- Netanyahu’s government faces possible collapse as opposition moves to dissolve Knesset PBS
- Netanyahu Under Pressure as Ultra-Orthodox Parties Threaten to Dissolve Parliament The New York Times
- Coalition scrambles for deal with Haredim ahead of preliminary vote to dissolve Knesset The Times of Israel
- Mandatory military service for Israel’s ultra-Orthodox tests Netanyahu’s rule AP News
- Israel Knesset set to vote on disbanding in first step to possible election Reuters
Denmark votes for defence bill giving US access to its airbases
New agreement would see cities such as Karup and Skrydstrup fall under US jurisdiction
Denmark has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new defence agreement giving the US sweeping powers on Danish soil, including “unhindered access” to its airbases.
The deal, which has been strongly criticised by politicians and human rights experts, means US soldiers in Denmark will remain under US jurisdiction. It gives US soldiers access to Danish airbases in three Danish cities – Karup, Skrydstrup and Aalborg – and grants American soldiers and military police powers over Danish civilians at these locations and outside them.
Continue reading...Was hope of aid for Gaza seized with the Freedom Flotilla?
By blocking and seizing aid convoys, Israel uses humanitarian assistance as a weapon of war.
Syria government says women must wear burkinis at public beaches
The rules are aimed at "enhancing public safety standards and preserving public decency", state media reports.
Syria government says women must wear burkinis at public beaches
The rules are aimed at "enhancing public safety standards and preserving public decency", state media reports.
Syria government says women must wear burkinis at public beaches – BBC
- Syria government says women must wear burkinis at public beaches BBC
- Syria wants burkinis on public beaches, official denies ban on Western beachwear Reuters
- Syria orders women to cover up on beaches with conservative new dress code CNN
- No Bikinis, Please: This Country Says Modesty Is The New Dress Code At Beaches News18
- Liberals fear setback as Syria orders women to wear ‘burkinis’ The Times
UK sanctions Israeli ministers for “inciting violence”
David Lammy on banning Israeli Ben-Gvir and Smotrich over violent incitement and failure to curb extremist settlers.
Gaza doctor whose nine children were killed in Israeli strike evacuated with son
Adam al-Najjar is evacuated to Milan, where surgeons can work to save his arm which was severely damaged in the attack.
‘Save what we can’: Economic uncertainty, Trump rhetoric hits US travel
US travel industry has been hit by domestic consumers cutting back and foreigners snubbing country over Trump rhetoric.
Bomb attack plans found at Austria school shooting gunman’s home
Police say they also found a non-functional pipe bomb and a "farewell letter" during a search.
UK soldier accused of raping British woman in Kenya
The alleged rape is the latest allegation of misconduct made against soldiers at a controversial base in Kenya.
At least 49 dead in South Africa flooding, students washed away in bus
Officials say death toll expected to rise as authorities launch search operation in the country's Eastern Cape province.
Iran using nuclear talks with Trump to weaken potential Israeli strikes – The Jerusalem Post
- Iran using nuclear talks with Trump to weaken potential Israeli strikes The Jerusalem Post
- Iran warns of ‘proportionate’ response as IAEA mulls censure Al Jazeera
- IAEA Director General's Introductory Statement to the Board of Governors IAEA
- What to know about IAEA nuclear inspections ahead of vote on censuring Iran The Times of Israel
- UN's nuclear watchdog warns its unable to confirm Iran's program is 'entirely peaceful' Fox News
UK yet to commit to Nato plan for rise in defence spending to 3.5% of GDP
Nato chief Mark Rutte wants members to agree to plan at summit this month but UK remains cautious
Britain has still not committed to an increase in defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by the mid-2030s at this month’s Nato summit in line with a proposal from the alliance’s secretary general, Mark Rutte, defence sources said.
Though Rutte visited Downing Street on Monday and expressed confidence afterwards that countries would sign up, senior insiders said Britain was dragging its heels.
Continue reading...Video shows crowd of Palestinians climbing fence and rushing to aid site
BBC Verify has geolocated the video to a GHF distribution site, west of Rafah. It is said to have been filmed on Tuesday.
EU targets Chinese banks over Russian trade links – Financial Times
- EU targets Chinese banks over Russian trade links Financial Times
- Europe heaps harsh sanctions on Russia, saying ‘strength is the only language’ Moscow understands CNN
- Europe Delivers 'Final Nail' Into Putin Gas Empire's Coffin Newsweek
- European Union Unveils Fresh Sanctions on Russia, Including a Nord Stream Ban The New York Times
- EU Proposes Sanctioning Two Small Chinese Banks for Russia Trade Bloomberg
Russia sentences Alexey Navalny ally in absentia to 18 years in prison
Opposition figure Leonid Volkov, based in Lithuania, has been found guilty on dozens of charges by a military court.
Ukraine war: 1,212 soldiers’ bodies repatriated in latest swap with Russia – BBC
- Ukraine war: 1,212 soldiers' bodies repatriated in latest swap with Russia BBC
- Ukraine war briefing: severely wounded soldiers next in prisoner exchanges The Guardian
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv strikes electronics factory near Moscow while prisoner exchange continues The Independent
- Ukrainians hope for news of loved ones among POW swap with Russia NBC News
- Russia-Ukraine war updates: More prisoners exchanged despite major strikes Al Jazeera
Ukraine collects 1,212 bodies in latest swap with Russia
Russia receives 27 soldiers' bodies as the warring sides continue their large-scale prisoner swap deal.
UK crime agency freezes assets of disgraced Sheikh Hasina ally
Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, former land minister, was featured in Al Jazeera's investigation, The Minister’s Millions.