Truck crash in Egypt kills 18, many of them child labourers
Two pick-up trucks collide in Ismailia, Egypt, leaving 18 dead, mostly children working as agricultural labourers.
UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls denied access to further education
UNESCO says the figure could reach four million by 2030 unless Taliban reverses policy.
Venezuela and Israel restore consular ties as relations warm
Despite cutting diplomatic ties with Israel in 2009, Caracas has shifted alignment in wake of Maduro abduction.
Live updates: Over 200 dead in Colombia earthquake, with rescuers unable to reach epicenter yet – CNN
- Live updates: Over 200 dead in Colombia earthquake, with rescuers unable to reach epicenter yet CNN
- Colombia quake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors Reuters
- Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake BBC
- Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people NPR
- Colombia Quake Chases Teenage Venezuelan Brothers From Their New Home The New York Times
Tightened blockade on Gaza causes prices to soar
As Israel tightens its blockade on Gaza, both lighters and fans have become the backbone of energy in the strip.
Paramount CEO may remove operations from California over stalled merger
Paramount's CEO David Ellison warns of a California exit if the US state does not agree to talks, according to reports.
‘Justice at last’: Syrians react to Assad death sentence
Syrians gathered to celebrate after a court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia.
South Africa mine collapse kills 14 suspected illegal miners
At least 14 suspected illegal miners were killed and eight injured when a mine dump collapsed in South Africa.
Tourists rush to Iceland to witness rare total solar eclipse
Iceland is preparing for a total solar eclipse with hundreds of visitors expected in the country.
Hunt For New Mobile Missile Defense Radar Reinforced By Lessons From Iran War – TWZ
Rights groups launch new legal challenge to Trump campaign against ICC
Prominent organisation charge sanctions against international tribunal trample consitutional rights, hinder their work.
Trump Hardens Stance on Iran, Clouding Hopes for Hormuz Deal – Bloomberg.com
Brazil’s Supreme Court to weigh cases that could weaken Amazon protections
The rulings could affect Indigenous land rights, soya farming and environmental safeguards across the Amazon rainforest.
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib to death
Syria’s ex-president Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib have been sentenced to death
Four crew killed in Red Sea attack while missile strike reported in Gulf – Reuters
- Four crew killed in Red Sea attack while missile strike reported in Gulf Reuters
- Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast AP News
- Six Killed in Houthi Strikes on Red Sea Ship, Yemeni Government Says The New York Times
- Houthis reportedly kill four in first deadly attack since start of Iran war BBC
- Four killed in Houthi attack on Red Sea cargo ship, sources say ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Driver who broke the sound barrier sets another speed record in hydrogen-powered car
British driver Andy Green reached 406.320 mph in car powered by two hydrogen internal combustion engines
The only person to break the sound barrier in a car earned another world record Tuesday in a show of force for hydrogen power.
British driver Andy Green reached 406.320 mph (653.908 kph) in a car powered by two hydrogen internal combustion engines with a combined 1,600 horsepower, setting the record for that vehicle category, according to the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, the international governing body of motor sports.
Continue reading...Drone strikes hit Libya’s key western oil town and a car bomb kills an officer in the east – AP News
- Drone strikes hit Libya’s key western oil town and a car bomb kills an officer in the east AP News
- Libya oil refinery fire: Firefighters battle huge blaze after drone attack BBC
- Drone strike sparks massive blaze at Libya’s Zawiya refinery ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Huge fire breaks out at Libya’s Zawiya refinery after drone attack Al Jazeera
- Libya's NOC says Zawiya refinery may halt operations after attacks Reuters
Florida paddleboarder rescues woman from alligator attack
Mike Heard used his paddle to strike gator that had latched on to swimmer in Silver River after hearing yells of ‘Gator!’
A Florida paddleboarder rescued a woman from an alligator attack in Marion county over the weekend.
On Saturday, an alligator bit the woman on the arm while she was swimming in the Silver River, according to local reports citing Marion county authorities.
Continue reading...US jury in Luigi Mangione murder trial to remain anonymous
The closely watched state trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is set to begin next month.
Will Andy Burnham’s everyday fixes be enough to get the public on his side?
The prime minister’s money-saving policies are popular but they are yet to convince voters he can take on the big things
It was last year that Martin Lewis, the money-saving guru, advised the government to find “100 small things that piss people off” and set about sorting them out.
That approach has been adopted almost immediately by Andy Burnham since entering office, as he began his programme of “everyday fixes” to tackle problems that can be dealt with through minor policy tweaks.
Continue reading...