Death of Cyclist in Paris Lays Bare Divide in Mayor’s War Against Cars

France shuns COP29 as divisions deepen at UN climate summit

Argentina also withdraws negotiator as Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev lashes out at Emmanuel Macron

World - Financial Times - November 14

A 'jungle': Rome's teeming jail lays bare Italy's prison ills

World - Yahoo News - November 9

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo will not seek another term in 2026

Socialist’s decision opens up race for one of France’s top political jobs

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

LVMH Billionaire Bernard Arnault, the 'Shark' and a Den of Spies Laid Bare in Paris Courtroom

Arnault sought to distance himself from what prosecutors allege was a yearslong intelligence-gathering operation that targeted his foes.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 hours ago

Dining across the divide: ‘He wants to ban all cars. I’m uncomfortable with that’

They had different takes on transport policy – would they agree on immigration and positive discrimination?. Tony, 63, Leeds . Occupation Director of a social enterprise with a focus on health ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

After Trump’s Victory, Mayoral Candidates Unite Against Adams and Cuomo

Unseating Eric Adams as mayor of New York was a hot topic at a political gathering in Puerto Rico, as Democrats reflected on the impact of Donald J. Trump’s win.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

Russian naval officer accused of ‘war crimes’ killed in Crimea car bombing

Valery Trankovsky had ordered missile strikes from Black Sea on civilian targets, a Ukrainian official said. A senior Russian naval officer was killed in a car bombing in Crimea on Wednesday, the ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Hong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai testifies he didn't ask Pence, Pompeo to take action against city

Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai is testifying in his defense at his landmark national security trial

World - ABC News - November 20

Pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai denies asking U.S. to act against Hong Kong, China in landmark trial

Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai began testifying in his landmark national security trial that is widely seen as a measure of press freedom in the city.

Tesla owners turn against Musk: ‘I’m embarrassed driving this car around’

The electric car brand was once a liberal favourite – but the CEO’s embrace of Trump has led to an angry backlash. As Elon Musk has embraced Donald Trump and various far-right conspiracy theories, ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

Dining across the divide: ‘I said, if the whole world were to turn vegan, half of us would starve to death’

One is an abolitionist vegan, the other used to be a livestock farmer – could they come to any mutual understanding?. Alex, 28, Loughborough . Occupation Programmer Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 14

The great remembrance divide: Britain fought for freedom in Europe, but against it in the colonies | Mihir Bose

While war raged against Hitler, people in places such as India were brutalised – despite their own sacrifices to the cause . With Remembrance Day coming, arguments about whether poppies should be ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

11/10/2024: The Shift; The War Reporter; Robo; Mysterious Russian Deaths

First, how President-elect Trump won Pennsylvania. Then, how Ukrainian reporter Andriy Tsaplienko documents war with Russia. Next, a look at marble-sculpting robots shaking up the art world. And, a ...

Death toll rises as protesters rage against Mozambique election result

Police accused of killing at least 11 unarmed bystanders since 24 October, amid claims poll was rigged. Silvio Jeremias was on his way home from his job at a petrol station on the night of 25 ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Feds warn against bed rails, citing 18 deaths since 2021

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.

Philippine VP’s death threat against president a security matter, official says

The Philippines’ security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a top official said on Sunday, describing it as ...

Woman freed from car after three days as Spain flood deaths reach 211

World - Yahoo News - November 2

Spain floods: searchers scour car parks and malls amid fears death toll will rise

Day after king and PM pelted by angry residents, search focuses on areas where people could have been trapped. Hundreds of civil and military emergency workers are searching shopping centres, ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

2024 election could impact Ukraine's war against Russia

Ukrainians are paying close attention to the 2024 U.S. presidential election as the war against Russia continues. James Waterhouse with BBC News, a CBS News partner, reports.

UK says it voted against UN nuclear war panel because consequences already known

Foreign Office argues scientific study into modern effects of nuclear war not needed . The UK was one of three countries to vote against creating a UN scientific panel on the effects of nuclear war ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

What Trump's win could mean for Russia's war against Ukraine

Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly promised to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine, vowing that Moscow's war on Kyiv would quickly end after he won the ...

Israel’s Bloody Cycle of War Against Hamas Returns to North Gaza

Israel said its forces had returned to northern Gaza to fight a Hamas resurgence. That has brought a new round of suffering for residents.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Over 1,000 protesters march against Putin and Ukraine war in Berlin

World - Yahoo News - November 17

Deep fissures are laid bare in the US

Plus, Wall Street is giddy in anticipation of deregulation under Trump

World - Financial Times - November 7

The death toll in Lebanon crosses 3,000 in the 13-month Israel-Hezbollah war, Health Ministry says

Lebanon’s Health Ministry says more than 3,000 people have been killed during 13 months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah

World - ABC News - November 4

Lebanese Health Ministry says death toll in Lebanon crosses 3,000 in 13-month Israel-Hezbollah war

World - ABC News - November 4

Midstate man gets closure on his late cousin’s cause of death during Vietnam War

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Army Private Is Identified Almost 80 Years After Death in World War II

Jeremiah P. Mahoney had been missing in action since 1945. His remains will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery in 2025.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

Death toll in Gaza from Israel-Hamas war passes 44,000, Palestinian officials say

Palestinian health officials say the death toll in the Gaza Strip from the 13-month-old war between Israel and Hamas has surpassed 44,000

World - ABC News - November 21

Gaza Health Ministry says Palestinian death toll from Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 44,000

World - ABC News - November 21

29 Nigerian children may be sentenced to death for protesting against cost-of-living crisis

World - Yahoo News - November 1

29 Nigerian children may be sentenced to death for protesting against cost-of-living crisis

Twenty-nine minors in Nigeria could be facing the death penalty

World - ABC News - November 1

Idaho college murders: Prosecutors can seek death penalty against man charged with killing 4 students

The man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students two years ago may be punished with the death penalty if he is convicted, the trial judge has ruled.

Death of Cyclist in Paris Lays Bare Divide in Mayor’s War Against Cars

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