In 2023, an Australian cattle station sold for $40 million for a carbon project; three years later...
Times of India •

In 2023, an Australian cattle station sold for $40 million for a carbon project; three years later...

After a disappointing turn of events, Benmara Station, a prominent cattle property in Australia, was sold for A$26 million, significantly lower than its original price of A$40 million. This decline resulted from the cancellation of an ambitious environmental project related to carbon farming, emphasizing traditional pastoral values instead of its former carbon potential as regulatory challenges mo...

Israel to close British consulate in Jerusalem after sanctions on settlements
France 24 •

Israel to close British consulate in Jerusalem after sanctions on settlements

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused the Israeli government on Tuesday of turning a "blind eye" to what he called "ethnic cleansing" by settlers in the West Bank as the UK joined France and ten other countries in banning imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied territory. The decision comes amid rising violence over settlement expansion. Follow our liveblog to see how the day's ev...

Middle East live: Israel to close British consulate in Jerusalem after sanctions on settlements

Middle East live: Israel to close British consulate in Jerusalem after sanctions on settlements

France 24 •

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused the Israeli government on Tuesday of turning a "blind eye" to what he called "ethnic cleansing" by settlers in the West Bank as the UK joined France and ten other countries in banning imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied territory. The decision comes amid rising violence over settlement expansion. Follow our liveblog for the latest.

Endangered Sumatran tigers born in Greece as zoos build safety net

Endangered Sumatran tigers born in Greece as zoos build safety net

SCMP •

The world’s most endangered tigers have started a family in Greece, offering hope for a predator rapidly vanishing from the wild. Three two-month-old Sumatran tiger cubs received identification microchips and their first vaccinations on Tuesday at a zoo near Athens, as part of a global effort to build a backup population. The Sumatran tiger, classified as critically endangered, is found only on th...

Does AfD's big win in Germany signal a 'far right' uprising in Europe?

Does AfD's big win in Germany signal a 'far right' uprising in Europe?

Times of India •

Many years ago, Otto von Bismarck observed that politics was “the art of the possible”. The modern European establishment appears to have inverted the Iron Chancellor’s maxim. Politics has increasingly become the art of explaining to voters why what they want is impossible, irresponsible, xenophobic, Islamophobic, nativist or, inevitably, far right. And made it impossible to vote for the so-called...

Flushing the toilet can release a ‘plume’ of breathable pathogens – and closing the lid won’t stop their escape

Flushing the toilet can release a ‘plume’ of breathable pathogens – and closing the lid won’t stop their escape

The Guardian •

New research shows turbulent flushes create toilet-generated aerosols that can transmit legionella, influenza and norovirusGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFlushing toilets release particles into the “breathing zone” of adults and can remain suspended in the air for at least 20 seconds, a new study has found.And closing the lid might not be enough to avoid a “plume” of po...

Organised crime driving illicit cigarette factory boom ‘in almost every EU state’

Organised crime driving illicit cigarette factory boom ‘in almost every EU state’

The Guardian •

Bloc losing €13bn in revenue with one in 10 cigarettes illegal, watchdog reportsEurope live – latest updatesThe illegal trade in tobacco is booming in the EU, according to a report by the bloc’s financial watchdog, with almost one in 10 cigarettes produced illicitly or smuggled, causing an estimated €13bn loss in tax revenue each year.The European Court of Auditors (ECA) said in a report on Tuesda...

Trump’s call to rename New Mexico ‘New America’ is a distraction tactic, Democrats say

Trump’s call to rename New Mexico ‘New America’ is a distraction tactic, Democrats say

The Guardian •

Amid unpopular Iran war and persistent inflation, governor says state has had its name since before US existedDemocrats have hit back against Donald Trump’s suggestion that the state of New Mexico should be renamed “New America”, accusing the US president of trying to distract from his war on Iran and rising prices.The administration moved to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” hour...

British family of man abducted by Saudi Arabia speak out over nine-year ordeal

British family of man abducted by Saudi Arabia speak out over nine-year ordeal

The Guardian •

Mira Lozi says quiet diplomacy has failed to free Rami Naimi who was first seized in Dubai in 2017A British woman has spoken out for the first time about the alleged abduction, torture and coercion of her husband at the hands of Saudi authorities, after nine years of “failed” quiet diplomacy.The businessman Rami Naimi was first abducted in Dubai in 2017 on his return from a trip to Australia with ...

British family speaks out over nine-year ordeal after husband is abducted by Saudi Arabia

British family speaks out over nine-year ordeal after husband is abducted by Saudi Arabia

The Guardian •

Mira Lozi says quiet diplomacy has failed to free Rami Naimi who was first seized in Dubai in 2017A British woman has spoken out for the first time about the alleged abduction, torture and coercion of her husband at the hands of Saudi authorities, after nine years of “failed” quiet diplomacy.The businessman Rami Naimi was first abducted in Dubai in 2017 on his return from a trip to Australia with ...

France joins ban on products from Israeli settlements in West Bank

France joins ban on products from Israeli settlements in West Bank

France 24 •

France will join the UK and other countries in launching a process to ban products from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël ​Barrot said on Tuesday, amid rising settler violence that has further undermined prospects for a two-state solution with the Palestinians. France 24's Marc Perelman has the details.

UK ban on goods from Israeli settlements 'evidence of Netanyahu's failure'

UK ban on goods from Israeli settlements 'evidence of Netanyahu's failure'

France 24 •

British foreign minister Ed Miliband accused the Israeli government on Tuesday of turning a "blind eye" to what he called "ethnic cleansing" by settlers in the West Bank. Miliband told parliament the UK government would introduce "an import ban on goods from illegal settlements in the occupied territories", in a move coordinated with other countries. Jordana Miller, ABC correspondent in Jerusalem,...

Recovery from UK flight disruption ‘will take some time’, as several airports affected – business live

Recovery from UK flight disruption ‘will take some time’, as several airports affected – business live

The Guardian •

National Air Traffic Services apologise for technical issue disrupting departures todayAir traffic control issue causes flight delays and disruption across UKGas prices are rising this morning, putting pressure on European countries who need to stock up their storage levels before the winter.The month-ahead UK gas price is up around 1% at 184p a therm, close to yesterday’s highs when gas hit its h...

Kentfield Home Hits Market: Long-held 1966 Laurel Grove house lists at $3.295m; charter club perk included

Kentfield Home Hits Market: Long-held 1966 Laurel Grove house lists at $3.295m; charter club perk included

Times of India •

Now available on the market is a charming four-bedroom house in Kentfield, originally constructed in 1966. This midcentury gem has been tastefully renovated, featuring an expansive 2,784 square feet of living area set on a spacious lot. With modernized interiors and exclusive access to a local club, this well-established residence awaits its new owner after nearly sixty years of cherished memories...