- Russia will hold Evan Gershkovich’s espionage trial behind closed doors, state media reports CNN
- Russia Sets Hearing as It Moves Toward Secret Trial of Falsely Accused WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich The Wall Street Journal
- Russia Sets Date for Start of Evan Gershkovich's Trial The New York Times
- Russia sets date for closed-door trial of US journalist Evan Gershkovich Al Jazeera English
- Russia in contact with US over possible Gershkovich swap, Kremlin says Reuters
From LED bulbs to living plants: German theatre tackles climate crisis on and off stage
With tickets doubling as public transport passes and recycled props, Hans Otto Theater is embracing a €3m federal project to make culture climate neutral
A handful of Spanish conquistadors fight through thick undergrowth to emerge in the ivy-clad ruins of a fallen civilisation during a rehearsal of Austrian playwright Thomas Köck’s Your Palaces Are Empty.
Premiered last month at the Hans Otto Theater in Potsdam, south-west of Berlin, the bleak and unforgiving drama probes the wounds of a shattered capitalist world that has exploited its people and the planet’s resources.
Continue reading...Chinese premier Li Qiang’s Australia visit overshadowed by officials’ apparent attempt to block Cheng Lei’s view at event
The first visit to Australia by a Chinese premier in seven years was marked by anti-China groups protesting China’s disregard for human rights
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The Australian government has rolled out the welcome mat as China’s premier, Li Qiang, visited Canberra, but his trip may have been overshadowed by an apparent attempt by Chinese officials to block the view of the formerly detained Australian journalist Cheng Lei during a signing ceremony.
The first trip to Australia by a Chinese premier in seven years is the most striking symbol yet of the easing of tensions in a previously turbulent relationship.
Continue reading...Consensus or division? How Modi will manage Indian coalition government
Being beholden to partners could be a necessary restraint on Indian PM – or he could double down on oppressive policies
As Narendra Modi traversed the country during recent months, campaigning for a third term in power, he repeated the same refrain. The past decade “was just a trailer”, the prime minister told crowds, adding: “There is plenty more to come.”
The expectation, among his Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) and most analysts and pollsters, was that India’s election would easily return him to power with the same – if not stronger – supermajority that he has enjoyed over the past decade.
Continue reading...Coalition to impose ‘cap’ on renewable energy investment, Nationals leader says
David Littleproud claims Australia doesn’t need ‘large-scale industrial windfarms’ like the planned offshore zone south of Sydney
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David Littleproud has claimed Australia doesn’t need “large-scale industrial windfarms” like the planned offshore zone south of Sydney, adding the Coalition will “cap” federal government investment into renewable energy if elected.
The Nationals leader visited Wollongong on Monday, where he promised the opposition would instead offer a “calm” and “methodical” energy pathway to net zero by 2050.
Continue reading...Labour would try to improve UK’s post-Brexit trade deal with EU, says Reeves
Shadow chancellor’s remarks mark shift in tone for party, which has preferred to not talk about Brexit so far
Labour would try to improve elements of the UK’s trade deal with the EU, Rachel Reeves has indicated, saying also that most financial services companies have “not regarded Brexit as being a great opportunity for their businesses”.
While Labour remains committed to not making any major changes to Brexit, the shadow chancellor’s comments show that the party could nonetheless make more policy moves on EU trade links than previously believed.
Continue reading...14 pilgrims die from sunstroke as Eid al-Adha celebrations begin for Muslims – NPR
- 14 pilgrims die from sunstroke as Eid al-Adha celebrations begin for Muslims NPR
- Muslim pilgrims converge at Mount Arafat for daylong worship Voice of America - VOA News
- Pilgrims begin hajj in Mecca, with 1,000 Gazans joining at invitation of Saudi king The Times of Israel
- Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat for holiest day of Hajj Al Jazeera English
- Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat in hajj climax Yahoo! Voices
Armie Hammer says he’s ‘grateful’ after sexual assault allegations and ‘hilarious’ cannibal rumour
The 37-year-old actor says he felt suicidal after previous partners accused him of sexual and emotional abuse in 2021, allegations he denies
Armie Hammer has given a candid interview since multiple sexual misconduct and abuse allegations were made against him three years ago, saying he is now “grateful” it all happened – including the “bizarre” cannibalism rumours.
