- Teacher with Newborn Baby Admits Having Sex with Student, 15, Asking Him to Lie on Stand: Court TooFab
- Teacher with 8-week-old baby pleads guilty to having sex with her student, 15 New York Post
- Australian Teacher With 8-Week-Old Baby Pleads Guilty To Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Student Yahoo
- Weeks After Giving Birth, Teacher Admits to Sexually Abusing a 15-Year-Old Student People.com
- Female teacher, 37, had sex with pupil, 15, multiple times as 'toy' text emerges Daily Star
Five South Africans in court over alleged recruitment for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Suspects arrested after tipoff over accusation that 17 South Africans were tricked on to frontlines of the conflict
Five South Africans have appeared in court on charges relating to recruitment and fighting for Russia in its war with Ukraine, amid allegations that 17 South Africans had been tricked on to the frontlines of the conflict.
A female suspect was arrested on Thursday on her return to South Africa at OR Tambo international airport outside Johannesburg, police said. Three suspects were arrested at the airport on Friday and another on Saturday.
Continue reading...Swiss prosecutors file charges against Credit Suisse and UBS over ‘tuna bonds’ scandal
Banks accused of ‘organisational deficiencies’ relating to scam that crashed Mozambique economy nearly a decade ago
Switzerland’s federal prosecutor has filed charges against the failed bank Credit Suisse and its new owner, UBS, over the long-running “tuna bonds” loan scandal that crashed Mozambique’s economy nearly a decade ago.
The Swiss attorney general said on Monday that it had brought money-laundering charges against an unnamed employee of Credit Suisse, but was also taking action against the lender and its rival-turned-owner UBS.
Continue reading...Third Tanker Carrying Russian Oil Hit by Explosions – The Moscow Times
- Third Tanker Carrying Russian Oil Hit by Explosions The Moscow Times
- Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia BBC
- Third Russia-Linked Oil Tanker Suffers Explosions at Sea Bloomberg.com
- Ukraine says it hit Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with underwater drones in Black Sea CNN
- Ukraine hits two Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tankers with naval drones NBC News
Why Greece is now the world’s best place to retire – CNN
- Why Greece is now the world’s best place to retire CNN
- The World’s Top Retirement Destination—And How Americans Can Move There Newsweek
- 10 Budget-Friendly Asian Countries Where Your Money Goes Further for Retirees and Others Investopedia
- This Country Was Just Named the No. 1 Place to Retire for Health Care, Affordability, and Weather Travel + Leisure
- Where to Retire Now: Global Retirement Index 2025 Rankings Unpacked Dubai Chronicle
EU’s climate funds risk being used for dirty projects, experts say – Euronews.com
- EU's climate funds risk being used for dirty projects, experts say Euronews.com
- EU lines up 100 hydrogen pipeline, storage and electrolyser projects for multi-billion-euro pot of funding Hydrogen Insight
- EC assigns status of Project of Mutual Interest (PMI) to Black Sea Submarine Electric Cable (BSSC) Project 1TV.GE
- CEF Energy: Connecting Europe for an Affordable, Secure and Green Future European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
- Italy's Snam wins EU backing for hydrogen pipeline and CO2 storage Reuters
Victoria could become first Australian state to ban unnecessary surgery on intersex children
Exclusive: Legislation would prohibit deferrable, irreversible procedures until child can give informed consent, bringing state in line with ACT
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Victoria will become the first Australian state to ban unnecessary surgeries on intersex children, with legislation to be introduced to parliament to ensure procedures are deferred until patients are old enough to consent to them.
The health minister, Mary-Anne Thomas, will on Tuesday introduce the health safeguards for people born with variations in sex characteristics bill, which if passed would prohibit deferrable, irreversible procedures and treatments on intersex infants and children until they can provide informed consent.
Continue reading...Get shucking: South Australians urged to eat oysters and donate shells for reef restoration project
Shrimp soundtrack will be played under water to lure baby oysters in program aimed at fighting algal blooms
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South Australians are being urged to feast on local oysters and then donate the shells to restore native reefs, which will filter ocean water and help fight harmful algal blooms.
The program will also involve lumps of limestone being sunk in the ocean, with a soundtrack of snapping shrimp playing on underwater speakers to lure baby oysters in.
Continue reading...Suspected members of neo-Nazi terror group arrested in Spain
Three people are accused of belonging to the Base, an ‘accelerationist’ white power organisation founded in the US
Police in Spain have arrested three people on suspicion of belonging to the Base, a global neo-Nazi terrorist group that incites and trains members in techniques to overthrow governments and bring about a race war.
The group, which has been designated a terrorist organisation by the EU, the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, is part of a worldwide “accelerationist” white power movement that prepares its cells to carry out violent and destabilising attacks.
