Senior UN peacekeeper injured in convoy attack in Lebanon
The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon has demanded an "immediate" investigation after one of the vehicles was set on fire.
Frightened looks and military vehicles in French hamlet where British couple died
Locals who knew Andrew and Dawn Searle describe their shock - this is a difficult moment for a rural community in the glare of a criminal investigation.
Frightened looks and military vehicles in French hamlet where British couple died
Locals who knew Andrew and Dawn Searle describe their shock - this is a difficult moment for a rural community in the glare of a criminal investigation.
Vance’s blast at Europe ignores Ukraine and defence agenda
Instead, US Vice President JD Vance shocked delegates by roundly attacking Washington's allies, accusing them of censorship.
‘Most wanted’ Dutch drug kingpin who once faked death killed in Mexico
Marco Ebben was one of Europe's 'most wanted fugitives' for smuggling drugs from Brazil to the Netherlands.
‘I closed my eyes to brace for impact’: the man who escaped a whale’s mouth
Adrián Simancas encountered a humpback off Chile’s coast – but scientists say he was never at risk of being swallowed
Adrián Simancas had been paddling for two hours in the calm but icy seas of the Strait of Magellan, off the coast of Chilean Patagonia, when something massive emerged from the water and dragged him under.
“I saw dark blue and white colours before feeling a slimy texture brush against my face,” the 24-year-old told the Guardian. “I closed my eyes to brace for impact, but it was soft, like being hit by a wave.”
Continue reading...Can Arab nations stop Trump’s ‘Gaza Riviera’ plans? – DW (English)
- Can Arab nations stop Trump's 'Gaza Riviera' plans? DW (English)
- Trump doubles down on plan to empty Gaza. This is what he has said and what’s at stake The Associated Press
- Why Trump’s Plan to Relocate Gazans Is Untenable for Jordan The New York Times
- Trump's ethnic cleansing plan: No option left for the Palestinians but to stay and fight Middle East Eye
- The Rift Between Trump and His Allies in Egypt and Jordan Is Playing in Hamas' Favor Haaretz
Albanese sparks anger with pledge over controversial salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour
Prime minister tells Salmon Tasmania of promise to change legislation and allow ‘sustainable’ farming to continue
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Anthony Albanese has promised to introduce legislation that will allow “sustainable salmon farming” to continue in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour, sparking anger from conversationists and researchers who urged for the local industry to be scaled back.
The promise, made in a letter to industry group Salmon Tasmania, came after years of lobbying for action in Macquarie Harbour to save the threatened Maugean skate from extinction.
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Continue reading...Can Trump really deport 11 million migrants?
Donald Trump is promising the biggest deportation push in US history. AJLabs examines whether the system can handle it.
Melbourne zoo investigating shock death of Kimya the western lowland gorilla
Vets are undertaking a necropsy to determine why beloved 20-year-old animal suddenly died on Saturday morning
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Vets at Melbourne zoo are investigating the sudden death of 20-year-old western lowland gorilla, Kimya.
In a statement, Zoos Victoria said the gorilla’s death was “unexpected” and that staff were “devastated” at the news.
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Continue reading...UK-based lawyers for Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai targeted by Chinese state
Exclusive: Barristers at Doughty Street Chambers say they have been subject to surveillance, hacking and rape threats
UK-based lawyers have spoken out about being targeted by the Chinese state and its supporters in a campaign of intimidation including surveillance, hacking of bank accounts and rape threats.
The barristers, from Doughty Street Chambers in London, say there has been a coordinated and concerted campaign against them since they began acting for the jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media mogul, Jimmy Lai, three years ago.
Continue reading...‘Guess who’s back?’: the inside story of Nigel Farage’s quest for power
With a new HQ and digital-savvy staff, Reform UK is trying to tighten its operation – but there are tensions over fringe views and trouble brewing at the grassroots
Nigel Farage seems to be everywhere again: striding into rallies to the beat of Eminem, popping up at Maga parties in Washington, hosting a champagne-soaked fundraiser in Mayfair and grinning on the ITV breakfast sofa taunted by a Chinese dragon.
Since July, Reform UK has soared in the polls, threatening the Conservatives and Labour and leaving many backers daring to dream that one day Farage could enter government.
Continue reading...UN commander injured as Lebanese protesters torch car near Beirut airport
UNIFIL deputy commander wounded when convoy he travelled in was attacked by protesters who set his UN vehicle on fire.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,087
Here are the key developments on the 1,087th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Is this the end of NATO? – POLITICO Europe
- Is this the end of NATO? POLITICO Europe
- Why Trump prioritises Putin ahead of Nato The Times
- Europe and the death of Nato The Spectator
- Out of Shape and Out of Control: Understanding and Reforming a “Woke” NATO The Center for Renewing America
- Where the U.S.-NATO relationship stands, according to a former ambassador to Russia KVNF Public Radio
‘My wife fears sex, I fear death’ – impacts of the USAID freeze
Despite a US waiver allowing the resumption of humanitarian help, life-saving services have shut.
What it means when Elon Musk brings his children to work
You'll sometimes see one of his children on his shoulders as billionaire Elon Musk makes public appearances.
Pilbara community evacuated by helicopter over Cyclone Zelia flooding risk
Storm quickly weakened after making landfall east of Port Hedland with strongest parts hitting remote areas
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Properties have been damaged and large trees uprooted by an ex-tropical cyclone still wreaking havoc in Western Australia, with record rainfall triggering significant flooding from which people are being evacuated by helicopter.
Tropical Cyclone Zelia made landfall in the north-west of Western Australia on Friday and was quickly weakened as it crossed the coast east of Port Hedland.
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Continue reading...Trump: I’d take a hard stance on Gaza Saturday, but can’t say what Israel will do – The Times of Israel
- Trump: I’d take a hard stance on Gaza Saturday, but can’t say what Israel will do The Times of Israel
- Trump: US will 'back' Israel in whatever Netanyahu chooses as Hamas continue holding hostages The Jerusalem Post
- Trump backs 'hard stance' on Gaza, says he does not know what Israel will do Reuters
- Hamas says it will adhere to Gaza ceasefire after threat to delay next release of Israeli hostages CBS News
- Hamas backs down over hostage deal threat Yahoo
Accuser drops rape lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean Combs
An anonymous accuser who alleged the two rappers had assaulted her when she was 13 has withdrawn her civil claim.