- Israel confirms its forces are in central Rafah, defying international condemnation of operation in southern Gazan city CNN
- Israel could have used smaller weapons against Hamas to avoid deaths in Gaza tent fire, experts say The Associated Press
- Politics | Jun 1st 2024 Edition The Economist
- U.S. Officials Say Deadly Rafah Airstrike Did Not Cross Biden's Red Line The New York Times
- Why is Israel attacking Gaza? Israel's deadly strikes, explained. MSNBC
October 7 survivors are suing pro-Palestinian groups. But what is the aim?
Experts fear lawsuits against pro-Palestine student groups could stifle free speech and deplete resources for activism.
Pope Francis allegedly tells group of priests ‘gossip is a women’s thing’ – The Guardian
- Pope Francis allegedly tells group of priests ‘gossip is a women’s thing’ The Guardian
- Pope Apologizes After Reports That He Used an Anti-Gay Slur The New York Times
- Vatican issues apology after Pope Francis’s ‘homophobic’ slur Al Jazeera English
- Pope Francis allegedly used offensive slur during discussion about gay men The Guardian
- Pope Francis apologizes for using slur referring to gay men NPR
Biden urges Israeli leaders to ‘stand behind’ Gaza ceasefire proposal
US President Joe Biden is urging Israel and Hamas to agree to a ceasefire proposal.
Father and son in Scottish Highlands probably died from fall, police say
Bodies of Tom and Richie Parry identified as Gemma Parry pays tribute to ‘caring and loving father’ and ‘energetic, loving boy’
A father and his 12-year-old son who were found dead after going missing in the Scottish Highlands probably died as the result of a fall, police have said. Tributes have been paid to Tom Parry, 49, and his son Richie, from Cheshire, who did not return home on Wednesday after visiting Glen Nevis and Glen Coe to go hillwalking.
Their car was found in the Three Sisters car park in the area on Tuesday, and at about 7.25pm on Wednesday rescuers recovered two bodies from Stob Coire nan Lochan, Glen Coe.
Continue reading...The fall of Mexico’s PRI party, a once-dominant political force
As the June 2 election nears, experts say the PRI remains weak, limping to a lacklustre result in the presidential race.
French police arrest man over plot to attack Olympics
The 18-year-old Chechen wanted to attack a football stadium in Saint-Étienne, officials say.
Israel confirms its forces are in central Rafah in expanding offensive in the southern Gaza city – The Associated Press
Lebanon front is ‘pressuring Israel’, Hezbollah chief Nasrallah says
Hassan Nasrallah says the battle between Hezbollah and Israel will help determine the fate of Lebanon and the region.
British ambassador to Mexico sacked after pointing gun at embassy employee
Clip on social media showed Jon Benjamin aiming assault rifle at colleague in region rife with drug gangs
The British ambassador to Mexico was quietly removed from his post earlier this year after he pointed an assault rifle at a local embassy employee, it emerged when footage of the incident was posted on social media.
The Financial Times reported that Jon Benjamin was on an official trip to Durango and Sinaloa, two states with strong organised crime groups, when he looked down the gun’s sights at a colleague, who gestures uncomfortably in the five-second clip.
Continue reading...U.S. planning to refer some migrants for resettlement in Greece and Italy under Biden initiative – CBS News
- U.S. planning to refer some migrants for resettlement in Greece and Italy under Biden initiative CBS News
- Greece denies report on migrant resettlement deal with the US POLITICO Europe
- CBS: Biden Admin Planning to Send Some Migrants to Greece and Italy for Resettlement Democracy Now!
- Biden plans 'Rwanda-style' scheme to deport migrants to Greece and Italy The Telegraph
- US ambassador refutes claims of migrant resettlement plan in Greece Kathimerini English Edition
New review by UK ministers again finds no reason to stop arms exports to Israel
Latest three-month period to 24 April includes Israeli strike that killed three workers for British World Central Kitchen
UK government ministers have reviewed a further three months of the IDF’s presence in Gaza and found no reason to suspend arms exports to Israel.
The latest review of evidence examined Israel Defense Forces’ behaviour until 24 April, the Foreign Office said in a statement late on Friday.
Continue reading...Biden says Israel has agreed to ‘enduring’ Gaza ceasefire proposal
US president's announcement comes as he faces widespread criticism over his Gaza policy in lead-up to November election.
What Trump’s most devoted supporters make of verdict
For some of his voters, the guilty conviction in New York has hardened their support for him.
South Africa election result: ANC looks set share power after historic loss – BBC.com
- South Africa election result: ANC looks set share power after historic loss BBC.com
- Nelson Mandela’s party has been dealt a seismic election blow. Where does it leave South Africa? CNN
- South Africa results and reaction as they happened BBC.com
- South Africa elections live results 2024: By the numbers on day 2 Al Jazeera English
- South Africa heads for coalition as ANC support plunges Reuters
NATO chief says Russia can’t ‘wait out’ alliance in Ukraine – DW (English)
- NATO chief says Russia can't 'wait out' alliance in Ukraine DW (English)
- U.S., Germany Allow Ukraine to Target Russian Territory With NATO-Made Weapons Foreign Policy
- NATO ministers meet as members slowly relax restrictions on Ukraine's use of their weapons Fox News
- NATO ministers meet in Prague as allies ease restrictions on Ukraine's use of their weapons The Associated Press
- NATO’s top diplomats meet as Ukraine seeks easing of weapons restrictions Al Jazeera English
Girl shot in Hackney was on school holiday visit from Birmingham
Girl remains in critical condition after being hit by bullet in suspected drive-by attack
The young girl left in a critical condition after being mistakenly shot by a suspected gangland hitman was visiting relatives in London on her half-term holiday.
The girl, from Birmingham, was still in hospital on Friday after a bullet struck her as she ate at Evin restaurant, in Hackney, north-east London, on Wednesday evening.
Continue reading...Watch: Biden touts Israel’s hostage deal proposal, urges Hamas to accept it – The Hill
- Watch: Biden touts Israel’s hostage deal proposal, urges Hamas to accept it The Hill
- WATCH: Biden to give White House speech on Israel-Hamas war The Times of Israel
- President Biden Delivers Remarks on the War in Gaza C-SPAN
- President Biden Makes Remarks On Israel-Hamas War, Trump Verdict News On 6
- Biden to deliver remarks on Middle East later on in the day The Jerusalem Post
Which parties could South Africa’s ANC go into coalition with?
Collapse in support means ANC may not reach 50% vote share needed to rule alone. Which parties are contenders for coalition?
South Africa is facing the uncertain possibility of a coalition government after a collapse in support for the ruling African National Congress party in Wednesday’s election meant it probably will not reach the 50% vote share needed for it to rule on its own. Here is a guide to the three main contenders for coalition partners:
Continue reading...Thank you for the music: Abba members get Swedish knighthoods
Agnetha, Benny, Björn and Anni-Frid become first Swedes to be knighted by their monarch for almost 50 years
Abba have received one of the most prestigious Swedish knighthoods after being awarded an order of chivalry last handed out almost 50 years ago.
The pop legends were recognised by King Carl XVI Gustaf on Friday for their cultural impact, which has taken Swedish pop music to a huge global audience.
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