US strikes first tanker with missiles as it enforces new blockade
The US military targeted an unladen oil tanker which it said was heading for the key Iranian oil terminal on Kharg island.
New monkey species with orange lips discovered in forests of DR Congo – Sky News
- New monkey species with orange lips discovered in forests of DR Congo Sky News
- Meet ‘Likweli’: A new monkey species discovered in the Congo Basin YaleNews
- New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest BBC
- Scientists find new monkey species in Congo's rainforest Reuters
- Scientists have discovered a new species of monkey. Here’s what makes it special. The Washington Post
Syria says it foiled attempt to smuggle advanced arms to Hezbollah from Iraq – The Times of Israel
- Syria says it foiled attempt to smuggle advanced arms to Hezbollah from Iraq The Times of Israel
- Syria seizes advanced weapons it says were bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah Al Jazeera
- Syrian authorities seize truck of rockets allegedly bound for Hezbollah in Lebanon AP News
- Syria foils attempt to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah from Iraq, state news agency says Al Arabiya English
- Syria's Hezbollah smuggling bust reveals its support for regional operations The Jerusalem Post
Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes – BBC
- Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes BBC
- US carries out major strikes on civilian infrastructure in southern Iran Al Jazeera
- Iran and US step up attacks, release of American in dispute Reuters
- US Strikes Iranian-Linked Oil Tanker Deep Within Persian Gulf Bloomberg.com
- U.S. expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' as it strikes back PBS
Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes
Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks.
Serhii Koretskyi Confirmed as Ukraine’s Prime Minister as Defense Post Remains Vacant – UNITED24 Media
- Serhii Koretskyi Confirmed as Ukraine’s Prime Minister as Defense Post Remains Vacant UNITED24 Media
- Meet Sergii Koretskyi, Ukraine’s New Prime Minister After Major Government Reshuffle Time Magazine
- Ukraine’s self-defeating reshuffle Financial Times
- Ukraine lawmakers approve Koretskyi as new PM amid protests DW.com
- Why is Zelenskyy overhauling Ukraine's government amid battlefield successes against Russia? CBS News
Castel Gandolfo to host concert in honor of Pope Leo XIV – Vatican News
- Castel Gandolfo to host concert in honor of Pope Leo XIV Vatican News
- Catholic group helps parishes to share a table with the poor, following pope’s example OSV News
- At lunch with the poor, Pope Leo XIV calls on society to eliminate the causes of poverty, injustice EWTN News
- Pope Leo shares meal with vulnerable guests at Castel Gandolfo National Catholic Reporter
- Pope Leo XIV to Attend Summer Concert at Castel Gandolfo National Catholic Register
Fraud crackdown on Ghana ID cards makes digital checks compulsory – photocopies banned
Companies are now required to verify a person's identity electronically to curb theft and forgery.
The World’s Best Contemporary Gin, According To The Global Spirits Masters – Forbes
Live updates • Syria foils attempt to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah from Iraq, state news says – Haaretz
- Live updates • Syria foils attempt to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah from Iraq, state news says Haaretz
- Syria foils attempt to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah from Iraq, state news agency says Reuters
- Syria thwarts an attempt to smuggle in weapons and missiles to Hezbollah from Iraq Middle East Eye
- Smuggling Bust: Advanced Weapons Intercepted at Syrian Border Devdiscourse
- Syria foils attempt to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah from Iraq — state news agency The Times of Israel
As Putin loses confidence in his military, Ukraine presses harder – The Hill
- As Putin loses confidence in his military, Ukraine presses harder The Hill
- EXCLUSIVE: Putin likely to escalate Ukraine war, despite Trump peace push, sources say Reuters
- As Russia’s assault continues, Ukraine’s politics shift and an old alliance begins to fray The Guardian
- Russians are growing anxious and angry The Economist
- Putin’s next move will be Baltic incursion, warns top Russian dissident politico.eu
More than 500 people feared dead in double Myanmar shipwreck tragedy – UN News
- More than 500 people feared dead in double Myanmar shipwreck tragedy UN News
- More than 500 missing after two refugee boats vanish off Myanmar coast, UN agencies say CNN
- Hundreds of Rohingya Feared Dead on World’s Riskiest Migrant Sea Route WSJ
- IOM and UNHCR Deeply Concerned by Reports of Maritime Incidents off Myanmar Coast; Over 500 Feared Dead International Organization for Migration
- More than 500 feared dead after reports of two shipwrecks off Myanmar, UN says The Guardian
Ukrainian parliament backs new wartime cabinet, amid scandal over defence minister dismissal – Euronews.com
- Ukrainian parliament backs new wartime cabinet, amid scandal over defence minister dismissal Euronews.com
- Ukraine lawmakers approve Koretskyi as new PM amid protests DW.com
- Ukraine’s self-defeating reshuffle Financial Times
- Ukraine's Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as PM, will change his defence minister, lawmakers say Reuters
- Ukraine’s new prime minister takes office with a hard winter looming and protests on the streets AP News
Law expanding gender segregation in academia passes; sponsor claims it will advance women – The Times of Israel
- Law expanding gender segregation in academia passes; sponsor claims it will advance women The Times of Israel
- Haredi women, academics file petition against Israel's new gender-segregated education law The Jerusalem Post
- Knesset Approves Bill Allowing Single-sex University Programs Through Doctoral Studies i24NEWS
- The Law Expanding Gender Separation in Higher Education and Its Implications The Israel Democracy Institute
- RELEASE: As the Knesset Weighs Proposed Legislation on Gender Segregation, NCJW Warns Bill Threatens Women’s Equality in Israeli Universities National Council of Jewish Women |
Chip giant TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production
The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to $265bn.
RAF launches StormFighter CCA effort to become ‘Europe’s first sixth-generation air force’ – Janes
- RAF launches StormFighter CCA effort to become ‘Europe's first sixth-generation air force' Janes
- Storm Fighter: UK christens drone wingman program, unveils new designs Breaking Defense
- RAF's autonomous fighter programme named Storm Fighter as CAS warns a storm is coming Forces News
- Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard MP keynote speech at the Global Air and Space Chiefs' Conference GOV.UK
- International air and space leaders will push unity at conference after prickly NATO summit Defense One
Moment US Navy jet stuns packed Florida beach with low flypast
A US Navy Blue Angels jet sent some beach items up in the air as it flew at a low altitude over a crowd in Pensacola Beach, Florida.
Nobel Laureates sign Rome Declaration on Nuclear Weapons and AI – Vatican News
- Nobel Laureates sign Rome Declaration on Nuclear Weapons and AI Vatican News
- Echoing Pope Leo XIV, experts sign Rome declaration on limits for AI and nuclear arms Catholic World Report
- Ukrainian human rights lawyer: Technology must defend humans Vatican News
- Italy Sharon Stone The Daily Corinthian
- Humanity at the Threshold: A Declaration on Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear Weapons The Elders
Indian court asks authorities to intervene if fasting activist’s condition worsens – Reuters
- Indian court asks authorities to intervene if fasting activist's condition worsens Reuters
- Sonam Wangchuk: Why India still turns to the hunger strike BBC
- A 59-Year-Old Hunger Striker Joins a Gen Z Protest Movement in India The New York Times
- India’s Gen Z ‘cockroaches’ took protest to the streets. Now they rally around a hunger strike AP News
- '500 farmers join CJP protest': Sonam Wangchuk gets support from Rakesh Tikait, Kejriwal at 'packed' Jantar Mantar The Times of India
US military to start screening for testosterone deficiency, Hegseth says
Hegseth says he is authorising hormone screening to ensure US troops "operate at your absolute best".