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Donald Trump’s presidency was controversial when it came to climate policy. During his first term, he removed the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement and reversed nearly 100 environmental rules, according to an analysis by The New York Times. While …

‘The International Criminal Court is not the venue to hold Israel to account’ The Washington Post editorial board Israel is “not a member of the ICC, and the warrants” against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “will have limited practical effect,” says …

A new NHS call for blood donors to make – and keep – appointments in the run-up to Christmas has reignited the debate around how to increase rates of donation, including the use of financial incentives. For many, the idea …

Biologists estimate that New York City’s harbour was once home to half the world’s oyster population. For at least 6,000 years, the oyster thrived in the Hudson River estuary, becoming “deeply woven into the life of East Coast cities”, said …

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Months before Elon Musk made his $44 billion move into social media in 2022, he tweeted that “for Twitter to deserve public trust, it must be politically neutral”. So much for that, said Siân Boyle in The Observer. The proliferation …

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He was known to his colleagues as a quiet, polite man, dedicated to his job of investigating money laundering. And there was certainly nothing flashy about Chief Inspector Óscar Sánchez Gil, head of Spain’s Economic and Tax Crimes Unit (UDEF), …

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Ravaged by extreme weather and volcanic activity, the highlands of Iceland are all but barren in parts. But the region has a “desolate beauty” that has long stirred imaginations and inspired myth and folklore, said Daniel Stables in National Geographic …

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As Democrats “sift through the wreckage of their shattered coalition”, one question should jump out at them, said Ruy Teixeira in The Liberal Patriot: “Who is the Democratic Party for, exactly?” It was no surprise that Donald Trump made further …

Need another reason to give back this holiday season? As it turns out, doing so can actually raise your spirits. “The side effects of a charitable act may include a better mood, lower blood pressure and a longer life, according …

What happened The International Criminal Court Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military leader Ibrahim Al-Masri, saying the three men were likely responsible for war crimes and crimes …

President-elect Donald Trump plans to significantly restructure the federal government and downsize several federal agencies, and there’s one department he wants to completely eliminate: the Department of Education. But if this tall order is fulfilled, it could end up being …

What happened The Illinois Supreme Court Thursday overturned the 2021 felony conviction of actor Jussie Smollett, ruling he should not have been prosecuted a second time after the charges against him had been resolved in a plea deal. Police found …

Thanksgiving meals are a time to gather for an abundant spread with your family and friends. With that excess comes a lot of leftovers — and waste. That does not have to be the case, though. In an era in …

‘Judicial independence: Still a good idea’ James C. Ho at The Wall Street Journal If “you don’t like certain rulings, go win some elections, so that you can appoint different judges,” says James C. Ho. But “don’t mess with judicial …

What happened Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) Thursday abruptly withdrew from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general nominee, saying he did not want his endangered nomination to become a “needlessly protracted Washington scuffle” that would distract the incoming …

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Israel has dismissed the International Criminal Court (ICC)’s decision to issue an arrest warrant for its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant. Leaders across the country’s political spectrum called it “outrageous” and “antisemitic”. The Hague-based …

If all the women waiting for NHS gynaecological appointments in the UK were to stand in line, they would stretch from London to Exeter. That’s according to a report by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), which found …

A “surreal” new BBC drama about a strange phenomenon known as ‘the Hum’ is “not as far-fetched as you think”, said Radio Times. “The Listeners”, adapted from Jordan Tannahill’s novel of the same name, follows a group of people who …

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Will deals with Tunisia and Kurdistan help Labour? What next for the Wagner Group? And are we any closer to identifying UFOs? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven …

Hurricanes can cause whirlwinds of destruction, leaving behind damaged property and excessive flooding. The storms can also bring more microscopic threats. Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida saw a marked rise of the Vibrio bacteria in the floodwaters. The country’s …

The Ukrainian military has a new weapon in its arsenal, as President Joe Biden has given permission for Ukraine to begin firing U.S.-made ATACMS missiles into Russia. The Ukrainians wasted no time and shot at least six of these missiles …

On November 17, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Brendan Carr to chair the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the independent agency that regulates and oversees the nation’s communications networks. Carr, who was appointed by Trump as an FCC commissioner in 2017, has …

“It’s hard not to be dazzled” by the V&A‘s new show, said Alastair Sooke in The Daily Telegraph. “The Great Mughals” is packed with “glittering objects” and “sumptuous artefacts”, all “skilfully wrought” from expensive materials. But it is far more …

The writer and broadcaster picks four of his favourites. His next novel, “The Two Roberts”, will be published by Canongate in September 2025. May Day Jackie Kay, 2024 This inspiring collection speaks directly to our fractured and fractious moment and …

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The third-generation Vanquish is “the best Aston Martin full stop”, said Evo. In its “fabulous” new shape, it looks “quietly aggressive”, which is fitting given the competition it’s facing from the new Ferrari 12 Cilindri, which has “uncannily similar” headline …

The “kingdom of happiness” is feeling sad as it faces unprecedented emigration and rocketing youth unemployment alongside other economic challenges. As Bhutan tries to restore its fortunes, “tourism is seen as a major lever to pull”, said Bangkok Post (BP), …

December in Switzerland means twinkling Christmas markets, swooshing down the ski slopes and melty raclette for dinner. It is a roaring fire in a chalet, a thermal bath in the snow and eating roasted chestnuts and sipping mulled wine as …

What happened The Justice Department Wednesday unsealed an indictment charging Gautam Adani, the billionaire founder of one of India’s largest business conglomerates, with fraud tied to more than $250 million in bribes that he and associates allegedly paid Indian government …

What happened Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) Wednesday introduced a bill to block transgender people from using restrooms and changing rooms that do not match their birth-assigned sex at all federal buildings and national parks. On Monday, Mace pushed forward a …

As the dust settles on Donald Trump’s electoral victory, many experts are concerned about how a second Trump term will affect existing policy, and public health could encompass some of the most pressing issues. Trump has been vocal about his …

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‘Aliens? UFOs? You cared more about Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul.’ Kristin Brey at USA Today You would think if “anything could break through the noise of our news cycle, UFOs could,” says Kristin Brey. Last week’s “collection of testimony …