The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising

The likelihood of 2024 YR4 colliding with the our planet in 2032 have ticked up to over 3 percent. Is it time to start worrying?

Source: Wired

Fog harvesting could provide water for arid cities

Research in Chile could help to provide drinking water for some of the world's most arid places.

Source: BBC

Israel increases “unlawful detention” of Palestinians

Milena Ansari talks about the unlawful detention of Palestinians

Source: Al Jazeera

New deficit assessment brings French pension reform back on negotiating table

France's independent public audit office shared its assessment of the pension system deficit with Prime Minister François Bayrou this Thursday. This is the starting point of a renegotiation of the …

Source: France 24

Trump vs Zelenskyy: What’s behind escalating war of words?

Trump called Zelenskyy a 'dictator' amid a brewing war of words between the two leaders.

Source: Al Jazeera

Macron says France won't send troops to Ukraine 'tomorrow' but may give security guarantees

President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that France would not be sending troops to Ukraine "tomorrow" but reiterated that France could provide security guarantees to the war-torn nation after a ceasefire. …

Source: France 24

Struggling Chinese builder Vanke turns to state managers to ‘stop the decline’

Default of property developer so closely linked to government would be blow to economic confidence

Source: Financial Times

US official demands Zelenskyy return to talks over critical minerals deal

White House national security adviser Mike Waltz also criticises Kyiv over 'insults' to US president.

Source: Al Jazeera

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

Will the bond market rein in Donald Trump?

Tariffs, trade wars and plans for big tax cuts could all rattle investors in US Treasuries, but it’s a resilient market with few alternatives

Source: Financial Times

Australia says 'unusual' Chinese ships near its east coast not a threat

Australia said the Chinese warships sailing near its east coast were not breaking international law. Transgressions in the airspace over the South China Sea have become more common.

Source: Deutsche Welle

US tech will pay a price for Trump’s approval

The risks of a backlash are rising and could galvanise European competitors

Source: Financial Times