Ziad Rahbani, pioneering Lebanese musician and composer, dies at 69
Son of legendary Fairuz and composer Assi Rahbani, he was also a playwright, pianist and political provocateur.
Indian FA confirms job applications from Xavi and Guardiola were hoaxes
Team director had previously announced Xavi interest
Statement reveals ‘email applications were not genuine’
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed on Saturday that a job application attributed to the former Barcelona manager and Spain midfielder, Xavi Hernández, for the India head coaching role was a hoax.
The Indian FA’s national team director told the Times of India on Thursday that Xavi’s name was on the list of applicants. The report also quoted an AIFF technical committee member saying that his candidacy was deemed too expensive to pursue.
Continue reading...Gaza is starving as “abundance of food” sits nearby
OXFAM policy lead Bushra Khalidi says Israel’s restrictions are starving Gaza’s most vulnerable who can't reach aid.
Taiwan Recall Campaign Fizzles, in a Setback to Its President – The New York Times
- Taiwan Recall Campaign Fizzles, in a Setback to Its President The New York Times
- Taiwan polls close in controversial vote targeting 'pro-China' lawmakers BBC
- Taiwan move to recall opposition lawmakers fails Reuters
- Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly lawmakers in closely watched poll AP News
- Polls close in Taiwan’s key ‘recall election’ closely watched by China Al Jazeera
UK condemns Hong Kong cash offer for help in arresting activists – BBC
- UK condemns Hong Kong cash offer for help in arresting activists BBC
- Condemning the Hong Kong Government’s Latest Round of Bounties on Individuals Exercising Freedom of Expression U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Hong Kong issues arrest warrants for 19 activists based overseas The Guardian
- Hong Kong places bounty on 19 pro-democracy activists DW
- Carney's ministers say Hong Kong's new arrest warrants for exiles a threat to Canadians' security CBC
Hong Kong issues arrest warrants for 19 activists based overseas
Authorities accuse activists linked to pro-democracy group Hong Kong Parliament of subversion
Hong Kong’s national security police have issued arrest warrants for 19 activists based overseas, accusing them of subversion under a stringent national security law, marking the largest such tally yet.
They are accused of organising or participating in the Hong Kong Parliament, a pro-democracy group that authorities in the Asian financial hub say intended to subvert state power, under the law Beijing imposed in 2020 after months of pro-democracy protests in 2019.
Continue reading...At least six civilians killed in militant attack on courthouse in south-east Iran
Jihadist separatist group Jaish al-Adl says it launched mortar, shooting and grenade attack in Sistan-Baluchestan
An attack by the jihadist separatist group Jaish al-Adl on a courthouse in Iran’s south-eastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan has killed at least six civilians, including a mother and child, and wounded 22, Iranian media reported on Saturday.
Attackers stormed the building, shooting a number of people inside. They then launched a second attack with mortars and grenade launchers on the courthouse, where a clash began with security forces that lasted three hours, according to the Baluch human rights group Haalvsh.
Continue reading...Five killed as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks
Three people die in strikes on Dnipro in Ukraine, while two are killed in Russia's Rostov region.
Five killed as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks
Three people die in strikes on Dnipro in Ukraine, while two are killed in Russia's Rostov region.
Five killed as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks – BBC
- Five killed as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks BBC
- Russian attack kills 3 in Ukraine's city of Dnipro, governor says Reuters
- Deadly wave of Russian missiles pummel Ukraine as Kyiv’s drones spark Moscow airport disruptions CNN
- Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,247 Al Jazeera
- 4 people killed in Russia and Ukraine as countries trade aerial attacks AP News
Malaysians protest rising living costs, demand PM Anwar Ibrahim step down
Opposition-organised rally is first major protest in Southeast Asia's sixth largest economy since Anwar elected in 2022.
“Every single person in Gaza is starving”
The mass starvation of Gaza and the extinguishing of those reporting the horror of the genocide.
Triple J Hottest 100: Never Tear Us Apart by INXS voted best Australian song ever
More than 2.6m people voted in radio poll to find the most loved homegrown hits of all time
Never Tear Us Apart by INXS has been named the best Australian song of all time in Triple J’s poll of the country’s favourite homegrown hits.
The 1987 song topped the Hottest 100 of Australian Songs, a spin-off of Triple J’s annual poll of the year’s most popular tracks. The poll, which aired on Saturday, was open to Australian releases from any time in history.
Continue reading...‘Pro-China’ politicians survive Taiwan vote to kick them out
Early results of the hugely controversial vote indicate the opposition will keep its majority in Taiwan's parliament.
Revealed: Debate opponent of Mehdi Hasan organized violent far-right protests
Richard Black, who appeared on controversial Jubilee video, organized Proud Boys-linked protests in 2017
A debating opponent of the leftwing media figure Mehdi Hasan in a controversial viral YouTube video was previously the organizer of two violent far-right protests in Berkeley, California, in 2017, the Guardian can reveal.
The video debate session with Hasan, published to the 10 million-subscriber Jubilee channel, has already attracted scrutiny due to platforming a self-described “fascist”, Connor Estelle, who reportedly lost his job after he was identified by online researchers.
Continue reading...Folk music and raids: How ultranationalists target migrants in Russia
The Russian Community group has soared in popularity, with its focus on promoting the needs of ‘ethnic Russians’.
Thailand and Cambodia trade accusations as deadly border clashes enter third day – AP News
- Thailand and Cambodia trade accusations as deadly border clashes enter third day AP News
- Thai-Cambodian fighting extends into third day, Malaysia urges ceasefire Reuters
- Cambodia reports first deaths in cross-border conflict with Thailand Financial Times
- Cambodians flee border with Thailand as clashes continue for third day Al Jazeera
- Why these two neighbors in Asia launched the world's latest armed conflict NBC News
Frustration, Gaza alarm drove Macron to go it alone on Palestine recognition – Reuters
- Frustration, Gaza alarm drove Macron to go it alone on Palestine recognition Reuters
- Macron Recognizes a Palestinian State. But to What End? The New York Times
- Why Emmanuel Macron has decided to recognise a Palestinian state The Economist
- Trump shrugs off France’s recognition of Palestine as Rubio, prominent Republicans blast move Fox News
- Netanyahu Fears a Palestinian State, but His Policies Are Leading Straight There Haaretz
‘She’s an inspiration to the youngsters’: the rapid rise of Michelle Agyemang
Lioness has gone from prospect to superstar at Euro 2025 – and she’s got more than just football in her locker
Four years ago, Michelle Agyemang was a ballgirl at Wembley stadium, witnessing the Lionesses’ rule the pitch in a 4-0 victory against Northern Ireland. Now, at just 19 years old, she no longer finds herself retrieving balls that have veered out of play, but is an integral part of the team she once admired from the sidelines.
The forward, who football fans hope will be showing off her on-pitch magic on Sunday as the Lionesses’ face off against Spain in the Euros 2025 final, began her journey to the top of the sport in her Essex home town of South Ockendon.
Continue reading...At least five killed in courthouse attack in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan – Al Jazeera
- At least five killed in courthouse attack in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan Al Jazeera
- Unknown gunmen kill 6, wound 20 in an attack on a court building in southeast Iran ABC News
- Five Dead in Judiciary Building Attack Southeast of Iran: Mizan Bloomberg
- 'Judiciary centre attacked': Eight killed in 'terrorist' attack in Iran; what we know Times of India
- Iran: At least 9 killed in attack on courthouse DW