Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,193
These are the key events on day 1,193 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Mississippi town behind the box office hit Sinners
Ryan Coogler presented his smash-hit Sinners in Clarksdale, Mississippi, which served as inspiration for his genre-defying movie.
Turning used cooking oil into soap in a country where deep-fried foods rule
A group of young environmentalists in Honduras are turning used cooking oil into soap and dog food.
Heartbreak as cash-strapped Nigerians abandon their pets
Pet owners are struggling with the rising cost of living in the West African nation.
People Are Sharing Facts That Should Be Common Knowledge But Somehow Aren’t – BuzzFeed
Hegseth warns China poses ‘imminent’ threat to Taiwan and urges Asia to boost defence
The US defence secretary called on Asian countries to boost spending and work with the US to deter war.
New Gaza-bound Flotilla Set to Sail With Greta Thunberg, French Lawmaker – Haaretz
- New Gaza-bound Flotilla Set to Sail With Greta Thunberg, French Lawmaker Haaretz
- Climate activist Greta Thunberg to join aid ship effort to break Gaza siege Al Jazeera
- As Gaza Struggles For Food, The 'Onion Knight' Sets Sail With Greta Thunberg NDTV
- Greta Thunberg to sail to Gaza on humanitarian ship as critics beg her to stay with Hamas:’ Let’s hope it’s a one-way voyage’ New York Post
- ‘The World’s Silence Is Deadly’: Greta Thunberg’s Message Aboard Freedom Flotilla Zeteo | Substack
North Korea deploys mystery balloon-like objects to stricken warship, satellite photos show – Yahoo
- North Korea deploys mystery balloon-like objects to stricken warship, satellite photos show Yahoo
- The Risky ‘Side Launch’ That Doomed Kim Jong Un’s New Warship WSJ
- North Korea using balloons to stop damaged warship from sinking deeper: satellite images New York Post
- The 4 North Korean officials arrested over a botched destroyer launch are in mortal danger Business Insider
- Quick Take: Chongjin Destroyer Recovery Efforts Continue 38 North
Silent acts of resistance and fear under Russian occupation in Ukraine
Three Ukrainians describe everyday life and the risks of defying Russian occupation.
Silent acts of resistance and fear under Russian occupation in Ukraine
Three Ukrainians describe everyday life and the risks of defying Russian occupation.
The fallout from Trump’s war on Harvard will long outlast his presidency
The US president's ramped-up threats are seen by many as an attempt to reshape a stronghold of the left. Could he succeed?
South Korea’s snap presidential election 2025: All you need to know
The vote, held in the backdrop of a martial law bid by ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol, could affect Seoul's foreign policy.
Hamas says ceasefire proposal offers ‘no guarantees’ for end to Gaza war
Under the deal, 10 living captives will be freed, 18 bodies returned in exchange for a number of Palestinian prisoners.
At least 81 arrested in Paris as fans celebrate PSG’s Champions League victory
Police on the Champs-Élysées use teargas and pepper spray to keep order after huge crowds had gathered for game
At least 81 people have been arrested after violent clashes in Paris after huge crowds of fans gathered to watch PSG’s victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final.
The club’s Parc des Princes stadium was transformed into a fan zone for the night to screen the match, which took place in Munich, with about 48,000 attending.
Continue reading...Body of British hiker missing since New Year’s Day found in northern Italy
Rescuers discover Aziz Ziriat’s body buried in snow at foot of the southern face of the Carè Alto mountain
The body of a British hiker missing in the Dolomites in northern Italy since New Year’s Day has been found, local rescuers said on Saturday.
Aziz Ziriat, 36, from London, was discovered buried in snow by rescuers from the Trentino Alpine and speleological rescue team, the organisation said.
Continue reading...PSG beat Inter Milan 5-0 with Doue double to win Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain beat Inter Milan 5-0 in Munich - a record winning margin in the Champions League final.
Hamas makes hostage pledge but demands changes to US Gaza ceasefire plan
The response is seen as neither an explicit rejection nor clear acceptance of the proposal, but US envoy Steve Witkoff has branded it "unacceptable".
Hamas makes hostage pledge but demands changes to US Gaza ceasefire plan
The response is seen as neither an explicit rejection nor clear acceptance of the proposal, but US envoy Steve Witkoff has branded it "unacceptable".
UK plans to build six weapons factories to bolster military readiness
Plans for £1.5bn investment in munitions manufacturing response to government’s defence review’s call to boost stockpiles
The UK will spend £1.5bn on building six munitions and energetics factories to “better deter our adversaries” as part of its long-awaited strategic defence review.
John Healey, the defence secretary, said the funds formed part of plans for an “always-on” weapons pipeline and would support the procurement of up to 7,000 UK-built long-range weapons.
Continue reading...Muhammad Sinwar, a Top Military Leader of Hamas, Is Dead, Israel Says – The New York Times
- Muhammad Sinwar, a Top Military Leader of Hamas, Is Dead, Israel Says The New York Times
- Air Force dropped over 50 munitions in 30 seconds in strike that killed Muhammad Sinwar, IDF says The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu says Hamas Gaza chief Mohammad Sinwar has been killed Reuters
- IDF confirms Mohammed Sinwar killed in Gaza, Hamas adds hostage deal terms The Jerusalem Post
- Who is Mohammed Sinwar, the Hamas military figure Israel says it killed? The Washington Post