US judge says Trump administration could be in contempt over deportation flights
The US government is accused of "wilful disregard" of a ruling blocking the deportation of 200 individuals to El Salvador.
Iran confirms next round of nuclear talks with US set for Rome on Saturday
The announcement comes as IAEA chief arrives in Tehran for talks that may revolve around accessibility for inspectors.
Israeli minister met David Lammy on ‘private’ visit to UK, Foreign Office says
Activist groups make request for arrest warrant to be issued for Gideon Sa’ar after unannounced trip to London
The UK Foreign Office has confirmed that the foreign secretary, David Lammy, met his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa’ar, while Sa’ar was on an unannounced visit to London.
The Foreign Office described Sa’ar’s visit as “private”, though it said Lammy had discussed a full range of Middle East issues with the Israeli foreign minister. News of Sa’ar’s presence in the UK – at a time when Israel is intensifying its offensive in Gaza, having ended a ceasefire last month – has triggered outrage among critics of Israel, and a formal request from activists for an arrest warrant to be issued against him on charges of alleged complicity in war crimes.
Continue reading...Peru’s Former First Lady Flees as She and Ex-President Are Sentenced to Prison – The New York Times
- Peru’s Former First Lady Flees as She and Ex-President Are Sentenced to Prison The New York Times
- Wife of Peru's Humala arrives in Brazil for asylum as ex-president jailed Reuters
- Peru's ex-President Ollanta Humala guilty of money laundering BBC
- Peru’s former first lady arrives in Brazil for asylum to evade prison AP News
- Brazil to Lean Toward Granting Asylum to Peru’s Convicted Former First Lady Bloomberg.com
US judge finds probable cause to hold Trump officials in contempt over alien act deportations
Judge also warned he could name independent prosecutor if White House stonewalled contempt proceedings
A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that there was probable cause to hold Trump officials in criminal contempt for violating his temporary injunction that barred the use of the Alien Enemies Act wartime power to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members.
In a scathing 46-page opinion, James Boasberg, the chief US district judge for Washington, wrote that senior Trump officials could either return the people who were supposed to have been protected by his injunction, or face contempt proceedings.
Continue reading...“Caught completely off guard”: Ukraine’s long-range Fury drones hit Russian brigade behind Sumy attack – Euromaidan Press
- "Caught completely off guard": Ukraine's long-range Fury drones hit Russian brigade behind Sumy attack Euromaidan Press
- Russian missiles hit Sumy civilians as military held ceremony, soldier says The Washington Post
- Russia downs dozens of drones overnight, Ukraine strikes Shuya for second day Reuters
- Analysis: Trump calls Sumy missile strike a ‘mistake.’ But Russia’s war seems to be raging on exactly to Putin’s plan CNN
- In the Ukrainian city of Sumy, life goes on despite the constant threat of attack AP News
UAE, Saudi Arabia deny reports of involvement in talks about land offensive in Yemen – Reuters
- UAE, Saudi Arabia deny reports of involvement in talks about land offensive in Yemen Reuters
- Suspected US airstrikes kill at least 1 in Yemen’s rebel-held capital, Sanaa, Houthis say AP News
- Exclusive | U.S. Strikes Spur Plans for Yemeni Ground War Against Houthis WSJ
- US in Talks With Yemeni Forces on Land Offensive Against Houthis Bloomberg.com
- Yemeni official said to hail US attacks as heralding ground op that will defeat Houthis The Times of Israel
Israeli troops will remain in Gaza ‘security zones’ after war, minister says
Israel Katz said Israel would continue its six-week blockade of all supplies, despite the UN warning of "devastating" consequences.
Israeli troops will remain in Gaza ‘security zones’ after war, minister says
Israel Katz said Israel would continue its six-week blockade of all supplies, despite the UN warning of "devastating" consequences.
