The United States of Conspiracy
Another assassination attempt on Donald Trump reveals mistrust in the media and conspiracy theories fill the gap.
Liberals claim victory in Nepean byelection ahead of state poll
Anthony Marsh appears to be in commanding position in significant boost to opposition leader Jess Wilson
The Liberals have claimed victory in a key Victorian byelection seen as a preview of what to expect when the rest of the state hits the polls in November.
As counting continued in the Mornington peninsula seat of Nepean, the Liberal candidate, Anthony Marsh, appeared to be in a commanding position in a significant boost to opposition leader Jess Wilson.
Continue reading...These 49 Mind-Blowing Photos Are Shaking Up My Concept Of Time And History – BuzzFeed
The dark side of Gaza’s new fancy cafes and restaurants
The new establishments popping up in the devastated Strip reveal a new genocidal reality.
Mali probes soldiers suspected of involvement in military base attacks
Five army personnel, including three active-duty soldiers, identified as suspects in last week's coordinated attacks.
‘They don’t belong in our environment’: US vineyards battle spotted lanternflies as invasive insects spread
From Virginia to New York, the bugs drain vines, cut yields and leave growers resorting to one simple fix: squash them
Around grape harvest time about three years ago, an employee at Zephaniah Farm Vineyard in Leesburg, Virginia, noticed bugs, about 1in long with gray and black wings and a bright red underwing, atop some trees.
While the insects were pretty, they were there for the grapevines and not welcome guests at the vineyard, which sits atop a farm that the Zephaniah family has run since 1949.
Continue reading...Israeli air strikes on Lebanon kill 41 people in 24-hours
Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2 increases to 2,659, 8,183 injured.
Flotilla activists return to Istanbul after Israel detains them at sea
Global Sumud Flotilla activists have arrived in Istanbul after Israel intercepted their Gaza-bound aid convoy at sea.
Rallies under way as workers gather for International Labour Day
Workers, activists and trade unions around the world marked May Day with rallies on Friday.
Official lineup confirmed for second series of The Celebrity Traitors
Actors Richard E Grant, Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey among star-studded cast hoping for victory as BBC’s hit spin-off series returns to screens
Considering the Traitors is a game of murderous treachery played out in a castle, the Shakespearian actors in the cast of the new celebrity spin-off series should be well set.
Oscar-winner Richard E Grant, acclaimed actor Michael Sheen and The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey are among the thespians vying for victory this year, all of who have the Bard on their CV.
Continue reading...U.K. prime minister urges tougher action at some Gaza protests after antisemitic attacks – CBS News
- U.K. prime minister urges tougher action at some Gaza protests after antisemitic attacks CBS News
- Organisers challenge Starmer’s threat to ban some pro-Palestine marches The Guardian
- Protests may need to be stopped in some cases, PM suggests BBC
- U.K. Vows Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Protests After Latest Antisemitic Attack WSJ
- UK PM Starmer says there could be new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches Reuters
Yemen says oil tanker hijacked off Shabwa coast, heads towards Somali waters – Reuters
- Yemen says oil tanker hijacked off Shabwa coast, heads towards Somali waters Reuters
- Oil Tanker Hijacking Stokes New Fear in Gulf Region The New York Times
- Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia BBC
- Why is piracy rising off Somalia again — and is the Iran war responsible? Al Jazeera
- 'Renewed surge in Somali piracy': Oil tanker M/T EUREKA hijacked off Yemen coast The Jerusalem Post
Yemen says oil tanker hijacked off Shabwa coast, heads towards Somali waters – Yahoo
- Yemen says oil tanker hijacked off Shabwa coast, heads towards Somali waters Yahoo
- Oil Tanker Hijacking Stokes Fear of Links Between Houthi Rebels and Somali Pirates The New York Times
- Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia BBC
- Fears of resurgence in Somali piracy after three vessels hijacked in a week The Guardian
- Suspected pirates steer cargo vessel towards Somalia Al Jazeera
Rescuers release humpback whale that was stranded off German coast
Calf was transported by water-filled barge in operation deemed ‘inadvisable’ because of low chance of survival
Rescuers have released a young humpback whale that became a national sensation after it was beached in shallow waters off the coast in Germany, although marine experts have said its chances of survival are low.
The whale, variously nicknamed Timmy or Hope, was released into the North Sea off Denmark after being transported there in a water-filled barge by rescuers.
Continue reading...NATO assessing details of US troop withdrawal from Germany
US says it plans to pull about 5,000 troops out of Germany over next six to 12 months amid feud with European allies.
Starmer urges tougher action against Gaza protests in UK following antisemitic attacks – AP News
- Starmer urges tougher action against Gaza protests in UK following antisemitic attacks AP News
- Organisers challenge Starmer’s threat to ban some pro-Palestine marches The Guardian
- U.K. Vows Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Protests After Latest Antisemitic Attack WSJ
- UK’s Starmer eyes banning some pro-Palestine protests Al Jazeera
- Protests may need to be stopped in some cases, PM suggests BBC
Two detained Gaza flotilla leaders brought to Israel for questioning – The Times of Israel
- Two detained Gaza flotilla leaders brought to Israel for questioning The Times of Israel
- Activists’ detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike AP News
- Sinking the ‘condom flotilla’: How Israel took control of the Global Sumud Flotilla narrative The Jerusalem Post
- The Board of Peace Speaks Up About Hamas WSJ
- Activists tried to deliver aid to Gaza. They were met with drone attacks and imprisonment. Mother Jones
US to delay arms shipments to Europe, potentially affecting Ukraine, FT reports – The Kyiv Independent
- US to delay arms shipments to Europe, potentially affecting Ukraine, FT reports The Kyiv Independent
- Trump’s Plans to Boost Weapons Production Might Not Deliver for Years The New York Times
- Poland has not received signals suggesting delays in Patriot deliveries, says defence minister Reuters
- US warns Europe of delays to arms shipments as Iran war drains stockpiles Financial Times
- Norway informed it may face weapons delivery delays from US Breaking Defense
Winners, losers and a PM on the brink – what to expect in next week’s elections – BBC
- Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections BBC
- The Weekly Rundown: U.K. Elections, Iran War Resumption Risk Stratfor
- How power in Scotland ended up in all the wrong places The Herald
- The Stakes of the Next UK General Election The American Conservative
- Too many journalists are missing the point ahead of Holyrood election The National Scot
Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.