Ethiopian forces claim to have retaken key Tigray town
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Ethiopian forces claim to have retaken key Tigray town

In tonight's edition: Ethiopia's army says it's seized a key city in the northern region of Tigray amidst escalating conflict with local rebels. Also, two mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 28 dead. Plus Ugandan activist Aloikin Praise Opoloje is facing court after she turned up following days of uncertainty about her whereabouts. 

Ethiopian forces claim Tigray town
France 24 •

Ethiopian forces claim Tigray town

In tonight's edition, Ethiopia's army says it's seized a key city in the northern region of Tigray amidst escalating conflict with local rebels. Also, two mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 28 dead. And Ugandan activist Praise Aloikin Opoloje is facing court after she turned up following days of uncertainty about her whereabouts. 

Two people sentenced to 60 and 45 years in prison in death of Telemundo reporter

Two people sentenced to 60 and 45 years in prison in death of Telemundo reporter

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Danette Colbert and Rickey White sentenced in Adan Manzano’s death for racketeering and negligent homicideA Louisiana judge has handed lengthy prison sentences to two people convicted of roles in a criminal enterprise that targeted New Orleans tourists led to the death of a reporter covering the 2025 Super Bowl there.Nancy Miller, a state court judge, on Monday sentenced Danette Colbert, 49, to a ...

Corporations claim their fossil fuel emissions are a drop in the ocean. But what if we could count the real cost?

Corporations claim their fossil fuel emissions are a drop in the ocean. But what if we could count the real cost?

The Guardian •

A new tool called Carbon Impacts Tracer can be used to estimate climate impact from emissions across eight metrics, including lost food productionThe biggest coal project before authorities in New South Wales, the HVO mine, will emit the equivalent of about 809m tonnes of climate-warming carbon dioxide if it wins approval. That number, for most people, will carry little meaning, as might the calc...

New tool directly links carbon emissions to amount of environmental and economic damage caused

New tool directly links carbon emissions to amount of environmental and economic damage caused

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Carbon Impacts Tracer can be used to estimate climate impact from emissions across eight different factors, including lost food productionThe biggest coal project before authorities in New South Wales, the HVO mine, will emit the equivalent of about 809m tonnes of climate-warming carbon dioxide if it wins approval. That number, for most people, will carry little meaning, as might the calculation ...

JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon on how growth can untangle US-China strife, thorny global issues

JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon on how growth can untangle US-China strife, thorny global issues

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Jamie Dimon’s recent whirlwind visit to Hong Kong followed a similar script: a schedule packed with meetings involving the entrepreneurs and business leaders connecting China with global markets. But it was his increasingly visible stance on global issues that appeared to extend his career beyond market strategy and financial industry leadership as CEO of JPMorgan Chase. His preoccupation with eco...

French far-right's Bardella denies alleged 2013 antisemitic comments as Le Pen sees boost in polls

French far-right's Bardella denies alleged 2013 antisemitic comments as Le Pen sees boost in polls

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A French investigative website on Monday alleged that far-right National Rally leader Jordan Bardella made antisemitic comments in writing in 2013, but the close ally of presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen dismissed the claims as fake. The allegations emerged as Le Pen's prospects for the 2027 elections appear stronger than at any point in her previous campaigns. FRANCE 24's Jennie Shin speaks ...

In 1930, former Maine governor Percival Baxter bought nearly 6,000 acres around Mount Katahdin

In 1930, former Maine governor Percival Baxter bought nearly 6,000 acres around Mount Katahdin

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Percival P. Baxter dedicated over thirty years of his life to creating Baxter State Park in Maine, now one of North America's largest state parks. His vision was to maintain the land's natural beauty, thwarting industrial encroachment and promoting sustainable forestry. Though he passed away in 1969, his legacy endures as the park continues to thrive, expanding through land trades and acquisitions...

French far-right leader Bardella hits back at antisemitism allegations

French far-right leader Bardella hits back at antisemitism allegations

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A French investigative website on Monday alleged that far-right National Rally (RN) leader Jordan Bardella made antisemitic comments in writing in 2013, but the close ally of presidential front runner Marine Le Pen dismissed the claims as fake. According to the report by Mediapart, Bardella wrote, among other comments, in a chat: “The Jew has to dominate other peoples, crush them, and rob them; a ...

French far-right’s Bardella denies alleged antisemitic comments, files defamation lawsuit

French far-right’s Bardella denies alleged antisemitic comments, files defamation lawsuit

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A French investigative website on Monday alleged that far-right National Rally (RN) leader Jordan Bardella made antisemitic comments in writing in 2013 but the close ally of presidential front runner Marine Le Pen dismissed the claims as fake. According to the report by Mediapart, Bardella wrote, among other comments, in a chat: “The Jew has to dominate other peoples, crush them, and rob them; a Z...

Trump unveils plan for $15bn Iowa steel plant he calls biggest in US history

Trump unveils plan for $15bn Iowa steel plant he calls biggest in US history

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President seeks midterms boost as White House says project, built by Indian-owned company, will begin in 2030 Donald Trump on Monday announced what he called the largest steel plant in American history to be built in Iowa, giving Republicans a jobs message to take to voters in a state that could help decide control of the Senate in November.“Using advanced steelmaking technology, the plant will pr...

A 1914 Massachusetts mansion built after a high-society scandal is listed for $3.5 million

A 1914 Massachusetts mansion built after a high-society scandal is listed for $3.5 million

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A stunning Gilded Age estate known as The Crossways has hit the market for a price tag of $3.5 million. This historic home, built in 1914, is deeply connected to Hopedale's Draper family. It showcases exquisite original craftsmanship, alongside modern amenities like central air and hydro-air heating. Nestled on 2.36 acres, it boasts beautifully designed Italian gardens and an inviting outdoor pool...

Ukrainian arms producers warn competitive edge eroding due to stringent export licence rules

Ukrainian arms producers warn competitive edge eroding due to stringent export licence rules

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Russian drones struck Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in the historic heart of Kyiv on Monday, in the latest deadly daytime attack on the capital. Volodymyr Zelensky has long been pleading with Ukraine’s allies for more military aid to fend off Russia. But Ukrainian weapons producers say the country could be bringing in significant revenue of its own, if only they were allowed to export the...

Judge sets $5m bond for third suspect in killing of Black woman hung from tree in Mississippi

Judge sets $5m bond for third suspect in killing of Black woman hung from tree in Mississippi

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Police said Tasia Fortune, 29, was killed before her body was placed in the tree, and the scene was ‘staged’A Mississippi judge set a $5m bond on Monday for a third man charged in the death of a Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in August.Police disclosed on Friday that Tasia Fortune, 29, was killed before her body was placed in a tree behind an abandoned house in Jackson, Missi...

Trump doubles down on claims US will win war with Iran ‘one way or another’ as talks are in doubt – US politics live

Trump doubles down on claims US will win war with Iran ‘one way or another’ as talks are in doubt – US politics live

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President claims US negotiators spoke with Iranian officials through intermediaries after Iran says it ‘has no plans to negotiate with US’Sign up for the Breaking News US emailWhile the lawmakers in the US House have already left Washington to get a head start on midterm campaigning, the Senate is hoping to wrap up its legislative agenda this week. Today, we can expect a vote at 5.30pm ET on the P...