Humpback sex photographed for first time – and both whales were male (www.theguardian.com)
Scientists confirm sighting of two same-sex marine giants copulating in amorous encounter off Hawaii coast
Trump gave top US firms staggering tax cuts, with some paying $0 or less – report (www.theguardian.com)
Among lowest taxpayers were companies whose CEOs have become high-profile advocates for corporate social responsibility...
Joe Biden hopeful of Gaza ceasefire by Monday as details of proposal emerge (www.theguardian.com)
Israeli director receives death threats after officials call Berlin film festival ‘antisemitic’ (www.theguardian.com)
An Israeli film-maker who won one of the top prizes at the Berlin film festival has said German officials’ description of the awards ceremony as “antisemitic” has led to death threats and the physical intimidation of family members, causing him to hold off plans to return to Israel....
Shell must clean up pollution before it leaves Niger delta, report says (www.theguardian.com)
Firm told it must take responsibility for toxic legacy of pollution and safe decommissioning of abandoned oil infrastructure...
German town votes against Tesla plans to expand ‘gigafactory’ (www.theguardian.com)
The people of a small German town where Elon Musk has built a Tesla factory have thrown a spanner in the works by rejecting plans to expand the complex....
Revealed: at least 22 Californians have died while being held face down by police since 2016 (www.theguardian.com)
Police have long known the dangers of holding people in prone restraint. So why do so many keep dying?...
Alberta to ban renewables on ‘prime’ land and preserve ‘pristine viewscapes’ (www.theguardian.com)
Decision by premier Danielle Smith further pits Canadian province against environmental groups pushing green energy...
Google sued for $2.3bn by European media groups over digital ad losses (www.theguardian.com)
Israeli director receives death threats after officials call Berlin film festival ‘antisemitic’ (www.theguardian.com)
An Israeli film-maker who won one of the top prizes at the Berlin film festival has said German officials’ description of the awards ceremony as “antisemitic” has led to death threats and the physical intimidation of family members, causing him to hold off plans to return to Israel....
Humanitarian workers face deportation from Israel after freeze on visas | Israel | The Guardian (www.theguardian.com)
South Korea’s fertility rate sinks to record low despite $270bn in incentives (www.theguardian.com)
Let them eat Flakes: Kellogg’s CEO says poor families should consider ‘cereal for dinner’ (www.theguardian.com)
Woman loses £650,000 injury claim after being seen tossing Christmas tree (www.theguardian.com)
Putin had Navalny killed to thwart prisoner swap, allies claim (www.theguardian.com)
Russian leader accused of ordering Navalny’s death to stop him being exchanged for FSB hitman serving life sentence in Germany...
Hackers for sale: what we've learned from China's massive cyber leak (www.theguardian.com)
A massive data leak from a Chinese cybersecurity firm has offered a rare glimpse into the inner workings of Beijing-linked hackers. Analysts say the leak is a treasure-trove of intel into the day-to-day operations of China’s hacking programme, which the FBI says is the biggest of any country.
Stop putting your wet iPhone in rice, says Apple. Here’s what to do instead (www.theguardian.com)
What you should not do:...
San Francisco apologizes to Black residents for decades of racist policies (www.theguardian.com)
Sweden will complete its ‘long farewell to neutrality’ with Nato accession (www.theguardian.com)
For Swedes it means a dramatic change of national identity, while the alliance gets greater control of the Baltic Sea...
Woman loses £650,000 injury claim after being seen tossing Christmas tree (www.theguardian.com)
Microplastics found in every human placenta tested in study (www.theguardian.com)
Scientists express concern over health impacts, with another study finding particles in arteries...
Populism imperilling global fight against climate breakdown, says John Kerry (www.theguardian.com)
US climate chief hits out at ‘disinformation’ and ‘demagoguery’ being used as tactics by special interests to delay action...
New program to help US local elections officials who face ‘death by 1,000 cuts’ (www.theguardian.com)
Protection hub will offer legal assistance and technical help as officials report ongoing threats and harassment on their jobs...
Portugal’s far right on rise as election campaign begins (www.theguardian.com)
Multiple corruption scandals fuel support for populist Chega party led by André Ventura...
The latest billionaire trend? Doomsday bunkers with a flammable moat (www.theguardian.com)
