Israel’s Gallant rejects French initiative to defuse Lebanon tensions
Defence minister says Israel will not participate in trilateral group with US and France due to Paris's 'hostile policies'.
Families receive bodies of Indian workers killed in Kuwait apartment fire
The Indian government repatriated the bodies of 45 migrant workers who were killed in a massive apartment building fire.
Darfur may be on the brink of another genocide. Will the world act this time? – CNN
- Darfur may be on the brink of another genocide. Will the world act this time? CNN
- Sudan conflict: Millions face starvation as war rages BBC.com
- Exclusive: Famine watchdog projects 756000 Sudanese face starvation in coming months Reuters
- Capturing a 'Mosaic of Shifting Battle Fronts' in Sudan The New York Times
- Sudan food emergency: local researcher unpacks scale of the disaster and what action is needed The Conversation
President toppled in Niger coup loses immunity
It clears the way for Mohamed Bazoum, 64, to be tried on treason charges by a military court.
Democrats seize on Trump’s ‘horrible city’ remark about Milwaukee for ads
Wisconsin city will host Republican national convention next month, a key swing state Biden won in 2020
US Democrats have seized on Donald Trump’s dismissal of Milwaukee as “a horrible city” by trumpeting the unflattering description on advertising hoardings – a month before the city in the swing state of Wisconsin hosts the Republican national convention, where the former president is set to be the party’s presidential nominee this November.
Trump reportedly made the comment in a meeting with congressional Republicans in Washington on Thursday, his first return to Capitol Hill since extremist supporters broke into Congress on 6 January 2021, to try to stop Joe Biden’s victory over him.
Continue reading...Heatwave expected to spread to 250m Americans in midwest and north-east
Scorching temperatures have already swept south-east where Florida is now grappling with severe flooding
The scorching heatwave that has swept the US south-east in recent weeks will soon spread to the country’s midwest and north-east regions, affecting nearly 250 million Americans.
Temperatures are stuck at 90F (32C) or above for at least the next week in much of the US, the National Weather Service (NWS) predicted. The NWS defines a heatwave as a period of temperatures exceeding 90F for two or more days, and this one could last until 26 June.
Continue reading...Palestinian children battle a deadly foe in Gaza — starvation – NBC News
- Palestinian children battle a deadly foe in Gaza — starvation NBC News
- Israel's war on Gaza updates: 25 killed in Gaza today, including infant Al Jazeera English
- The daily struggle for food in Gaza: Battling hunger in a war zone NBC News
- In northern Gaza, starved families survive on bread alone Reuters
- Headlines for June 14, 2024 Democracy Now!
Treasure trove recovered from ancient shipwrecks 5000 feet underwater in South China Sea – CBS News
- Treasure trove recovered from ancient shipwrecks 5000 feet underwater in South China Sea CBS News
- South China Sea: Ming dynasty shipwreck treasures offer new clues to ancient trade route South China Morning Post
- Over 900 pieces of relics retrieved from shipwrecks in South China Sea Xinhua
- Ancient Chinese Treasures Discovered in Shipwrecks by Divers Men's Journal
- Over 900 historical relics found in two ancient shipwrecks in South China Sea Global Times
Six swing states set to decide the US election
Experts say Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin could hold the key to the White House.
South Africa’s ANC and opposition announce a unity government, in a big power shift – NPR
- South Africa's ANC and opposition announce a unity government, in a big power shift NPR
- South Africa Re-elects Ramaphosa, but Coalition Is Fragile The New York Times
- South Africa's Ramaphosa re-elected as ANC strikes coalition deal Reuters
- South Africa Elections: Parties Reach Deal on Government of National Unity After Shock Vote Bloomberg
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is reelected for a second term after a late coalition deal The Associated Press
Aid convoy denied entry to northern Gaza, UN says
Unicef spokesman James Elder says severely malnourished children will not get the supplies they need.
