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.
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.
A week of victory for Trump, but his war with the deep state rages on – The Times
- A week of victory for Trump, but his war with the deep state rages on The Times
- Trump on a high after 'tremendous' wins at home and abroad BBC
- Big beautiful bottleneck: Trump's high-stakes week at home and abroad NPR
- Donald Trump Notches His Best Week Yet Newsweek
- CNN host praises President Trump for being 'on a roll,' citing very 'consequential' week Fox News
Protesters in Bangkok demand resignation of prime minister over leaked phone call
Paetongtarn Shinawatra has angered Thai nationalists, who accuse the Thai leader of kowtowing to Cambodia
Thousands of protesters have gathered in Bangkok to demand the resignation of Thailand’s prime minister over a leaked phone call with a former Cambodian leader.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra has faced growing pressure over her handling of a border dispute with neighbouring Cambodia that flared in May when a Cambodian soldier was killed during a brief exchange of fire.
Continue reading...IDF eliminates Hamas founder linked to October 7 attack in Gaza – Ynetnews
- IDF eliminates Hamas founder linked to October 7 attack in Gaza Ynetnews
- Veteran Hamas operative who helped plan Oct. 7 killed in Gaza City strike, IDF says The Times of Israel
- Israel says it killed Hamas founder in strike The Hill
- IDF kills key Hamas founder and mastermind of Oct 7 terror attack in Israel Fox News
- Security forces confirm death of senior Hamas military wing member in Gaza strikes The Jerusalem Post
Pakistan slams climate ‘injustice’ as deadly floods hit country again – Al Jazeera
- Pakistan slams climate ‘injustice’ as deadly floods hit country again Al Jazeera
- A week of heavy rains and floods across Pakistan kills 46 people including 13 family members AP News
- At least 8 dead, 13 injured in rain-related incidents across GB, Punjab and Sindh: officials Dawn
- Monsoon havoc in Pakistan: Flash floods and heavy rain killed 45 in just days, children among victims Times of India
- 14 killed, over 40 injured in Punjab as rain, storms wreak havoc Geo.tv
Pakistan slams climate ‘injustice’ as deadly floods hit country again
At least 32 killed in monsoon flooding, underscoring Pakistan's climate vulnerability and insufficient global support.
UK authorities seize more than two tonnes of cocaine in ‘one of largest’ busts
United Nations report says global cocaine trade thriving, with 25 million users around the world in 2023.
Japan launches GOSAT-GW on 50th and final liftoff of the H-2A rocket (video) – Space
South Africa’s DA party quits ‘national dialogue’ initiative
The leader of the party, John Steenhuisen, said the initiative was a 'waste of time and money'.
DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal met with scepticism in rebel-held city
Critics of the agreement have questioned whether it is thorough enough and will be able to bring peace.
Pope Leo say Ukraine has been ‘martyred’ in ‘senseless war’ – Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse
- Pope Leo say Ukraine has been ‘martyred’ in ‘senseless war’ Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse
- Pope to Ukrainian Greek Catholics: 'Your faith is being put to the test' Vatican News
- Zelenskyy responds to Pope's message about Ukraine's suffering Українська правда
- McDonald's to open 10 new restaurants in Ukraine this year, NYT reports The Kyiv Independent
- Official Badge for the Jubilee of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in the Vatican — Entry to St. Peter’s Basilica for the Liturgy Українська Греко-Католицька Церква
‘Momentum Is Slipping’: Russia’s Summer Offensive Is Losing Steam – Despite Record Attacks – Kyiv Post
- ‘Momentum Is Slipping’: Russia’s Summer Offensive Is Losing Steam – Despite Record Attacks Kyiv Post
- Russia’s summer offensive in Ukraine underwhelms – but Kyiv won’t be celebrating CNN
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 28, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 27, 2025 Kyiv Post
- Russia’s summer offensive stalls The Telegraph
Why manufacturing consent for war with Iran failed this time
Americans still have fresh memories of the death and destruction of the previous US imperial adventure in the region.
Greece names new ministers after high-level resignations over farm scandal – politico.eu
- Greece names new ministers after high-level resignations over farm scandal politico.eu
- 5 Greek government officials resign over EU farming subsidy fraud allegations AP News
- Greek migration minister resigns citing EU subsidy probe Reuters
- A hard-liner follows a fellow right-winger as head of Greece's migration and asylum ministry ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Opposition parties slam the government over the OPEKEPE scandal eKathimerini.com
‘Hey Daddy’: How different world leaders massage Trump’s ego
Does Trump’s personal relationship with world leaders have any bearing on his policies towards their countries?
Saturday night protests resume after two-week hiatus due to war with Iran – The Times of Israel
- Saturday night protests resume after two-week hiatus due to war with Iran 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
- Ceasefire in Iran gives rise to new calls for a deal to end Gaza war The Washington Post
- There Is Only One Way to End the Gaza War and Prevent Future Bloodbaths Haaretz
France to ban smoking in public places to protect children – Euronews.com
- France to ban smoking in public places to protect children Euronews.com
- Can France, land of smoking and joie de vivre, end its cigarette habit? The Washington Post
- France implements smoking ban at beaches and parks in step towards ‘tobacco-free generation’ The Guardian
- France to ban smoking in parks, beaches, and near schools AP News
- France: Smoking ban on beaches goes into effect DW
Marilyn Manson Brighton concert cancelled after pressure from campaigners
Venue drops gig under pressure from campaigners and local MP, who said show was against ‘city’s values’
Heavy metal star Marilyn Manson, has had the first UK concert of his One Assassination Under God Tour cancelled after pressure from campaign groups and an MP.
The first leg of the tour was due to kick off at the Brighton Centre on Wednesday, 29 October. Ticketmaster have since informed customers that the event will no longer go ahead as planned and they will be refunded.
Continue reading...China to stay cautious as Iran seeks aid amid US, Israel clashes: Mideast expert – South China Morning Post
- China to stay cautious as Iran seeks aid amid US, Israel clashes: Mideast expert South China Morning Post
- China’s Relationship With the World After the Israel-Iran War Time Magazine
- China's heavy reliance on Iranian oil imports Reuters
- Beijing, a longtime friend of Tehran, turns to cautious diplomacy in Iran’s war with Israel AP News
- Why is China so concerned about Israel-Iran tensions? NPR