- Sally Rooney is a writer, not a terrorist New Statesman
- Actors, writers condemn UK anti-terror law targeting Sally Rooney Al Jazeera
- ‘It feels quite frightening’: readers rush to snap up Sally Rooney books as stocks dwindle amid Palestine Action ban The Guardian
- Paul Mescal, Daisy Edgar-Jones Back Normal People Author Sally Rooney The Hollywood Reporter
- Blighty newsletter: The tinpot “terrorists” The Economist
Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX
Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.
Gambia to pay victims of Yahya Jammeh’s rule from proceeds of his seized US mansion
The Gambia has confirmed receiving $2.5m from the sale of the house in Maryland.
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal: Champions League – Predictions, Olise, lineups
Bayern Munich host Arsenal on Wednesday, as the teams clash for the 16th time in Europe's premier club competition.
Israeli soldiers mock Lebanese home they rigged with explosives
Israeli soldiers in Southern Lebanon are seen ‘jokingly’ giving a tour of a displaced family’s home.
Europe is in trouble, and it is blaming Muslims
A recent European Parliament resolution shows the European mainstream is fully embracing an Islamophobic agenda.
‘It’s hard for us’: Paris small businesses bear brunt of protest violence
Shopkeepers - including those from immigrant backgrounds - count losses from violence last weekend.
‘I am still traumatised’: French police accused of brutalising minors
Police violence and use of crowd-control weapons deepen mistrust between French authorities and demonstrators.
Soft-spoken David Pocock has big ambitions – but first he wants politicians to ‘double down’ on kindness
Independent senator’s goals ‘much bigger’ than prime ministership, he reveals in first speech to National Press Club
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He’s six foot tall and full of muscle, but David Pocock’s real strength is often sounding like the most sensible, commonsense voice in the room.
At his first speech to the National Press Club on Wednesday, he said he wasn’t launching a bid for prime minister – no matter how much some people might like the softly spoken senator to have more say in federal politics.
A 25% tax on gas exports, which he said could fund anything from boosting welfare to health reforms and aged care.
A 5% levy on datacentres to capture more benefits from the AI boom.
Transparency reforms to shine a light on lobbyists, secret meetings with politicians and vested interests.
Continue reading...Thousands march in Greece over public education failures as Macron blasts ‘stupid’ commentary on French protests – as it happened – The Guardian
- Thousands march in Greece over public education failures as Macron blasts ‘stupid’ commentary on French protests – as it happened The Guardian
- Thousands of Greek students, teachers protest over education, pay Reuters
- Thousands of students and teachers march through Greek capital to protest high cost of living AP News
- Syntagma Square tent protest over housing crisis, on eve of student march eKathimerini.com
- Inspired by France, Greek students protest as rising costs affect education Baltimore Sun
Kremlin warned Germany after Leipzig airport sabotage that it won’t be the last attack, WSJ reports – Meduza
- Kremlin warned Germany after Leipzig airport sabotage that it won’t be the last attack, WSJ reports Meduza
- Exclusive | Airfield Attack Marked Opening Shot in Putin’s Stepped-Up Sabotage Campaign WSJ
- Russian Strikes Rise Across NATO’s Eastern Flank Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)
- A Failed Drone Attack Unmasked Russia’s Secret Army of Accidental Spies Popular Mechanics
- Leipzig Was Only the Beginning—Putin Reportedly Orders New Sabotage Campaign Against NATO UNITED24 Media
Witkoff in Russia for Putin meeting after ‘positive’ talks with Zelenskyy
Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Witkoff's talks with Zelenskyy as 'positive', as efforts to end war intensify.
The right to enforce civil rights is under attack in the US
The Trump administration and conservative courts are making it harder to challenge civil rights violations.
A viable path to peace in Ukraine – Asia Times
- A viable path to peace in Ukraine Asia Times
- Opinion | The U.S. is pushing for Ukraine peace talks. Is Putin interested? The Washington Post
- Rosenberg: US diplomatic push offers little hope for imminent Ukraine peace BBC
- The political calculus of peace in Ukraine The Kyiv Independent
- Kiev and the United States are ready to compromise, but Moscow has all the trumps — an overview of the situation and a forecast EADaily
Katya Adler: France divided over who to blame for riots and what to learn from them
In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history.
Man United’s Carrick doesn’t ‘need reassurance’ despite team’s horror start
Manchester United manager's troubles grow as seven players are out injured before a Champions League trip to Como.
Who owns India’s textile traditions in age of AI-enabled mass production?
Technological tools meant to preserve a craft are now able to digitally reproduce it without involving the craftsperson.
Foden shines as Man City rout Athens 5-1 despite Haaland, Semenyo injuries
Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City bounced back from last week's loss to PSG despite off-field troubles.
Gaza children face worsening food shortages as prices rise and aid is cut
Families say they are struggling to provide nutritious meals for their children as commercial supplies are disrupted.
Pakistan arrests man wanted by US over $126m postage fraud case
Faheem Akram allegedly sold more than 5 million fake postage labels for a fixed price of $2 a piece.