Kamala Harris criticises Trump over Arlington Cemetery dispute
Harris said the cemetery is "not a place for politics" in her first remarks on the incident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M7qdgj...
Eiffel Tower Will Keep Olympic Rings Permanently, Mayor Says
“I want the two to remain married,” Mayor Anne Hidalgo of Paris said in a newspaper interview. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/lmw...
Hvaldimir the ‘Spy’ Whale Is Found Dead in Norwegian Waters
The beluga whale, who was first spotted in 2019 wearing what looked like a camera harness, was seen floating in Norwegian waters on Saturday...
UN agencies to start rollout of Gaza polio vaccines
The drive comes after the first confirmed case of the disease in 25 years was discovered in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vgxtkRq
Brazil Supreme Court orders suspension of X
The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Trump angers abortion opponents with comments on six-week ban
Donald Trump criticised Florida's six-week ban when he was asked about a state referendum on expanding abortion rights. from BBC News ...
Maduro Appears to Send Two Foreign Members of Ukraine’s Military to Face Trial in Russia
Two Colombian soldiers who had fought for Ukraine are now under arrest in Moscow. They wound up there after stopping over in Venezuela, whic...
Why Oil Prices Remain Subdued
Despite war in the Middle East and political turmoil in Libya, investors are focusing on what look like ample global supplies. from NYT ...
100-Plus Tons of Dead Fish Swamp a Greece Port
The mass deaths of the fish were most likely caused by climate change. The vacation area and its businesses have been suffering since. fro...
Weaver Bird Nests in Africa Appear to Reflect Local Styles and Traditions
Sparrow weavers in Africa appear to learn distinct building styles that reflect group traditions, research shows. It raises intriguing quest...
Inside U.S. Efforts to Avert War Among Iran, Israel and Hezbollah
A bigger disaster may have been avoided, even as the region continues to teeter on the brink of wider war. from NYT > World News https:...
No Vaccines, Tests or Treatments: Congo Lacks Tools to Confront Mpox
The country at the center of a global health emergency is struggling even to diagnose cases and provide basic care. from NYT > World Ne...
Supreme Court blocks Biden's latest try at student debt relief
It was another blow after the court struck down his attempt to cancel as much as $400bn in loans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qcpyw05
Typhoon Shanshan Prompts Mass Evacuations in Japan
The slow-moving storm brought torrential rain and hurricane-force winds to Japan. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/lqUZwmv
Israeli Forces Launch Raid in the Occupied West Bank
The operation follows months of escalating Israeli raids, where nearly three million Palestinians live under Israeli military rule. from N...
Why Harris campaign is fighting for unmuted debate mics
They will be muted when it's the other candidate's turn to speak - but Ms Harris's team are pushing back. from BBC News https:...
Off Spain’s Coast, Orcas Ram a Sailboat
A pod of orcas damaged a boat and left its two-person crew stranded. It was the latest in a string of attacks that research suggests could b...
Israel Averts All-Out War With Hezbollah, but Regional Conflicts Grind On
Relief that an eruption of violence across the border between Israel and Lebanon has been contained is tempered by a lack of progress in end...
Israel’s conflicts with Hezbollah and Hamas grind on, despite an apparent de-escalation.
Relief that an eruption of violence across the border between Israel and Lebanon has been contained is tempered by a lack of progress in end...
How Pavel Durov, Telegram’s Founder, Went From Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg to Wanted Man
Pavel Durov’s anti-establishment streak helped him create one of the world’s biggest online platforms, which emphasizes free speech. It also...
Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has 'nothing to hide'
Telegram says it is "absurd" to claim a platform or its owner is responsible for abuse of that platform. from BBC News https://i...
In a Region on Edge, Israel and Hezbollah Launch Major Attacks on Each Other
The escalating strikes across the Israel-Lebanon border fueled fears of a bigger conflagration, but both sides signaled that they were de-es...
Monday Briefing: Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Major Attacks
Plus, DMZ honey. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3td5QnY
Ingebrigtsen & Duplantis break world records
Jakob Ingebrigtsen smashes the 3,000m world record before Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record at the Diamond League even...
