- China starts building world's largest dam, fuelling fears in India BBC
- China starts building world’s biggest hydropower dam The Guardian
- China starts construction on world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet NBC News
- China embarks on world's largest hydropower dam, capital markets cheer Reuters
- China Advances $167 Billion Tibet Mega-Dam Despite Risks Bloomberg.com
China begins building world’s largest dam, fuelling fears in India
The dam is on a Tibetan river that flows into India and Bangladesh, and could affect millions downstream.
Ofwat to be abolished in ‘reset’ of water industry regulation
Environment secretary backs plan to end sewage spills and financial mismanagement in England and Wales
A new water regulator will replace the powers of Ofwat, the Drinking Water Inspectorate and the Environment Agency to “reset” a sector tarnished by scandals over sewage spills and financial mismanagement, after a major review of the sector.
The government will adopt the recommendation for England and Wales made in the review it commissioned from Sir Jon Cunliffe, a former deputy governor of the Bank of England, which was released on Monday. In England, the powers of Natural England will also be subsumed.
Continue reading...Syria’s Bedouin clans withdraw from Druze city of Suwayda
Clashes between two communities kill more than 250 people and threaten to unravel already fragile post-war transition.
‘It’s a madhouse’: US state department workers reeling after Trump’s firings
About 3,000 workers have left the agency through firings and buyouts in a move Democrats and staff call ‘unlawful’
Workers at the US state department say firings, resignation buyouts, a proposed budget cut of 48%, and reorganization under the Trump administration has left staff with low morale and will likely have long-term impacts.
Foreign programs and services aimed towards LGBTQ+ communities, maternal and reproductive health, and minority groups have been removed or cut in place of far-right ideological policies being pursued by a 26-year-old senior adviser and Trump appointee at the agency.
Continue reading...Norfolk woman hands over 16th-century painting identified as stolen 50 years ago
Exclusive: Barbara de Dozsa had argued ownership because work by Italian artist Solario had been bought in good faith
A 16th-century Madonna and Child painting that ended up with a woman in Norfolk after it was stolen from a museum in Italy half a century ago is to be returned to its rightful owner.
After years of soul-searching, and persuading by an art lawyer who was acting pro bono, Barbara de Dozsa decided to hand it over to the Civic Museum of Belluno, which last saw the painting in 1973.
Continue reading...China confirms Xi meeting with EU’s von der Leyen, Costa – Reuters
- China confirms Xi meeting with EU's von der Leyen, Costa Reuters
- China’s Hardball Tactics Set Tone for Difficult Summit with Europe The New York Times
- EU leaders brace for frosty China summit as trade frictions bite Reuters
- Why European businesses are now stuck in the middle of an EU-China storm Atlantic Council
- China, EU to hold 25th China-EU Summit in Beijing news.cgtn.com
South Korea mulls allowing individual tours to North Korea as tensions ease
Unification ministry in Seoul says allowing individual tours will not violate international sanctions.
Al Jazeera reporter in Gaza hears gunfire during Israeli assault
Gunfire could be heard close to Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum as he reported on an Israeli assault in Deir el Balah
Senior Labour MP urges UK to recognise Palestinian state ahead of UN conference
Emily Thornberry says recognition is vital step towards peace and without long-term solution war in Gaza will continue
A senior Labour MP has said it is time for the UK to recognise a Palestinian state as some western countries are due to press ahead with their own recognition plans at an international conference this month.
Emily Thornberry, who heads the influential House of Commons foreign affairs select committee, said that without a ceasefire and a long-term political solution Israel’s war on Gaza – which has killed more than 58,000 Palestinians since 7 October 2023 – will continue.
