Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year

Top barrister Felicity Gerry KC is advocating for the reputation of Christine Keeler, the central figure in Britain's infamous Profumo scandal, to be cleared after five years of legal battles. Keeler, known for her affair with former war secretary John Profumo at age 19, was pursued in court on unrelated charges and faced a lifetime of false accusations. Gerry is representing Keeler's son in a petition of mercy seeking exoneration for her alleged crimes, which...

Russia, China, and Iran are set to conduct joint naval exercises in the Indian Ocean near Iran's port of Chabahar, involving drills on striking maritime targets and search and rescue operations to enhance military cooperation. Observers from various countries will monitor the exercises, which mark the seventh edition of the "Security Belt" drills organized by Iran, Russia, and China. The agreement for the exercises was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud...

British chef Jameson Stocks criticized Meghan Markle's Netflix show, "With Love, Meghan," calling it terrible and painful to watch. He suggested that Markle should return to acting and declined an offer to consult on the show. Despite the negative reviews, the series was renewed for Season 2, with director Michael Steed emphasizing that it was not meant to portray Markle as a chef. Full Article

A small plane carrying five people crashed near an airport in southern Pennsylvania. The video footage of the incident failed to load, but the article highlights the details of the crash and the potential reasons behind it. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and working to ensure the safety of the passengers and prevent similar incidents in the future. Full Article

Romanian far-right populist Calin Georgescu has been barred from participating in the upcoming presidential election rerun due to procedural issues, following the annulment of last year's vote where he came first. The Central Electoral Bureau's decision has sparked violent clashes between his supporters and police, with tear gas being fired. Georgescu, who has been previously arrested on charges of attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, now has 24 hours to appeal the ban and awaits...

Foreign ministers from Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon, along with Syria's top diplomat, called for the lifting of Western-led sanctions on Syria and post-war reconciliation during a meeting in Amman. The United States and Europe have been hesitant to lift sanctions without a clear political transition, while Syria's new Islamist authorities are seeking to rebuild the country and reconcile with various groups. The ministers also discussed combating IS and PKK sleeper cells in the region...