‘I would do it again’ – Kaepernick reflects on price of protest, 10 years on
In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey.
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Palestinian citizens of Israel fear they’re next target if far-right wins
Majd al-Krum's protests have forced settlers to withdraw, but fears of further provocations loom after elections.
North Korean artillery pointed south stirs concern at border observatory – Reuters
- North Korean artillery pointed south stirs concern at border observatory Reuters
- North Korea-South Korea tensions high as letters lodged with UN, howitzers spotted Reuters
- Tension along Korean border fuels concern as Kim Jong Un's sister issues "not a threat, but a clear warning" CBS News
- Kim Jong-un threatens Trump with howitzers The Telegraph
- North Korean howitzer guns spotted close to border with South Korea - as tensions remain high Sky News
Donald Trump’s biggest economic problem looks strangely familiar
Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.
Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show
The rapper has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.
Syria says five killed after Jordan retaliates for church attack with airstrikes – The Washington Post
- Syria says five killed after Jordan retaliates for church attack with airstrikes The Washington Post
- Jordan Says Its Deadly Strikes in Syria Targeted Islamic State The New York Times
- Jordan says it killed more than 20 Islamic State militants in airstrikes on Syria Reuters
- Jordan says 'terrorists' killed in Syria in retaliatory strike over church attack BBC
- Jordan says 3 arrested in deadly attack on Greek Orthodox church CBS News
Israel election live: polls open in most consequential vote in country’s history
Most polling shows prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition will lose its majority, with Gadi Eisenkot the leading opposition contender
In Jerusalem
Israel is holding its first election since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks, the deadliest day in the country’s history, which resulted in the deaths of about 1,200 people, the majority of them civilians.
Continue reading...Meghan to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia
The Duchess of Sussex says she "can't wait" to take part in the programme, which will air next year.
Chinese markets lose trillions as race for AI supremacy with US takes its toll
Lack of profits and the threat posed by western countries are raising concern about the sustainability of Beijing’s AI boom
Trillions of dollars have been wiped from China’s stock markets in recent months amid increasing anxiety about the future of artificial intelligence, as Beijing races against the United States for dominance in the sector.
The STAR 50 Index, which tracks technology and innovation companies on the Shanghai stock exchange, has plunged 40% since June. Other indexes of major companies dropped by about 20% over the same time period.
Continue reading...UN panel accuses Israel of ‘extermination’ in West Bank, genocide in Gaza – Al Jazeera
- UN panel accuses Israel of ‘extermination’ in West Bank, genocide in Gaza Al Jazeera
- Israel Has Committed Genocidal Acts in Gaza Since Cease-Fire, U.N. Human Rights Panel Says The New York Times
- UN-commissioned experts say Gaza ceasefire has not stopped Israel from committing genocide AP News
- UN Inquiry Finds Israel Committed Crimes Against Humanity in West Bank Haaretz
- UN inquiry says Israel kept committing genocide in Gaza after truce Reuters
Americans warned to rethink travel to 13 countries amid deadly attacks – New York Post
- Americans warned to rethink travel to 13 countries amid deadly attacks New York Post
- Deadly security risks prompt updated travel warnings for 13 countries Fox News
- EXCLUSIVE: US orders diplomats to depart Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes Reuters
- Iran Plots, Houthi Attacks Spur US Departure Orders in Mideast Bloomberg.com
- US discreetly moves diplomats and families from multiple Middle Eastern countries as intel warns of Iranian plots CNN
US bans vehicles from China’s BYD at Japan military base, calling them ‘unacceptable’ risk
US military says the restrictions on the electric vehicles at Kadena airbase also apply to delivery drivers and taxis
One of America’s biggest overseas military bases has banned vehicles made by the Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD over security concerns, the US military in Japan said on Tuesday.
The ban, which went into effect this week at Kadena airbase on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa, has fueled speculation that similar measures could be taken at other US military facilities as part of Washington’s crackdown on Chinese technology it suspects of being used to collect sensitive information.
Continue reading...Confusion in Haiti over whether bodies belong to missing Salvadoran soldiers – The Washington Post
- Confusion in Haiti over whether bodies belong to missing Salvadoran soldiers The Washington Post
- Bodies of ambushed Salvadoran soldiers found in Haiti, New York Times reports Reuters
- Bukele Issues Harsh Warning to Haitian Gangs The New York Times
- El Salvador continues to deploy soldiers, equipment to Haiti as gangs threaten violence Miami Herald
- Around 1,000 Soldiers From El Salvador Have Deployed to Haiti, Source Says U.S. News & World Report
Jordan carries out deadly strike in Syria in retaliation for church attack
The attack on a village in Syria killed five people, including women and children, Syrian health officials said.
Jordan carries out deadly strike in Syria in retaliation for church attack
The attack on a village in Syria killed five people, including women and children, Syrian health officials said.
Report: Zamir the only security chief to oppose pre-election military action against Iran – The Times of Israel
- Report: Zamir the only security chief to oppose pre-election military action against Iran The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu Pushed for Attack on Iran Ahead of Israeli Election, Officials Say The New York Times
- Netanyahu reportedly pressured military to attack Iran in run-up to election The Guardian
- Analysis • Two paths to war with Iran loom over Israel's election Haaretz
- Netanyahu Goes Into Full Panic Mode The Atlantic
Beau Lamarre-Condon tells jury he wanted to report deaths but friend encouraged him to dispose of bodies
NSW police officer accused of murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies tells court he wanted to do ‘right thing’ by their families
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Beau Lamarre-Condon has accused a friend of encouraging him to dispose of the bodies of two men “straight away”, despite him wanting to report the deaths to police, according to his first statement to his double murder trial.
Lamarre-Condon, 31, is accused of fatally shooting couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies with his police service weapon in Baird’s Paddington home on 19 February 2024.
Continue reading...Lula’s comeback in Brazil dents Trump’s ambitions for Latin America
The Trump-Lula relationship may have thawed, but several issues could reignite tensions between the two leaders.
Lula’s comeback in Brazil dents Trump’s ambitions for Latin America
The Trump-Lula relationship may have thawed, but several issues could reignite tensions between the two leaders.
Albanese promises Australian MPs security upgrade after Haines attack – Politico
- Albanese promises Australian MPs security upgrade after Haines attack Politico
- Helen Haines: Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says BBC
- Australian Parliament pays tribute to injured lawmaker as it resumes work under increased security AP News
- Angus Taylor criticised for ‘tone deaf’ response to alleged attack on Helen Haines The Guardian
- Parliament grieves as cardboard cockatoo serves as Helen Haines tribute ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation