South Africa’s ANC will seek national unity government, Ramaphosa says
ANC, which lost its parliamentary majority for first time in decades, invites other parties to join a unity government.
Russia holds Frenchman accused of military spying
Moscow says the man was gathering military data about Russia and failed to register as a "foreign agent".
US urges Israel to be transparent over Gaza school strike
At least 35 people were reportedly killed in an Israeli strike on a UN school housing displaced people.
Hunter Biden’s ex-girlfriend ‘panicked’ after finding gun
In an emotional testimony, Hallie Biden recalled being introduced to crack cocaine by Hunter Biden.
Unnatural wonder: China’s most famous waterfall goes viral after video reveals embarrassing discovery – New York Post
- Unnatural wonder: China's most famous waterfall goes viral after video reveals embarrassing discovery New York Post
- Beloved waterfall in China fed by water pipes, officials admit Business Insider
- Hiker finds pipe feeding China's tallest waterfall Yahoo! Voices
- Is The World's Tallest Waterfall A Fraud? - Videos from The Weather Channel The Weather Channel
- Embarrassment as tourist spots secret behind China's 'highest waterfall' The Independent
Zelensky and D-Day veteran call each other ‘hero’
Ukraine’s president hugged the World War Two soldier at a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Rishi Sunak’s £2,000 Labour tax claim criticised by stats watchdog – BBC.com
- Rishi Sunak's £2,000 Labour tax claim criticised by stats watchdog BBC.com
- UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was just fact-checked by his own government CNN
- UK watchdog warns Tories over PM’s ‘£2,000 tax rise’ claim The Guardian
- UK election: Tory donor row rages — latest updates POLITICO Europe
- Why the £2,000 tax claim aimed at ensnaring Labour proves costlier for the Tories Financial Times
Ex-Trump strategist Bannon ordered to prison
A US court has ordered ex-Trump campaign strategist Steve Bannon to turn himself in by 1 July.
US sanctions Palestinian group under decree used to target Israeli settlers
Biden administration imposes penalties on West Bank-based Lions' Den, accusing it of threatening 'peace and stability'.
At least 150 villagers feared dead in Sudan massacre
Social media footage shows dozens of bodies wrapped in shrouds prepared for burial in Gezira state.
Biden administration pushing Middle East allies to make threats to Hamas in push for a Gaza ceasefire deal – CNN
- Biden administration pushing Middle East allies to make threats to Hamas in push for a Gaza ceasefire deal CNN
- Israel’s war on Gaza live: School strike contradicts ‘all moral values’ | Israel-Palestine conflict News Al Jazeera English
- US pushes ceasefire deal in expanded UN Security Council resolution The Jerusalem Post
- Opinion | Gaza peace is within reach — and up to Hamas The Washington Post
- June 5, 2024 Israel-Hamas war CNN
UC Berkeley gets go-ahead to build housing at People’s Park after years-long battle
California supreme court greenlights project that protesters say will add noise pollution to already dense historic park
A California supreme court ruling will allow student housing at University of California, Berkeley, to be built at the historic People’s Park.
The court on Thursday ruled that a new law enacted in 2023 invalidates the claims by two local organizations that sued the school, saying students living in downtown Berkeley would add noise pollution to an already dense area. The project set off years of protests over the park – a landmark that is a touchstone of counterculture.
Continue reading...Sudan massacre in Gezira state blamed on RSF – BBC.com
- Sudan massacre in Gezira state blamed on RSF BBC.com
- Villagers flee in terror as 150 reportedly killed in Sudan rebel attack CNN
- Scores feared dead after RSF militants attack village in Sudan’s Al Jazirah State ABC News
- Video prompts accusations of RSF massacre in Sudan Al Jazeera English
- Sudan’s RSF kills at least 100 in attack on village, activists say NBC News
California woman, 71, mauled to death in state’s first fatal black bear attack
Patrice Miller was found dead in her home in what authorities confirm is first known attack of its kind
A 71-year-old woman was mauled to death by a black bear in a Sierra Nevada community in 2023 in what is believed to be California’s first fatal black bear attack, the state department of fish and wildlife confirmed this week.
Patrice Miller was found dead in her Downieville home in November by a Sierra county sheriff’s deputy who was called to the residence to check on the senior after she had not been seen for several days, KCRA3 reported.
Continue reading...Trump ally Steve Bannon told to begin four-month contempt sentence by 1 July
Rightwing podcaster ordered by judge to surrender to authorities following conviction for contempt of Congress
Steve Bannon, the rightwing podcaster and vociferous Donald Trump cheerleader, has been ordered to surrender to authorities by 1 July to begin a four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress.
The order was issued by US district judge Carl Nichols – who was appointed to the bench by Trump – after he accepted prosecutors’ argument that Bannon should serve his sentence following the rejection of his appeal last month by a three-judge panel.
Continue reading...Washington Post C.E.O. Promised Interview for Ignoring Scandal, NPR Reporter Says – The New York Times
Zelensky’s Emotional Moment With American D-Day Vet – Newsweek
- Zelensky's Emotional Moment With American D-Day Vet Newsweek
- D-Day latest: Biden takes swipe at Putin in D-Day speech; read chilling 'in case of failure' letter Sky News
- Biden and Zelenskyy to meet amid tensions over pace of U.S. military aid NBC News
- American WW II Veteran praises Zelensky as 'savior of the people' The Hill
- 'You saved Europe': Zelenskiy shares emotional embrace with D-day veteran – video The Guardian
Prince Harry wins right to appeal against security ruling
Duke of Sussex allowed to challenge high court decision that upheld Ravec’s finding on protection
The Duke of Sussex has been granted permission to appeal against the dismissal of his high court challenge over a change to his level of personal security when he visits the UK.
Prince Harry took legal action against the Home Office over the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) that he should receive a different degree of taxpayer-funded protection when in the country.
Continue reading...UK watchdog warns Tories over PM’s ‘£2,000 tax rise’ claim
Rishi Sunak failed during TV debate to make clear how he had calculated Labour’s spending policies, says OSR
The UK’s statistics watchdog has warned the Conservatives over Rishi Sunak’s claim that Labour would raise taxes by £2,000, saying it failed to make clear how the figures were calculated.
In a rap over the knuckles for the prime minster, who made the claim during a leadership debate on ITV on Tuesday evening, the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) said the case demonstrated how all party campaigners needed to offer the public a transparent view of tax and spending policies.
Continue reading...Eleven tonnes of rubbish taken off Himalayan peaks
Four corpses and one skeleton were also removed from Everest and other peaks during an annual clean-up.