Netanyahu discussing ‘opportunities for peace’ in Gaza with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would meet with President Trump again on Tuesday to discuss Gaza.
Netanyahu vows to combat what he calls ‘vilification against Israel’ online
On Capitol Hill, Israeli PM says ‘demonization’ led to drop in support for Israel among US voters, especially Democrats
Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that he’s vowed to combat an orchestrated social media campaign of “vilification and demonization” that he says is responsible for a drop in support for Israel among US voters, especially Democrats.
“I think there’s been a concerted effort to spread vilification and demonization against Israel on social media,” the Israeli prime minister told journalists on Capitol Hill after being asked to respond to opinion polls showing a move away from the historic trend of strong backing for Israel.
Continue reading...Wildfires shut airport near Marseille in France
Wildfires near Marseille, France have forced the airport to close and injured nine firefighters.
Canadian police seize largest ever weapons cache in terrorism inquiry
RCMP arrested and charged four people who were trying to form an ‘anti-government militia’ and capture land
Police in Canada have arrested and charged four people, including active military members, who they allege were “planning to create anti-government militia” and to “forcibly take possession of land” in the province of Quebec.
The scope of material uncovered by police, including explosives and assault rifles, marks the largest weapons cache ever seized as part of terrorism investigation.
Continue reading...Norman Tebbit, Consertavive Force in Britain and Thatcher Ally, Dies at 94 – The New York Times
- Norman Tebbit, Consertavive Force in Britain and Thatcher Ally, Dies at 94 The New York Times
- Forget left and right: Norman Tebbit was a working-class hero. Politicians now could learn much from him | Henry Hill The Guardian
- Obituary: Norman Tebbit BBC
- Norman Tebbit, conservative ally to Margaret Thatcher, dies at 94 The Washington Post
- Lord Tebbit, pugnacious Tory who articulated the Iron Lady’s views to the man on the street – obituary The Telegraph
NHS bosses fear fresh resident doctors’ strikes could embolden other staff
The Royal College of Nursing and Unison are undertaking indicative ballots to assess members’ willingness to strike
A looming fresh wave of strikes by resident doctors could encourage other NHS staff including nurses to take industrial action over pay, health service bosses fear.
Resident doctors, formerly junior doctors, in England are threatening to stage stoppages until January in pursuit of their demand for a 29% pay rise, after 90% voted in favour in a ballot on a 55% turnout.
Continue reading...Watchdog to investigate police shooting of man with chainsaw in Kent
IOPC says officers feared man was also carrying explosive device during incident near Maidstone
An investigation has been launched after police in Kent shot a man wielding a chainsaw who was feared to have an explosive device, leaving him seriously injured.
The shooting happened at about 9pm on Monday close to the Park Gate Inn in Hollingbourne, near Maidstone.
Continue reading...Ed Miliband abandons plan to charge less for electricity in Scotland
Energy minister decides against ‘zonal pricing’ backed by Octopus founder but opposed by many other energy firms
Ed Miliband has abandoned plans to charge southern electricity users more than those in Scotland, after senior officials warned it could put off investors and make it more difficult to build renewables.
Sources have told the Guardian that the government has decided not to proceed with the scheme, known as “zonal pricing”, and that the decision will be announced once it has been signed off by the cabinet.
Continue reading...As deadly storms subside, Texas flooding puts spotlight on gov’t response
Questions mounting about what, if any, actions local US officials took to warn campers and residents.
Trump says he is considering Russia sanctions, not happy with Putin
US president voices frustration over the continuing war in Ukraine, says Vladimir Putin is 'killing a lot of people'.
Trump expresses frustration over Putin’s ‘b*******’
US President Donald Trump said he is tired of the “b*******” from his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Dozens missing after monsoon triggers Nepal-China floods
At least eight people died and dozens are missing after monsoon rains caused flooding at the Nepal-China border.
Israeli strike kills at least three people in northern Lebanon
Israel claims it targeted a 'key figure' from the Palestinian group Hamas near the coastal Lebanese city of Tripoli.
Russian minister’s death serves as warning to political elite – BBC
- Russian minister's death serves as warning to political elite BBC
- Russian minister dies by suicide hours after getting fired by Putin, officials say CNN
- Russia Confirms Death of Minister Hours After Kremlin Dismissed Him The New York Times
- Russia’s transportation minister found dead in what officials say was an apparent suicide AP News
- Russian transportation official drops dead in office on same day as transportation minister’s suicide Meduza
Russian minister’s death serves as warning to political elite
President Putin sacked his transport minister. Hours later, his body was found in a park with a gunshot wound to the head.
France and UK to stop small boats together, says Macron – BBC
- France and UK to stop small boats together, says Macron BBC
- Watch: Macron's day with the Royal Family BBC
- Europe should reduce US and China ‘dual dependencies’, Macron warns The Guardian
- King Charles emphasizes bonds between UK and France as he welcomes Macron in first European state visit since Brexit CNN
- Royal Family Welcomes President Macron to UK for State Visit With Pomp and Pizazz The New York Times
Firefighters battle wildfire threatening French city of Marseille – Reuters
- Firefighters battle wildfire threatening French city of Marseille Reuters
- More than 100 hurt as efforts to contain Marseille wildfire continue BBC
- Wildfire on Edge of Marseille Injures More Than 100, Officials Say The New York Times
- Marseille fire forces hundreds to evacuate, destroys homes and grounds flights The Guardian
- Forest fire blazes in southern France France 24
Netanyahu meets Trump – Could a Gaza ceasefire deal emerge?
What does Netanyahu’s latest US visit mean for Palestinians in Gaza?
Qatar dashes hopes of rapid Gaza ceasefire, saying talks ‘will need time’
Comments suggest obstacle to Trump’s wish to announce deal during Netanyahu’s Washington visit
Progress towards a ceasefire in Gaza has been slow, officials in Qatar say, dashing hopes of a rapid end to hostilities in the devastated Palestinian territory.
The new round of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas began on Sunday, after both sides accepted a broad US-sponsored outline of a deal for an initial 60-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the 21-month conflict.
Continue reading...ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women and girls – AP News
- ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women and girls AP News
- International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders, accusing them of persecuting women CNN
- ICC issues warrant for Taliban’s supreme leader for persecution of women The Guardian
- Statement of the ICC Office of the Prosecutor on the issuance of arrest warrants in the Situation in Afghanistan | International Criminal Court
- I.C.C. Seeks Arrests of Taliban Leaders Over Persecution of Women The New York Times