US judge considers 'unusual' request to drop New York mayor corruption charges

A US judge said on Wednesday he will take some time to consider a request by prosecutors under orders from a Donald Trump political appointee to drop corruption charges against …

Source: France 24

Russian ambassador 'not sure' Ukrainians would re-elect Zelensky

The BBC asked the Russian ambassador if Zelensksy standing down is among Russia's demands as a condition of peace.

Source: BBC

Press conference between Zelensky and Donald Trump’s Ukraine envoy is canceled by US

A news conference after talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump’s Ukraine envoy was canceled at the request of U.S. officials, a Kyiv official said. More information …

Source: France 24

Ex-officer is convicted in 2022 roadside shooting death of Colorado man

Andrew Buen found guilty of homicide in death of Christian Glass, 22, who showed signs of mental health crisis at scene

A former Colorado sheriff’s deputy was convicted Thursday in …

Source: The Guardian

USDA Layoffs Derail Projects Benefiting American Farmers

The blanket firing of Department of Agriculture scientists has thrown a host of climate science and crop projects into chaos.

Source: Wired

Kitchenware excluded from French PFAS ban after intensive lobbying

France’s parliament has voted to ban some PFAS, but the law excludes kitchenware after Tefal’s parent company led an intensive lobbying campaign. Meanwhile French aviation giant Airbus flew way ahead …

Source: France 24

Crowfunding weaponry for Ukraine: activist and comedian raises €200 million in 3 years

In Ukraine, a spirit of defiance is growing, particularly among the many civil society organisations that have been helping the war effort over the past three years - crowdfunding drones …

Source: France 24

Unions call for £200m from government to keep two Scunthorpe steel furnaces open

Exclusive: They say the support for British Steel’s transition to electric replacement is needed to prevent immediate job losses

British Steel should get an extra £200m from the government to …

Source: The Guardian

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Blow to Pakistan as Zaman out of tournament

Pakistan's Champions Trophy hopes hit by news that injured batter Fakhar Zaman will miss remainder of the tournament.

Source: Al Jazeera

Hamas releases the bodies of four Israeli hostages, including mother and young sons

Today's release is the first time Hamas has handed over the bodies of hostages during the war, although several have been recovered by Israeli forces in Gaza and returned to …

Source: NPR

Ancient pharaoh’s tomb unearthed in Egypt, first since Tutankhamun’s in 1922

The tomb of Thutmose II, who ruled about 3,500 years ago, was discovered by an Egyptian-British team near the Valley of the Kings.

Source: Washington Post

Dissatisfaction among gen Z staff is ‘ticking timebomb’ for NHS

Warning from the Royal College of Nursing is based on Nuffield Trust analysis of NHS England staff surveys

The NHS in England is facing a “ticking timebomb” when it comes …

Source: The Guardian