‘The city is alive’: A brief peace in Kherson, but residents fear what comes next
A temporary ceasefire has brought rare quiet to Kherson, offering its residents a glimpse of normal life before fighting resumes.
Met refers itself to police watchdog over Meghan warning letter
Move comes as Philippines police investigate alleged child sexual abuse images reportedly found at Thomas Markle Sr’s former home
The Metropolitan police has referred itself to the police watchdog over potential errors in its handling of a 2019 letter warning of dangers to the security of the Duchess of Sussex posed by her father.
The letter made allegations about Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan, who is facing claims of child sexual abuse images offending linked to the Philippines, which he denies.
Continue reading...JD Vance letter may offer last chance to avert fresh conflict between US and Iran
US vice-president writes to top Iranian security official in sign Washington has not abandoned diplomacy
Hopes of averting a major new conflagration between Iran and the US soon after Tuesday’s midterm elections could rest on Iran’s response to a personal letter from the US vice-president, JD Vance, offering to restart diplomacy.
The letter, written after predominantly Qatari mediation, was sent to the secretary of Iran’s supreme national security council, Mohsen Rezaei on Sunday. It requires Tehran to agree to make commitments on its nuclear programme at the start of a process that would lead to the opening of the strait of Hormuz within seven days in return for US sanctions relief.
Continue reading...Paris suburb shooting suspect targeted people of Muslim or African appearance, prosecutor says – BBC
- Paris suburb shooting suspect targeted people of Muslim or African appearance, prosecutor says BBC
- Thousands gather in Paris suburb in tribute to victims of shooting Reuters
- Suspect in France Shootings Said He Targeted Muslims and Africans, Prosecutor Says The New York Times
- Suspect in racist Trappes shooting said wanted to avenge robbed shopkeepers, targeted people based on skin color Le Monde.fr
- Suspect in Trappes attack admits targeting minorities Euronews.com
Seven oil tankers carrying 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel sail towards US
Tankers, tracked by Greenpeace, are first phase of Trump-Putin deal – but there is uncertainty over whether they will unload
Seven oil tankers carrying an estimated 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel are now sailing towards the US, though it is uncertain if the vessels will be able to unload amid a political row about the legality of the shipments.
The transport, tracked by the pressure group Greenpeace, is the first phase of a contentious supply deal negotiated between presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin earlier this month, reversing years of sanctions on Russia oil.
Continue reading...Yemen’s besieged Taiz is in famine, governor says, as 13 are killed by Saudi airstrike – AP News
- Yemen’s besieged Taiz is in famine, governor says, as 13 are killed by Saudi airstrike AP News
- 12 Killed In Saudi Strikes In Yemen, Claim Houthis NDTV
- Houthis say Saudi strike kills 12 as blasts heard in Riyadh The New Arab
- Yemen’s Houthis say 11 killed in strikes on Sanaa; Saudis say two missiles shot down The Times of Israel
- Houthis say Saudi-led airstrikes killed 14 at a market in northern Yemen, and other Mideast news TelegraphHerald.com
More prisoners recalled to jail than released in England and Wales
Ministry of Justice figures show recalls rose 27% in year to June despite emergency measures to ease overcrowding
More people were recalled to jails in England and Wales in the first half of this year than were released, despite government efforts to reduce the prison population, according to figures released on Thursday.
Ministry of Justice (MoJ) data shows that 12,338 people were recalled to custody between the beginning of April and the end of June, while 12,278 people were released. It continues a trend set between January and March, when 13,193 people were returned to prison and 12,977 released.
Continue reading...European Pilots Are Accidentally Falling Asleep in the Cockpit – Fodors Travel Guide
- European Pilots Are Accidentally Falling Asleep in the Cockpit Fodors Travel Guide
- Almost a quarter of European airline pilots fly when too fatigued to work The Guardian
- Majority of Airline Pilots Have Fallen Asleep During Flights, Harrowing New Study Reveals Yahoo
- Survey: 3 in 4 European Pilots Report Sleeping on Duty FLYING Magazine
- 3 in 4 pilots report dozing off or fighting sleep while flying planes The Straits Times
Three Tankers Hit Mines In Strait Of Hormuz, Which Will Definitely Make Gas Less Expensive – Jalopnik
- Three Tankers Hit Mines In Strait Of Hormuz, Which Will Definitely Make Gas Less Expensive Jalopnik
- Iran war live: Saudi coalition downs Houthi drone in Mecca region Al Jazeera
- Live Updates: Tankers strike mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says, as Hegseth fires top general CBS News
- Ship reported on fire off Oman as Iran escalation fears mount DW.com
- UKMTO Reports Burning Tanker Off Musandam Peninsula The Maritime Executive
House report finds American Psychological Association leadership ‘repeatedly failed to confront antisemitism’ – Jewish Insider
- House report finds American Psychological Association leadership ‘repeatedly failed to confront antisemitism’ Jewish Insider
- American Psychological Association brushed off antisemitism complaints — US House report The Times of Israel
- House Committee Accuses APA of Fostering Antisemitism Inside Higher Ed
- ‘Heartbreaking’ findings in House report on Jew-hatred within American Psychological Association, psychologists say JNS.org
- Judgment Day for the American Psychological Association Do No Harm
‘Deeply regressive’: How the French government plans to make protesters pay for riots and looting – France 24
- 'Deeply regressive': How the French government plans to make protesters pay for riots and looting France 24
- Who pays for a $1B riot? Europe looks past rioters to their parents and the apps in their pockets ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- French Senate backs ‘Rioters Pay’ bill that could make protesters pay $11,000 fines CNBC
- Critics attack 'anti-democratic' French bill making rioters pay Reuters
- Levy on car and home insurance policies to pay for riot damage The Connexion
Hong Kong’s leader apologises for residential fire that killed 168 people
Blaze was world’s deadliest residential fire since 1980, but some survivors and bereaved families say justice has yet to be served
Hong Kong’s leader has apologised for government shortcomings that contributed to a fire that killed 168 people in the city last year, a rare sign of public contrition that nevertheless failed to impress some victims’ families.
