Madagascar’s military leader thanks Gen Z protesters as he is sworn in
Colonel Michael Randrianirina takes his oath of office in front of crowds days after seizing power.
Trump to pay Ice and border agents amid shutdown as other federal workers go unpaid
Administration reportedly promises ‘supercheck’ covering shutdown pay for law enforcement officers across DHS
The Trump administration has promised tens of thousands of federal agents carrying out his immigration crackdown that they will be paid during the government shutdown, according to emails seen by Reuters, even as other federal workers go without pay.
The pay plan was communicated to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) staff on Wednesday in separate internal emails seen by Reuters.
Continue reading...An army colonel who led a lightning-fast coup takes over as Madagascar’s president – AP News
- An army colonel who led a lightning-fast coup takes over as Madagascar’s president AP News
- Urgent advisory for exotic destination warns of 'criminal gangs' and 'violent crime' Fox News
- Madagascar’s President Was Ousted After Youth Protests. Now What? The New York Times
- ‘Gen Z gave us the victory’: how young protesters toppled Madagascar’s leader The Guardian
- Madagascar military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina sworn in as president and thanks protesters BBC
Mongolia’s prime minister ousted after 4 months in ruling party feud – AP News
How would US Tomahawk missiles change the Ukraine-Russia war?
The BBC's Jonathan Beale explains what impact the weapons might have if the US decides to send them to Ukraine.
Five takeaways from NYC mayoral debate as Mamdani and Cuomo clash
The three leading candidates for New York City mayor have been making their case to lead America's biggest city.
Former Marigold referee found dead after bear attack – F4W/WON
- Former Marigold referee found dead after bear attack F4W/WON
- Bears have killed a record 7 people in Japan this year NBC News
- Bears kill seven people in Japan this year as attacks hit record high BBC
- Mutilated body believed to be onsen worker attacked by bear 朝日新聞
- 3 People Mauled to Death by Bears in Span of 1 Week, Including Man Who Was Decapitated People.com
World’s most powerful passports: US falls from top 10 in historic low – Euronews.com
- World’s most powerful passports: US falls from top 10 in historic low Euronews.com
- US drops out of world’s most powerful passport top 10 list for the first time CNN
- The world’s most—and least—powerful passports The Economist
- U.S. falls out of top 10 on list of the world’s most powerful passports The Washington Post
- Canadians have visa-free access to more countries than Americans: report Global News
Massive fire engulfs ATAN oil depot in occupied Crimea after night attack, power substations also hit – Euromaidan Press
- Massive fire engulfs ATAN oil depot in occupied Crimea after night attack, power substations also hit Euromaidan Press
- Inside Ukraine's drone campaign to blitz Russia’s energy industry Reuters
- To Inflict Pain on Russians, Ukraine’s Drones Zero In on Oil Refineries The New York Times
- Ukraine war briefing: Crimea oil depot burns as Russia feels effects on fuel supply The Guardian
- BBC Verify Live: Assessing Russian fuel shortages, and video shows Gaza executions BBC
Infectious diseases in Gaza ‘spiralling out of control’, says WHO – as it happened
UN official says: ‘Whether meningitis … diarrhoea, respiratory illnesses, we’re talking about a mammoth amount of work’. This live blog is closed
We’ve got a bit more from the UN’s World Food Programme on the situation in Gaza.
WFP spokeswoman Abeer Etefa told a media briefing in Geneva that, from Saturday until Wednesday, around 230 trucks with 2,800 tonnes of food supplies crossed into Gaza.
Continue reading...Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton surrenders after indictment
Trump critic also expected to appear in court to face charges that he mishandled classified information
John Bolton, the former national security adviser to Donald Trump who has since become one of the US president’s biggest Republican critics, surrendered to authorities on Friday to face criminal charges that he mishandled classified information. He was expected to make an initial appearance in court later in the day.
The justice department filed federal charges against Bolton in federal court in Maryland on Thursday, accusing him of transmitting and retaining highly classified information under the Espionage Act.
