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The Guardian: New Zealand Glacier Loss Could Reach 100% by 2100
The Guardian says New Zealand’s glaciers could lose most or all of their volume by 2100 under a high-emissions climate scenario. Its account of a new national assessment also describes rising temperatures and greenhouse-gas concentrations.
NPR: Netanyahu disputes report of pre-Oct. 7 warnings
NPR reports that Netanyahu disputes accounts of warnings about possible Hamas attacks before Oct. 7, 2023, and has sued the outlets that published them. WE PNW has not independently verified these findings.
BBC: Nir Oz rebuilds, with full reopening still years away
BBC reports that Nir Oz has begun repairing homes, but the community’s full reopening is still about two years away.
Two ships hit by drones off Bulgaria; one sinks
BBC reports that 15 crew from the Chelsea-3 were rescued, while 11 people remained missing after a second vessel sank. Bulgaria’s prime minister said responsibility was not established.
U.S. Warns Ukraine It Could Cut Intelligence Sharing as Trump Intensifies Pressure on Kyiv
*As Washington pushes for an end to the war, disputes over intelligence sharing, satellite communications and energy strikes are raising new questions about the future of American support for Ukraine — and what a lasting peace might actually require.*
The Guardian: IMF points to AI market concentration and financial risks
The Guardian reports that the IMF sees a cluster of AI-market, government borrowing and cyber risks to financial stability. WE PNW has not independently verified these findings.
Why Are the Houthis Attacking Saudi Arabia Again — and What Do the Riyadh Airport Strikes Mean?
Deadly strikes on Riyadh’s main airport have disrupted flights and revived a dangerous front in Yemen’s long war. Here is how the conflict reached Saudi Arabia’s capital.
BBC: Robert Pattinson plays Chris Hansen in ‘Primetime’
BBC says Robert Pattinson plays Chris Hansen in Primetime, a film the real-life host has criticized as “bizarre” and “detached from reality.”
Trump Calls for a New President in Ukraine. Zelenskyy Says Elections Are Possible With a 60-Day Ceasefire
Trump's call for new leadership comes alongside his announced diesel deal with Russia. Zelenskyy says Ukrainians must decide—and proposes elections after a 60-day total ceasefire.
The Guardian: Seven UK diplomats to remain at East Jerusalem mission
The Guardian reports Britain will keep seven diplomats at the East Jerusalem site under a new designation, even as Israel says the consulate is closed.
Trump calls for a change of president in Ukraine amid diesel dispute
His criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy follows Kyiv’s objections to Washington’s diesel agreement with Moscow.
Donald Trump Says He Reached an Agreement With Vladimir Putin on Diesel Supplies to America
Amid talks about Ukraine and rising fuel prices, the reported Russian diesel arrangement raises a question: how does an energy deal with Moscow fit with U.S. pressure on Russia?
Ukraine Launches One of Its Largest Drone Attacks on Moscow Region
More than 650 drones were launched toward Russia overnight, killing two people in the Moscow region and damaging homes, according to Russian authorities.
Zelenskyy Says Russia Is Preparing a “Massive Attack” on Ukraine
Ukraine’s president says new intelligence points to another large Russian strike and is calling on allies to provide additional air-defense capabilities.
Flydubai Flight 1073 Probe Expands to New Zealand
New Zealand police are reviewing the co-pilot’s flight training as investigators in several countries examine the dramatic midair incident that forced Flight 1073 to land in Saudi Arabia.
Russian Strike Kills Six in Kharkiv, Injures Dozens
A Russian attack hit residential areas of Ukraine’s second-largest city, killing six people and injuring 59, according to Ukrainian authorities cited by Reuters.