Apple boss says its DEI programmes may change
His comments came as shareholders rejected a call for the firm to consider ending its diversity practices.
‘Everyone wants to go back home’: Inside Catatumbo’s displacement crisis
In Catatumbo, fighting has forced over 55,000 people from their homes. What does it mean for Colombia’s peace process?
Far-right Romanian politician who led canceled presidential vote is questioned by prosecutors – ABC News
- Far-right Romanian politician who led canceled presidential vote is questioned by prosecutors ABC News
- Romania launches criminal inquiry against far-right presidential frontrunner Reuters
- Pro-Russia Romanian presidential candidate questioned by prosecutors, his team says CNN
- Romania Opens Criminal Case Against Calin Georgescu The New York Times
- Romanian far-right presidential frontrunner taken into custody after JD Vance's rebuke of European elections Fox News
‘No one talks about this’: Remembering Germany’s role in colonising Africa
How do Germans remember - or forget - their colonial history and role in the Berlin Conference that carved up Africa?
Merz dashes to Paris for surprise talks with Macron as security fears weigh on EU – POLITICO Europe
- Merz dashes to Paris for surprise talks with Macron as security fears weigh on EU POLITICO Europe
- Merz makes surprise trip to Paris for talks with Macron DW (English)
- Macron to Host Next German Chancellor to Discuss Trump, Ukraine Bloomberg
- Merz travels to Paris for dinner with Macron Euronews
- France's Macron and Germany's Merz agree new chapter in relations, source says Reuters
The US Constitution was not made to protect against Trump
The belief that the US Constitution can protect against despotism has always been an illusion.
Chile power cut: ‘We were trapped like sardines in the dark’
Millions of people in Chile had their routines disrupted by an almost nationwide power cut.
Why are Israeli troops occupying more and more of Syria?
Israel has bombed Syria, just days after Netanyahu said Syrian troops are banned from entering the south.
The US lines up Latin American cooperation for migrant deportations – The Associated Press
Death toll in Sudan military plane crash rises to 46 – The Associated Press
- Death toll in Sudan military plane crash rises to 46 The Associated Press
- Sudanese army plane crashes, 46 killed including major general The Arab Weekly
- Video: Military plane crashes in Sudan Al Jazeera English
- Sudan: More than 40 killed in military plane crash DW (English)
- 46 Killed After Sudan Military Plane Crashes Into Residential Area NDTV
Netanyahu’s political calculus that sent tanks into Jenin
Palestinians took selfies with three Israeli tanks sent into Jenin, analysts said their deployment was performative.
Russia reports massive Ukraine drone attack on strategic port and logistics hub – ABC News
- Russia reports massive Ukraine drone attack on strategic port and logistics hub ABC News
- Russian drones hit Ukraine's Kyiv region, energy sector in overnight attack Reuters
- Russia unleashes biggest drone attack of Ukraine war on eve of anniversary POLITICO Europe
- Russian attack on Kyiv Oblast: Body found under rubble, death toll rises to 2 – photos Ukrainska Pravda
- Russia launches largest drone attack on Ukraine on eve of third year of war CBS News
State of emergency declared after blackout plunges most of Chile into darkness – CNN
- State of emergency declared after blackout plunges most of Chile into darkness CNN
- Chile Declares Curfew as Power Outage Sweeps Country The New York Times
- Electricity returns to most of Chile after a sweeping blackout, but questions remain The Associated Press
- Santiago play suspended due to curfew ATP Tour
- Chile power cut: 'We were trapped like sardines in the dark' BBC.com
Mother of Egypt detainee ready to end hunger strike if UK makes progress
Laila Soueif was hospitalised with low blood sugar this week as she tries to secure release of son Alaa Abd el-Fattah
A mother declared at risk of sudden death due to her 150-day hunger strike to free her jailed son has been persuaded to end her fast if UK ministers show any sign of progress in efforts to seek his release.
