Nearly half of Gaza war deaths reported in areas Israel called ‘safe’
Hospitals have also shut down in Gaza City as Israeli attacks escalate.
Instagram vs reality: Bali is becoming a victim of its own success
Millions flock to Bali to Eat, Pray, Love. They also get crowds, traffic and the cacophony of construction.
Native Americans condemn Pentagon move to preserve Wounded Knee medals
The Battle of Wounded Knee, also known as the Wounded Knee Massacre, took place in South Dakota in 1890.
Oregon sues Trump administration over plans to deploy troops
Oregon calls the move "arbitrary", and says it "threatens to undermine public safety by inciting a public outcry".
Stampede at Actor’s Political Rally Kills at Least 36 in India – The New York Times
- Stampede at Actor’s Political Rally Kills at Least 36 in India The New York Times
- Crowd crush in India at rally for actor-politician Vijay leaves at least 36 dead, over 50 injured CNN
- Vijay rally crush: More than 30 killed at political event in Tamil Nadu BBC
- At least 36 dead and more than 50 injured in crush at Vijay rally in India The Guardian
- On Camera, Moment Stampede Broke Out At Actor-Politician Vijay's Rally NDTV
Government to guarantee £1.5bn Jaguar Land Rover loan after cyber shutdown – BBC
- Government to guarantee £1.5bn Jaguar Land Rover loan after cyber shutdown BBC
- UK government will underwrite £1.5bn loan guarantee to Jaguar Land Rover after cyber-attack The Guardian
- JLR suppliers with 'days of cash' left, MP says BBC
- Britain pledges $2 billion loan guarantee for Jaguar Land Rover Yahoo Finance
- Jaguar Land Rover shutdown driving suppliers to cut jobs and reduce hours - survey Reuters
Trump orders deployment of troops to US city of Portland and ICE facilities
The city's Democratic mayor says there is no need for the US president to send federal forces.
Three dead in Arizona flooding as the Carolinas brace for possible hurricane
Flooding overwhelms town of Globe as North Carolina governor declares an emergency ahead of storm
At least three people died and others were believed missing after flooding in a rural community in Arizona, officials said on Saturday.
Meanwhile, in South Carolina, crews spent Saturday making preparations for an unnamed weather system that is forecast to approach that state’s coast as a hurricane early next week.
Continue reading...NoViolet Bulawayo wins the Best of Caine award
The Zimbabwean writer – who has been twice nominated for the Booker – won the Caine Prize for African Writing in 2011, with her story Hitting Budapest
Zimbabwean writer NoViolet Bulawayo has won the Best of Caine award, an honorary prize celebrating a story from past winners of the Caine Prize for African Writing, to mark its 25th anniversary. The prize was given for a short story praised by judges for its “powerful language, distinctive tone of voice, and bold, compelling storytelling”.
Hitting Budapest, which won the 2011 Caine prize, follows a group of six children who sneak from their shantytown, Paradise, into an affluent neighbourhood, Budapest, to steal guavas. First published in the Boston Review, it examines poverty, social and economic inequalities, and the dreams of children.
Continue reading...Putin preparing to attack another European country, Zelenskyy says – The Guardian
- Putin preparing to attack another European country, Zelenskyy says The Guardian
- Ukraine says Russia drone incursion part of pressure plan against West Reuters
- Zelenskyy says 92 Russian drones headed for Poland on 10 September Українська правда
- Zelensky Criticizes ‘Weak’ NATO Response to Russia Violations Newsweek
- Zelensky: NATO countries should have shot down Russian drones and jets Ukrinform
Airstrikes and gunfire kill at least 59 people in Gaza as pressure grows for ceasefire, hostage deal – AP News
- Airstrikes and gunfire kill at least 59 people in Gaza as pressure grows for ceasefire, hostage deal AP News
- Updates: Israel kills dozens in Gaza as war on enclave draws global outcry Al Jazeera
- Israel-Gaza live updates: IDF strikes 120 Gaza targets in past 24 hours ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- “On Our Way to Annihilation”: Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud Reports Live from Outside Gaza City Democracy Now!
- Israeli Strike Kills Gazans Sheltering in Warehouse, Local Reports Say The New York Times
Yvette Cooper suggests international community on brink of Gaza peace deal
Exclusive: Foreign secretary says world has ‘reached moment’ it wants to end war after Donald Trump signals plan within reach
The international community is on the brink of securing a peace deal for Gaza that could finally bring an end to two years of conflict and a humanitarian crisis that has claimed thousands of lives, Yvette Cooper has suggested.
The new foreign secretary, who has just returned from a UN summit, said that they had “reached a moment where the world wants to end this war” after US president Donald Trump indicated a peace deal was within reach.
Continue reading...Berlin: Around 50,000 people demonstrate against Israel’s war in Gaza – Euronews.com
- Berlin: Around 50,000 people demonstrate against Israel's war in Gaza Euronews.com
- Tens of thousands protest in Berlin and call for end to the Israel-Hamas war AP News
- 'Never Again for Everyone': 100,000 Estimated at Berlin Protest Against Gaza War Haaretz
- Anti-war: Germany's new peace movement gains momentum DW
- A socialist perspective in the struggle against genocide and world war World Socialist Web Site
At least 31 dead, over 50 injured at Indian actor-politician Vijay’s rally
Vijay, who is a well-known actor and goes by only one name, launched a political party last year.
India vs Pakistan: Attention must return to cricket in Asia Cup 2025 final
As India and Pakistan meet in the final, cricket players and fans are urged to let the bat and ball do the talking.
What’s behind Microsoft’s canceling of some services to Israel’s military?
An investigation found that Israel spied on millions of Palestinians using Microsoft's technology.
At least 40 dead and 124 injured in crush at Vijay rally in India
Victims include nine children at election campaign gathering in Tamil Nadu led by popular actor and politician
Police in India have opened a criminal case against the leaders of a party headed by the actor turned politician Vijay, after a crowd crush at one of his rallies killed 40 people and injured at least 124 others.
Local officials reported that at least nine children had died at the rally, which took place on Saturday night in the Karur district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. Vijay, one of the most popular and successful actors in Tamil cinema, who entered politics last year, was addressing the crowd for his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party before state elections early next year.
Continue reading...FBI fires agents pictured kneeling at George Floyd protest, US media report
The FBI Agents Association says the terminations - not yet confirmed by the bureau - violate the agents' rights.
Russia will give ‘decisive response’ if provoked by West, says Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister made the comment in an address to the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday.
Nasrallah’s final days in bunker built with Iranian tech – The Jerusalem Post
- Nasrallah's final days in bunker built with Iranian tech The Jerusalem Post
- Analysis: After war with Israel, how is Lebanon’s Hezbollah regrouping? Al Jazeera
- Nasrallah’s son says Hezbollah leader spent final days enraged by Israeli pager strike The Times of Israel
- A year after losing its longtime leader, Hezbollah is beginning to regroup AP News
- Hezbollah marks year since Israel killed veteran leader Nasrallah Reuters