Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace issues first building contract – for a military base
The Guardian •

Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace issues first building contract – for a military base

Exclusive: Louisiana firm awarded tender to build rudimentary outpost to house Moroccan troopsDonald Trump’s Board of Peace, which was set up in January to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza, has finally issued its first construction contract in the devastated territory: a project to build a rudimentary 150-person military outpost to house Moroccan troops, a source familiar with the matter told th...

How Detroit's abandoned lots became one of America's largest urban farms
Times of India •

How Detroit's abandoned lots became one of America's largest urban farms

In Detroit, an inspiring urban agriculture movement has taken root, converting neglected land into vibrant community gardens and farms. With over two thousand installations, this initiative not only bolsters food security but also ignites a sense of pride among local residents. City officials are now working to formalize the movement, enhancing access to essential land and water resources while un...

Danish pupils will have to orally defend essays in attempt to combat AI cheating
The Guardian •

Danish pupils will have to orally defend essays in attempt to combat AI cheating

Government introduces several measures, including monitoring of computers, for pupils aged 16 to 19Europe live – latest updatesDanish teenagers will have to make an oral defence of their written essays to combat AI cheating, the government has announced.Pupils aged 16 to 19 at upper secondary school (known in Denmark as gymnasiet) will also be encouraged to do written assignments at school under c...

Students using AI to cheat will face stricter rules, says Danish government

Students using AI to cheat will face stricter rules, says Danish government

The Guardian •

Teenagers must make oral defence of essays and schools will monitor computers during exams under crackdownDanish teenagers will have to make an oral defence of their written essays to combat AI cheating, the government has announced.Pupils aged 16 to 19 at upper secondary school (known in Denmark as gymnasiet) will also be encouraged to do written assignments at school under controlled conditions,...

Cuba: What does Trump really want?

Cuba: What does Trump really want?

France 24 •

🇨🇺 Cuba is facing its worst economic and social crisis in decades while Washington is piling on sanctions and increasing pressure on the regime like never before. 🇺🇸 Why now? What’s really driving Trump’s interest in the island? And how far would the United States be prepared to go? ➡️ Find out in our latest long-form analysis on the France 24 English YouTube channel.

Extreme rightwing referrals to Prevent rise 20% amid record anti-terror reporting

Extreme rightwing referrals to Prevent rise 20% amid record anti-terror reporting

The Guardian •

Programme aiming to stop people turning to terrorism sees 39% rise in referrals in year to September 2025 – the highest number on recordA record number of people have been referred to the government’s anti-terror programme, with a 39% rise over the last year, including a 20% rise in referrals for extreme rightwing ideology, according to official data released on Thursday.A total of 10,293 referral...

Record high for referrals to Prevent anti-terror scheme including 20% rise for rightwing extremism

Record high for referrals to Prevent anti-terror scheme including 20% rise for rightwing extremism

The Guardian •

Programme aiming to stop people turning to terrorism sees 39% rise in referrals in year to September 2025 – the highest number on recordA record number of people have been referred to the government’s anti-terror programme, with a 39% rise over the last year, including a 20% rise in referrals for extreme rightwing ideology, according to official data released on Thursday.A total of 10,293 referral...

High-profile Indian journalist jailed for 10 years for raping colleague

High-profile Indian journalist jailed for 10 years for raping colleague

The Guardian •

Tarun Tejpal, ex-editor of Tehelka magazine, was initially acquitted in 2021 in case that drew nationwide attentionAn Indian court has sentenced a high-profile former editor of an investigative news magazine to 10 years in prison after convicting him of raping a junior colleague, overturning his acquittal in a case that drew nationwide attention.Tarun Tejpal, 63, the founder and former editor of T...

ホルムズ海峡の新航路 イラン「調整の最終段階」

NHK World •

中東のホルムズ海峡をめぐり、イラン外務省は、新たな航路の設定に向けた対岸のオマーンとの協議について、「調整の最終段階にある」との考えを示しました。航路について複数のアメリカメディアは、ペルシャ湾に入る船舶は、イランの領海の航路を通ることになるなどと報じていて、今後、ホルムズ海峡の開放につながるかどうかが焦点となります。

Why New York turned 5,000 discarded toilets into oyster reefs beneath Jamaica Bay

Why New York turned 5,000 discarded toilets into oyster reefs beneath Jamaica Bay

Times of India •

New York City repurposed nearly five thousand old toilets into artificial reef structures. These porcelain fixtures now provide a base for juvenile oyster growth in Jamaica Bay. Oyster reefs are vital for filtering pollutants and improving water quality in New York Harbour. Decades of pollution and overfishing had previously destroyed these important natural systems. This initiative supports b...

War and accumulating sand threaten Sudan’s Meroe pyramids, in photos

ABC News •

Sudan’s ongoing war is threatening the integrity of its ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique and angular architecture, as preservation efforts have completely halted. “The site may face a disaster and collapses are possible,” warned archaeologist Mahmoud Suleiman. Meroe, located some 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of the capital Khartoum, ...

Moment rare Amur tiger is released into Kazakh wild

Euronews •

Kazakhstan released the Amur tiger Umit into the Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve, marking a key step in a project to restore a wild tiger population to Central Asia for the first time in more than 70 years.

写真加工アプリ「SNOW」 ステマで消費者庁が措置命令

NHK World •

若者に人気の写真加工アプリ「SNOW」の運営会社が、インフルエンサーに依頼してSNSでPR表記をせずにアプリの宣伝をしていたことはステルスマーケティングにあたるとして、消費者庁が再発防止などを命じる措置命令を出しました。

Chicago study links more urban tree cover to fewer deaths

Chicago study links more urban tree cover to fewer deaths

Times of India •

A new study by Northwestern University has found that neighbourhoods in Chicago that lost more tree canopy over 11 years also recorded higher mortality rates, particularly in hotter areas. The researchers say protecting mature trees, along with planting new ones, could help reduce heat-related health risks and improve public health in cities.

Quote of the day by Emma Watson: ‘Don't let anyone tell you what you can and can't do,’ and why limits are often imposed before they are real

Quote of the day by Emma Watson: ‘Don't let anyone tell you what you can and can't do,’ and why limits are often imposed before they are real

Times of India •

Emma Watson's post-Harry Potter journey is a testament to breaking barriers and redefining success. Opting for higher education and championing gender equality over conventional Hollywood roles, she embodies the spirit of the saying, 'Don't let anyone tell you what you can and can't do.' Watson's story motivates others to carve out their own paths and pursue their goals with unwavering conviction.