Trump hails ‘historic’ deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela’s oil
Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.
Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Ozon warehouse, sites across Rostov Oblast in mass attack on southern Russia – The Kyiv Independent
- Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Ozon warehouse, sites across Rostov Oblast in mass attack on southern Russia The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine war briefing: Ozon next in Kyiv’s sights as sheds of Wildberries rival burn The Guardian
- Ukrainian Drones Attack Ozon Warehouses in Overnight Barrage The Moscow Times
- A Wildberries depot in Russia is destroyed as Ukraine extends its drone campaign AP News
- Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes BBC
Leaders of Russia, China, Iran to attend summit in Kyrgyzstan – CP24
Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards – BBC
- Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards BBC
- Turkish, Somali forces free pirate-seized vessel in Somalia DW.com
- Turkish vessel freed after seizure by pirates, Somali officials say 10tv.com
- IMO warns piracy surge leaves more than 90 seafarers captive Splash247
- Piracy attacks off Somalia surge in 2026: AFP analysis of IMO data Al-Monitor
Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards
Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.
Close race as Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU
Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital fishing industry.
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE
The British citizen, who lives and works in the US, has supported Trump and ICE agents in the past.
CAIR blamed 9/11 on US support for Israel, recommended bin Laden’s writings in back to school guide – New York Post
How ‘Book Queen’ Dolly Parton inspired millions of children with gift of reading
Families across the globe share how free books from Parton's Imagination Library helped their children.
Landlady to 9/11 hijackers reveals their links to alleged Saudi spy
A woman who rented out homes to two al-Qaeda members speaks publicly for the first time - to the BBC.
Landlady to 9/11 hijackers reveals their links to alleged Saudi spy
A woman who rented out homes to two al-Qaeda members speaks publicly for the first time - to the BBC.
What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans
Households and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what will change now?
Canada poaches dozens of top US researchers for its universities
Researchers in fields like climate and medicine are being lured north by new research funding.
Controversial plans for a Daniel Andrews sculpture officially scrapped by Victorian government
The $134,000 cost of the statue of the former Victorian premier has been heavily criticised by the Liberal opposition
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The Carroll government in Victoria has cancelled controversial plans for a statue of former Labor premier Daniel Andrews.
Work began in May on the statue commemorating the former premier’s more than 3,000 days in office, as part of a 1999 policy recognising long-serving Victorian premiers.
Continue reading...Chinese rescue team finds ‘nothing but ruins’ at flood-hit Himalayan border crossing – Reuters
- Chinese rescue team finds 'nothing but ruins' at flood-hit Himalayan border crossing Reuters
- China Offers Condolences to Nepal While Emphasizing Disaster Began There The New York Times
- How do newly released 3D images explain the Gyirong mudslide? news.cgtn.com
- Tibet Mudslide Engulfs Complex at China’s Gateway to Nepal Bloomberg.com
- Chinese rescue workers reach border crossing destroyed by Himalayan flood Financial Times
Trump announces new US oil agreement with Venezuela
US president says US will have ‘majority’ control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reserves
Donald Trump announced Friday a new US oil agreement with Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez, saying the US will have “majority” control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reserves.
The terms of the agreement remain to be seen, but the US president said on his social-media platform that it had been brokered “through a partnership with private business” by his secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and defense secretary, Pete Hegseth.
Continue reading...Man, 41, dies after large sign falls at Christian festival in West Sussex
Six more people hospitalised after incident at Big Church festival near Steyning
A 41-year-old man has died and at least six other people have been injured after a large sign fell at a Christian festival in West Sussex, police have said.
The man, from Eastbourne, East Sussex, was pronounced dead at the scene after the incident at the Big Church festival near Steyning on Friday afternoon.
Continue reading...Far-right UK provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE in US
A Trump administration official says the controversial commentator overstayed his visit in the US and will be removed.
Nepal floods latest: Number of people missing jumps significantly to nearly 2,000 – follow live – BBC
- Nepal floods latest: Number of people missing jumps significantly to nearly 2,000 - follow live BBC
- Disaster Experts Say Nepal Glacier Collapse Was Difficult to Predict The New York Times
- 'It stood like a serpent right there staring at us': American who survived deadly Nepal flood tells her story ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Nearly 2,500 Missing as Nepal, China Intensify Rescue Efforts Bloomberg.com
- Nepal declines foreign rescue help, South Korea says it is negotiating Reuters
Walmart settles US government’s opioid lawsuit
The Justice Department and Walmart confirmed the settlement without disclosing terms.