* UK forests are heading for "catastrophic ecosystem collapse" within the next 50 years due to multiple threats [happening in parallel] including disease, extreme weather and wildfires, researchers have warned.*

Can anyone find comparable studies about parts of the US?

Saudi Arabia, the US and UAE are all planning big increases in fossil fuel extraction, enough to threaten disaster.

*Israeli campaign to kill Hamas leaders likely to backfire, say earlier assassination targets.*

When the US tried this approach against various real or presumed enemies, the attacks, whether successful or not, killed lots of other people. This stirred up considerable hatred against the US. Israel is already doing lots of things that stir up hatred, but it can surely generate more if it does this.

If you are Chinese, you may be able to paddle your way to Taiwan's territory, but there is zero chance Taiwan will give you asylum. I find that very sad.

Debunking the right-wing excuses for raiding Social Security.