Spain and Portugal record hottest June ever as heatwave grips Europe
A number of European regions recorded their highest temperatures on the final day of June.
Guilty plea expected in 2022 murders of four Idaho students
Relatives of one victim posted on Facebook that the state had failed them by allowing a plea deal.
Israel has killed 1,000 Palestinians in the West Bank since October 7, 2023
Since Israel began its genocidal war on Gaza, it has also killed 1,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Aftermath of an Israeli air attack on a Gaza cafe
Israeli air raids kill 95 in Gaza, including 39 at a crowded cafe, with a journalist among the victims.
Three killed in Ukrainian drone attack on central Russia
The attack on a factory in the city of Izhevsk was more than 1,000km (620 miles) from the border.
Officials urge health screening for 1,200 children after Australian child care worker charged with rape, abuse – CBS News
- Officials urge health screening for 1,200 children after Australian child care worker charged with rape, abuse CBS News
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- Australia: Hundreds of kids to be tested for disease after childcare rape charge BBC
- Daycare Worker Accused of Sexually Abusing 8 Kids — Now 1,200 Others Must Be Tested for Infectious Diseases People.com
- Alleged childcare centre abuser unmasked News.com.au
Opposition leader Nika Gvaramia jailed in Georgia amid deepening crackdown
Tblisi court sentences opposition figure Nika Gvaramia to eight months and bans him from holding office for two years.
Thailand’s PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended over leaked Hun Sen call
Paetongtarn could be heard calling former Cambodian leader ‘uncle’ and criticising Thai commander in recording
Thailand’s constitutional court has suspended the prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, while it investigates alleged ethical violations relating to a leaked phone call.
The court announced on Tuesday that it would consider a petition filed by 36 senators calling for Paetongtarn’s dismissal, accusing her of dishonesty and breaching ethical standards in violation of the constitution.
Continue reading...King Charles’ royal train to be retired as palace cuts costs – CNN
- King Charles’ royal train to be retired as palace cuts costs CNN
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- Royal train to be retired as King Charles seeks to modernise monarchy The Guardian
- King Charles to Retire Royal Train Beloved by Queen Elizabeth After Cost Concerns People.com
- Royal train will end 156 years of service as King Charles III seeks to economize AP News
Why are ties between Azerbaijan and Russia fraying?
After ethnic Azeri suspects died during apparently violent raids in a Russian city, Baku has lashed out at Moscow.
Coroner may call for prison unit where WA teenager Cleveland Dodd died to be closed
Philip Urquhart tells the inquest into the 16-year-old’s fatal self-harming that the state justice department failed in its duty of care
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Everything must be done to ensure no more children die in youth detention, a coroner has told an inquest into the death of an Indigenous teenager, including closing down the controversial prison unit where he fatally self-harmed.
Cleveland Dodd was found unresponsive inside a cell in Unit 18, a youth wing of the high-security adult facility Casuarina prison in Perth, in the early hours of 12 October 2023.
Continue reading...Will Syria normalise relations with Israel?
Normalisation might be a step too far, but a return to a peace deal may be in sight.
Trump tightens US policy on Cuba
President Trump says a statutory ban on tourism to Cuba will be enforced more strictly.
Trump tightens US policy on Cuba
President Trump says a statutory ban on tourism to Cuba will be enforced more strictly.
Police in Turkey detain satirical magazine employees over Prophet Muhammad cartoon controversy – NBC News
- Police in Turkey detain satirical magazine employees over Prophet Muhammad cartoon controversy NBC News
- Turkey arrests journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad BBC
- Turkey arrests 4 satirical magazine staff for inciting ‘public hatred’ with cartoon AP News
- Turkish police detain four cartoonists after image authorities say depicts the Prophet Mohammed sparks protests CNN
- Turkish police detain cartoonist over Prophet Muhammad caricature Euronews.com
Satirical magazine employees detained over prophet cartoon controversy in Turkey – CBS News
- Satirical magazine employees detained over prophet cartoon controversy in Turkey CBS News
- Turkey arrests journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad BBC
- Turkish police detain four cartoonists after image authorities say depicts the Prophet Mohammed sparks protests CNN
- Turkey detains cartoonist over Muhammad caricature dw.com
- Clashes and arrests in Turkey over magazine cartoon allegedly depicting prophet Muhammad The Guardian
Republicans “afraid of” Trump will vote for “Big Beautiful Bill”
Bill Schneider explains why Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill" will likely pass – despite opposition from both parties.
Danish women to face conscription by lottery
The 18 year olds will join males in a lottery that could require them undergo a period of service.
Danish women to face conscription by lottery – BBC
- Danish women to face conscription by lottery BBC
- Denmark Begins Drafting Women as Russian Threat Looms The New York Times
- NATO Ally Seeks Women to Fight Russia Threat Newsweek
- Denmark expands military service to include women Reuters
- Denmark’s army extends compulsory enlistment to women for the first time The Independent
Danish women to face conscription by lottery
The 18 year olds will join males in a lottery that could require them undergo a period of service.