Sexist Italian image-sharing website forced to shut after political outcry
Leading Italian politicians spoke out against the site, which blamed the "toxic" behaviour of its users.
Zelensky rejects proposals for buffer zone to end Ukraine war
Ukraine's president says those suggesting a buffer zone do not understand the realities of modern warfare.
Zelensky rejects proposals for buffer zone to end Ukraine war
Ukraine's president says those suggesting a buffer zone do not understand the realities of modern warfare.
Asylum seekers to remain at Epping hotel after court of appeal revokes ban
Judges say decision to allow injunction was ‘seriously flawed’ and contained several ‘errors in principle’
More than 130 people seeking asylum will be allowed to remain in the Bell hotel in Epping after the court of appeal overturned a high court ban on housing them there, leaving police braced for further angry protests.
While the decision was a technical victory for the Home Office, as other local councils could have brought legal challenges against the use of hotels, it has already been seized on by Labour’s political opponents.
Continue reading...Giorgia Meloni ‘disgusted’ at posting of photos of her and other women on porn site – The Guardian
- Giorgia Meloni ‘disgusted’ at posting of photos of her and other women on porn site The Guardian
- Italy’s PM Meloni ‘disgusted’ over porn site allegedly showing doctored images of her and other high-profile women CNN
- Sexist Italian image-sharing website forced to shut after political outcry BBC
- Italy's Meloni 'disgusted' by porn website with doctored pictures of her, other prominent women France 24
- Passengers Rushed to Hospital After Flight Hit by Severe Turbulence: ‘There Is Bleeding’ The Daily Beast
Court orders seizure of counterfeit underwear seller’s £90m assets
Ferrari and property owned by Arif Patel, tax fraudster who has been on the run since 2011, will be sold at auction
A self-styled clothing tycoon who sold counterfeit socks and pants while operating an extensive fraud ring will have all his UK assets seized after the Crown Prosecution Service won a court order to confiscate up to £90m worth of property and luxury cars.
Arif Patel, 57, from Preston, Lancashire, who has been on the run since 2011, will have homes and business premises he owned taken from him after a confiscation order granted by a judge at Chester crown court on Thursday.
Continue reading...Diene Keita appointed Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) – unfpa.org
- Diene Keita appointed Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) unfpa.org
- UN Appoints New UNFPA Executive Director وكالة الأنباء القطرية
- Second Regular Session of the Executive Board 2025 UNDP
- Statement by Ms. Diene Keita Acting Executive Director, UNFPA at the Second Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS unfpa.org
Madeleine McCann suspect to be released in less than three weeks
Christian Brückner is still dangerous, the German prosecutor leading the investigation into the toddler's disappearance tells the BBC.
Irish missionary Gena Heraty released after Haiti kidnapping
Gena Heraty's family thanks those who "worked tirelessly" to secure her safe return.
Civil rights groups alarmed over Quebec’s move to ban prayer in public
Announcement follows statements from Quebec premier, who expressed frustration over public prayers in Montreal
Quebec says it will ban prayer in public, a move that civil rights groups described as an “alarming measure” that targets religious minority groups and would infringe on “basic democratic freedoms”.
The province’s secularism minister, Jean-François Roberge, said the move had been prompted by the “proliferation of street prayer” which he described as “a serious and sensitive issue” adding that the government had watched with “unease”. Roberge said the government would introduce legislation in the fall.
