Kenya records third Ebola case, linked to first patient who died
Nairobi says 65-year-old female patient in quarantine with Bundibugyo strain; no signs of community transmission.
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Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest on record as pivotal vote looms
Forest clearance lowest since records began in 1988 in success for Lula ahead of presidential run-offDeforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen its lowest level since records began, new government data shows.But whether this globally important success is maintained or reversed is on a knife edge ahead of a presidential election run-off on 25 October between two candidates with sharply differ...
Case against Leon Black dismissed after plaintiff said she was ‘medically incapable of continuing’
In civil suit, ‘Jane Doe’ alleged billionaire raped her after being ‘handed off’ by Jeffrey Epstein. Black denied the allegations and called claims a fabricationA federal judge has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit brought against Leon Black after the plaintiff in the case, who had accused the private equity billionaire of rape, said she was “medically incapable of continuing” and at risk of “acute psyc...
Chile president makes first state visit to Bolivia in 71 years as region shifts right
Chile’s president is in Bolivia for the first state visit by a Chilean leader in more than seven decades
Serbian populist leader Aleksandar Vucic returns to tragedy-hit Novi Sad for preelection rally
Serbia’s populist leader Aleksandar Vucic has returned to Novi Sad, the northern city where 16 people died in a train station tragedy almost two years ago that set off a wave of anti-government protests
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Brazil says Amazon deforestation fell to the lowest level since 1988
Brazil’s government announces that annual deforestation in the Amazon has fallen to its lowest level since 1988
Kenya confirms third Ebola case, a relative of the first patient who died
Kenya’s health ministry confirmed that a third person tested positive for Ebola on Friday while in quarantine as a known contact of the first patient, who died two days after arriving from Congo
Texas courthouse vacant since 1977 faces demolition after $120 million repair estimates
In a decisive move, Nueces County officials have voted unanimously to proceed with the demolition of the aged 1914 courthouse, which has seen a decline over the decades and thwarted multiple redevelopment attempts. Expected to last around 130 days, the demolition aims to create opportunities for future development while eliminating continuous security expenses for taxpayers. While some historical ...
'US tilting toward Russia: Europeans are standing more and more solidly with Zelensky'
As transatlantic relations confront renewed geopolitical uncertainty, former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves delivers a pointed assessment of Washington's shifting approach to Russia's war on Ukraine and the profound implications for European security. At the heart of his analysis lies a fundamental question: can Europe develop the political unity, strategic independence and military capab...
Romanian president calls for greater NATO oversight in the Black Sea in Euronews interview
In an interview with Euronews, Romanian President Nicușor Dan warns that Black Sea security is under growing pressure as drone attacks hit commercial vessels off Romania and Bulgaria.
Doe House Listed At $27 Million: 1908 Pacific Heights mansion hits market; bay views meet modern luxury
Built in 1908 for timber magnate Frank P. Doe, Doe House merges historic charm with modern amenities. Spanning 8,175 square feet, it boasts seven spacious bedrooms and ample outdoor spaces. Nestled in Pacific Heights, the mansion offers breathtaking views of Lafayette Park and San Francisco Bay. With its recent renovations that preserve the original Edwardsian style, this $27 million estate is a r...
UK PM adviser’s wife expresses ‘support’ for Palestine Action
Police reviewing social media post by writer Sarah Helm, wife of Burnham's National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell.
Historic Inn Becomes Commons: Community restores 1901 landmark; raised to cut flooding risk
The former Island Inn on Ocracoke Island has been reborn as a vibrant community and cultural hub, thanks to the passionate efforts of local residents and the Ocracoke Preservation Society. Faced with the threat of redevelopment, they successfully restored the historic building, which now hosts a variety of educational programs and community gatherings. Key renovations improved its safety and flood...
China pushes back as US lawmaker seeks blacklist of universities and tech labs
A Republican lawmaker is requesting the Pentagon blacklist 58 Chinese universities and 62 technology labs as national security threats, a move Beijing calls Cold War-style overreach and critics warn could freeze US-China scientific collaboration and ultimately undermine American innovation itself. In a letter to US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, House Select Committee on China Chairman John Mo...
How Iran messaging highlights cost of war ahead of US midterm elections
Through statements in English, Iranian officials are emphasising gas prices and issues with the US economy.
