Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,187
These are the key events on day 1,187 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
North Korea arrests senior official over warship launch failure
The Workers' Party official was "largely responsible" for the botched launch, state media said.
Emmanuel Macron touts France as ‘reliable’ partner for south-east Asia – Financial Times
- Emmanuel Macron touts France as ‘reliable’ partner for south-east Asia Financial Times
- France, Vietnam sign Airbus, satellite deals as Macron visits Hanoi Reuters
- Vietnam, squeezed between America and China, looks for new friends The Economist
- Macron Kicks Off Asia Tour in Vietnam With Focus on Energy Bloomberg
- Macron pitches France as reliable trade and defence partner on Vietnam visit France 24
Trump says he wants to end the war in Gaza “as quickly as possible” – Axios
- Trump says he wants to end the war in Gaza "as quickly as possible" Axios
- Trump wants to end war in Gaza 'as quickly as possible,' close to reaching ceasefire - report The Jerusalem Post
- Trump: U.S. Talking With Israel About Ending Gaza War 'As Quickly as Possible' Haaretz
- Trump frustrated by Gaza war, wants Netanyahu to "wrap it up": White House officials Axios
- Opinion | Suddenly Trump Is No Longer Buying What Bibi Has Been Selling The New York Times
I Moved To Europe To Escape U.S. Politics. Four Years Later, I’ve Come To A Terrifying Realization. – BuzzFeed
EU president secures tariffs delay after talk with Trump
Enactment of 50% tariffs postponed until July so both sides can ‘reach a good deal’ after pressure from European leaders
Donald Trump has announced that he will pause his threatened 50% tariffs on the European Union until 9 July, after a “very nice call” with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.
The European Commission president announced in a social media post that she had spoken with Trump and secured the delay to give the two sides more time to negotiate.
Continue reading...Thousands remember George Floyd on fifth anniversary of death
As the cities where Floyd grew up and died hold commemorations, the US "reckoning" with racism seems to be fading.
Inside the identity crisis in anti-woke media – Semafor
New Zealand will not be ‘guilt-tripped’ over environment, resources minister says
Shane Jones is unapologetic about his plan to double mineral exports to $3bn over the next decade despite criticism over potential environmental impacts
New Zealand’s minister for resources, Shane Jones, said he will not be guilt-tripped by “apocalyptic images” of mining and its effects on the environment put forward by his critics, as he embarks on a major mining push.
Jones, a member of the minor populist coalition party New Zealand First, wants to double mineral exports to $3bn over the next decade, to boost economic growth and minimise the country’s reliance on imported resources, even if it results in environmental trade-offs.
Continue reading...King travels to support Canada as it fends off Trump
The King and Queen will be arriving in Canada on Monday for a visit seen as a symbol of support.
Why King Charles III’s trip to Canada is more than just a royal visit
BBC royal correspondent Daniela Relph on King Charles III's trip to Canada where he will open the country’s parliament.
Call for freeze on Syrian asylum claims to end
The UK paused processing of Syrian claims five months ago, following the fall of President Assad.
Venezuela held an election for an oil-rich region. The main problem is it belongs to another country – CNN
- Venezuela held an election for an oil-rich region. The main problem is it belongs to another country CNN
- Venezuela’s Government Claims Victory in Polls Boycotted by Opposition Leader The New York Times
- Venezuela stages elections for a disputed part of neighboring Guyana The Washington Post
- Maduro triumphs in Venezuelan election boycotted by opposition Al Jazeera
- Many Venezuelan voters, frustrated and disillusioned, skip election for lawmakers and governors AP News
Shin Bet officials said threatening to quit if ‘messianic’ Zini confirmed as agency chief – The Times of Israel
- Shin Bet officials said threatening to quit if ‘messianic’ Zini confirmed as agency chief The Times of Israel
- Israel’s Shin Bet needs stability, not political drama - editorial The Jerusalem Post
- The Real Reason Behind Zini's Appointment as Shin Bet Chief Haaretz
- Netanyahu Names New Domestic Spy Chief After Clash With the Last One The New York Times
- Israel PM: New security chief must be appointed ‘as soon as possible’ Courthouse News
Trump agrees to extend EU trade talks after 50% tariff threat
Trump extended the deadline after EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc needed more time to "reach a good deal".
Trump agrees to extend EU trade talks after 50% tariff threat
Trump extended the deadline after EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc needed more time to "reach a good deal".
Winemakers finding Trump’s tariffs hard to swallow
Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.
Winemakers finding Trump’s tariffs hard to swallow
Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.
‘Nowhere is safe’ – Cameroonians trapped between separatists and soldiers
Thousands have died in a conflict that has been largely ignored by the rest of the world.
An Indian teacher was killed – then he got falsely labelled a “terrorist”
Mohammad Iqbal, a teacher in Poonch district, died in cross-border shelling between India and Pakistan.