- Funds for Trump's Board of Peace aren't in World Bank account. So where are they? NPR
- Where's the money for Trump's Board of Peace? : Trump's Terms NPR
- Trump Board of Peace's official Gaza fund is empty despite billions pledged, source says France 24
- Trump’s board of peace is flailing – just like the president The Independent
- Donald Trump Board of Peace official fund empty, separate account received donations The Jerusalem Post
Archaeologists find Queen Elisenda’s remains among 25 medieval skeletons, including individuals with unexplained stab wounds – Archaeology News Online Magazine
- Archaeologists find Queen Elisenda’s remains among 25 medieval skeletons, including individuals with unexplained stab wounds Archaeology News Online Magazine
- Queen Elisenda’s tomb among key discoveries in Pedralbes Investigation HeritageDaily
- Skeletal remains of Queen Elisenda, one of the most powerful rulers in medieval Europe, unearthed in Barcelona — along with several others who bore unexplained stab wounds Live Science
- Opening medieval tombs at Barcelona's Pedralbes monastery reveals new clues about 14th-century queen Catalan News
- The Remains of Queen Elisenda of Montcada Recovered at the Monastery of Pedralbes, Holder of Unusual Power in the 14th Century La Brújula Verde
The Pentagon Is Too Fixated on China – by Mark Hertling – The Bulwark
- The Pentagon Is Too Fixated on China - by Mark Hertling The Bulwark
- The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascends Reuters
- Shangri-La: Hegseth Calls on Western Pacific Allies to Maintain Military Strength, 'We Need Partners, Not Protectorates' USNI News
- Asia reckons with China as Trump pulls back Politico
- Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup, urges allies to boost defense spending Military Times
Political commentators Cenk, Piker say UK bars them over Israel remarks
The US citizens allege that they have been denied entry to Britain due to their outspoken criticism of Israel.
‘Imminent threat’: charges laid against 13-year-old who allegedly planned attack on Queensland school
Alleged threat on regional school north of Brisbane was ‘quite well advanced’, state counter-terrorism police say
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Queensland counter-terrorism police have charged a 13-year-old with planning an attack on a regional school north of Brisbane.
The teenager was arrested last Thursday after allegedly making threats at a business in Maryborough, armed with a knife.
Continue reading...Ukrainian drones disrupt land corridor to occupied Crimea, triggering fuel shortage on peninsula – Meduza
- Ukrainian drones disrupt land corridor to occupied Crimea, triggering fuel shortage on peninsula Meduza
- Crimea short of fuel as Ukraine expands attacks on Russian oil facilities CNN
- Fuel crisis reaches Moscow as shortages spread across Russia Українська правда
- Annexed Crimea’s Largest Gas Station Chain Suspends Fuel Vouchers as Shortage Worsens The Moscow Times
- Fuel Rationing Hits Moscow as Ukraine Strikes Russian Refineries and Exports Are Curbed Kyiv Post
8 crested ibises released in Japan decades after extinction – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
8 crested ibises released in Japan decades after extinction ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Queensland police shoot pet dog after running it over as distressed residents watch on
Graphic videos on social media appear to show upset onlookers after police accidentally ran over animal in Mount Isa street
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Confronting footage has emerged of police shooting dead a pet dog as it lay prone in the middle of a street in front of screaming onlookers, after they accidentally ran over the animal in an outback mining city.
The graphic videos, posted to social media on Sunday afternoon, appear to show one resident in distress and being led away wailing and pulling at her hair in distress as a shot rings out.
Continue reading...In first major European trip, pope’s Spain visit to touch on polarization, migration – National Catholic Reporter
- In first major European trip, pope's Spain visit to touch on polarization, migration National Catholic Reporter
- First stop for Pope Leo in Spain will be center that gives royal treatment to homeless OSV News
- Returning to the fold? Some young Spaniards embrace Catholicism and can’t wait for Pope Leo’s visit Yahoo
- Pope Leo will visit a polarized Spain in political turmoil but where all sides want to hear him EWTN News
- A Church at a crossroads: Spain's Catholics look to Pope Leo for encouragement Angelus News
French navy seizes Russia-linked oil tanker in Atlantic
President Macron says ship subject to sanctions and posts video of operation that took place with UK support
A suspected Russian oil tanker has been detained in the Atlantic, France has announced, in the latest seizure aimed at combatting Moscow’s “shadow fleet” of vessels contravening international sanctions.
