- Israel targeted my colleague in an airstrike, claiming that he was a Hamas fighter. Israel is lying. Mondoweiss
- LIVE: Israel kills at least 30 in Gaza as 10,000 need medical evacuation Al Jazeera
- Israeli Airstrike in Gaza City Leaves Many Dead, Health Officials There Say The New York Times
- Israeli strike kills 29 people in Gaza City house, medics say Reuters
- IDF reportedly kills Hamas leader as it attacks 45 terror targets in 24 hours in Gaza The Jerusalem Post
China’s Military Buildup Threatens Indo-Pacific Region Security – U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)
- China's Military Buildup Threatens Indo-Pacific Region Security U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)
- Hearing on Indo-Pacific Security Challenges C-SPAN
- Deterrence in Decline: How US Is Rethinking Its Role in the Face of Chinas Expanding Military Reach Army Recognition
- China racing to outpace US with nuclear, conventional, cyber, space capabilities, warn top Pentagon officials theweek.in
- HASC Chair Says ‘Accelerate AUKUS’ To Deter China, North Korea Defense Daily
US stocks surge after White House pauses some tariffs for talks
But Trump also raises tariffs on goods from China to at least 125% "effective immediately".
US pauses higher tariffs for most countries after market havoc, but hits China harder
Trump authorises a "lowered reciprocal tariff of 10%" for most countries, except China, while negotiations continue.
King and Queen meet Pope Francis at Vatican on their anniversary
The King meets the Pope despite a planned state visit being postponed due to the pontiff's ill health.
Houthi rebels claim downing of US drone over Yemen
Houthi rebels claim to have shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Yemen’s Al-Jawf, with images showing flaming wreckage.
China retaliates against Trump’s ‘trade tyranny’ with 84% tariffs
Manufacturers and exporters are scrambling after 104% tariff on China-made goods comes into effect.
At least 35 killed in Israeli attack on Gaza residential block
Medical sources tell Al Jazeera at least 35 killed and dozens of others wounded in Israeli attack on Gaza City.
Hamas calls on UK government to remove it from list of banned terrorist groups
The Palestinian Islamist organisation, which launched deadly 7 October attacks on Israel, says it is a ‘resistance movement’ and no threat to Britain
The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has submitted a legal filing saying it should be removed from the UK government’s list of proscribed terrorist groups.
Hamas, which carried out the 7 October 2023 attacks on southern Israel, in which more than 1,200 people, mainly civilians, were killed and a further 250 taken hostage, is arguing that it is not a terrorist group but “a Palestinian Islamic liberation and resistance movement whose goal is to liberate Palestine and confront the Zionist project”.
Continue reading...King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Pope Francis on their anniversary – Vatican News
- King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Pope Francis on their anniversary Vatican News
- King Charles and Queen Camilla pay a surprise visit to recovering Pope Francis during Italy trip CNN
- Pope Francis meets privately with King Charles and Queen Camilla during his Vatican convalescence AP News
- King and Queen meet Pope Francis at Vatican on their anniversary BBC
- King Charles urges close ties in a historic speech to Italy's parliament as war rages in Europe Yahoo
Zelenskyy says at least 155 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia in Ukraine
China's foreign ministry says it is 'absolutely groundless' to suggest many Chinese citizens were fighting in Ukraine.
Hundreds of Israeli Medics Demand to Prosecute IDF Soldiers Who Killed 15 Aid Workers in Gaza – Haaretz
- Hundreds of Israeli Medics Demand to Prosecute IDF Soldiers Who Killed 15 Aid Workers in Gaza Haaretz
- How Palestinian first responders ended up in a mass grave in Gaza The Washington Post
- 'We collected his body instead of celebrating Eid' - mother of killed Gaza medic BBC
- Know their Names: The Gaza Red Crescent paramedics Israel attacked Al Jazeera
- In a break from U.S., British PM calls for probe into Israel's killing of emergency workers in Gaza NBC News
‘The Economist’ editor unpacks the ‘biggest trade policy shock’ of Trump’s tariffs – NPR
- 'The Economist' editor unpacks the 'biggest trade policy shock' of Trump's tariffs NPR
- Trump Tariffs Live Updates: China Hit With 104% Tariffs as Stocks Slump The New York Times
- Donald Trump drops tariff bombshell, sparks trade war, then applies brakes: How we got here Hindustan Times
- What would a US-China trade war do to the world economy? BBC
- Trump’s incoherent trade policy will do lasting damage The Economist
Despair as death toll from Dominican Republic nightclub collapse rises
Rescue workers are searching for survivors of the incident, which killed at least 124 people and injured more than 150 others.
Ukraine says more than 150 Chinese mercenaries are fighting for Russia in Ukraine – AP News
- Ukraine says more than 150 Chinese mercenaries are fighting for Russia in Ukraine AP News
- Ukraine knows of more Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, says Zelenskyy The Guardian
- China Dismisses Ukraine’s Assertion That ‘Many’ Chinese Are Fighting for Russia The New York Times
- Ukraine says it captured two Chinese nationals fighting in Russian army CNN
- Zelenskyy says at least 155 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia in Ukraine Al Jazeera
Prince Harry’s ‘life is at stake’ over security arrangements, says lawyer – The Guardian
- Prince Harry’s ‘life is at stake’ over security arrangements, says lawyer The Guardian
- Prince Harry's step back from royals led to 'unique' circumstances, court told BBC
- Prince Harry rushed out of court due to security precaution after fan outburst USA Today
- Prince Harry and King Charles dodge each other ahead of court appeal over security: expert Fox News
- Prince Harry Leaves Courtroom amid Woman’s Outburst at Press People.com
Justice Department suggests US agencies are free to disregard judge’s order in law firm dispute – AP News
- Justice Department suggests US agencies are free to disregard judge's order in law firm dispute AP News
- Justice Dept. Criticizes Another Federal Judge for Blocking a Trump Executive Order The New York Times
- Attorney General Bondi blasts judge who blocked executive order targeting law firm Trump sought to punish CNN
- Bondi denounces judge overseeing challenge to Trump order targeting Jenner & Block law firm CBS News
- Beloved Zurich Zoo gorilla is euthanized after years of declining health The Derrick
Judges take steps to block removals of five Venezuelans held in Texas and New York
Actions allow the detained men to fight the government’s attempt to remove them under rarely invoked law
Federal judges in New York and Texas on Wednesday took legal action to block the government from moving five Venezuelans out of the country until they can fight the government’s attempt to remove them under a rarely invoked law that gives the president the power to imprison and deport noncitizens in times of war.
The men were identified as belonging to the Tren de Aragua gang, a claim their lawyers dispute.
Continue reading...IDF advances in Gaza, expands buffer zone to pressure Hamas, but no fighting taking place – The Times of Israel
- IDF advances in Gaza, expands buffer zone to pressure Hamas, but no fighting taking place The Times of Israel
- Israeli Military Expands Ground Operations in Gaza City The New York Times
- Israel preparing to turn Rafah – one-fifth of Gaza – into part of buffer zone Haaretz
- Katz: All of Rafah will be evacuated and turned into a security buffer Ynetnews
- Israeli forces seen building positions in Gaza as they take more ground Reuters
Germany is back, says Merz, after sealing government deal
The chancellor-in-waiting's conservatives have reached a coalition agreement with Germany's Social Democrats, five months after the last government collapsed.