Guyana ferry capsize death toll rises to 53 as survivors describe terror
A ferry capsized in Guyana over the weekend, killing at least 53 people.
Mamdani: Netanyahu is a war criminal, but New York cannot arrest him
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases a video statement calling for Israeli PM Netanyahu to face trial for war crimes.
‘A great thrill’: baby puffin is first one seen on Dorset coast in three decades
Puffling excites volunteers trying to save the last known regular nesting site on mainland of southern England
For years, volunteers have craned their necks and tested their patience to peer into the crevices of the cliffs hoping for a glimpse of fluffy joy.
Finally it all paid off as a puffling – baby puffin – poked its way into the sunshine, becoming the first to be spotted on the coast of Dorset in southern England for three decades.
Continue reading...The Iran Cease-Fire Was Doomed to Fail – Foreign Affairs Magazine
- The Iran Cease-Fire Was Doomed to Fail Foreign Affairs Magazine
- The renewed US-Iran conflict is escalating and threatening to spin out of control CNN
- Could Iran become America's next 'forever war'? DW.com
- Military briefing: can the US reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force? Financial Times
- The Iran war is consuming the Trump presidency The Economist
The Iran Cease-Fire Was Doomed to Fail – Foreign Affairs Magazine
- The Iran Cease-Fire Was Doomed to Fail Foreign Affairs Magazine
- The renewed US-Iran conflict is escalating and threatening to spin out of control CNN
- Could Iran become America's next 'forever war'? DW.com
- Military briefing: can the US reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force? Financial Times
- The Iran war is consuming the Trump presidency The Economist
France passes law banning under-15s from social media
The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.
Japan records its first ‘cruelly hot day’ as cities swelter in 40-degree heat
In April Japan coined new term kokushobi for days above 40C as country advises workers to wear shorts to the office to cope with stifling heat
Japan logged its first official kokushobi or “cruelly hot day” on Tuesday since the new term for when temperatures top 40 degrees Celsius was introduced in April. The Japan Meteorological Agency coined the new designation to warn the public of the heat dangers of days that were once freak weather events but have now become more common.
The central Japan cities of Gujo and Tajimi in Gifu prefecture, along with Toyota in Aichi prefecture, all hit 40C. Gujo’s 40C and Toyota’s 40.1C were all-time highs recorded at their respective weather stations.
Continue reading...Palestine weekly: Ahead of elections, Israel doubles down on attacks
Gaza mourns as families are buried after Israeli attacks leave dozens dead, including children and displaced families.
More than 140 dead, missing on refugee boat stranded off Mauritania
Boat carrying migrants and refugees from Africa ran out of fuel, leading to a tragedy with 143 dead and 38 rescued.
France becomes first EU country to officially ban social media for children
France will ban social media for under-15s from September 1, following the UK and Australia’s moves toward blanket bans.
Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish
Officials say the restaurant in South Korea used some 49,000 ants in various dishes over four years.
Modi Has Few Good Options to Quell India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protests – Bloomberg.com
- Modi Has Few Good Options to Quell India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protests Bloomberg.com
- Why political fury is boiling over on the streets of India’s capital CNN
- What Is the Youth-Led ‘Cockroach Movement’ Staging Mass Protests in India? Time Magazine
- India’s Young Protesters Are Bloodied but Unbowed The New York Times
- What's behind India's 'cockroach' youth protests? Reuters
Trump ally wins Republican primary for Arizona governor, setting up race against Katie Hobbs
The victory for Andy Biggs, who was a central figure in the effort to overturn Trump’s 2020 election defeat, sets up a high-stakes contest in the battleground state
Arizona voters on Tuesday chose their nominees for governor, Congress and other top offices, setting up a fall campaign that will test whether Republicans can reverse some of the Trump-era losses they suffered in a premier battleground state.
Andy Biggs, the hard-right congressman endorsed by Donald Trump, easily won the Republican nomination to challenge the incumbent Democrat, governor Katie Hobbs.
Continue reading...US attacks Iran for 11th consecutive night – Al Jazeera
- US attacks Iran for 11th consecutive night Al Jazeera
- U.S. and Iranian attacks continue as tensions mount on a key waterway in the Red Sea NPR
- US Widens Strikes on Iran as Both Sides Downplay Diplomacy Bloomberg.com
- US military completes 11th night of strikes on Iran as attacks overshadow diplomacy AP News
- U.S. strikes Iran and Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia shipping as mediators push 10-day ceasefire CNBC
How armed group alliances are reshaping Mali’s conflict and the wider Sahel
A deadly attack near Anefis exposes the growing challenges facing Mali's military leaders.
‘Unprecedented’: OpenAI says AI models autonomously hacked another company
OpenAI says an autonomous agent bypassed controls and hacked Hugging Face servers during a cybersecurity test.
Gruesome images in D4vd hearing are ‘worst nightmare’ for teen girl’s family
The court hears the singer ordered a body bag, chainsaws and an inflatable pool to dispose of the teen's body.
House passes spending bill to head off government shutdown before midterms
Measure authorizes spending until 4 December as Republicans seek to avoid volatile issue in election season
The US House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a stopgap measure to head off a government shutdown until early December, with its Republican leaders seeking to defuse a volatile issue in the run-up to the November midterm elections.
The continuing resolution authorizing government spending until 4 December passed by a vote of 220-205, roughly along party lines. It next heads to the Senate, where it will need to win bipartisan support to clear the chamber.
Continue reading...US targets China in move to ban military-grade drone imports
Proposed rules would have US regulator block the entry of swarm-capable drones, mainly from China.
Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.