Continue reading...UK seeks to reverse ban on Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa game – NBC News
- UK seeks to reverse ban on Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa game NBC News
- No Maccabi Tel Aviv fans allowed at Aston Villa for Europa League tie BBC
- UK police face pressure to reverse ban on Israeli soccer fans at Birmingham match AP News
- Starmer Objects as Police Bar Israeli Team’s Fans From U.K. Soccer Game The New York Times
- Islamists celebrate as Jews restricted from UK soccer match The Jerusalem Post
Giorgia Meloni condemns Italian union leader for ‘Trump courtesan’ remark
Prime minister says CGIL head is ‘clouded by resentment’ and accuses the left of hypocrisy towards women
Giorgia Meloni has condemned the boss of Italy’s biggest trade union after he referred to the prime minister as the “courtesan” of Donald Trump.
Maurizio Landini, the leader of CGIL, which organised several pro-Palestinian protests before the Gaza ceasefire deal, made the remarks on TV on Tuesday, the day after world leaders, including Meloni, met in Egypt for a Middle East peace summit.
Continue reading...Hannibal Gadhafi, son of late Libyan leader, ordered released in Lebanon if he pays $11 million bail – AP News
EU offers to buy US weapons for Ukraine using Russia’s frozen assets – Financial Times
- EU offers to buy US weapons for Ukraine using Russia’s frozen assets Financial Times
- EU leaders urge swift action on unlocking frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine, document shows CNBC
- Ukraine could use reparations loan to buy weapons outside Europe, document shows Reuters
- UK and Canada to Join EU Plan to Tap Russian Assets for Ukraine Bloomberg.com
- Brussels wants to grab another €25B from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine politico.eu
Explosion Destroys Vehicles Outside Home of Italian Journalist – The New York Times
- Explosion Destroys Vehicles Outside Home of Italian Journalist The New York Times
- Car of investigative journalist threatened by Italian mafia is destroyed by bomb minutes after his daughter walks by CBS News
- Italian investigative journalism TV host targeted in bomb attack near Rome The Guardian
- Explosive device destroys prominent Italian journalist Sigfrido Ranucci’s car outside his home: ‘Serious act of intimidation’ New York Post
- Bomb explodes outside home of top Italian investigative journalist CNN
Bank shares lead global market fall amid jitters over US private credit
Signs of credit stress send markets in Europe and Asia down, while investors turn to safe haven assets
European stock markets fell on Friday and gold hit a record high after two US regional banks said they had been exposed to millions of dollars of bad loans and alleged fraud.
Signs of credit stress rattled markets across Europe and Asia. In London the FTSE 100 fell 0.9%, Germany’s Dax fell 1.8%, Italy’s FTSE Mib fell 1.5%, the Ibex in Spain was off 0.3% and France’s Cac 40 dropped 0.2%.
Continue reading...Gaza aid still critically scarce, say agencies, as Israel delays convoys
UN urges opening of all crossings with aid deliveries at less than half of agreed frequency, as WHO issues disease alert
Aid remains critically scarce in Gaza one week into the ceasefire, humanitarian agencies have warned, as Israel delays the entry of food convoys into the territory. The Israeli government and Hamas continue to trade blame over violations of the truce.
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday that it had brought about 560 tonnes of food a day on average into Gaza since the ceasefire began, but it was still below what was needed.
Continue reading...Italian investigative journalism TV host targeted in bomb attack near Rome
Rudimentary but powerful device detonates outside home of Report presenter Sigfrido Ranucci in Campo Ascolano
A prominent Italian investigative journalist has been targeted in a bomb attack, with the rudimentary but powerful device almost destroying his car and damaging a neighbour’s home.
Sigfrido Ranucci, who hosts Report, an investigative programme aired by the state broadcaster, Rai, said the explosion happened about 20 minutes after he returned to his home in Campo Ascolano, close to Rome, on Thursday night.
Continue reading...Mango founder’s son becomes alleged suspect in fashion tycoon’s death
Spanish media report Jonathan Andic’s status has changed from witness of father’s fatal ravine fall
The family of Isak Andic, the founder of the fashion chain Mango, have insisted on his son’s innocence after media reports suggested he was a potential suspect in the billionaire’s death.
Andic died last December, aged 71, after apparently falling 100 metres down a ravine while hiking at Montserrat, near Barcelona, with his son, Jonathan. His death prompted tributes from politicians, journalists and the fashion world.
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