“I voiced concern repeatedly, I was silenced”: ex US diplomat on Gaza
Can dissent within the US government have an impact? UpFront talks to a recent State Department resignee, Hala Rharrit.
Putin, seeking continuity, proposes Mishustin remain Russia’s prime minister – Reuters
- Putin, seeking continuity, proposes Mishustin remain Russia's prime minister Reuters
- Russian Lawmakers Approve Mishustin’s Return as PM The Moscow Times
- Vladimir Putin reappoints Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister Financial Times
- Putin banks on stability with new (old) prime minister POLITICO Europe
- Russian Duma to confirm Mikhail Mishustin as Prime Minister – Foreign Brief Foreign Brief
First UK deportation flight to Rwanda could take off in June, court papers suggest
Government sources had indicated flights would begin in July, but order shows first could happen on 24 June
Rishi Sunak’s deportation flights to Rwanda, the cornerstone of the government’s immigration policy, could begin as early as 24 June, court papers seen by the Guardian show.
Government sources had indicated that the first flights carrying asylum seekers would take off in July, but a court order released on Friday has disclosed that the government now says flights could take off in late June.
Continue reading...John Lewis owner cut 3,500 jobs last year yet hired chief on £1.2m pay deal
Further job cuts likely as JLP says it is investing in automation as part of ‘simplifying the way we work’
The owner of John Lewis and Waitrose cut 3,500 jobs last year amid efforts to save costs in a tough market – but employed its first group chief executive on a more than £1m pay deal.
The staff-owned group, which has 34 John Lewis department stores and 329 Waitrose supermarkets, said it employed 72,900 people in its annual report published on Thursday, down from 76,400 a year before, helping to reduce its pay bill to £1.79bn from £1.82bn.
Continue reading...Gang ringleader jailed for life for 2005 murder of PC Sharon Beshenivsky
Piran Ditta Khan, 75, was last of seven men convicted for involvement in Bradford robbery in which Beshenivsky was shot
The mastermind of an armed robbery that ended in a police officer being shot dead has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 40 years.
PC Sharon Beshenivsky’s family watched from court as the last member of the gang responsible for the armed raid that claimed her life was sentenced after almost 20 years.
Continue reading...Ukraine says flew drone 930 miles into Russia to strike oil refinery – Business Insider
- Ukraine says flew drone 930 miles into Russia to strike oil refinery Business Insider
- A Ukrainian Sport Plane Drone Just Flew 800 Miles Into Russia To Blow Up An Oil Refinery Forbes
- Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Facilities, Including One Far Over the Border The New York Times
- Why Ukraine Should Keep Striking Russian Oil Refineries Foreign Affairs Magazine
- Ukraine ups drone strikes on Russian oil depots Semafor
Pro-Israel Pac pours millions into surprise candidate in Maryland primary
United Democracy Project backing Sarah Elfreth, even with Harry Dunn, former US capitol officer, as fellow Democrat in House race
A pro-Israel lobby group has dropped millions into a Maryland congressional race as tensions remain high over the war in Gaza.
The primary race in the third congressional district, which will be held on Tuesday, has attracted national interest thanks to the candidacy of one Democrat in particular: Harry Dunn. A former US Capitol police officer, Dunn and his colleagues won praise for their actions defending lawmakers against a violent mob of Donald Trump’s supporters on January 6. In his New York Times bestselling memoir, Standing My Ground, Dunn recounted how the insurrectionists repeatedly used the N-word as they attacked him and other Black officers.
Continue reading...Russians try to break through Ukrainian defence lines north of Kharkiv
Kyiv says initial attacks repelled as Russia seeks to intensify pressure on Ukraine’s second city
Russian forces have attacked across the Ukrainian border to the north of Kharkiv in a potential effort to open a new front in the war and intensify the pressure on Ukraine’s second city.
Ukraine’s defence ministry said there had been “an attempt by the enemy to break through our defence line using armoured vehicles” at about 5am on Friday near the town of Vovchansk, and the initial attacks had been repelled.
Continue reading...Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv sends reinforcements to Kharkiv and evacuates civilians as Russian forces advance
Head of the town of Vovchansk’s military administration said transport was being organised for those without cars
Russian forces have advanced one kilometre (0.62 mile) into Ukraine’s northeast Kharkiv region near Vovchansk, a high-ranking Ukrainian military source said on Friday.