Continue reading...What I learned at the inaugural Your Party Conference – Middle East Eye
- What I learned at the inaugural Your Party Conference Middle East Eye
- Your Party’s antics assume a luxury the left does not have: time | Owen Jones The Guardian
- Feuds, boycotts and the birth of Your Party BBC
- Inside the wild launch of Jeremy Corbyn’s ‘Your Party’ politico.eu
- What is the UK’s new socialist Your Party, which is beset with infighting? Al Jazeera
Death toll in Indonesia floods passes 500 with hundreds more missing
Another 500 people are missing, while thousands more have been injured after a cyclone hit the region.
Trump reportedly gave Maduro ultimatum to relinquish power in Venezuela
US president sent a ‘blunt message’ to his South American counterpart, sources say
Donald Trump reportedly gave Nicolás Maduro an ultimatum to relinquish power immediately during their recent call – but Venezuela’s authoritarian leader declined, demanding a “global amnesty” for himself and allies.
On Sunday, the US president confirmed the call had taken place, telling reporters: “I wouldn’t say it went well or badly, it was a phone call.”
Continue reading...Bangladesh’s ex-leader Hasina and her British lawmaker niece both found guilty of corruption – AP News
- Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and her British lawmaker niece both found guilty of corruption AP News
- Tulip Siddiq MP says Bangladesh jail sentence is 'deeply unfair' BBC
- Leading lawyers condemn ‘contrived’ Bangladesh trial of former UK minister The Guardian
- British lawmaker Siddiq sentenced to prison by Bangladesh court for corruption CNN
- Bangladesh’s ex-leader Hasina and her niece, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, found guilty of corruption NBC News
Pope Leo visits a wounded Lebanon in his first trip to the Middle East – NPR
- Pope Leo visits a wounded Lebanon in his first trip to the Middle East NPR
- In war-weary Lebanon, many look to Pope Leo for peace The Washington Post
- Pope Leo urges unity on day two of Lebanon visit Al Jazeera
- Peace remains elusive for Lebanese Christians as Pope Leo visits war-torn country PBS
- Pope Leo, in crisis-hit Lebanon, urges faith leaders to unite for peace Reuters
UK leader Keir Starmer backs his Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economy – ABC News
- UK leader Keir Starmer backs his Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economy ABC News
- Starmer says he is proud of Budget as he denies misleading public BBC
- How the standoff between Rachel Reeves and the OBR unfolded The Guardian
- Starmer launches fresh push for welfare spending reform Financial Times
- UK PM Starmer praises budget for retaining market confidence, sees growth ahead Reuters
Landmine casualties hit 4-year high, driven by conflicts in Syria, Myanmar – Reuters
- Landmine casualties hit 4-year high, driven by conflicts in Syria, Myanmar Reuters
- Landmine casualties hit four-year high as treaty setbacks deepen UN News
- Landmines: Action Needed to Reinforce Ban Human Rights Watch
- Ukraine ranks fourth globally for landmine casualties Новини Live
- Landmine campaigners warn of regression SWI swissinfo.ch
ICC president vows to resist US and Russian pressure despite sanctions and threats – ABC News
- ICC president vows to resist US and Russian pressure despite sanctions and threats ABC News
- ICC president vows to resist U.S. and Russian pressure despite sanctions and threats NBC News
- This French judge approved Netanyahu’s arrest warrant. Now Trump is targeting him | Owen Jones The Guardian
- International Criminal Court: Justice at Risk Human Rights Watch
- ICC 'in limbo' as chief prosecutor's fate uncertain ahead of member states assembly Middle East Eye
Nato considers being ‘more aggressive’ against Russia’s hybrid warfare – Financial Times
- Nato considers being ‘more aggressive’ against Russia’s hybrid warfare Financial Times
- Russia says NATO remarks on pre-emptive strike are irresponsible and escalatory Reuters
- Europe thinks the unthinkable: Retaliating against Russia politico.eu
- Nato: Pre-emptive strikes on Russia could be considered defensive action The Telegraph
- NATO Is Preparing to Confront Russia With Limited US Support Bloomberg.com
F-16 ammunition, air defenses — Netherlands announces $290 million Ukraine aid package – The Kyiv Independent
- F-16 ammunition, air defenses — Netherlands announces $290 million Ukraine aid package The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine Seeks €1 Billion More to Buy US Weapons by Year-End Bloomberg.com
- Dutch soldiers to take charge of Patriot air defence in Poland DutchNews.nl
- Ukraine and Netherlands announce joint drone production Українська правда
- Netherlands deploys Patriots, NASAMS and troops to secure Polish hub supporting aid routes to Ukraine Defence Industry Europe
Australia charges four men over ‘satanic’ child sex abuse material – Al Jazeera
- Australia charges four men over ‘satanic’ child sex abuse material Al Jazeera
- Four arrested after Australian police find thousands of ‘satanic child sex abuse’ images CNN
- 4 Men Accused of Having 'Satanic' Child Torture Videos Linked to International Ring: 'Ritualistic' People.com
- Sydney police charge four men over alleged ‘international satanic child sex abuse material ring’ The Guardian
- Sydney men charged with spreading child sexual abuse videos tied to international ring WRAL