“Whatever it was that people said, whatever it was that happened, I’m now at a place in my life where I’m grateful for every single bit of it,” Hammer said on the Painful Lessons podcast.
Continue reading...Putin to visit Vietnam, sparking US rebuke of Hanoi – EURACTIV
- Putin to visit Vietnam, sparking US rebuke of Hanoi EURACTIV
- Old Hanoians hail 'world leader' Putin ahead of expected visit Yahoo! Voices
- Russian President Putin to visit Vietnam this week TUOI TRE NEWS
- Việt Nam considers Russia one of top priority partners: President Viet Nam News
- 'No one should give him platform': US lambasts Vietnam for inviting Putin Firstpost
Takeaways from the AP investigation into the Palestinian families being decimated in Gaza – The Associated Press
- Takeaways from the AP investigation into the Palestinian families being decimated in Gaza The Associated Press
- The war in Gaza has wiped out entire Palestinian families. AP documents 60 who lost dozens or more The Associated Press
- The night Israel killed my family – Mondoweiss Mondoweiss
- CAIR Says AP Probe of Israeli Wiping Out Entire Palestinian Families 'to a Degree Never Seen Before' Again Proves Genocidal Intent - Council on American-Islamic Relations
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The Hostages Next Door: Inside a Notable Gaza Family’s Dark Secret – The Wall Street Journal
- The Hostages Next Door: Inside a Notable Gaza Family's Dark Secret The Wall Street Journal
- Rescued hostages were held by families with known ties to Hamas, says report The Times of Israel
- How three Israeli hostages were held secretly in Aljamal family home The Jerusalem Post
- WSJ reveals details of prominent Gaza family who held hostages captive in their home Israel Hayom
- Unmasking the captors: who held the rescued hostages in Gaza? Ynetnews
Greek coastguard threw migrants overboard to their deaths, witnesses say
More than 40 people are alleged to have died as a result of Greek coastguard actions, BBC analysis reveals.
Conscription squads send Ukrainian men into hiding
Public transport, cafes and supermarkets are now off limits to men trying to avoid being enlisted.
Singapore struggling to clean up oil spill coating beaches – BBC.com
- Singapore struggling to clean up oil spill coating beaches BBC.com
- Oil spill blackens waters in Singapore, Sentosa island beaches - The Washington Post The Washington Post
- Singapore races to clean oil spill as luxury beach resort coated in slick CNN
- Singapore authorities say ship that hit tanker, causing oil spill, reported sudden loss of control Fox News
- Singapore oil slick closes beaches on resort island Reuters
Will Ukraine summit be a path to peace?
Ukraine aimed to seize the initiative through diplomacy - with some success, says the BBC's Sarah Rainsford.
Singapore races to clean up beaches after oil spill
About 400 tonnes of oil has washed onto the city-state's southern shores after a shipping crash.
The high cost of living is still biting the UK. Many don’t think the election will change anything – The Associated Press
Why four court cases could unleash a new crisis in Thai politics
Cases involving the prime minister as well as the leading opposition party are due to be heard on Tuesday.
‘They’re treating us like we’re spies’: Florida property ban has Chinese citizens fuming – CNN
- ‘They’re treating us like we’re spies’: Florida property ban has Chinese citizens fuming CNN
- Chinese H1-B Visa Holder Told He Might Be Jailed If He Buys Property In Florida. Here’s Why News18
- Real estate agents struggle amid Senate Bill 264 confusion News 13 Orlando
- Florida Law Bans Chinese Nationals From Buying Property Inkl
Ursula von der Leyen on track to keep job after EU elections boost
Macron’s move to call snap elections also seen as helping commission president’s bid for second term
Ursula von der Leyen is on track to remain for a second term as president of the European Commission, as EU leaders meet on Monday for a first discussion on divvying up the bloc’s top jobs.
The EU’s 27 heads of state and government will gather for dinner in Brussels in their first group meeting since European elections last week boosted nationalist and far-right parties and triggered Emmanuel Macron to call snap elections in France.
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