Israeli settlers torch West Bank village (www.bbc.com)
US not afraid of escalation from Russia over events in Kursk Oblast (www.pravda.com.ua)
The Pentagon has expressed no concern regarding the advance of Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, the Pentagon’s press service reports....
Adam Britton: British croc expert jailed for sexual abuse of dogs (www.bbc.com)
Adam Britton, a leading zoologist who has worked on BBC and National Geographic productions, pleaded guilty to 56 charges relating to bestiality and animal cruelty....
COVID still 'very much with us' with 20% of tests positive in Europe, WHO warns (www.euronews.com)
She wanted a divorce so her father hacked her legs with an axe: how Pakistan fails women (www.theguardian.com)
The household was fast asleep when the six men broke in. They sought out Sobia Batool Shah, 22, and one of them attacked her with a hatchet, chopping at her limbs in an effort to sever her legs. “He was relentless and must have hit me at least 15 times,” she says....
Thailand is set to roll out a controversial $13.8 billion handout plan in digital money to citizens (apnews.com)
Thailand’s prime minister said Monday that eligible businesses and individuals can register from August for digital cash handouts, a controversial program that will cost billions of dollars and is meant to boost the lagging economy....
Israeli weapons packed with shrapnel causing devastating injuries to children in Gaza, doctors say | The Guardian (www.theguardian.com)
The transgender community is facing a silent genocide in the U.K. (www.advocate.com)
Britain will not rejoin EU in my lifetime, says Starmer (www.theguardian.com)
Iran to designate Canadian army as a terrorist entity (islamabadpost.com.pk)
Israel-Gaza war live: ICJ orders Israel to halt Rafah offensive in new ruling (www.theguardian.com)
Chaos in Dubai as UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years (www.cnn.com)
Chaos ensued in the United Arab Emirates after the country witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, with some areas recording more than 250 mm of precipitation in fewer than 24 hours, the state’s media office said in a statement Wednesday....
South Korea’s fertility rate sinks to record low despite $270bn in incentives (www.theguardian.com)
Woman loses £650,000 injury claim after being seen tossing Christmas tree (www.theguardian.com)
Inflation Hits 30-Year High In Argentina (menafn.com)
“Argentina registered a year-on-year inflation rate of 254.2 percent in January, the highest in 32 years, according to data released Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC)”...
For First Time in Two Decades, U.S. Buys More From Mexico Than China (www.nytimes.com)
Turkish parliament approves Sweden’s membership of Nato (www.theguardian.com)
Mum urges vaccine push and shares how son died after catching measles (www.bbc.com)
A mother whose child died aged six from a brain inflammation caused by measles hopes sharing her story will encourage parents to “vaccinate more”....
US trying to close 'gap' between Israel's intent and resulting Gaza death toll: Blinken (abcnews.go.com)
Israeli airstrikes kill 80 in Palestinian refugee camp (www.theguardian.com)
70 hours/week with 1 day off must become norm: Congress MP backs Narayana Murthy (www.hindustantimes.com)
Israel rebuffs Blinken's call for Gaza humanitarian pause (www.bbc.com)
By Paul Adams in Jerusalem, Anthony Zucher in Tel Aviv & Graeme Baker BBC News...
Panama Canal reduces the maximum number of ships travelling the waterway to 31 per day (apnews.com)
The Panama Canal announced Saturday it will reduce the maximum number of ships travelling the waterway to 31 per day, from 32 in August, due to a drought that has reduced the supply of fresh water needed to operate the locks....
Ultra-processed foods need tobacco-style warnings, says scientist (www.theguardian.com)
UPFs should also be heavily taxed due to impact on health and mortality, says scientist who coined term...
Greece introduces the six-day work week (www.dw.com)
From the construction industry to the tourism sector, Greek employers cannot find the staff they need. The government’s solution: longer working hours. A new law enables employers to implement a six-day work week...
