Prosecutor to seek death penalty for Kirk shooting suspect
Utah prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Judge criticizes Trump’s deportations to Ghana but says she can’t intervene – The Washington Post
- Judge criticizes Trump’s deportations to Ghana but says she can’t intervene The Washington Post
- Some US deportees to Ghana say they are still held there, contradicting Ghanaian authorities AP News
- Judge says she can’t help deportees Trump admin sent to Ghana, despite torture fears Politico
- Federal Judge Questions Deportations to Ghana The New York Times
- More African nations are receiving third-country immigrants deported by the U.S. Here are 5 things to know PBS
Trump has fanned the flames of divisive politics around the world, says Sadiq Khan
Exclusive: London mayor says US president has ‘perhaps done the most’ to encourage far right
Donald Trump has arrived in the UK on Tuesday night to a barrage of criticism from Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, who has accused the US president of doing more than anyone else to encourage the intolerant far right across the globe.
In what will be considered to be a direct challenge to Keir Starmer’s government to take a more robust stance towards Trump, Khan said the president’s use of the military in cities and targeting of minorities was “straight out of the autocrat’s playbook”.
Continue reading...What makes this year’s UN General Assembly so significant?
The United Nations General Assembly meets amid Gaza genocide, Ukraine war and global volatility.
Under fire, Netanyahu scrambles to defuse his own claim Israel may become ‘super Sparta’ – The Times of Israel
- Under fire, Netanyahu scrambles to defuse his own claim Israel may become ‘super Sparta’ The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu’s ‘super-Sparta’ vision braces Israel for isolated economic future The Guardian
- Netanyahu admits Israel faces prolonged ‘isolation’ over war in Gaza CNN
- Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel must become self reliant The Jerusalem Post
- Netanyahu admits: "Israel is isolated." And accuses China and Qatar of propaganda in the West Eunews
Israeli army: ‘It will take several months’ to control Gaza City
Israeli forces pushed deeper into Gaza City after launching a ground assault before dawn.
Asia Cup: Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to keep Super Four chances alive
Eight-run cricket win keeps Bangladesh in running for the next phase, while Afghanistan must beat Sri Lanka to make it.
New Research Answers Lingering Questions About Siberia’s Exploding Tundra – Gizmodo
Scoop: Israel presented Syria with proposal for new security agreement – Axios
- Scoop: Israel presented Syria with proposal for new security agreement Axios
- Live Updates: Israeli PM addresses Israel's economy The Jerusalem Post
- Syrian army pulls back heavy weapons in south | Daily Sabah Daily Sabah
- Under US pressure, Syria and Israel inch toward security deal Reuters
- Israel presented Syria with detailed proposal for new security agreement – report The Times of Israel
UK deportation of Eritrean man to France under ‘one-in, one-out’ halted by judge
The 25-year-old claims to be trafficking victim and won high court challenge in what may prove major blow to Labour policy
An Eritrean man has had his deportation to France under Labour’s “one-in, one-out” scheme halted at the 11th hour after he won a high court challenge.
The 25-year-old man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is the first to win a challenge in the high court against the removal scheme, which is itself new. The first removal flights were due to take place on Monday and Tuesday of this week but were cancelled. The man had been due to be on a flight to France at 9am on Wednesday.
Continue reading...Syria, Jordan, US unveil plan to restore security in Suwayda after violence
The latest initiative comes weeks after more than 250 were killed in sectarian violence in southern Syrian province.
Bolsonaro ordered to pay damages for racist remarks in office
Court rules former president, sentenced to 27 years for coup attempt, must pay R$1m for ‘cockroaches’ comment in 2021
Jair Bolsonaro has been ordered to pay R$1m (£138,000) in collective moral damages for remarks deemed “racist” while he was in office.
The latest ruling, delivered by a state appeals court, came less than a week after Brazil’s former president was sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison for leading an attempted coup to overturn the result of the 2022 election.
Continue reading...Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: UEFA Champions League – start, team, lineups
Liverpool and Atletico kick off their 2025-26 Champions League campaigns with a blockbuster showdown at Anfield.
Deal is done to keep TikTok in the US, says Trump
The social media platform had faced a ban in the US over national security concerns.
Tesla faces safety investigation due to faulty door handles
Some complaints allege that children were trapped in the back seats and could only be freed by breaking the windows.
Malawi counts votes after presidential election amid economic crisis
Incumbent Lazarus Chakwera and and his predecessor Peter Mutharika are seeking to win the high-stakes election.
Netanyahu’s ‘super-Sparta’ vision braces Israel for isolated economic future
Israeli PM’s outline of partial autarky and more militarised society stirs up backlash and concern over pariah status
Hours before unleashing a ground offensive against Gaza City on Tuesday, Benjamin Netanyahu braced his country for a future of mounting economic isolation, urging it to become a “super Sparta” of the Middle East.
The future the prime minister laid out for Israel, of a more militarised society, a partial autarky – or economically self-sufficient country – with limited trade options and relying increasingly on homemade production, has stirred up a backlash among Israelis who are ever more uneasy at the prospect of following him down the path to a pariah state.
Continue reading...Targeting Financial Network Generating Millions for Iranian Military and Additional Actions in Support of Maximum Pressure on Iran – U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Targeting Financial Network Generating Millions for Iranian Military and Additional Actions in Support of Maximum Pressure on Iran U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- US slaps new sanctions on individuals and firms that help Iran sell its oil Al Jazeera
- US sanctions target financing of Iran's military, Treasury says Reuters
- US sanctions Iranian financiers, others over $100M in cryptocurrency transfers from Iran oil sales AP News
- US sanctions Iranian oil network tied to IRGC and MODAFL The Jerusalem Post
Trump says he will sue New York Times for $15bn
He has accused the paper of defamation and libel, saying it served as a "mouthpiece" for Democrats.
Kirk shooting suspect appeared to confess on Discord
Tyler Robinson is thought to have discussed the killing on the online platform before his arrest.