A few weeks ago, I came across a wild post on Reddit’s r/DHExchange, a subreddit for trading large datasets: “I hoarded a large database of something valuable, just not what’s [sic] you expect…150k stools images.” The post, made by a user called Ill_Car_7351, was advertising exactly what it sounds like: ...
Four key excerpts from Streeting’s resignation letterFour key excerpts from Streeting’s resignation letter
He quits as health secretary after days of speculation that he is preparing to launch a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer. ...
‘It’s like stealing’: Palestinian family’s seized property listed on Booking.com‘It’s like stealing’: Palestinian family’s seized property listed on Booking.com
West Bank home described as ‘ideal for outdoor gatherings’ is among 41 listed rentals in illegal Israeli settlements Some of Mohammad al-Sbeih’s fondest childhood memories are of his small farm in the hills south of Bethlehem, where three generations of his family grew wheat and barley. “It was a hard ...
Iran says ships entering strait of Hormuz must cooperate after vessel seizedIran says ships entering strait of Hormuz must cooperate after vessel seized
Docked ship reportedly seized outside UAE port by “unauthorised personnel” The Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has said ships entering the strait of Hormuz must cooperate with the Iranian navy as reports emerged of a ship being seized outside a United Arab Emirate port and taken towards Iranian waters. The ...
Flattery and fanfare as Trump welcomed to China – but thorny issues remainFlattery and fanfare as Trump welcomed to China – but thorny issues remain
The leaders of the world’s two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president’s visit to Beijing. ...
‘Floating armoury’ ship reportedly seized by Iran‘Floating armoury’ ship reportedly seized by Iran
A vessel said to be a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to reports. ...
Warning of record global temperatures as chance of very strong El Niño growsWarning of record global temperatures as chance of very strong El Niño grows
As El Niño develops this year, scientists are increasingly confident it could be one of the strongest on record with global consequences, as Simon King explains. ...
Former Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdictFormer Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdict
Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week – but the authorities do not know his whereabouts. ...
Latvian PM resigns after row over stray Ukrainian dronesLatvian PM resigns after row over stray Ukrainian drones
Drones bound for Russia crashed down in Latvia last week, prompting a political fallout. ...
‘Where we need vision, we have a vacuum’ – read Streeting’s resignation letter in full‘Where we need vision, we have a vacuum’ – read Streeting’s resignation letter in full
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced his resignation from government. ...