The price of mediation? How Qatar could respond to Israel’s attack
The attack has called into question how Qatar might respond, the future of its mediator role, and its defence alliances.
Fired FBI officials sue Trump administration for ‘illegal retribution’
Fired FBI officials allege dismissals were part of a retaliatory campaign targeting US agents seen as disloyal to Trump.
‘Netanyahu, we’re not leaving’: Defiance in Gaza City as Israel shows aid sites planned for evacuees
As Israel insists the whole population of Gaza City must leave, the BBC visits new aid sites the army claims will help them.
‘Netanyahu, we’re not leaving’: Defiance in Gaza City as Israel shows aid sites planned for evacuees
As Israel insists the whole population of Gaza City must leave, the BBC visits new aid sites the army claims will help them.
Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at university: Trump
US president says Kirk died after being shot while speaking at Utah Valley University.
Hundreds arrested as France protests sweep the country
Protesters across France joined the “Block Everything” movement to denounce austerity and cuts to social services.
Cuba hit with fifth nationwide blackout in less than a year
An island-wide blackout plunged Cuba into darkness for a fifth time in less than a year.
Accidental or deliberate? Russia’s drone incursion into Poland is a test for Nato
Whether the drone incursion was deliberate or accidental, Moscow will be watching Nato's response to it closely.
Accidental or deliberate? Russia’s drone incursion into Poland is a test for Nato
Whether the drone incursion was deliberate or accidental, Moscow will be watching Nato's response to it closely.
How will Israeli attack in Qatar affect efforts to end Gaza war?
Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha is condemned around the world.
Kuldeep stars as India beat UAE by nine wickets to open Asia Cup defence
India open their Asia Cup defence with a nine-wicket win against host nation United Arab Emirates in Dubai.
Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell set for two-horse race to be Labour deputy
Education secretary and Manchester MP look destined for face-off as three other candidates struggle for MP nominations
Labour’s deputy leadership contest is set to be a race between the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, and the ousted cabinet minister Lucy Powell, as three other candidates in the race struggled to make nominations.
Phillipson comfortably cleared the hurdle of 80 nominations on Wednesday evening with backing from 116 MPs, but Powell was not yet at the threshold with 77 nominations.
Continue reading...Poland says it shot down Russian drones after airspace violation
Nato jets were deployed to respond to drones that entered Polish airspace during Russian strikes on Ukraine.
Almost all German pilots admit to napping during flights in union survey
Pilots’ union says the issue has become a ‘worrying reality’ as a result of staff shortages and operation pressure
A German pilots’ union has said that napping during flights has become a “worrying reality” for its members, as it sounded the alarm over “increasing fatigue” in the sector.
The Vereinigung Cockpit union said it had carried out a survey of more than 900 pilots in recent weeks, which found that 93% of them admitted to napping during a flight in the past few months.
Continue reading...Anti-Islamic biker gang members hired to run security at controversial Gaza aid sites
More than 10 Infidels MC members deployed to sites run by US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
Senior members of an anti-Islamic biker gang have been hired by US contractors and deployed to Gaza to oversee security at food distribution sites backed by the US and Israeli governments, according to a BBC investigation.
The investigation found that more than 10 members of Infidels MC, a US biker gang that uses the Crusader cross as its symbol and whose members have anti-Islamic tattoos, have been hired by UG Solutions and deployed to food aid sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. According to the BBC, seven members of the gang are in “senior positions overseeing [GHF] sites”.
Continue reading...New French PM Sébastien Lecornu promises ‘profound break’ with past politics
Lecornu, 39, faces difficult task of gaining enough support from divided parliament to pass a budget
The new French prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has promised a “profound break” with past politics as he took over from the unpopular centrist François Bayrou, who was ousted this week over a proposed budget squeeze.
Lecornu, 39, who said “humility” was the key approach, now faces the difficult task of gaining enough support from France’s divided parliament to pass a budget if he is to avoid being swiftly ousted in the same way as Bayrou, and before him, the rightwing Michel Barnier, who only lasted three months.
Continue reading...Buy-now-pay-later company Klarna goes public in largest IPO of 2025
The fintech company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday.
Canada is evaluating ties with Israel after Qatar attack: Foreign minister
The country previously said it would recognise Palestinian statehood this month.
Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk to slash thousands of jobs
The layoffs come amid sluggish sales as competition heats up in the weight-loss drug market.
South Korea seeks swift return of workers after US immigration raid
Charter flight arranged to expedite return of detained South Korean workers after a major US immigration operation.