Friedrich Merz called it a “disaster,” and that was even before the full scale of the catastrophe for him and his conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) came to light after Sunday’s state elections. In what one outlet called a “power move,” the German chancellor gave a highly unusual televised speech just minutes after polls closed … Read more
“We have found a connection. So I will go where I think is right, to meet him where he is and I will look for that common ground, which I am sure we will find,” the prime minister told reporters on his flight to the United States, adding: “I’m looking forward to it.”
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he has accepted a request for “defensive” air refueling from Saudi planes. Published September 22, 2026 September 22, 2026 The United Kingdom has agreed to provide limited military support to Saudi Arabia to help it repel attacks by Yemen’s Houthis, according to British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. “We have … Read more
A police officer and a man were wounded in an exchange of gunfire Sunday near a synagogue in Ontario as members of the Jewish community celebrated Yom Kippur, authorities said. Police identified the suspect as Sean Ward, 29, of Quincy West. He was hospitalized in life-threatening conditions. The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said the … Read more
UK will provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support, says Burnham BBC UK to provide support for Saudi jets in bid to counter Houthi fighters The GuardianOpinion | Saudis, Houthis and Israel WSJUK close to helping Saudi Arabia counter Houthi attacks Bloomberg.com UK to offer Saudi Arabia in-flight refueling to counter Houthi attacks AP News
“I want my pictures to hurt you, I don’t want you to get free rides, I’m there to bother you and make you feel uncomfortable like I feel when I go to bed at night, otherwise there’s no point in me going in the first place.” That’s what legendary British war photographer Sir Don McCullin … Read more
Trump heads into week of diplomacy, hampered by lack of allies The Washington PostTrump’s decision on Iran looms as world leaders meet at UN KTXSTrump to use UNGA to present himself as world peacemaker even as he fuels war in Iran The IndependentTrump eyes busy week of meetings as UN General Assembly meets ReutersTrump to … Read more
The new label is optional for smaller data centers, “but later on we will also introduce minimum performance standards which will of course put more pressure on those who do not voluntarily wish to be as sustainable as we want,” he added. While Australia and Singapore already have schemes that rate the energy efficiency of … Read more
German Chancellor Merz calls state election a ‘disaster’ for his party but vows to stay BBCMerz holds on after German election ‘disaster’ ReutersAfD makes gains in election but has no choice of government DW.comChancellor Merz calls German state election results a ‘disaster’ as far-right rises again CNNGerman far-right sets sights on replacing Merz’s party Bloomberg.com
The black robin, once the world’s rarest bird before an extraordinary conservation project brought it back from the brink of extinction, has been crowned New Zealand’s bird of the year, after a record voter turnout. The small bird is found only on the Chatham Islands, 800 kilometers east of mainland New Zealand. Called kakaruia in … Read more