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From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
Bev Priestman Takes New Zealand Coaching Role After Spying Ban
Former Canada women’s football coach Bev Priestman has been appointed head coach of New Zealand’s Wellington Phoenix on a two-year contract, AP says in a report. The appointment comes after Priestman recently completed a one-year suspension from all football-related activities imposed by FIFA. The ban stemmed from an incident in February 2024 where Priestman and other Canadian staff used a drone to spy on the New Zealand national team’s training session during the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, an Olympic qualifying event. Priestman previously coached the Canadian team to a gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
President Trump Announces US-Israel Partnership For New Gaza Food Centers
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the US will partner with Israel to run new food centers in Gaza to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis, according to a report in AP. Speaking to reporters, Trump stated that Israel would preside over these new centers to ensure proper food distribution. However, both the President and other US officials have so far provided few specific details about the plan or how it would differ from existing aid distribution mechanisms in the region.
Ukraine Says Russian Strike On Prison Kills 16
Ukrainian officials have stated that a Russian strike targeting a prison has killed 16 people, as per a report in The New York Times. The attack was described by authorities as part of a widespread wave of assaults throughout Ukraine. The attribution of the strike to Russia comes from Ukrainian sources.
New Brazil Development Law Risks Amazon Deforestation, UN Expert Warns
A UN expert has warned that a new environmental licensing law in Brazil could significantly increase deforestation in the Amazon, according to a report in BBC. The legislation, which simplifies environmental impact assessment requirements for development projects, has faced strong criticism from environmentalists. This development raises concerns about Brazil’s international credibility as it prepares to host the COP30 climate summit in Belém in 2025, potentially undermining the environmental commitments of President Lula’s administration. The law is widely viewed as a result of pressure from powerful agricultural and mining lobbies.
Fossil Fuel Industry Faces Key Legal Test In Honolulu Climate Case
A Honolulu court heard arguments on Tuesday regarding a motion to dismiss a significant lawsuit filed by the city against fossil fuel companies over climate change-related damages, AP said in a report. Attorneys for the energy firms argued for dismissal, claiming the state’s two-year statute of limitations has expired as the companies’ alleged role in climate change has been public knowledge for decades. The case is considered a bellwether for more than two dozen similar lawsuits across the US, which allege companies knew about the climate risks of their products but engaged in public deception campaigns. A ruling against the dismissal motion could establish a critical legal precedent, potentially exposing the fossil fuel industry to substantial financial liabilities for climate adaptation costs currently borne by taxpayers.
Caribbean Court Overturns Colonial-Era Anti-Gay Law In St. Lucia
The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that St. Lucia’s colonial-era “buggery and gross indecency” laws were unconstitutional, effectively decriminalizing gay sex on the island, as per a report in AP. The decision was celebrated by activist groups like Raise Your Voice St. Lucia as a “monumental step for human rights” and a “beacon of hope” in the largely conservative Caribbean. This ruling sets a strong legal precedent for other members of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and follows similar decriminalization decisions in St. Kitts and Nevis (2022) and Antigua and Barbuda (2022), while contrasting with a 2023 ruling in Dominica that upheld its anti-sodomy law.
Taiwan Cancels Presidential Transit Stop In The US
Taiwan has called off a planned transit stop in the United States for its president, who was scheduled to travel to Latin America, as per a report in AP. The cancellation has generated conflicting explanations, with some speculation pointing to opposition from the current US administration of President Donald Trump. This development occurs as the US navigates its complex relationship with China, which routinely protests any official contact between the US and Taiwan, viewing such transits as a violation of its ‘One China’ principle.
Powerful Quake Near Russia Prompts Tsunami Advisory in Japan
A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 8.0 struck near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Tuesday, leading Japan’s meteorological agency to issue a tsunami advisory for the country’s Pacific coast, AP says in a report. The advisory warned of potential waves up to one meter, though the quake’s epicenter was approximately 250 kilometers from Hokkaido and was only felt slightly there. The tsunami advisory was subsequently lifted after only minor waves were observed, with no reports of significant damage, in an event that tested the effectiveness of Japan’s rapid warning systems.
