I survived a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, but my friend has not been found
Sunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war.
Spanish police beat and detain returning Gaza flotilla activists amid clashes at airport – The Times of Israel
- Spanish police beat and detain returning Gaza flotilla activists amid clashes at airport The Times of Israel
- Spanish police filmed beating Gaza flotilla activists as Israel jabs back at Madrid The Jerusalem Post
- Basque Police Beat Global Sumud Flotilla Torture Survivors In Spain Out Loud with Ahmed
- Bingen Zupiria to Appear in Basque Parliament on Tuesday Over Loiu Airport Incidents diarioeuskadi.eus
- Licensable picture: Protesters welcome Global Sumud Flotilla activists in Paris Reuters Connect
Britain Preparing for Mission That Could Clear Strait of Hormuz – The New York Times
- Britain Preparing for Mission That Could Clear Strait of Hormuz The New York Times
- From destroyers to drones, how a Europe-led coalition aims to open the Strait of Hormuz Breaking Defense
- Britain’s navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace deal AP News
- Sweden ‘open’ to NATO role in reopening Strait of Hormuz politico.eu
- Amid Iran war, Germany reaches out to Gulf states DW.com
US police responding to reports of shots fired near White House
The US Secret Service is investigating reported gunfire outside the White House.
Tens of thousands rally in Serbia for antigovernment demonstrations – Al Jazeera
- Tens of thousands rally in Serbia for antigovernment demonstrations Al Jazeera
- Police and protesters clash in Serbia as crowds demand president's exit Reuters
- Serbian protesters clash with police amid massive anti-government rally in Belgrade CBS News
- Tens of thousands rally in Serbia demanding elections Yahoo News Singapore
- Protesters clash with police after an anti-government rally in Serbia's capital TelegraphHerald.com
Funerals for medics killed in Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon
Funerals were held for paramedics killed by two Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon on Friday.
Trump says Iran agreement ‘largely negotiated’, awaiting finalisation
US president says deal would include reopening Strait of Hormuz after call with Middle East leaders.
World leaders warn against connecting Jerusalem to Ma’ale Adumim – Israel National News
- World leaders warn against connecting Jerusalem to Ma'ale Adumim Israel National News
- Western powers press Israel to rein in settlers, halt expansion Reuters
- Joint statement on the situation in the West Bank pm.gc.ca
- Albanese joins coalition of nations calling for an end to Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank The Guardian
- Western powers condemn Israel for West Bank settlements, settler violence The Jerusalem Post
Violence and overcrowding hampers Ebola response in DRC
Violence and overcrowding hampers Ebola response in DRC.
India’s Gen Z ‘Cockroach Party’ is going viral
A satirical political movement called the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ has gone viral in India.
‘Fjord’ by Romania’s Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes top film prize
This marks the second time that Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has won the prestigious prize.
More than 1.5 million pilgrims brave fierce Mecca heat ahead of Hajj
More than 1.5 million pilgrims brave fierce Mecca heat ahead of Hajj.
No refunds for 15,000 Australian ticket holders after Candace Owens’ tour cancelled
Rightwing commentator says she is hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket and claims she was misled by promoter Rocksman
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None of the 15,000 ticket holders for conservative influencer Candace Owens’ cancelled Australian tour are expected to get their money back from the promoter, after it spent all its money then collapsed.
Owens herself says she is hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket and claims she was misled by the promoter, Rocksman, a company with links to the influential conservative lobby group Turning Point Australia.
Continue reading...UK records hottest day of year as forecasters warn of more extreme heat
Temperature reaches 30.5C in Kent as amber health alerts issued before bank holiday temperatures rise
The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 30.5C in Kent as forecasters warned more extreme heat could follow over the bank holiday weekend.
The temperature in Frittenden also marked the first time since 2012 the UK has reached 30C in May, according to the Met Office.
Continue reading...Is pragmatism replacing ideology in international affairs?
Overlapping interests and conflict are shaping modern relations.
Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.
Serbian protesters clash with police amid massive anti-government rally in Belgrade – CBS News
- Serbian protesters clash with police amid massive anti-government rally in Belgrade CBS News
- Tens of thousands rally in Serbia for antigovernment demonstrations Al Jazeera
- Serbia: Police clash with protesters urging early elections DW.com
- Police and protesters clash in Serbia as crowds demand president's exit Reuters
- New wave of Serbia protests draws nearly 200,000 people Le Monde.fr
Iran move World Cup base from US to Mexico with FIFA approval
Iran were expected to fly from Turkiye to Arizona to continue World Cup 2026 preparations but will switch to Mexico.
Tens of thousands rally in Serbia for antigovernment demonstrations
The student-led movement, which began after the Novi Sad disaster in November 2024, is pushing for early elections.
Pakistan army chief visits Tehran to push for end to US-Israeli war on Iran
Munir met senior Iranian officials on Saturday as Islamabad and Doha push to finalise a memorandum to end the war.