- The Secret History of America’s Involvement in the Ukraine War The New York Times
- How British commandos helped bring the CIA into the heart of the Ukraine war The Telegraph
- Ukraine breaches US trust with operation in Russia's Kursk Oblast, NYT says Ukrainska Pravda
- Key takeaways from United States’ secret military partnership with Ukraine Deccan Herald
- Ears of a dead donkey, trenches instead of a panel and German pirates: morning coffee with EADaily Eurasia Daily
Barcelona vs Girona – LaLiga preview: Team news, kickoff time, stream
Barcelona attempt to extend their lead at the top of LaLiga to three points as they entertain Girona.
Sentebale: Head of Africa charity brands Prince Harry’s brand ‘toxic’ – BBC.com
- Sentebale: Head of Africa charity brands Prince Harry's brand 'toxic' BBC.com
- Prince Harry accused of bullying, harassment by chair of charity he quit The Indian Express
- Meet Sophie Chandauka, the woman at the centre of Prince Harry’s charity fallout Style
- Inside the Sussex spiral as Harry is left heartbroken and alone The Independent
- Prince Harry tried to ‘force a failure’ of charity he founded, claims chair Financial Times
Prince Harry accused of bullying ‘at scale’ by chair of charity he founded
Sophie Chandauka says duke unleashed ‘Sussex machine’ but source close to ex-trustees claims accusation baseless
The chair of a charity set up by Prince Harry has accused him of “harassment and bullying at scale” after he and several others quit the organisation earlier this week.
The Duke of Sussex was said to have initiated the campaign by the “unleashing of the Sussex machine”.
Continue reading...Andrew Tate’s ex-girlfriend accuses him of sexual assault and battery in new lawsuit – The Associated Press
- Andrew Tate’s ex-girlfriend accuses him of sexual assault and battery in new lawsuit The Associated Press
- Andrew Tate's ex-girlfriend accuses him of sexual assault and battery in new lawsuit ABC News
- Andrew Tate’s Ex-Girlfriend, Brianna Stern, Sues Him, Alleging Sexual Assault The New York Times
- Los Angeles woman who dated Andrew Tate says she feared 'I might die' NBC News
- Andrew Tate’s ex-girlfriend accuses him of sexual assault and battery The Guardian
Protesters return to Istanbul’s streets for huge rally
Demonstrators called for democracy to be defended after the arrest of opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu.
Turkey protests: Pro-democracy demonstrators return to Istanbul’s streets for huge rally – BBC.com
- Turkey protests: Pro-democracy demonstrators return to Istanbul's streets for huge rally BBC.com
- Turkey’s Opposition Is Energized: ‘The Fire Is Already Lit’ The New York Times
- Turkey: Hundreds of thousands join growing Istanbul protest DW (English)
- Huge Istanbul protests over Imamoglu’s arrest and imprisonment in Turkiye Al Jazeera English
- Turkish opposition stages rally, announces campaign to defeat Erdogan The Washington Post
Protesters in Tel Aviv say government responsible for captives’ fate
Angry demonstrators demand the Israeli government secure the release of captives held in Gaza.
Elon Musk protesters gather at Tesla showrooms
The protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Musk.
Comedian dropped from hosting White House correspondents’ dinner
Ruffin has been attacked by the White House for being critical of the Trump administration.
Parents arrested by Hertfordshire police for complaining about daughter’s school
Maxie Allen and Rosalind Levine say six officers came to their house after primary objected to WhatsApp comments
The parents of a nine-year-old girl have said they were held at a police station for 11 hours because they complained about their daughter’s primary school.
Maxie Allen and his partner, Rosalind Levine, said they were arrested and detained on suspicion of harassment, malicious communications and causing a nuisance on school property.
Continue reading...Specialized U.S. Navy dive team, engineers join recovery search for 4 soldiers missing in Lithuania – CBS News
- Specialized U.S. Navy dive team, engineers join recovery search for 4 soldiers missing in Lithuania CBS News
- Missing Fort Stewart Soldiers: Work continues in Lithuania to reach vehicle, find troops WJCL News Savannah
- NATO clarifies comments that four missing US soldiers had died during training in Lithuania The Associated Press
- Search for missing Fort Stewart soldiers now a recovery mission WTOC
- Search for Missing US Soldiers in Lithuania Continues as Crews Work to Extract Vehicle The New York Times
Two leaders of Harvard’s Middle Eastern studies center to step down
Departures of Cemal Kafadar and Rosie Bsheer are seen by critics as ‘shameful attempt’ by school to appease Trump
The leaders of Harvard University’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies are leaving their positions after the center faced accusations of anti-Israel bias.
The departures come as the Trump administration scrutinizes institutions who have had pro-Palestine protests over the last year. Earlier this week, Columbia’s president announced she will step down after Trump targeted the university for protests on campus last year.
Continue reading...Japan chain shuts eateries after pests found in food
Sukiya announced the temporary closure after customers found an insect and a rat in their food.
Hamas reportedly agrees to release five living Israeli hostages for ceasefire
Militants release video of Israeli captive Elkana Bohbot pleading for freedom as they seek a 50-day halt to conflict
Hamas has allegedly agreed to free five living Israeli hostages in exchange for a 50-day ceasefire, as the militant group released a video of a hostage making an appeal for his freedom.
Hamas’s chief, Khalil al-Hayya, reportedly said on Saturday that the militant group expressed willingness to release the five hostages over the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr, which begins on Sunday, after a proposal it received two days ago from Egypt and Qatar, Reuters has reported.
Continue reading...Japan chain shuts shops after pest found in food
Sukiya announced the temporary closure after customers found an insect and a rat in their food.
Zelenskiy says Ukraine expects strong Western response to Russian drone attacks – Yahoo
Month of giving: Syrians in Ethiopia keep Ramadan iftar tradition alive
Tiny Syrian community in Ethiopia embraces spirit of Ramadan, offering meals to those in need.
Keir Starmer urged to get tough with Trump as US tariff threat looms
PM told to be as robust as Canada with the US president as the UK stages last-ditch talks to strike trade deal
Keir Starmer should fight back strongly against Donald Trump if he imposes punitive tariffs on British exports, senior UK and EU diplomats said on Saturday night, amid heightened fears that the US president could trigger a global trade war with devastating effects on the UK economy.
British government officials in London and Washington are working frantically this weekend to try to persuade Trump not to slap duties on more key UK industries on what he is calling “liberation day” on Wednesday. The US president has already announced plans for 25% levies on imports of cars, steel and aluminium to the US.
Continue reading...Hamas says it agrees to new Gaza ceasefire proposal received from Egypt and Qatar – FRANCE 24 English
- Hamas says it agrees to new Gaza ceasefire proposal received from Egypt and Qatar FRANCE 24 English
- Hamas agrees to Egyptian ceasefire proposal, Israel counters CNN
- Israel-Gaza conflict: Ceasefire plan back on table BBC.com
- Hamas reportedly agrees to release five living Israeli hostages for ceasefire The Guardian
- LIVE: Israel kills 24 in Gaza; Hamas accepts new truce by Egypt, Qatar Al Jazeera English