The chief executive, John Lee, and seven other officials bowed in apology at the release of a report that pointed to “decades of failure” by government bodies.
Continue reading...Australian Labor’s free-market turn risks a backlash fueled by nostalgia – Politico
Spain begins mourning period as search continues for train crash victims
Emergency services, drones and dog unit continue to comb carriages as Civil Guard sets up clinics for relatives to provide DNA samples
Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday for at least 69 people who died in a high-speed rail collision, as hospitals continued to treat dozens of injured passengers and train drivers went on strike to urge more investment in railway safety.
The trains – one from Spain’s state-owned Renfe and the other from the private rail company Iryo – were travelling from Madrid towards the southern region of Andalucía on Wednesday when they collided just before 9am. After the Iryo train came to a halt, the other slammed into its rear, knocking several carriages off the track near Urda in the central region of Castilla-La Mancha.
Continue reading...Female Lib Dem MP accuses Nigel Farage of shoving her in parliament
Caroline Voaden says Reform UK leader grabbed her by the arm and tried to push past her in incident in May
A female Liberal Democrat MP has accused Nigel Farage of shoving her aside at the state opening of parliament after which one of her male colleagues intervened.
Caroline Voaden gave her account of the incident in May this year after Farage revealed on Wednesday that there had been a “physical altercation” in parliament which meant he had decided to avoid the budget.
Continue reading...Cuts like a knife: Canadian rocker Bryan Adams trolls Trump with new song
Musician wrote a ‘love letter’ to Canada with a new album – and some pointed commentary about the US president
Lake Ontario, the vast body of water that straddles the US-Canada border, has gone by many names over the centuries: Lac Saint-Louis, Lacus Ontarius, Skaniadorio, Cataraqui Lake. But one thing it will never be called, says the Canadian rock star Bryan Adams, is Lake America.
In his new song Lake Ontario, Adams takes aim at the US president, Donald Trump, accusing him of “breaking the peace” between the people who live on the lake’s shores.
The ‘lake of shining waters’ is what the Iroquois called her
It’s a First Nations name – not an executive order.
But things weren’t going his way in Iran
So like a baby tossing the toys from the pram
You can push us to the brink
But where the open road divides
Continue reading...EU peacekeeping helicopter crash in Bosnia kills at least four – Euronews.com
Brazil’s victory for the planet and democracy: seven lessons from Lula’s win
The trouncing of the far right provides a playbook for social and environmental movements in other countries facing elections, including the US, Spain and France
Thank you, Brazil, for demonstrating how the far right can be trounced while protection for the Amazon is strengthened. In a world where nature and democracy appeared to be bleeding out in tandem, voters and forest defenders in this global south powerhouse have shown it is possible to staunch the flow. This should provide much needed inspiration and, more practically, a playbook for social and environmental movements in other countries facing elections, including the US, Spain and France.
The astonishing comeback victory of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Sunday’s presidential runoff against his extreme right challenger Flavío Bolsonaro has brought oceans of rapturous supporters on to the streets, while also thrilling conservationists, climate activists and social justice campaigners across the world.
Continue reading...Greek container ship sinks after drone attack off Bulgaria – Reuters
- Greek container ship sinks after drone attack off Bulgaria Reuters
- Ship sinks off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast after being hit by drones AP News
- Zim Confirms Loss of Containership Attacked in Black Sea off Bulgaria The Maritime Executive
- NATO’s Black Sea nations decry Ukraine war spillover endangering commercial ship traffic Defense News
- Ship chartered by Israeli company sinks in Black Sea after drone attack Haaretz
Pakistan rights activist Imaan Mazari and husband jailed for 10 years – Al Jazeera
- Pakistan rights activist Imaan Mazari and husband jailed for 10 years Al Jazeera
- Pakistan court jails prominent rights couple for 10 years, family says Reuters
- ATC sentences Imaan, Hadi to 10 years in security breach case Dawn
- Pakistani rights lawyer and husband sentenced to 10 years each in cricket security breach case KVUE
- Pakistan: Terrorism conviction of human rights lawyers an indictment of justice system Amnesty International