- Brutal heat plagues parts of Europe, Asia and the Middle East The Washington Post
- Why this latest European heatwave is so different – and more worrying – than the rest The Independent
- Five key things to know about Europe's worsening heatwaves France 24
- Staying cool in Europe’s record-breaking heat – podcast The Guardian
- All the things that could ruin your European holiday this year Euronews.com
Blackwater founder to deploy nearly 200 personnel to Haiti as gang violence soars – AP News
- Blackwater founder to deploy nearly 200 personnel to Haiti as gang violence soars AP News
- Exclusive: Trump ally Erik Prince plans to keep personnel in Haiti for 10 years to fight gangs and collect taxes Reuters
- Blackwater founder Erik Prince to send hundreds of fighters to strife-torn Haiti The Guardian
- U.S. Private Security Executive Erik Prince Set To Deploy Hundreds Of Mercenaries To Haiti To Fight Gangs Latin Times
- Erik Prince Plans to Keep Forces in Haiti for 10 Years to Fight Gangs RealClearDefense
Israeli spy chief visits Doha for Gaza talks – Axios
- Israeli spy chief visits Doha for Gaza talks Axios
- Mossad chief meets Qatari leader in Doha as Israel shuts door on partial hostage deal The Times of Israel
- Extreme heatwave continues; terrorist arrested attempting attack at Qalandia checkpoint | LIVE BLOG i24NEWS
- Mossad spy chief visiting Qatar to revive Gaza peace talks, Israeli officials say Reuters
- Mossad chief discusses hostage deal in Qatar, source says The Jerusalem Post
What do Putin and Trump each want from the Alaska summit?
The Russian leader senses a chance for more international recognition, while his American counterpart hopes to play peacemaker.
Flash flood in Indian Kashmir leaves at least 56 dead and scores missing
People on popular pilgrimage route were washed away by flood waters triggered by cloudburst, officials say
At least 56 people have died and 80 are missing after a sudden rainstorm in Indian Kashmir, the second such disaster in the Himalayas in a little over a week.
The incident in the town of Chashoti, Kishtwar district, occurred at a stopover point on a pilgrimage route. Days earlier, a flood and mudslide engulfed a village in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand.
Continue reading...Trump reportedly called Norwegian minister ‘out of the blue’ to ask about Nobel prize – The Guardian
- Trump reportedly called Norwegian minister ‘out of the blue’ to ask about Nobel prize The Guardian
- Trump cold-called Norwegian minister to ask about Nobel Peace Prize politico.eu
- Thirsty Trump’s Desperate Cold-Call About Nobel Peace Prize The Daily Beast
- Trump discussed Nobel Peace Prize and tariffs in call with Norway’s finance minister: Report Firstpost
- Trump told Norwegian minister he wants Nobel Prize, newspaper says Reuters
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Attorney general says Australia complying with international obligations regarding defence exports to Israel
Michelle Rowland says she is confident that Australia is meeting its obligations regarding defence approvals for exports of parts for F-35 fighter jets bound for Israel.
Certainly Israel is a democracy in the region. We maintain relations, obviously at that level. But as the prime minister himself has clearly said, these were difficult conversations that he needed to have with the government of Israel. We stand by the statements that we’ve made in terms of recognition – it has long been the policy of this government to have a two-state solution.
Continue reading...Gavin Newsom says California will move forward with map redrawing plan in response to Texas effort
Governor revealed the election rigging response act to counter Trump’s push to gain five extra seats in Texas in midterm elections
Gavin Newsom, California’s governor, on Thursday said state Democratic lawmakers would move forward with a redistricting plan intended as a direct response to a Republican-led effort in Texas to redraw congressional maps to control of theHouse majority after the midterm elections.
Newsom, joined by congressional Democrats and legislative leaders, unveiled his plan, known as the election rigging response act, to override the state’s independent map-making commission and approve new congressional lines that would aim to “neuter and neutralize” Texas’s proposal.
