filmed running off with baby wombat flees Australia after visa threat CNN
- American influencer faces visa investigation in Australia after being filmed snatching baby wombat from mother Yahoo
- Sam Jones: US influencer who snatched baby wombat has left Australia BBC.com
- Influencer under fire for taking baby wombat from its mother ABC News
UN report accuses Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians. Netanyahu claims anti-Israel bias – The Associated Press
- UN report accuses Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians. Netanyahu claims anti-Israel bias The Associated Press
- Gaza war: UN experts accuse Israel of 'genocidal acts' and sexual violence BBC.com
- Rights probe alleges sexual violence against Palestinians by Israeli forces used as ‘method of war’ UN News
- Navi Pillay’s antisemitic commission of infamy JNS.org
- U.N. Accuses Israel of Targeting Reproductive Health Facilities in Gaza The New York Times
Syria leader signs temporary constitution for five-year transition
The document enshrines separation of powers and guarantees women's rights, freedom of expression and media freedom.
Europe pushes for greater role in Ukraine talks, postwar security – The Washington Post
- Europe pushes for greater role in Ukraine talks, postwar security The Washington Post
- Deterrence is a key issue as army chiefs from 30-plus countries talk about a Ukraine force The Associated Press
- Europe’s top defense ministers back Ukraine, won’t promise troops Defense News
- UK and France Race to Draft Ukraine Troops Plan Trump Will Buy Bloomberg
- UK, France lead talks among 37 countries on 'coalition of the willing' in Ukraine, Bloomberg reports Kyiv Independent
‘They killed all these young people’ – BBC investigates alleged massacre in rebel-held Congolese city
The BBC speaks to multiple sources who say M23 fighters hunted down and killed young men in Goma.
‘They killed all these young people’ – BBC investigates alleged massacre in rebel-held Congolese city
The BBC speaks to multiple witnesses who say M23 fighters hunted down and killed young men in Goma.
Musk Retweets ‘Hitler Didn’t Murder Millions’ Message Amid Ongoing Nazi Controversy – Forbes
- Musk Retweets ‘Hitler Didn’t Murder Millions’ Message Amid Ongoing Nazi Controversy Forbes
- Musk shares post that Hitler didn’t kill millions; public workers did. Union rages The Independent
- Musk Boosts Claim That Hitler Wasn’t to Blame for Holocaust The Daily Beast
- Musk shares claim that Stalin, Hitler didn't murder millions: 'Public sector workers did' Haaretz
- Elon Musk reiterates ‘everyone is Hitler’ jibe at Democrats after Tesla stock recovers 6% from five-year low Mint
Mexicans searching for missing relatives uncover possible mass killing site in Jalisco state – The Associated Press
- Mexicans searching for missing relatives uncover possible mass killing site in Jalisco state The Associated Press
- Inside a Mexican cartel ‘extermination’ camp: Ovens, shoes and teeth The Washington Post
- Mexico's attorney general promises full investigation into mass grave Reuters Canada
- Mexico: 200 pairs of shoes found at clandestine crematorium The Guardian
- Mexico to Investigate Site of Human Remains at Jalisco Ranch Bloomberg
Arrests at Trump Tower as Mahmoud Khalil demonstrations continue
Outrage continues to grow as Trump administration tries to deport US permanent resident over pro-Palestine protests.
Holi 2025: India comes alive with the festival of colours
The festival, celebrated in India and abroad, commemorates the victory of good over evil.
China Is ‘Laughing’ at US Trade Wars, EU Top Diplomat Says – Bloomberg
- China Is ‘Laughing’ at US Trade Wars, EU Top Diplomat Says Bloomberg
- Trump's Spat With Ukraine Opens Door for China in Europe Newsweek
- Xi’s envoy on charm offensive to woo EU leaders bruised by Trump The Times
- Opinion | How China can use US-EU split to hasten more multipolar world South China Morning Post
- Can the Western bloc survive Trump’s transactional politics? ThinkChina
U.N. report accuses Israel of sexual violence, ‘genocidal acts’ in Gaza – The Washington Post
- U.N. report accuses Israel of sexual violence, ‘genocidal acts’ in Gaza The Washington Post
- Gaza war: UN experts accuse Israel of 'genocidal acts' and sexual violence BBC.com
- UN-backed rights experts hear Palestinians' allegations of abuse in Israeli custody during the war The Associated Press
- U.N. Accuses Israel of Targeting Reproductive Health Facilities in Gaza The New York Times
- Israeli attacks on Gaza maternity wards and IVF clinic ‘genocidal acts’, says UN The Guardian