DR Congo and Rwanda sign long-awaited peace deal in Washington
The deal has been hailed by President Trump as "a great day" but there are potential pitfalls.
Venezuelan who had rare, major surgery was deported to El Salvador prison, and his family has no idea how he is – NBC News
DR Congo and Rwanda sign peace deal after years of war
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have signed a peace deal, opening US access to key minerals.
Soldiers admit Israeli army is targeting unarmed Palestinian aid seekers
Haaretz has published an exposé on starving Palestinians being shot for no reason at aid distribution sites.
Heatwaves and wildfires grip Europe as temperatures exceed 40°C – Euronews.com
- Heatwaves and wildfires grip Europe as temperatures exceed 40°C Euronews.com
- Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads BBC
- Europe on alert as first major heatwave of 2025 pushes temperatures to 42C The Guardian
- Europe: Scorching heat grips the continent DW
- Europe heatwave latest: Tourist ‘dies of heatstroke’ in Spain while parts of Greece evacuated over wildfires The Independent
‘We have all the cards’ – Trump says he is ending Canada trade talks
Canada had been hoping to secure a trade deal with the US next month to avoid steep tariffs.
Trump says he is cutting off trade talks with Canada
Canada had been hoping to secure a trade deal with the US next month to avoid steep tariffs.
Trump says he would ‘absolutely’ consider bombing Iran again
The US president also reiterates his claim that Iran's nuclear facilities have been "obliterated".
COVID-19 origin still ‘inconclusive’ after years-long WHO study
WHO's Tedros says 'all hypotheses must remain on the table' after critical information not provided to investigators.
Trump Management 101: World leaders adapt to his erratic diplomacy with flattery and patience – AP News
- Trump Management 101: World leaders adapt to his erratic diplomacy with flattery and patience AP News
- A Week for the Ages in the Annals of Trump Suck-Uppery The New Yorker
- The Donald laps it up as Nato leaders compete to shower him with sycophancy | John Crace The Guardian
- Why flattering Donald Trump could be dangerous The Conversation
- Commentary: Why bending over backwards to agree with Donald Trump is a perilous strategy CNA
Orbán may lose EU voting rights – Ohryzko – Ukrinform
- Orbán may lose EU voting rights – Ohryzko Ukrinform
- Orban to continue anti-Ukrainian course after 'referendum' DW
- Orbán claims that Ukraine is being "deceived with impossible promises" by EU leadership Українська правда
- "You are the true Hungary": an open letter to the Hungarian people Європейська правда
- Orban Touts Anti-Ukraine Survey to Boost His Flagging Campaign Bloomberg
US Air Force to retire all A-10s, cancel E-7 under 2026 spending plan – Defense News
- US Air Force to retire all A-10s, cancel E-7 under 2026 spending plan Defense News
- Air Force cancels E-7 Wedgetail, citing survivability and cost concerns Breaking Defense
- US Air Force seeks to retire all A-10 Warthogs by 2027 FlightGlobal
- Air Force Looking to Speed Up Retirement of A-10 FLYING Magazine
- Air Force Set to Cancel E-7 Wedgetail Buy Air & Space Forces Magazine
US sets deadline to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants
The Department of Homeland Security says the gang-riddled Caribbean country is safe enough for Haitians to return.
US says Haitians can be deported – days after ruling Haiti unsafe for Americans
Trump administration revokes temporary protected status for citizens of country racked by deadly violence
More than half a million Haitians are facing the prospect of deportation from the US after the Trump administration announced that the Caribbean country’s citizens would no longer be afforded shelter under a government program created to protect the victims of major natural disasters or conflicts.
Haiti has been engulfed by a wave of deadly violence since the 2021 murder of its president, Jovenel Moïse. Heavily armed gangs have brought chaos to its capital, Port-au-Prince, since launching an insurrection that toppled the prime minister last year. On Tuesday, the US embassy in Haiti urged US citizens to abandon the violence-stricken Caribbean country. “Depart Haiti as soon as possible,” it wrote on X.
Continue reading...Vladimir Putin says Moscow is ready for new round of peace talks with Ukraine – Euronews.com
- Vladimir Putin says Moscow is ready for new round of peace talks with Ukraine Euronews.com
- Putin Says Russia and Ukraine Nowhere Close on Peace Terms The Moscow Times
- Kremlin says no date yet for next round of Ukraine peace talks Reuters
- Ukraine seeks Zelensky-Putin meeting as next step in ceasefire negotiations The Kyiv Independent
- Putin says he is ready for new round of talks with Ukraine in Istanbul and potential meeting with Trump Українська правда
How Zohran Mamdani shocked New York
Why everyone is talking about New York City’s new mayoral frontrunner.
Rwanda, Congo sign peace deal in US to end fighting, attract investment – Reuters
- Rwanda, Congo sign peace deal in US to end fighting, attract investment Reuters
- Rwanda and Congo Sign U.S.-Brokered Peace Treaty The New York Times
- Questions over terms as Rwanda and DRC prepare to sign peace deal in US The Guardian
- Congo drops demand for immediate Rwandan troop pullout, sources say Reuters
- As two African nations sign a peace deal, Trump wants credit. But some fear peace may still elude them CNN
Jeff in Venice: seven takeaways from the Bezos-Sánchez wedding
What we learned from the billionaire’s three-day, celebrity-studded nuptials which created a stir in Venice
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sánchez held their wedding ceremony in Venice’s Grand canal on Friday, the centrepiece of a three-day gala that drew dozens of stars but also protests by local activists. Here are seven takeaways.
Continue reading...US ending all trade negotiations with Canada over digital tax: Trump
Canada had approved a 3 percent digital tax last year in June, and the first set of payments is due on Monday.
Prayers Pouring In After 29 Students Die In High School Tragedy – Yahoo
- Prayers Pouring In After 29 Students Die In High School Tragedy Yahoo
- Central African Republic exam crush: Panic following blast kills 29 pupils in Bangui BBC
- 29 Students Dead, 260 Injured in Stampede After Explosion During High School Exams People.com
- An explosion and ensuing stampede kill 29 children in a Central African Republic school AP News
- Central African Republic declares three days of national mourning following stampede africanews.com