- Gunfire heard at Philippine Senate amid standoff with lawmaker facing arrest The Washington Post
- Chaos in Philippines Senate as Duterte Ally Faces Arrest The New York Times
- Former Philippine ‘drug war’ police chief runs away from government agents to avoid international arrest warrant CNN
- Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate where lawmaker is holed up Al Jazeera
- Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate, people told to take cover Reuters
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‘CBS Evening News’ Interrupted As Cameraman Suffers Medical Emergency – Deadline
- 'CBS Evening News' Interrupted As Cameraman Suffers Medical Emergency Deadline
- Exclusive: CBS’ Tony Dokoupil to broadcast from Taiwan after failing to get China visa in time Semafor
- Tony Dokoupil Suddenly Stops CBS Evening Newscast as Cameraman Suffers Medical Emergency Variety
- CBS’ Tony Dokoupil failed to get a Chinese visa to cover Trump’s state visit The Independent
- CBS Evening News medical emergency: Why Tony Dokoupil segment was cut short; first update Hindustan Times
Trump-Xi summit live: US, China leaders holding talks on trade, tech, Iran
Trump and Xi's summit comes at a crucial moment for the global economy, as the war on Iran continues to disrupt trade.
Iran war live: Tehran slams ‘collusion’ as Netanyahu ‘secretly’ visits UAE
Iranian first vice president said Tehran's 'right' to the Strait of Hormuz is 'established and the matter is closed'.
Canadian Judge Deals Blow to Alberta’s Sovereignty Movement on Referendum – WSJ
- Canadian Judge Deals Blow to Alberta’s Sovereignty Movement on Referendum WSJ
- Alberta judge tosses out petition to separate from Canada BBC
- For Danielle Smith and Alberta separatists, no clear path left for referendum after court loss CBC
- Canada court quashes bid by Alberta separatists for independence referendum The Guardian
- Alberta Separation Petition Is Dealt a Court Blow The New York Times
Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel
Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.
Israel’s ruling coalition proposes early elections amid ultra-Orthodox anger at Netanyahu – The Guardian
- Israel’s ruling coalition proposes early elections amid ultra-Orthodox anger at Netanyahu The Guardian
- Israel's government is expected to collapse over ultra-Orthodox military draft NPR
- Coalition files bill to dissolve Knesset, trigger elections within 5 months of dissolution The Times of Israel
- U.S. Vice President Vance Says Progress Is Being Made in Iran Talks Haaretz
- 'Beginning of end of worst gov't in history': Opposition heads react to Knesset dissolution bill The Jerusalem Post
Trump administration offers $100m in aid to Cuba in exchange for reform
Amid an oil blockade against the island, the US blames Cuba's communist leadership for 'standing in the way' of aid.
Remains of second US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
Mariyah Symone Collington and Kendrick Lamont Key Jr, who also died, had fallen off a cliff during an off-duty hike
The remains of the second US army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered, the army said on Wednesday, ending a multinational search operation that deployed air, naval and artificial intelligence assets.
The soldier was identified as Spc Mariyah Symone Collington of Taveres, Florida, the US Army Europe and Africa said in a statement. She was 19 years old.
Continue reading...Typical English roast dinner potentially ‘drenched’ in 102 pesticides, says report
Greenpeace finds cocktail of pesticides including seven banned in EU may have been used on seven categories of vegetables and soft fruit
It is a beautiful early summer Sunday afternoon and you have stopped for a pub lunch. A waiter sets down a roast served with carrots, peas, parsnips, potatoes and onion gravy, and then for pudding, strawberries and cream. It feels like the perfect rustic meal to accompany a day in the country.
However, a report by Greenpeace, published on Thursday, has found that the ingredients of the traditional Sunday roast have potentially been treated with a cocktail of more than 100 pesticides. Data from the Fera pesticide usage survey for 2024, showed 102 – including seven banned in the EU – were used on seven vegetable and soft fruit categories.
Continue reading...NHS drugs go-ahead offers lifeline to children with rare muscle-wasting disease
Medicines watchdog approves two treatments for patients with spinal muscular atrophy
Hundreds of children with a rare muscle-wasting disease will be able to receive two drugs that can improve their survival in a move parents hailed as a “lifeline”.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has published final draft guidance recommending that any patient who would benefit can have either drug.
