US strike on an alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills two
SOUTHCOM said it notified the US Coast Guard about the 'six male survivors' without providing details of their rescue.
Gaza’s surfers seek solace from war in the Mediterranean Sea
Surfers still ride the waves off Gaza despite the ever-present threat of becoming an Israeli military target.
How Canada’s Muslims face ‘perfect storm’ amid rising xenophobia
As anti-immigrant rhetoric intensifies in Canada, community advocates say Muslim communities face heightened risks.
Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100
As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.
Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100
As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.
UK PM Keir Starmer resigns. And, US and Iran agree to roadmap for final deal – NPR
- UK PM Keir Starmer resigns. And, US and Iran agree to roadmap for final deal NPR
- First round of U.S.-Iran negotiations ends and U.K. PM resigns: Morning Rundown NBC News
- U.S.-Iran roadmap, Greenspan dies at 100, Starmer resigns and more in Morning Squawk CNBC
- World in Brief: Keir Starmer resigns; Trump’s threats as first Iran talks conclude The Economist
- European shares close higher on US-Iran talks; UK's Starmer resigns Reuters
Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia – CBS News
- Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia CBS News
- Largest ever cocaine bust in Australia after police raid underground bunker BBC
- Australian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine NPR
- Almost three tonnes of cocaine found buried under Sydney property in Australia’s biggest ever seizure, police say The Guardian
- Police seize $572 million cocaine in Australia's biggest haul Reuters
Marius Borg Høiby rape conviction renews focus in Norway on consent in digital age
Norway is supposedly one of world’s most gender-equal countries, yet sexual violence remains prevalent across society
In many ways, the case of Marius Borg Høiby, who was sentenced to four years in prison last week after being found guilty of offences including domestic violence and two counts of rape, was exceptional.
The king’s 29-year-old step-grandson grew up in the public eye alongside the royal family, mixing in Oslo’s wealthiest circles, partying at exclusive nightclubs and having afterparties at his family’s official royal residence.
Continue reading...Late singer Oliver Tree’s body returned to US after helicopter crash
The 32-year-old California native died whilst on his world tour, ahead of a date in Brazil.
Late singer Oliver Tree’s body returned to US after helicopter crash
The 32-year-old California native died whilst on his world tour, ahead of a date in Brazil.
‘I witnessed Maradona’s Hand of God’ – a goal still talked about 40 years on
One BBC journalist's first football game had one of the sport's most controversial moments and also one of the most celebrated.
Ukraine Hits Dubna Space Communications Center, Russia’s Largest Satellite Teleport – UNITED24 Media
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- Ukraine says it struck Russian missile electronics plant, governor says five dead Reuters
- Ukraine says it hit missile electronics plant in western Russia Al Jazeera
- Russia Says Ukrainian Attack on Industrial Plant Kills Five Bloomberg
- Ukraine hits space communications centre in Moscow and bridge near Zaporizhzhia Українська правда
Three dead in Philippines high school shooting over bullying ‘grudge’
Police say they believe the attack was motivated by a "grudge" over bullying.
Andy Burnham on course to be British PM in weeks after Keir Starmer quits – politico.eu
- Andy Burnham on course to be British PM in weeks after Keir Starmer quits politico.eu
- Andy Burnham sworn in as MP after Keir Starmer announces resignation - live updates BBC
- The politician who kicked his way to power Politico
- Opinion | Britain’s Great Labour Hope for Change? WSJ
- After Andy Burnham’s Win, the UK Is Set to Test How Far Charisma Can Shift Electoral Dynamics The New York Times
Shipping stalls in Strait of Hormuz after Iran declares key waterway closed again – CNBC
- Shipping stalls in Strait of Hormuz after Iran declares key waterway closed again CNBC
- Iran’s lead negotiator insists Strait of Hormuz will be managed by Iran The Times of Israel
- Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is closed again. Few ships were leaving in the first place CNN
- Iran's Tasnim news agency says Hormuz will not reopen until Lebanon ceasefire holds, oil waivers issued Reuters
- Three Indian Tankers Reemerge, Pointing to Hormuz Traffic Uptick Bloomberg
First round of U.S.-Iran negotiations ends, technical talks will continue after Trump threats shake summit – NBC News
- First round of U.S.-Iran negotiations ends, technical talks will continue after Trump threats shake summit NBC News
- Live updates: US and Iran take steps to reduce Lebanon conflict and Strait of Hormuz tensions, mediators say CNN
- Vance and Iranian officials hold high-stakes talks in Switzerland NPR
- US-Iran talks strained as Trump threats spark Iranian walkout The Guardian
- Vance heads abroad for Iran negotiations, and a cheating scandal hits India: Weekend Rundown NBC News
Teen accused of planning terror attack on Peter Dutton and Brisbane march was making ‘edgy joke’, court told
Defence barrister claims teenager was a ‘troubled kid’ but crown prosecutor says he was serious when he wrote of copying US domestic terrorists
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A teenager accused of preparing a nail bombing campaign was either a “troubled kid” who made edgy jokes or a determined terrorist in waiting, a court has been told.
The teenager, who cannot be named due to his age, spent last week on trial in the Brisbane supreme court after pleading not guilty to one count of acts done in preparation for or planning a terrorist act.
Continue reading...2 young suspects in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3 – AP News
Iran-US war latest: Tehran tells Trump the Strait of Hormuz ‘is not your personal casino’ after new threat – The Independent
- Iran-US war latest: Tehran tells Trump the Strait of Hormuz ‘is not your personal casino’ after new threat The Independent
- Trump threatens to ‘take over’ Iran in profanity filled tirade: report The Independent
- Trump says no toll on Strait of Hormuz unless US imposes one Reuters
- Trump threatens to charge U.S. tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days PBS
- Trump says US will begin charging tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days The Hill
Keir Starmer expected to announce resignation timetable, paving way for Burnham premiership – UK politics live
It’s still unclear whether there will be a leadership contest or an uncontested handover of power
Starmer expected to announce exit plan to clear way for Burnham to become PM
‘A shift has taken place’: Starmer faces the music after weekend of reflection
All the national newspapers are splashing on the fate of Keir Starmer. The BBC has a summary including pictures of all the front pages. Two papers, the Times and the Daily Telegraph, have headlines saying Burnham wants to be PM by September.
Alex Burghart, the shadow Cabinet Office minister, was on the Today programme this morning putting the Conservative party’s case on Keir Starmer being replaced. He said having a new PM would not make much difference because the government’s problems were down to the views of Labour MPs. He said:
Constitutionally there doesn’t have to be a general election, you can change prime ministers. What matters is whether the prime minister has the support of MPs in parliament.
But I have to say that there, it’s not just Keir Starmer’s legitimacy that is being called into question, it’s Labour’s.
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