- ‘The People Are Afraid of You’: In Rare Appeals, Celebrities Ask Putin to Address Russians’ Suffering The Moscow Times
- Russian blogger’s fierce critique of Kremlin goes viral: ‘People are afraid of you’ The Guardian
- High-profile Russian lifestyle influencers lash out in rare display of anger at Putin’s policies CNN
- Kremlin denies Putin is cut off from bad news after blogger's criticism goes viral Reuters
- Russian influencers break their silence on Putin: ‘Vladimir Vladimirovich, people are afraid of you’ EL PAÍS English
Israel escalates attacks on medics in Lebanon with deadly ‘quadruple tap’
Lebanese health ministry says killing of 91 healthcare workers shows ‘total disregard’ for international law
When they received the call to respond to an Israeli airstrike in the city of Mayfadoun, in southern Lebanon, most of the paramedics held back, having previously seen colleagues killed by double-tap attacks targeting rescuers. But the medics from the Islamic Health Association (IHA) rushed to the scene.
By the time the other emergency workers arrived at the site, they found the IHA medics had indeed been caught in a second strike. They started evacuating their wounded colleagues, only for their ambulances to be hit in two further attacks.
Continue reading...Pope criticises ‘tyrants’ who spend billions on wars after Trump spat
The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.
No date set for US-Iran talks, as Pakistan pushes to keep diplomacy alive
Pakistan's prime minister and army chief are both travelling to key players in the war, attempting to keep talks going.
Pope lashes out at foreigners who exploit Africa
The pontiff has been unusually forthright during his visit to conflict-hit Cameroon.
US general clarifies Iranian ports under blockade, not Strait of Hormuz
A US general had to clarify that the US military is only blockading Iranian ports, not the entire Strait of Hormuz.
How Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Tour Echoes Late Queen’s Fears – The Blast
- How Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Tour Echoes Late Queen’s Fears The Blast
- Prince Harry, Meghan Markle blasted for ‘faux royal tour’ as experts accuse couple of exploiting titles Fox News
- Photos from every stop on Harry and Meghan’s Australian visit Reuters
- What’s the point of the Sussexes’ undignified Australia tour? The Spectator
- Celebrity Photos Updated Daily: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, the Pullmans and More People.com
Rohingya Refugee Recounts Rescue From Capsizing Boat That Left Nearly 250 Others Missing – The New York Times
A complex set of negotiations to end Israel’s overlapping wars – NPR
Syria takes control of all bases where US forces were deployed
Final convoy of US soldiers and equipment departs Qasrak air base in the northeastern governorate of Hasakah.
Marie-Louise Eta: Football’s Game-changer
Marie-Louise Eta is making history as the first female head coach of a men's team in Europe's top five leagues.
Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to temporary ceasefire
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomes Donald Trump's announcement of 10-day truce that takes effect on Thursday.
How did a wolf become a fugitive in South Korea?
A wolf burrowed under a fence at his zoo in South Korea becoming the country's newest fugitive.
Israel says it’s West’s defender, but cares little for European critics
Israel’s widening wars and disregard for its traditional allies are deepening international criticism and isolation.
Jet fuel shortage: Why Iran war could ground flights in Europe
Europe's aviation faces fuel shortages as Hormuz tensions threaten travel at the start of the summer season.
UK police arrest 3 after attempted arson at Persian-language media centre
Police say they arrested a 16-year-old boy and two men aged 19 and 21 on suspicion of arson endangering life.
Ex-Virginia deputy governor kills wife and himself in murder-suicide, police say
Investigators say Justin Fairfax shot his wife, Cerina, multiple times before turning the gun on himself.
Thousands of bees swarm southern Israel
Residents in Israel have been documenting thousands of bees swarming the southern city of Netivot.
Millionaires fund last-ditch attempt to save humpback whale stranded in Germany
Critics say efforts to rescue the animal, nicknamed Timmy, unlikely to succeed and could lead to further harm
A last-ditch effort to rescue a wayward whale that has transfixed Germans for weeks has begun in the Baltic Sea despite criticism it has little chance of success and could further harm the 12-tonne creature.
The male humpback whale was first spotted last month near Timmendorfer Strand on the northern coast of Germany, giving rise to its nickname Timmy. It has repeatedly become stranded and then freed itself after human assistance but it is now stranded again, with rescuers saying it is fighting a losing battle for its life.
Continue reading...Watch: Rising prices threaten Minnesota’s meat raffles
Popular in local bars across the US, the games are facing higher meat prices, squeezing some of the charities that benefit from them.