Germany legalises possession of cannabis for personal use (www.theguardian.com)
After long discussion and frequent delays, the legalisation is finally here to stay.
At least 115 killed and scores wounded in Moscow concert hall attack (www.theguardian.com)
At least 115 people have been killed and 145 wounded in Russia’s worst terror attack in years, as gunmen in combat fatigues opened fire and detonated explosives in a major concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow....
Japan schools move to protect cheerleaders from upskirting at sporting events (www.theguardian.com)
Several schools have brought in shorts for cheerleaders at baseball tournament while another positioned teachers between the cheerleaders and spectators...
US and UK doctors in Washington to warn of IDF’s ‘appalling atrocities’ in Gaza (www.theguardian.com)
A delegation of American and British doctors is in Washington DC to tell the Biden administration the Israeli military is systematically destroying Gaza’s health infrastructure in order to drive Palestinians out of their homes....
‘Huge breakthrough’ in Starbucks union talks – which other US firms will follow? (www.theguardian.com)
‘Man-made famine’ charge against Israel is backed by mounting body of evidence | Israel-Gaza war (www.theguardian.com)
Japan schools move to protect cheerleaders from upskirting at sporting events (www.theguardian.com)
EU agrees in principle to give profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine (www.theguardian.com)
EU leaders have agreed in principle to commandeer a large majority of the profits generated from frozen Russian assets and give them to Ukraine....
Shooting and blast reported at concert hall near Moscow (www.theguardian.com)
Notably, US embassy made a statement that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts, and US citizens should be advised to avoid large gatherings a couple of weeks ago....
Ex-Louisiana deacon whose son was sexually abused by a priest is excommunicated from church (www.theguardian.com)
US and UK doctors in Washington to warn of IDF’s ‘appalling atrocities’ in Gaza (www.theguardian.com)
The doctors … warn that pledges of increased aid to Palestinians under bombardment are largely meaningless without an immediate ceasefire to allow safe distribution of food and the revival of healthcare services.
Young people becoming less happy than older generations, research shows (www.theguardian.com)
Young people are becoming less happy than older generations as they suffer “the equivalent of a midlife crisis”, global research has revealed as America’s top doctor warned that “young people are really struggling”....
World Bank report finds imminent risk of catastrophic famine in Gaza Strip (www.theguardian.com)
[The World] Bank said urgent action was needed to prevent widespread deaths from starvation within the next two months.
‘Huge breakthrough’ in Starbucks union talks – which other US firms will follow? (www.theguardian.com)
Women and girls suffer first when droughts hit poor and rural areas, says UN (www.theguardian.com)
World water development report warns that access is major source of conflict between countries...
‘Here, there is no future’: ethnic cleansing and fresh atrocities drive exodus of thousands from Darfur (www.theguardian.com)
Almost a year since conflict reignited in Sudan, its terrified people are crossing borders to Chad and beyond. An increasing number are trying to reach Europe as food supplies dwindle in the refugee camps and the eyes of the world look elsewhere...
US reportedly considering plea deal offer for Julian Assange (www.theguardian.com)
‘Man-made famine’ charge against Israel is backed by mounting body of evidence | Israel-Gaza war (www.theguardian.com)
Two men swapped at birth – one Indigenous, one white – finally get apology (www.theguardian.com)
Richard Beauvais and Eddy Ambrose lived out each other’s lives, the third known such mistake in Manitoba. Now the premier is reversing a decision to deny responsibility...
Black student at Hawaii Mormon school says he’s fighting order to cut hair (www.theguardian.com)
Kanaan VyShonne Barton says he’s following all other school rules but shouldn’t have to cut his hair: ‘My locs represent strength’...
EU leaders urged to put economies ‘on war footing’ at Ukraine negotiations (www.theguardian.com)
EU leaders are to meet in Brussels to discuss ways to radically increase military and financial support for Ukraine amid calls for member states to put their economies “on a war footing”....
US calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal in draft UN resolution (www.theguardian.com)
The US has drafted a new UN security council resolution calling for an “immediate ceasefire” and hostage deal in Gaza, amid mounting pressure on Israel to halt its military campaign and allow the delivery of substantial amounts of humanitarian aid into the Palestinian territory....
Why is US energy demand soaring – putting climate goals at risk? (www.theguardian.com)
New industries such as cryptocurrency and cannabis are boosting industry forecasts, straining efforts to cut emissions...
How did Canada end up with worse air quality than the US? (www.theguardian.com)
US and UK doctors in Washington to warn of IDF’s ‘appalling atrocities’ in Gaza (www.theguardian.com)
A delegation of American and British doctors is in Washington DC to tell the Biden administration the Israeli military is systematically destroying Gaza’s health infrastructure in order to drive Palestinians out of their homes....