- Kazakhstan tells Ukraine to stop Black Sea oil terminal attacks South China Morning Post
- Kazakhstan tells Ukraine to stop attacking CPC terminal after oil exports halted Reuters
- Russian oil terminal suspends operations after drone attack Euronews.com
- Naval Drones Halt Operations At Russian Oil Terminal Barron's
- CPC Reports Halts in Black Sea Oil Loading After New Attack Bloomberg.com
Sri Lanka’s capital hit by floods as cyclone death toll nears 200
Hundreds of people still missing after heavy rain and mudslides in country’s deadliest natural disaster for years
Entire areas of Sri Lanka’s capital are flooded after a powerful cyclone triggered heavy rains and mudslides across the island, with authorities reporting nearly 200 dead and dozens more missing.
Officials said the extent of the damage in the country’s worst-affected central region was slowly becoming clear on Sunday as relief workers cleared roads blocked by fallen trees and mudslides.
Continue reading...Nigerian villagers ‘too scared to speak’ after hundreds of schoolchildren kidnapped
Parents of kidnapped children know where the bandits hide out, but are too scared to inform the authorities.
Bridge to the past: JR to wrap Pont Neuf again, 40 years after artistic forebears
Exclusive: French artist planning to cover bridge over Seine in tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude
The enigmatic French artist JR will undertake what he says is his biggest ever challenge next year when he “wraps” Pont Neuf, the oldest standing bridge across the Seine River in Paris, in a tribute to a monumental art project by Christo and Jeanne-Claude.
For three weeks next June, the 232-metre (761ft) long bridge will be wrapped in fabric, 40 years after the married artists known for their large-scale, site-specific environmental installations did the same thing.
Continue reading...Yamal, Olmo score goals as Barcelona rallies to beat Alaves
Goalscorers Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo help Barcelona fight back against Alaves and return to top of La Liga table.
French farm has €90,000 worth of snails stolen
The break-in was "a real blow", says L'Escargot Des Grands Crus, which was preparing deliveries for the holiday season.
Japan ‘One Piece’ singer stopped mid-performance as Japan-China relations sour
Axing of Maki Otsuki performance in Shanghai the latest in spate of cancelled cultural events involving Asia’s two biggest economies
Japanese “One Piece” singer Maki Otsuki was forced to halt her performance on stage in Shanghai, her management said, one of the latest events hit by a diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing.
Otsuki, known for the theme song of the popular anime, had been slated to perform for two days from Friday at the Bandai Namco Festival 2025 in the Chinese city.
Continue reading...“Everything is on the table” for Trump in Venezuela
Adolfo Franco talks about the threat of US military action against Venezuela and what he thinks is the desired outcome.
Ukraine hits two oil tankers in Black Sea targeting Russian ‘shadow fleet’
Ukrainian forces used drones to attack two oil tankers in the Black Sea, alleged to be part of Russia's ‘shadow fleet’.
Kyrgyzstan votes in snap parliamentary election with no opposition
President Sadyr Japarov aims to shore up power, with his allies set to win polls amid clampdown on media and opposition.
Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia
The two ships struck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia.
Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia
The two ships struck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia.
Thousands in Philippines protest corruption and demand return of stolen funds from flood projects – AP News
- Thousands in Philippines protest corruption and demand return of stolen funds from flood projects AP News
- Thousands march in Philippines, demanding Marcos resign over fraud scandal Al Jazeera
- Davao protesters call Marcos, Duterte ‘king, queen of corruption’ Inquirer.net
- All but 1 PH diocese back Trillion Peso March SunStar Publishing Inc.
- Malaybalay bishop to gov’t: fast-track probe on officials accused of corruption MindaNews
All the president’s millions: how the Trumps are turning the presidency into riches
From Vietnam to the Balkans, Donald Trump’s family has launched a global dealmaking blitz since his re-election
A crusading prosecutor in the Balkans comes under pressure to drop a big case. Vietnamese villagers learn they are to be evicted. A convicted crypto kingpin in the Gulf receives a pardon.
All have one thing in common: they appear to be connected to the Trump family’s campaign to amass riches around the world. Since Donald Trump’s re-election a year ago, warnings that his use of presidential power to advance personal interests is corroding American democracy have grown ever louder. What is less understood – and perhaps even more dangerous – is the damage this is doing everywhere else.
Continue reading...Daughter of former South African president resigns from parliament amid investigation into Russian military recruitment scheme – The Kyiv Independent
- Daughter of former South African president resigns from parliament amid investigation into Russian military recruitment scheme The Kyiv Independent
- South Africans Were Promised Job, but Ended Up ‘Going to War’ for Russia The New York Times
- Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla resigns as South African MP over Russia mercenary recruitment scandal BBC
- S. Africa Arrests Men Headed to Russia on Army Work Suspicion Bloomberg.com
- S African ex-leader Zuma’s daughter quits parliament amid Russia war claims Al Jazeera
Can you have a community without craic? Scholars of Ireland’s pubs warn of declining numbers
Two new books analyse what makes the ‘perfect pub’ and both come to a sobering conclusion: Irish pubs are in trouble
Like triple-distilled whiskey, Irish pubs appear to have timeless appeal. They are staple setting in films, books and plays, draw tourists to Ireland, replicate themselves around the world and induce social media quests for the perfect snug and the perfect pint.
Scholars have now bestowed academic imprimatur on this cultural treasure status by examining – and celebrating – pubs through the lens of history, sociology, architecture, psychology, design, art and literature.
Continue reading...Venezuela condemns Trump airspace closure warning
The US says it is fighting drugs smuggling, but Venezuela says Donald Trump's aim is to topple President Nicolás Maduro.
Tens of thousands rally in Europe, demanding justice over Israel’s Gaza war
Solidarity demonstrations with Palestinians come as the death toll from Israel's war on Gaza crosses 70,000.
One killed in ‘riot’ in Iraq’s Erbil after attack on Khor Mor gas field
Kurdish authorities say one killed, several wounded in riots in Erbil's Gwer, as authorities try to restore power.
ADAPTIVE INDOMITABLE UKRAINE Clears Dobropilya. Pokrovsk Becomes New ‘Chasiv Yar’ Against Russia – Daily Kos
- ADAPTIVE INDOMITABLE UKRAINE Clears Dobropilya. Pokrovsk Becomes New 'Chasiv Yar' Against Russia Daily Kos
- Russia claims to have captured key Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk after months of intense fighting CNN
- Ukraine updates: Russia claims to have captured Pokrovsk DW
- Kremlin: Russian troops conquer Pokrovsk after year of intense combat Yahoo
- Russia Says It Has Captured Ukrainian Towns of Pokrovsk, Vovchansk U.S. News & World Report