Cappadocia: Rock collapse kills two in Turkey’s Cappadocia, local media reports
A rock formation collapsed at a tourist site in Turkey’s Cappadocia region, killing at least two people and injuring five others, according to local media reports.
Finland launches criminal investigation into Google’s clearing of forest for datacentre site
Finnish police have launched a criminal investigation into Google subsidiary Tuike Finland for allegedly clearing 330 hectares of forest before completing required environmental assessments at a planned datacentre site.
US and Japan agree to establish a Japanese facility for joint missile production
The US and Japan have agreed to establish a Japanese facility for joint production of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, announced during defense talks in the Philippines.
Europe’s central bank chief, Christine Lagarde, steps down for ‘freedom of speech’
Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, announced she is stepping down nine months early in March to gain freedom of speech on world affairs beyond monetary policy matters.
Israeli leader Netanyahu accused of using ‘ugly’ smear tactics to cling to power
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faced accusations of using smear tactics after claiming Arab Israeli parties used foreign backing to ‘steal’ Tuesday’s election, which his coalition lost its parliamentary majority.
Brazil’s victory for the planet and democracy: seven lessons from Lula’s win
Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated far-right challenger Flavío Bolsonaro in a presidential runoff, offering environmental campaigners worldwide a strategic blueprint for protecting democracy and nature simultaneously.