Cities on high alert as Brazil wildfires kill two
A crisis cabinet has been set up by the state government to deal with the wildfires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WRYP7Q6
Germany deadly stabbing: Police make second arrest
A man is detained at a refugee centre near the attack site in the western city of Solingen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/evGKSb6
Authorities Open Manslaughter Investigation in Italy Yacht Disaster
An Italian prosecutor in charge of the case said it was just the “initial phases” of the inquiry into the sinking of the Bayesian luxury yac...
Pokrovsk: Ukraine's vital eastern town in Russian sights
Pokrovsk is a major logistics hub with a railway station and lies at the intersection of important roads. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NGp...
The Gaza protests at the DNC in 50 seconds
Thousands of demonstrators marched in support of Gaza outside the Democratic National Convention this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5...
Lucie Castets Wants to Be France’s Prime Minister but Needs Emmanuel Macron’s Backing
Lucie Castets, a relatively obscure bureaucrat, is the left’s choice to be prime minister. Just one person stands in her way: the president....
Body of UK tech tycoon recovered but daughter still missing
UK tycoon Mike Lynch's body is recovered from the wreck of the yacht Bayesian, but his daughter Hannah is still missing. from BBC News...
Rattled Trump lashes out as DNC attacks throw him off message
The biggest concern for aides is keeping him focused on the issues and off controversial personal attacks, writes Katty Kay. from BBC News...
Many Climate Policies Struggle to Cut Emissions, Study Finds
The most effective ones tend to combine several emissions-cutting strategies, not a stand-alone approach, according to an examination of 1,5...
Hezbollah rockets hit Golan Heights after Israel strikes deep in Lebanon
Fears are growing that the cross-border hostilities could escalate into an all-out war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Oy9u6pN
Three things the Democrats have avoided so far at the DNC
What they have tried to avoid says as much about their weaknesses as what they choose to highlight, writes Anthony Zurcher. from BBC News ...
New Study Re-Evaluates ‘Worst Case’ Scenario for Thwaites Glacier
Global warming is putting the continent’s ice at risk of destruction in many forms. But one especially calamitous scenario might be a less p...
Recovered body believed to be luxury yacht's chef
Recaldo Thomas, an experienced and respected sailing chef, was saving money to restore his late parents' house. from BBC News https://...
U.S. Sanctions Former Haitian President for Drug Trafficking
The Treasury Department said former President Michel Martelly’s actions have contributed significantly to the unraveling of security in the ...
Palestinian militants claim a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv, and other news.
from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/NQj4J2b
Firefighter crawls across ladder above floods to save woman
Two people are reported missing in Oxford, Connecticut, after flooding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BmaiDtP
Palestinian Woman and Her 6 Children Are Killed in Israeli Strike, Family Says
A Palestinian teacher and all her children were killed in a strike in Deir al-Balah that the Israeli military said had targeted “a significa...
'Treated like slaves' on Scottish fishing boats
Dozens of workers from around the world may have been trafficked by a family-owned Scottish fishing firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f6M...
Monday Briefing: The Democratic National Convention
Plus, the dark side of Shen Yun from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ai2L9ZT
Elon Musk Closes X Operations in Brazil Over Fight With Judge
The billionaire said he would shutter his social network’s Brazil operations instead of complying with a Brazilian judge’s orders to suspend...
How Raygun made it to the Olympics and divided the breaking world
The Australian hip-hop community has been shaken by the reaction to Raygun's efforts in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VrXFx9o
Sniper shot Trump gunman's weapon and delayed him - report
A police sniper potentially saved lives by shooting the rifle of the would-be assassin, a congressional report says. from BBC News https:/...
X suspends business in Brazil over censorship row
The social media platform says its legal representative was threatened by a supreme court judge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HhjUAlf
No bail for activists kicked off Zimbabwe plane
Recent crackdowns on political opponents come as Zimbabwe's president takes over as regional Sadc leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Watch: Moment brawl breaks out in Turkish parliament
A debate over the status of a jailed Turkish opposition figure led to widespread fighting between opposing MPs. from BBC News https://ift....
