Trade, a sudden exit, Middle East conflict – five takeaways from G7
This year's summit in Canada did not go as planned, but leaders of the world's wealthiest nations still secured some wins.
Spain says April blackout was caused by grid failures and poor planning, not a cyberattack – CNN
- Spain says April blackout was caused by grid failures and poor planning, not a cyberattack CNN
- Blackout in Spain and Portugal caused by 'voltage surge' DW
- Full-scale power failure that shut down Iberian peninsula had no single cause but was not cyber-attack, Spain says – as it happened The Guardian
- Spain's government blames huge blackout on grid regulator and private firms BBC
- Miscalculation by Spanish power grid operator REE contributed to massive blackout, report finds Reuters
Minnesota’s ‘nice’ culture shattered by political violence
In a place that prides itself on politeness and respect, people are reeling after the targeted assassination of a popular politician.
Meta ‘concerned’ by Iran telling citizens to stop using WhatsApp, spokesperson says – CBS News
- Meta 'concerned' by Iran telling citizens to stop using WhatsApp, spokesperson says CBS News
- Iran asks its people to delete WhatsApp from their devices AP News
- Meta ‘concerned’ Iran could ban WhatsApp after snooping claims Al Jazeera
- WhatsApp decries ‘false reports’ after Iran tells public to delete the app The Times of Israel
- Iran urges public to delete WhatsApp; claims app sends data to Israel amid conflict; company denies alleg Times of India
Trump to extend US TikTok ban deadline, White House says
The app was supposed to be banned in the US after its Chinese owner refused to sell it by a January deadline.
How the Air India crash investigation is unfolding
Every scorched cable, nut and bolt will be examined along with the black box to determine why it went down 30 seconds after take-off.
Real Madrid’s Mbappe a doubt for Al Hilal clash at Club World Cup
French forward Kylian Mbappe is battling illness on the eve of Club World Cup opener for Real Madrid against Al Hilal.
G-7 Confronts New Reality After Trump Spoils Hopes for Unity – Bloomberg.com
- G-7 Confronts New Reality After Trump Spoils Hopes for Unity Bloomberg.com
- Jordan Klepper Calls Trump Out for His ‘Irish Exit’ at G7 The New York Times
- Zelenskiy leaves G7 with no Trump meeting or fresh arms support from US Reuters
- G7 leaders fail to reach ambitious joint agreements on key issues after Trump’s exit AP News
- Inside Trump’s decision to bail on the G7 early: A Middle East crisis and a distaste for group projects CNN
US Senate passes stablecoin bill in milestone victory for crypto sector
If passed, it will establish for the first time a regulatory regime for stablecoins, a fast-rising financial product.
Tennis icon Navratilova defected to the US 50 years ago. Would she do the same today?
The tennis icon tells the BBC she doesn't think a Trump-led government would let her in.
Female baboons with strong relationship to fathers found to live longer
Study suggests role of male parents may be under-appreciated in some primate species
If male baboons were subject to the same kind of cultural commentary as humans, the phrase “deadbeat dads” might be called for, such is the primate’s relatively limited involvement in raising their young.
But a study suggests that even their little effort might go a long way, with female baboons who experience a stronger relationship with their fathers when young tending to live longer as adults.
Continue reading...Ex-Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner given house arrest
Protesters have denounced the leader's incarceration and ban from public office as an act of political retribution.
Russia fears another loss in Middle East from Iran’s conflict with Israel
The longer Israel's military operation goes on, the greater the realisation that Russia has much to lose.
Russia fears another loss in Middle East from Iran’s conflict with Israel – BBC
- Russia fears another loss in Middle East from Iran's conflict with Israel BBC
- Russia warns US not to help Israel militarily against Iran Reuters
- How will Russia respond to the Israel-Iran conflict? Al Jazeera
- Will Israeli strikes impede Iran’s defense exports to Russia? Breaking Defense
- Russian deputy FM warns US joining Iran strikes could destabilize Mideast, says Moscow in contact with both Israel and Iran The Times of Israel
Why the death of a blogger has put Kenya’s police on trial
His widow tells the BBC his last words from a police station in Nairobi were: "I'll see you soon."
Israel Says It Killed a Top Iranian Military Leader as Trump Calls for Iran’s Surrender – The New York Times
- Israel Says It Killed a Top Iranian Military Leader as Trump Calls for Iran’s Surrender The New York Times
- Israel-Iran Live Updates: Trump Says He's Working on 'Something Much Bigger' Than Cease-Fire The New York Times
- Israel says it killed Iran's 'senior-most military official' Fox News
- Israel kills another top Iranian commander as conflict escalates politico.eu
- Israel says it bombed secret Iran military command center, scattering brass The Times of Israel
Watch: How Trump loomed over G7 despite early departure
The BBC's James Landale highlights the role of the US president at the summit as the conflict in the Middle East overshadowed the gathering.
UK votes to decriminalise abortion after prosecutions of some women
The amendment comes after police investigated more than 100 women, including some who had natural miscarriages.
Trump administration demands action from 36 countries to avoid travel ban – AP News
- Trump administration demands action from 36 countries to avoid travel ban AP News
- Immigration Restrictions Mount Against Americans And Legal Residents Forbes
- Trump administration considers adding 36 countries to travel ban list The Washington Post
- Trump Administration Could Add 36 Countries to Travel Ban. What Local Immigrant Rights Groups Are Saying WTTW
- 36 More Countries May Be Added to Trump’s Travel Ban The New York Times
At least 60 people ‘feared dead’ after shipwrecks off the coast of Libya
UN agency IOM says 743 people have died so far this year attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Europe.