Germany’s Merz arrives in China for two-day visit with focus on trade
Merz says he wants to deepen trade relationship while making it fairer during visit where several agreements are signed.
FIFA and UEFA accused of aiding war crimes
FIFA and UEFA presidents are accused of aiding war crimes over the support of Israeli football clubs in OWB.
UNSC condemns RSF attacks in Sudan’s Kordofan, calls for an end to the war
Security Council decries atrocities in Sudan, including mass killings, sexual violence and attacks on aid workers.
Chinese dance group’s tour triggers bomb threat against Australian PM
The group was told to cancel its performances or explosives would be set off at Anthony Albanese’s house.
Don’t break up NewJeans and I’ll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss
Min Hee-jin has said she “can no longer bear to watch” the group get “torn apart”.
BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence
BBC’s Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.
Analysis: Trump issues patriotic rallying cry with eye on crucial elections
The BBC’s Anthony Zurcher says the US president appealed to his base and taunted his opponents in a marathon speech.
RFK Jr. is definitely coming for your vaccines (part 7): What, me worry (about polio and HPV)?
Last week was a hellscape for vaccines, with a RICO lawsuit against the AAP and the newly antivax CDC coming for your HPV and polio
The World Health Organization on Traditional Medicine
The World Health Organization updated their guidelines on “traditional medicine.” Unfortunately, as has been the case in the past the WHO tends to be far
Doctor wanted: Small town offers big perks to attract a physician
This is a MedPage Today story. HAVANA, Fla. — For a rural community, this town of 1,750 people has been more fortunate than most. A
Recapping Trump’s State of the Union address: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to a special edition of the newsletter, in which we recap President Tweety McTreason’s record-long State of the Union address.
L.A. man who gave alcohol to hawk is sentenced for animal cruelty
A Los Angeles man was sentenced to 45 days in jail and a year of probation after video showed him giving a protected juvenile hawk
Trump contradicts Witkoff over Iran nuclear bomb claims
In his State of the Union address, US Tweety McTreason reiterated claims the US “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear programme.
Tokyo protests as China blocks ‘dual-use’ exports to 20 Japanese companies
China’s Commerce Ministry says the move against Japanese firms will prevent the remilitarisation of Japan.