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Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsShangri-La Dialogue: Hegseth says 'no state, including China,' must dominate Asia
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth expressed alarm about China's military buildup in Asia. He also said the US expects its Asian allies and partners to increase defense spending…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsThree Latvian mountaineers die on North America's tallest peak
Three climbers fell to their deaths near a perilous pass on Mount McKinley in the United States' Denali National Park and Preserve. One mountaineer was rescued.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNew Jersey says state police will replace federal agents outside ICE facility
Announcement coincides with reports of influx of federal agents to Delaney Hall, site of protests and hunger strikeTop New Jersey officials announced on Friday that the state poli…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump order endorses plan to halve vaccines recommended for children
Executive order recognizes health department assessment as guide for federal government for childhood vaccinesAn executive order signed by Donald Trump with little fanfare on Frid…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWashington state crews find body of another victim in paper mill explosion
Discovery brings death toll from chemical tank rupture in Longview to nine, with two workers still unaccounted forCrews on Friday recovered the remains of one more victim of a mas…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUS military strikes another boat in Pacific, bringing death toll above 200
Three men killed in third attack this week amid Trump administration’s campaign against alleged drug boatsThe US military said it had carried out another strike Friday on a boat a…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says he has ‘no interest’ in Kennedy Center after judge orders his name removed from memorial – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US emailZohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor, said he won’t be marching in this year’s Israel Day Parade, during a news…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsDartford warbler stages a comeback 60 years after almost vanishing
Survey shows 44% increase on RSPB reserves of bird that almost became extinct in England in the 60sMore than half a century after the Dartford warbler almost vanished from the Eng…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUK government divided over minimum wage increase in face of youth jobs crisis
Exclusive: Some fear raising rate for people aged 18-20 will exacerbate unemployment while others point to lack of evidenceRising rates of youth unemployment have created a split …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNicola Sturgeon: ‘I should not be held responsible for the wrongdoing of men’
Ex-SNP leader says she appeared on more front pages than her husband this week, adding: ‘I don’t think that’s right’Nicola Sturgeon said she “should not be held responsible for th…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNearly 100 homes evacuated in Scottish village after reports of ground movement
Investigation launched in former mining village of Coalsnaughton after residents forced to leave propertiesNearly 100 homes have been evacuated following reports of ground movemen…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPoor sleep linked to rising cancer risk in under-50s
Findings add to growing efforts to explain why cancer rates are increasing among younger adults worldwidePoor sleep may be fuelling the global rise in under-50s being diagnosed wi…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsExam fail: Indian students complain en masse about marking errors in key final exams
New digital marking system is aimed at reducing human errors but many students say it has resulted in wrong gradesNational outcry has erupted in India after more than 400,000 stud…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUK influencer met senior officials on state-sponsored tours of Iran, factchecking body finds
Bushra Shaikh, from Surrey, who appeared in The Apprentice, ‘ highly active’ in spreading regime messageA UK television personality went on two state-sponsored tours of Iran this …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump claims to be on verge of peace deal but Iran signals no agreement reached
US president did not announce decision on deal that could open strait of Hormuz after two-hour situation room meetDonald Trump has claimed he could approve an Iran peace deal on F…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEU to release €16bn to Hungary previously frozen under Orbán
Decision comes as police announce policy U-turn to allow Pride parade to take place in BudapestThe EU is to release more than €16bn to Hungary that had been frozen under the rule …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsLone children held at UK-run detention centres in France 284 times last year
Refugee charities say the numbers revealed in freedom of information data are ‘shocking’Lone children were held at UK-run detention centres in France on nearly 300 occasions last …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNato says drone that crashed in Romania was ‘of Russian origin’ despite Moscow’s denials – as it happened
This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereThe incident comes just days after the Czech president, Petr Pavel, has urged Nato to “show its teeth” in response to …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUN adds Israel and Russia to blacklist for sexual violence in conflict
Organisation cites abuse, including rape of male detainees, by security forces of governments which have blocked UN investigatorsThe UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWeather tracker: deadly May heatwave shatters records across Europe
Temperatures across parts of continent around 10-15C above average for this time of year, while thunderstorms strike eastern AustraliaEurope has experienced an exceptional heatwav…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCan the second coming of Tony Abbott resurrect the Liberal party? Or is it another step toward ‘self-destruction’?
Angus Taylor believes the former PM is uniquely placed to help the party as its new president, but some fear he will render it even more unelectableGet our breaking news email, fr…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Essentially diving in coffee’: Australian diver among team rushing to rescue people trapped in flooded Laos cave
Josh Richards joins international mission to help five found alive and search for missing divers, with one person extracted successfully Get our breaking news email, free app or d…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsVivid Sydney cancels all drone shows after 83 drones plunged into Darling Harbour
Fireworks displays will replace all drone shows at the iconic festival after a technical issue saw dozens fall from the sky on Monday nightGet our breaking news email, free app or…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Significant’ storm to hammers millions in WA and bring icy weather to NSW, Victoria and SA
Bureau of Meteorology says WA residents should brace for wind gusts higher than 125 km/h - the strength of category two cyclonesA major storm system bearing down on millions of We…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFirst of trapped men rescued from flooded Laos cave
Man is ‘safe and sound’ after perilous operation, leaving four inside a small chamber and two still to be locatedThe first of seven men who have been trapped in a flooded cave in …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAnger at decision not to prosecute Canadian suicide kit supplier in UK
Kenneth Law pleaded guilty in Canada to sending products internationally, knowing they would probably be used to end livesBereaved families whose loved ones were the victims of an…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCanadian man admits sending ‘suicide packets’ to hundreds of people around world
Kenneth Law, who sold lethal chemicals online with instructions on how to use them, admits counselling or aiding suicide ‘It was too easy’: families ask how Kenneth Law enabled so…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsLula says Brazil will not be treated like ‘tinpot country’ after US designates gangs as terrorists
Marco Rubio made announcement after meeting president’s far-right challenger Flávio BolsonaroBrazil will not be treated as a “tinpot country,” the country’s president, Luiz Inácio…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAlarm at Mexico bill allowing elections to be annulled for ‘foreign interference’
Opposition says constitutional amendment would give bill ruling party carte blanche to overturn will of votersSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailAmid fierce criticis…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?
Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsMumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearing
Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAfter decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight
Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUkraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops
BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsMother-in-law of Indian bride whose death set off media frenzy arrested
Twisha Sharma's death on 12 May has sparked rival claims of murder and suicide and dominated headlines.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsEx-head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement
Shi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsEight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack
Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.
Source: BBC News – World ·
Geopolitics'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game
Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsFormer US attorney general Pam Bondi defends her handling of Epstein files in congressional probe
The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsExploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans
Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSpain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival
Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time
Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsGhana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsFirst of five men found alive in flooded Laos cave rescued
The bedraggled man was led to safety by rescuers after nine days stranded in the cavern
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsNo deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran
The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.
Source: BBC News – World ·
Geopolitics'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides
Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.
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