‘Well-known individual’ tries to secure permanent injunction against Guardian and ITN
Lawyers tell high court that client could harm himself if serious allegations against him are made publicA “well-known individual” is trying to secure a permanent injunction against the Guardian and ITN to prevent them from publishing details of serious allegations made against him.At a high court hearing on Friday, the claimant’s legal team said there was a serious risk that he could harm himself...
Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary
Zacharia hosted widely panned first briefing on Tuesday and faced scrutiny after admitting she didn’t pass bar examKatie Zacharia was fired as the White House press secretary on Friday, just five days after she assumed the role, according to a White House official not authorized to speak publicly.Zacharia had a rocky start to her tenure as press secretary, hosting a widely panned first briefing on...
Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch
Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content.
Katie Zacharia fired just days after starting role as Trump’s press secretary - live
The ouster comes after President Donald Trump told reporters he asked Zacharia to “reconsider” the job, following days of intense media scrutinySign up for the Breaking News US emailIn Maine, Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee for US Senate, and Susan Collins, the five-term Republican incumbent traded barbs on Thursday in their final debate ahead of the November midterms.This was the fourth show...
No 10 leaves option open to impose Chinese EV tariffs if UK joins EU scheme
Beijing warns against ‘discriminatory’ step after France drops opposition to British role in Made in Europe packageNo 10 has left the door open to imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles as part of the Made in Europe package, prompting a warning from Beijing that such a move would be “discriminatory”.Downing Street said on Friday that it would “welcome the objective to have the UK inclu...
China bar exam row sinks Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia after just 5 days
Katie Zacharia was “let go” as White House press secretary on Friday, a White House official said, five days into a tenure dominated by questions over her claimed legal career in China, where she said she had passed a bar exam. Her exit came on the same day Beijing invited her to visit China more often, responding to her remark that the country “doesn’t even have proper toilets”. US President Dona...
‘When I moved to China’: bar exam claim sinks Trump press secretary after five days
Katie Zacharia was “let go” as White House press secretary on Friday, a White House official said, five days into a tenure dominated by questions over her claimed legal career in China, where she said she had passed a bar exam. Her exit came on the same day Beijing invited her to visit China more often, responding to her remark that the country “doesn’t even have proper toilets”. US President Dona...
White House Press Secretary Zacharia ‘let go’, after Trump says ‘we’re gonna talk’
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was “let go” from the role, a White House official said on Friday, after US President Donald Trump said he had told her to reconsider the job following public scrutiny. Speaking to reporters on the White House lawn as he left for a rally in Georgia, Trump said he had spoken to Zacharia and that he felt she did not deserve what he called negative media c...
Trump casts doubt on press secretary Katie Zacharia’s future: ‘we’re gonna talk’
US President Donald Trump signalled on Friday that his embattled new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, may be on her way out – a mere week after he picked her for the post. Speaking to reporters on the White House lawn as he left for a rally in Georgia, Trump said he had spoken to Zacharia and that he felt she did not deserve what he called negative media coverage. Recounting what was said in that ...
Ukraine president targets Trump, Putin at EU summit
President Zelenskyy warned Russia’s ambitions extend beyond eastern Ukraine, saying its drone attack threaten NATO.
Tech stocks erase $1 trillion of wealth as oil surges to $110 for the first time since May
Tech stocks shed more than $1 trillion in value Friday, as the price of oil soared to its highest levels in five months.
Oil surges to $110 per barrel for the first time since May
Oil prices jumped sharply Friday to their highest levels in weeks, as investors assessed the impact of both the Iran and Ukraine-Russia wars on global energy.
Oil prices jump sharply, to nearly $110 per barrel
Oil prices jumped sharply Friday to their highest levels in weeks, as investors assessed the impact of both the Iran and Ukraine-Russia wars on global energy.
Katie Zacharia reportedly fired just days after starting role as Trump’s press secretary - live
The ouster comes after President Donald Trump told reporters he asked Zacharia to “reconsider” the job, following days of intense media scrutinySign up for the Breaking News US emailIn Maine, Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee for US Senate, and Susan Collins, the five-term Republican incumbent traded barbs on Thursday in their final debate ahead of the November midterms.This was the fourth show...