Three killed after floods ravage French Riviera region
One couple died after being trapped by rising waters in a resort town; a third victim died in their car.
Israeli forces disguised as civilians raid Gaza neighbourhood
Israeli forces raided a neighbourhood in Gaza disguised as civilians, killing a Palestinian fighter and civilians.
UK sanctions ‘godmother’ of Israel’s settler movement Daniella Weiss
The foreign secretary said the move "demonstrates our determination to hold extremist settlers to account".
UK sanctions ‘godmother’ of Israel’s settler movement Daniella Weiss
The foreign secretary said the move "demonstrates our determination to hold extremist settlers to account".
Pope Leo prays at tomb of St Paul – Vatican News
- Pope Leo prays at tomb of St Paul Vatican News
- Every vocation, even the pope's, springs from God's love, Leo XIV says National Catholic Reporter
- Pope Leo prays at St. Paul’s tomb (photos, full text) aleteia.org
- Full Text: Pope Leo’s homily during his visit to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls Catholic Star Herald
- Vatican Pope New Castle News
Starmer: Gaza aid ‘totally inadequate’
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Israel’s Gaza aid “totally and utterly inadequate.”
Scientists Perplexed by Monkeys Caught Kidnapping Babies From Another Species – The Daily Beast
- Scientists Perplexed by Monkeys Caught Kidnapping Babies From Another Species The Daily Beast
- This Was Odd: Capuchin Monkeys Kidnapped Howler Monkey Babies. The New York Times
- Monkeys are kidnapping babies of another species on a Panamanian island, perplexing scientists CNN
- Researchers puzzle over rash of baby monkey kidnappings NPR
- Adolescent capuchins kidnap the offspring of howler monkeys out of boredom EL PAÍS English
Spain clamps down on Airbnb as tourism backlash returns for summer
The Spanish government calls for the removal of almost 66,000 property listings saying they breach tourism rules.
US Senator says at least pro-Palestinian protester speaking ‘in English’
A Republican senator said a pro-Palestinian protester interrupting a hearing was "progress" because it was in English.
On Tuesday, the Bees Get Their Day – Newser
- On Tuesday, the Bees Get Their Day Newser
- On ‘World Bee Day,’ the bees did not seem bothered. They should be AP News
- Bees face new threats from wars, street lights and microplastics, scientists warn The Guardian
- Cold spring dampens buzz as beekeepers concerned about quiet hives on World Bee Day TMJ4 News
- Putin and microplastics threaten bees’ survival politico.eu
Israel allows UN to bring 93 aid trucks into Gaza as international pressure mounts – The Times of Israel
- Israel allows UN to bring 93 aid trucks into Gaza as international pressure mounts The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu Says Israel Will Take Over Gaza as It Allows Food to Trickle Into Enclave WSJ
- What is the new US-backed Gaza aid plan and why doesn't the UN like it ? Reuters
- Israel Wavers as Far Right and Military Disagree on Gaza Strategy The New York Times
- Israel lets limited aid into Gaza, as Netanyahu says allies can't tolerate "images of mass famine" CBS News
New Australian free-to-air TV rules could allow alcohol ads from 10am, even on weekends and school holidays
Media authority mulls Free TV Australia’s proposed revised code of practice to expand daytime hours when M programming is permitted
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Free-to-air broadcasters want classification rules changed to allow an additional 800 hours of alcohol ads every year despite one in three children already being exposed to liquor commercials on television.
Despite laws banning alcohol marketing during children’s viewing hours, broadcasters have a “sports loophole” in their code of practice, which permits the airing of alcohol ads during televised sporting events.
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Continue reading...UK government suspends free trade talks with Israel over Gaza war
The EU has also voted to review its trade agreement with Israel due to the "catastrophic" situation in Gaza.
UEFA Europa League final: Man Utd vs Tottenham – Start, team news, lineups
Manchester United play Tottenham Hotspur in Europa League final as both teams look to end an awful season on a high.
Gran Canaria migrant centre closed after allegations of child abuse
Court asks police to raid centre on outskirts of Las Palmas after ‘extensive evidence and testimony’ of alleged crimes
A court in the Canary Islands has ordered the closure of a centre for unaccompanied migrant children, citing allegations that include physical abuse, hate crimes and threats.
Police entered the centre on the outskirts of Las Palmas on Monday where 43 children were being housed. A court on the island – the first in Spain to specialise in violence against children and adolescents – said it had asked police to carry out the raid “in light of the extensive evidence and testimony” of alleged crimes taking place in the centre.
Continue reading...WHO members adopt landmark pandemic agreement in US absence
Accord aims to prevent repeat of disjointed response and international disarray that surrounded COVID-19 pandemic.
Spike Lee says Highest 2 Lowest is his last film with Denzel Washington
Director says his fifth movie with the actor will probably be their last project together as Washington ‘has been talking about retirement’
The collaboration between Spike Lee and Denzel Washington has spanned four decades and tackled many aspects of African American life. But Lee feels their latest venture, the kidnap drama Highest 2 Lowest, will probably be the duo’s swansong.
“This is the fifth one we’ve done together,” Lee said after the picture’s premiere at the Cannes film festival. “It has been a blessing, this body of work between us, doing films that people love. And I think this is it. He’s been talking about retirement. But five films together: that’s good, they stand up.”
Continue reading...Poland’s far-right lays down demands to presidential hopefuls – Reuters
- Poland's far-right lays down demands to presidential hopefuls Reuters
- Race for Poland’s presidency blows wide open politico.eu
- Poland Election: Trzaskowski Wins Critical Vote for President The New York Times
- Polish centrist and nationalist presidential candidates to face off in 2nd round CNN
- Donald Tusk: next two weeks will ‘decide future of Poland’ The Guardian
Biden’s cancer diagnosis raises fresh questions about his health in White House
The news that he has "aggressive" prostate cancer has some medics asking why it was not detected sooner.
French police launch prison hunt for mini Chinese-made phones
The phones, no bigger than a cigarette-lighter, were being used to mastermind crimes from inside jail.