Junta chiefs ‘turn their backs’ on West Africa bloc
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso hope to form closer ties and move away from the wider regional group, Ecowas.
Fears of long war in Gaza as new chapter opens and ‘intense fighting’ eases off
Israel’s ground offensive is nearing its conclusion amid the threat of indefinite occupation and a continuing insurgency
Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the phase of “intense fighting” against Hamas in Gaza is coming to an end, but with no publicly unveiled plans for the next stage of Israel’s campaign, Palestinians and Israelis alike fear that the unfolding chapter in the conflict could amount to a long period of insurgency-style warfare and indefinite occupation.
Israel’s generals are expected to announce soon that the last main ground offensive in the Gaza Strip, in the southernmost city of Rafah, is over, although the prime minister has made clear that the war will not end until Israel achieves “total victory”, which he defines as the complete eradication of Hamas as a civilian and military entity.
Continue reading...Latest Russian strikes on northern Ukraine leave more than 100K without power – The Hill
Hopes of Gaza ceasefire rise further as Hamas reportedly backs new proposal
Militant group gives initial backing to plan for phased deal after ‘verbal commitments’ from mediators
Hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza have risen further after reports that Hamas has given its initial approval of a new US-backed proposal for a phased deal.
Egyptian officials and representatives of the militant Islamist organisation confirmed Hamas had dropped a key demand that Israel commits to a definitive end to the war before any pause in hostilities, Reuters and the Associated Press reported.
Continue reading...Top Democrats plan crisis meeting despite Biden’s vow to fight on
House Democratic leader schedules virtual conference for Sunday as several members call for president’s withdrawal
Congressional Democrats are to hold an emergency weekend meeting to discuss Joe Biden’s tottering presidential candidacy, after a primetime television interview failed to dispel doubts triggered by last week’s debate fiasco.
Hakeem Jeffries, the Democrats’ leader in the House of Representatives, scheduled the virtual meeting for Sunday with ranking committee members, according to multiple reports, even as Biden struck a defiant posture in Friday’s interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos.
Continue reading...France’s Jordan Bardella, the immigrant’s son who would target migrants – The Washington Post
- France's Jordan Bardella, the immigrant's son who would target migrants The Washington Post
- Marine Le Pen promises French far right will rein in aid to Ukraine, slams soccer star Mbappé CNN
- France: Why a former left-wing district now votes far right DW (English)
- In the French Countryside, a Deep Discontent Takes Root The New York Times
- Voters in France's overseas territories kick off a pivotal parliamentary election The Associated Press
Beryl to intensify as deadly storm barrels towards Texas coast
Storm is expected to again reach hurricane strength over Gulf of Mexico after killing at least 11 across the Caribbean.
What to know about Keir Starmer, UK’s new prime minister – The Hill
- What to know about Keir Starmer, UK’s new prime minister The Hill
- Opinion | In the U.K. Election, Keir Starmer — the Boring Choice — Wins The New York Times
- Chris Mason: What can we learn from Starmer's first day as PM? BBC.com
- Why a disillusioned, angry Britain voted for change POLITICO Europe
- How Labour Defeated Populism The Atlantic
Cyclist fined for kissing wife during Tour de France
Cycling's governing body says the fine is for "unseemly or inappropriate behaviour".
Air strike leaves 100,000 without power in Ukraine
Russia continues to pummel energy sites across Ukraine, plunging the country into extended blackouts.
The EU’s support for Israel makes it complicit in genocide
The EU continues to export weapons to Israel and provide funding to various Israeli entities.
Mounts Etna, Stromboli Are Acting More Ornery Than Usual – Newser
- Mounts Etna, Stromboli Are Acting More Ornery Than Usual Newser
- Watch Dramatic Eruption Of Mount Etna - Videos from The Weather Channel The Weather Channel
- Is it safe to travel to Italy? Sicily's volcanoes erupt, flight delays USA TODAY
- Mount Etna: Drone video shows Europe’s most active volcano roaring with lava CNN
- Flights resumed at Catania Airport after closure due to ashfall Euronews
Kimchi blamed for mass sickness in South Korea
Around 1,000 people are suffering diarrhoea and vomiting linked to one city's school meals.
World leaders congratulate Iran’s Pezeshkian on presidential election win – Al Jazeera English
- World leaders congratulate Iran’s Pezeshkian on presidential election win Al Jazeera English
- Reformist lawmaker Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential vote CNN
- Iran vote winner could ease, but won't end, nuclear tensions: analysts FRANCE 24 English
- Iran's Voters Elect Their First Reformist President in Two Decades The Wall Street Journal
- Masoud Pezeshkian Wins Iran Election The New York Times
Watch: Thousands celebrate start of San Fermin festival, Pamplona
The 'chupinazo' firecracker has kicked off a week of celebrations in Spain.
French Jewish people conflicted over voting choices amid antisemitism fears
Many say they feel stuck in middle between far-right National Rally and hard-left France Unbowed
As France faces a high-stakes second round of elections on Sunday, French Jewish people say they are grappling with tough choices and feel caught between extremes amid concerns about rising antisemitism.
As part of her longstanding efforts to detoxify the image of the far-right National Rally (RN) – currently leading in opinion polls – Marine Le Pen, to the incredulity of many, has sought to present herself as a friend of Jewish people and Israel.
Continue reading...New UK Prime Minister Starmer says controversial Rwanda deportation plan is ‘dead and buried’ – The Associated Press
- New UK Prime Minister Starmer says controversial Rwanda deportation plan is 'dead and buried' The Associated Press
- Who is Keir Starmer, UK's new prime minister? The Hill
- New UK PM Starmer confirms end of Rwanda asylum deportation scheme Reuters UK
- Keir Starmer says scrapping UK's Rwanda migrant deportation plan Al Jazeera English
- Sir Keir Starmer confirms Rwanda plan 'dead' on day one as PM BBC.com
Bangladesh floods leave at least eight dead amid fears situation could worsen
Government opens hundreds of shelters for displaced people as heavy rains cause rivers to burst their banks
The death toll from floods in Bangladesh this week has risen to eight, leaving more than two million affected after heavy rains caused major rivers to burst their banks, officials have confirmed.
The south Asian country of 170 million people, crisscrossed by hundreds of rivers, has experienced more frequent floods in recent decades.
Continue reading...New Cabinet meets as Starmer government gets to work – BBC.com
- New Cabinet meets as Starmer government gets to work BBC.com
- Rachel Reeves, U.K.’s First Female Chancellor, Turns to Yellen for Inspiration The New York Times
- Starmer tells his cabinet: now it’s time to deliver on our promises The Guardian
- The challenges Keir Starmer faces as the new U.K. prime minister PBS NewsHour
- 'Restless' Starmer Says New Cabinet Must Get On With Change Bloomberg
Keir Starmer says scrapping UK’s Rwanda migrant deportation plan
Previous Conservative government's policy was 'never a deterrent', new PM says, calling it 'dead and buried'.