‘A symbol of hope & inspiration – Jota was a Portuguese hero’
Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash aged 28, has been described as a symbol of hope and inspiration by Portugal football expert Marcus Alves.
US Supreme Court to review bans on trans athletes in female sports
The top court will hear challenges to state laws banning transgender athletes in female sports, in a case that could have nation-wide implications.
Skirting the issue: Designer dress goes missing from Bezos-Sánchez wedding
Sources say no complaint has been made to police – with expectation that garment will ‘turn up’
Lauren Sánchez packed 27 designer dresses for her wedding to the billionaire Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, in Venice last week, but left with only 26 after one went missing.
The couple, who are now honeymooning in Taormina, Sicily, were wed during a star-studded three-day celebration in the lagoon city.
Continue reading...Bear kills motorcyclist in Romanian mountains
The man was dragged down a steep ravine, and despite wearing a helmet and protective clothing, his injuries were "extremely severe", officials say.
Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq to hand over weapons in first step toward disarmament – AP News
- Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq to hand over weapons in first step toward disarmament AP News
- The Secret Peace in Turkey: How Aging Leaders Are Ending a War War on the Rocks
- Turkey says PKK disarmament could start within days, says AK Party spokesman Reuters
- PKK leader accuses Turkish government of 'seeking to sabotage' disarmament process France 24
- PKK disarmament process to begin early July: report Arab News
Inculcate good thoughts from all directions to enhance democracy – Narendra Modi – GhanaWeb
- Inculcate good thoughts from all directions to enhance democracy – Narendra Modi GhanaWeb
- Ghanaian MPs Wore Indian Attire During PM Modi's Parliament Address NDTV
- Watch: PM Modi mentions India has 2,500 parties in Ghana Parliament. Then this happens Times of India
- PM Modi's historic Ghana visit: Trade doubled, UPI goes global, 4 MoUs signed | Highlights Hindustan Times
- Ghana and India: Narendra Modi’s visit rekindles historical ties The Conversation
Did a humanitarian aid operation turn into a “killing field”?
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation promised aid to starving Palestinians. But its sites have become death traps.
The victims of Israel’s attack on a Gaza beach cafe
A one-year-old girl is among at least 39 people who were killed in an Israeli attack on a beach cafe in Gaza.
Deputy head of Russian navy killed by Ukraine in Kursk, Moscow says
Mikhail Gudkov, 42, is one of the most senior Russian commanders to have died in the war.
US contractors say live rounds are being shot at Gaza aid seekers
An Associated Press report reveals leaked footage from sites of the US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
Rescuers racing to find survivors after ferry bound for Bali carrying 65 people sinks
Thirty-five people have been rescued after ferry travelling from Java sank, killing six, rescue agency says
Rescue teams were racing to find dozens of people missing after a ferry sank in rough seas late on Wednesday on its way to the Indonesian resort island Bali, killing six people.
The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, which was carrying 65 people, sank as it sailed to Bali from Indonesia’s main island, Java. All passengers were Indonesian, the transport ministry said.
Continue reading...Iran releases video of Israeli strike on Tehran in June
Iranian media has released a video showing the moment an Israeli attack targeted Tehran during its conflict in June.
Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed says mega dam GERD on the Nile ‘now complete’ – Al Jazeera
- Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed says mega dam GERD on the Nile ‘now complete’ Al Jazeera
- Ethiopia has finished building mega-dam on Nile, PM says BBC
- GERD Inauguration Scheduled For September 2025 The Reporter Ethiopia
- Egypt raises the stakes against Ethiopia over Nile dam row The New Arab
- Ethiopia says a controversial power dam on the Nile that's opposed by Egypt has been completed AP News
Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed says mega dam GERD on the Nile ‘now complete’
Sudan and Egypt are concerned about its effect on their water supply, but Abiy says the dam will benefit them all.
Will Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ help grow the US economy?
Donald Trump says his sweeping tax cuts will grow the economy. But, critics say the bill will increase national debt.
France says decision on Iran sanctions hinges on release of imprisoned two nationals – The Times of Israel
Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join forces
The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.
Israelis might be euphoric about beating Iran, but in 1967 euphoria led to failure – Haaretz
- Israelis might be euphoric about beating Iran, but in 1967 euphoria led to failure Haaretz
- The Israel-Iran war has not yet transformed the Middle East The Economist
- How Washington and Tehran Are Assessing Their Next Steps Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- Iran-Israel conflict: After the war, enter the diplomats CNN
- Opinion | John Bolton: Trump’s Work in Iran Has Only Begun The New York Times
Vatican downplays leaked documents on Latin Mass – catholicnewsagency.com
- Vatican downplays leaked documents on Latin Mass catholicnewsagency.com
- Vatican says leaked documents were only part of information Pope Francis used to restrict Latin Mass AP News
- Debate over Latin Mass heats up after apparent leak of Vatican documents that undermine Pope Francis ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Vatican spokesman: ‘Traditionis custodes’ leak ‘very partial’ The Pillar
- Reported Vatican leak undermines Pope Francis and inflames debate over Latin Mass The Independent
Video: UN expert rails against ‘economy of genocide’
UN Special Rapporteur has named dozens of companies implicated what she calls “an economy of genocide".