The Tagor was detained on Sunday morning in international waters more than 400 nautical miles (740km) west of Brittany with the help of the UK and other partners, said the French president, Emmanuel Macron.
Continue reading...Tropical Storm Jangmi set to lash wide area of Japan – The Japan Times
- Tropical Storm Jangmi set to lash wide area of Japan The Japan Times
- Tropical Storm Jangmi Tracker Reuters
- Tropical storm Jangmi batters Japan, cuts power to 60,000 homes Yahoo
- Typhoon Jangmi threatens Japan as Europe swelters The Guardian
- Jangmi Lashes Okinawa With Heavy Rain, Fierce Winds The Weather Channel
Litterbugs now face on-the-spot fines in Tokyo’s tourist hotspot
Dozens of officials will patrol world-famous Shibuya as Japan responds to the impacts of overtourism.
Explosion and fire at defense company in South Korea kills 5 – AP News
Marilyn Monroe ‘lookalikes’ gather to celebrate her 100th birthday
Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.
Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar – BBC
- Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar BBC
- ‘Destroyed beyond recognition’: Dozens dead after explosives detonate in Myanmar town NBC News
- More than 45 dead in Myanmar town after massive blast in building storing explosives CNN
- At least 39 killed in explosives depot blast in northeast Myanmar Al Jazeera
- Myanmar: Dozens dead in explosives storage blast DW.com
Balancing Act at the NYT: Nicholas Kristof’s Wrote About Israel’s Sexual Torture of Prisoners, the Next Day Isabel Kershner Penned More Unverified Rape Allegations Against Hamas – CounterPunch.org
- Balancing Act at the NYT: Nicholas Kristof’s Wrote About Israel’s Sexual Torture of Prisoners, the Next Day Isabel Kershner Penned More Unverified Rape Allegations Against Hamas CounterPunch.org
- NYT shareholder calls for probe of Board documents after Kristof article The Jerusalem Post
- We all lose when journalism is biased The Hill
- Blood Libels and Sexual Violence: Israel, Palestinian Prisoners and The New York Times CounterPunch.org
- Opinion: Fall From Grace Baltimore Jewish Times
Right-wing candidate pulls ahead in first round of Colombia’s presidential vote – NPR
- Right-wing candidate pulls ahead in first round of Colombia's presidential vote NPR
- Colombian presidency goes to runoff election that could redefine relations with the US CNN
- Colombia Presidential Election Heads to a Runoff The New York Times
- Colombia’s populist, Bukele-loving right looks likely to win power The Economist
- Pro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in results AP News
Wildfires devastating richer areas but fewer hectares burned globally – study
‘Megafires’ in California, Canada, South Korea and Europe in 2025, but changes to farming slowed spread in parts of Africa
“Devastating” wildfires ripped across the wealthier parts of the world in 2025, a study has found, even as globally, the area ravaged by flames fell.
Catastrophic blazes claimed lives, homes and jobs last year in California, Canada, Europe and South Korea. But the 335m hectares burned was the second-lowest since 2002, the review found, largely owing to the expansion of African farms that have fragmented landscapes and hampered the spread of large savannah fires.
Continue reading...Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show – BBC
- Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show BBC
- Another Battle Damaged KC-135 Tanker Seen Passing Through RAF Mildenhall The War Zone
- Iran’s Strike on U.S. KC-135 Tanker Exposes Hidden Vulnerability in American Airpower as Battle-Damaged Aircraft Emerges from Israel War Defence Security Asia
- Trump’s War Story Blown Up by Jaw-Dropping New Evidence The Daily Beast
- Trump’s Iran War Success Story Gets Blown to Pieces Yahoo
Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show
Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.