Continue reading...The ‘kingmaker’: Trump relishes his diplomacy as he jockeys for Nobel prize – Politico
- The ‘kingmaker’: Trump relishes his diplomacy as he jockeys for Nobel prize Politico
- Trump ramps up campaign for Nobel Peace Prize ahead of Putin meeting NBC News
- Cambodia PM says he has nominated Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize CNN
- Why Trump Will Do Anything To Get These Two Trophies The Daily Beast
- Trump presses Nobel Peace Prize case: ‘The pressure’s on’ The Hill
‘We feel helpless’: Palestinian New Yorkers are reeling from Gaza’s starvation crisis – Gothamist
- 'We feel helpless': Palestinian New Yorkers are reeling from Gaza's starvation crisis Gothamist
- Israel's 'trust us' mentality loses power as it targets journalists Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Updates: Global outrage grows after Israel kills Al Jazeera staff in Gaza Al Jazeera
- Who were the Al Jazeera journalists killed by Israel in Gaza? BBC
- How to Stop a Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza: What It Took Under Biden—and Why It Fell Apart Foreign Affairs
Countries deadlocked on plastic production and chemicals as talks on a global treaty draw to a close – AP News
- Countries deadlocked on plastic production and chemicals as talks on a global treaty draw to a close AP News
- Plastic pollution talks go into overtime as countries push for late breakthrough Reuters
- New draft of global plastic pollution treaty wouldn’t limit plastic production AP News
- Countries urged to ‘hold the line’ in Geneva plastics treaty negotiations The Guardian
- Plastic pollution treaty talks deadlocked as negotiations draw to a close PBS
Abortion drug could help reduce risk of breast cancer, group of medics says
Stigma around mifepristone is stopping studies, experts in reproductive health claim in Lancet opinion piece
A drug used in medical abortions could help prevent women at high risk of breast cancer from developing the disease, according to an international group of doctors and scientists.
However, “stigma” around mifepristone is stopping pharmaceutical companies from investigating its potential as a new treatment doctors could offer to reduce the risk of breast cancer, they say.
Continue reading...The Secret Channel Russia and Ukraine Use to Trade Prisoners of War – The Wall Street Journal
- The Secret Channel Russia and Ukraine Use to Trade Prisoners of War The Wall Street Journal
- Ukraine brings home 84 POWs from Russian captivity, including people imprisoned since 2014 Ґвара Медіа
- Legendary Commander of Minesweeper “Henichesk” Returns From Russian Captivity—Full Story of His Defiance UNITED24 Media
- Ukraine rescues 84 military servicemen and civilians from Russian captivity Ukrinform
- Russia and Ukraine Swap 84 Prisoners Each Ahead of U.S. Summit The Moscow Times
Serbian antigovernment protests escalate in third night of clashes
Protests started last year after deadly collapse of rail station roof, with President Vucic accused of corruption.
Air Canada has cancelled flights as a strike looms. Here’s what it means
A possible strike by flight attendants has resulted in a scheduled lockout that may affect 130,000 passengers each day.
Nanjing: How the massacre still haunts China-Japan relations – BBC
- Nanjing: How the massacre still haunts China-Japan relations BBC
- GT investigates: Japan constructs image as a ‘victim of war’ through WWII films, revealing distorted historical perspective Global Times
- Reasons behind Japan's selective amnesia about Nanjing Massacre bjreview.com
- Bias in criticism of anti-imperialism films chinadailyasia.com
- Chinese WWII films spark historical reflection around globe bastillepost.com
Judge blocks two Trump efforts to eliminate DEI in schools and colleges
Education department found to have violated law when it threatened to cut funds from institutions that backed DEI
A federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation’s schools and universities.
In her ruling, US district judge Stephanie Gallagher in Maryland found that the education department violated the law when it threatened to cut federal funding from educational institutions that continued with DEI initiatives.
Continue reading...US government in talks to take stake in Intel: Report
Talks for an undisclosed stake come days after President Donald Trump called for Intel’s CEO to resign.
Ex-guard at California women’s prison sentenced to 224 years for sexual abuse
Gregory Rodriguez convicted of more than 60 charges of abusing women in his custody over nearly a decade
A former California correctional officer convicted of dozens of sexual abuse charges at a women’s prison was sentenced to 224 years in prison on Thursday.
Gregory Rodriguez, 57, worked as a guard at the Central California women’s facility (CCWF), the state’s largest women’s prison, and was found guilty in January of over 60 charges of abusing nine women in his custody, including rape and battery.
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Continue reading...California governor boosts redistricting effort in growing feud with Trump
Amid Texas brouhaha, Gavin Newsom takes combative stance against Trump, urges other Democratic leaders to 'punch back'.