Israeli military uproots thousands of Palestinian olive trees in West Bank
The Israeli army has uprooted 3,000 olive trees, citing security concerns, in the village of al-Mughayyir.
Labour to abolish most short prison sentences in England and Wales
Exclusive: Legislation that will include Texas-style scheme to shorten jail time expected to be rolled out this year
Ministers will legislate next month to abolish most short prison sentences, toughen up community punishments and introduce a Texas-inspired system whereby inmates can earn early release as part of an attempt to avert another prison crisis.
Government sources said the legislation, which will bring about the biggest shake-up in sentencing laws in England and Wales for three decades, would be introduced once MPs had returned to the Commons in September.
Continue reading...Turkish first lady urges Melania Trump to speak out for Gaza’s children
Emine Erdogan writes to Melania Trump after the US first lady's letter to Putin about children in Ukraine and Russia.
‘Sacrificed on the altar of eternal war’: Hostage kin protest outside ministers’ homes – The Times of Israel
- ‘Sacrificed on the altar of eternal war’: Hostage kin protest outside ministers’ homes The Times of Israel
- 'Stop the Genocide': Thousands of Jews and Arabs Rally in Tel Aviv Against Gaza War, Hunger Haaretz
- At least 61 killed in Gaza, amid anti-war protests in Israel upi.com
- Protesters in Israel conduct nationwide strike to demand ceasefire and release of hostages from Gaza CBS News
- When even consensus in Israel is contentious JNS.org
Worker fired after being exposed in viral sprinkler video: ‘He was dishonest’ – New York Post
Newcastle vs Liverpool: Premier League – team news, start time and lineups
Liverpool arrive in Newcastle eyeing three Premier League points and the home side's wantaway striker Alexander Isak.
Week in Pictures: From Israeli-made famine in Gaza to wildfires in Spain
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
Ukraine drone attacks spark fires at Russia’s Kursk nuclear plant, Novatek’s Ust-Luga terminal – Reuters
- Ukraine drone attacks spark fires at Russia's Kursk nuclear plant, Novatek's Ust-Luga terminal Reuters
- Ukraine is stepping up attacks on Russian energy - and it’s working CNN
- Fire at Russia's Novoshakhtinsk refinery burns for a fourth day after drone attack Reuters
- Drone Strikes on Refineries Push Russia’s Gasoline Prices to Record Highs The Moscow Times
- Putin is facing a fuel crisis as Ukraine escalates attacks on Russian refineries Atlantic Council
Declaration of famine in Gaza lays bare Israel’s disregard for humanitarian duty
The IPC’s findings that a quarter of Palestinians in Gaza are starving should mark an urgent turning point in this war
The declaration on Friday of widespread famine in Gaza by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) should mark a turning point in the war. The IPC, which represents a fastidious survey of available data, is regarded as the international gold standard in nutritional crises.
Long-criticised by humanitarians in other emergencies for its overabundance of caution, the IPC’s declaration of Level 5 – “catastrophic” hunger – in Gaza is a significant moment. Famine, under the IPC’s exacting criteria, requires three critical thresholds to be passed: extreme food deprivation, acute malnutrition and starvation-related deaths, all of which are now visible in Gaza.