According to Reuters, the source said the Russian military was aiming to advance as much as 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) into the region in an effort to establish a buffer zone. Ukrainian forces were fighting to hold back Moscow’s advance.
At approximately 5 am, there was an attempt by the enemy to break through our defensive line under the cover of armoured vehicles.
As of now, these attacks have been repulsed; battles of varying intensity continue.
Continue reading...Russia attempts ground offensive into Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Ukrainian forces fighting to halt new Russian assault aimed at creating Putin's planned 'buffer zone'.
UK revokes visa of law student who addressed pro-Palestine protest
Dana Abuqamar says her comments at a rally last year which raised suspicion were mischaracterised.
Malaysian player Halim walking again after acid attack – ESPN
- Malaysian player Halim walking again after acid attack ESPN
- Footballer Faisal Halim Regains Mobility Following Acid Attack by Fans at Mall Bleacher Report
- Acid attack leaves Malaysia soccer star in ‘critical but stable condition,’ officials say CNN
- Malaysian soccer player Faisal Halim expected to make a full recovery from acid attack CBS Sports
- Fear and confusion grips Malaysian football after attacks on three players The Guardian
The impact of student encampments for Gaza at universities worldwide
After the escalation at US student encampments, we revisit the students raising their voices to protest the war on Gaza.
Argentines strike against spending cuts under Javier Milei – BBC.com
- Argentines strike against spending cuts under Javier Milei BBC.com
- Argentina labor unions' 24-hour strike against President Milei paralyzes daily life The Associated Press
- Argentine workers launch general strike against Milei reforms, austerity Reuters
- General Strike Brings Argentina to Standstill Democracy Now!
- Nation grinds to halt on second general strike of Milei Presidency Buenos Aires Times
Japan defense chief urges higher security after drone video of warship posted on China social media – Yahoo! Voices
- Japan defense chief urges higher security after drone video of warship posted on China social media Yahoo! Voices
- Japan says viral video of MSDF ship likely real, not fabricated The Japan Times
- Japan Ex-Minister Says Drone Video of Carrier a Serious Problem Bloomberg
- Navy probes apparent drone footage of USS Ronald Reagan posted on social media Stars and Stripes
- Japan Defense Ministry says video of apparent SDF destroyer likely authentic | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News NHK WORLD
A Greek woman feared her ex-partner. He killed her outside a police station
Greece reckons with rising femicides as 28-year-old Kyriaki Griva becomes the fifth victim this year.
Israel’s war on Gaza brings controversy to Eurovision 2024
Has Israel’s war on Gaza made Saturday’s Eurovision final the most controversial one ever?
Police disband pro-Palestinian student encampments across the US
Authorities moved in overnight to clear campuses from Arizona to Massachusetts of students demanding schools cut ties to Israel
Police moved in to disband several pro-Palestinian student encampments on US campuses on Friday morning as the foment over protests against academic ties with Israel over the war in Gaza continued to roil academia.
Tent encampments at the University of Pennsylvania, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Arizona, Tucson, were all dismantled in early morning raids that saw cordons of police sweep in and clear the makeshift protest settlements. In Tucson teargas was used, and demonstrators responded by throwing bottles at officers.
Continue reading...‘Trump’s never been good at hiding his fear’: Trump turns attacks to RFK Jr. – MSNBC
- 'Trump's never been good at hiding his fear': Trump turns attacks to RFK Jr. MSNBC
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. challenges Donald Trump to debate at Libertarian Convention The Associated Press
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Claims He Could “Eat 5 More Brain Worms” and “Still” Beat Biden and Trump in a Debate Vanity Fair
- RFK Jr. wants to debate Biden, Trump. But just how rare is a 3-way presidential debate? Miami Herald
- R.F.K. Jr., Invited to Libertarian Convention, Seeks Trump Debate The New York Times
Great goat giveaway: Italian island inundated with adoption offers
Mayor of Alicudi appealed for homes for 600 feral goats which will be removed from tiny volcanic island
When the mayor of a remote Italian island grappling with an overpopulation of feral goats offered to give the animals away, he anticipated a smattering of interest from farmers on neighbouring isles who were perhaps keen to boost their production of ricotta cheese.
But as news of his “adopt a goat” initiative spread beyond Alicudi, he received a flurry of offers from around the world – not just from Europe, but also the US, and even from an animal-lover in Nigeria.
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