Ebola spread in DR Congo ‘alarming’, charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area
Médicins Sans Frontières says that never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its declaration.
‘I will sleep with fear’: Romanians shaken after Russian drone strike
A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.
Three climbers die and one rescued after fall on Alaska’s Mount McKinley
Four were part of seven-person group that had traveled to US to ascend North America’s tallest mountain
Three people have died after falling while climbing Alaska’s Mount McKinley, according to officials. A fourth climber has been rescued.
The four were part of a seven-person group that had traveled to the United States to ascend Mount McKinley, also known as Denali, North America’s tallest mountain, according to information released by the Latvian Mountaineering Association.
Continue reading...Raheem Sterling made to feel ‘worthless’, says close source amid player’s arrest
Former England and Chelsea star arrested on M3 on Thursday under suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs
Raheem Sterling has been made to feel “disposable” after a decade at the top of football, a source close to the former England star has said, after his arrest on suspicion of driving “whilst unfit through drugs”.
The source said the former Man City and Chelsea winger, who is now playing for Feyenoord in the Netherlands, had been suffering from “immeasurable” psychological strain after an “extremely tough couple of years”.
Continue reading...Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.
Ian McKellen joins march for LGBTQ+ equality in Commonwealth countries
Actor among protesters in central London highlighting laws in 29 countries where same-sex relationships remain illegal
Ian McKellen has joined a march against the criminalisation of LGBTQ+ people in Commonwealth countries, calling it an “appalling situation”.
The Lord of the Rings star and activist joined protesters in central London on Saturday to highlight laws in 29 Commonwealth countries where same-sex relationships remain illegal.
Continue reading...UAE struck Iran dozens of times with US, Israeli intelligence – The Jerusalem Post
- UAE struck Iran dozens of times with US, Israeli intelligence The Jerusalem Post
- Exclusive | The U.A.E.’s Secret Role in the War Involved Dozens of Strikes on Iran WSJ
- UAE struck Iran dozens of times, with US and Israeli intel, during war and amid truce — WSJ The Times of Israel
- Report: UAE struck Iran dozens of times in coordination with Israel and U.S. Haaretz
- Gulf's other war: Inside UAE's hidden role behind strikes on Iran despite ceasefire — Report The Times of India
UAE struck Iran dozens of times with US, Israeli intelligence – The Jerusalem Post
- UAE struck Iran dozens of times with US, Israeli intelligence The Jerusalem Post
- Exclusive | The U.A.E.’s Secret Role in the War Involved Dozens of Strikes on Iran WSJ
- UAE struck Iran dozens of times, with US and Israeli intel, during war and amid truce — WSJ The Times of Israel
- Report: UAE struck Iran dozens of times in coordination with Israel and U.S. Haaretz
- Gulf's other war: Inside UAE's hidden role behind strikes on Iran despite ceasefire — Report The Times of India
Chicago-to-Minneapolis United Airlines flight diverted after attempted cockpit breach
Plane landed in Wisconsin and ‘unruly passenger’ was taken into custody before flight continued to Minnesota
A United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis from Chicago was reportedly diverted after an “unruly passenger” tried to breach the cockpit late on Friday.
The FBI and police responded to reports of a security concern with the passenger, who was detained by police at the Dane county regional airport in Madison, Wisconsin.
Continue reading...US not ‘turning back’ on Asia allies, but expects them to boost defence, says Hegseth
The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.
White House releases memo describing results of Trump’s health checkup
President in ‘excellent’ health, despite ‘lower leg swelling’ and hand bruising after fourth hospital visit in second term
Donald Trump has been grappling with “lower leg swelling” as well as “benign” hand bruising but remains in excellent health, the US president’s physician said in a memo released by the White House.
Citing the results of a recent examination, the memo from Dr Sean Barbabella said Trump “remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical function”.
Continue reading...Future of first Bramley apple tree in doubt as cottage where it stands is sold
Campaigners had hoped to buy property from Nottingham Trent University to maintain public access
Bramley apples are a staple in supermarkets across the UK and it all started in a house in Nottinghamshire. But now the future of the original fruit-bearing tree is in question after the garden where it stands has been sold by Nottingham Trent University (NTU).
The news has left campaigners aiming to turn it into a heritage site “gobsmacked”.
Continue reading...What’s gone wrong at Everyman and can the luxury cinema chain regain its magic?
More competition and loss-making sites are among the challenges for the new turnaround chief executive
With its comfy sofas and a menu of gourmet treats including Béarnaise smash burgers and trendy Whispering Angel rosé wine at £47 a bottle, Everyman has thrived as the go-to chain for a luxury cinema trip.
Yet a quarter of a century after reinventing the movie-going experience, growing from a single venue in Hampstead in London to a national player with 49 sites, the arthouse chain finds itself struggling as rivals ape its successful formula.
Continue reading...Animal welfare violations swarm Miami zoo owned by ex-drug kingpin in Tiger King
Endangered snow leopard had leg amputated and capybara died at Mario Tabraue’s controversial roadside facility
An endangered clouded leopard had a leg amputated and a capybara died following botched breeding attempts at a controversial Miami roadside zoo owned by a convicted drug trafficker featured in the Netflix documentary Tiger King.
Federal wildlife inspectors found multiple other violations during a March inspection at Zoological Wildlife Foundation (ZWF), including dilapidated, insecure or unsafe housing conditions for wild animals, filthy cages, and water and food contaminated with algae and dead insects.
Continue reading...Americans Hurt in Kuwait as Trump Sends Mixed Signals on War – Bloomberg.com
Americans Hurt in Kuwait as Trump Sends Mixed Signals on War – Bloomberg.com
Carcass of Timmy the humpback whale brought to shore in Denmark – NPR
US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology
The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.
US garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate ‘forever chemical’ air pollution, experts warn
The virtually indestructible Pfas waste puts largely low-income neighborhoods at risk, public health advocates say
The nation’s garbage incinerators are largely failing to eliminate Pfas “forever chemicals” air pollution, and are putting people in largely low-income neighborhoods at risk, public health advocates and independent experts warn.
The powerful waste management industry is increasingly pushing incinerators as a solution to virtually indestructible Pfas waste, and a new industry trade group report alleges Minnesota’s incinerators are reducing their forever chemical emissions by 99.6%. Other incinerator operators have made similar reduction claims.
Continue reading...Five Miners Are Rescued After Week Trapped in Flooded Laos Cave – The New York Times
- Five Miners Are Rescued After Week Trapped in Flooded Laos Cave The New York Times
- Rescuers free four more men from flooded Laos cave, two still missing Al Jazeera
- Four more men rescued after more than a week trapped in a flooded cave in Laos NBC News
- 1 miner rescued in dangerous operation after over a week trapped in flooded Laos cave: "He's healthy and he's alive" CBS News
- Rescue divers safely evacuate 5 men from cave in Laos Yahoo