Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia
The two ships struck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia.
Thousands in Philippines protest corruption and demand return of stolen funds from flood projects – AP News
- Thousands in Philippines protest corruption and demand return of stolen funds from flood projects AP News
- Thousands march in Philippines, demanding Marcos resign over fraud scandal Al Jazeera
- Davao protesters call Marcos, Duterte ‘king, queen of corruption’ Inquirer.net
- All but 1 PH diocese back Trillion Peso March SunStar Publishing Inc.
- Malaybalay bishop to gov’t: fast-track probe on officials accused of corruption MindaNews
All the president’s millions: how the Trumps are turning the presidency into riches
From Vietnam to the Balkans, Donald Trump’s family has launched a global dealmaking blitz since his re-election
A crusading prosecutor in the Balkans comes under pressure to drop a big case. Vietnamese villagers learn they are to be evicted. A convicted crypto kingpin in the Gulf receives a pardon.
All have one thing in common: they appear to be connected to the Trump family’s campaign to amass riches around the world. Since Donald Trump’s re-election a year ago, warnings that his use of presidential power to advance personal interests is corroding American democracy have grown ever louder. What is less understood – and perhaps even more dangerous – is the damage this is doing everywhere else.
Continue reading...Daughter of former South African president resigns from parliament amid investigation into Russian military recruitment scheme – The Kyiv Independent
- Daughter of former South African president resigns from parliament amid investigation into Russian military recruitment scheme The Kyiv Independent
- South Africans Were Promised Job, but Ended Up ‘Going to War’ for Russia The New York Times
- Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla resigns as South African MP over Russia mercenary recruitment scandal BBC
- S. Africa Arrests Men Headed to Russia on Army Work Suspicion Bloomberg.com
- S African ex-leader Zuma’s daughter quits parliament amid Russia war claims Al Jazeera
Can you have a community without craic? Scholars of Ireland’s pubs warn of declining numbers
Two new books analyse what makes the ‘perfect pub’ and both come to a sobering conclusion: Irish pubs are in trouble
Like triple-distilled whiskey, Irish pubs appear to have timeless appeal. They are staple setting in films, books and plays, draw tourists to Ireland, replicate themselves around the world and induce social media quests for the perfect snug and the perfect pint.
Scholars have now bestowed academic imprimatur on this cultural treasure status by examining – and celebrating – pubs through the lens of history, sociology, architecture, psychology, design, art and literature.
Continue reading...Venezuela condemns Trump airspace closure warning
The US says it is fighting drugs smuggling, but Venezuela says Donald Trump's aim is to topple President Nicolás Maduro.
Tens of thousands rally in Europe, demanding justice over Israel’s Gaza war
Solidarity demonstrations with Palestinians come as the death toll from Israel's war on Gaza crosses 70,000.
One killed in ‘riot’ in Iraq’s Erbil after attack on Khor Mor gas field
Kurdish authorities say one killed, several wounded in riots in Erbil's Gwer, as authorities try to restore power.
ADAPTIVE INDOMITABLE UKRAINE Clears Dobropilya. Pokrovsk Becomes New ‘Chasiv Yar’ Against Russia – Daily Kos
- ADAPTIVE INDOMITABLE UKRAINE Clears Dobropilya. Pokrovsk Becomes New 'Chasiv Yar' Against Russia Daily Kos
- Russia claims to have captured key Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk after months of intense fighting CNN
- Ukraine updates: Russia claims to have captured Pokrovsk DW
- Kremlin: Russian troops conquer Pokrovsk after year of intense combat Yahoo
- Russia Says It Has Captured Ukrainian Towns of Pokrovsk, Vovchansk U.S. News & World Report
Anger mounts in Hong Kong over apartment fires as Beijing warns against ‘anti-China disruptors’
Police on Saturday detained one person who was part of a group that launched a petition demanding accountability
Anger over a deadly blaze at a Hong Kong high-rise apartment complex simmered on Sunday as Beijing warned against attempts to use the disaster to disrupt the city, while people across the financial hub continued to mourn for the more than 128 victims.
Police on Saturday detained one person who was part of a group that launched a petition demanding government accountability, an independent probe into possible corruption, proper resettlement for residents, and a review of construction oversight, two sources familiar with the matter said.
Continue reading...Bangladesh’s Khaleda Zia hospitalised in ‘very critical’ condition
Ex-prime minister's family calls for prayers for her early recovery after hospitalisation for a lung infection.
Drinking is a way of life in Ireland – can a warning label change that?
From sober curious to dedicated pint-lovers, 20-somethings tell us about their outlook on drinking.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,375
Here are the key events from day 1,375 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Watch: Moment huge fireball destroys Sydney waste facility
A large chemical tank was blown into the air by the inferno at North St Mary's in western Sydney, Australia.
Why I spend hours painstakingly repairing banknotes
Fixing cash is a thriving new business in Gaza after Israel stopped transfers of banknotes and banks were destroyed and looted.
Couple from Kazakhstan allegedly used hidden camera and earpieces to win $1.18m from Sydney’s Crown casino
Woman, 36, and her husband, 44, arrested at Barangaroo and charged with dishonestly obtaining financial advantage
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A married couple from Kazakhstan has allegedly won more than $1m from Sydney’s Crown casino using a tiny camera hidden in a Mickey Mouse T-shirt and “deep-seated earpieces” that allowed them to communicate.
New South Wales police said on Sunday the couple, Dilnoza Israilova and Alisherykhoja Israilov, were charged with dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception, after being arrested in the Barangaroo casino.
Continue reading...Flamengo beat Palmeiras to win Copa Libertadores title
Flamengo beat fellow Brazilian side Palmeiras 1-0 in Peru to lift the Copa Libertadores title for the fourth time.
Ukrainian naval drones strike two Russian oil tankers in Black Sea
Kyiv tries to pile pressure on Russia with attack on empty vessels on way to load up with oil for foreign markets
Ukrainian naval drones hit two tankers operating under sanctions in the Black Sea as they headed to a Russian port to load up with oil destined for foreign markets, an official said on Saturday, as Kyiv tries to pile pressure on Russia’s vast oil industry.
The two oil tankers, identified as the Kairos and Virat, were empty and sailing to Novorossiysk, a major Russian Black Sea oil terminal, the official at the security service of Ukraine told Reuters.
Continue reading...Ukrainian naval drones strike two Russian oil tankers in Black Sea – The Guardian
- Ukrainian naval drones strike two Russian oil tankers in Black Sea The Guardian
- Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia BBC
- Ukraine says it hit Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with underwater drones in Black Sea CNN
- Turkey condemns Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil tankers off Black Sea coast AP News
- Ukraine hits two Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tankers with naval drones NBC News
More than 70,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run health ministry says
Two young brothers were among the latest killed - reportedly in an Israeli air strike as the Gaza ceasefire remains fragile.