Israel’s Image Crisis: Becoming Too Big to Spin?
Israel has never spent more on its national propaganda campaigns.
Russia launches nearly 300 drones at Ukraine in overnight attack – Euronews.com
- Russia launches nearly 300 drones at Ukraine in overnight attack Euronews.com
- Russia hammers Ukraine in biggest prolonged drone attack since war began CNN
- Young Kyiv couple killed in a fierce Russian airstrike hoped to start a family, mourners say AP News
- Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy vows retribution over deadly Russian bombardments The Guardian
- Huge waves of Russian drones descend on Ukraine during the day in emerging style of Shahed warfare Business Insider
China Will Host Putin, Days After Trump’s Visit – The New York Times
- China Will Host Putin, Days After Trump’s Visit The New York Times
- Xi Jinping prepares to welcome Vladimir Putin to China, four days after hosting Donald Trump The Guardian
- CNBC Daily Open: Trump faces grueling marathon in Iran conflict as Putin heads to Beijing CNBC
- Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump’s trip to Beijing AP News
- Head-of-state diplomacy anchors growing China-Russia partnership news.cgtn.com
Freight train and bus crash kills at least eight in Bangkok
Police and rescue officials said the collision sparked a fire that engulfed the bus.
Chelsea 0-1 Manchester City: FA Cup final – as it happened
All our updates, with full post-match coverage, reaction and interviews, following our text commentary stream.
CBS News insiders fear Bari Weiss will soon enact ‘massive changes’ to 60 Minutes – The Guardian
- CBS News insiders fear Bari Weiss will soon enact ‘massive changes’ to 60 Minutes The Guardian
- Exclusive | Bari Weiss tapped Major Garrett for newsy ‘60 Minutes’ interview after ‘negotiation’ with Netanyahu: sources New York Post
- MAGA-Curious CBS Boss Plots ‘Massive Changes’ to Top Program The Daily Beast
- The Major Trouble at '60' status.news
- Bari Weiss using CBS News anchor labeled ‘MAGA-coded’ in 60 Minutes shake-up: report The Independent
Donald Trump turns up the heat on Cuba – Financial Times
- Donald Trump turns up the heat on Cuba Financial Times
- Trump is growing impatient as Cuban regime clings to power NBC News
- Trump's and Rubio's escalating rhetoric show a Cuban invasion could be imminent Axios
- Trump urged to rule out ‘unlawful’ Cuba takeover and stop using Guantánamo Bay for migrant detention The Guardian
- Cuba Braces as Trump Doubles Down Despite Iran War Woes Newsweek
At least eight killed, 35 injured as train hits bus in Bangkok
A train crashed into a public bus near an airport rail link station in Bangkok's city centre, Thai media report.
How Kansas City became unlikely 2026 World Cup hosts for the US
Kansas City overcame major odds to become one of 11 venues in the United States for the biggest World Cup ever.
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon continue despite ‘ceasefire’ extension
Despite Lebanon and Israel extending the ceasefire deal for another 45 days, Israel continues to bomb Lebanon.
Pope Leo XIV to visit France in September this year – Vatican News
- Pope Leo XIV to visit France in September this year Vatican News
- Pope to visit UNESCO, hit by Trump cuts, during September trip to France Reuters
- Pope Leo to visit France in late September Yahoo
- Pope Leo XIV to visit France in September upi.com
- Pope to visit France in September with a stop at UNESCO Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Hamas confirms top commander killed in Israeli air strike
Friday's strike is the latest launched by Israel on Gaza despite a ceasefire with Hamas.
The townspeople of Vilseck, Germany, worry that Trump may pull out 5,000 U.S. troops – NPR
- The townspeople of Vilseck, Germany, worry that Trump may pull out 5,000 U.S. troops NPR
- Germany’s Little America Confronts the Specter of U.S. Troop Withdrawal WSJ
- Trump’s Troop Drawdown in Germany Is a Warning Shot Bloomberg.com
- Trump's troop withdrawals from Germany might backfire. Here's why. Responsible Statecraft
- Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America The Conversation
A shark fatally mauls a spearfishing diver off Australia’s Rottnest Island, police say – AP News
- A shark fatally mauls a spearfishing diver off Australia’s Rottnest Island, police say AP News
- Man dies after attack by 13-foot great white shark near popular island resort: officials Fox News
- Father-of-two named as Australia’s shark attack victim: ‘One-of-a-kind gentleman’ The Independent
- Man killed by 13ft shark in Western Australia BBC
- A shark fatally mauls a spearfishing diver off Australia's Rottnest Island, police say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Israeli settler blindfolds and detains Palestinian in occupied West Bank
An armed Israeli settler blindfolded and detained a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank.
They Fled to Safety in Palestinian Territory, Then Settlers Attacked Again – The New York Times
- They Fled to Safety in Palestinian Territory, Then Settlers Attacked Again The New York Times
- IDF reservist arrested, dismissed from duty following West Bank violence The Jerusalem Post
- Israel probes several settler attacks, troop misconduct, as West Bank assaults continue The Times of Israel
- Settlers Torch Cars in West Bank Village of Shuqba, Palestinians Say Haaretz
- 'The settlers are in control': How the West Bank is being ethnically cleansed Middle East Eye
SR-71 pilot recalls the mission where a Soviet MiG-25 fired a missile at his Blackbird – The Aviation Geek Club
SR-71 pilot recalls the mission where a Soviet MiG-25 fired a missile at his Blackbird The Aviation Geek Club
Iraq exported 10 million barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz in April – Reuters
- Iraq exported 10 million barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz in April Reuters
- Baghdad targets 500k bpd export goal via Turkiye amid increased Hormuz risks شفق نيوز
- ZAWYA: Iraq plans to boost oil exports via Turkey TradingView
- New oil minister targets gas self-sufficiency by 2030, calls export halt a ‘major problem’ 964media
- Oil prices rise as Iraq’s Hormuz shipments collapse amid conflict By Investing.com Investing.com Canada
Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western Australia
The man was bitten just before 10:00 (03:00 BST) at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police said.
‘Why are we even doing this?’ The week that left Britain’s PM looking like an interim leader
Week of leadership jostling has left Keir Starmer looking vulnerable and short of time – even though no challenger has officially come forward
It was a minute or so into his BBC interview on Friday morning, after being asked about “moves” to remove Keir Starmer, that Steve Reed ran out of patience. “There is no contest,” he interrupted. “‘Moves’ mean nothing. People need 81 nominations to stand against the prime minister.”
The housing secretary, a close ally of Starmer and a founding member of the Labour Together thinktank that catapulted him to power, was right, of course: no one has formally challenged the prime minister, let alone ousted him.
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