Continue reading...Storms hit southern China mainland in wake of Typhoon Wipha – Reuters
- Storms hit southern China mainland in wake of Typhoon Wipha Reuters
- Vietnam races to prepare for Typhoon Wipha as Philippines suffers storm deaths AP News
- Typhoon Wipha Reaches Mainland China After Pounding Hong Kong and Macau The New York Times
- Typhoon Wipha: how did 4 Hong Kong Airlines planes manage to land amid T10? South China Morning Post
- Foreign Office issues travel warning for Vietnam as tropical storm approaches The Independent
Ukraine Ups Its Arms Production, Asking Allies to Pay for It – The New York Times
- Ukraine Ups Its Arms Production, Asking Allies to Pay for It The New York Times
- Ukraine needs at least $120 billion for defence next year, minister says Reuters
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Europe promises more air defence for Ukraine after Kyiv hit by huge drone strike The Independent
- ‘Critical shortage’ of air defence systems in Ukraine says top Commander Channel 4
- Key Defense Boosts for Ukraine Unveiled at Ramstein-29 Meeting united24media.com
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of ‘assault on humanity’ after latest drone barrage
Germany vows to expedite delivery of Patriot systems as drone strikes Kyiv metro station sheltering civilians
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of “an assault on humanity” after a barrage of drones and missiles hit Ukraine, as Germany promised to supply five Patriot air-defence systems to help an under-pressure Kyiv.
Ukraine’s president said Moscow had launched more than 420 drones and more than 20 missiles in its latest overnight attack, killing at least two people and targeting a metro station in the capital where people were sheltering.
Continue reading...Russia’s drone swarms pierce Ukraine’s defences at record rate – Financial Times
- Russia’s drone swarms pierce Ukraine’s defences at record rate Financial Times
- Deadly wave of Russian missiles pummel Ukraine as Kyiv’s drones spark Moscow airport disruptions CNN
- Russia Launches Heavy Strikes Despite Trump Arms Pledge to Ukraine The New York Times
- Russia launches a major aerial attack on Kyiv hours before high-level talks on weapons support for Ukraine PBS
- Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,244 Al Jazeera
At least 73 people seeking aid in Gaza killed by Israeli gunfire on Sunday, health ministry says – CNN
- At least 73 people seeking aid in Gaza killed by Israeli gunfire on Sunday, health ministry says CNN
- Shootings, Devastation, Hunger: Israel Fails to Address Gaza’s Power Vacuum The New York Times
- Officials say 85 Palestinians seeking aid are killed in Gaza as Israel widens evacuation orders AP News
- Nearly 100 people killed seeking aid in Gaza on Sunday, Palestinian officials say NPR
- Report: IDF shot at Gazans holding white flags near aid site, reservist says Haaretz
Jeju Air crash: Victims’ families criticise report blaming pilot error – BBC
- Jeju Air crash: Victims' families criticise report blaming pilot error BBC
- Did Pilots Shut Down Wrong Engine Before Deadly Korean Plane Crash? The New York Times
- Pilots ‘switched off wrong engine’ in South Korea crash that killed 179 Yahoo Home
- Pilots Turned Off Wrong Engine Before Plane Crash That Killed 179, Investigators Found: Reports People.com
- Evidence shows Jeju Air pilots shut off less-damaged engine before crash, source says Reuters
Victims’ families criticise report blaming pilot error for Jeju Air crash
The families accused investigators of pinning the blame on the pilot while ignoring other factors into the crash in South Korea.
Pakistan authorities arrest 13 suspects over ‘honour’ killing video
Arrests made in Balochistan after video showing man and woman being fatally shot went viral
Thirteen suspects have been arrested in Pakistan’s south-western Balochistan province after a video emerged of a woman and a man being shot dead for marrying against the wishes of their families in an “honour” killing.
The footage caused uproar in the country, with activists demanding swift justice and a stop to the crime, which targets women who do not follow local traditions and culture or decide to marry someone of their choosing.
Continue reading...Video: Protests against World Cup property speculation in Mexico City
Protesters have taken to the streets again in Mexico City to demonstrate against real estate price speculation.
Small band of independents offer Liberals and Labor a path to power in Tasmania
Jeremy Rockliff has begun courting crossbench support, while Dean Winter is open to governing with five-seat Greens plus independents
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The independents who hold Tasmania’s political future in their hands have indicated they could support a premier from either major party.
The incumbent Liberals claimed 14 seats at Saturday’s snap election, ahead of Labor on nine.
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