One hundred days into Trump 2.0, is the opposition failing?
Donald Trump faces rising political opposition amid a growing backlash on key policies.
Gaza humanitarian aid ship ‘bombed by drones’ in waters off Malta
Freedom Flotilla Coalition claims Israel to blame for attack on unarmed civilian vessel in international waters
A ship carrying humanitarian aid and activists to Gaza has been bombed by drones and disabled while in international waters off Malta as it headed towards the Palestinian territory, its organisers have said.
“At 00:23 Maltese time, the Conscience, a Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship came under direct attack in international waters,” the group said in a statement.
Continue reading...7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Chile and Argentina – CBS News
- 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Chile and Argentina CBS News
- M 7.4 - 219 km S of Ushuaia, Argentina USGS (.gov)
- Evacuations in Chile and Argentina after tsunami warning BBC
- 7.4 magnitude quake off Chile's far south briefly triggers tsunami alert but causes no damage AP News
- Tsunami Alert Canceled After Earthquake Near Chile The Weather Channel
Chile downgrades alert after magnitude 7.4 earthquake spurs tsunami fears
The warning had been for parts of southernmost Magallanes region after quake that also struck off Argentina's coast.
Meta threatens to cut off Facebook in Nigeria over huge fines
The social media giant has challenged demands to pay $290m over regulatory violations.
Meta threatens to cut off Facebook in Nigeria over huge fines
The social media giant has challenged demands to pay $290m over regulatory violations.
For second time in a day, Houthis launch ballistic missile at northern Israel – All Israel News
- For second time in a day, Houthis launch ballistic missile at northern Israel All Israel News
- Israel says it intercepted missile fired from Yemen; Houthis claim responsibility Reuters
- In 4th attack in a day, IDF says Houthi missile intercepted, triggering Jerusalem sirens The Times of Israel
- Additional Syrian-Druze civilians evacuated to Israel, strikes reported in Syria The Jerusalem Post
- IDF: Drone Fired From Yemen Intercepted Before Entering Israeli Airspace Haaretz
US says war set to run on as Ukraine prepares to ratify minerals deal
Washington-Kyiv deal absolves Ukraine of past ‘debt’ for aid, but does not give security guarantees.
‘JCPOA 2’: New US-Iran nuke deal said shaping up as largely similar to one Trump ended – The Times of Israel
- ‘JCPOA 2’: New US-Iran nuke deal said shaping up as largely similar to one Trump ended The Times of Israel
- Iran talks in Rome not happening this weekend and were never confirmed, State Department says Fox News
- For the U.S., the Path to Either a Deal or a War With Iran Runs Through Saudi Arabia Haaretz
- Weekend nuclear deal talks between Iran and US postponed, says Oman Euronews.com
- There’s Only One Good Iran Deal Foreign Policy
Drone attack on Gaza ‘Freedom Flotilla’ ship
Aid workers trying to deliver supplies to Gaza are stranded on a burning ship in the middle of the sea.
UK sand eel fishing ban remains in place despite EU legal challenge
Creatures make up the bulk of seabirds’ diet but are fished for commercial pig food
A ban on fishing for sand eels in UK waters will remain in place despite a legal challenge from the EU.
The small, silvery eels make up the bulk of the diet of seabirds, but they are fished for commercial pig food. A lack of sand eels means seabirds such as puffins can starve to death.
Continue reading...Activists say ship aiming to sail to Gaza was attacked by drones
The incident happened off the coast of Malta. The government said a fire onboard the ship was "brought under control overnight".
Activists say ship aiming to sail to Gaza was attacked by drones
The incident happened off the coast of Malta. The government said a fire onboard the ship was "brought under control overnight".
German designation of far-right AfD as ‘extremist’ draws US ire
Classification opens way for surveillance of party and is likely to revive discussion of a ban.
Harrods, M&S hit by cyberattack: What happened, who’s behind it?
A hacking group called Scattered Spider is believed to be behind the reported ransomware attack on Marks & Spencer.
Ugandan activist asks HSBC to put ‘lives before profit’ as campaigners target bank’s AGM
Patience Nabukalu, who has experienced climate-related flooding, joins protestors from around the world to deliver a letter to CEO Georges Elhedery criticising the financing of oil, gas and coal projects
At nine years old, Patience Nabukalu was devastated when her friend, Kevin, died in severe flooding that hit their Kampala suburb, Nateete, a former wetland. Witnessing deaths and the destruction of homes and livelihoods in floods made worse by extreme rainfall has had a profound impact on her.
She decided to try to bring about change – to do what she could to amplify the voices of those in the Ugandan communities worst affected by the climate crisis.
Continue reading...Radical-right Reform party makes gains in UK elections
Leader Nigel Farage, a Trump ally, hopes to position anti-immigration party as significant political force in UK.
How accurate is the movie ‘Conclave’ on electing a new pope?
The film 'does a fair job' - but we have some notes.
Knicks’ Brunson helps seal series against Pistons, Clippers sink Nuggets
New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson hits late trey to seal series against Detriot Pistons; LA Clippers beat Denver Nuggets.
Lebanon warns Hamas it will face ‘harshest measures’ over attacks from its territories – Ynetnews
- Lebanon warns Hamas it will face 'harshest measures' over attacks from its territories Ynetnews
- Lebanese government warns Hamas not to conduct operations from its territory The Times of Israel
- Lebanon warns Hamas against attacks threatening nation’s security Al Jazeera
- Lebanon warns Hamas not to compromise its national security Reuters
- Lebanon warns Hamas not to carry out any attacks from its territories Yahoo