- Why Afghans Are Smashing Their Smartphones Newser
- Afghanistan Issues Ban on Smartphones for Civil Servants and Military The New York Times
- Taliban order ban on smartphones as officials shown destroying devices The Guardian
- ‘Heartbreaking’: Afghan government staff abandon smartphones following Taliban order CTV News
- Taliban Reject Reports of Budget for Smartphone Ban, Call Them Baseless thekabultribune.com
Early prototype of Stonehenge unearthed 3 miles from prehistoric landmark – NBC News
- Early prototype of Stonehenge unearthed 3 miles from prehistoric landmark NBC News
- In Ancient Pits Near Stonehenge, Scientists See Hints of Solstice Ritual The New York Times
- New discovery may have been Stonehenge prototype CNN
- Solstice-aligned 5,000-year-old monument ‘once in a lifetime find’, say archaeologists | Stonehenge The Guardian
- Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site BBC
Finland Lifts a Nuclear Weapons Ban, Eyeing an Uncertain World – The New York Times
- Finland Lifts a Nuclear Weapons Ban, Eyeing an Uncertain World The New York Times
- Finland tears up nuclear weapons ban in NATO shift politico.eu
- Finland's parliament backs lifting total ban on nuclear weapons Euronews
- Finland Lifts Nuclear Weapons Ban as Security Risks Grow Bloomberg.com
- Finland Not to Place US Nuclear Weapons on Its Territory: Prime Minister تسنیم
Pauline Hanson says she ‘had to have a conversation’ about immigration and the Aboriginal flag with new Farrer MP
David Farley was told One Nation’s policy was to fly only the Australian flag, party leader tells conference
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One Nation’s leader, Pauline Hanson, says she “had to have a conversation” with the new Farrer MP, David Farley, after he appeared to defy her policies on immigration and flying Indigenous flags.
Shortly before winning Farrer in May’s byelection – the first federal lower house seat One Nation has won outright – Farley said Labor’s current immigration intake of 306,000 was “probably not” too much.
Continue reading...Aristocrat Investigated for Disturbing ‘Human Safari’ Killings – The Daily Beast
- Aristocrat Investigated for Disturbing ‘Human Safari’ Killings The Daily Beast
- Italian noble investigated over Sarajevo ‘human safari’ killings The Times
- Italy lacks evidence for now to seek trial in Sarajevo sniper probe, source says Reuters
- Italian aristocrat eyed in twisted Sarajevo ‘human safari’ killings: report New York Post
- Significant” Evidence Found During the House Search of the “Sarajevo Safari” Suspect Sarajevo Times
Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK?
The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.
Anger at ‘send them back’ chants by rightwing MEPs after EU migration law vote
Other lawmakers respond with ‘shame on you’ in heated confrontation over passing of plan to increase deportations
Rightwing MEPs have come under fire after they celebrated a vote aimed at increasing deportations across the EU with chants of “send them back”, leading other lawmakers to respond with cries of “shame on you”.
The heated confrontation in the European parliament came on Wednesday after lawmakers voted 418 to 218 to approve controversial measures aimed at increasing deportations of undocumented people.
Continue reading...Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian ‘hitman’ trial
Johannes Natland, 19, was remanded in custody and will now face a retrial.
Israeli foreign minister to ‘sever all contact’ with top EU diplomat – politico.eu
- Israeli foreign minister to ‘sever all contact’ with top EU diplomat politico.eu
- Israel says it's cutting ties to EU's Kaja Kallas DW.com
- Israel says cutting ties with top EU diplomat over ‘apartheid’ comments Al Jazeera
- Israeli foreign minister says he is severing contact with EU foreign policy chief Reuters
- FM Sa’ar severs contact with EU foreign policy chief over alleged apartheid comparison The Times of Israel
Two sides of a political chasm share one fear in Colombia’s presidential race: A return to the past – AP News
- Two sides of a political chasm share one fear in Colombia’s presidential race: A return to the past AP News
- From outsider to president? Inside de la Espriella’s bid to lead Colombia Al Jazeera
- In Colombia's Caribbean, neighboring towns back opposing presidential candidates Reuters
- Trump Ally Vowing Death to Cartels Closes In on Colombia Presidency Bloomberg.com
- Colombia faces a historic choice, writes its last president The Economist
Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?
BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.
Israel and Iran harden stances on Lebanon pullout, risking Trump’s deal – The Times of Israel
- Israel and Iran harden stances on Lebanon pullout, risking Trump’s deal The Times of Israel
- Iran says the deal to end the war with the U.S. requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon PBS
- Report: Iran delays departure for talks with U.S., citing IDF strikes in Lebanon Haaretz
- U.S.-Iran Agreement Leaves Lebanon’s Fate Murky The New York Times
- Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal AP News
Europe should speak to Putin, says Austrian chancellor – Financial Times
- Europe should speak to Putin, says Austrian chancellor Financial Times
- EU Council opening communication channels with Kremlin, official says Reuters
- EU Chief Reaches Out to Moscow to Set Up Back Channel to Putin Bloomberg.com
- European Union seeks to reopen communication channel with Russia AP News
- Some EU leaders furious at Costa official’s calls with the Kremlin politico.eu
Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.
First Russian shadow fleet tanker enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding
Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.
First Russian shadow fleet tanker enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding
Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.
Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe
The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.
Zelensky says anti-ballistic cooperation with allies should yield results by winter – The Kyiv Independent
- Zelensky says anti-ballistic cooperation with allies should yield results by winter The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine, Germany sign agreement on anti-ballistic capabilities, Zelenskiy says Reuters
- German defence minister: "We must learn from Ukraine" Українська правда
- Germany pledges $500M for Ukraine’s air defense and U.S. weapons supply Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
- Germany Funds NOMADS Acquisition for Ukrainian Air Defence TURDEF
Report: Russia’s nuclear-powered ‘Skyfall’ missile is dirty and dangerous – NPR
Poland arrests suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin, PM Donald Tusk says – Euronews.com
- Poland arrests suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin, PM Donald Tusk says Euronews.com
- Russian Artist Critical of Putin Is Fatally Shot in Poland The New York Times
- Ukraine war briefing: Suspect arrested in killing of Putin critic may have Russian intelligence links The Guardian
- Poland: Arrest after Russian artist and Putin critic killed DW.com
- Russian opposition artist Robert Kuzovkov shot dead in exile in Poland BBC