Ignoring red flags, South Korea went ahead with Scout jamboree anyway
As far back as 2016, planners for the World Scout Jamboree were warning of the risk of heat waves and typhoons. But documents show preparations were not sufficient. #press
She invited four people over for lunch. A week later, three were dead.
Australian police have launched an investigation after three people died and a fourth was left needing a liver transplant after eating what authorities suspect were death cap mushrooms. #press
Last call for a surfers’ hideaway
These Indonesian islands have achieved mythical status among surfers. What happens when tourism goes mainstream? #press
Woman told to stop breastfeeding her 5-week-old during international flight
Chelsea Williams also said a TUI employee told her that breastfeeding would make people "uncomfortable." Breastfeeding in public is protected under U.K. law. #press
Most states have armies. In Pakistan, the army has a state.
Imran Khan has been banned from office for five years and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appears set to recommend dissolving Parliament, to hold new elections. #press
Pakistan dissolves Parliament days after Imran Khan arrest
The election commission’s decision to ban the embattled former prime minister over a graft conviction came ahead of the dissolution of Parliament. #press
Northern Ireland police release officers’ names in ‘monumental’ breach
The leak was especially sensitive in Northern Ireland, the only province nation in the United Kingdom where the terrorist threat is “severe." #press
Biden order proposes new restrictions on China tech investment
The new White House ban on China investment is aimed at a handful of critical technologies related to military and internal surveillance capabilities. #press
China hacked Japan’s sensitive defense networks, officials say
Beijing's compromise of Tokyo's classified cyber networks could prevent greater strategic coordination between Japan's Defense Ministry and the Pentagon. #press
Woman told to stop breastfeeding her 5-week-old during international flight
Chelsea Williams also said a TUI employee told her that breastfeeding would make people "uncomfortable." Breastfeeding in public is protected under U.K. law. #press
‘Hostile actors’ hacked British voter registry, electoral agency says
The August 2021 breach, discovered in October 2022, “has no impact” on voters’ “ability to take part in the democratic process,” the government said. #press
Williamson Murray, military historian who peered beyond battles, dies at 81
Dr. Murray studied the intersections of military strategy, politics and industry in World War II and other conflicts. #press
Russians tied to Putin or military sidestep sanctions and draw protest
Some politicians and activists are calling for tougher punishment of wealthy Russians who live in Europe and have not faced penalties over the war in Ukraine. #press
‘Hostile actors’ hacked British voter registry, electoral agency says
The August 2021 breach, discovered in October 2022, “has no impact” on voters’ “ability to take part in the democratic process,” the government said. #press
What is happening in Niger, and how could the coup there affect the region?
Russia and the Wagner mercenary group have “tried to take advantage” of instability in Niger, Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Tuesday. #press
Ukraine live briefing: Russian strikes kill 14, officials say, including first responders
Deadly Russian assaults in at least four regions across Ukraine damaged homes and farms, officials said. Children and rescue workers were among many injured. #press
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Williamson Murray, military historian who peered beyond battles, dies at 81
Dr. Murray studied the intersections of military strategy, politics and industry in World War II and other conflicts. #press
Ireland bids farewell to Sinéad O’Connor, musician and trailblazer
Her country found the iconoclastic singer-songwriter at times inconvenient on the issues that most animated her. It's catching up to her, now. #press
‘Hostile actors’ hacked British voter registry, electoral agency says
The August 2021 breach, discovered in October 2022, “has no impact” on voters’ “ability to take part in the democratic process,” the government said. #press
What is happening in Niger, and how could the coup there affect the region?
Russia and the Wagner mercenary group have “tried to take advantage” of instability in Niger, Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Tuesday. #press