- 76-year-old man arrested on suspicion of poisoning children at U.K. summer camp NBC News
- Man, 76, arrested as summer camp children fall ill BBC
- Man, 76, arrested in UK on suspicion of administering poison at children’s summer camp CNN
- Man, 76, arrested after suspected poisoning at UK summer camp The Guardian
- Pensioner arrested after children ‘poisoned’ at Christian summer camp The Telegraph
Lebanon’s President Aoun reiterates calls for Hezbollah to disarm
Despite US pressure, Hezbollah has rejected calls for its disarmament.
Trump threatens Canada on trade deal after Carney moves to recognise Palestine
Trump says recognising Palestine statehood ‘rewards Hamas’ and US deal with Canada would now be ‘very hard’
Donald Trump has threatened Canada after it moved to recognise a Palestinian state, reacting to Mark Carney’s announcement by saying that signing a US trade deal would now be “very hard”.
The Canadian prime minister said on Wednesday that if the Palestinian Authority promised to meet certain conditions, including demilitarising and holding elections without Hamas, Canada would join France, the UK and other allies in formally recognising a state of Palestine at the UN general assembly in New York in September.
Continue reading...‘Like a sci-fi movie’: US baby born from 30-year-old frozen embryo breaks record
It is believed to be longest that an embryo has been frozen before resulting in a successful live birth.
Ancient Gems Linked to Buddha Are Returned to India – The New York Times
- Ancient Gems Linked to Buddha Are Returned to India The New York Times
- Piprahwa relics: Sotheby's returns Buddha jewels to India after uproar BBC
- Buddhist gem collection returns to India after 127 years Reuters
- Ancient Buddha relics sold to India after $13 million auction postponed NBC News
- ‘A joyous day’: India celebrates return of ancient gems linked to the Buddha The Guardian
Swedish jihadist jailed for life over IS murder of Jordanian pilot in Syria
The killing of Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh by the Islamic State group was shown in a grim video circulated online in 2015.
Mass rape, forced pregnancy and sexual torture in Tigray amount to crimes against humanity – report
Warning: this article contains graphic and distressing testimony and images
Research documents ‘horrific and extreme’ attacks by Ethiopian and Eritrean forces and warns that impunity has meant such atrocities are expanding to new regions
Hundreds of health workers across Tigray have documented mass rape, sexual slavery, forced pregnancy and sexual torture of women and children by Ethiopian and Eritrean soldiers, in systematic attacks that amount to crimes against humanity, a new report has found.
The research, compiled by Physicians for Human Rights and the Organization for Justice and Accountability in the Horn of Africa (OJAH), represents the most comprehensive documentation yet of weaponised sexual violence in Tigray. It reviewed medical records of more than 500 patients, surveys of 600 health workers, and in-depth interviews with doctors, nurses, psychiatrists and community leaders.
Continue reading...Trump changes tone on Gaza humanitarian crisis – Axios
- Trump changes tone on Gaza humanitarian crisis Axios
- Why Trump Broke With Bibi Over the Gaza Famine The Atlantic
- Gaza Hunger Presents Trump With Moral Test Familiar to Past Presidents The New York Times
- Trump pledges more food centers in Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war Fox News
- Trump can end Gaza ‘genocide’ with four words and finally reveal truth of Israel-Hamas war Foundation for Defense of Democracies
What legal tests are Donald Trump’s tariffs facing?
US courts assessing Trump's tariff authority and reliance on 1977 emergencies act amid constitutional power debate.
Ofcom investigates 34 porn sites over UK age verification – BBC
- Ofcom investigates 34 porn sites over UK age verification BBC
- Spotify users could lose their accounts because of new rule The Independent
- Ofcom cracks down on non-compliant porn sites under Online Safety Act Financial Times
- Ready or not, age verification is rolling out across the internet The Verge
- Banning VPNs to protect kids? Good luck with that theregister.com
White House criticised after using TikTok meme to promote deportations
The White House has jumped on the viral Jet2holidays TikTok trend to promote its controversial immigration crackdown.
Syria wants Russia ‘by our side’ in new government’s first Moscow visit
Syria's new rulers have decided to take a pragmatic approach, despite Russia's support for previous president.
Myanmar ends state of emergency before planned elections
General Min Aung Hlaing to lead an 11-member commission to supervise the elections, expected in December.
West must impose “comprehensive arms embargo” on Israel
UK HRW Director Yasmine Ahmed says Israel is “exterminating Palestinians” in Gaza, urging an immediate arms embargo
Israeli settlers at Gaza border calling for settlements
‘We are ready to move into Gaza right away’
Israeli settlers gathered at the border on Wednesday demanding that Israe
US message to Israel is that it can get away with ‘worse than starvation’
Eight months ago, the ICC issued a warrant for the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu for the war crime of starvation.
Video: Aid seekers in Gaza seen from space in satellite footage
Satellites orbiting in space recorded the moment when tens of thousands of Palestinians surged toward aid trucks.
Anger Over Starvation in Gaza Leaves Israel Increasingly Isolated – The New York Times
- Anger Over Starvation in Gaza Leaves Israel Increasingly Isolated The New York Times
- The moment is approaching when countries and investors give up on business with Israel Haaretz
- World vs. Israel The Times of Israel
- Israel has gone too far The Spectator
- Dealing with ‘bad’ Israel JNS.org
Swedish man gets life term over 2015 burning killing of Jordanian pilot – Al Jazeera
- Swedish man gets life term over 2015 burning killing of Jordanian pilot Al Jazeera
- Swedish man found guilty in killing of Jordanian fighter pilot in Syria Reuters
- ISIS Militant Sentenced to Life for Role in Burning Pilot Alive in Syria The New York Times
- Swedish jihadist jailed for life over IS murder of Jordanian pilot in Syria BBC
- Swedish Man Convicted for His Role in 2015 Killing of a Jordanian Pilot by the Islamic State Group Military.com
Why musicians are boycotting festivals in Europe over Gaza
Musicians across Europe are cancelling shows at festivals linked to KKR, a firm tied to Israel’s defence industry.