Russian minister’s death serves as warning to political elite
President Putin sacked his transport minister. Hours later, his body was found in a park with a gunshot wound to the head.
France and UK to stop small boats together, says Macron – BBC
- France and UK to stop small boats together, says Macron BBC
- Watch: Macron's day with the Royal Family BBC
- Europe should reduce US and China ‘dual dependencies’, Macron warns The Guardian
- King Charles emphasizes bonds between UK and France as he welcomes Macron in first European state visit since Brexit CNN
- Royal Family Welcomes President Macron to UK for State Visit With Pomp and Pizazz The New York Times
Firefighters battle wildfire threatening French city of Marseille – Reuters
- Firefighters battle wildfire threatening French city of Marseille Reuters
- More than 100 hurt as efforts to contain Marseille wildfire continue BBC
- Wildfire on Edge of Marseille Injures More Than 100, Officials Say The New York Times
- Marseille fire forces hundreds to evacuate, destroys homes and grounds flights The Guardian
- Forest fire blazes in southern France France 24
Netanyahu meets Trump – Could a Gaza ceasefire deal emerge?
What does Netanyahu’s latest US visit mean for Palestinians in Gaza?
Qatar dashes hopes of rapid Gaza ceasefire, saying talks ‘will need time’
Comments suggest obstacle to Trump’s wish to announce deal during Netanyahu’s Washington visit
Progress towards a ceasefire in Gaza has been slow, officials in Qatar say, dashing hopes of a rapid end to hostilities in the devastated Palestinian territory.
The new round of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas began on Sunday, after both sides accepted a broad US-sponsored outline of a deal for an initial 60-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the 21-month conflict.
Continue reading...ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women and girls – AP News
- ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women and girls AP News
- International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders, accusing them of persecuting women CNN
- ICC issues warrant for Taliban’s supreme leader for persecution of women The Guardian
- Statement of the ICC Office of the Prosecutor on the issuance of arrest warrants in the Situation in Afghanistan | International Criminal Court
- I.C.C. Seeks Arrests of Taliban Leaders Over Persecution of Women The New York Times
Former UK PM Rishi Sunak joins Goldman Sachs as senior adviser
Sunak has remained largely out of the spotlight since his landslide loss as PM to Keir Starmer and the Labour Party.
First They Brought Back Dire Wolves. Next Up Is the World’s Tallest Bird – Rolling Stone
- First They Brought Back Dire Wolves. Next Up Is the World’s Tallest Bird Rolling Stone
- 'Lord of the Rings' director backs long shot de-extinction plan, starring New Zealand's lost moa AP News
- The Dire Wolf Company's Next Target? A Giant Flightless Bird Time Magazine
- “Dinosaur-Sized Birds” Could Return To New Zealand As Colossal Announces 5th De-Extinction Species IFLScience
- Colossal Targets Moa as Its Next Species Restoration Milestone colossal.com
Bloodied children rushed from Gaza tent camp reportedly hit by shelling
Bloodied children were taken from the wreckage of a Gaza City tent camp reportedly hit by Israeli shelling.
UN expert says firms aiding Israel’s genocide can be prosecuted
In her UN report, Francesca Albanese says global firms profiting from Israel's genocide can be held accountable.
Israeli defence minister calls for confining all Palestinians in Rafah
Israel’s defence minister outlined a plan to forcibly transfer 600,000 Palestinians from Gaza to a tent city on ruins.
Post Office scandal had ‘disastrous’ impact on victims, report says – BBC
- Post Office scandal had 'disastrous' impact on victims, report says BBC
- Innocent subpostmasters went to jail, but now it is clear: the Post Office boss class belong there instead | Marina Hyde The Guardian
- Post Office scandal victims' message to Keir Starmer BBC
- Newspaper headlines: Horizon scandal's 'tragic toll' and 'sacked Gregg' BBC
- At least 13 may have killed themselves over U.K.'s Post Office wrongful convictions scandal NBC News
Three killed in suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthis on Red Sea vessel
The Yemeni group, which has not claimed responsibility for the attack, says Israel-linked ships are 'legitimate target'.
Attack on Cargo Ship in the Red Sea Kills 2 Crew Members – The New York Times
- Attack on Cargo Ship in the Red Sea Kills 2 Crew Members The New York Times
- Rescuers search for crew of cargo ship that sank after being attacked in Red Sea The Guardian
- Houthi attack on cargo ship kills 3 mariners, European naval force says CBS News
- Two crew killed in attack on cargo ship in Red Sea BBC
- Rescuers search for survivors after Houthi attack on cargo ship in the Red Sea AP News
Marseille airport cancels all flights as wildfire encroaches on city
Authorities urge residents to stay indoors and say more than 700 firefighters battling blaze
A fast-moving wildfire fanned by gale-force winds has been raging on the outskirts of France’s second-largest city, Marseille, officials said, as firefighters around the Mediterranean battle blazes sparked by an intense heatwave.
“The fire is on the fringes of Marseille,” the regional prefect, Georges-François Leclerc, told reporters on Tuesday, adding that the blaze was not yet stable or contained, but the situation appeared to be “under control”.
Continue reading...Heroic police bloodhound named Bruno killed by food laced with nails, sparking outrage in Italy – CBS News
- Heroic police bloodhound named Bruno killed by food laced with nails, sparking outrage in Italy CBS News
- Italian 'hero' sniffer dog killed with nail-filled sausages BBC
- Hero Italian police dog killed after eating nail-laced sausages — his trainer issues warning to suspects: ‘YOU WILL PAY’ New York Post
- Italy outraged at killing of police bloodhound, found dead after eating food laced with nails AP News
- Italy Police Dog Killed New Castle News
UK threatens further action against Israel if Gaza ceasefire proposal fails
Top British diplomat David Lammy says the US-backed aid distribution mechanism in Gaza is 'not doing a good job'.
With Indus Waters Treaty in the balance, Pakistan braces for more water woes – NPR
- With Indus Waters Treaty in the balance, Pakistan braces for more water woes NPR
- Can India stop Pakistan’s river water — and will it spark a new war? Al Jazeera
- Quid pro quo plus: Pak Minister calls response to Indian strikes the new normal India Today
- Press Release – DPM/ FM Dar Delivers Major Foreign Policy Address at ISSI’s 52nd Anniversary Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)
- Indus water diversion plan set to trigger political row Tribune India
Israel plans to concentrate entire Gaza population into ‘humanitarian city’ – Middle East Eye
- Israel plans to concentrate entire Gaza population into 'humanitarian city' Middle East Eye
- Israeli defence minister’s Gaza proposal marks escalation from incitement of war crimes to official planning for mass forced displacement The Guardian
- Israel’s defense minister plans to relocate displaced Palestinians to restricted area in southern Gaza, Israeli media reports CNN
- Israeli defence minister plans to move Gaza's population to camp in Rafah BBC
- Katz calls for confining all Gazans in ‘humanitarian city’ built over Rafah’s ruins The Times of Israel
Iran rejects Trump’s claims it asked for relaunch of nuclear talks
Trump and his US envoy to Middle East both claimed talks could happen next week, following Iranian president's comments.