Watch: Ex-VP Mike Pence says he has ‘great concerns’ over Trump’s tariffs
In an interview with BBC Newsnight, the former vice-president to Donald Trump said he would like to see negotiations to lower the levies.
Hundreds of scholars call on genocide scholars group to retract declaration of genocide in Gaza – Jewish Telegraphic Agency
- Hundreds of scholars call on genocide scholars group to retract declaration of genocide in Gaza Jewish Telegraphic Agency
- Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world's leading experts say BBC
- Study disputes Gaza genocide charges, finds flawed data amid Hamas-driven narrative Fox News
- Why did genocide scholars association say Israel’s war on Gaza is genocide? Al Jazeera
- Hamas's claims of genocide in Gaza will lead to mass exodus The Jerusalem Post
Zelenskyy rejects Putin invitation: ‘He can come to Kyiv’ – ABC News
- Zelenskyy rejects Putin invitation: 'He can come to Kyiv' ABC News
- Putin says Russia will achieve all aims militarily if Ukraine does not agree deal BBC
- Putin invites Zelenskyy to a meeting in Moscow for security talks as he bombs Ukraine Fox News
- Zelensky rejects Putin’s Moscow invitation: ‘If you want no meeting, invite me there’ Meduza
- Putin tells Ukraine: End war via talks or I will end it by force Reuters
Israel bombs high-rise buildings in Gaza City ahead of massive offensive – Axios
- Israel bombs high-rise buildings in Gaza City ahead of massive offensive Axios
- LIVE: Israel kills more than 50 people as Gaza City endures deadly night Al Jazeera
- Israel levels Gaza high-rise tower near Palestinian civilian encampment ABC News
- Israel takes 40% of Gaza City with eyes on military rule in forceful new offensive Fox News
- Israel Steps Up Attacks on Gaza City Ahead of a Planned Wider Offensive The New York Times
Egypt, Qatar condemn Netanyahu remarks on displacing Palestinians in Gaza
Egypt rejects forced Palestinian displacement, labelling it a 'red line' and a violation of humanitarian principles.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian in occupied West Bank as violence surges
Race against time for efforts to resurrect two-state solution as Israel detains Palestinians and raids more land.
Armenia vs Portugal: UEFA World Cup qualifier – teams, start, lineups
Portugal's first match of their World Cup qualifiers is also the first chance to mark the passing of Diogo Jota.
Trump changes the Department of Defense’s name to ‘Department of War’
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says the name change signals a more offensive approach for the US military under Trump.
Mbappe levels up with Henry as France cruise past Ukraine in World Cup tie
Kylian Mbappe draws level with Thierry Henry on 51 goals for France in 2-0 win against Ukraine in World Cup qualifier.
Rare total lunar eclipse ‘blood moon’ to be visible from UK
The satellite will turn deep red as the Earth passes between the sun and the moon at about 7.30pm on Sunday
A rare total lunar eclipse “blood moon” will be visible from the UK on Sunday night for the first time since 2022.
The moon is expected to turn a deep, dark red as the Earth passes directly between the sun and the moon, casting its shadow across the lunar surface.
Continue reading...Exclusive: Oversight Committee Dem expands inquiry into Corey Lewandowski – Axios
Judge blocks ending of legal protections for 1m Venezuelans and Haitians in US
Homeland security had tried to end temporary protected status granted by the Biden administration
A federal judge on Friday ruled against the Trump administration from ending temporary legal protections that have granted more than 1 million people from Haiti and Venezuela the right to live and work in the United States.
The ruling by US district judge Edward Chen of San Francisco for the plaintiffs means that 600,000 Venezuelans whose temporary protections expired in April or whose protections were about to expire on 10 September have status to stay and work in the United States.
Continue reading...Chicago teachers hand out safety tips as troop deployment looms
The Chicago Teachers Union was handing out flyers at schools Friday informing parents of their rights.
Israel blows up Gaza City high-rise, escalating deadly assault
Fear is spreading that an Israeli strike on a Gaza City high-rise signals a new stage of ethnic cleansing of the north.
Belgium asks US not to destroy millions in contraceptives bound for Africa
Trump administration has confirmed it plans to destroy already purchased supplies, preventing their distribution.
Google fined €2.95bn by EU for abusing advertising dominance
The Commission said competitors faced higher costs and reduced revenues as a result.
Air Canada flight attendants reject wage offer: Reuters
Flight attendants had been unhappy both with the wage offer and the way it had been forcibly imposed on them.
Lebanon’s cabinet welcomes army plan to disarm Hezbollah, gives no timeline
Five Shia ministers walk out of cabinet debate as Hezbollah remains adamant it will hold onto its weapons.
Canada to give automakers a break on EV sales target as US tariffs weigh
Canadian PM Carney also announced a fund of $5 billion Canadian ($3.6bn US) to help firms in sectors hurt by tariffs.