Hongkongers squawk-off in city’s first bird call contest
Bird lovers dressed up and took to the stage to mimic rhythmic calls in a competition aimed at promoting conservation awareness.
Jerry Adler, who starred in The Sopranos, dies aged 96
Adler started acting in his early 60s, after some 30 years working behind the scenes on Broadway.
South Korea’s Lee set to meet Trump, with trade and security high on agenda
July trade deal and status of US troops in South Korea in focus as two leaders meet for the first time.
Chinese property giant Evergrande delisted after spectacular fall
The embattled property giant's shares were taken off the Hong Kong stock market on Monday.
France summons US envoy over antisemitism claims
France denies allegations it is failing to tackle a surge in antisemitism since the Gaza war began.
France summons US envoy over antisemitism claims
France denies allegations it is failing to tackle a surge in antisemitism since the Gaza war began.
What is behind the passion of Love Island USA’s Nigerian fanbase?
Nigerians made their mark during this year's Love Island USA - but it caused tensions within the fanbase.
Has Israel become a divisive issue in Europe?
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigns after failing to secure sanctions against Israel over Gaza atrocities.
France summons US ambassador over anti-Semitism allegations
Foreign Ministry calls Charles Kushner's claim that Paris is not doing enough to combat anti-Semitism 'unacceptable'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,278
Here are the key events on day 1,278 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
How Russia is quietly trying to win over the world beyond the West
Over the past three years, Russian state-backed news channel RT has expanded its international presence.
How Russia is quietly trying to win over the world beyond the West
Over the past three years, Russian state-backed news channel RT has expanded its international presence.
A cut-off finger ended her comfortable family life. Now she’s hiding from US officials
Donald Trump declared some cartels to be terrorist organisations. So why are the victims of cartels in hiding?
Israel has destroyed more than 1,000 buildings in Gaza City: Civil Defence
Israeli attacks kill 51 Palestinians across Gaza, as Netanyahu's government ignores international pleas to halt war.
Ukraine, Hungary spat highlights tensions over pipeline attack – The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine, Hungary spat highlights tensions over pipeline attack The Kyiv Independent
- Ukrainian attack suspends Russian oil flows to Hungary, Slovakia Reuters
- Europe’s Fragile Energy Lifeline Exposed by Ukraine’s Strikes in Russia The Wall Street Journal
- Trump told Orbán he’s ‘very angry’ at Ukraine over pipeline attack The Hill
- Ukraine attacks pipeline that sends Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia The Guardian
Trump ‘manufactured crisis’ to justify plan to send national guard to Chicago, leading Democrat says
Pentagon official confirms plan as House minority leader Jeffries says president is ‘playing’ with Americans’ lives
Planning is underway to send national guard troops to Chicago, an official at the Pentagon confirmed to ABC News on Sunday.
“We won’t speculate on further operations. The Department is a planning organization and is continuously working with other agency partners on plans to protect federal assets and personnel,” a Department of Defense official said, according to ABC.
Continue reading...France summons US ambassador Charles Kushner over antisemitism allegations
Kushner says in letter to Macron he’s concerned over ‘rise of antisemitism’ and ‘lack of sufficient action’ to confront it
France summoned the American ambassador Charles Kushner after he wrote a letter to President Emmanuel Macron alleging France had failed to do enough to stem antisemitic violence, a French foreign ministry spokesperson said on Sunday.
Kushner, who is Jewish and whose son is married to US President Donald Trump’s daughter, published the open letter in the Wall Street Journal amid deep divides between France and the US and Israel.
Continue reading...Floods keep ravaging Pakistan – how can it protect itself?
In June of this year alone, monsoon rains have killed at least 750 people across the country.
Trump threatens to deploy troops to Baltimore to ‘clean up’ crime
The deployment of military for domestic law enforcement has drawn backlash from Democrats, with one governor calling it an "abuse of power".
Trump threatens to deploy troops to Baltimore to ‘clean up’ crime
The deployment of military for domestic law enforcement has drawn backlash from Democrats, with one governor calling it an "abuse of power".