Netanyahu hopes for boost from Iran conflict – but do Israelis still trust him?
Israel's prime minister may be contemplating an early election, but he still faces corruption charges.
With a series of wars, Israel’s military reshapes the Mideast – NPR
- With a series of wars, Israel's military reshapes the Mideast NPR
- Opinion | I Detest Netanyahu, but on Some Things He’s Actually Right The New York Times
- A changed Middle East brings vindication for Netanyahu but comes at a cost for Israel AP News
- Israel’s hollow victory New Statesman
- How Blunders by Hamas and the Ayatollah Regime Enabled Netanyahu's Iran Offensive Haaretz
Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads
Spain, Italy and France are among the countries issuing warnings to protect health and stop wildfires.
China ‘planned car collision’ during Taiwan vice-president’s visit to Prague
Czech intelligence revealed Chinese diplomats allegedly planned staged incident during Hsiao Bi-khim’s 2024 visit
Taiwan’s vice-president has said she will not be intimidated after reports by Czech intelligence that Chinese officials planned to stage a car collision when she was in Prague last year.
Hsiao Bi-khim visited the Czech Republic in March 2024, in the first overseas visit by her and Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, after winning the election in January. It was reported at the time that a Chinese diplomat had run a red light while following her car – under police escort – from the airport.
Continue reading...Southern Europe roasts as first heatwave of the summer scorches continent
Southern Europe struggles with soaring heat as temperatures hit 40C, sparking fears of wildfires and health risks.
Iran emerged weakened and vulnerable after war with Israel − and that could mean trouble for country’s ethnic minorities – The Conversation
On the ground in Venice for Bezos’s glitzy wedding
BBC Rome correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Venice, amid protests against the nuptials.
Russian Tourists Set to Become First Foreign Guests at North Korea’s New Kalma Resort as July Travel Packages Launch Amid Strengthening Ties – Travel And Tour World
- Russian Tourists Set to Become First Foreign Guests at North Korea’s New Kalma Resort as July Travel Packages Launch Amid Strengthening Ties Travel And Tour World
- North Korea just opened a beach resort for 20,000 people. But who will visit? CNN
- Kim Jong Un Makes Rare Appearance with Wife and 'Respected' Middle Child, but His Other Rumored Kids Have Never Been Seen Yahoo
- North Korea to open beach resort as Kim bets on tourism BBC
- North Korea set to open its biggest tourist site, though it still largely blocks foreigners CBS News
What is Canada’s digital tax and why is Trump killing trade talks over it?
Trump says Canada's new tax will cost US companies billions; he will announce new tariffs on Canada within days.
Europe swelters in summer’s first heatwave as climate change intensifies – France 24
- Europe swelters in summer's first heatwave as climate change intensifies France 24
- Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads BBC
- Europe on alert as first major heatwave of 2025 pushes temperatures to 42C The Guardian
- Heat Wave Threatens European Crops and Power Systems Bloomberg
- Extreme heatwave hits Europe with temperatures expected up to 44°C Euronews.com
Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads
Spain, Italy and France are among the countries issuing warnings to protect health and stop wildfires.
What is Thimerosal, vaccine preservative called ‘toxic’ by US health chief?
The mercury-based preservative was removed from most vaccines in 2001. Should it still be a concern today?
Thai Protesters Vent Their Exasperation With the Prime Minister – The New York Times
- Thai Protesters Vent Their Exasperation With the Prime Minister The New York Times
- Protesters rally in Bangkok to demand Thai prime minister's resignation over leaked Cambodia call AP News
- Is a Coup Coming Soon in Thailand? Council on Foreign Relations
- Thai protesters urge Shinawatra to quit over border dispute DW
- Thai Premier Paetongtarn’s Support Slumps in Poll Amid Protest Bloomberg
Pakistan: At least 16 soldiers killed in a suicide attack – DW
- Pakistan: At least 16 soldiers killed in a suicide attack DW
- Pakistan Blames India For Suicide Car Bomb Attack, Centre Responds NDTV
- Suicide bombing kills 13 Pakistani soldiers near Afghan border, army says Reuters
- Pakistan: At least 13 soldiers killed in a suicide attack DW
- Pakistan suicide bombing: Taliban faction claims attack as Islamabad blames India | What we know Hindustan Times
Old bogeymen reunite MAGA after explosive Iran divide – Axios
Hard to imagine a worse time to deport Afghan refugees, human rights advocates say – NPR
- Hard to imagine a worse time to deport Afghan refugees, human rights advocates say NPR
- At least 1.2 million Afghans forced to return from Iran and Pakistan this year, says UN AP News
- Nowhere to run: The Afghan refugees caught in Israel’s war on Iran Al Jazeera
- Afghanistan Has a Lot at Stake in the Iran Conflict The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
- Iran deports over 88,000 Afghan migrants in a week amid rising humanitarian crisis Hindustan Times
At least 13 soldiers killed in suicide bombing in northwestern Pakistan – Al Jazeera
- At least 13 soldiers killed in suicide bombing in northwestern Pakistan Al Jazeera
- 'Explosive-laden vehicle rammed into convoy': 16 Pakistan troops killed in North Waziristan suicide attac Times of India
- Pakistan: At least 16 soldiers killed in a suicide attack DW
- 13 soldiers killed as suicide bomber rams military convoy in northwest Pakistan Hindustan Times
- Suicide bombing in Pakistan kills 8 soldiers and wounds 25 people ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
At least 13 soldiers killed in suicide bombing in northwestern Pakistan
A car bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into an army convoy in Khbyer Pakhtunkhwa province, officials say.
Sanctions must force Israel to end the “death traps” tactic
Israel’s tactic to lure Palestinians into aid spots in Gaza and shoot them is “brutality,” says commentator Chris Doyle.
Heavy rain hits China’s flood-stricken Guizhou for second time in a week – Reuters
- Heavy rain hits China's flood-stricken Guizhou for second time in a week Reuters
- Flood-hit China expands social security net as extreme rain takes toll Reuters
- 8-year-old girl pulled from sewer after 7 hours as floods batter southern China NBC News
- Watch: Firefighters rescue girl trapped in drain for seven hours BBC
- Southwest China on alert for more deadly floods as downpours threaten county South China Morning Post