Continue reading...U.K. Court Overturns Ruling on Hotel at Center of Asylum Seeker Debate – The New York Times
- U.K. Court Overturns Ruling on Hotel at Center of Asylum Seeker Debate The New York Times
- Epping hotel asylum seekers to remain at the Bell, court rules BBC
- Fears of mass unrest after judges revoke ban on housing migrants at protest-hit Epping hotel The Independent
- Police warn protesters not to travel to Epping after asylum hotel ruling – as it happened The Guardian
- Asylum-seekers can remain in UK hotel after government wins appeal to keep it open PBS
Turkey closes its airspace to Israeli planes and curbs Israel-bound trade over the Gaza war – AP News
- Turkey closes its airspace to Israeli planes and curbs Israel-bound trade over the Gaza war AP News
- Turkiye closes airspace to Israel, bans Israeli ships from Turkish ports Al Jazeera
- Turkey bars Israeli ships from its ports, restricts airspace Reuters
- Israeli airlines say they’re still traversing Turkish airspace despite declared closure The Times of Israel
- Turkey cuts Israel ties in trade, airspace amid tensions The Jerusalem Post
Corruption scandal threatens Argentina’s right-wing President Milei and his influential sister – France 24
- Corruption scandal threatens Argentina’s right-wing President Milei and his influential sister France 24
- Argentinian President Javier Milei leaves rally after protesters throw rocks Al Jazeera
- Argentina’s Milei, evacuated after protesters hurl rocks at him on the campaign trail EL PAÍS English
- Argentina’s libertarian president goes on defense as a corruption scandal spreads AP News
- Javier Milei pelted with rocks as sister’s scandal threatens presidency The Telegraph
In a first, Kim Jong Un will attend a gathering of leaders with both Putin and Xi – NPR
- In a first, Kim Jong Un will attend a gathering of leaders with both Putin and Xi NPR
- Xi shows Trump who holds the cards as he sets up meeting with Kim and Putin BBC
- With Russia’s help, North Korea expands its nuclear weapons capability The Washington Post
- Xi Jinping to host Putin and Kim Jong-un in show of defiance to US The Times
- Map Shows China Calling New 'Axis' Leaders to Beijing Newsweek
Macron says Putin would have duped Trump if he doesn’t commit to Zelenskiy meeting – Reuters
- Macron says Putin would have duped Trump if he doesn't commit to Zelenskiy meeting Reuters
- Trump will have been ‘played’ if Putin avoids Zelenskyy meeting, warns Macron – as it happened The Guardian
- Merz, Macron Push for Secondary Sanctions on Russian Backers Bloomberg.com
- Germany, France push for secondary sanctions on Russia amid Ukraine war Al Jazeera
- Putin-Zelenskyy summit won’t happen, says Germany’s Merz politico.eu
Japan accelerates missile deployment amid rising regional tensions – AP News
- Japan accelerates missile deployment amid rising regional tensions AP News
- Japan's $60B defense budget request seeks funding for coastal defense network, more F-35s Breaking Defense
- Japan requests largest-ever defense budget for fiscal year 2026 navalnews.com
- Japan Announces Plan to Counter China's Armed Coast Guard Fleet Newsweek
- Pacifist Japan struggles to boost troops as China anxiety grows yahoo.com
Can Russia Weather a Fuel Crisis Caused by Ukrainian Drone Attacks? – The Moscow Times
- Can Russia Weather a Fuel Crisis Caused by Ukrainian Drone Attacks? The Moscow Times
- Russian oil refineries, terminals burn as Ukraine hits Putin's war economy Reuters
- Frustrated Russians grapple with fuel crisis as Ukraine attacks oil refineries The Guardian
- Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Oil Refineries Have Some Russian Regions Running on Empty Military.com
- Reuters: Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil plants disrupted 17% of its refinery capacity Ґвара Медіа
Finland’s Air Force Will Stop Using the Swastika on Flags – The New York Times
- Finland’s Air Force Will Stop Using the Swastika on Flags The New York Times
- Swastikas still linger on some flags in Finland’s air force, but are on the way out AP News
- Finland will remove swastikas from its air force flags to avoid 'awkwardness' with Western allies Euronews.com
- Finland to remove swastikas from the flag of its air force after ‘awkward situations’ The Independent
- Finnish Air Force plans to remove swastikas from unit flags Yle
Russia’s Kuibyshevsk refinery halted operations after drone attacks, sources say – Reuters
- Russia's Kuibyshevsk refinery halted operations after drone attacks, sources say Reuters
- Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Oil Refineries Have Some Russian Regions Running on Empty Military.com
- Russia and Ukraine Target Energy Sites, Seeking Leverage Away From the Front The New York Times
- Exclusive: Russia's Ust-Luga port to operate at half capacity in September after pipeline damage, sources say Reuters
- Ukraine Strikes Russian Refineries as It Faces Missile Barrage Bloomberg.com