- FM: Iran election results a ‘clear message’ to ayatollahs, world must blacklist IRGC The Times of Israel
- Reformist lawmaker Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential vote CNN
- Hopes for a Diplomatic Opening Rise Under Iran's New President The New York Times
- Reform candidate Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iranian presidential election, opening the door for US diplomacy POLITICO
- Iran elects reformist Masoud Pezeshkian in presidential runoff vote CNBC
Fake police scammers convinced me I was on China’s ‘most wanted’ list
Con men threaten to extradite their victims to China if they don’t pay “bail”.
Hamas appears to clear way for possible cease-fire deal with Israel after reportedly dropping key demand – CBS News
- Hamas appears to clear way for possible cease-fire deal with Israel after reportedly dropping key demand CBS News
- Hamas's Cease-Fire Proposal Includes a Familiar Sticking Point The New York Times
- Israel's New Demands Are Expected to Delay Completion of Hostage Deal, Sources Say - Israel News Haaretz
- Hamas agrees to US-backed ceasefire, hostage release plan New York Post
- Israel-Hamas War: What happened in Gaza, Lebanon, on day 274? The Jerusalem Post
Tokyo Governors Race Has 56 Candidates – The New York Times
- Tokyo Governors Race Has 56 Candidates The New York Times
- 'Wacky' election campaigning is testing Tokyo's patience NPR
- Voters in Tokyo cast ballots to decide whether to re-elect incumbent conservative as city's governor ABC News
- Tokyo Governor Election: Some Candidates Use Race to Go Viral, Seek Fame Bloomberg
- Women fight Tokyo election in male-dominated Japan Northwest Georgia News
Forget Ethiopia’s Spice Girls – this singer salutes the true queens
Singer Gabriella Ghermandi dismisses suggestions that Ethiopians need to be taught about empowering women.
The far right is close to power in France. Will the rest of Europe follow?
Whatever the result of France's election, its impact will be seismic, says Europe editor Katya Adler.
Israeli air strike on Gaza school kills at least 16
The school, located in the Nuseirat refugee camp, was sheltering displaced people, Palestinian officials say.
She accused Assange of sexual assault, but is glad he’s now free
Anna Ardin accused Julian Assange of sexual assault - but is pleased he has been freed from jail.
Female nurses vow to keep fighting over hospital trans policy: Won’t be ‘ignored’ or ‘threatened’ – Fox News
- Female nurses vow to keep fighting over hospital trans policy: Won't be 'ignored' or 'threatened' Fox News
- NHS nurses in trans changing room row 'made to feel like bigots' PinkNews
- Female workers suspended by NHS chiefs after complaining about sharing changing room with trans woman GB News
- Female NHS worker takes legal action over sharing changing room with trans woman The Times
- NHS chiefs suspended female worker after she complained about sharing changing room with trans woman in row wh Daily Mail
‘Freedom!’ chants at Venezuelan opposition rallies ahead of election show depth of needs and fear – The Associated Press
- 'Freedom!' chants at Venezuelan opposition rallies ahead of election show depth of needs and fear The Associated Press
- Winds of Change in Venezuela? Chavismo Faces Its Greatest Electoral Test Crisis Group
- Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro steals elections before the vote Miami Herald
- To migrate or not? Some Venezuelans are pinning that decision on July's election Reuters Canada
- Could Venezuela’s softly-spoken opposition newcomer end 25 years of Chavismo? The Guardian
Ukraine lorry collides with minibus killing 14
Twelve passengers and two drivers die in a horrific accident in Rivne region.
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Mehreen Faruqi to appear on Insiders
Deputy Greens leader Mehreen Faruqi will be speaking to ABC Insiders host David Speers this morning.
Continue reading...Shock and horror at scene of Gaza blast
At least 16 people died and dozens were injured in the strike, according to early reports.
Independent Muslim who beat Labour in Leicester says victory was not ‘sectarian’
Shockat Adam says he is not a single-issue MP, but will fight on NHS and housing as well as Gaza
The man who pulled off a shock victory at the general election by ousting shadow cabinet member Jonathan Ashworth has criticised claims that the wave of strong showings by independent Muslim candidates represents the rise of “sectarian” voting.
Shockat Adam, an optometrist, caused a huge upset by beating Ashworth, the shadow paymaster general and a familiar face in Labour’s election campaign, to become the new MP for Leicester South.
Continue reading...Mount Everest’s highest camp is littered with tons of garbage. Cleanup will likely take years – PBS NewsHour
Jon Landau, Oscar-winning Titanic and Avatar producer, dies aged 63
Titanic became first film to gross $1bn globally, and Landau topped that with Avatar, and Avatar: The Way of Water
Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning Titanic and Avatar producer who helped bring director James Cameron’s visions to life, has died at 63.
Alan Bergman, co-chair of Disney Entertainment, announced Landau’s death in a statement on Saturday. No cause of death was given.
Continue reading...Heavy rain could disrupt Sunday’s Wimbledon and British Grand Prix
Met Office warns showers and temperatures below average set to continue all weekend in UK
Britain’s wet summer refuses to abate, with the Met Office predicting heavy rain on Sunday afternoon – potentially jeopardising play at Wimbledon and disrupting the British Grand Prix.
Rain isn’t the only form of weather making the public pine for a more orthodox summer. Temperatures on Saturday were below average by 2-3C, with a high of 21C being reached in Northern Ireland, the forecaster said.
Continue reading...Biden defends his campaign as swing-state Democrat calls for him to exit race – as it happened
Angie Craig of Minnesota asks Biden to ‘step aside’, as California governor stumps for president in Pennsylvania. This blog is now closed
Biden’s career worst debate performance against Trump last month has triggered acrimony, angst and panic among Democrats just four months from election day.
There are growing calls for oldest president in US history to step aside in favour of Vice-President Kamala Harris or another candidate. But Biden has so far dug in and vowed to fight on.
Continue reading...Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso military leaders sign new pact, rebuff ECOWAS – Al Jazeera English
- Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso military leaders sign new pact, rebuff ECOWAS Al Jazeera English
- Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso junta chiefs 'turn their backs' on West Africa bloc Ecowas BBC.com
- West African Juntas Form Confederation in Break With Regional Bloc Bloomberg
- West African junta leaders rule out rejoining ECOWAS DW (English)
- Military leaders of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso rule out returning to the ECOWAS regional bloc The Associated Press
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso military leaders sign new pact, rebuff ECOWAS
Move is latest sign the countries are moving away from traditional regional and Western allies following spate of coups.