Two dead and hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League win
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence and says those responsible will be punished.
Deadly superbugs thrive as access to antibiotics falters in India
Antibiotics are overused by some and out of reach for others - fuelling resistance and leaving deadly gaps in care.
Ukraine’s audacious drone attack sends critical message to Russia – and the West
The BBC's Paul Adams reflects on the impact of Ukraine's major drone attack on Russian bombers.
Ukraine’s audacious drone attack sends critical message to Russia – and the West
The BBC's Paul Adams reflects on the impact of Ukraine's major drone attack on Russian bombers.
One dead and 11 injured after 80 shots fired at North Carolina house party
Officials say about 100 people, many high school students, were present when one or more people began firing
At least 80 shots were fired in a North Carolina neighborhood, killing one person and injuring 11 others, authorities said Sunday.
The shooting early Sunday took place in Hickory, the Catawba county sheriff’s office said. No arrests have been made, but authorities said there was more than one shooter.
Continue reading...Ukraine drones strike bombers during major attack in Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky claims the operation is Ukraine's biggest long-range attack of the war so far.
US homeland security removes list of ‘sanctuary’ cities after sheriffs’ criticism
President of sheriffs’ association says ‘noncompliant’ list ‘violated the core principles of trust’ with law enforcement
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) removed a list of “sanctuary” states, cities and counties from its website following sharp criticism from a sheriffs’ association that said a list of “noncompliant” sheriffs could severely damage the relationship between the Trump administration and law enforcement.
DHS on Thursday published a list of what it called sanctuary jurisdictions that it deemed were included in areas that have a policy of limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The list prompted a response from the National Sheriffs’ Association, which represents more than 3,000 elected sheriffs across the country and generally supports federal immigration enforcement.
Continue reading...Three years into his war on Ukraine, what does Putin really want? – NPR
- Three years into his war on Ukraine, what does Putin really want? NPR
- Now Is the Moment to Pressure Putin, Not Appease Him Bloomberg
- Putin, unlike Trump, actually wants a war - opinion The Jerusalem Post
- Russia’s war in Ukraine must end: Here’s how peace could be achieved New York Post
- Welcome to the long war: Why a Ukraine deal was never realistic Atlantic Council
Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets, sweep T20 series as Haris hits 107
Opener scores 107 off 46 as Pakistan chase 197 with seven wickets in hand and 16 balls to spare for 3-0 series win.
Thousands evacuated in three Canadian provinces as wildfires continue
Most evacuated residents are from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week
More than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remain active and diminish air quality in parts of Canada and the US, according to officials.
Most of the evacuated residents were from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week. About 17,000 people there were evacuated by Saturday, along with 1,300 in Alberta. About 8,000 people in Saskatchewan had been relocated as leaders there said the number could climb.
Continue reading...Aid ship aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza sets sail from Italy
The 12-person crew, which includes climate activist Greta Thunberg, expects to take seven days to reach Gaza.
Does damning IAEA report mark end of an Iran nuclear deal?
Tehran denounces enriched uranium accusations as US urges Iran to accept proposed agreement.
Greta Thunberg sets sail with Gaza flotilla that aims to break Israeli naval blockade – The Times of Israel
- Greta Thunberg sets sail with Gaza flotilla that aims to break Israeli naval blockade The Times of Israel
- Greta Thunberg joins aid ship sailing to Gaza aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade The Guardian
- Climate activist Greta Thunberg and "Game of Thrones" actor Liam Cunningham join aid ship sailing to Gaza CBS News
- Nonprofit ship sets sail for Gaza after drone attack setback Reuters
- New Gaza-bound Flotilla Set to Sail With Greta Thunberg, French Lawmaker Haaretz
Vought says Trump may not need Congress’s approval to cut federal workforce
Amid bipartisan opposition, director of management and budget office says Trump prefers to use ‘executive tools’
Russell Vought, the director of the office of management and budget (OMB), on Sunday cast doubt on the constitutional obligation of the White House to ask Congress to sign off on Donald Trump’s massive cuts to the federal workforce spearheaded by Elon Musk.
Vought indicated the White House preferred to rely on “executive tools” for all but a “necessary” fraction of the cuts instead of submitting the whole package of jobs and agency slashing that took place via the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge), to the congressional branch for its official approval.
Continue reading...Two people die and hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League victory
Vehicles torched in French capital and football supporters clash with police following match in Munich
Two people have died and hundreds have been arrested amid violence on the streets of France, which have marred Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League final victory and provoked political recriminations.
Cars were torched as flares and fireworks were set off while supporters clashed with police in the French capital on Saturday night after the match in Munich.
Continue reading...Miss World organisers accused of being ‘vindictive and bitter’ towards ex-contestant
Milla Magee, the reigning Miss England, left over claims she had been used as window dressing
Their mantra is “beauty with a purpose”. But the organisers of the Miss World pageant have been accused of something altogether uglier: being “vindictive and very bitter” towards a contestant who left over claims she had been used as window dressing.
The reigning Miss England, Milla Magee, said she agreed to take part in the 2025 Miss World pageant because she believed it would be a platform to promote her campaign to have CPR included in the school curriculum. But she said the reality was very different.
Continue reading...Is the US losing its place as the world leader in science?
Will the double whammy of cracking down on immigrants and defunding research weaken the US as a research hub?
Ukrainian drones target Russian airbases in unprecedented operation
Ukrainian drones hit Russian airbases in largest single-day attack since war began, targeting strategic bombers.
F1 Spanish GP: Piastri beats Norris as Verstappen receives late penalty
Oscar Piastri strengthens his F1 world championship lead as Max Verstappen drops to 10th spot after post-race penalty.
Greta Thunberg joins aid ship sailing to Gaza aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade
Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham also on Freedom Flotilla voyage to deliver aid to devastated territory
The climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and 11 other activists have set sail for Gaza on a ship aimed at “breaking Israel’s siege” of the devastated territory, organisers have said.
The sailing boat Madleen – operated by the activist group Freedom Flotilla Coalition – departed from the port of Catania in Sicily, southern Italy, on Sunday.
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