- Colombia's potential presidential contender Miguel Uribe shot, suspect arrested Reuters
- Miguel Uribe Turbay: Colombia presidential candidate shot in head BBC
- Miguel Uribe: Colombian presidential hopeful shot in Bogota CNN
- Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Is Shot at Campaign Event The New York Times
- Video: Colombian Presidential Candidate Shot In Head During Rally NDTV
Former federal Liberal MP Bridget Archer recruited by Rockliff for snap Tasmania poll
Bridget Archer lost Bass to Labor at the federal election and is a moderate ally of the premier who suffered a no confidence vote last week
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Prominent former federal Liberal MP, Bridget Archer, has announced she will contest a snap Tasmanian election for the embattled state government, amid ongoing political upheaval.
The Liberal premier, Jeremy Rockliff, is expected to call an election on Tuesday – only 15 months after Tasmanians last went to the polls – after the state parliament passed a motion of no confidence in him.
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Continue reading...Japan Flexes Its Military Muscle at China, and Trump – The New York Times
Japan Flexes Its Military Muscle at China, and Trump The New York Times
Tulip Siddiq requests meeting with Bangladeshi leader over corruption allegation
Ex-minister wants to clear up ‘misunderstanding’ over accusation she benefitted from regime of her aunt, ousted Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina
The former City minister Tulip Siddiq has asked to meet Bangladesh’s leader during his London visit to clear up a “misunderstanding” after corruption allegations made by his administration led her to resign from the UK government.
Siddiq, whose aunt Sheikh Hasina was put on trial in absentia last week over crimes against humanity during her 15 years as prime minister, has been accused of benefitting from the former regime by the authorities in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka.
Continue reading...Trump deploys National Guard to quell protests against ICE in Los Angeles
White House says the US president is deploying 2,000 guardsmen as protests against immigration raids continue.
Ukraine war briefing: Putin yet to retaliate in full force over Operation Spiderweb, officials say – The Guardian
- Ukraine war briefing: Putin yet to retaliate in full force over Operation Spiderweb, officials say The Guardian
- Exclusive: US believes Russia response to Ukraine drone attack not over yet, expects multi-pronged strike Reuters
- Zelenskyy says Russian drivers 'didn't know anything' about role in audacious drone attack ABC News
- Graph Shows Putin's Missile Response to Russia's 'Pearl Harbor' Newsweek
- Ukraine’s Drone Attack Exposes Achilles’ Heel of Military Superpowers WSJ
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,200
These are the key events on day 1,200 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Italy citizenship referendum polarises country – BBC
- Italy citizenship referendum polarises country BBC
- Italians Prepare to Vote in Citizenship Referendum The New York Times
- Italians vote on easing citizenship requirements, reversing labour reform Reuters
- Why Meloni is keeping Italy’s citizenship referendum quiet Financial Times
- Italians vote on citizenship and job protections amid low awareness and turnout concerns KRON4
Italy citizenship referendum: ‘I was born here – but feel rejected’
Italy is holding a citizenship referendum and it's proving so divisive that some, including the prime minister, are boycotting it.
An ancient writing system confounding myths about Africa
How social media is pushing back against the still common idea that African societies never had a knowledge system.
Trump-Musk row heightens fears over Nasa budget cuts
The space agency has published its budget request to Congress which would see funding for science projects cut by nearly a half.
Trump-Musk row heightens fears over Nasa budget cuts
The space agency has published its budget request to Congress which would see funding for science projects cut by nearly a half.
Trump-Musk row fuels ‘biggest crisis ever’ at Nasa
The space agency has published its budget request to Congress which would see funding for science projects cut by nearly a half.
Ministers commit to £86bn for ‘breakthrough’ UK science and tech R&D
Mayors welcome £500m set aside for regional authorities to target investment locally
New drug treatments, longer-lasting batteries and developing artificial intelligence are among research projects that will receive funding as part of an £86bn government investment into science and technology.
Ministers have announced a £22.5bn a year commitment in research and development (R&D) over the next four years, including up to £500m for regional authorities to target the investment locally.
Continue reading...Families of Ukraine’s missing fear peace will not bring them home
Authorities say nearly 16,000 Ukrainian civilians are still being held in Russian prisons.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 7, 2025 – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 7, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- How Putin plans to deliver killer blow to Ukraine with summer offensive The Telegraph
- The Telegraph: Russia has concentrated 125,000 troops near Sumy and Kharkiv, but the main goal is Donetsk region Українські Національні Новини
- ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 7, 2025 Kyiv Post
- As Putin ramps up his summer offensive in Ukraine, will he succeed? The Independent
Israel kills more than 70 in Gaza, including 16 in attack on family home
Latest deadly attack at US-backed aid hub kills eight Palestinians seeking food on second day of Eid al-Adha.
Nine women accuse Jared Leto of sexual impropriety in new report
Women recount alleged behavior, including flirting with teenagers, as ‘predatory, terrifying and unacceptable’
Multiple women have accused Jared Leto of impropriety, with some calling the 53-year-old actor and musician’s behavior “predatory, terrifying and unacceptable”.
In a new report by Air Mail on Saturday, nine women have come forward to accuse Leto of engaging in inappropriate behavior over the years, including flirting with teenagers.
Continue reading...Clashes in Los Angeles as protests against immigration raids continue
Riot police, protesters clash for a second day in Los Angeles after military-style immigration raids.
Heads of terror group that abducted and murdered Bibas family killed by IDF – The Times of Israel
- Heads of terror group that abducted and murdered Bibas family killed by IDF The Times of Israel
- Israel says it has killed leader of Palestinian militant group that took part in October 7 attack CNN
- IDF Issues Evacuation Notice For Gaza City, Jabalia | LIVE BLOG i24NEWS
- IDF airstrike kills head of Palestinian jihadist group that helped Hamas kidnap, murder on Oct. 7 New York Post
- IDF kills senior Gazan terrorists behind Haggai, Bibas families abductions The Jerusalem Post