- Strong winds fan South Korea wildfires as death toll climbs to 18 Reuters
- South Korea: at least 18 dead in 'worst' fires in nation's history BBC.com
- Wildfires ravage southern South Korea, killing 18 people and forcing 27,000 to evacuate NBC News
- 1,300-year-old temple destroyed as wildfires ravage South Korea, killing 18 people CNN International
- Outbreak of Fire Across South Korea nasa.gov
Bucks’ Damian Lillard injured with blood clot in calf, out indefinitely
Milwaukee Bucks' championship aspirations are in jeopardy, with star Damian Lillard diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis.
‘Like a sound from hell:’ Was an illegal sonic weapon used on protesters in Serbia? – NPR
- 'Like a sound from hell:' Was an illegal sonic weapon used on protesters in Serbia? NPR
- 'Like a sound from hell': Was an illegal sonic weapon used against peaceful protesters in Serbia? The Associated Press
- Calls grow in Serbia for investigation into claims ‘sound cannon’ targeted protesters The Guardian
- Did Serbia use a similar sound cannon to Romania in 1989? DW (English)
- Serbia: Calls for investigation into claims illegal sonic weapon used against peaceful protesters Sky News
Why are users of 23andMe being urged to delete their data?
Genetic testing company's bankruptcy proceedings could result in auction of the genetic data of 15 million users.
‘It’s disinformation’: Turkish state TV avoids any coverage of mass street protests
News of protests has been preserve of a few newspapers and channels outside well funded pro-government networks
At the same time as the sound of clanging pots and pans rang out through the streets of opposition strongholds in Istanbul on a recent evening, marking another mass anti-government demonstration, a different reality was being broadcast to viewers of Turkish pro-government channels.
Public television showed the president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, speaking to a gilded conference room after an iftar dinner. He boasted of his government’s achievements, of hiring new teachers and attracting youth to an aerospace and technology conference.
Continue reading...Yuki Tsunoda to replace Liam Lawson at F1 Red Bull team: Reports
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Internationally acclaimed film Santosh blocked in India over portrayal of police brutality
Award-winning film set in fictional town has already made its debut at Cannes but censors have refused to approve it for domestic release
Indian film censors have blocked the release of critically acclaimed film Santosh over concerns about its portrayal of misogyny, Islamophobia and violence in the Indian police force.
Santosh, written and directed by British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri, is set in north India and has won international plaudits for its portrayal of a young widow who joins the police force and investigates the murder of a young Dalit girl.
Santosh is currently on release in UK cinemas
Continue reading...JD Vance’s visit to Greenland is ‘unacceptable pressure’ by US: Danish PM
JD Vance's visit to Greenland with senior officials comes as US President Trump says he wants to take the territory.
South Korea fires: 18 dead as acting president speaks of ‘unprecedented damage’
A 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple is among buildings destroyed after dry and windy weather saw mostly contained blazes spread again
Wind-driven wildfires that were among South Korea’s worst ever are ravaging southern regions, killing 18 people, destroying more than 200 structures and forcing 27,000 people to evacuate, officials said on Wednesday.
Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s prime minister and acting president, said five days of fires had caused “unprecedented damage” and asked agencies tackling the disaster to “assume the worst-case scenario and respond accordingly”, according to Yonhap news agency.
Continue reading...How did Yemen become a humanitarian disaster?
A decade of conflict has torn Yemen apart. Now millions face hunger, displacement, and the collapse of basic services.
Trump signs executive order calling for proof of US citizenship to vote
Progressive groups denounce move as effort to suppress millions of voters who do not have ready access to government ID.
India Is on a Hiring Binge That Trump’s Tariffs Can’t Stop – The New York Times
India Is on a Hiring Binge That Trump’s Tariffs Can’t Stop The New York Times
US judge blocks deportation of another pro-Palestinian student activist
Korean American Yunseo Chung, 21, is among several students challenging the Trump administration to remain in the US.
What is Signal, the app Trump officials used to discuss war plans – Axios
- What is Signal, the app Trump officials used to discuss war plans Axios
- Days after the Signal leak, the Pentagon warned the app was the target of hackers NPR
- White House response to chat group scandal has echoes of Putin playbook The Telegraph
- What is the Signal messaging app and how secure is it? BBC.com
- Opinion | Signal and the Future of National Security The Wall Street Journal
Hundreds in Gaza take to streets to protest Hamas – The Hill
- Hundreds in Gaza take to streets to protest Hamas The Hill
- Hundreds join Gaza's largest anti-Hamas protest since war began BBC.com
- Palestinians take part in largest anti-Hamas protests in Gaza since start of war CNN
- Hundreds join protest against Hamas in northern Gaza The Guardian
- Gazans Voice Frustration With Hamas in Rare Protest The New York Times
China poses biggest military, cyber threat to US, intel chiefs say – Reuters
At least 24 dead as ‘unprecedented’ wildfires rage across South Korea
South Korea's forest service said thousands of fighters are tackling at least five active wildfire nationwide.
They try to rescue two freezing cats from the snow but leave with only one. – Stewartville Star
Turkish opposition leader visits jailed Istanbul mayor amid protests – The Washington Post
- Turkish opposition leader visits jailed Istanbul mayor amid protests The Washington Post
- ‘It’s disinformation’: Turkish state TV avoids any coverage of mass street protests The Guardian
- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is throttling Turkey’s democracy The Economist
- Protests in Turkey Over Istanbul Mayor’s Detention: What to Know About the Turmoil The New York Times
- Turkey’s opposition leader visits jailed Erdogan challenger Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu The Associated Press
Athletics governing body to require DNA tests for women’s sports
World Athletics chief say rules will uphold the integrity of women's sport amid debate over inclusion of trans athletes.