US says helped Israel thwart Iranian attack, reasserts ‘ironclad’ support
Biden administration's failure to pressure Israel to end Gaza war pushed Middle East to regional war, analysts say.
Six killed and 10 wounded in shooting and knife attack in Israeli city of Jaffa
Two men reportedly opened fire and stabbed people on train and in nearby street before being shot dead
Six people were killed and 10 wounded in a shooting and knife attack on the Israeli seaside city of Jaffa that occurred minutes before Iran launched a huge missile attack on Israel. Five of the wounded were described as being in a serious condition.
CCTV footage showed two men, reportedly armed with an assault rifle and a knife, dressed in black emerging from a train near the light-rail stop along Jerusalem Boulevard where they opened fire on passersby as well as on a second nearby street.
Continue reading...Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico’s first female president
Sheinbaum begins six year term, taking over from Morena party ally Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
Jimmy Carter, former US president, turns 100
There was a flyover of jets in his hometown, and 100 people became US citizens at a naturalisation ceremony in his honour.
Iran fires close to 200 missiles at Israel
Videos show dozens of missiles flying over Israel, some of them avoiding interception and hitting Tel Aviv.
Financial markets could still avoid panic amid oil price risk in Middle East crisis
Oil prices rose by more than 4% as Israeli troops moved into Lebanon and Iran launched missiles on Israel
As Israeli troops moved into Lebanon and Iran launched a missile attack on Israel, the risk of a jump in oil prices that could trigger another global inflation shock appeared to be materialising.
Oil prices rose by more than 4% to about $75 a barrel on Tuesday.
Continue reading...Wim Hof biopic on hold after claims of domestic abuse against cold water guru
‘Iceman’ files for defamation after allegations he subjected former partner and children to physical and verbal abuse
A biopic of the Dutch extreme athlete and wellness guru Wim Hof has been put on hold after allegations of domestic violence against the man who calls himself “the Iceman” emerged in the Dutch media over the weekend.
A report published in de Volkskrant newspaper on Saturday claimed the 65-year-old had subjected his former partner, their son and her two children from a previous marriage to physical and verbal abuse over a period of 13 years.
Continue reading...Israel’s war on Lebanon triggers unprecedented displacement crisis
Civilians have fled Israel's relentless bombing and looming invasion, triggering a humanitarian catastrophe.
Iran launches missiles at Israel
Live video from Tel Aviv showed a barrage of projectiles that the Israeli military says were Iranian missiles.
Video shows missiles fired towards Tel Aviv
A statement on Iranian state TV confirmed "dozens" of missiles have been launched towards Israel.
Iran says missiles fired at Israel in response to assassinations
Iran’s IRGC says tens of missiles fired in retaliaition for the killing of Hezbollah, Hamas and IRGC officials.
Israel’s ‘ground offensive’ in Lebanon explained
Israel says it’s conducting “limited incursions” into southern Lebanon.
Irish finance minister calls €14bn tax windfall from Apple ‘transformational’
Jack Chambers says money will be used on infrastructure, not giveaways, as he reveals government budget
The Irish finance minister has hailed the €14bn tax windfall from Apple as “transformational” just weeks after the government lost a case in the European court of justice arguing the tech company should keep its money.
Unveiling the country’s budget on Tuesday, Jack Chambers said the money would be used on infrastructure and not splurged on giveaways before the general election, which is expected in November.
Continue reading...How does Hezbollah function – and what arsenal does it have?
A simple guide to the Lebanese armed group which also enjoys significant political power.
Who are US vice presidential candidates Tim Walz and JD Vance?
The two candidates offer insights into the trends and forces on the rise in the Democratic and Republican parties.
Thousands of dockworkers shut down US east coast ports in major strike
Dockworkers shut down traffic at 36 ports on the US's eastern seaboard, demanding better wages and job protections.
WikiLeaks founder Assange says ‘pleaded guilty to journalism’ to be freed
The WikiLeaks founder warns freedom of expression is at a 'dark crossroads' in address to the Council of Europe.
Twenty children dead after Thailand school bus fire
The bus was returning from a field trip when it crashed and caught fire just outside Bangkok.
Six dead in market attack as Ukraine remembers war dead
The Russian attack on the southern city of Kherson took place during a 10-minute silence for Defenders Day.
Spending cuts needed to tackle France’s colossal debt, Michel Barnier tells MPs
New prime minister receives applause and boos in national assembly as he urges political forces to work together
In his first address to the French parliament, the new prime minister, Michel Barnier, has said “colossal” debt is a financial “sword of Damocles” hanging over the country, requiring cuts in public spending and tax increases.
In an hour-long inaugural address, Barnier was alternately heckled and applauded as he outlined his minority government’s political programme in the national assembly, which remains deeply divided. The lower house is split between three political blocs, none of which emerged with a majority after June’s snap general election.
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