- NATO 'at war' with Russia, Kremlin says, as propaganda blitz after Poland drone attack continues The Kyiv Independent
- NATO at War With Russia, Kremlin Says Newsweek
- Moscow says Nato is ‘fighting against Russia’ after Romania drone incursion - Latest The Independent
- Kremlin says NATO ‘at war’ with Moscow, days after Russian drone incursions into Poland and Romania Meduza
- Skyshield Needs Just 120 Warplanes to Stop Putin’s Drones Over Ukraine Before They Reach NATO UNITED24 Media
Artists speak out for Palestine at Emmy Awards
Artists at the Emmy Awards in the US spoke out against the genocide in Gaza.
New legal challenge to plan for Spurs football academy in London park
Campaigners crowdfund £26,000 to seek judicial review of move to construct pitches in wildlife-rich area
Campaigners are mounting another legal challenge to the building of a women’s football academy by Tottenham Hotspur on wildlife-rich parkland in north London.
The Guardians of Whitewebbs group has successfully crowdfunded £26,000 to seek a judicial review of Enfield council’s granting of planning permission for the Spurs academy, which will include all-weather pitches, floodlights and a turf academy built on 53 hectares (130 acres) of Whitewebbs Park. Enfield council’s planning committee approved the proposals in February, despite local protests, on greenbelt parkland rich in bats, newts and mature trees.
Continue reading...Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s widow launches philanthropic organizations in his honor
Tenisha Warner reveals identity as she starts two initiatives to support children on behalf of late actor and singer
The widow of actor and singer Malcolm-Jamal Warner has announced the launch of two philanthropic organizations in his honor, paying tribute to her late husband in social media posts that identified her for the first time.
On Friday, the day before the eighth anniversary of their wedding, Tenisha Warner published a photo on Instagram of her and her Grammy-winning husband holding hands and laughing together on the day they got married. Some accompanying text explained that the doctor of psychology and her daughter had started the Warner Family Foundation as a young artists’ scholarship program as well as River & Ember, which is dedicated to helping deepen bonds between parents and children.
Continue reading...How protests over Israeli team ended Spain’s Vuelta cycling race
Pro-Palestinian protesters forced Spain’s Vuelta cycling race to be abandoned on its final day.
Swedish PM calls Orbán’s child assassin claims ‘outrageous lies’ – Euronews.com
- Swedish PM calls Orbán’s child assassin claims 'outrageous lies' Euronews.com
- Sweden hits back at Hungary's Orban over crime jibe Reuters
- Swedish prime minister hits back at Orbán’s ‘barbarism’ claim Euractiv
- Orbán and Kristersson clash over gang violence claims TVP World
- Sweden accuses Orbán of ‘outrageous lies’ about justice system politico.eu
Turkiye court adjourns case challenging CHP opposition party’s congress
The postponed hearing could lead to the removal of Ozgur Ozel, the Republican People's Party's chairman.
Final stage of Vuelta abandoned because of protests
The final stage of the Vuelta a Espana is abandoned after pro-Palestinian protesters enter the course in the centre of Madrid.
US military officers pay surprise visit to Belarus to observe war games with Russia – Reuters
- US military officers pay surprise visit to Belarus to observe war games with Russia Reuters
- Russia and Belarus carry out military drills amid rising tension – Europe live The Guardian
- Belarus and Russia's show of firepower appears to be a message to Europe BBC
- Russia holds major war games in Belarus amid NATO tensions ABC News
- Why Belarus Is Forging Ever-Closer Ties With Russia Bloomberg.com
Many Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations scrapped due to ICE raid fears, changed political climate – CBS News
- Many Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations scrapped due to ICE raid fears, changed political climate CBS News
- Latino Heritage Month Parade and Festival help celebrate culture and Columbus diversity The Columbus Dispatch
- UVM professor urges people to look deeper as Hispanic Heritage Month observation begins WPTZ
- Why does Hispanic Heritage Month start in mid-September and span two months? 10TV
- ICE scrutiny means scrapping outdoor, public events for Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations around Colorado Colorado Public Radio
To save its rare birds, New Zealand is relying on a nation of backyard trappers – NPR
Sweden accuses Orbán of ‘outrageous lies’ about justice system – politico.eu
- Sweden accuses Orbán of ‘outrageous lies’ about justice system politico.eu
- Swedish PM calls Orbán’s child assassin claims 'outrageous lies' Euronews.com
- Sweden to lower age of criminal responsibility as gangs use children as hitmen Reuters
- Swedish prime minister hits back at Orbán’s ‘barbarism’ claim Euractiv
- Orbán and Kristersson clash over gang violence claims TVP World
China spy case: Charges dropped against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry – BBC
- China spy case: Charges dropped against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry BBC
- UK drops case against two men accused of spying for China Reuters
- British prosecutors drop case against two men accused of spying for China The Guardian
- Prosecutors drop charges against two men accused of spying for China Sky News
- UK drops charges against 2 men accused of spying for China livingstonenterprise.net
Pete Hegseth wants women in the kitchen — but his wife as his top adviser – Salon.com
Conor McGregor ends bid to be Irish president
The MMA fighter says the decision comes after "careful reflection" and consultation with his family.
Long-winded apologies seem more sincere, study suggests
Researchers find people interpret verbose statements of atonement as more genuine than concise ones
Sorry may be the hardest word, but it is also rather on the short side.
And that means it may not be enough to get out of trouble, a study suggests.
Continue reading...Human rights commissioner blasts Queensland government’s ‘hostile’ approach to First Nations people
Scott McDougall uses speech at parliament to warn the LNP is ‘walking us backwards’ on reconciliation as he prepares to exit role
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Queensland’s human rights commissioner has blasted the state government’s “hostile”, “assimilationist” approach to First Nations people in a speech at Parliament House.
Scott McDougall, Queensland’s first-ever human rights commissioner, has consistently criticised both sides of politics over a range of issues, particularly the state’s youth law and order crackdown. His seven-year term in the role comes to an end next month.
Continue reading...Australian PM blames ‘aggressive protesters’ for closure of local electorate office
Anthony Albanese says site next to church ‘became untenable’ after repeated protests against Gaza war in inner Sydney suburb
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The Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has closed his inner-Sydney electorate office after almost 30 years, saying his hand had been forced by repeated protests outside the office.
Albanese’s office in Marrickville, in his electorate of Grayndler, has long been a target of demonstrations, particularly over the war in Gaza, including a months-long sit-in outside the office in 2024.
Continue reading...India’s top court suspends parts of contentious Muslim property law
The court refused to strike down the entire law saying "the grant of stay is only in the rarest of rare category".
‘We’ve got no tourists’: small businesses caught up in Australia’s largest manhunt struggle as aid announced
Victorian government pledges up to $2.5m to help visitor economy in alpine region as search for alleged Porepunkah killer Dezi Freeman continues
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The Victorian government has announced a support package for tourism operators and small businesses caught up in Australia’s largest manhunt.
The government announced on Monday that as much as $2.5m would be paid to support the visitor economy in Porepunkah, Bright and surrounding region, as the search for alleged police killer Dezi Freeman edged towards a fourth week.
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