South African police minister suspended over corruption allegations
President Ramaphosa's move follows accusations Senzo Mchunu interfered with sensitive investigations.
Macron promises billions more for French defense budget – politico.eu
- Macron promises billions more for French defense budget politico.eu
- Macron Increases Military Spending, Saying Freedom Is Threatened The New York Times
- 'To be free in this world, you must be feared': France's Macron calls for defense spending boost CNBC
- France: Macron announces plans to boost defense spending DW
- Macron says Europe's freedom faces greatest threat since WW2 BBC
Senzo Mchunu: Cyril Ramaphosa suspends South African police minister over crime syndicate allegations – BBC
- Senzo Mchunu: Cyril Ramaphosa suspends South African police minister over crime syndicate allegations BBC
- South African President Opens Corruption Inquiry of Police Leader The New York Times
- South Africa's Ramaphosa removes police minister over criminal link allegations Reuters
- South Africa announces commission to investigate police scandal Financial Times
- South Africa’s Ramaphosa Suspends Key Ally After Allegations Bloomberg
South Africa’s police minister suspended over organised crime allegations
Senzo Mchunu - who denies the claims - has been put on an immediate "leave of absence" by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Trump defends US Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files
The president hits out at critics accusing Bondi of withholding information about the sex offender.
Heavy rain in Texas halts rescue efforts as officials warn of further flooding
State authorities believe more than 160 people could still be missing as flash flood warnings remain in Kerr county
More heavy rains in Texas on Sunday paused a weeklong search for victims of catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River and led to high-water rescues elsewhere as officials warned that the downpours could again cause waterways to surge.
It was the first time a new round of severe weather had paused the search since the 4 July floods, which killed at least 129 people. Authorities believe more than 160 people may still be missing in Kerr county.
Continue reading...Nigeria’s ex-President Muhammadu Buhari dies in London aged 82
Buhari, remembered for an anti-corruption drive and faltering economy, leaves behind a contentious legacy.
Sudan civil war: RSF storms cattle market and prison in ‘death trap’ city – BBC
- Sudan civil war: RSF storms cattle market and prison in 'death trap' city BBC
- Conflicting claims over control of vital North Kordofan area Sudan Tribune
- Sudanese paramilitary attack leaves at least 4 dead as fighting intensifies in Kordofan region AP News
- Sudanese army airstrike kills at least 8 in displacement shelters, local group says MSN
- 3 Sudanese children among 11 civilians killed in RSF attack in North Kordofan: Medics Anadolu Ajansı
RSF storms cattle market and prison in ‘death trap’ Sudanese city
It is the first time RSF fighters have entered el-Fasher in such numbers since a siege began in May 2024.
Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Wimbledon 2025 Grand Slam title
Top seed Sinner defeats Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the final to win his first Wimbledon and fourth Grand Slam title.
German defence minister calls on arms makers to deliver – Financial Times
- German defence minister calls on arms makers to deliver Financial Times
- Germany spent over €31 billion on military modernisation in 2024, army offical says Caliber.Az
- Pistorius urges arms manufacturers to deliver breakingthenews.net
- Germany’s bid to overtake Russia in defense spending: Implications for Europe and Ukraine Espreso.tv
- Mateusz Morawiecki: The Return of German Power Wszystko co najważniejsze
Wildfires destroy historic lodge on Grand Canyon’s North Rim, park says
Grand Canyon Lodge consumed by two wildfires that have burned more than 45,000 acres in area
The historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the monument’s North Rim has been destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire, the park said on Sunday. The blaze has forced officials to close access to that area for the season.
The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park superintendent Ed Keable told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning. He said the visitor center, the gas station, a waste water treatment plant, an administrative building and some employee housing also were lost.
Continue reading...Women who run with bulls at Pamplona’s San Fermín festival in minority – Euronews.com
- Women who run with bulls at Pamplona's San Fermín festival in minority Euronews.com
- In pictures: Running with the bulls through Pamplona streets Reuters
- Four injured on final day of San Fermin bull runs in Pamplona Yahoo
- Pamplona’s iconic bull run opens in Spain Al Jazeera
- Trump lashes Putin as he confirms Patriot Missiles for Ukraine MSN
Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82 in London
Leader who ousted Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 three decades after brief stint as military ruler dies after ‘prolonged illness’
Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari, who led Africa’s most populous country from 2015 to 2023 and was the first Nigerian president to oust an incumbent through the ballot box, died in London on Sunday, a presidential spokesperson has said.
President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson said in a post on X: “President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30pm [1530 GMT], following a prolonged illness.”
Continue reading...‘Humanitarian city’ would be concentration camp for Palestinians, says former Israeli PM
Ehud Olmert says forcing people into camp would be ethnic cleansing, and anger at Israel over Gaza war is not all down to antisemitism
The “humanitarian city” Israel’s defence minister has proposed building on the ruins of Rafah would be a concentration camp, and forcing Palestinians inside would be ethnic cleansing, Israel’s former prime minister Ehud Olmert has told the Guardian.
Israel was already committing war crimes in Gaza and the West Bank, Olmert said, and construction of the camp would mark an escalation.
Continue reading...Several dead in clashes in predominantly Druze Syrian city
Authorities send forces to de-escalate the situation after fighting breaks out between Bedouins and Druze.
ICE Plans to Ramp Up Deporting Immigrants to Countries Other Than Their Own – Rolling Stone
- ICE Plans to Ramp Up Deporting Immigrants to Countries Other Than Their Own Rolling Stone
- ICE memo outlines plan to deport migrants to countries where they are not citizens The Washington Post
- Trump Administration Poised to Ramp Up Deportations to Distant Countries The New York Times
- "Six Hour Notice, No Safety Assurance": Inside America's New Deportation Plan NDTV
- ICE may deport migrants to countries other than their own with just six hours notice, memo says Reuters
Syria signs $800m Tartous port deal with UAE firm DP World
'Syria possesses valuable assets,' says DP World’s CEO, highlighting the country’s economic potential.
Hungary’s oldest library is fighting to save 100,000 books from a beetle infestation – NBC News
Watch: Was Lady Gaga’s Rio concert really attended by 2.1m people?
BBC Verify looks at a claim from Rio de Janeiro officials that the pop star's beach gig drew huge numbers.