- Pope Leo XIV sends telegram to victims of Damascus bombing Vatican News
- Suicide bomber kills at least 22 in Greek Orthodox church in Syria during Divine Liturgy AP News
- Bishop Zaidan Urges Prayers for Syria Amid Sectarian Violence usccb
- Syrian Christian leader chides president over deadly church bombing Reuters
- Shadowy jihadist group claims Damascus church attack, as government blames ISIS The Times of Israel
WHO says attack on Sudanese hospital killed more than 40 civilians
Five health workers reportedly among the dead in West Kordofan as paramilitary RSF blames Sudanese military
The head of the World Health Organization has condemned an attack on a hospital in Sudan that he said had killed more than 40 civilians, as the country’s civil war, which has caused the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, rages on.
The attack on al-Mujlad hospital in West Kordofan happened on Saturday close to the frontline between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The WHO’s local office, which did not assign blame, said six children and five health workers were among the dead and that there were “dozens of injuries”.
Continue reading...Germany backs major NATO defense spending boost — but not to please Trump – politico.eu
- Germany backs major NATO defense spending boost — but not to please Trump politico.eu
- Germany to Spend Record Amount on Its Military and Infrastructure The New York Times
- Germany's Merz says Europe must end US defense 'free-ride' DW
- German cabinet passes 2025 draft budget with leap in defence spending Reuters
- Can Germany afford a 5% NATO defense spending target? CNBC
What is life like for Gaza evacuees?
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Justice Dept. Leader Suggested Violating Court Orders, Whistle-Blower Says – The New York Times
Israel killed at least 14 scientists in an unprecedented attack on Iran’s nuclear know-how – AP News
- Israel killed at least 14 scientists in an unprecedented attack on Iran’s nuclear know-how AP News
- Nuclear Scientist Mohammad Reza Seddighi Saber Killed In Israeli Strike: Report NDTV
- Operation Narnia: Iran's nuclear scientists reportedly killed simultaneously using special weapon The Times of Israel
- Top Iranian Nuclear Scientists Killed By Secret Israeli Weapon: Report The War Zone
- Nuclear scientists have long been targets in covert ops – Israel has brought that policy out of the shadows The Conversation
Trump delivers angry outburst at Israel-Iran ceasefire breaches
“They don’t know what the f*** they’re doing.”
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‘I lost both legs’: Palestinians scale separation wall for chance to work
Desperate to earn a living, some in occupied West Bank are risking their lives to enter Israel amid tighter security.
Calm returns to Qatar following Iran’s attack on Al Udeid airbase
Life in the Gulf state has swiftly returned to normality after a night of fear and uncertainty.
Putin Going to War with NATO Would Cost World $1.5 Trillion – Bloomberg
- Putin Going to War with NATO Would Cost World $1.5 Trillion Bloomberg
- NATO chief sees as ‘transformational’ summit ahead despite stark differences over defense spending The Hill
- NATO Summit: How Russia Might Attack—and How the Alliance Should Prepare Foreign Policy
- Nato members willingly increasing defence spending amid rising threat from Russia, says Rutte The Guardian
- 'Let's not be naive' — Rutte urges NATO to face Russia, China threats, pledges support for Ukraine The Kyiv Independent
Rescuers race to reach Brazilian tourist after she fell down ravine at popular volcano in Indonesia – CBS News
- Rescuers race to reach Brazilian tourist after she fell down ravine at popular volcano in Indonesia CBS News
- Tourist Who Fell Into Active Volcano Was ‘Abandoned’ by Tour Guide Yahoo
- Tragedy as Brazilian dancer, 26, who plunged 1,000ft down Indonesian volcano is found dead after frantic four-day rescue bid Daily Mail
- Rescuers search for Brazilian tourist on Indonesian volcano BBC
- Helicopter Being Sent for Brazilian Who Fell While Hiking Indonesian Volcano The New York Times
Israel kills 40 in further Gaza bloodshed after reaching truce with Iran – Reuters
- Israel kills 40 in further Gaza bloodshed after reaching truce with Iran Reuters
- Gaza Rescuers Say 46 Killed As UN Slams US-backed Aid System Barron's
- She walked for hours in hope of getting food. Israeli forces killed her, family says. NBC News
- Palestinian health authority says Israel kills 25 waiting on aid as war death toll exceeds 56,000 AP News
- Gaza health authorities say Israel kills 44 waiting for aid as war's death toll passes 56,000 Channel 3000
Iran’s Capital Tehran Endures Intense Attacks Before Cease-Fire With Israel – The New York Times
Live updates: Israel and Iran enter shaky ceasefire as Trump accuses both of violations – The Washington Post
- Live updates: Israel and Iran enter shaky ceasefire as Trump accuses both of violations The Washington Post
- Live updates: Iran-Israel conflict: Trump rebukes both sides hours after ceasefire CNN
- Trump Drops F-Bomb in Angry Rant as Ceasefire Gets Off to Rocky Start Rolling Stone
- Explosions ring out in Tehran despite Trump's order to Israel to stop strikes Reuters
- An Iran Cease-Fire, and Why N.Y.C.’s Mayoral Race Matters for Democrats Everywhere The New York Times
Colombian army frees 57 soldiers held captive by locals
Fifty-seven soldiers had been seized over the weekend and held captive in the restive Cauca region.
Germany vows fair share of Europe’s defence as Nato leaders arrive at Hague summit – BBC
- Germany vows fair share of Europe's defence as Nato leaders arrive at Hague summit BBC
- Germany's Merz says Europe must end US defense 'free-ride' DW
- Germany backs major NATO defense spending boost — but not to please Trump politico.eu
- Germany to Spend Record Amount on Its Military and Infrastructure The New York Times
- Can Germany afford a 5% NATO defense spending target? CNBC
Iran-Israel ceasefire boosts markets risk appetite; UK inflation may ‘plateau’, warns Bank of England’s Greene – business live
Oil has fallen to its lowest level since June’s conflict began, while stock markets have jumped across Asia and Europe
Travel and leisure stocks across Europe are rallying too.
This has pushed up the STOXX Europe travel and leisure index by 4.1% in early trading, which Reuters reports it the biggest one-day jump since 10 April.
Continue reading...Minister defends Liz Kendall’s handling of welfare reform brief despite major rebellion before vote – UK politics live
Pat McFadden insists welfare reform change vote will go ahead as planned but says party will ‘engage with’ rebels
Frances Ryan reports for the Guardian:
Downing Street’s disability cuts will have a “devastating” impact on women’s health and dignity and could breach equality law, the government has been warned.
Continue reading...World wary as it welcomes Iran-Israel ceasefire
The world celebrated ceasefire deal but is wary of a return to hostilities, as some called for a similar deal for Gaza.