Top World News
British Man Solves Four Rubik's Cubes While Sprinting, Sets World Record
Scholey completed the challenge in 5 minutes and 9.25 seconds on October 12.
Six dead after gunman opens fire in Kraków market square, with three more victims found at suspect’s home
Poland’s interior minister says the gunman was likely influenced by far-right ideology.Kraków shooting – latest updatesSix people have been killed and 16 wounded after a gunman opened fire in a busy market square in Kraków, authorities said, in what Poland’s defence minister called an “act of terror” on the people of the city.The suspect, a 25-year-old Polish citizen, opened fire with an automatic weapon in the city’s Main Square at about 3pm on Saturday. Continue reading...
Richard Lloyd, founding member and guitarist of punk band Television, dies aged 75
Known for sophisticated musical style in band that played significant role in emerging 1970s punk rock movementRichard Lloyd, known for his sophisticated musical style as a founding member and guitarist for the influential punk band Television, has died at the age of 75.His family confirmed that Lloyd died Saturday morning at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. “His loving wife Sheila and his dog Willie Mays were with him at the end,” his family said in a statement to Rolling Stone. Continue reading...
FAA announces first US digital air traffic control towers in Florida and Alaska
Systems provide 360-degree view of airport operations, but concerns have been raised about the technologyThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that the first digital air traffic control towers in the US are officially operational, bringing new technology first to smaller airports in Florida and Alaska as the Trump administration presses ahead with updating the country’s ageing aviation infrastructure.The systems are now online at the Bartow executive airport (KBOW) in Florida and the Kenai municipal airport (PAEN) in Alaska, with five additional regional airports slated to receive the technology next. Continue reading...
Israel’s president picks Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to form government
Knesset has been deadlocked since the election last month when Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition lost its majorityIsrael’s president has chosen Gadi Eisenkot, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strongest rival, to try to form a new government, after a deadlocked election that left neither man with a clear path to power.Isaac Herzog’s office said he had informed Eisenkot, the leader of the Yashar party, on Saturday night “of his intention to task him with forming a government”. Continue reading...
How do you broker UN climate talks when your own country is a big coal and gas exporter? Chris Bowen is about to find out
Ahead of Cop31, climate change minister dismisses concerns about whether Australia as a major producer can keep the world moving away from fossil fuelsListen to the podcast: Chris Bowen on how he’ll reach consensus at Cop31Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereAustralia has been urged to set aside support for its near US$100bn fossil fuel export industries and fight for a global agreement to move away from coal, gas and oil as its climate change minister, Chris Bowen, leads negotiations between nearly 200 countries at UN talks this week.Delegates will gather in the Turkish Mediterranean resort city of Antalya on Monday for Cop31, two weeks of climate talks held amid geopolitical turmoil, with conflict in the Middle East driving an oil price crisis that has raised living costs across the globe. Continue reading...
Three teenagers arrested after 17-year-old injured in Gloucester sword attack
Armed police attended the scene, which led to two nearby schools going into lockdownThree teenagers have been arrested after a 17-year-old was injured in a suspected sword attack near a school in Gloucester.Officers were called to Chalford Road, near St Peter’s high school, in Tuffley, shortly after 8.50am on Friday. It was reported that two people, one in possession of a sword, had been seen chasing two 17-year-olds. The suspects then fled the scene on foot. Continue reading...
Stephen Miller, Trump’s incoming chief of staff, pledges ‘total devotion’ to the president
Hardline aide offers ‘unwavering commitment’ to president amid fears White House will double down on far-right immigration agendaStephen Miller, Donald Trump’s most controversial aide and the architect of his sweeping immigration crackdown, has lavished praise on the president after his appointment as White House chief of staff.In his first public remarks since the move was announced, Miller – who begins the role on Monday – pledged “total devotion” to Trump amid concern the administration is now poised to double down on its far-right, nativist immigration agenda. Continue reading...
National Trust votes to seek banking partner more in tune with its environmental policies
Charity’s AGM decides overwhelmingly to begin tendering process amid criticism of Barclays’ fossil fuel investmentsThe National Trust has voted overwhelmingly to seek a new banking partner in a significant victory for members who have long argued that its relationship with Barclays was at odds with its commitment to protecting the natural world.The resolution, passed at the charity’s annual general meeting on Saturday with the backing of its board of trustees, instructs the organisation to begin a competitive tendering process for its banking arrangements. Continue reading...
Vetting candidates is a tricky process but Reform can’t seem to get it right
Charges against party members and off-piste remarks highlight problems brought about by rapid expansionSpeaking to reporters after unveiling his new defence spokesperson this week, Nigel Farage’s jovial and upbeat mood suddenly switched. Why, he was asked, was a Reform UK councillor who was arrested in January over multiple alleged sexual offences still in his role nearly 10 months later?“I have no idea,” Farage replied icily. “I was told yesterday, and I wasn’t very happy.” Continue reading...
LA’s newer, bluer wave: Nithya Raman leads way as city’s progressives make their mark
Democratic socialists won the mayorship, a US House seat and powerful positions in Los Angeles – and a large network of volunteers helped them do itAs a blue tsunami overtook US politics this week, Los Angeles saw a major shake-up of its own with a wave of democratic socialists elected to key offices.Most notably, Nithya Raman, the first democratic socialist to serve on the Los Angeles city council, prevailed over incumbent Karen Bass to become the next mayor. Even in the deep blue city, Raman’s victory was hardly a given, and marked a stunning win for the progressive wing of the party. With her election, America’s two largest cities will now be run by democratic socialist mayors. Continue reading...
‘Life-changing’: parents welcome £10m UK play centre for disabled children
Gympanzees near Bristol will be the first UK site of its type, catering for children unable to use regular playgroundsIt has been over a decade since Stephanie Wheen set out to create the UK’s first play and leisure centre specifically designed for disabled children.Over the past 10 years, she and her team have raised millions of pounds, meticulously researched how to make the centre as inclusive as possible and spent years trialling sessions with disabled children. And soon, the doors to Gympanzees will open for the first time. Continue reading...