Ukraine incursion destroys key Russian bridge
Ukraine destroys a bridge over the river Seym as it continues its incursion into Russia's Kursk region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9...
Friday Briefing: Ukraine Takes a Russian Town
Plus, with one room, Brazil confronts its racist past. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/oHScOfL
Sudan’s Military Reopens Border Crossing for Aid to Famine Zone
Accused of blocking food aid for its starving people, Sudan’s military announced it would reopen the main border crossing with Chad, which i...
Australian breakdancer Raygun opens up about 'devastating' hate online
The Australian b-girl said she "gave her best" during her performance at the Paris Olympics from BBC News https://ift.tt/b3BVcdR...
Yulia Navalnaya Disputes Russian Report on Cause of Husband’s Death
The Russian authorities said Aleksei A. Navalny had died of a grab bag of diseases, including heart arrhythmia triggered by hypertension. ...
Ukrainian TV films inside Russia as flag removed
Journalist Natalia Nahorna was reporting from the Russian town Sudzha when Ukrainian soldiers threw the flag to the ground. from BBC News ...
Father says baby twins killed by Israeli strike in Gaza as he registered births
The twins were just four days old when their home was reportedly hit in an Israeli strike. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VpqUm0T
Tanzania Arrests 520 People in Mass Opposition Crackdown
The clampdown came after the police banned a youth rally and pointed to the anti-government protests that have swept neighboring Kenya in re...
Israeli minister denounced over call for Jewish prayer at Jerusalem holy site
Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the al-Aqsa Mosque compound with Israelis who defied a ban on Jewish prayer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L5stBjv ...
Seven People Charged After Breaking Into Israeli Arms Company’s U.K. Site
Prosecutors argued in court that a group of pro-Palestinian activists who vandalized a site belonging to Elbit, an Israeli arms manufacturer...
Tuesday Briefing: Putin Lashes Out Over Incursion
Plus, A.I. is helping piece together an ancient epic. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/a2Fyw5b
Bodycam video shows police response to Uvalde shooting
Footage and 911 calls show the police response to one of the deadliest school shootings in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sgN0Kai
Why Iran Has Waited to Retaliate Against Israel for Hamas Leader’s Killing
Tehran is under pressure to avenge the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, but analysts said it is balancing multiple factors as it weighs a re...
Monday Briefing: Israel Widens Evacuation Orders
Plus, house calls for nomads. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/dHGbzLN
Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings
Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kj6b7Ze
Residents flee Greek wildfire as heatwave persists
Forty fires have broken out in Greece since Saturday, with firefighters still battling seven. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F2Cw9cP
Jordan Chiles Lost Her Bronze Medal Over Four Seconds
An inquiry by Chiles’s coach led judges to adjust her score and give her a medal. A court ruled the inquiry came too late. Now, the I.O.C. w...
Trolling of viral Olympics breaker 'disappointing'
Rachael Gunn failed to score a single point with the judges as she lost all three of her breaking round-robin battles. from BBC News https...
How U.S. Women Beat Brazil to Win Olympic Gold Medal
Mallory Swanson scored the winner in the 57th minute, neatly slotting home a shot from the left side off an assist from Korbin Albert. fro...
Travis Scott Released From Custody After Confrontation at a Paris Hotel
The star rapper had been accused on Friday of assaulting a security guard at a luxury hotel in Paris. No charges were filed against him, acc...
Plane Carrying 62 People Crashes in Brazil
The Brazilian authorities said the crash outside São Paulo killed everyone on the plane, which was operated by the airline VoePass. from N...
Taylor Swift Fans in Vienna React After Cancellations
Taylor Swift fans described their disappointment after organizers canceled her Eras Tour dates in Vienna after Austrian authorities uncovere...
Should Soccer Make Space for Other Sports?
