Five dogs have died and more than 20 fell sick in California. Researchers suspect a toxic algae is to blame
The dogs that suddenly fell ill showed symptoms including lack of coordination and tremors
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House’s top China hawk calls out GM for using vehicle batteries made by a Chinese military firm
General Motors is collaborating with a Chinese military company that supplies batteries used in People’s Liberation Army submarines, according to a senior House leader.
The security of Europe is being decided in Ukraine, former ambassador says
FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen speaks to Oleh Shamshur, forrmer Ambassador of Ukraine to France, about the upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. He says that any territorial concession to Putin will only be a prelude to a wider wa…
‘Opportunity to leave’: Netanyahu says he ‘will allow’ Palestinians to exit Gaza during war; says departure will be voluntary
Amid escalating tensions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Palestinians in Gaza would be allowed to leave as the military prepares for a broader offensive. This option, according to Netanyahu, aims to provide safe passage from c…
Abuse of suspected migrants not an ‘innocent mistake’, says UK equality campaigner
Shabna Begum of Runnymede Trust says toxic rhetoric could lead to more vigilantism and violence The vitriol faced by scouts and charity rowers mistaken for migrants was not an “innocent mistake”, a race equality campaigner has said, as she warned that …
‘Unfolding genocide’: Mary Robinson says Israel blocking aid as she visits Gaza crossing point
The former president said she saw evidence of food and medical aid being deliberately denied entry into Gaza by Israel
Ice dam at Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier releases floodwater toward downstream homes
A huge basin of rainwater and snowmelt has started to release, sending a potentially record surge of flooding toward parts of Juneau.
China and the US-Nvidia Deal: National Security for Sale?
A deal will allow the sale of advanced chips to China – as long as American companies give the U.S. government a cut.
Mexico City airport flights hit for second day due to torrential rains
Around 20,000 passengers have been affected by flight cancellations, delays and rerouting.
White House downplays expectations for Trump-Putin meeting, calling it just a step toward peace
Trump and Putin will meet in Anchorage on Friday