‘Neglected’ elephant back in Thailand after diplomatic spat escalated over alleged mistreatment
The 29-year-old elephant was given by Thailand to Sri Lanka almost two decades ago as a gift
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Ukraine live briefing: Wagner Group pauses hiring during move to Belarus – The Washington Post
Ukraine live briefing: Wagner Group pauses hiring during move to Belarus The Washington PostRussian attacks in Ukraine leave 3 dead, 17 wounded as Spain highlights European support for Kyiv euronewsEU’s support for Kyiv’s membersh…
Shootout in southwest Pakistan kills 4 security forces, 1 militant, officials say
Pakistani officials say militants have attacked a security post in the country’s southwest, triggering a shootout that left four police officers and a paramilitary soldier dead.
‘Scared of being pushed back into the closet’: Europe’s new LGBQT+ retirement communities
Studies show that older members of the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to have children or families. Communities for senior LGBTQ+ people are cropping up across Europe to tackle loneliness.
Attempted murder investigation opened after ramming attack on French mayor’s house
The home of a Paris suburb mayor was ram-raided and set alight while his wife and children were asleep inside during the unrest that has gripped the country following Tuesday’s shooting of a teenager by a police officer, the official said on Sunday. T…
Israel to buy 25 more F-35 stealth jets in $3 bln deal
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Netanyahu bristles at protests as Israel’s judicial reform edges ahead – Yahoo News
Netanyahu bristles at protests as Israel’s judicial reform edges ahead Yahoo NewsNetanyahu signals impatience with street protests ReutersAs rallies surge, protesters warn leaders ‘will learn what happens when we’re angry’ &n…
In Small Victory, Signs of Grueling Combat Ahead in Ukrainian Counteroffensive
Expecting a quick retreat, a volunteer Ukrainian unit instead faced two days of tough resistance from dug-in Russian forces.
Bob Kerslake, former head of the UK civil service, dies aged 68
Politicians including David Cameron and Keir Starmer pay tribute to crossbench peerBob Kerslake, a former head of the UK’s civil service and permanent secretary at the Department for Communities and Local Government, has died after being diagnosed with…