Storm Boris: Rooftop rescues after floods overwhelm Italian town
People climbed on roofs and buildings collapsed as Storm Boris battered northern Italy.
Police in southern Pakistan shoot dead blasphemy suspect
Killing comes a week after an officer fatally wounded another suspect held on accusations of blasphemy
Police in southern Pakistan have shot dead a blasphemy suspect during an alleged shootout with armed men, in the second such killing in a week.
Police identified the man as Shah Nawaz, a doctor in the Umerkot district in the southern Sindh province, who had gone into hiding two days ago after being accused of insulting Islam’s prophet Muhammad and sharing blasphemous content on social media.
Continue reading...Video captures Israeli soldiers pushing dead bodies from roof
Video from the occupied West Bank town of Qabatiya shows Israeli soldiers pushing dead bodies off a roof.
Against All Enemies
Inside violent US far-right groups, the role played by military veterans and the threat they pose to democracy.
Violent protests erupt in Martinique over high cost of living with 14 injured
French Caribbean island sees scenes of vehicles engulfed in flames and gutted buildings as officials impose curfew
Officials in the French Caribbean island of Martinique have imposed a 9pm to 5am curfew in parts of its capital to quell escalating violent protests over the high cost of living.
According to Radio France International (RFI), at least 14 people, including 11 police, have been injured – some by firearms – as alarming scenes on social media showed vehicles engulfed in flames, gutted buildings and heavily geared riot police marching towards the protests.
Continue reading...Israeli front-controlled manufacturing process likeliest explanation for attacks on Hezbollah
Reports that sabotaged pagers and walkie-talkies were made by Israeli front company with links to Europe
A meticulous manufacturing operation, probably controlled by an Israeli front company, is emerging as the most likely way thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies containing hidden explosives ended up in the hands of Hezbollah operatives.
Experts said the sabotaged devices appeared to use small amounts of military grade plastic explosives that could be carefully assembled only over a period of time, amid reports that they were manufactured by an Israeli front company with links to Europe.
Continue reading...The Tiny, Feisty Hippo Stealing the Internet’s Heart Isn’t Just Cute. She’s Accomplishing Something Big. – Slate
- The Tiny, Feisty Hippo Stealing the Internet’s Heart Isn’t Just Cute. She’s Accomplishing Something Big. Slate
- Moo Deng, celebrity baby pygmy hippo, has Thailand zoo worried NBC News
- Moo Deng the baby hippo finds fame as a small Thai zoo's online "bouncy pork" sensation CBS News
- How Moo Deng the pygmy hippo is different from common hippos National Geographic
- ‘I set a goal to make her famous’: the baby pygmy hippo who became a giant online The Guardian
Lawmakers, teachers clash over upcoming Florida constitutional amendment
Closely watched constitutional amendment in the US state threatens to deepen political divisions over education policy.
Hezbollah chief denounces Israeli attacks as warplane sonic booms rattle Beirut – Reuters
- Hezbollah chief denounces Israeli attacks as warplane sonic booms rattle Beirut Reuters
- Lebanon rocked by deadly walkie-talkie and pager attacks CNN
- Hezbollah chief vows ‘punishment’ of Israel after explosive device attacks The Guardian
- A New Era in Sabotage: Turning Ordinary Devices Into Grenades, on a Mass Scale The New York Times
- What to know about the two waves of deadly explosions that hit Lebanon and Syria The Associated Press
Iran warns Israel of ‘crushing response’ after attacks on Hezbollah
Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander promises 'destruction' of Israel after communication device blasts.
Storm Boris batters Italy after wreaking havoc in central Europe
The storm has hit the north-east and central regions of Italy, days after causing widespread flooding in central Europe.
Pentagon Worries Israel Is Close to Launching Ground War in Lebanon – The Wall Street Journal
Israel declares ‘new phase’ of war after Hezbollah device blasts in Lebanon – NBC News
Can Israel fight on two fronts?
Hezbollah is weighing its options after two days of remote attacks targeted its members and civilians.
CIA officer who sexually assaulted dozens of women given 30-year sentence
Veteran officer with US spy agency found guilty of sexually assaulting dozens of women while stationed around the world.
Lebanese army detonates electronic device found on village street
Lebanese forces carried out a controlled explosion of an electronic device found on a street in Klayaa Thursday.
Hezbollah’s Nasrallah says Israel’s Lebanon attacks crossed ‘all red lines’
Nasrallah says attacks on communication devices are a 'declaration of war' by Israel and Hezbollah will retaliate.
‘Sidelining antiwar voices’: US Uncommitted Movement not endorsing Harris
Group says Donald Trump must be stopped but Kamala Harris's inaction on Gaza makes endorsement impossible.
Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russian ammo depots aim to starve its bombing campaign – Business Insider
- Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russian ammo depots aim to starve its bombing campaign Business Insider
- Russia Stockpiled Missiles In Toropets; Ukraine Hit It With 100 Drones Forbes
- Video shows explosions after drone attack on Russian ammunition depot CNN
- Ukrainian drone attack triggers earthquake-sized blast at arsenal in Russia's Tver region Reuters
- Ukraine drone attacks Russian ammo depot in Toropets, Tver NBC News
Elon Musk is a threat to Brazil’s democracy
Under the guise of defending free speech, the tech mogul is attempting to assert dominance over Brazil's judiciary.