The saturation of soccer can be suffocating for the rest of the athletic landscape. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/frAZcGn
What we know about military records of Walz and Vance
Walz's military record has been under scrutiny after a series of claims made by veterans and leading Republicans. from BBC News https:...
Jake Paul Lends His Celebrity (Some of It) to Olympic Boxing
Paul, a social media influencer and boxer, usually promotes professional fighting. Now he’s in a partnership with U.S.A. Boxing, but his out...
Teens and Tactics Blur in China’s Quest for Gold
A young skater’s emergence signals a pivot in the way an Olympic power defines success. But its handling of the table tennis competition sug...
As Iran Braces for War, Its Citizens Are Kept in the Dark
Iranians say they have not been told how to prepare should broad hostilities break out between their country and Israel. from NYT > Wor...
Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new overall leader
Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as its new political chief, replacing Ismail Haniyeh who was killed last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b...
Court in Germany Fines Protester for ‘River to the Sea’ Chant
A judge said the phrase, used at a pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin days after the Oct. 7 attacks, “could only be understood as a denial of I...
E.P.A. Pulls Pesticide Dacthal From the Market Over Health Concerns
The herbicide, used widely on crops including broccoli and onions, can cause low birth weight and impaired brain development, regulators sai...
Boxing Officials Offer Little Clarity on Olympic Eligibility Dispute
Two Olympians whose eligibility to compete as women at the Paris Games has come under scrutiny will fight for medals on Tuesday. from NYT ...
Google's monopoly of online searches is illegal, US judge rules
The decision could reshape how technology giants do business in the future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xucaQHR
Bangladesh Protesters Swarm Sheikh Hasina’s Residence after Prime Minister Flees
Looters made off with furniture, bedding and potted plants from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/KF0m9Rw
Israeli Strike Kills Dozens at Gaza Shelter
An Israeli airstrike on a school functioning as a shelter in Gaza City killed at least 30 people, according to a Palestinian emergency agenc...
Casualties after third Israeli strike on school in a week
Rescuers in Gaza say most of the dead were women and children, but Israel insists it targeted Hamas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mY30TMq ...
A weekend ride through Paris. Prizes for the first three finishers.
The Olympic road cycling events, open for all to watch, end in a sprint to the finish. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/eQF5yUJ
What Do Athletes Do Between High Jumps at the Olympics?
The high jump often presents competitors with an abundance of down time. Two rivals fill it in very different ways. from NYT > World Ne...
Killing of Hamas Leader Creates a New Rift Between the U.S. and Israel
President Biden has expressed concern that the circumstances of the assassination have thrown cease-fire talks into doubt, but Prime Ministe...
Violent Protests Grip English Cities in Wake of Knife Attack at Dance Class
Tensions have grown in some communities across Britain since a stabbing in the northern town of Southport on Monday, while misinformation ov...
Algerian Boxer at Center of Olympic Eligibility Fight Clinches Medal
Imane Khelif advanced to the semifinals, ensuring she will leave the Paris Games with at least a bronze medal. from NYT > World News ht...
Iceland’s New President Is a Feminist, and a Friend of Björk
Though the president’s role is mostly ceremonial, Halla Tómasdóttir said that she would seek to raise “the right questions” and bring attent...
Police Investigate Death Threats Against Olympics Opening Ceremony Director
Thomas Jolly said he had received a barrage of online harassment, after some people interpreted a section of the show as mocking a biblical ...
Pakistanis Rise Up Against Ruling Elite as Misery Multiplies
Unrest over a range of economic and security issues threatens to deepen the political turmoil that has plagued Pakistan for years. from NY...
Who Is Vadim Krasikov, the Russian Exchanged for a U.S. Reporter?
Vadim Krasikov was sentenced to life in prison in Germany for a brazen assassination in a downtown park in Berlin. Now he is free. from NY...
How Golf and Physics Are Raising the Limits in Shot-Put
Ryan Crouser, an American, has combined radar technology borrowed from golf and an innovative technique to take aim at his third straight Ol...
Subscribe to:
Posts
(
Atom
)