Netanyahu does not rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders
At a joint press conference with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Netanyahu said every country had the right "to defend itself beyond its borders".
US right capitalizes on fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina
Far right points to lax criminal justice system and racist narratives, not mental health system failures as experts say
The random and unprovoked killing of a young woman in North Carolina several weeks ago has become a viral video, a political football, and a powerful rightwing talking point – even as the horror and anger her death has provoked obscures what experts say is a vital story about the failures of the American mental health system.
The alleged perpetrator, Decarlos Brown Jr, 34, has a long history of problems with the law and mental health issues. He had been arrested 14 times and served a five-year stint for armed robbery. Brown had also come to believe that there was something alien and malevolent inside him – a “man-made material”, he told people, possibly a computer chip implanted by the government that was fighting him for control of his body.
Continue reading...China accuses Nvidia of violating anti-monopoly laws
The accusation comes as the US and China hold talks to de-escalate the trade war between the two.
Video: Families plead for help after Manila fire displaces thousands
A massive fire tore through residents' neighbourhoods in the Philippine capital Manila.
Russia’s Medvedev threatens EU ‘freaks’ over frozen asset loan plan – politico.eu
- Russia’s Medvedev threatens EU ‘freaks’ over frozen asset loan plan politico.eu
- Russia warns Europe: we will go after any state which takes our assets Reuters
- EU floats ‘creative’ new way to send billions of euros of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine politico.eu
- Ukraine's strikingly cost-efficient drones are getting the $7 billion boost they need for mass production Business Insider
- 'Amounts to theft': Russia furious over frozen assets; warns it will 'go after' EU states The Times of India
NATO ‘at war’ with Russia, Kremlin says, as propaganda blitz after Poland drone attack continues – The Kyiv Independent
- NATO 'at war' with Russia, Kremlin says, as propaganda blitz after Poland drone attack continues The Kyiv Independent
- NATO at War With Russia, Kremlin Says Newsweek
- Moscow says Nato is ‘fighting against Russia’ after Romania drone incursion - Latest The Independent
- Kremlin says NATO ‘at war’ with Moscow, days after Russian drone incursions into Poland and Romania Meduza
- Skyshield Needs Just 120 Warplanes to Stop Putin’s Drones Over Ukraine Before They Reach NATO UNITED24 Media
Artists speak out for Palestine at Emmy Awards
Artists at the Emmy Awards in the US spoke out against the genocide in Gaza.
New legal challenge to plan for Spurs football academy in London park
Campaigners crowdfund £26,000 to seek judicial review of move to construct pitches in wildlife-rich area
Campaigners are mounting another legal challenge to the building of a women’s football academy by Tottenham Hotspur on wildlife-rich parkland in north London.
The Guardians of Whitewebbs group has successfully crowdfunded £26,000 to seek a judicial review of Enfield council’s granting of planning permission for the Spurs academy, which will include all-weather pitches, floodlights and a turf academy built on 53 hectares (130 acres) of Whitewebbs Park. Enfield council’s planning committee approved the proposals in February, despite local protests, on greenbelt parkland rich in bats, newts and mature trees.
Continue reading...Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s widow launches philanthropic organizations in his honor
Tenisha Warner reveals identity as she starts two initiatives to support children on behalf of late actor and singer
The widow of actor and singer Malcolm-Jamal Warner has announced the launch of two philanthropic organizations in his honor, paying tribute to her late husband in social media posts that identified her for the first time.
On Friday, the day before the eighth anniversary of their wedding, Tenisha Warner published a photo on Instagram of her and her Grammy-winning husband holding hands and laughing together on the day they got married. Some accompanying text explained that the doctor of psychology and her daughter had started the Warner Family Foundation as a young artists’ scholarship program as well as River & Ember, which is dedicated to helping deepen bonds between parents and children.
Continue reading...How protests over Israeli team ended Spain’s Vuelta cycling race
Pro-Palestinian protesters forced Spain’s Vuelta cycling race to be abandoned on its final day.
Swedish PM calls Orbán’s child assassin claims ‘outrageous lies’ – Euronews.com
- Swedish PM calls Orbán’s child assassin claims 'outrageous lies' Euronews.com
- Sweden hits back at Hungary's Orban over crime jibe Reuters
- Swedish prime minister hits back at Orbán’s ‘barbarism’ claim Euractiv
- Orbán and Kristersson clash over gang violence claims TVP World
- Sweden accuses Orbán of ‘outrageous lies’ about justice system politico.eu
Turkiye court adjourns case challenging CHP opposition party’s congress
The postponed hearing could lead to the removal of Ozgur Ozel, the Republican People's Party's chairman.
Final stage of Vuelta abandoned because of protests
The final stage of the Vuelta a Espana is abandoned after pro-Palestinian protesters enter the course in the centre of Madrid.
US military officers pay surprise visit to Belarus to observe war games with Russia – Reuters
- US military officers pay surprise visit to Belarus to observe war games with Russia Reuters
- Russia and Belarus carry out military drills amid rising tension – Europe live The Guardian
- Belarus and Russia's show of firepower appears to be a message to Europe BBC
- Russia holds major war games in Belarus amid NATO tensions ABC News
- Why Belarus Is Forging Ever-Closer Ties With Russia Bloomberg.com
Many Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations scrapped due to ICE raid fears, changed political climate – CBS News
- Many Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations scrapped due to ICE raid fears, changed political climate CBS News
- Latino Heritage Month Parade and Festival help celebrate culture and Columbus diversity The Columbus Dispatch
- UVM professor urges people to look deeper as Hispanic Heritage Month observation begins WPTZ
- Why does Hispanic Heritage Month start in mid-September and span two months? 10TV
- ICE scrutiny means scrapping outdoor, public events for Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations around Colorado Colorado Public Radio
To save its rare birds, New Zealand is relying on a nation of backyard trappers – NPR
Sweden accuses Orbán of ‘outrageous lies’ about justice system – politico.eu
- Sweden accuses Orbán of ‘outrageous lies’ about justice system politico.eu
- Swedish PM calls Orbán’s child assassin claims 'outrageous lies' Euronews.com
- Sweden to lower age of criminal responsibility as gangs use children as hitmen Reuters
- Swedish prime minister hits back at Orbán’s ‘barbarism’ claim Euractiv
- Orbán and Kristersson clash over gang violence claims TVP World
China spy case: Charges dropped against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry – BBC
- China spy case: Charges dropped against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry BBC
- UK drops case against two men accused of spying for China Reuters
- British prosecutors drop case against two men accused of spying for China The Guardian
- Prosecutors drop charges against two men accused of spying for China Sky News
- UK drops charges against 2 men accused of spying for China livingstonenterprise.net
Pete Hegseth wants women in the kitchen — but his wife as his top adviser – Salon.com
Conor McGregor ends bid to be Irish president
The MMA fighter says the decision comes after "careful reflection" and consultation with his family.