West Bank ethnic cleansing, settler attacks Israel’s state policy: Amnesty
Israel uses war crimes to accelerate 'annexation agenda and settlement expansion' in occupied land, rights group says.
Crowds turn out in Barcelona for pope blessing Sagrada Família’s final tower
As completion of 144-year basilica nears, questions swirl over resemblance of church to architect’s original plans
It has been a long wait but 144 years after work began, Pope Leo XIV has blessed the recently completed central tower of Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Família church in the presence of members of the Spanish royal family, the prime minister and hundreds of bishops.
With the completion of the Jesus Christ tower, the tallest of 18 in the temple, the basilica has reached its full height of 172.5 metres. It is now not only the world’s tallest church but Barcelona’s tallest building. It was consecrated in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI.
Continue reading...7-month-old baby shot by Israeli soldier in Hebron
An Israeli soldier fired at a Palestinian family’s car in Hebron, fatally shooting a seven‑month‑old in the head.
Ukraine-made ‘Flamingo’ missile hits target 900 km inside Russia
Video shows a Ukrainian-made ‘FP-5 Flamingo’ cruise missile flying deep inside Russia.
Air India crash pilot’s father vows to defend son’s reputation
Investigators are expected to soon release an update on the crash, which killed 260 people last year.
Hong Kong charges 7 people and 2 firms over massive fire that killed 168 – AP News
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Pakistan military helicopter crashes in Kashmir, all on board killed
There has been a heavy security presence in Muzaffarabad amid protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in recent days.
US diplomat found dead in Myanmar as police treat case as possible homicide
Thai woman is in custody in connection with investigation after man was reportedly found dead at a hotel in Yangon
A US diplomat has been found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, and members of the diplomatic community in Yangon say a Thai woman has been detained by police in connection with the investigation.
US officials in Thailand and the US embassy in Myanmar referred questions on the case to the state department, which confirmed the “death of a US government employee” assigned to the embassy in Yangon, but gave no other details.
Continue reading...Middle East peace talks in doubt as Iran says it needs to ‘reassess’ after overnight strikes
US launches attacks in retaliation for downing of US army helicopter, while White House source says deal could still be close
The future of peace talks in the Middle East has been thrown into question after Iran’s foreign ministry said it needed to “reassess” its participation, while Donald Trump said Iran would have to “pay the price” after the two countries traded fire overnight, drawing neighbouring states back into an on-and-off war that has consumed the region since late February.
The US launched strikes against Iran in the early hours of Wednesday, in retaliation for what it said was Iran’s downing of a US army helicopter near the strait of Hormuz. Iran then launched a wave of retaliatory airstrikes claiming hits on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.
Continue reading...US strikes tanker near Oman, sparking India protest over missing crew – Euronews.com
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- India summons US envoy over attack on ship carrying Indian sailors off Oman Al Jazeera
- Indian Sailors Made Frantic Calls for Help After U.S. Missile Strike off Oman The New York Times
- US aircraft fires at, disables another oil tanker in Gulf of Oman Navy Times
Kashmiri rights activist wins partial court victory but remains behind bars
The Delhi High Court grants bail to Kashmiri rights activist Khurram Parvez, jailed in India for nearly five years.
Hero’s welcome for Somali referee denied entry to US World Cup tournament
The first Somali picked to referee a World Cup rose from Mogadishu's pitches, only to be barred at the US border.
Netanyahu caught between the US, Lebanon war, and Iran ceasefire
As elections near, Israel's PM finds himself squeezed between his voters, his allies, and his opponents.
Apache down, fighting up: What the latest US-Iran attacks mean
Analysts say Iran seeks to deter US patrols on the Strait of Hormuz by attacking its assets across the Gulf.
At Least 12 Dead After Shooting by Multiple Attackers in Johannesburg – The New York Times
- At Least 12 Dead After Shooting by Multiple Attackers in Johannesburg The New York Times
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- Mass shooting by multiple attackers leaves at least dozen dead, 9 wounded in South Africa, police say CBS News
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Satellite images show Israel’s destruction of historical city of Tyre
Satellite data shows damage to residential areas, UNESCO Heritage buffer zones and Palestinian camps in Israeli attacks.
Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia
Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.
Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia – BBC
- Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia BBC
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- Ukrainian strikes set off fires at oil facilities in Russia and Crimea AP News
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What’s happening at the World Cup one day before tournament starts?
Political issues continue to dominate the build-up, with the US-Israel war on Iran overshadowing the World Cup.
Air Canada pilot accused of flying over 900 flights without valid license: “Like a movie script” – CBS News
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