Geopolitics
France transfixed by murder trial without a body
BBC News – World · Europe
Cédric Jubillar has always denied killing his wife Delphine, who vanished in December 2020.
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Geopolitics
Copenhagen Airport reopens after drone sightings as origins still unclear
BBC News – World · Europe
Danish police said that they were unable to confirm the type or the number of drones seen around the airport, or where they flew afterwards.
Geopolitics
ICC charges Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity
BBC News – World · Europe
The former president of the Philippines is accused of being involved in the deaths of dozens of people.
Geopolitics
Super typhoon hits Philippines as thousands evacuate
BBC News – World · Europe
Ragasa has hit northern Philippines and is barrelling towards southern China.
Geopolitics
Footage shows public executions in Gaza City street
BBC News – World · Europe
Hamas-linked social media channels say "three collaborators who were spying for the occupation" were executed.
Geopolitics
Sarah Ferguson dropped from multiple charities over Epstein email
BBC News – World · Europe
Seven charities, including the Teenage Cancer Trust, remove the former wife of Prince Andrew as a patron or ambassador.
Geopolitics
Trump urges pregnant women to avoid Tylenol over unproven autism link
BBC News – World · Europe
Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there is no causal relationship.
Geopolitics
France formally recognises Palestinian state
BBC News – World · Europe
Speaking at the UN in New York, President Emmanuel Macron said "the time for peace has come".
General
Brand apologizes over fireworks stunt in Tibet after backlash
NBC News – World · US
Officials in Tibet are investigating after Canadian outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx set off fireworks in the Himalayas in a publicity stunt that was widely cri…
General
What's next after U.S. allies give a high-profile boost to a Palestinian state
NBC News – World · US
The U.K., Canada and Australia formally recognized a Palestinian state, sparking fury from Israel ahead of a UNGA summit amid the Gaza war.
General
Israeli airstrikes kill 31 journalists in Yemen according to a global watchdog
NBC News – World · US
Israeli airstrikes killed 31 journalists and media support workers in Yemen according to a report by the Committee to Protect Journalists, a global watchdog.
General
Putin is testing NATO. How will it respond?
NBC News – World · US
U.S. allies called an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Monday after a series of incidents raised alarm about Russian threats to NATO.
General
Palestinian statehood condemned by Israeli officials brings a 'glimmer of hope' for some Palestinians
NBC News – World · US
As Palestinians and much of the Arab and Muslim worlds praised the decision by several European countries to recognize Palestinian statehood, Israeli politicia…
Geopolitics
China is learning to accept alternative modes of work
The Washington Post – World · US
Digital nomads have set up communes across China to opt out of the rat race. Faced with a youth unemployment crisis, Beijing is now backing alternative ways of…
Geopolitics
Sustained protests push Serbia toward a defining choice — democracy or drift
The Washington Post – World · US
Months of student-led protests in Serbia, sparked by a train station disaster, are challenging President Aleksandar Vucic’s government, accusing it of corrupti…
Geopolitics
As Russia pummels Ukraine’s energy, Kyiv hits back at its oil refineries
The Washington Post – World · US
Russia is ramping up attacks on gas networks and power stations again this year, but in the past week Ukraine has set ablaze several Russian oil refineries.
Geopolitics
Putin ready to extend nuclear arms control pact for a year
The Washington Post – World · US
The START agreement limiting active nuclear missiles and bombers expires in February, and Putin’s decision to extend it probably will be viewed favorably by Tr…
Geopolitics
Outdoor brand Arc’teryx’s Himalayan fireworks stunt sparks environmental probe
The Washington Post – World · US
Arc’teryx said it regretted the high-altitude fireworks display, which it organized with the visual artist Cai Guo-Qiang in Tibet to promote mountain culture.
Geopolitics
Netanyahu vows retaliation ahead of more Palestine recognitions at U.N.
The Washington Post – World · US
As France and Saudi Arabia convene a summit to renew the push for a two-state solution, the Israeli leader said that “a Palestinian state will not be establish…
Geopolitics
Egypt’s president pardons jailed Arab Spring activist Alaa Abdel Fattah
The Washington Post – World · US
Abdel Fattah was a symbol of the 2011 uprising but was arrested two years later. He has since spent almost all of the past 12 years behind bars.
Geopolitics
France defies Trump, recognizes Palestinian statehood despite U.S. pressure
The Washington Post – World · US
Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to kill France’s recognition of Palestinian statehood, publicly lambasting it as a “gift to Hamas” ahead of the U.N. summi…
Geopolitics
As U.N. General Assembly Gathers, Here’s What to Expect
The New York Times – World · US
A look at major figures who will appear during the week and what they might talk about.
