- Videos Show Narwhals Using Their Tusks to Play With Their Food The New York Times
- Narwhals, ‘unicorns of the sea,’ might use their tusks for play The Washington Post
- Does the narwhal’s famous tusk help it catch fish? NPR
- Scientists discover narwhals putting their long tusks to surprising new use The Independent
- Narwhals may be using their tusks to play, new study finds CNN
Cargo ship captain arrested in North Sea collision with US-flagged tanker is Russian national, owner says – CNN
- Cargo ship captain arrested in North Sea collision with US-flagged tanker is Russian national, owner says CNN
- Detained captain of cargo ship that collided with US oil tanker is Russian national, ship owner says Fox News
- Thermal camera captures collision between container ship and tanker in North Sea – video The Guardian
- Arrested captain of Solong ship is Russian national, owners say BBC.com
- Ship owner says arrested captain of cargo vessel involved in North Sea collision is Russian The Associated Press
Pakistan separatist fighters release video showing attack on train
Video released by Pakistan separatists, the Balochistan Liberation Army, show the moment they attacked a train.
Prince Andrew was told Epstein saw Staley as close friend, court hears
FCA presents email evidence it claims shows bank boss and child sex offender were like ‘family’
Prince Andrew was among a number of high-profile contacts of Jeffrey Epstein who were told that the child sex offender considered the former Barclays boss Jes Staley to be a close friend and like “family”, a court has heard
A package of emails presented at the upper tribunal in London marked the first time that the prince was explicitly mentioned in the case launched by Staley in hopes of overturning a lifetime ban from working in the City.
Continue reading...What leverage does Trump have over Putin in Ukraine negotiations?
The Russian president remains unwavering in his demands, making wider sanctions and tariffs ineffective
Ukraine’s agreement to support a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in its war against Russia’s invasion has focused attention on what Moscow may or may not agree to, and what pressure can be brought to bear on Vladimir Putin by the Trump administration.
While the question has frequently been asked over the last few years as to what leverage Putin might have over Trump, the question here is what leverage Trump might have to persuade Putin.
Continue reading...Rubio says Trump’s ‘51st state’ plan not on G7 summit agenda in Canada
Secretary of state’s visit has backdrop of trade war between US and allies and Trump’s threats to take over Canada
Marco Rubio has said he is not planning to discuss Donald Trump’s threat to “take over Canada” during a visit to Quebec, as Washington’s top diplomat arrives to the backdrop of a raging diplomatic crisis and trade war.
The US secretary of state is flying on Wednesday for a two-day summit with other foreign ministers from allied G7 countries at the river resort of La Malbaie, the first such gathering since Trump retook power with his “America first” agenda.
Continue reading...190 people rescued from Pakistani train after 450 passengers taken hostage – ABC News
- 190 people rescued from Pakistani train after 450 passengers taken hostage ABC News
- 27 hostages killed after hijacked Pakistan train rescue ends in bloodbath CNN
- Pakistan says 346 hostages rescued from hijacked train, operation over Al Jazeera English
- What’s behind the surge in attacks and train hijacking in Pakistan’s restive southwest? The Associated Press
- Pakistan army says operation against militants who hijacked train has ended Reuters
Ecuador’s president enlists ex-Blackwater chief in controversial crime crackdown – The Guardian
Zelenskyy expects ‘strong steps’ from US if Russia rejects ceasefire
Ukraine president describes talks with US delegation as positive as countries attempt to repair relations
Ukraine’s president has said he hopes the US will take “strong steps” against Russia if Moscow fails to support a 30-day ceasefire, agreed at a meeting between Ukrainian and US delegations in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
“I understand that we could count on strong steps. I don’t know the details yet but we are talking about sanctions and about strengthening Ukraine,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Continue reading...Palestinians mourn victims of Israeli attack on Gaza
Palestinians are mourning the victims of Tuesday’s Israeli air attack near Gaza City that killed four people.
Girl, 13, charged with murder and arson after body found in Northamptonshire
Marta Bednarczyk’s family release tribute to loving mother and supportive friend who moved to England 15 years ago
A 13-year-old girl has appeared in court charged with murder and arson after the body of a woman was found in a house in Northamptonshire.
The teenager, who appeared in the dock holding a teddy bear, was remanded in custody at Northampton magistrates court on Wednesday, after being charged with the murder of 43-year-old Marta Bednarczyk.
Continue reading...Passengers describe ‘doomsday scenes’ on hijacked train
More than 400 passengers were on board a train in south-west Pakistan when armed militants attacked.
US envoy in Qatar for talks on extending fragile Gaza ceasefire
Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are meeting mediators for the first time since the truce began in January.
Gaza: US envoy in Qatar to join talks on extending ceasefire – BBC.com
- Gaza: US envoy in Qatar to join talks on extending ceasefire BBC.com
- ‘Catastrophic’ conditions in Gaza due to Israeli power cuts, aid blockade Al Jazeera English
- Mediators seek a new deal to release more than half of the hostages in Gaza NPR
- Israeli official: Talks in Doha on Gaza are centered on ‘Witkoff proposal’ The Times of Israel
- Ignore the negotiations sideshow: Hamas must leave Gaza or be destroyed New York Post
US envoy in Qatar to join talks on extending fragile Gaza ceasefire
Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are meeting mediators for the first time since the truce began in January.
Kremlin says it needs ‘detailed information’ on ceasefire proposal as U.S. arms begin flowing to Ukraine again – PBS NewsHour
- Kremlin says it needs 'detailed information' on ceasefire proposal as U.S. arms begin flowing to Ukraine again PBS NewsHour
- US arms flow to Ukraine again as the Kremlin mulls a ceasefire proposal The Associated Press
- US resumed military assistance to Kyiv, Ukrainian official says Reuters
- US supplies of arms to Ukraine have resumed, Poland says DW (English)
- US to resume Ukraine aid after talks in Saudi Arabia FRANCE 24 English
Russia ‘studying’ US ceasefire proposal agreed to by Ukraine
The Kremlin says it is examining the US ceasefire proposal agreed to by Ukraine.
Hillsborough disaster: dozens of police misconduct claims upheld, families told
Complaints upheld against some former South Yorkshire and West Midlands officers but none will face proceedings
Dozens of allegations of misconduct against police officers relating to the 1989 Hillsborough disaster have been upheld by the police standards watchdog, bereaved families have been told.
However, none will face disciplinary proceedings because they have all left the police service.
Continue reading...Bosnian Serb leader Dodik calls for Russia’s help after arrest warrant – Reuters
- Bosnian Serb leader Dodik calls for Russia's help after arrest warrant Reuters
- Bosnia prosecutor seeks detention of separatist Serb leaders amid mounting tensions The Associated Press
- Bosnia orders police to bring in Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik Al Jazeera English
- Arrest Warrant Issued for Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Balkan Insight
- “Bosnia and Herzegovina has never functioned as a unified state”—Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik The European Conservative
Protected Amazon Land Razed for Climate Summit Highway – Newsmax
- Protected Amazon Land Razed for Climate Summit Highway Newsmax
- Satellite appears to show new highway cutting through Brazil's Amazon rainforest ABC News
- Brazil clears eight miles of Amazon rainforest for road to Cop30 The Times
- BBC: Stretch Of Amazon Cut Down For Climate Conference The Weather Channel
- New road cut through Amazon for climate summit BBC.com