Tropical Storm Melissa batters Dominican Republic with torrential rain
Cars slogged through the flooded streets of Santo Domingo as Tropical Storm Melissa dumped heavy rain.
ICJ orders Israel to allow aid into Gaza and says restrictions breached international obligations
UN’s top court also finds Israel failed to justify blocking Unrwa and other relief agencies
Israel must allow aid into Gaza, and its restrictions on doing so over the past two years have put it in breach of its obligations, the UN’s top court has found.
The stinging advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice in The Hague also found that Israel had a duty not to impede the supply of aid by UN organisations including the beleaguered UN Palestinian relief agency Unrwa, which has been in effect banned from the territory since January.
Continue reading...Zelenskyy checks out Gripen fighter jets Ukraine buying from Sweden
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy checked out the cockpit of a Gripen fighter jet in Sweden on a visit to buy 150.
Conservative activist sues Google over AI-generated statements
The lawsuit comes amid growing concerns about how AI fuels the spread of misinformation.
Israel’s parliament advances bill to annex occupied West Bank – Al Jazeera
- Israel’s parliament advances bill to annex occupied West Bank Al Jazeera
- Rubio: Knesset’s advancement of West Bank annexation threatens Trump’s Gaza peace plan The Times of Israel
- 'On the way to sovereignty': MKs react to preliminary passing of bill to annex Ma'aleh Adumim The Jerusalem Post
- Israeli lawmakers advance West Bank annexation bills despite Trump's past objection as Vance visits CBS News
- Israel's parliament gives initial nod to occupied West Bank annexation Reuters
Louvre thieves will struggle to sell stolen jewels, master jeweler says: “The whole world knows about this robbery” – CBS News
- Louvre thieves will struggle to sell stolen jewels, master jeweler says: "The whole world knows about this robbery" CBS News
- No security cameras covered Louvre balcony where thieves entered, director says CNN
- Why Weren’t the Jewels Stolen From the Louvre Insured? The New York Times
- Surveillance Camera Pointed the Wrong Way Allowed Louvre Heist The Wall Street Journal
- Traces of DNA recovered in helmet, glove left behind by Louvre jewel heist suspects: Police ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
US demands EU reverse new climate rules to allow surge in gas imports
US and Qatar say new rules will hinder imports of LNG, posing ‘existential threat’ to European economies
The US has demanded that the European Union roll back its climate and human rights rules in order to allow greater imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG), as the Trump administration approved a controversial gas export hub along the Gulf of Mexico coast.
A letter jointly sent by the US and Qatar, two of the three largest LNG exporters in the world, warned the EU that its new rules pose an “existential threat” to European economies as they would hinder imports of gas from countries such as theirs.
Continue reading...Syria arrests ex-military official in charge of notorious Sednaya prison
The official, Akram Salloum al-Abdullah, is accused of executing detainees, and other 'serious violations'.
Trump administration considering curbs on exports to China made with US software
Plan would include everything from laptops to jet engines, to retaliate against Beijing’s latest round of rare earth export restrictions
The Trump administration is considering a plan to curb a dizzying array of software-powered exports to China, from laptops to jet engines, to retaliate against Beijing’s latest round of rare earth export restrictions, according to a US official and three people briefed by US authorities.
While the plan is not the only option on the table, it would make good on Donald Trump’s threat earlier this month to bar “critical software” exports to China by restricting global shipments of items that contain US software or were produced using US software.
Continue reading...Louvre director acknowledges ‘terrible failure’ after €88m jewel heist
Laurence des Cars questioned by senators about daring daytime break-in at Paris museum
The director of the Louvre museum in Paris has acknowledged a “terrible failure” days after thieves took seven minutes to break in via a window and steal jewels worth €88m, admitting there was “highly insufficient” security camera coverage of the outside walls of the vast building.
Senators questioned Laurence des Cars about the spectacular heist in which four men used a truck with extendable ladder and furniture hoist to access a balcony, cut through a window and steal jewels from the ornate Apollo gallery during opening hours.
Continue reading...After ICJ ruling, can UN relief agency UNRWA resume full Gaza operations?
ICJ states Israel must allow aid into Gaza, ensuring food, water, medicine, and shelter for the Palestinian population.
Cameroon judges reject election-rigging complaints
Results will be announced on Monday, prolonging the uncertainty with the opposition claiming victory.
US conducts eighth strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Pacific
The strike was the first to take place in the Pacific, signalling an expansion of Trump's military campaign.
ICJ tells Israel it must not use ‘starvation… as a method of warfare’
The ICJ warned Israel that it must do more to supply Palestinians in Gaza with food and other survival essentials.
Ukraine moves to buy scores of Saab Gripen fighters from Sweden – Breaking Defense
- Ukraine moves to buy scores of Saab Gripen fighters from Sweden Breaking Defense
- Ukraine could get 150 advanced Swedish fighter jets under just-signed deal CNN
- Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainians may get Gripen fighter jets bought with Russian money The Guardian
- Sweden and Ukraine eye export deal for up to 150 Gripen fighter jets Reuters
- What Are Gripen Fighter Jets and Why Does Ukraine Want Them From Sweden? The New York Times
Palestinians hold mass funeral for 54 unidentified prisoners
Palestinians prayed at a mass funeral for 54 prisoners Israel returned to Gaza under the new ceasefire.
China overtakes the US as Germany’s largest trading partner
Economists credit US President Donald Trump's tariff campaign with reducing trade between Germany and the US.
Louvre reopens after $102M crown jewel heist
The Louvre Museum re-opened three days after a daring daytime heist of eight pieces of France’s crown jewels.
King Charles should abdicate if he prays with the Pope, says Kyle Paisley – BBC
- King Charles should abdicate if he prays with the Pope, says Kyle Paisley BBC
- King lands in Rome for historic visit to meet Pope BBC
- King Charles profoundly understands his essential Christian function The Telegraph
- King Charles, Queen Camilla arrive in Italy: What to know about their historic Vatican visit ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- King Charles to be first reigning English monarch in 500 years to pray publicly with pope The Guardian
Israel’s parliament advances bill to annex occupied West Bank
The bill passed 25-24, despite opposition from PM Netanyahu, in the first of four votes it will face to become law.