Geopolitics
Zubeen Garg, Singer of Hit Bollywood Song ‘Ya Ali,’ Dies at 52
The New York Times – World · US
Mr. Garg sang in dozens of languages and his music blended folk, pop and rock. His hit song “Ya Ali” was featured in the 2006 film “Gangster.”
Geopolitics
Judge Says Work on Revolution Wind Can Proceed, for Now
The New York Times – World · US
The Trump administration had halted construction on the $6.2 billion Revolution Wind project, prompting its developer to sue.
Geopolitics
Tech Executive Dies After Falling 2,000 Feet on Mount Shasta
The New York Times – World · US
While the Argentine hiker and entrepreneur, Matias Augusto Travizano, was descending the mountain, he fell down a glacier, the authorities said.
Geopolitics
What to Know About the UN’s Palestinian Statehood Conference
The New York Times – World · US
Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • France has formally recognized Palestinian sovereignty, a largely symbolic gesture, with calls f…
Geopolitics
What does it mean to be a state?
The New York Times – World · US
Here are the four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • France has formally recognized Palestinian sovereignty, with other Western nations also expre…
Geopolitics
French Town Halls Defy Officials and Fly Palestinian Flags
The New York Times – World · US
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Geopolitics
Zelensky Urges ‘Powerful Pressure on Russia’ at U.N. General Assembly
The New York Times – World · US
In a social media post, Ukraine’s president pushed leaders gathering in New York to strengthen their efforts to get Moscow to end the war.
Geopolitics
Macron, saying ‘the time has come, says France formally recognizes a Palestinian state.
The New York Times – World · US
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Geopolitics
U.S. Pledges Support for Argentina’s Economy and Javier Milei
The New York Times – World · US
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said “all options” are under consideration to help President Javier Milei.
Geopolitics
Palestinian Statehood Seems More Remote Than Ever
The New York Times – World · US
Even before the war in Gaza, negotiations failed to produce peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
Geopolitics
Flights Are Temporarily Diverted From Copenhagen Airport After Drone Sightings
The New York Times – World · US
The airport was closed for several hours because or two or three large drones spotted in the area.
Geopolitics
Protesters calling for solidarity with Palestinians clash with the police in Milan.
The New York Times – World · US
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Geopolitics
Palestinians Hope Their State Will Be More Than ‘Ink on Paper’
The New York Times – World · US
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Geopolitics
As the U.S. Pulls Back From the U.N., Rivals Stand to Gain
The New York Times – World · US
We explain how Russia, China, Iran and other countries are trying to strengthen their influence as America retreats.
Geopolitics
U.S. allies’ recognition of a Palestinian state puts them in opposition to the White House.
The New York Times – World · US
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Geopolitics
World Leaders Recognize Palestinian State, in a Challenge to U.S. and Israel
The New York Times – World · US
At a meeting ahead of the U.N. General Assembly, France and other U.S. allies made official a breach with Washington that has been years in the making.
Geopolitics
Hamas releases a hostage video on the same day as the Palestinian statehood conference.
The New York Times – World · US
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Geopolitics
‘They’re Small but They’re Mighty.’ Meet the Wisconsin Sisters Healing the Land.
The New York Times – World · US
The women of Holy Wisdom Monastery have restored 170 acres of native prairie and oak savanna. “Humans need creation to find ourselves,” one said.
Geopolitics
Satellites and Drones Are Unlocking Benefits ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ in Michigan
The New York Times – World · US
Technology is helping farmers use land and fertilizer more strategically. Sometimes, the best practice is no chemicals at all.
Geopolitics
Block Island’s Wind Farm Had Unexpected Benefits
The New York Times – World · US
Offshore turbines let Block Island shut down soot-spewing, earsplitting diesel generators. There were other benefits, too.
Geopolitics
Forget ‘Love Island.’ Tennessee Has an Isle of Goats.
The New York Times – World · US
Eco-grazing goats help clear overgrowth worldwide. But rare is the herd that has to get to work by boat.
Geopolitics
Russia’s Ban on I.B. Schools Deepens Its Rupture With the West
The New York Times – World · US
The Kremlin has infused education with nationalism and militarism. Outlawing the International Baccalaureate underlines that effort.
Geopolitics
Trump’s Tariffs Are Damaging America’s Biggest Foreign Source of Screws
The New York Times – World · US
Taiwan has long been the top provider of screws to the United States. But its factories are struggling to survive under tariffs on steel and aluminum.
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