Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House
Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded.
‘A paper city’: New York ‘library’ hosts 3.5 million pages of Epstein files
A US 'library' holding 3.5 million pages of documents attempts to bring accountability for victims of Jeffrey Epstein.
China sends aid to Cuba amid a harsh US blockade
China sends aid to Cuba amid a harsh US blockade.
Holy Spirit opens doors of peace, truth and forgiveness, pope says – National Catholic Reporter
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‘We’re concerned’: US-based prediction markets taking bets on Australian elections and Albanese’s word choices
Regulators and gambling harm advocates have been closely watching the rise in popularity of Polymarket and Kalshi
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US-based “prediction market” websites are taking tens of thousands of dollars in bets on Australian elections and even specific words the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says in parliament, with gambling harm advocates and the wagering lobby raising alarm.
Australian financial and media regulators said they were monitoring the explosion in popularity of platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, which operate financial exchanges where users buy “shares” in contracts on the outcome of events.
Continue reading...David Miliband: Europe and US need ‘separate bedrooms’ but not divorce
Former Labour minister says complete disengagement has potential ‘for us to end up in a very, very difficult position’
David Miliband has said Europe should have “separate bedrooms” from the US, but not seek a “divorce” from its traditional alliance, despite the Trump administration’s impact on the relationship.
The former Labour foreign secretary, who has served as the president of the International Rescue Committee since 2013, said at the Hay literary festival on Sunday: “You can see the argument that strategic autonomy for Europe means divorce from the United States. I really counsel the dangers of that.
Continue reading...One killed and many feared trapped under collapsed building in Philippines
A Malaysian man has died and about 20 people are feared trapped at the site near Manila, officials say.
Suicide bombing near railway track in Pakistan kills at least 23 people
Explosives-laden vehicle detonated as passenger train travelled through south-western city of Quetta
A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a railway track as a passenger train travelled through the south-western Pakistani city of Quetta, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 70 others, officials have said.
The force of the explosion on Sunday caused two of the train cars to overturn and catch fire, sending thick black smoke into the air, according to footage shared online.
Continue reading...Bahrain jails nine defendants for life for ‘cooperating’ with Iran’s IRGC
Convictions come amid an intensified crackdown by Bahraini authorities on individuals accused of having ties to Tehran.
France bans Ben-Gvir: Which other Israeli leaders have been penalised?
France bans the Israeli far-right minister after his 'unspeakable' behaviour against arrested Gaza flotilla activists.
For third year in a row, Israel blocks Hajj pilgrimage for Gaza Muslims
As millions of Muslims gather in Mecca, Palestinians in Gaza face a third year of heartbreak as Israel has shut border.
Rubio Sees Good News Coming on Hormuz as Iran Talks Continue – Bloomberg.com
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Syria cannot heal without a rebuilt health system
Many Syrian returnees cannot access proper healthcare. Urgent action is required for Syria’s health system to recover.
‘We won’t know who won until final outcome of US-Iran ceasefire’
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Will the Texas primary run-off give Democrats a chance to flip the state?
Paxton, the likely Republican nominee, is considered less likely to fare well against Democratic nominee in midterms.
Iran hints US will end war in ‘Persian-style’ peace on Tehran’s terms
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman invoked ancient Persia’s victory over Rome in comparison to today’s US-Iran talks.
War has not deterred Asian Muslims from the hajj – The Economist
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Slovenia votes in strongly pro-Israel Jansa as new PM after years of hostility towards Jewish State – The Jerusalem Post
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Philippines Races to Rescue People Trapped in Building Collapse – Bloomberg.com
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Ukraine’s “long-range sanctions” hit fuel-pumping station supplying central Russia and Moscow region fuel network – Euromaidan Press
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