Continue reading...Memphis residents file lawsuit alleging abuses by Trump-backed task force
Lawsuit says task force comprised of state and federal agencies harassed bystanders who recorded enforcement activities.
Israel’s ruling coalition proposes early elections amid ultra-Orthodox anger at Netanyahu
Prime minister under pressure over failure to grant military service exemptions as multi-party government looks at risk of collapse
Israel’s ruling coalition has submitted a proposal to dissolve parliament to pave the way for early elections as the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, came under mounting pressure from ultra-Orthodox parties.
The move, initiated by Netanyahu’s rightwing Likud party, came as Netanyahu appeared to be facing a possible collapse of his fractious coalition.
Continue reading...Howard Lutnick said he had three ‘inconsequential’ meetings with Epstein
In House committee transcript, commerce secretary denied any further contact with disgraced financier
The US commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, told lawmakers in a closed-door interview earlier this month that he met Jeffrey Epstein only three times and had no “personal or professional relationship” with the disgraced financier, according to a newly released transcript of the meeting.
“I unequivocally condemn the conduct attributed to Jeffrey Epstein and everyone who participated in his illegal activities,” Lutnick said in his opening statement before the House oversight and reform committee.
Continue reading...Influencer detained in Tennessee over alleged confrontation involving gunfire
Dalton Eatherly, 28, known as Chud the Builder, accused of firing at another man outside courthouse in Clarksville
An influencer has been detained in Tennessee following his alleged involvement in a shooting, according to local police.
On Wednesday afternoon, Dalton Eatherly, 28 – known online as Chud the Builder – was involved in a confrontation with another man outside the Montgomery county courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee, during which shots were fired, the office of the district attorney general said in a statement.
Continue reading...Benjamin Netanyahu says he made secret trip to UAE at height of Iran war – The Guardian
- Benjamin Netanyahu says he made secret trip to UAE at height of Iran war The Guardian
- Iran war live: Tehran slams ‘collusion’ as Netanyahu ‘secretly’ visits UAE Al Jazeera
- Israel Says Netanyahu Made a Secret Trip to U.A.E., Which Says He Didn’t The New York Times
- UAE denies Netanyahu held secret meeting with Emirati president in the UAE during Iran war Reuters
- Exclusive | Mossad Chief Visited U.A.E. During Iran Bombing Campaign to Help Coordinate War WSJ
Man City beat Palace to close gap with Arsenal to 2, with two games to play
Manchester City overcome Crystal Palace 3-0 to cut Arsenal's Premier League lead to two points as season finale looms.
Trump taps David Venturella, former private prison executive, to lead ICE
Venturella will helm the immigration enforcement agency after previously serving in an executive role at GEO Group.
CEO Lashes Out At Petition After Australia Trump Tower Plan Scrapped, Blames ‘Toxic’ Brand – HuffPost
- CEO Lashes Out At Petition After Australia Trump Tower Plan Scrapped, Blames 'Toxic' Brand HuffPost
- As Trump Tower Deal in Australia Falls Apart, a Blame Game Begins The New York Times
- Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’ CNN
- Trump Tower Australia plans scrapped as developer blames Iran war for making Trump brand "toxic" CBS News
- ‘Toxic’ Trump Tower Deal Goes Up in Flames in Ally Country Yahoo Finance
Cartel corruption claims push US-Mexico relations to breaking point
With Mexico under pressure from Trump to tackle drug trafficking groups, analysts say ‘it’s the most tense situation since the 1980s’
Relations between Mexico and the United States are being pushed to breaking point amid accusations by Washington that Mexican officials have been “in bed for years” with drug traffickers, and reports of CIA agents freely operating south of the border.
“There are many who are betting on the defeat and failure of the Mexican government,” said Claudia Sheinbaum tersely on Wednesday, when asked about the allegations at a news conference. ”We want a good relationship with the United States government. What are our limits? The defence of sovereignty and respect for the Mexican people and their dignity.”
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