- Military and intelligence officials discuss smaller presence in the Middle East as US looks for another post-9/11 strategy CNN
- US Plans To Shrink Middle East Military Footprint After Iran War: Report NDTV
- Iran’s drones prompt a rethink of major US bases in Mideast stripes.com
- The Post-U.S. Middle East Is Beginning to Take Shape Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
- US hubris has led to a Middle East quagmire Arab News
Flash floods fill the streets of a neighbourhood in central Morocco
Videos show floodwaters swamping homes, shops and streets in Azilal in central Morocco, after heavy thunderstorms.
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on $20bn of US goods take effect
Trade tensions soar as Canada matches US tariffs 'dollar-for-dollar', impacting 700 products and multiple industries.
Canada’s retaliatory US tariffs take effect as trade dispute grows
Counter-measures covering several sectors come after Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars’ worth of American imports have come into effect, escalating a trade fight that has been marked by intensifying tensions between US president Donald Trump and Canadian prime minister Mark Carney.
The tariffs took effect at 12.01am on Tuesday, and range from 15% to 50% and apply to products covering $20bn in imports from the US. The measures target sectors including steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics – industries that have been most affected by US tariffs.
Continue reading...Majority of Tory and Reform voters do not back cuts to disability benefits, survey finds
Nearly half of respondents say spending on personal independence payments should be increased
There is little appetite for cuts to disability benefits even among Conservative and Reform voters, and proposals to reduce spending could prove politically risky, according to an authoritative national survey.
The British Social Attitudes (BSA) report found that while support for welfare spending as a whole had dipped sharply in recent years, just 7% of respondents backed cuts to disability benefits – and 49% said they should be increased.
Continue reading...North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries
It comes as relations between both countries have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.
Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv as pause during US envoy visits ends
US envoy says 'encouraged' by talks as White House official told Reuters next steps to be announced in coming weeks.
Yemeni forces launch counteroffensive against Houthis, vow to retake Sanaa
Bid to take the capital comes as clashes between Yemeni forces and Houthis intensify in the provinces of al-Bayda and al-Jawf.
Eiffel Tower closed in row over women removed for Hindu group
The Eiffel Tower was shut on Monday after staff protested over women being ‘sidelined’ during a Hindu group’s visit.
What does Mondlane’s trial mean for Mozambique?
The opposition politician faces five charges over protests that followed the disputed 2024 election.
NSW Greens MP pleads with federal colleagues not to back National party motion to block koala park deal
Federal Greens partyroom split over plan for NSW to get millions of dollars’ worth in carbon credits for creating a koala national park
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A New South Wales Greens MP has pleaded with her federal colleagues not to vote with the Coalition and One Nation to block a plan for the NSW government to get millions of dollars’ worth in carbon credits for creating a koala national park.
Sue Higginson, a former lawyer and forest campaigner turned NSW upper house MP, is the first member of the minor party to speak in detail about a dispute that has split the Greens and environmentalists.
Continue reading...EU pledges more than $200m to Greenland amid Trump annexation threats
Brussels has proposed doubling direct EU aid to Greenland under the bloc's next budget as military exercises kick off.
IAEA warns over Iran nuclear access as Western powers push UN referral
UN nuclear watchdog urges Iran to cooperate, as Western powers push to refer its nuclear file to the Security Council.
Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon kill 12 people, including 2 children – Politico
- Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon kill 12 people, including 2 children Politico
- Israel-Hezbollah clashes kill 11 as Mideast conflict escalation gathers pace after U.S.-Iran strikes CNBC
- Israel Launches Deadly Strikes in Lebanon as Military Campaign Intensifies The New York Times
- Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese town kill 12 as fears of escalation mount Reuters
- Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon kill 9 people, wound 13 NBC News
Trial over killing of Australian surfer brothers and US friend starts in Mexico
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well with gunshot wounds.
Trial over alleged murders of Australian surfer brothers starts in Mexico
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend were found with gunshot wounds to their heads.
Panama Canal may cut ship traffic further as El Niño strengthens
Canal authorities may further reduce ship traffic if a strengthening El Niño worsens the country's drought.
Ukraine’s chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal
In his resignation letter, Ruslan Kravchenko denied the allegations against him, saying he did not want his office "to be used as a tool in political confrontation".
Ukraine’s chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal – BBC
- Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal BBC
- Ukraine war briefing: New political turmoil in Kyiv as prosecutor general resigns theguardian.com
- Ukraine's prosecutor general submits resignation citing political conflict Reuters
- Ukraine's prosecutor general defends delay in letting anti-corruption raid proceed, reveals what was seized – Українська правда
- Ukrainian court remands another suspect in anti-corruption Carthage Operation, with option of bail Yahoo
Germany’s Merz shocked by far-right state election triumph but doubles down on unpopular reforms – AP News
- Germany's Merz shocked by far-right state election triumph but doubles down on unpopular reforms AP News
- Mass deportations and separate schools for refugees: The far-right AfD’s vision for Germany CNN
- Far-right Alternative for Germany party wins big in regional election but falls short of majority AP News
- German nationalists’ big win sounds alarm for mainstream politicians in Europe The Washington Post
- Merz has no good answers as the far right targets his downfall politico.eu