- CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming BBC
- What Is the Youth-Led ‘Cockroach Movement’ Staging Mass Protests in India? Time Magazine
- Modi Caught Off Guard as India’s Economic Failings Inflame Young People The New York Times
- India’s Gen-Z protesters demand a proper education The Economist
- Cockroach Revolt Exposes Cracks in Modi’s Vision of Rising India Bloomberg.com
Iran flew commanders, missile gear to Houthi rebels in Yemen: report – New York Post
- Iran flew commanders, missile gear to Houthi rebels in Yemen: report New York Post
- EXCLUSIVE: Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say Reuters
- Iran flew IRGC men, advisers and military gear to Yemen, bolstered Houthis for Red Sea blockade: Sources WION
- Iran reportedly flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen’s Houthis The Times of Israel
- Iran sent commanders and equipment to Houthis this month, Reuters reports Middle East Eye
Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?
At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.
How the Houthi Red Sea blockade will impact the world
The Houthis' blockade of Bab al-Mandeb threatens a vital global trade route.
Arab and Muslim countries condemn Israeli storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli settlers' storming of Islam's holy site fuels 'hatred' and obstructs lasting peace, joint statement says.
UK ‘ready to defend itself’ after Iranian threat over US bases
IRGC claims base in south-west England was used by US to launch bombing missions, making it ‘legitimate target’
The government has said the UK is “ready to defend itself” after Iran’s military warned that any bases being used by the US were “legitimate targets”.
The UK has allowed the US to launch “defensive” operations from British bases hosting American planes since the start of its war on Iran but has refused to help in offensive operations.
Continue reading...Is this Italy’s ‘George Floyd moment’?
The death of Moroccan-born Abderrahim Fakir after he was restrained by police in Bologna has sparked protests.
US war on Iran: The $110 billion price tag
America's war on Iran has cost the US nearly $110 billion. Now, the Trump administration wants another $67 billion.
Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan’s PM says she does
Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.
US attacks Iran for 13th night as Trump threatens ‘bigger’ strikes
The US president's threat comes after another day of Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.
US-Saudi nuclear deal hinges on normalisation with Israel
President Trump said a proposed US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal is subject to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords
It’s So Hot That Japan Needs a New Word for It – The New York Times
- It’s So Hot That Japan Needs a New Word for It The New York Times
- Hundreds hospitalised in Japan heatwave 'disaster' Japan Today
- As Japan bakes, over 10,000 rushed to hospital for heatstroke in a week The Japan Times
- Japan swelters through rising heat – in pictures The Guardian
- Japan sizzles in first 'brutally hot' days of the year Reuters
Rally attendee steals the show by mimicking Trump’s gestures
A rally attendee seated directly behind Trump drew attention by mimicking the president.
France wildfires force evacuation of over 20,000 people from tourist town
About 800 firefighters and hundreds of gendarmes and soldiers deployed to battle the flames west of Bordeaux.
Videos show the moment police officer shoots man on street in Wisconsin
Outrage is growing after videos show a police officer fatally shooting a man in the US state of Wisconsin.
White House says will not block Tate brothers’ extradition to UK
Social media influencers to be extradited after UK authorities file dozens of new sex crime charges against them.
Deadly monsoon floods kill at least 40 in India
At least 40 people have died and up to 80 remain missing after heavy monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.
US government cancels subpoena against three New York Times reporters
Withdrawal is latest instance of government's efforts to crack down on critical media facing setbacks in court.
How Sudan war is putting cancer patients at risk
How Sudan war is putting cancer patients at risk
Australia news live: Jim Chalmers says he has ‘other priorities’ than a gas tax; Anthony Albanese calls to congratulate Andy Burnham
Treasurer points to other reforms after Labor members call for ‘fairer return’ from natural resources. Follow today’s news live
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Jim Chalmers has claimed rightwing political parties will “prey on” voter insecurities about a worsening economy while championing “anti-worker” policies. It comes as markets are now expecting another rate hike by the end of the year. He also continues to push back at rank and file Labor members’ calls for a new tax on gas exports, saying the government had “other priorities” for reform. More coming up.
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