Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat.
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Netanyahu accused New York City Mayor Mamdani of fomenting hate after Mamdani discussed arresting him under an ICC warrant. Mamdani acknowledged New York lacks independent legal authority to enforce the warrant, while Netanyahu plans to attend the UN General Assembly.
Mount Olympus joins Unesco list of world heritage sites
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Mount Olympus joined UNESCO’s World Heritage list after a 12-year wait, alongside Normandy’s D-Day beaches and Japan’s Asuka and Fujiwara. Its mixed-site designation recognizes cultural and natural significance, bringing preservation commitments and biodiversity protection obligations.
Trial begins for Lindsay Clancy, Massachusetts mother accused of killing her 3 children
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Lindsay Clancy’s Massachusetts trial began on charges related to the deaths of her three children. The defense says severe postpartum psychosis affected her behavior, placing mental health and culpability at the case’s center.
Iran warns Ukraine of retaliation after deadly Caspian Sea strike
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Iran accused Ukraine of striking a commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, killing one person and injuring others, and summoned Ukraine’s diplomat. Foreign Minister Araghchi said the attack cannot go unanswered, while Iranian lawmakers warned Kyiv of costs and potential retaliation.
Analysts say North Korea sending 30,000 troops to Russia would benefit both countries.
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Zelensky said Russia was preparing in Voronezh to receive 30,000 North Korean troops. Analysts call the arrangement mutually beneficial, with Russia gaining troops and North Korea potentially receiving money and military technology.
US appeals court upholds injunction blocking Trump’s order to create a federal voter list - AP News
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A federal appeals court upheld an injunction blocking Trump’s order to create a citizenship list for mail-ballot eligibility. Twenty-three states argued the president lacks authority to set election rules, and the district court blocked the order in those states.
UK's Burnham would call out Trump if in Britain's interest, he tells BBC - Reuters
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Burnham told the BBC he would call out Trump if doing so served Britain's interests. His statement suggests criticism of Trump may be warranted when Britain's national interests are at stake.
Russia War in Ukraine: Putin and Zelenskyy Address Domestic Challenges
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Russia and Ukraine face domestic strains as peace talks remain stalled and the war continues. Putin and Zelenskyy face growing public and political pressure within their countries.
Iran-Backed Houthis Drew Saudi Arabia Into a New Conflict
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Iran-backed Houthis escalated tensions with Saudi Arabia, leveraging Saudi vulnerabilities to seek political concessions over Yemen. The confrontation threatens regional stability and Yemen diplomacy as Riyadh remains reluctant to enter another war.
Off-grid data centers are not the panacea some AI firms hoped for.
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Axios reports 59 off-grid data centers seek 90 gigawatts, while 12 tracked projects total about 10.6 gigawatts in use. Critics say pipeline blocks and turbine outages show off-grid power may be slower, costlier, and less reliable.