Sweden’s moose migration livestream has kicked off: All you need to know – ABC News
- Sweden's moose migration livestream has kicked off: All you need to know ABC News
- Sweden's Great Moose Migration: Millions watch 24-hour rolling livestream BBC
- The hottest show sweeping the Swedish nation: nonstop live coverage of the epic moose migration NBC News
- The ‘Great Moose Migration’ Livestream Captivates Sweden The New York Times
- Millions tune in to see Sweden's annual moose migration Sky News
New book explores the real-life KGB spy program that inspired ‘The Americans’ – NPR
A boat catches fire in Congo and capsizes, leaving at least 50 people dead, a local official says – AP News
- A boat catches fire in Congo and capsizes, leaving at least 50 people dead, a local official says AP News
- 50 dead after a boat catches fire in Congo NBC News
- At least 50 killed after boat catches fire, capsizes in DR Congo Al Jazeera
- At Least 50 Dead, Hundreds Missing After Fire Causes Boat to Capsize on Late Night River Voyage People.com
- Around 50 dead, 100 missing after DRC river boat fire The Express Tribune
No plans to allow any aid into Gaza, says Israeli minister – The Guardian
- No plans to allow any aid into Gaza, says Israeli minister The Guardian
- Gaza on the brink: Closed border crossings push population toward famine ABC News
- Israeli Army Warns It's About to Hit the Walls of Reality in Gaza. Will Netanyahu Listen? Haaretz
- Children in Gaza struggle to survive amid bombs and aid blockade NBC News
- Gaza ‘mass grave’ for Palestinians and those helping them: MSF Al Jazeera
U.K. Supreme Court Rules Trans Women Can’t Be Defined as Women – WSJ – WSJ
- U.K. Supreme Court Rules Trans Women Can’t Be Defined as Women - WSJ WSJ
- Supreme Court backs 'biological' definition of woman BBC
- ‘A huge reset’: trans rights campaigners and gender critical activists react to supreme court ruling The Guardian
- In landmark ruling, UK's top court says legal definition of woman refers to biological sex Reuters
- Top UK court says definition of woman based on biological sex, excludes transgender people PBS
Israel says its troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely
Defence minister says army 'will remain in the security zones as a buffer between the enemy and [Israeli] communities'.
Israelis Want the War to Stop, but Only Until the Hostages Are Released – Haaretz
- Israelis Want the War to Stop, but Only Until the Hostages Are Released Haaretz
- Israeli army faces growing dissent: ‘I will never again serve under this government’ France 24
- Ex-Israeli military and spy agency leaders say Netanyahu should end 'political' war in Gaza NBC News
- IDF chief medical officer tells reserve doctors to remove signatures from petition The Jerusalem Post
- Ex-hostages, prominent authors join mounting calls for deal – even if it ends war The Times of Israel
Chinese manufacturers pitch products directly to Western consumers
Chinese manufacturers are creating connections directly with Western consumers amid Trump’s trade war.
How a 24-hour livestream of moose became a Swedish TV sensation – CNN
- How a 24-hour livestream of moose became a Swedish TV sensation CNN
- The hottest show sweeping the Swedish nation: nonstop live coverage of the epic moose migration NBC News
- The ‘Great Moose Migration’ Livestream Captivates Sweden The New York Times
- The hottest new reality TV drama is a live stream of migrating Arctic moose New York Post
- Need a moment of zen? Millions are captivated by this livestream of the Great Moose Migration in Sweden Fast Company
Ringleaders of attacks on French jails will be punished, Macron says
Wave of assaults ‘declaration of war’ by drug gangs after crackdown on bosses operating from jail, French media say
Emmanuel Macron has warned that those behind a wave of apparently coordinated attacks on French prisons and staff will be “found, tried and punished”.
The president’s comments came after at least a dozen assaults on French jails in the past three days. In one attack, gunmen using automatic weapons fired at the entrance to Toulon prison in the south of France.
Continue reading...Chaotic arrest of Venezuelan migrant in New Hampshire
Two federal agents attempting to arrest a Venezuelan migrant at a New Hampshire courthouse, knocked over an elderly man.