- U.S.-Iran Latest: Trump hails "very good meetings" in Qatar as indirect negotiations resume CBS News
- US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz Reuters
- Iran war live: ‘Positive progress’ as US, Tehran wrap up indirect talks Al Jazeera
- Trump Hails Qatar Meetings on Iran as Talks Set to Continue Bloomberg.com
- Live updates: Indirect US-Iran talks make ‘positive progress,’ US Navy search for missing MH-60S crew CNN
Ukraine Takes the War to Russia – The New York Times
- Ukraine Takes the War to Russia The New York Times
- Ukraine’s Plan to Unnerve Putin The Atlantic
- Ukraine has brought the (drone) war to Russia. But it may prolong the fighting. The Christian Science Monitor
- Putin’s Two Pillars of Russian Resilience Are Crumbling Newsweek
- How Ukraine Is Bringing the War to Russia The Dispatch
Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe’s leaders close ranks – AP News
- Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe’s leaders close ranks AP News
- Why Meloni has hit back hard against Trump and his ‘made up’ photo claim | Riccardo Alcaro The Guardian
- Is Meloni Done With Trump? Foreign Policy
- Both Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni are begging for trouble The Economist
- Trump tried to humiliate Italy’s far-right leader. Instead, he helped to unite Europe against him The Independent
Russians feel the bite of Moscow’s war as petrol crisis worsens – Euronews
- Russians feel the bite of Moscow's war as petrol crisis worsens Euronews
- EXCLUSIVE: Russia buys gasoline from India to tackle shortages, sources say Reuters
- ‘The crisis is deep’: The view from Russia as fuel shortages worsen Al Jazeera
- Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisis AP News
- WATCH: Fights break out at Russian gas stations as Putin admits fuel shortages Fox News
‘Exploratory and curious animals’: mysterious rise in orca sightings off Northumberland coast
Reasons for increase not clear but experts say it could be welcome sign marine ecosystem is becoming healthier
The Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast have long drawn fans of the natural world keen to catch sight of the resident guillemots and puffins.
But as recently as last week, another much bigger black-and-white animal has been delighting wildlife spotters. Orcas have been appearing more regularly than ever before.
Continue reading...Stephen Hough to lead relaunched Leeds piano competition
Free choice of repertoire and an increased upper age limit part of the changes in a competition that will emphasise individuality and imagination
The Leeds International Piano Competition is to be relaunched under the artistic direction of Sir Stephen Hough. The pianist is leading significant reforms to the triennial contest that first began in 1963. He will also chair an international jury that includes fellow pianists Piotr Anderszewski, Lucas Debargue, Yeol Eum Son, Kathryn Stott and Master of the King’s Music, composer Errollyn Wallen.
The 2027 competition will have its upper age limit increased to 35, and competitors will have complete free choice over the music they perform, be it Couperin or Copland, Boulez or Busoni.
Continue reading...People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum
Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.
People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum
Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.
Gaza patients face agonising delays for medical evacuation
An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.
Gaza patients face agonising delays for medical evacuation
An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.
‘Beautiful and terrible’ – the world’s thoughts on the US at 250
From Brazil to India to Egypt, the BBC asked people across the world what they think of America today.
A super typhoon could hit Guam, US Northern Mariana Islands – The Weather Channel
- A super typhoon could hit Guam, US Northern Mariana Islands The Weather Channel
- Possible super typhoon threatens US Pacific territories still recovering from last storm WRAL
- Typhoon-battered U.S. Northern Mariana Islands brace for a potential super typhoon Yale Climate Connections
- Maps: Tracking Typhoon Bavi The New York Times
- Tropical Storm Bavi Crosses the Pacific Ocean Toward Guam Yahoo
EU border rules causing travel chaos ahead of summer peak, industry warns – Al Jazeera
- EU border rules causing travel chaos ahead of summer peak, industry warns Al Jazeera
- Europe’s airport queues are extremely long—and getting longer The Economist
- EU border delays 'not bearable' over summer, warns airport boss BBC
- Europe’s aviation sector warns EES has reached a 'critical point' Euronews
- What are the new EU border checks and how will they affect your summer holiday? The Guardian
Canadian boy, 11, dies of rabies after waking to bat on his face
Rabies infections are rare in Canada. There have been 28 human deaths due to rabies in the country since 1924.
Canadian boy, 11, dies of rabies after waking to bat on his face
Rabies infections are rare in Canada. There have been 28 human deaths due to rabies in the country since 1924.
Body of missing Virginia teacher Ian Treger found over a month after vanishing during hiking trip to Peru – New York Post
- Body of missing Virginia teacher Ian Treger found over a month after vanishing during hiking trip to Peru New York Post
- Peru: Cusco Police and U.S. Embassy seek to geolocate missing tourist Agencia Peruana de Noticias | ANDINA
- Mother Describes Search Efforts thenews-gazette.com
- Missing Virginia teacher found dead after Peru hike MSN
- New area of focus identified in search for missing W&L alumnus Ian Treger WDBJ7
‘Obviously disturbing’ if Christian Brothers’ $1 property sales deprive abuse survivors of pay, government tells court
Concerns Catholic order’s historical transfers of millions in assets were potentially inappropriate, NSW supreme court hears
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Lawyers for the federal government say they are concerned at the “disturbing” potential that the Christian Brothers Catholic order may have inappropriately transferred property to another entity years before claiming it was broke and couldn’t afford to pay abuse survivors’ civil claims.
The New South Wales supreme court on Thursday ordered a moratorium on all abuse claims against the Christian Brothers, a Catholic order that played a significant role in the church’s child sexual abuse scandal.
Continue reading...Europe wants to rebalance trade with Beijing, but can’t quit Chinese air conditioners – CNBC
- Europe wants to rebalance trade with Beijing, but can't quit Chinese air conditioners CNBC
- Europe Learns It’s Hard to Start a Trade War With China During a Heat Wave WSJ
- EU trade chief wants results on trade talks with China by October Reuters
- EU confronts ‘China shock’ ahead of pivotal Brussels trade talks South China Morning Post
- EU Flinches in China Trade Reset, Fearing Painful Retaliation Bloomberg.com
At least 21 dead as Russia launches massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv
More than 70 missiles fired at Ukraine capital as Russia faces fuel shortages after strikes against its oil refineries
At least 21 people were killed and dozens injured overnight in Kyiv, local authorities said, in what the city’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, called the worst Russian attack on the capital during more than four years of air assault on Ukraine.
Russia used nearly 500 drones and more than 70 missiles in the hours-long attack on Kyiv and other parts of the country in the early hours of Thursday. Loud explosions shook the capital for several hours as waves of drones as well as cruise and ballistic missiles came towards it and Ukraine’s air defence attempted to shoot them down.
Continue reading...Kyiv attacked after Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive Russian strike’
At least two dead and 11 injured as Ukraine's forces defend against ballistic missiles, drones targeting capital city.