Trump electricity stance
We compare and contrast Trump’s reaction to Canada’s surcharges and his silence on Israel cutting Gaza’s power.
Australia moves to arm troops with anti-ship missiles as China threat looms – Reuters
- Australia moves to arm troops with anti-ship missiles as China threat looms Reuters
- Chinese Warships Circle Australia and Leave It Feeling ‘Near-Naked’ The New York Times
- Map Shows Chinese Navy Encircling US Ally in New Show of Force Newsweek
- China’s Navy Sends a Steady Drumbeat of Ships Around Australia RealClearDefense
- The PLAN’s Tasman Sea Drill: A Military Response to AUKUS The Jamestown Foundation
Trump’s steel, aluminium tariffs: How are targeted countries responding?
Some countries are fighting back with retaliatory tariffs, others are seeking exemptions and are trying to negotiate.
US team lands in Moscow for Ukraine talks as Russia takes Sudzha – BBC.com
- US team lands in Moscow for Ukraine talks as Russia takes Sudzha BBC.com
- Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say Reuters
- Russia says it does not want a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine Financial Times
- Document prepared for Kremlin outlines hard-line negotiating stance The Washington Post
- Russia-Ukraine War Live Updates: U.S. Negotiators Head to Moscow The New York Times
Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of Catholic church in hospital
The leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics is recovering from double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli hospital.
The return of Erik Prince: How a notorious military contractor maneuvered his way back inside Trump’s orbit – CNN
- The return of Erik Prince: How a notorious military contractor maneuvered his way back inside Trump’s orbit CNN
- Notorious contractor gaining key allies as he pitches 'radioactive' plans to Trump: report NewsBreak
- Like Musk's security being deputized, Viceroy Erik Prince's Freikorps stands ready to deport people Daily Kos
- Trump’s Deportation Drive Stalls—Is Erik Prince’s Private Army Back on the Table? Mintpress News
Football diehards and Argentinian retirees protest pension reform
Riot police used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon to try to disperse stone-throwing protesters.
Video: Questions in Pakistan over train hijacking
Security forces in Pakistan say they have killed all 33 separatist fighters behind a deadly attack on a train.
Israel’s attacks on reproductive healthcare in Gaza ‘genocidal’: UN probe
UN experts say Israel 'intentionally attacked and destroyed' the Palestinian territory’s main fertility centre.
Trump trade comments
We compare and contrast Donald Trump’s changing position on trade deals, even those he’s previously signed and endorsed.
Putin demands Kursk total victory ahead of Moscow talks with Trump envoy – ABC News
- Putin demands Kursk total victory ahead of Moscow talks with Trump envoy ABC News
- Russia says it has recaptured key Kursk region town, as Trump says peace is ‘up to Russia now’ CNN
- Putin presses Russia's battlefield advantage ahead of talks with US on Ukraine ceasefire Reuters
- Putin Visits Kursk to Cheer Russian Troops Trying to Oust Ukraine The New York Times
- BBC Verify: Ukraine loses territory to Russia in Kursk BBC.com
Israel aid claims
We compare and contrast Israel’s claim that food has been entering Gaza with a report suggesting 83% of aid was blocked
Naples residents camp outdoors after overnight quake
Many people in and around the Italian city spend the night on the streets and in their cars, fearing aftershocks.
Naples residents camp outdoors after overnight quake – BBC.com
- Naples residents camp outdoors after overnight quake BBC.com
- Naples struck by 4.4-magnitude quake causing minor damage and light injuries The Associated Press
- Earthquake Rocks Italy's Naples, More Shocks May Follow: 'So Much Fear' Newsweek
- One injured, schools closed as strong earthquake strikes Naples area Yahoo
- Naples rocked by strongest earthquake in 40 YEARS as 'city awoken by huge roar' and residents forced to sleep in cars GB News
Duterte supporters call for his release from ICC
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s supporters have held a rally to call for his release.
Hungary threatens to cancel sanctions on 2,000 Russians unless EU exempts Mikhail Fridman – Financial Times
- Hungary threatens to cancel sanctions on 2,000 Russians unless EU exempts Mikhail Fridman Financial Times
- EU Poised to Back Extension of Sanctions on Russian Tycoons Bloomberg
- Race against time to make Hungary renew EU sanctions before deadline Euronews
- Hungary seeks removal of Russian oligarch Fridman from EU sanctions list, FT reports. Kyiv Independent
- Hungary upholds veto against Russia sanctions roll-over as talks continue EURACTIV
Influencer who stole baby wombat criticised by Australian PM
Influencer who stole baby wombat criticised by Australian PM.
Rubio could face an unfriendly reception from close G7 allies over Trump’s policies – The Associated Press
- Rubio could face an unfriendly reception from close G7 allies over Trump’s policies The Associated Press
- Welcome to Canada, Marco Rubio POLITICO
- Rubio says G7 won't discuss US 'takeover' of Canada Reuters Canada
- G7 foreign ministers to discuss Ukraine conflict amid ceasefire push Voice of America
- Rubio says Trump’s ‘51st state’ plan not on G7 summit agenda in Canada The Guardian
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign deal to end long-running border dispute – Reuters
- Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign deal to end long-running border dispute Reuters
- Border Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan Department of State
- Kyrgyzstan And Tajikistan's Border Agreement: Deal Of The Century? Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
- UN chief hails Kyrgyz-Tajik border treaty breakthrough UN News
- Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Reach Historic Border Delimitation Agreement The Jamestown Foundation
Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle – Reuters
- Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle Reuters
- Arrested Philippine ex-President Duterte to face legacy of thousands killed in drug crackdown The Associated Press
- Ex-Philippine leader Duterte takes responsibility for drug war as he faces possible ICC trial NBC News
- How Duterte went from boasting about killing drug dealers to facing trial for crimes against humanity CNN
- Situation in the Philippines: Rodrigo Roa Duterte in ICC custody the International Criminal Court