Continue reading...Hundreds Languish in Pakistan’s Prisons on Blasphemy Charges – The New York Times
- Hundreds Languish in Pakistan’s Prisons on Blasphemy Charges The New York Times
- Study Shows Pakistani Christians Endure Persecution in Prison International Christian Concern
- ASIA/PAKISTAN - Discrimination and abuse in prisons: a report by the Commission for "Justice and Peace" Agenzia Fides
- Prisons in Pakistan mistreat Christians, other minorities, study says www.christiandaily.com
- Christian activists slam Pakistan's justice system over ridiculous blasphemy laws IANS LIVE
Pakistan FM holds talks with Bangladeshi officials during ‘historic’ visit – Al Jazeera
- Pakistan FM holds talks with Bangladeshi officials during ‘historic’ visit Al Jazeera
- ‘Clean your hearts’ and move ahead: Pakistan Foreign Minister Dar to Bangladesh on ‘unresolved issues’ of 1971 The Hindu
- FM Dar meets Bangladesh’s Yunus during historic visit as ‘revitalising Saarc’ comes under focus Dawn
- Pakistan FM claims 1971 issues resolved twice, Dhaka rejects Dhaka Tribune
- Bangladesh raises apology, pending issues related to 1971 war with Pakistan during Ishaq Dar's visit The Economic Times
Syria delays parliamentary vote in Sweida after sectarian violence – Reuters
- Syria delays parliamentary vote in Sweida after sectarian violence Reuters
- Syria delays election in Sweida and Kurdish areas DW
- Syria postpones selection of lawmakers from Druze and Kurdish-held areas The Times of Israel
- The upcoming elections will not help stabilise Syria Al Jazeera
- AANES Rejects Upcoming Syrian Parliament Selections, Calls for Inclusive Political Process kurdistan24.net
North Korea test-fires 2 new missiles amid US-South Korea military drills, state media says – ABC News
- North Korea test-fires 2 new missiles amid US-South Korea military drills, state media says ABC News
- North Korean leader oversees new missile test, state media says BBC
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises test of new antiair missiles NBC News
- North Korea’s Kim oversees test-firing of new air defence missiles Al Jazeera
- North Korean Leader Oversees Test of New Air Defense Missiles Bloomberg.com
Lapid, Liberman balk at Gantz’s plan to join ‘hostage redemption’ government with PM – The Times of Israel
- Lapid, Liberman balk at Gantz’s plan to join ‘hostage redemption’ government with PM The Times of Israel
- Live Updates: Gantz calls on party heads to form new gov't The Jerusalem Post
- Benny Gantz Offers to Join Netanyahu Government to Secure Hostage Deal, Set 2026 Election Haaretz
- Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz offers political truce to help secure Gaza hostage deal France 24
- Gantz urges Netanyahu, opposition chiefs to join six-month unity government focused on hostages, draft bill Ynetnews
More than 2,000 nuclear weapons have been detonated in the past 80 years. Their effects still linger around the world – CNN
Zelensky vows to continue fighting as Ukraine marks independence day
Russia said power and energy facilities had been targeted by Ukraine, which accused Russia of "spreading manipulations".
My trip to North Korea’s ‘Benidorm’ – flanked by guards and full of rules
Anastasia, one of the first Russian visitors to North Korea's new resort, tells of "immaculate" beaches, meaty meals and strict rules.
Part of Gaza Is Suffering From Famine, Monitors Say. What Does That Mean? – The New York Times
- Part of Gaza Is Suffering From Famine, Monitors Say. What Does That Mean? The New York Times
- Declaration of famine in Gaza lays bare Israel’s disregard for humanitarian duty The Guardian
- After Gaza Famine Report, U.S. Is Mostly Silent and Israel Is Defiant The New York Times
- Updates: Israel expands Gaza City offensive, eight more starve to death Al Jazeera
- Famine declared in Gaza; 500,000 face ‘starvation, destitution and death’ The Hill
Anti-Israel groups hold protests in Australia – The Jerusalem Post
- Anti-Israel groups hold protests in Australia The Jerusalem Post
- Tens of thousands march across world in support of Palestinians in Gaza Al Jazeera
- Widespread protests held in Australia to support Palestinians Reuters
- Pro-Palestine protesters fill the streets in cities and towns across Australia after Gaza famine declaration The Guardian
- Tens of thousands rally across Australia in pro-Gaza protests JNS.org
Taiwan, China battle it out in competing World War Two narratives – Reuters
- Taiwan, China battle it out in competing World War Two narratives Reuters
- Family history recalls Taiwan's heroic resistance to Japanese colonial rule Big News Network.com
- Commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei Colorado Springs Gazette
- Fighting for motherland: Taiwan volunteers in China's WWII resistance against Japanese aggression China Daily
- Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath yahoo.com