- Putin, Netanyahu get their countries barred from Venice Biennale top prizes politico.eu
- Venice Biennale jury excludes Russia and Israel from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut Reuters
- Venice Biennale Bars Awards for Countries Facing Crimes Against Humanity Charges The New York Times
- Venice Biennale jury ‘will not award artists from countries facing war crimes charges’ The Guardian
- EU to cut Venice Biennale funding over Russia’s participation, Kallas says politico.eu
Iran war leaves seafarers stranded in the Gulf – Reuters
- Iran war leaves seafarers stranded in the Gulf Reuters
- The Peril of Piloting Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz The New York Times
- Asian shipowners to cross Hormuz before Western firms, executives say Yahoo
- UN Agency Prepares Hormuz Evacuation Plan for Hundreds of Ships Bloomberg.com
- Seafarer talks about being trapped on the Strait of Hormuz: 'There is no safe place here' ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Pro-Palestinian activists break into suspected Elbit Systems drone factory
Pro-Palestine activists have broken into a UK factory where they said drones were being made for Israel’s military.
Negotiations that enable Israel’s land-grabs
Since Oslo, negotiations have coincided with illegal settlement expansion and the continued loss of Palestinian land.
Satellite images reveal that Russia built out a base for a new generation of jet-powered drones – Business Insider
- Satellite images reveal that Russia built out a base for a new generation of jet-powered drones Business Insider
- Geran-5 Drones Deployed Near Oryol for Strikes on Ukraine Мілітарний
- Russian Shahed drones begin falling apart in the air as quality worsens The Defence Blog
- Are the Baltic states at the mercy of the Russian Gerans? Meta-Defense
- Russia building launch site for jet drones close to Ukraine border, media say RBC-Ukraine
Iranian FM Araghchi to visit Pakistan in step towards US talks resumption
As Pakistan hosts US-Iran talks, twin-city residents face road closures, halted courts and growing economic strain.
What’s been happening during the Lebanon ceasefire?
Trump has extended the Lebanon ceasefire by 3 weeks. But Israel has been accused of using the truce to further its war.
Syria arrests main suspect in civil war Tadamon massacre
Syrian authorities have arrested Amjad Yousef, the main suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre in Damascus.
Tokyo workers encouraged to wear shorts to cut energy costs and keep cool
Officials hope more casual attire for public servants will save electricity during Iran war as summer heat approaches
Public servants working for the Tokyo metropolitan government are being encouraged to swap their suits for shorts this summer to combat sweltering heat and rising energy costs caused by the US-Israel war on Iran.
Inspired by Japan’s Cool Biz energy-saving initiative, Tokyo officials hope the measure will cut dependence on air conditioning.
Continue reading...Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Tadamon massacre
Ex-intelligence officer Amjad Youssef was seen shooting blindfolded civilians in a leaked video.
Greta Thunberg, Sally Rooney and Brian Eno defy Palestine Action ban in letter to judges
Exclusive: Scholars, writers and artists risk arrest with message of support for proscribed group before next week’s appeal hearing
Sally Rooney, Greta Thunberg and Brian Eno have written to the court of appeal in support of Palestine Action before next week’s hearing to determine the lawfulness of the ban on the direct action protest group.
The letter, composed of only seven words – “We oppose genocide, we support Palestine Action” – is signed by more than 130 people and is the first time that prominent scholars, writers and activists have come together to defy the ban.
Continue reading...Trump psychedelics order largely symbolic, analysts say
Executive order to speed access to psychedelic treatments likely to have limited legal impact despite high-profile push
The Trump administration issued an executive order earlier this month to accelerate access to psychedelic medication for people with “serious mental illnesses”, but experts say the order is more likely to make a difference symbolically than legally.
“Policymakers and the medical field have long struggled to address the burden of suicide and serious mental illness rates in America,” the order reads, noting that some people do not respond to available treatments.
Continue reading...With 3,000 containers stuck in Pakistan, Iran explores more land routes – Al Jazeera
Boston marathoner reflects on helping collapsed runner as video goes viral
Aaron Beggs says video of him and another man helping exhausted competitor went viral due to need for feel-good stories.
With 3,000 containers stuck in Pakistan, Iran explores more land routes
Documents seen by Al Jazeera say Iran is seeking land transit for stranded sea cargo to bypass US blockade.
Russian troops, warships in India soon? Why their new military pact matters
In a significant pact, India and Russia agree to the deployment of soldiers and warships on each other's soil during peace and wartime.
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer
The Israeli prime minister says he is "in excellent physical condition" after having a malignant tumour removed.
Poisoning suspected in deaths of 18 wolves in Italian national park
After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.
Turkiye’s Istanbul to host F1 Grand Prix for at least five years from 2027
The circuit on the Asian side of Istanbul is popular with drivers and fans but last hosted a race in 2021.
France drops climate from G7 environment talks to appease Trump administration – politico.eu
- France drops climate from G7 environment talks to appease Trump administration politico.eu
- France kept climate change off G7 agenda to avoid clash with US Reuters
- Climate change off the table at G7 environmental summit, courtesy of US Courthouse News
- France takes climate off the agenda at G7 environment talks to avoid US clash France 24
- G7 says nature talks a success as climate sidelined for US The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel