Syria’s capital rocked by blasts during Macron visit
Syria’s capital rocked by blasts during Macron visit
Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s largest oil refinery as Zelenskyy says Siberia now ‘within reach’ – CNBC
- Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s largest oil refinery as Zelenskyy says Siberia now ‘within reach’ CNBC
- Ukraine Says It Hit Russian Ships to Deepen Crimea’s Fuel Crunch Bloomberg.com
- Ukrainian drones hit Russia's largest refinery, in one of deepest strikes yet Reuters
- Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal and nearby port The Guardian
- Watch: Ukraine targets Russia's 'shadow fleet'; hits 8 fuel tankers on Crimea route The Times of India
Thames Water creditors ‘will bid for company even if it is nationalised’
Group of 100 investors still discussing £10bn rescue proposal with officials from regulator Ofwat, says report
Thames Water’s creditors are willing to pursue their bid for the debt-laden company even if the probable next prime minister, Andy Burnham, brings it into temporary nationalisation.
The group of 100 institutional investors, which hold about £14bn of Thames’s senior debt, are still discussing a £10bn rescue proposal for the struggling company with officials from the regulator Ofwat, and they have held meetings in recent days.
Continue reading...Red scare revived as Trump leads push to attack Democrats as ‘communists’
In wake of primary wins by leftwing candidates in New York and elsewhere, president has resorted to well-worn tactic
Moments after Donald Trump rang the ceremonial opening bell on Monday, starting the trading day from the Oval Office, 232 miles north on Wall Street, the US senator Ted Cruz celebrated the president’s new savings accounts as his administration’s “New Deal”.
“But instead of having government taking care of everyone,” the Republican senator declared, “Trump accounts are about making every child and every American a capitalist.”
Continue reading...Female US rower reflects on ‘surreal’ record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii
Kelsey Pfendler, 32, says she hopes her solo 2,400-mile trek across the mid-Pacific inspires other women to take risks
A Grand Canyon river-rafting guide who recently became the first US woman to row solo from California to Hawaii – traveling in record time – says she hopes her accomplishment inspires other women to push their limits and take risks.
“It’s really motivating to think [that], maybe one day, I will get to see another woman work even harder to do what I did,” Kelsey Pfendler, 32, told ABC’s Good Morning America program on Monday, three days after completing the record-setting journey across the mid-Pacific. “And it would be so special to watch.”
Continue reading...USA crashes out after 4–1 defeat to Belgium
Belgium thrashed the USA 4–1 to knock the host nation out of the World Cup, leaving home fans stunned.
What to know about China’s rare ballistic missile test and why it raises concerns – AP News
- What to know about China’s rare ballistic missile test and why it raises concerns AP News
- China's rare missile test will push wary Asia-Pacific countries to close ranks, analysts say CNBC
- China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors CNN
- A rare Chinese missile test unnerves Asian neighbours The Economist
- Chinese Nuclear Submarine Test-Launches Long-Range Missile WSJ
FIFA World Cup: Argentina vs Egypt, Ronaldo exit and Mbappe condemns racism
Argentina continue their knockout journey against Egypt as Switzerland and Colombia also fight for progression.
Mysterious Spheres Found in Australia Are Likely Space Debris – The New York Times
- Mysterious Spheres Found in Australia Are Likely Space Debris The New York Times
- Australia space agency has found 'likely source' of mystery space balls BBC
- Australian Space Agency reveals likely origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ found on Queensland beaches The Guardian
- Beware space junk: how do 'space balls' end up on the beach? Euronews.com
- Unidentified metal spheres found on Australian beach are 'debris from a foreign rocket body', space agency says Space
Macron safe after explosions in Syrian capital during French president’s visit
As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.
Switzerland vs Colombia: FIFA World Cup last 16 – prediction, start, news
Colombia, the World Cup's dangerous outsiders, take on Switzerland in Vancouver for a place in the quarterfinals.
Russia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in Ukraine – Al Jazeera
- Russia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in Ukraine Al Jazeera
- As NATO meets, Putin is weighing his options in Ukraine, and further afield CNN
- Kremlin says Russia will follow NATO summit closely Reuters
- Opinion | Europe braces for a Russian provocation The Washington Post
- Opinion | The West Has Let Russia Off the Hook. Time to Tighten the Screws. The New York Times
Erika Kirk comes face-to-face in court with husband’s alleged killer
Charlie Kirk's widow was joined by the late US activist's family - all of whom attended court for the first time in the case.
Accused double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon’s mother granted bail – as it happened
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Richard Marles said he doubted China tested the long-range weapon yesterday in response to Anthony Albanese being in the Pacific to sign a new defence alliance with Fiji but said Australia remained deeply concerned by the development. He told ABC News:
At the end of the day, what we’re seeing here is a long-range missile test from China, which China itself has said is nuclear-capable … This is China demonstrating a much greater range in terms of being able to deploy a nuclear weapon.
And ultimately what that is, is deeply destabilising.
Our fundamental issue in relation to China is that we have seen a very dramatic military buildup by China without that strategic reassurance [to our neighbours].
There really isn’t an explanation as to why they are building the capabilities that they are and that is fundamentally destabilising.
I think the system is handling the matter as it should … I think it’s appropriate that the legal process takes its course.
Continue reading...Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities
Videos shared with the BBC show debris flying through the air as the storm swept through Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province.
Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities
Videos shared with the BBC show debris flying through the air as the storm swept through Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province.
Severe storms in China bring tornadoes and landslides that have killed 15 people
Chinese leader Xi Jinping calls for ‘all out’ rescue effort as death toll rises and 16 people remain buried after a landslide in the country’s west
The death toll from devastating storms in parts of China rose to 15 on Tuesday, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated, state media reported, as the country’s leader, Xi Jinping, urged “all out” efforts to rescue people affected by the weather.
Thunderstorms and gale-force winds killed at least 11 people and injured 331 in the central province of Hubei, where “severe convective weather” hit cities, while tornadoes were reported elsewhere late Monday, state news agency Xinhua said.
Continue reading...NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump arrives in Ankara – AP News
- NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump arrives in Ankara AP News
- NATO picks Swedish Saab early-warning planes over US rival Reuters
- NATO to add up to five Northrop Grumman Triton drones for maritime surveillance Defense News
- NATO Touts Defense Deals to Show Trump It Is Stepping Up Bloomberg.com
- NATO to acquire ‘up to’ 10 Saab GlobalEyes for E-3 replacement, says Secretary General Breaking Defense
Indonesia to buy BrahMos missiles, Indian govt official says – Reuters
- Indonesia to buy BrahMos missiles, Indian govt official says Reuters
- Indonesia, India sign BrahMos missile deal Reuters
- Indonesia's Prabowo and India's Modi meet to discuss expanding economic and defense ties AP News
- Beyond payments: India aims to architect Indonesia’s digital future South China Morning Post
- Modi, Prabowo Seal BrahMos and Astra Missile Deals to Deepen Defense Ties Bloomberg.com
Five charged in Liberia after more than 200kg of cocaine seized in drug bust
Shipment discovered at airport in Monrovia and valued at £14.2m had been falsely declared as seasoning cubes
Authorities in Liberia have charged five suspects over one of the largest drug seizures in the country’s history, after police found more than 200kg of cocaine falsely declared as Maggi seasoning cubes.
The shipment, with an estimated value of $19m (£14.2m), was discovered at the international airport in Monrovia on 8 June, but the suspects were not named until a press briefing at the weekend.
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