Israel’s prime minister has met with top security officials to assess a rising tide of Israeli settler violence in the West Bank.
Two critically injured after grizzly bear attacks schoolchildren
A grizzly bear attack on a group of schoolchildren and teachers in Canada has injured 11 people, two of them critically.
Reform UK’s former Wales leader Nathan Gill to be sentenced over pro-Russian bribes – BBC
Reform UK’s former Wales leader Nathan Gill to be sentenced over pro-Russian bribes BBCNathan Gill: How WhatsApp messages revealed ex-Reform politician’s pro-Russian bribes BBCReform UK’s former Wales leader Nathan Gill is being s…
Japan’s Leader Gets Off to Rocky Start With China
Facing reprisals from Beijing for a remark over Taiwan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi must walk a fine line to prevent escalating the dispute without looking weak at home.
Iran Slams IAEA Board Resolution as Illegal, Politically Motivated
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced that it considers the resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors—passed under pressure from the United States, Germany, France, and the United Kingdo…
Rare earths: Federal backing and tech advances aim to help the U.S. catch up to China
Rare earths aren’t all that rare. The real choke point is in processing and refining them, where China enjoys market dominance.
Fine Chocolate in Brazil, Home of the Cacao Bean
A new generation of craft chocolatiers in Brazil is making bars with “identity.” They’re helping to sustain the forest, too.
These 7 Amazon Black Friday deals are so good, I’d buy them twice (and they’re under $25)
I’d buy these gadgets any time of year, but they just got cheaper during Amazon’s Black Friday sale.
10 most popular gadgets this year, according to thousands of readers (including surprise picks)
I’m always testing new gadgets that can help you around the house or at the office. These are the most popular ones ZDNET readers have bought this year so far.
Frida Kahlo painting sells for £41.8m, breaking auction record for women artists
The painting of Kahlo asleep in bed surpassed the record held by Georgia O’Keeffe’s Jimson Weed/White Flower No 1 which sold for £34 million in 2014.