Denmark to ban mink farming in government U-turn

Once the world's largest producer of mink pelts, the nation's industry has declined in recent years.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/KsJUQXN

Surveillance and 'constant paranoia': Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time Moscow

Officials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/NCou7wO

Lula says rival should be disqualified over alleged Meta interference ahead of Brazil vote

The Brazilian president accuses the tech firm of favouring Flávio Bolsonaro, which it denies.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/CiIPpM5

Ukraine hit by strikes after Russia agrees to new peace talks

The three waves of Russian missiles were launched at hours after Russia said it was "ready in principle" to resume peace talks with the US and Ukraine.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/votp6bX

Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX

Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/J6ICMs5

Why Israeli Gen Z voters are drawn to the far right

More than half a million young people will cast their ballots in Israel next week - and they could make all the difference.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/R13QvOC

US Church on frontline of battle against drug known as 'tranq'

Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/EMsbLiG