Mahmood Mamdani says Palestine helped motivate son Zohran’s mayoral run
Postcolonial scholar says Palestinian rights are 'near and dear' to Zohran, who showed 'grit' under campaign pressures.
‘A lot of fighting’: Fossil fuel row breaks out at UN climate summit
A row over fossil fuels has broken out at COP30 but this is also likely to be a negotiating tactic.
Democrats investigating Epstein decry Andrew ‘silence’ over interview request
Mountbatten-Windsor ‘continues to hide’, US lawmakers say, after deadline they set to receive response passes
Two Democratic lawmakers involved in the US congressional investigation into the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein on Friday condemned Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s “silence” in response to their request that he sit for a deposition.
Robert Garcia, the ranking member of the House oversight committee, and Suhas Subramanyam, a member of the panel, were among the Democrats who earlier this month sent the former British prince a letter seeking his cooperation in their inquiry into Epstein, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.
Continue reading...Trump’s DoJ investigating unfounded claims Venezuela helped steal 2020 election – The Guardian
Grizzly bear on loose after attacking school group in Canada, injuring 11
A male teacher "got the whole brunt" of the attack and some children were hit with bear spray.
‘Punishable by death!’: Trump accuses Democratic lawmakers of sedition
President Trump said six Democratic lawmakers — all veterans and service members — should be put to 'death' for a video.
What we know about leaked US draft plan to end Russia’s Ukraine war
There are 28 key points and while several on the face of it could be acceptable to Ukraine, others cross Kyiv's red lines.
What we know about leaked US draft plan to end Russia’s Ukraine war
There are 28 key points and while several on the face of it could be acceptable to Ukraine, others cross Kyiv's red lines.
Palestinians forced from West Bank refugee camps left in limbo as Israeli demolitions go on – BBC
- Palestinians forced from West Bank refugee camps left in limbo as Israeli demolitions go on BBC
- Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes in West Bank expulsions Reuters
- “All My Dreams Have Been Erased”: Israel’s Forced Displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank | HRW Human Rights Watch
- Israel’s forced expulsion of Palestinians from West Bank refugee camps amounts to war crimes, HRW alleges CNN
- Israel’s emptying of West Bank refugee camps amounts to war crimes: HRW Al Jazeera
A translation of the Nauruan president’s remarks will stay suppressed for a decade – but secrecy in Australia’s offshore policy is nothing new
From Scott Morrison’s ‘on-water matters’ to the Albanese government’s MOU with Nauru, successive governments’ attitude to legitimate scrutiny has been one of hostility
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Offshore, secrecy dominates. But it doesn’t stop at the water’s edge.
In February, Australia brokered a new offshore arrangement with Nauru, striking a deal to send members of the so-called NZYQ cohort – non-citizens with criminal histories – to the Pacific island. Australia would give Nauru more than $400m in exchange.
Continue reading...Iqbal Mohamed becomes second MP to quit Your Party
Mohamed says decision to leave was after ‘many false allegations and smears’ against him and others
A second MP within a week has quit Your Party in acrimonious circumstances, throwing yet more doubt on the viability of the leftwing group co-led by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana.
In a statement on X, Iqbal Mohamed, who was elected as the independent MP for Dewsbury and Batley last year, said his decision to leave was after “many false allegations and smears” against him and others, which he did not explain.
Continue reading...Even 10,000 missiles won’t be enough: China’s sprint toward Taiwan invasion – Ynetnews
- Even 10,000 missiles won’t be enough: China’s sprint toward Taiwan invasion Ynetnews
- Shadow navy: How China's civilian fleet could be a potent weapon in a Taiwan invasion Reuters
- China Is Priming Its People and the World for a New Pressure Campaign on Taiwan - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
- Xi’s plan to seize Taiwan without firing a single shot The Times
- China War Over Taiwan Would Trigger Global Financial Crisis, US Warned Newsweek
US judge resigns after being disciplined for wearing Elvis wig in court
In court, Judge Thornhill would play the singer's music from his phone and make "irrelevant" references to him.
Trump says he was ‘not threatening death’ to Democrats over video to troops
Trump's comments came after a group of Democrats urged US service members to refuse unlawful commands.
Steve Rosenberg: Putin uncompromising as leaked plan reaches Moscow
Russia and Ukraine may be about to enter a period of intense diplomacy, writes the BBC's Russia editor.
Steve Rosenberg: Putin uncompromising as leaked plan reaches Moscow
Russia and Ukraine may be about to enter a period of intense diplomacy, writes the BBC's Russia editor.
Nathan Gill’s downfall raises questions over EU lawmakers’ Russia ties – Euronews.com
- Nathan Gill's downfall raises questions over EU lawmakers' Russia ties Euronews.com
- Former Reform U.K. Politician Sent to Prison for Taking Pro-Russia Bribes The New York Times
- Nathan Gill: How WhatsApp messages revealed ex-Reform politician's pro-Russian bribes BBC
- From 'Xmas gifts' to piles of cash: How ex-Reform MEP was caught doing Russia's bidding Sky News
- Farage’s views on Russia likely to be further tested after jailing of Nathan Gill The Guardian
Ukraine’s president is under growing pressure. Here are 5 things to know – AP News
- Ukraine’s president is under growing pressure. Here are 5 things to know AP News
- Zelensky Under Siege as Corruption Case Shatters Ukraine’s Wartime Unity The New York Times
- Zelensky’s Blind Spot The Atlantic
- Zelenskyy pledges to clean up Ukraine’s energy sector amid corruption scandal The Guardian
- Don’t let a scandal undermine the defence of Ukraine The Economist
Farage’s views on Russia likely to be further tested after jailing of Nathan Gill
It would be expedient for Reform to take Labour’s advice and disavow ‘Putin talking points’
The discovery of a pro-Russian asset, Nathan Gill, at the heart of a British political party reads like the plot of a John Le Carré novel.
Russia was long known to have been trying to interfere in foreign politics with online bots and cyber-disinformation over the past decade.
Continue reading...Former Reform U.K. Politician Sent to Prison for Taking Pro-Russia Bribes – The New York Times
- Former Reform U.K. Politician Sent to Prison for Taking Pro-Russia Bribes The New York Times
- Starmer demands investigation into Reform-Russia links after party's ex-Wales leader jailed Sky News
- Former key figure in UK populist party Reform jailed for taking bribes to make pro-Russia statements CNN
- Ex-Farage Ally Gets 10.5 Years in Jail for Taking Pro-Russian Bribes Bloomberg.com
- The ex-Reform UK leader who took bribes, made pro-Russia speeches BBC