Yemen’s Houthis say arrested UN staff will be tried over Israeli links
Dozens of Yemeni UN personnel could face death penalty, as UN says at least 59 of its staff are being held by the group.
France hit by second major heist as thieves target gold refinery
Thieves used explosives to break into a precious metals refinery before making off with a €12m loot.
Hotel owner and 10 others jailed for life over deadly Turkish fire
The deadliest fire in the country's history killed 78 people, including many children on holiday.
Maine mother whose daughter died of leukemia wins $25m in wrongful death suit
Verdict delivered in favor of Lyndsey Sutherland over death of daughter ‘Jazzy’ after doctors failed to identify condition
A civil jury in Maine has awarded $25m to a woman whose teenage daughter died from leukemia after being misdiagnosed with a condition linked to steroid-using men.
The hefty verdict delivered in favor of Lyndsey Sutherland on Thursday called for her to receive $10m for the wrongful 2021 death of 15-year-old Jasmine “Jazzy” Vincent as well as $15m for pain and suffering, said her attorney, Meryl Poulin.
Continue reading...UN approves resolution supporting Morocco’s claim to Western Sahara
Move is strongest endorsement yet for retained rule over disputed territory, despite fierce opposition from Algeria
The UN security council has approved a US-backed resolution supporting Morocco’s claim to the disputed Western Sahara, despite fierce opposition from Algeria.
Although Friday’s vote was divided, the resolution offers the strongest endorsement yet for Morocco’s plan to keep sovereignty over the territory, which also has backing from most European Union members and a growing number of African allies.
Continue reading...US judge blocks Trump order requiring proof of citizenship to vote
Federal judge rules proof-of-citizenship directive an unconstitutional violation of separation of powers
Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced, a federal judge ruled on Friday.
US district judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly in Washington DC, sided with Democratic and civil rights groups that sued the Trump administration over his executive order to overhaul US elections.
Continue reading...With City Covered in Water, Vietnam Shluchim Escape by Boat – Anash.org
- With City Covered in Water, Vietnam Shluchim Escape by Boat Anash.org
- Vietnam flood death toll rises to 13, with 11 others missing Reuters
- Vietnam’s tourist sites submerged as record rainfall causes major flooding AP News
- Vietnam floods: streets of Hoi An submerged like canals of Venice – in pictures The Guardian
- Vietnam's Ancient Town Hoi an Works to Restore Tourism After Devastating Floods U.S. News & World Report
Russia link suspected as Bulgarians jailed for vandalising Paris Jewish memorial
Four men given prison terms for desecration that was possibly ‘orchestrated by Russian intelligence services’
A French court on Friday jailed four Bulgarians for desecrating a Jewish memorial with red handprints last year, in what prosecutors think may have been foreign interference linked to Russia.
The Paris criminal court gave two-year sentences to Georgi Filipov and Kiril Milushev, described as the perpetrators, and four years and three years respectively to Nikolay Ivanov and Mircho Angelov, considered the operation’s “masterminds”. Angelov is still at large.
Continue reading...Trump justice department seeks 2020 election records from Georgia county
Request to Fulton county underscores determination to revive president’s falsehoods about election he lost
The justice department on Thursday asked election officials in Fulton county, Georgia, to turn over records related to the 2020 election, a request that underscores how the administration is trying to revive one of the president’s biggest falsehoods about the election he lost five years ago.
Investigators have cleared Fulton county of malfeasance in 2020. Nonetheless, a Republican majority on the board voted to reopen the investigation last year. On the night of the 2024 presidential election, the board voted to subpoena a slew of documents. This summer, the board passed a resolution asking the justice department to intervene and help them get the documents. The subpoenas issued last year seek records related to voter lists, chain of custody forms, ballot images, security seals and ballot scanner paperwork.
Continue reading...Tunisia sentences lawyer and Saied critic to five years in prison
Ahmed Souab, a fierce critic of President Kais Saied, faces a number of charges related to 'anti-terrorism' legislation.
What does the fall of el-Fasher mean for Sudan?
The Rapid Support Forces massacred and now control Darfur’s main city. What does it mean for Sudan’s war?
Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution on Western Sahara – United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)
- Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution on Western Sahara United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)
- UN calls for Western Sahara talks based on Morocco's autonomy plan Reuters
- UN approves resolution supporting Morocco’s claim to Western Sahara The Guardian
- Why the Trump Administration Is Right to Pursue a Morocco-Algeria Peace Deal Hudson Institute
- Turkey boosts R&D spending to $20B amid push for defense self-sufficiency AL-Monitor
US courts rule Trump cannot suspend food aid during government shutdown
Critics expressed alarm after government said it would totally suspend food aid programme utilised by 42 million people.
US judges say Trump administration must continue food aid during US shutdown
In two separate rulings, US judges said the plan to cut off Snap food benefits for millions of Americans is likely unlawful.
Guinea-Bissau arrests senior army officers for alleged coup attempt
Arrests come before November general elections as President Umaro Sissoco Embalo is at odds with political opposition.
Gaza family forced to live around undetonated bomb lodged in their home
The Al-Hatto family is living in fear that the unexploded bomb Israel dropped on their home will go off at any moment.
India vs South Africa: Women’s World Cup final – team news, start, lineups
A new ICC Women's World Cup winner will be crowned on Sunday, as India take on South Africa in the 50-over final.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa: Premier League – teams, start, lineups
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our live text commentary stream of the game at Anfield.
Israel returns 30 bodies of slain Palestinians as new strikes hit Gaza
Bodies of prisoners returned by Israel show signs of torture, as 3 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes despite truce.
French lawmakers reject wealth tax on ultra-rich – Reuters
- French lawmakers reject wealth tax on ultra-rich Reuters
- France’s Lecornu Calls Lawmaker Talks as Budget Progress Falters Bloomberg.com
- France’s finance minister on how to pass a budget The Economist
- France's National Assembly rejects proposals for taxing the ultra-wealthy France 24
- French Socialists will climb down on wealth tax, says François Hollande Financial Times