New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century
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New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century

A ⁠diminutive wild cat that inhabits Bolivia’s cloud forest has been identified as ⁠a previously unknown species, marking the first time a new living cat species has been formally named and described in more than a century. The cat, called Tilcayo by local communities, is part of a group called tiger cats found across much of South America. It was found in Bolivia’s lush Yungas forest, a mountaino...

Who was Noah Woods? 3-year-old Suffolk boy remembered by father after body found in pond

Who was Noah Woods? 3-year-old Suffolk boy remembered by father after body found in pond

Times of India •

Three-year-old Noah Woods, a non-verbal boy with partial hearing loss, has been remembered by his father after his body was found in Decoy Pond in Suffolk. Rhys Woods described his son as “the sweetest and most innocent little boy” and thanked emergency services, volunteers and local residents who joined the extensive search after Noah disappeared.

Hong Kong hits out at US panel over Jimmy Lai hearing and sanctions bill

Hong Kong hits out at US panel over Jimmy Lai hearing and sanctions bill

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Hong Kong authorities have hit out at a US congressional commission for colluding with “anti-China politicians” to hold a hearing on jailed former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and introducing a bill to “intimidate” local national security officials with sanctions. The government issued the condemnation on Thursday night after the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) held a heari...

Will Trump demolish the Kennedy Centre? Air Force One photo offers clue

Will Trump demolish the Kennedy Centre? Air Force One photo offers clue

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A photo of US President Donald Trump examining a depiction of Washington’s Kennedy Centre apparently being demolished sparked widespread attention on Thursday after he threatened to tear down the revered arts venue because he has been blocked from renaming it after himself. In the image captured by Agence France-Presse photographer Brendan Smialowski late on Wednesday at Joint Base Andrews, the Re...

Trump seen with image of apparent Kennedy Centre demolition

Trump seen with image of apparent Kennedy Centre demolition

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A photo of Donald Trump examining a depiction of Washington’s Kennedy Centre apparently being demolished sparked widespread attention on Thursday after the US president threatened to tear down the revered arts venue because he has been blocked from renaming it after himself. In the image captured by Agence France-Presse photographer Brendan Smialowski late on Wednesday at Joint Base Andrews, the R...

Canada poised to become European Union's first 'associate member'

Canada poised to become European Union's first 'associate member'

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told the European Parliament in France that he is interested in making his country the first "associate member" of the E.U. It comes as Canada and western Europe's relationship with the U.S. has become strained in recent months. NBC News' Matt Bodner explains the benefits of the new alliance.

Taking on Trump: Canada and EU forge closer ties – The Latest

Taking on Trump: Canada and EU forge closer ties – The Latest

The Guardian •

Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has welcomed the EU’s proposal for Canada to become the bloc’s first ‘associate member’, despite threats from Donald Trump over the plan. The US president said Washington could impose ‘very serious tariffs’ or halt trade if the EU went ahead with the plan. But in a defiant speech to the European parliament, Carney called for ‘deep cooperation’ and said polling...

Greens urge Zack Polanski to take stance on proposed policy declaring ‘Zionism is racism’

Greens urge Zack Polanski to take stance on proposed policy declaring ‘Zionism is racism’

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Exclusive: The Green leader has not spoken publicly about the motion, which is likely to be debated at the party’s conference in OctoberThe Greens are pushing Zack Polanski to take a stance on a potential party policy stating “Zionism is racism”, with some fearing it could alienate Jewish supporters if it was passed.Polanski, who leads the Greens in England and Wales, has not spoken publicly about...

Greens push Zack Polanski to take stance on proposed policy declaring ‘Zionism is racism’

Greens push Zack Polanski to take stance on proposed policy declaring ‘Zionism is racism’

The Guardian •

Exclusive: The Green leader has not spoken publicly about the motion, which is likely to be debated at the party’s conference in OctoberThe Greens are pushing Zack Polanski to take a stance on a potential party policy stating “Zionism is racism”, with some fearing it could alienate Jewish supporters if it was passed.Polanski, who leads the Greens in England and Wales, has not spoken publicly about...

US passenger duct-taped to plane seat says: ‘I don’t remember any of it’

US passenger duct-taped to plane seat says: ‘I don’t remember any of it’

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After being read charges, Layne Lundeen said: ‘I assaulted a police officer? Is that what it says? I don’t have my glasses’An American Airlines passenger who was duct-taped to his seat following an alleged outburst including racial and homophobic slurs said that he does not recall the incident.On 3 September, 67-year old Layne Lundeen was restrained to his first class seat with duct tape and zip t...

Sway, Mobo-winning British rapper, dies aged 44

Sway, Mobo-winning British rapper, dies aged 44

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Rapper won prestigious award as an unsigned artist before breaking UK Top 10 and nurturing artists including KSIThe British rapper Sway, who proved inspirational to a generation of Black British musicians thanks to his independence and frank, dextrous storytelling, has died aged 44.The news was announced by the Mobo awards, with whom Sway won best hip-hop act in 2005, the first unsigned act to do ...

In 2019, seven detectorists found 2,584 silver pennies in a Somerset field; five years later...

In 2019, seven detectorists found 2,584 silver pennies in a Somerset field; five years later...

Times of India •

Recently, a noteworthy trove of Norman-era silver coins was obtained for the nation, worth £4.3 million, establishing it as the most significant treasure discovery in British history. This cache highlights the political turmoil that ensued post-Norman Conquest of England. Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this historic treasure will be displayed nationwide and will eventua...

New lawsuit alleges Epstein possessed ‘child sexual abuse material of countless children’

New lawsuit alleges Epstein possessed ‘child sexual abuse material of countless children’

The Guardian •

Two women who filed the suit against the Epstein estate are seeking a court-ordered program to notify potential victimsJeffrey Epstein’s estate is facing a new lawsuit filed by two women who allege that Epstein possessed child sexual abuse material (CSAM) of them. They want a judge to order that a program be set up to identify and notify all individuals whose “unlawful sexualized images” might hav...

Food security under pressure from conflicts, extreme weather

Food security under pressure from conflicts, extreme weather

France 24 •

Extreme weather and violent conflicts are threatening food production and trade across the globe. Experts are forecasting a super El Niño, which could further disrupt planting and harvests – and push millions more people into acute food insecurity. Meanwhile the ongoing wars with Iran and Ukraine are disrupting shipping and supply chains.  Shawn Arita, Associate Research Professor at North Dakot...

U.N. panel accuses U.S. of committing war crimes in Iran

U.N. panel accuses U.S. of committing war crimes in Iran

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Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N.’s top human rights body say they have found “reasonable grounds” to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including on a school in the southern city of Minab. NBC News' Monica Alba reports on the accusations and potential consequences.