- Gaza offensive will soon ‘reach the lines’ set by the government, says IDF chief The Times of Israel
- Ceasefire in Iran gives rise to new calls for a deal to end Gaza war The Washington Post
- In an age of abundance and ceasefires, Gaza starves, and the war won’t stop Al Jazeera
- 'And now - the hostages': Families, advocates for missing want Israel to refocus on their plight The Jerusalem Post
- There Is Only One Way to End the Gaza War and Prevent Future Bloodbaths Haaretz
Qatar emphasises peaceful resolution of conflicts after DRC-Rwanda deal
After Doha helped mediate, Qatari diplomat says the country is committed to efforts to de-escalate conflicts.
California Governor Newsom sues Fox News over alleged defamation
Fox said the $7878m suit over its story about phone call with Trump ‘frivolous’ and a ‘publicity stunt’.
‘Explosive’: US Supreme Court deals blow to those challenging Trump’s power
Ruling makes it harder for judges to nationally block controversial executive orders as they are challenged in court.
A ‘fake trial’: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers make final arguments to jurors
The rapper's lawyer said women were willing participants in sex acts and denied a broader racketeering scheme.
GHF boss defends Gaza aid operation after hundreds of Palestinians killed near sites – BBC
- GHF boss defends Gaza aid operation after hundreds of Palestinians killed near sites BBC
- UNRWA Situation Report #177 on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem UNRWA
- Israel-Backed Aid Sites In Gaza Pose Lethal Risk for Palestinians Amid Deadly Fighting The New York Times
- Israeli Soldiers Killed at Least 410 People at Food Aid Sites in Gaza This Month The Intercept
- UN chief slams US-backed Gaza aid operation: 'It is killing people' Reuters
GHF boss defends Gaza aid operation after hundreds of Palestinians killed near sites
The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 500 Palestinians have been killed since the GHF took over aid distribution.
GHF boss defends Gaza aid operation after hundreds of Palestinians killed near sites
The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 500 Palestinians have been killed since the GHF took over aid distribution.
Several killed as flash floods sweep away dozens of people in Pakistan
Nine people from one extended family were killed at Swat River, while others died in rain-related incidents elsewhere.
Cocaine Is the Fastest-Growing Illegal Drug Worldwide. Here’s Why. – The New York Times
- Cocaine Is the Fastest-Growing Illegal Drug Worldwide. Here’s Why. The New York Times
- Maps Reveal Cocaine Trafficking Routes Across the Americas Newsweek
- Global cocaine boom keeps setting new records, UN report says Reuters
- Australians and Kiwis Are World’s Biggest Cocaine Users Bloomberg
- Cocaine use and production hits record high - UN report RTE.ie
What’s behind the EU’s lack of action against Israel over Gaza?
European Union summit fails to act on trade agreement despite findings of human rights abuses.
Israel Vows To Maintain Air Superiority Over Iran – The War Zone
- Israel Vows To Maintain Air Superiority Over Iran The War Zone
- Israel Suggests It Could Strike Iran Again to Counter New Threats The New York Times
- IDF shows details of damage to Iran's nuclear, missile production sites The Jerusalem Post
- Israeli Military Chief Says Commandos Operated in Iran During War WSJ
- Israel Is Waging War on Iran, While the IDF Is Waging Spin on the Public Haaretz
Trump lambasts Khamenei, says he’d bomb Iran if nuclear activities restart
US president says Iranian supreme leader’s alleged ‘anger, hatred, disgust’ led him to drop work on sanctions relief.
Former Venezuelan intelligence chief pleads guilty to US drug charges
Hugo Carvajal faces narco-terrorism and weapon charges amid accusations he helped lead a drug-trafficking group
A former top Venezuelan military intelligence chief has pleaded guilty in a Manhattan federal court to narco-terrorism conspiracy, drug-trafficking and weapons charges, piling further US pressure on the government of Nicolás Maduro.
Hugo Armando Carvajal Barrios, AKA “El Pollo” or “The Chicken”, was the director of Venezuela’s military intelligence under presidents Hugo Chávez and Maduro. On Wednesday, days before his trial was set to begin, he pleaded guilty to four federal counts, related to accusations that he helped lead a drug-trafficking group within the Venezuelan government.
Continue reading...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.
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