Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,216
Here are the key events on day 1,216 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Remembering India’s iconic crocodile-hunting tigress
Arrowhead, also known as T-84, died last week in India's Ranthambore national park.
U.S. sends worldwide travel warning after bombing Iran nuclear sites – The Washington Post
- U.S. sends worldwide travel warning after bombing Iran nuclear sites The Washington Post
- What to Know About U.S. Warning to Citizens Abroad Amid Israel-Iran Conflict The New York Times
- Security Alert – Worldwide Caution, June 22, 2025 U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico (.gov)
- Israel starts allowing outbound flights, restricted to 50 passengers per plane The Times of Israel
- Americans Issued 'Worldwide' Travel Warning After Iran Strikes Newsweek
Noise pollution harms health of millions across Europe, report finds
About 110 million people suffer stress and sleep disturbance that lead to tens of thousands of early deaths
More than 110 million people across Europe suffer high levels of health-damaging noise pollution, according to a report. The resulting physiological stress and sleep disturbance leads to 66,000 early deaths a year and many cases of heart disease, diabetes and depression.
The report, from the European Environment Agency (EEA), focuses on noise from cars, trains and aeroplanes and found that 20% of the population of the European Economic Area (EEA) were affected. Separate research, using a slightly lower threshold for dangerous noise pollution, found that 40% of the UK population were exposed to harmful transport noise.
Continue reading...Beware the Europe You Wish For: The Downsides and Dangers of Allied Independence – Foreign Affairs
- Beware the Europe You Wish For: The Downsides and Dangers of Allied Independence Foreign Affairs
- Europe Is Finally Ready to Spend More on Defense. The Hard Part Is How. The New York Times
- Armed by America: how Europe’s militaries depend on the US – a visual analysis The Guardian
- NATO Cash Bonanza Risks Becoming Europe’s Lost Chance for Growth Bloomberg
- Europe should not go it alone on defence Financial Times
4 Killed in Missile Strike in Southern Israel – COLlive
- 4 Killed in Missile Strike in Southern Israel COLlive
- Trump says damage to Iran's nuclear sites is 'far below ground level' ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Iran attacks Israel despite US strikes on nuclear sites, Trump calls for 'peace' Fox News
- Photos of the aftermath of Iranian missile strikes in Israel AP News
- IDF says it detected new launch of ballistic missiles from Iran, an hour after Israel confirmed ceasefire The Times of Israel
Rescuers search for Brazilian tourist on Indonesian volcano
Juliana Marins was hiking on the volcano on Saturday when she fell from a cliff near the crater.
Trump’s Iran bombing tests the limits of British influence – politico.eu
- Trump’s Iran bombing tests the limits of British influence politico.eu
- International law 'at heart' of Starmer's foreign policy, says Hermer BBC
- Trump keeps Starmer out of the loop on Iran - podcast The Guardian
- How did Britain get it so wrong on Trump and Iran? The Times
- International law makes life better for everyone, insists Lord Hermer The Telegraph
‘The water was just screaming’ – Eight dead in Lake Tahoe after boats capsize
A witness described how quickly the weather changed, leading to people being thrown from boats.
‘The water was just screaming’ – Eight dead in Lake Tahoe after boats capsize
A witness described how quickly the weather changed, leading to people being thrown from boats.
With possible Iran-Israel ceasefire, Trump’s high-risk strikes may pay off
Trump seems inclined to hold his fire as Iran's attack on US troops in Qatar caused no damage or casualties.
As Diddy prosecution rests, how compelling is the case against him?
Legal experts say testimony of key witnesses has helped build prosecutors' argument, but does not ensure a conviction on all counts.
Aukus vital to ‘deter Chinese aggression’, say US lawmakers, as Trump urged to recommit to submarine deal
Alliance in best interests of Australia, UK and US, say lawmakers, after Trump administration announced 30-day review of pact
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The Aukus pact is vital to “deter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region”, Republican and Democrat lawmakers in the US have told the Pentagon, urging the US to recommit to the nuclear submarine deal with Australia and the UK.
The Trump administration announced this month it would undertake a 30-day review of the Aukus agreement – the deal struck in 2021 that would see US nuclear submarines sold to Australia, and new-design nuclear-powered Aukus submarines built in the UK and Australia.
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Continue reading...Erin Patterson murder trial live: judge in mushroom case to address the jury
Victorian woman, 50, has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder following a fatal mushroom lunch in Leongatha in 2023. Follow live
Welcome to day 36 of Erin Patterson’s triple murder trial.
We’re expecting the trial to resume from 10.30am.
Continue reading...Mick Ralphs, founding member of Mott the Hoople and Bad Company, dies aged 81
The English guitarist, who had been bedridden after a stroke in 2016, is set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in November
Mick Ralphs, singer, songwriter, guitarist and founding member of the classic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died aged 81.
A statement posted to the band’s official website on Monday announced Ralphs’ death. Ralphs had a stroke days after what would be his final performance with Bad Company at London’s O2 Arena in 2016, and had been bedridden ever since, the statement said. No further details on the circumstances of his death were provided.
Continue reading...US supreme court clears way for Trump to deport migrants to countries not their own
Justices lift judicial order, handing victory to US president in his aggressive pursuit of mass deportations
The US supreme court on Monday paved the way for the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to countries they are not from, including to conflict-ridden places such as South Sudan.
In a brief, unsigned order, the court’s conservative supermajority paused the ruling by a Boston-based federal judge who said immigrants deserved a “meaningful opportunity” to bring claims that they would face the risk of torture, persecution or even death if removed to certain countries that have agreed to take people deported from the US.
Continue reading...What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter? – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter? ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Tankers U-turn, zig-zag, pause around Strait of Hormuz Reuters
- Rubio warns of global oil disruption over Hormuz closure The Hill
- How War with Iran Could Disrupt Energy Exports at the Strait of Hormuz CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
- Beijing tells China ships in Strait of Hormuz to phone home amid safety risks South China Morning Post
The Telegram channels spreading pro-Russian propaganda in Poland
Telegram channels sharing disinformation in Polish are pushing the Kremlin’s narrative, experts warn.
Hours after attack on U.S. base, Trump says Iran and Israel will begin a ceasefire – NPR
Supreme Court lets Trump restart deporting migrants to ‘third countries’
Dissenting justice warns court actions expose 'thousands to the risk of torture or death'.