- After a night of terror in Kyiv, the search for dead goes on BBC
- Russia pummels Kyiv with drones and missiles, killing at least 15 NPR
- Clashes erupt in southwestern Ukraine over church control amid shift away from Moscow-affiliated clergy The Kyiv Independent
- Russia hits Kyiv with deadliest attack of the year; G-7 avoids talk of Ukraine The Washington Post
- Kyiv rescuers continue to find more bodies as death toll from latest Russian aerial attack climbs to 28 PBS
Nippon Steel acquires US Steel for $14.9bn after months of struggle
The deal also allows US President Donald Trump to appoint a board member.
Iran war gives Netanyahu political breathing room in Israel
Israeli PM faced uncertain future amid no-confidence vote, but confrontation with Iran unites Israel's politicians.
‘They sang about my family’s death’: Father’s anger exposes divide in Israeli society
An Iranian missile killed Kasem's family in an Arab-majority town in Israel. The response shone a light on deep social issues.
Iran missile strikes: Father’s anger exposes divide in Israeli society – BBC
- Iran missile strikes: Father's anger exposes divide in Israeli society BBC
- Are Israel's safe rooms ineffective and bomb shelters preferable during Iranian attacks? Haaretz
- I spoke to the Israelis shaken by Iran’s bunker-busting missiles The Telegraph
- Five more victims of Iranian missile strikes in Petah Tikva and Haifa named The Times of Israel
- As Iran Fires at Israel, Palestinians Get Caught in the Crossfire The New York Times
Spanish blackout report: Power plants meant to stabilize voltage didn’t – Ars Technica
- Spanish blackout report: Power plants meant to stabilize voltage didn’t Ars Technica
- Spain Blames Planning Missteps and Technical Problems for Huge Power Outage The New York Times
- Blackout in Spain and Portugal caused by 'voltage surge' dw.com
- Spain's government blames huge blackout on grid regulator and private firms BBC
- Explainer: What caused the Iberian power outage and what happens next? Reuters
Dozens of MEPs to attend Budapest Pride in defiance of Viktor Orbán
As many as 70 said to be planning to show solidarity at LGBTQ+ march after Hungary’s PM tried to ban it
Dozens of MEPs are expected to attend the Pride march in Budapest this month, in defiance of the Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, who has tried to ban the event.
In a debate in the European parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs from liberal, left and green groups pledged to be in Budapest on 28 June for the parade to show solidarity with gay Hungarians.
Continue reading...Iranian regime collapse would be serious blow for Russia
While some in Moscow have tried to put positive spin on Israel’s assault, Kremlin risks losing key strategic partner
When a group of Russian and Iranian foreign policy officials arranged to meet in Moscow for a conference titled “Russian-Iranian cooperation in a changing world”, they probably did not anticipate just how timely that phrase would turn out to be.
Seated around a table on Wednesday at the President hotel near the Kremlin, officials from both sides were forced to confront a stark new reality: Iran’s regime – a key ally of Moscow – is facing its most serious threat in decades.
Continue reading...Echoes of Brexit as Starmer is pressed to seize initiative on human rights | Jessica Elgot
Labour MPs fighting Reform want action and a European renegotiation looks unappealing. How would the PM sell a third way?
Can a lefty human rights lawyer be the one to take on Britain’s uneasy relationship with the European convention on human rights (ECHR)?
It is the most unlikely of causes for Keir Starmer. But there is a growing feeling in government that he should seize the initiative.
Continue reading...Ships advised to keep their distance from Iran around Hormuz Strait – Reuters
- Ships advised to keep their distance from Iran around Hormuz Strait Reuters
- Former Iranian minister calls for Iranian control over Strait of Hormuz Reuters
- Wall Street isn’t freaking out about Israel and Iran yet. This could change their minds CNN
- Strait of Hormuz oil flows at risk amid Israel-Iran tensions dw.com
- Visual analysis: GPS interference raises risk of accidents in Strait of Hormuz Financial Times
Foreign students face uncertainty under Trump’s shifting visa policies
Trump administration's battle with Harvard and Columbia leaves some students in California exploring options elsewhere.
The propaganda war between Israel and Iran
As Israel and Iran launch strikes against each other, a parallel propaganda war is taking place.
Angst over Gaza set aside as Netanyahu’s critics back him over Iran – Reuters
- Angst over Gaza set aside as Netanyahu's critics back him over Iran Reuters
- Taking on Israel’s greatest foe has banished Netanyahu’s political troubles in an instant CNN
- Israelis reeling from Iranian barrages brace for a new kind of war The Washington Post
- Israel tried to break Iran – but it may have actually helped unite it Al Jazeera
- Israel and Iran at War: 'Trump and Netanyahu Set a Trap for the Iranians' Haaretz
India is a perpetrator of foreign interference, Canadian intelligence agency says – Reuters
- India is a perpetrator of foreign interference, Canadian intelligence agency says Reuters
- India and Canada Move to Mend Ties Damaged by Sikh Activists’s Killing The New York Times
- Watch: Canada PM asked if Nijjar murder came up in meeting with Modi. His reply was… Hindustan Times
- Canadian intelligence accuses India over Sikh’s killing as Carney meets Modi The Guardian
- India and Canada signal a reset of relations nearly two years after assassination of Sikh separatist CNN
Macron sounds ‘chaos’ warning over Iran regime change
Israel's strikes on Iran began with nuclear sites, but talk of 'regime change' is now out in the open.
Israel-Iran conflict rages with ongoing aerial strikes amid war of words
Iran's Khamenei warns US of 'irreparable consequences' if it launches strikes as Trump claims Iran is 'defenceless'.
Czech fake dentist gave root canals after reading online instructions
Man, 22, and two relatives charged after setting up surgery and performing complex operations for two years, police say.
Regime change won’t stop Iran from pursuing nuclear ambitions – Financial Times
- Regime change won’t stop Iran from pursuing nuclear ambitions Financial Times
- Was Iran months away from producing a nuclear bomb? BBC
- Exclusive | Israel Built Its Case for War With Iran on New Intelligence. The U.S. Didn’t Buy It. WSJ
- Israeli and U.S. intelligence differ on status of Iran's nuclear program. Who's right? NPR
- UN Says It Has Lost Track of Iran’s Near-Bomb-Grade Uranium Bloomberg.com
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How has Iran managed to pierce through Israel’s air defence systems?
Hypersonic missiles, among other techniques, can trick air defence systems.