Putin calls G7 deal on frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan ‘theft’ – Al Jazeera English
- Putin calls G7 deal on frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan ‘theft’ Al Jazeera English
- Meeting with Foreign Ministry senior officials • President of Russia President of Russia
- Putin denounced freezing of Russian assets as 'theft' which 'will not go unpunished' Yahoo! Voices
- Putin Warning: World 'Close to Point of No Return' Newsweek
- Putin Says Freezing of Russian Assets in West Is 'Theft' Kyiv Post
Vladimir Putin lays out terms for Ukraine ceasefire – BBC.com
- Vladimir Putin lays out terms for Ukraine ceasefire BBC.com
- Putin demands more land to end Ukraine war, terms Kyiv rejects as ‘complete sham’ CNN
- Putin's peace conditions are Hitler-like, Zelensky says FRANCE 24 English
- Vladimir Putin sets out Ukraine ceasefire conditions Financial Times
- Russia's Putin sets out conditions for peace talks with Ukraine CNBC
US ran secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China’s COVID efforts: Report – Al Jazeera English
- US ran secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China’s COVID efforts: Report Al Jazeera English
- Pentagon ran secret anti-vax campaign to incite fear of China vaccines Reuters
- Pentagon Stands by Secret Anti-Vaccination Disinformation Campaign in Philippines After Reuters Report Military.com
- Biggest Bombshells About Pentagon's Anti-Vax Campaign From New Report Newsweek
- "I don't think it's defensible": Under Trump, a Pentagon campaign spread anti-vaccine misinformation Salon
US ran secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China’s COVID efforts: Report
Reuters investigation reveals how US military launched a programme during pandemic to discredit China's medical efforts.
Hezbollah changes tactics and reveals new strengths to force Gaza ceasefire – Middle East Eye
- Hezbollah changes tactics and reveals new strengths to force Gaza ceasefire Middle East Eye
- Why Israel-Hezbollah tensions risk boiling over now CNN
- The Memo: Biden faces new Mideast crisis as tensions in Lebanon begin to boil The Hill
- 215 rockets fired at north after IDF killing of ‘most senior’ Hezbollah officer yet The Times of Israel
- Israel and Hezbollah Trade Strikes as Fighting Intensifies The New York Times
Full text of Hamas reply to Israel’s Gaza ceasefire proposal – Middle East Eye
- Full text of Hamas reply to Israel's Gaza ceasefire proposal Middle East Eye
- For Hamas, Everything Is Going According to Plan The Atlantic
- What are the main sticking points in the cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas? The Associated Press
- Senior Hamas leader says proposed amendments to Gaza ceasefire 'not significant' Yahoo! Voices
- "Time for the haggling to stop": Blinken says Hamas didn't accept ceasefire deal Axios
Pope calls for ban on ‘lethal autonomous weapons’ at G7
The pontiff spoke about the moral quandaries surrounding AI used in warfare at the G7 summit in Puglia, Italy.
Iran defies Biden, UN by enriching uranium for nuclear weapons program – Fox News
- Iran defies Biden, UN by enriching uranium for nuclear weapons program Fox News
- Iran installing and starting cascades of advanced centrifuges as tensions high over nuclear program ABC News
- G7 warns Iran over continuing nuclear programme escalation Reuters
- US Reacts as Iran Escalates Nuclear Program Newsweek
- US says it will raise pressure on Iran if it does not cooperate with UN watchdog The Jerusalem Post
Huang Xueqin: Chinese #MeToo journalist jailed for five years – BBC.com
- Huang Xueqin: Chinese #MeToo journalist jailed for five years BBC.com
- China #MeToo activist is sentenced to 5 years in prison NBC News
- Guilty Verdict for Chinese Activists Who Gave #MeToo Victims a Voice The New York Times
- Chinese Journalist Who Promoted #MeToo Sentenced to 5 Years TIME
- China #MeToo journalist sentenced to five years in prison, supporters say CNN