Lisbon funicular worker among those killed in crash
Four employees of a non-profit organisation and a transport worker are among those who died.
Rutte to Putin: Butt out over Western forces in Ukraine – politico.eu
- Rutte to Putin: Butt out over Western forces in Ukraine politico.eu
- Russia issues warning as European leaders, Zelenskyy gather in Paris before Trump call ABC News
- Russia says it will not discuss foreign troops in Ukraine in ‘any format’ Al Jazeera
- Russia does not decide if West can deploy troops to Ukraine, NATO chief says Le Monde.fr
- Foreign peacekeepers 'unacceptable' in Ukraine, Russia says as Europe plans security guarantees The Kyiv Independent
Putin rejects Western security in Ukraine, warning troops would be target
The Russian leader's refusal comes after 26 countries pledged to deploy troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire.
A new Russia-China gas pact could reshape global energy markets – Financial Times
- A new Russia-China gas pact could reshape global energy markets Financial Times
- China-Russia pipeline diplomacy threatens Trump's energy grip Reuters
- Putin hails ‘unprecedentedly high’ relations with China as Gazprom says it signed new gas deal CNN
- What the Power of Siberia 2 Deal Really Means for Russia and China The Moscow Times
- Why you should be skeptical about the Russia-China natural gas deal Axios
Pope to Israeli President: Urgent ceasefire and aid for Gaza – Vatican News
- Pope to Israeli President: Urgent ceasefire and aid for Gaza Vatican News
- Pope Leo raises 'tragic situation in Gaza' in meeting with Israeli president Reuters
- Herzog meets with Pope Leo, asks for help with the hostages, gives reassurances about Christians in the Holy Land The Times of Israel
- Pope, Israeli president discuss war in Gaza and potential paths to peace Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse
- Pope Leo XIV discusses Gaza, 2-state solution with Israeli president Catholic News Agency
Organ transplants for immortality: Might Xi and Putin be onto something?
The presidents of China and Russia were overheard discussing transplants as a way to prolong life.
Afghan earthquake death toll jumps to 2,205, as rescue efforts continue, official says – ABC News
- Afghan earthquake death toll jumps to 2,205, as rescue efforts continue, official says ABC News
- Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises, survivors face aid crunch Reuters
- Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 2,200 Al Jazeera
- Death toll from Afghan earthquake jumps to 2,205, the Taliban says NBC News
- Afghanistan quake: Rescuers arrive on foot, survivors need everything UN News
White House lambasts $2 trillion Norwegian wealth fund’s Caterpillar exit – CNBC
Dozens die after boat hits tree stump in Nigerian river
The overloaded boat was carrying passengers including children when it hit a submerged tree stump.
Dozens die after boat hits tree stump in Nigerian river
The overloaded boat was carrying passengers including children when it hit a submerged tree stump.
‘Out of control’: Witnesses describe fatal Lisbon funicular crash
At least 16 people were killed and 20 more injured, some critically, Portuguese authorities say.
Long-lost painting looted by Nazis recovered after it was spotted in a real estate listing – NBC News
- Long-lost painting looted by Nazis recovered after it was spotted in a real estate listing NBC News
- Painting looted by Nazis handed in as police find other suspected stolen art yahoo.com
- Ghislandi painting looted by Nazis recovered in Argentina BBC
- "Portrait of a Lady," Italian painting looted by Nazis and recently seen in real estate listing, recovered in Argentina CBS News
- Argentine police recover Nazi-looted Italian painting spotted in property ad France 24
Grandfather accidentally takes home wrong child from Sydney daycare centre
The man returned with the one-year-old as soon as he realised the mistake, and an investigation into the centre's safety protocols has been opened.
Nepal blocks Facebook, X, YouTube and others for failing to register with the government – AP News
- Nepal blocks Facebook, X, YouTube and others for failing to register with the government AP News
- Nepal to block some social media including Facebook Reuters
- Nepal moves to block Facebook, X, YouTube and others Al Jazeera
- Nepal bans Facebook, X, YouTube, 23 other social media platforms The Hindu
- Nepal to block Facebook, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, others DW
Watch: BBC correspondent at scene of Lisbon funicular crash
Local media reports suggest a cable came loose along the railway's route, causing it to lose control - a national day of mourning is being observed
Taiwan accuses China of breaching international law over drilling
Island’s government demands halt to Chinese oil and gas operations in its exclusive economic zone
Taiwan’s government has accused China of breaching international law by drilling for oil and gas inside Taiwan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and immediately demanded it halt the activity.
The statement from the office of Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, came after revelations first reported by the Guardian that several Chinese oil rigs and associated vessels had been detected inside Taiwan’s EEZ, near the disputed Pratas Islands, which are under Taiwanese control.
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Lisbon funicular crash death toll climbs to 16 as Elevador da Gloria disaster leaves Portugal reeling – CBS News
- Lisbon funicular crash death toll climbs to 16 as Elevador da Gloria disaster leaves Portugal reeling CBS News
- Portugal Searches for Cause of Lisbon Funicular Crash as Death Toll Rises The New York Times
- At least 16 dead, 21 injured after streetcar derails in Lisbon, city says ABC News
- Portugal observes national day of mourning as Lisbon streetcar death toll rises to 17 NPR
- Historic Lisbon train derails in deadly crash at tourist hotspot CNN
Indian doctors remove parasitic foetuses from baby’s stomach
The 20-day-old baby had two malformed foetuses inside her abdomen.