Trump calls for Republicans to unify around budget reconciliation push
Budget reconciliation would allow conservative lawmakers to bypass Democratic opposition in Senate with simple majority.
US suspect accused of stealing Kristi Noem’s purse sentenced to three years
President Trump has used incidents of crime to justify ongoing National Guard deployment to the capital, Washington, DC.
Trump calls Virginia election ‘rigged’ after redistricting referendum
Trump’s comments came after the Virginia measure passed by a slim margy of 51.4 in favour and 48.5 against.
Sexual violence in the West Bank emerges as tool to intimidate Palestinians
Systematic sexual violence and harassment by Israeli soldiers, settlers displacing Palestinians in occupied West Bank.
Can a divided EU become a united voice against Israeli aggression?
Bloc's relationship with its biggest trading partner under increasing scrutiny.
Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape
The deal faces regulatory scrutiny both for influence on media landscape, but also for foreign investments to fund it.
Israeli strike kills journalist after ongoing attacks blocked rescuers, Lebanon says – The Guardian
- Israeli strike kills journalist after ongoing attacks blocked rescuers, Lebanon says The Guardian
- Lebanese PM accuses Israel of war crimes after strike kills journalist CNN
- Israeli Strikes Kill a Journalist and Injure Another in Lebanon The New York Times
- Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil killed in Israeli strike on a house where she took cover, paper says AP News
- Attacks in south Lebanon strain ceasefire on eve of Washington talks Reuters
Mexico’s Sheinbaum demands answers over CIA agents in Chihuahua
Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum said the federal government was not informed of the inclusion of CIA officers in a drug raid.
Iran blames Trump’s blockade for diplomatic impasse as fragile truce holds
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says US and Israel will not achieve their goals 'through bullying'.
Bad optics? Israel jails soldiers who smashed Jesus statue in Lebanon – Al Jazeera
- Bad optics? Israel jails soldiers who smashed Jesus statue in Lebanon Al Jazeera
- Israeli Soldiers Sentenced to Jail for Damaging Jesus Statue in Lebanon The New York Times
- Israeli soldier's desecration of crucifix in south Lebanon draws condemnation Reuters
- Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon BBC
- 2 troops dismissed, jailed for smashing statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon The Times of Israel
Pope Leo’s trip targets major obstacle to Catholicism’s spread in Africa: Sorcery – National Catholic Reporter
- Pope Leo's trip targets major obstacle to Catholicism's spread in Africa: Sorcery National Catholic Reporter
- Many African Catholics have greeted Leo’s first visit with joy. Others fear he’s lent legitimacy to strongman leaders CNN
- Sudanese priest in Angola: Sudan in need of Pope’s message for peace Vatican News
- Christ is not ‘a guru or a good luck charm,’ pope says at Mass in Angola EWTN News
- In Angola, love for an American pope but not for an American president The Washington Post
Billionaire backer sues Trump family’s crypto firm over alleged extortion
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.
US criticizes China’s pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president’s trip – Reuters
- US criticizes China's pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president's trip Reuters
- Lai Ching-te: Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits BBC
- Taiwan president blames China for forced cancellation of Eswatini trip The Guardian
- China Lauds Flight Block of Taiwan Leader in Bid to Isolate Lai Bloomberg.com
- The Ugly Side of Eswatini-Taiwan Relations The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
Nigeria’s suspected coup plotters deny treason charges
Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.
Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour
The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.
Can the Germans fight? – The Economist
- Can the Germans fight? The Economist
- Germany unveils strategy for becoming Europe’s strongest military by 2039 Defense News
- Less America, more Europe in Germany’s new military strategy politico.eu
- Germany to take on ‘more responsibility’ for Europe’s defence Financial Times
- Germany unveils military strategy but sticks to troop target Reuters
Chelsea sack Rosenior after only three months at Premier League club
Chelsea only appointed Liam Rosenior in January, but the FIFA Club World Cup holders have lost their last five games.
Tourist charged with damaging historic Florentine fountain in pre-wedding prank
Police catch woman, 28, climbing colossal 16th-century statue of Neptune to touch its genitals as a dare
A tourist has been charged after allegedly climbing a colossal marble statue in Florence to touch its genitals for a pre-wedding prank.
Experts said the woman caused thousands of euros of damage to the Neptune fountain in Piazza della Signoria.
Continue reading...A 42bn-euro dilemma: What is stopping EU from holding Israel to account? – Al Jazeera
- A 42bn-euro dilemma: What is stopping EU from holding Israel to account? Al Jazeera
- EU divided on suspension of Israel pact as Spain pushes for action Reuters
- EU foreign ministers reject proposal to suspend association agreement with Israel The Guardian
- Suspend EU-Israel Trade Agreement Amnesty International
- Spain Renews Push to Punish Israel After Orban’s Loss Bloomberg.com
Iran says ‘fully prepared’ for football team’s World Cup participation
Tehran says all necessary arrangements have been made for participation in the tournament cohosted by the US.