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
- Trump heads to the G7 next week. He has a complicated relationship with the group NPR
- 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
What do we know about the US-China trade deal?
At 55 percent, the tariffs are still high, but some experts expect they will drop further.
UK agrees post-Brexit deal over Gibraltar – BBC
- UK agrees post-Brexit deal over Gibraltar BBC
- UK and Spain strike ‘historic’ deal over Gibraltar’s future and borders The Guardian
- 'Historic milestone': EU and UK strike political deal on Gibraltar Euronews.com
- British and Spanish PMs agree Gibraltar deal unlocks 'huge opportunity' Reuters
- Britain ‘surrendering Gibraltar’ after agreeing to EU passport controls The Telegraph
UK agrees post-Brexit deal over Gibraltar
Talks on rules governing the border of Spain and Gibraltar have been ongoing since Britain left the EU.
Israeli forces recover bodies of two hostage in Gaza, PM says – BBC
- Israeli forces recover bodies of two hostage in Gaza, PM says BBC
- Israel recovers bodies of two dead hostages from Gaza in military operation CNN
- Bodies of Yair Yaakov, second slain hostage recovered by IDF from Khan Younis The Times of Israel
- Two slain hostages returned from Gaza; 53 remain in Hamas captivity JNS.org
- Body of Thai captive killed in Gaza returned home Al Jazeera
Israeli forces recover bodies of two hostages in Gaza, PM says
One of the two hostages was Yair Yaakov, who was killed in the Hamas-led attack on 7 October 2023, Benjamin Netanyahu says.
Police: Austrian school gunman planned bomb attack
Police found a pipe bomb, bombing plans, and a farewell note at the home of the alleged Graz school shooter.
Israeli gunfire, strikes kill 120 Palestinians in Gaza, many at aid sites
Palestinian death toll in Israel's genocidal war surpasses 55,000 amid ongoing bombardment and killings at aid sites.
Presiding bishop’s letter responds to Trump’s travel ban, immigration crackdown – Episcopal News Service
- Presiding bishop’s letter responds to Trump’s travel ban, immigration crackdown Episcopal News Service
- Restricting The Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats The White House (.gov)
- Trump's travel ban fuels despair and disgust with politics among Arab Americans in Michigan AP News
- Gov. Ferguson, WA leaders slam Trump’s new travel bans, call them ‘hate repackaged’ The Olympian
- Trump reinstates US travel ban, bars citizens of 12 countries Reuters
Why Trump’s attempts to make peace in Ukraine will fail
Trump often promised to bring peace to Ukraine in one day, but he may be coming to terms with reality.
Trump trade deal shows how vital China’s rare-earth metals are to US defense firms
Draft agreement may reassure top US military suppliers after president’s tariffs flip-flopping threatened production
The draft trade agreement with China announced by Donald Trump on Wednesday would ease concerns from top US military suppliers about rare-earth metals and magnets that, if cut off permanently, could hobble production of everything from smart bombs to fighter jets to submarines and other weapons in the US arsenal.
While the deal has not yet been finalised, it may reassure major defense companies such as Lockheed Martin, the largest US user of samarium – a rare-earth metal used in military-grade magnets – whose supply is entirely controlled by China.
Continue reading...Exclusive: US slams UN conference on Israel-Palestinian issue, warns of consequences – Reuters
- Exclusive: US slams UN conference on Israel-Palestinian issue, warns of consequences Reuters
- US warns countries not to join French, Saudi UN conference on Palestine: Report Middle East Eye
- France should recognize Palestinian state to 'appease' French Muslims, gov't report recommends The Jerusalem Post
- How American diplomatic pressure forced Macron to retreat www.israelhayom.com
- US warns countries against attending UN conference on recognizing Palestinian state The Times of Israel
20 Palestinian children evacuated by WHO from Gaza
20 Palestinian children have been evacuated by the World Health Organization to receive urgent medical treatment abroad.
French antiques fraudsters found guilty of Versailles chair scam
Bill Pallot and Bruno Desnoues are given suspended sentences for selling fake 18th Century chairs.
‘For the sake of truth’: A Weinstein victim’s decision to take the stand again
Miriam Haley says she risked her own privacy for the sake of other female victims of sexual abuse.