- Russia, North Korea agree 'long-term' military cooperation DW.com
- Ukraine war: North Korea's Kim Jong Un reaffirms support for Russia BBC
- North Korea Opens Memorial Museum for Troops Killed in Russia-Ukraine War Military.com
- Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un strengthens military ties with Russia and hails soldiers who fought in Kursk The Guardian
- North Korea opens museum commemorating troops killed fighting for Russia Al Jazeera
Oil prices rise amid stalled US-Iran peace talks
Brent crude rises more than 2 percent after Washington and Tehran fail to hold second round of talks in Pakistan.
Missing 5-year-old girl likely abducted from Outback home, police say
Police are searching for a man recently released from prison over her disappearance.
Michael moonwalks to $217m opening weekend, shattering box office records for a biopic
Michael Jackson biopic has shrugged off controversy, bad reviews and a troubled production to take $217m worldwide, including $97m in North America
Michael, the big-budget Michael Jackson biopic, has shrugged off bad reviews and a troubled production to launch with a $97m opening in North American theaters, contributing to its enormous $217m (£160m, A$303m) worldwide box office and shattering the record for the biggest biopic opening of all time.
The film, a highly authorised portrayal of the “king of pop” that was co-produced by the Jackson estate and stars Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, took $120.4m internationally and $97m domestic – combining to surpass Oppenheimer’s $180.4m worldwide opening weekend in 2023 and Bohemian Rhapsody’s $124m in 2018.
Continue reading...Lebanon health ministry says Israeli strikes kill 14 in deadliest day since ceasefire began
The Israeli government and Hezbollah have traded blame over breaches to the truce, which is set to run for several more weeks
Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli strikes on the country’s south killed 14 people on Sunday, the deadliest day since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into force over a week ago.
The health ministry said the dead on Sunday included two women and two children, adding that 37 other people were wounded. Israel said one of its soldiers was also killed.
Continue reading...Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan, heads to Russia for more talks – Al Jazeera
Trump and officials ‘likely’ targets of press dinner shooting suspect, authorities believe
The suspect is expected to be charged with assault of a federal officer and using a firearm during a crime of violence, officials have said.
Iran war live: Araghchi to meet Putin; Strait of Hormuz remains shut
Iran's foreign minister heads to Russia as Trump says Iranian leaders can call on the phone if they want to talk.
Video: Israeli ‘ceasefire’ violations on the rise in Gaza
Israel has violated the so-called Gaza “ceasefire” more than 2,400 times. Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami explains.
Canada’s Carney has enjoyed a long political honeymoon. Now comes the test
Global acclaim and domestic political gains have defined Mark Carney's first year as Canada's PM. He now faces pressure to deliver on his bold promises.
Renewable energy will boost national security and protect UK from sabotage, minister says
Widely dispersed wind farms and solar panels are harder to target than fossil fuel power stations, Michael Shanks says
Renewable energy will boost the UK’s national security and make the country more resilient against potential aggression or sabotage, the government’s energy minister has said.
Michael Shanks said widely dispersed wind farms and solar panels were much harder to target than large-scale fossil fuel power stations. They are also not vulnerable to supply shocks, such as the current oil crisis caused by the US-Israel war on Iran and the soaring gas prices that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Continue reading...Fowl play: The criminals stealing elite racing pigeons – CBS News
Mali defence minister killed amid flurry of insurgent attacks
Car bomb kills Sadio Camara at home during coordinated assaults by rebel groups including West African al-Qaida affiliate
Mali’s defence minister was killed in an attack on his residence, the government said on Sunday, a high-profile fatality during coordinated assaults staged the previous day by insurgents including the West African affiliate of al-Qaida.
A car laden with explosives driven by a suicide attacker drove into Sadio Camara’s residence in the town of Kati, the spokesperson, Issa Ousmane Coulibaly, said in a statement read out on state television. A firefight ensued, and Camara sustained injuries from which he later died in a hospital, Coulibaly said, adding that Mali would observe two days of mourning.
Continue reading...The hidden target in US war on Iran may be China – ایران اینترنشنال
- The hidden target in US war on Iran may be China ایران اینترنشنال
- What the U.S.-Iran War Means for China The New Yorker
- Opinion | The Price Beijing Pays for Backing Tehran WSJ
- A look at China’s behind-the-scenes role in Iran war diplomacy AP News
- China Is Winning the Iran War Bloomberg.com
Benjamin Netanyahu meets Christians serving in IDF amid controversy in southern Lebanon – The Jerusalem Post
- Benjamin Netanyahu meets Christians serving in IDF amid controversy in southern Lebanon The Jerusalem Post
- Israel jails two soldiers who damaged and photographed a Jesus statue in Lebanon CNN
- Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon BBC
- Opinion | Israel Is Weaponizing Lebanon’s Diversity The New York Times
- Israeli, Polish foreign ministers spar on X about destroyed Jesus statue EWTN News
Global military spending rises 2.9% despite US decline over Ukraine freeze – Reuters
- Global military spending rises 2.9% despite US decline over Ukraine freeze Reuters
- SIPRI: Record arms spending, again DW.com
- Global military spending hits record $2.9 trillion in 2025 amid growing insecurity France 24
- Trump factor drives up Asia-Pacific military spending at fastest pace since 2009 South China Morning Post
- Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says Yahoo
Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire – BBC
- Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire BBC
- Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon as Israel warns residents to leave towns beyond 'buffer zone' Reuters
- Netanyahu orders army to 'vigorously attack' Hezbollah in Lebanon BBC
- Israel issues forced evacuation orders for southern Lebanon in escalation Al Jazeera
- Lebanon health ministry says Israeli strikes kill 14 in deadliest day since ceasefire began The Guardian
Syria begins first trial for ousted Assad, allies – France 24
- Syria begins first trial for ousted Assad, allies France 24
- Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus AP News
- Syria puts first Assad-era official on trial in Damascus Al Jazeera
- Syrian court begins proceedings against al-Assad and his allies Al Arabiya English
- Syria opens first public trial of former Assad regime official Atef Najib The Jerusalem Post
Malian defense chief is killed in attack that saw jihadis and rebels seize towns and military bases – AP News
- Malian defense chief is killed in attack that saw jihadis and rebels seize towns and military bases AP News
- Mali rattled by ongoing armed attacks: What to know Al Jazeera
- Mali defence minister killed amid flurry of insurgent attacks The Guardian
- Malian defense minister killed in attack as jihadi and rebel forces seized towns and military bases PBS
- Al Qaeda-Linked Militants Launch Major Attacks on Cities Across Mali The New York Times
Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon as Israel warns residents to leave towns beyond ‘buffer zone’ – Reuters
- Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon as Israel warns residents to leave towns beyond 'buffer zone' Reuters
- Netanyahu orders army to 'vigorously attack' Hezbollah in Lebanon BBC
- Israel issues forced evacuation orders for southern Lebanon in escalation Al Jazeera
- Israel says it will attack Hezbollah 'forcefully' as four killed in strikes on southern Lebanon Reuters
- Israeli strikes kill 14, wounds 37 in Lebanon Honolulu Star-Advertiser