Laila Soueif, 68, is seeking the release of her son, the British-Egyptian prize-winning writer Alaa Abd el-Fattah, from a jail in Cairo. She has attempted to protest outside Downing Street for an hour each weekday to keep her son’s cause in the minds of ministers.
Continue reading...TV presenter Henry Kelly dies aged 78
Irish journalist hosted gameshows including Going for Gold and Game for a Laugh in the 1980s and 90s
Henry Kelly, who presented TV shows such as Going for Gold and Game for a Laugh, has died aged 78.
His family said he “died peacefully” on Tuesday “after a period of ill health”.
Continue reading...Covid inquiry to hear evidence about Michelle Mone-linked firm in private
Chair rules that details about PPE contracts given to company linked to Tory peer will be heard in closed session
The Covid inquiry will hear detailed evidence about the multimillion-pound PPE contracts awarded during the crisis to a company linked to the Conservative peer Michelle Mone, but in private, the inquiry chair has ruled.
The National Crime Agency has since May 2021 been investigating potential criminal offences committed in the procurement of the contracts awarded to the company, PPE Medpro, and argued that its investigation could be prejudiced if the inquiry heard evidence in public.
Continue reading...BP to almost double oil and gas production by 2030 in move away from green goals
Firm will be selective about investing in low-carbon options, slashing more than $5bn from previous green plan
BP is almost doubling its target for oil and gas production by the end of the decade and slashing its spending on low-carbon energy as part of a fundamental reset of the troubled company away from previous green goals.
The FTSE 100 fossil fuel company has promised shareholders it will increase its planned oil and gas production by 2030 to the equivalent of about 2.4m barrels a day – almost twice the figure in its net zero plan set out five years ago.
Continue reading...Police cited ‘malfunctioning’ barrier in New Orleans attack but didn’t take up maker’s offer to inspect and repair
Manufacturer says city has not taken up its offer to inspect – and, if necessary, repair – blockade at no cost
After the deadly truck ramming attack on New Orleans’s Bourbon Street early on New Year’s Day, local police said they had intentionally left down a hydraulic barrier meant to prevent such violence because it had a history of malfunctioning – prompting the blockade’s manufacturer to contact the city with an urgent offer of free inspection and maintenance, according to recently obtained emails.
“We would like to bring out a technician for no charge in order to inspect all the Delta Scientific barriers in New Orleans and ensure they are functional and offer any solutions for maintenance or repairs needed,” Dianne Kennedy, the company’s assistant to general counsel and manager of contracts, wrote to the office of the New Orleans mayor, LaToya Cantrell.
Continue reading...What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month? – The Associated Press
- What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month? The Associated Press
- Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan begins this weekend. Here's what the religious holiday means to Muslims IndyStar
- Ramadan is almost here. 5 tips to boost your wellbeing and energy levels if you’re fasting The Conversation Indonesia
- When is Ramadan 2025? Date, Time, Prayer, Sehri & Iftar Timing for all cities in the US The Economic Times
- When does Ramadan start? What to know about Islam's holy month before it begins Friday Yahoo
Grenfell Tower: seven organisations face debarment from government contracts
Possible action comes as ministers announce plans to improve building safety and strengthen accountability
Seven organisations involved in the Grenfell Tower disaster face possible debarment from government contracts as ministers set out plans to improve building safety and strengthen accountability.
The government has accepted the findings of the final Grenfell Tower inquiry report and pledged to take action on all the recommendations.
Consulting on a new college of fire and rescue later in 2025 to improve training and professionalism of firefighters.
Stopping unqualified individuals from making critical fire safety decisions, by legally requiring fire risk assessors to have their competence certified.
Continuing implementation of a new residential personal emergency evacuation plan policy to improve the fire safety and evacuation of disabled and vulnerable residents in high-rise and higher-risk residential buildings, engaging with relevant stakeholders on the implementation.
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