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The 94-year-old political figurehead was charged in Miami, Florida, with conspiracy to kill US nationals, four counts of murder and two counts of destruction of aircraft, according to court filings obtained by CBS.
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A Russian jet flew within six metres of an RAF spy plane flying at 500mph over the Black Sea, one of two mid-air incidents last month described as “dangerous and unacceptable” by the defence secretary, John Healey.
An Su-27 jet conducted six passes in front of an unarmed RAF Rivet Joint flying close to its nose, risking a collision that could have caused a diplomatic crisis between the two countries.
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A former public health minister facing terminal cancer has urged MPs not to bring back the assisted dying bill in England and Wales.
The Labour MP Ashley Dalton revealed she would be on lifelong treatment for metastatic breast cancer, which has spread throughout her body – but said her parliamentary colleagues should not revive the bill, which would legalise an assisted death to those with a terminal illness.
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Staff at the British Council in Italy will go on strike over deep cuts that would slash about 80% of its workforce due to a funding crisis facing the organisation.
Out of 130 of its teaching staff across Rome, Milan and Naples, 108 are being targeted as teaching activities in Italy face the axe. The move would end 80 years of British Council English language teaching in Italy as part of the organisation’s global mission to promote British culture and education across the world, sources said.
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Emma Brockes is a Guardian columnist
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STRAATSBURG (ANP) - Bas Eickhout (GroenLinks-PvdA) stopt na zeventien jaar als Europarlementariër. Hij doet dat deels om relaties in het verleden die "niet passen bij mijn rol", schrijft hij in een verklaring op BlueSky. De 49-jarige Eickhout maakte vorige week bekend een relatie te hebben met de 25-jarige Oostenrijkse Europarlementariër Lena Schilling. Zij is in het parlement aangesloten bij de Groenen, waar Eickhout vicevoorzitter van is.
"Ik heb in het verleden relaties gehad die niet passen bij mijn rol. Dat had ik niet mogen doen en daar neem ik mijn verantwoordelijkheid voor", aldus Eickhout.
Planning a summer trip to somewhere dramatic, peaceful and completely unplugged from everyday life? A visit to a National Park might bring that perfect balance of slowing down with intent while also offering up breathtaking views photographers dream of.
National Parks protect irreplaceable ecosystems that serve as habitats for countless species, life sustaining watersheds, carbon storing forests and so much more. These aren’t just beautiful places. They’re essential ones. Protecting and respecting them contributes to the health of this planet we all share. And they’re everywhere. National Parks span the globe and photos of them live on Flickr. If you don’t have a trip planned yet, we invite you to browse some of the groups featured here, you might find the inspiration to finally book that trip.
The Flickr groups below are just a small selection of what’s out there. Dive in to find stunning photos, tips from fellow visitors and a community of photographers dedicated to capturing these landscapes and the life within them.
Australia has thousands of national parks and conservation reserves to protect Australian native landscapes such as rainforests and eucalypt woodlands, as well as unique native plants and wildlife.
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National parks and strict nature reserves constitute the backbone of the Finnish network of nature conservation areas. In Finland there are 40 national parks with a total surface area of 1,003,300 hectares.
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The National Park Service preserves the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The National Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
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There are 37 national parks and 11 national park reserves in Canada that represent 31 of Canada’s 39 terrestrial natural regions and protect approximately 343,377 square kilometers of lands in Canada. These wild places, located in every province and territory, range from mountains and plains, to boreal forests and tundra, to lakes and glaciers, and much more. Parks Canada is responsible for protecting these areas, and for managing them for visitors to understand, appreciate, and enjoy in a way that doesn’t compromise their ecological integrity.
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Step closer to nature. Step closer to Ireland’s timeless glacier-formed landscapes and habitats pulsating with life, where nature speaks directly in its own voice.
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The National Parks were created as part of the post-World War II re-establishment process. Spurred on by the increasing desire for everyone to have access to the countryside, National Parks were created to bring long-term protection to areas of beautiful countryside that were highly valued for physical and spiritual refreshment.
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When you head out on your own adventure, don’t forget to share what you find. The landscapes inside these parks offer shots you simply can’t get anywhere else and the Flickr community wants to see them. Post your photos, share what you’ve learned along the way and help spread the love for these places worth protecting. Your photography has the power to inspire!
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Ja kijk, er is een slag man dat graag een relatie wil met een vrouw die de helft van z'n leeftijd is, en het goede nieuws is dat dit zodra het heerschap 37 is nog legaal is ook. Het echt heuglijke nieuws: het is klimaatwetenschapper en EuroPRObons Bas Eickhout gelukt! Vorige week bleek hij het aan te hebben gelegd met zijn 25-jarige collega Lena Schilling, maar het Eickhout groeit waar het niet gaan kan dus daar blijft het niet bij. Op BlueSky kondigt hij zijn vertrek uit Brussel aan en het sympathieke is dat je helemaal niet tussen de regels door hoeft te lezen om te lezen wat er tussen de regels door staat. "Ik heb in het verleden niet altijd het juiste gedaan. Ik heb relaties gehad die niet passen bij mijn rol. Dat had ik niet mogen doen en daar neem ik mijn verantwoordelijkheid voor. Die reflectie, samen met het besef dat de partij een nieuwe fase ingaat, heeft mij tot dit besluit gebracht." Oké, nou, lekker gewerkt, Bas!
Na lang nadenken heb ik vandaag besloten om af te treden als Europarlementariër voor PRO en als co-voorzitter van de Europese Groene groep.
— Bas Eickhout (@baseickhout.bsky.social) 20 mei 2026 om 18:08
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