Tsunami alerts lifted after huge earthquake prompts evacuations across Pacific
Alerts were issued across the Pacific following the 8.8 magnitude quake in Russia's Far East, but no deaths were reported.
US sanctions Brazil’s Supreme Court judge overseeing case against Bolsonaro
US freezes Judge Moraes's assets, citing role in arbitrary detentions, censorship, and Bolsonaro-related prosecutions.
US Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged despite Trump pressures
The decision also drew dissent from two of the central bank's governors, both Trump appointees.
UN expert condemns US rollback of sanctions on Myanmar regime allies
The decision came after the country's military chief sent a letter to Trump praising his 'strong leadership'.
Leader of Israeli Knesset taunts UK, France over Palestinian state
The speaker of Israel’s Knesset said London or Paris should be the site of a Palestinian state.
Ukraine parliament to vote on law to restore powers of anti-corruption bodies
Move follows protests in Ukrainian cities over bill passed last week that curtailed independence of two bodies
Ukraine’s parliament will vote on a new law on Thursday that would restore independence to two anti-corruption bodies, backtracking on a law passed last week that curtailed their powers and led to a political crisis.
Last week’s legal changes prompted rare wartime street protests against the president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and accusations that the presidential office was trying to protect powerful associates from anti-corruption investigations.
Continue reading...Le Court secures historic Africa win at women’s Tour de France
Mauritian rider Kim Le Court has made history for Africa by winning a stage at the women's Tour de France.
Laura Dahlmeier: German biathlete dies in a climbing accident in Pakistan
Rescuers had hoped to find double Olympic gold medallist on 6,096m (20,000-foot) Laila Peak in the Karakoram Mountains.
Children and elderly people most vulnerable as Gaza famine deepens, warn experts
Aid agencies, governments and UN’s food security monitor report evidence of worsening starvation, particularly among under-fives
Humanitarian experts and doctors are warning that children, elderly people and those with pre-existing health conditions are most at risk of famine in Gaza.
Pro-Israeli activists and Israel’s foreign ministry have tried to challenge the veracity of shocking pictures that have appeared in the international media, despite widespread and well-documented evidence of growing and worsening famine under conditions of Israeli restrictions on aid.
Continue reading...Ukraine arrests air force major suspected of spying for Russia – politico.eu
- Ukraine arrests air force major suspected of spying for Russia politico.eu
- Ukraine arrests air force officer for spying on Western-supplied fighter jets Reuters
- Ukraine's Security Service discovers mole in Ukrainian Air Force who helped Russia target airfields hosting F-16 and Mirage jets Українська правда
- Ukrainian Mole Helped Russia Target Airfields With F-16, Mirage Jets: Kyiv Newsweek
- Ukraine Foils Kharkiv Breach, Exposes Russian Agent Who Spied to Repay Casino Debts UNITED24 Media
Sheinbaum demands return of Mexican citizens held at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Mexican president said citizens held at controversial Florida immigration jail ‘should be repatriated immediately’
Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has said that the country is demanding the repatriation of at least 30 of its citizens currently being held in the controversial Florida immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz”.
The Mexican leader said on Wednesday that a note had been sent to US authorities “demanding that any Mexicans who might enter this detention center should be repatriated immediately”.
Continue reading...Why Trump’s tough stance on Russia could derail the biggest win in his trade war – Business Insider
- Why Trump's tough stance on Russia could derail the biggest win in his trade war Business Insider
- Trump Admits Financial Penalties on Russia ‘May or May Not’ Work The New York Times
- Trump’s Russia Sanctions Strategy Runs Hot and Cold The Wall Street Journal
- Senator Blumenthal: “Putin Doesn’t Deserve More Time” as US Urged to Act on Sanctions UNITED24 Media
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune readying Russia sanctions as deadline for Ukraine cease-fire shortens to 10 days New York Post
What does recognising a Palestinian state mean?
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions.
What does recognising a Palestinian state mean? – BBC
- What does recognising a Palestinian state mean? BBC
- How will the UK’s recognition of Palestine help those starving in Gaza? - podcast The Guardian
- Starmer says UK will recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees ceasefire, ends Gaza suffering AP News
- Mark Levin: I'm 'sick and tired' of lectures from Europe foxnews.com
- Britain and France Have Pledged to Recognize a Palestinian State. What Would It Mean? The New York Times
‘At 80, to be treated like a terrorist is shocking’: arrested on suspicion of supporting Palestine Action
Retired priest and former magistrate among those held after Palestine Action was banned as a terror organisation
Palestine Action’s co-founder has won a bid to bring a high court challenge over the group’s ban as a terrorist organisation, which has made membership of or support for the direct action group a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
About 200 people have been arrested on suspicion of publicly protesting in support for PA since it was banned. They include:
Continue reading...Israel’s new measures do nothing to stop the starvation crisis in Gaza, say aid workers – The Guardian
- Israel’s new measures do nothing to stop the starvation crisis in Gaza, say aid workers The Guardian
- Updates: Israeli fire kills dozens searching for food in famine-hit Gaza Al Jazeera
- Gaza airdrops deliver a fraction of what trucks could, aid groups warn The Washington Post
- Israel increases food aid to Gaza amid outrage over growing reports of starvation PBS
- Once again, Israel tried to restrict Gaza aid. Once again, its policy failed miserably The Times of Israel
Australia widens teen social media ban to YouTube, scraps exemption – Hacker News
World Athletics gene test introduced for female category
World Athletics mandates gene test for female category eligibility setting September 1 deadline for Tokyo Championships.
Israel rejects Hamas demand, considers Gaza annexation – The Jerusalem Post
- Israel rejects Hamas demand, considers Gaza annexation The Jerusalem Post
- Israeli officials tell outlets chances for ceasefire-hostage deal appear ‘slim’ The Times of Israel
- Trump tells Israel to ‘finish the job’ against Hamas weeks after suggesting ceasefire deal in sight CNN
- Hamas pushes back on Trump and Witkoff's criticisms, demands US pressure Israel Fox News
- Live Updates: Israel rejects Hamas's ceasefire demand The Jerusalem Post
US Democrats use obscure law to pressure Trump on Epstein case
Rarely used 'rule of five' used in latest effort by Democrats to spotlight Trump-era Epstein controversies.