Protesters flood Venice’s streets during Amazon founder Bezos’s wedding
Protesters in Venice denounce Bezos’ lavish wedding, citing over-tourism, high housing costs, and climate concerns.
Kneecap Brings Pro-Palestinian Politics Back Onstage at Glastonbury – The New York Times
- Kneecap Brings Pro-Palestinian Politics Back Onstage at Glastonbury The New York Times
- Government condemns Glastonbury chants aired live on BBC BBC
- Kneecap ignites Glastonbury with anti-Starmer, pro-Palestine set amid censorship and political backlash The Hindu
- Kneecap at Glastonbury review – sunkissed good vibes are banished by rap trio’s feral, furious flows The Guardian
- UK punk band blasted for ‘Death to IDF’ chants during Glastonbury festival as police probe ‘deeply offensive’ comments New York Post
One child killed and another in critical condition after tree falls in Essex park
Seven-year-old girl dies in hospital after incident at Chalkwell park in Southend-on-Sea involving five children
A young girl has died and another is in a critical condition after a tree fell in a seaside park in Essex on Saturday.
The girls, aged seven and six, suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital. Police said the seven-year-old girl died in hospital.
Continue reading...Pakistan: At least 13 soldiers killed in a suicide attack – DW
- Pakistan: At least 13 soldiers killed in a suicide attack DW
- Car bomb attack in Pakistan kills at least 13 soldiers BBC
- Pakistan Blames India For Suicide Car Bomb Attack, Centre Responds NDTV
- Suicide bombing kills 13 Pakistani soldiers near Afghan border, army says Reuters
- At least 13 soldiers killed in suicide bombing in northwestern Pakistan Al Jazeera
Shaken by depth of Israeli penetration, Iran said to launch sweeping internal crackdown – The Times of Israel
- Shaken by depth of Israeli penetration, Iran said to launch sweeping internal crackdown The Times of Israel
- Iran's Security Ministry announces discovery & targeting of spy headquarters - SabaNet وكالة الانباء اليمنية سبأ
- Iran says it is waging covert war against Mossad, CIA and MI6 Middle East Monitor
‘Make a brave decision’: Thousands in Tel Aviv demand PM seal Gaza hostage release deal – The Times of Israel
- ‘Make a brave decision’: Thousands in Tel Aviv demand PM seal Gaza hostage release deal The Times of Israel
- Live updates: Iran holds state funerals and Israeli protesters demand Gaza ceasefire CNN
- Gaza offensive will soon ‘reach the lines’ set by the government, says IDF chief The Times of Israel
- Why anti-Gaza War Protesters Should Choose a Different Time Than the Weekly Hostage Rally Haaretz
- Liri Albag: Hostage deal must be reached now that Iran war over The Jerusalem Post
Ancient city possibly ruled by females living in a “matriarchal society” more than 9,000 years ago, researchers say – CBS News
- Ancient city possibly ruled by females living in a "matriarchal society" more than 9,000 years ago, researchers say CBS News
- Combining archaeology and genetics may shed light on how ideas traveled further than people in Anatolia Phys.org
- Ancient 'female-centered' society thrived 9,000 years ago in proto-city in Turkey Live Science
- DNA from Prehistoric Proto-City Reveals 'Surprising' Signs of Female-Centered Society 404 Media
- Ancient DNA Reveals Surprising Maternal Lineages at Neolithic Çatalhöyük Arkeonews
Two men found guilty in deaths of 53 migrants in Texas sentenced to life in prison
Felipe Orduna-Torres and Armando Gonzales-Garcia abandoned locked truckload of people in summer heat with no AC in 2022
Two men face spending the rest of their lives in prison after a federal judge sentenced them on Friday for their roles in the deaths of 53 people – including six children – who were found dead in an abandoned tractor-trailer in Texas in 2022.
A federal jury in Texas had found the two men, Felipe Orduna-Torres and Armando Gonzales-Garcia, guilty of various charges at the conclusion of a trial in March. Federal judge Orlando Garcia sentenced Torres to life in prison and Ortega to 83 years of incarceration, essentially a life sentence.
Continue reading...Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon kill three people
Israel still pummeling northern neighbour despite ceasefire; latest attacks follow Friday’s deadly strike on Nabatieh.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris attend funeral of slain Minnesota lawmaker
Governor Tim Walz eulogizes Melissa Hortman, killed with husband, as ‘most consequential speaker’ in state’s history
Democratic former Minnesota state house speaker Melissa Hortman was honored for her legislative accomplishments and her humanity during a funeral on Saturday that was attended by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
The former president and vice-president were joined by more than 1,000 other mourners.
Continue reading...Tory MP refers himself to parliamentary watchdog over adviser role
Report in the Times alleges George Freeman was paid by company that helped him write questions to government
A Conservative MP has referred himself to the parliamentary watchdog after it was alleged he was paid by a company that helped him write questions to government.
Former minister George Freeman submitted queries to Labour ministers about the sector the firm operates in, the Times reported.
Continue reading...Kneecap Curse Out Prime Minister In Controversial Glastonbury Set – Stereogum
Woman likely bitten by shark at New York’s popular Jones Beach
Woman’s injuries were not life-threatening, and officials were unable to find the likely young sand tiger shark
A 20-year-old woman was likely bitten by a juvenile shark while waist-deep in the surf at a suburban New York beach, according to state officials.
The unidentified woman suffered minor lacerations to her left leg and foot after being bitten Wednesday at Jones Beach state park on Long Island. She was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening, according to a release from state parks officials.
Continue reading...US-backed Gaza aid org. says Hamas is targeting its staff in Gaza – The Jerusalem Post
- US-backed Gaza aid org. says Hamas is targeting its staff in Gaza The Jerusalem Post
- Terror in Gaza: Hamas offers bounties to kill US and local aid workers, group says Fox News
- Hamas Places Bounties on Gaza Aid Workers, Threatening Humanitarian Operations: GHF Northeast Live
- Hamas Is Preparing Attacks On American Contractors Helping Distribute Aid In Gaza The Daily Wire
Ukraine says drones destroyed Russia’s helicopters, air defences in Crimea
Explosions rocked the Crimean airfield throughout the night as Ukraine targeted Russian aviation and defense assets.
Mark Zuckerberg’s secret list of top AI talent to poach has tech world atwitter
Meta CEO reportedly to offer pay packages worth up to $100m, a gambit OpenAI’s Sam Altman calls ‘crazy’
Mark Zuckerberg reportedly spent months putting together a list of the top AI engineers and researchers across the globe, preparing to offer potential recruits lucrative compensation packages in Meta’s attempt to poach AI talent from key competitors.
Silicon Valley has been talking for weeks about the Meta CEO’s quest to attract top AI talent, including by offering pay packages worth up to $100m.
Continue reading...At least 81 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says
Hospital staff and witnesses said at least 11 people were killed after a strike near tents housing displaced people on Friday.
Police fire tear gas as thousands protest against Serbia’s President Vucic
President Vucic maintains hold on power after months of protests over roof crash that critics say was linked to graft.
Who decides who can have nuclear arms?
Have the actions of Israel and the US increased the risks that more countries will want them?
Venice divided as lavish Bezos wedding brings glamour and protests
Venetians have mixed feelings over the Amazon founder's lavish three-day party in their city.