New species of dinosaur discovered that ‘rewrites’ T.rex family tree
The dinosaur skeletons, found hidden in a museum collection in Mongolia, is an ancestor of the mighty tyrannosaurs.
David Hogg to exit Democratic National Committee after months of turmoil
Vice-chair and Parkland survivor, 25, to leave after members voted to hold elections that could have led to his ouster
David Hogg, the young vice-chair of the Democratic National Committee whose vow to unseat “asleep-at-the-wheel” Democrats roiled his party, said on Wednesday that he would step away from the high-ranking role in a move that ends months of internal infighting.
Moments before Hogg announced his decision, members of the committee had voted to hold new vice-chair elections that could have led to his ouster.
Continue reading...US National Guard ‘expecting a ramp-up’ in immigration protests: official
Major General Scott Sherman says National Guard troops have been trained to make detentions but have not done so yet.
Israeli fire kills 60 in Gaza, many near aid site, medics say – Reuters
- Israeli fire kills 60 in Gaza, many near aid site, medics say Reuters
- Israeli forces kill at least 60 Palestinians seeking food in Gaza, health officials say The Guardian
- At least 60 Palestinians killed by Israel while seeking aid in Gaza Middle East Eye
- Dozens of Palestinians killed while seeking aid in Gaza, hospitals say BBC
- Israeli gunfire, strikes kill 120 Palestinians in Gaza, many at aid sites Al Jazeera
The Korean bakery chain that says croissants don’t have to be French
Asian bakeries are seeing success at home and abroad by bringing global flavours to traditional French pastries.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Why Real Madrid are joint favourites
The dethroned Spanish and European champions are the most successful Club World Cup side and joint favourites in 2025.
A frail cry and relief: Malnourished baby Siwar evacuated from Gaza
The BBC travels in an ambulance from the Gaza border to Amman with Siwar and her family
‘I made the sign of victory for Siwar’: Mother’s relief as malnourished Gaza baby evacuated to Jordan
The BBC travels in an ambulance from the Gaza border to Amman with Siwar and her family
Judge rules Trump cannot use foreign policy claim to deport Mahmoud Khalil
While the ruling does not order Khalil's immediate release, it does undermine the US government's case against Khalil.
Stormzy takes first acting role as he launches film production company
After music, publishing, sports and philanthropy, rapper expands into film-making with lead role in Big Man, a short film premiering on YouTube
After conquering the charts, Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage and launching his own publishing imprint, Stormzy is taking his first steps into the world of movies with starring in a short film about the travails of an ex-rapper.
Big Man will be made by the rap star’s own production company Merky Films in association with Apple, and feature Stormzy – in a sizable wig – as the lead character Tenzman, “a former rap star now navigating a restless and uncertain chapter of his life”.
Continue reading...U.S. evacuating personnel from the Middle East amid growing tensions with Iran – Axios
- U.S. evacuating personnel from the Middle East amid growing tensions with Iran Axios
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- US preparing to partially evacuate Iraq embassy over regional security risks, sources say Reuters
- U.S. shrinks presence in Middle East amid fears of Israeli strike on Iran The Washington Post
- U.S. to Evacuate Diplomats From Iraq Amid Iran Tensions The New York Times
Unarmed Palestinian brothers killed in Israeli raid on West Bank’s Nablus
Nidal Umairah tried to talk to Israeli soldiers before he was attacked, and then killed, along with his brother Khaled.
Israel Says It Recovered the Remains of Two Hostages in Gaza – The New York Times
- Israel Says It Recovered the Remains of Two Hostages in Gaza The New York Times
- Bodies of Yair Yaakov, second slain hostage recovered by IDF from Khan Younis The Times of Israel
- Israel recovers bodies of two dead hostages from Gaza in military operation CNN
- More Israelis want the war to end - driven by fears for hostages BBC
- Live updates, day 614 of Gaza war: Latest news from Israel, Middle East The Jerusalem Post
Israeli forces kill at least 60 Palestinians seeking food aid in Gaza, health officials say – The Guardian
- Israeli forces kill at least 60 Palestinians seeking food aid in Gaza, health officials say The Guardian
- At least 66 Palestinians killed in shootings on back-to-back days near Gaza aid sites, health ministry says ABC News
- Israeli gunfire, airstrikes kill 60 in Gaza, many near aid site, medics say Reuters
- Dozens of Palestinians killed while seeking aid in Gaza, hospitals say BBC
- Israeli gunfire, strikes kill 120 Palestinians in Gaza, many at aid sites Al Jazeera
Israeli forces kill at least 60 Palestinians seeking food in Gaza, health officials say
Dozens more wounded as crowds approached food distribution centres run by Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
Israeli forces killed at least 60 Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, most of them as they were seeking food from a US-Israeli distribution scheme, according to local health authorities.
Medical officials said at least 25 people were killed and dozens wounded as they approached a food distribution centre run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), near Netzarim in central Gaza.
Continue reading...Pulse massacre survivors in Florida to revisit nightclub before it is razed
The nightclub is being replaced with a permanent memorial to one of the US's worst mass shootings in modern history.
US orders non-essential embassy staff out of Iraq amid growing Middle East tensions
State department move comes amid increasing concerns about nuclear talks between US and Iran that appear to be deadlocked
The United States has ordered the departure of “non-essential” diplomatic staff and their families from embassies in the Middle East amid growing diplomatic tensions in the region.
The US diplomatic draw-down came as Iran threatened to target US military bases in the region if conflict breaks out, while Donald Trump said he was “less confident” about reaching a nuclear deal.
Continue reading...G-7 Tries to Avoid Trump Conflict by Scrapping Joint Communique – Bloomberg
- G-7 Tries to Avoid Trump Conflict by Scrapping Joint Communique Bloomberg
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- Press briefing - G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta (Canada) of 15-17 June 2025 consilium.europa.eu
- Trump and Trade Loom Over Canada’s G7 Summit Council on Foreign Relations
- We found out how Mark Carney hopes to smooth differences with Donald Trump at the G7 summit. Here’s what we know Toronto Star
Fashion brands accused of shortcuts on climate pledges overlooking workers
A new report accuses fashion giants of not considering the welfare of workers affected by climate change.
Violent anti-immigrant riots follow sex assault arrests in Northern Ireland – The Washington Post
- Violent anti-immigrant riots follow sex assault arrests in Northern Ireland The Washington Post
- Fire at leisure centre as Northern Ireland violence erupts for third night BBC
- Northern Ireland Struck by Anti-Immigrant Violence for Third Night The New York Times
- ‘In 14 years, never anything like this’: Ballymena’s foreigners describe fear after rioting The Guardian
- Rioters attack police and torch houses for a second night in Northern Ireland NBC News