- Nato chief riles Europe by backing Trump’s war in Iran Financial Times
- 22 Countries Signal Readiness to Help Secure Strait of Hormuz WSJ
- UK offers to host international summit on reopening strait of Hormuz The Guardian
- Bahrain pushes UN-backed action for Hormuz shipping; France tables rival text Reuters
- Allies are lining up behind Trump to open the Strait of Hormuz — cue the media fury New York Post
No Israel prosecutions for killing Palestinian civilians in occupied West Bank since start of decade
Dozens of former Israeli military, police and spy chiefs describe situation as ‘organised Jewish terrorism’
Israel has not prosecuted its citizens for killing Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank since the start of this decade, , a Guardian analysis of legal data and public records show, creating impunity for a campaign of violence.
Attacks have spurred former prime minister Ehud Olmert to call for an intervention by the international criminal court (ICC), to “save the Palestinians and us [Israelis]” from state-backed settler violence, carried out with the complicity and sometimes participation of the police and military.
Continue reading...No Israel prosecutions for killing Palestinian civilians in occupied West Bank since start of decade
Dozens of former Israeli military, police and spy chiefs describe situation as ‘organised Jewish terrorism’
Israel has not prosecuted its citizens for killing Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank since the start of this decade, , a Guardian analysis of legal data and public records show, creating impunity for a campaign of violence.
Attacks have spurred former prime minister Ehud Olmert to call for an intervention by the international criminal court (ICC), to “save the Palestinians and us [Israelis]” from state-backed settler violence, carried out with the complicity and sometimes participation of the police and military.
Continue reading...OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels $1bn Disney deal
The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.
After 1,400 Years, the First Female Archbishop of Canterbury Is About to Be Enthroned – The New York Times
- After 1,400 Years, the First Female Archbishop of Canterbury Is About to Be Enthroned The New York Times
- Kate Middleton and Prince William Step Out for Historic Ceremony Installing First Female Archbishop of Canterbury Yahoo
- Watch the Installation of the Archbishop Canterbury live ArchbishopofCanterbury.org
- Why Kate Middleton Received a Curtsy Before Prince William at Historic Church Service People.com
- First female Archbishop of Canterbury, Schiaparelli exhibition, Swiftynomics BBC
As China Encroaches, Even New Zealand Is Getting Serious About Its Military – WSJ
Sara Duterte impeachment hearings start as political death match heats up
The Philippines' VP faces another impeachment round with her 2028 presidential run on the line.
Another Baltic Sea port in flames as Ukrainian drones strike major natural gas port in Ust-Luga – The Kyiv Independent
- Another Baltic Sea port in flames as Ukrainian drones strike major natural gas port in Ust-Luga The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine hits major Russian oil port near Finland France 24
- Fire at Russia’s Ust-Luga Oil Port on Baltic After Drone Attack Bloomberg.com
- Ukraine Hits Ust-Luga Oil Terminal in Largest Overnight Drone Attack of the Year The Moscow Times
- Ukraine strikes facilities operated by Russian gas giant near St Petersburg Українська правда
Lebo M sues comedian Learnmore Jonasi claiming Circle of Life misrepresentation
Grammy winner seeks more than $20m in damages over mistranslation of The Lion King chant
A Grammy-winning South African composer who wrote and performed the opening chant in Circle of Life for Disney’s The Lion King is suing a comedian for allegedly damaging his reputation by intentionally misrepresenting the song’s meaning on a podcast and in his standup routine.
Lebohang Morake’s lawsuit accuses the Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Mwanyenyeka, known as Learnmore Jonasi, of intentionally mistranslating the chant, which launches the 1994 movie and is central to staged versions as well as Disney’s 2019 remake.
Continue reading...BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers
The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.
Zolghadr, the IRGC insider at the heart of Iran’s power structure – ایران اینترنشنال
- Zolghadr, the IRGC insider at the heart of Iran’s power structure ایران اینترنشنال
- Iran’s new security boss Mohammad Zolghadr: Why his appointment matters Al Jazeera
- With top figures dead, who is now running Iran? Reuters
- Israel killed another Iranian leader, but experts say that doesn't mean it's winning the war NBC News
- Iran’s New Security Chief Is a Hard-Line Former Guards Commander The New York Times
China protests to Japan over alleged break-in at its embassy in Tokyo – Politico
- China protests to Japan over alleged break-in at its embassy in Tokyo Politico
- China demands Japan punish military officer who breached embassy in Tokyo Reuters
- Japanese Self-Defense Member Arrested After China Embassy Breach Bloomberg.com
- Japanese ‘military officer’ forces way into Chinese embassy in Tokyo South China Morning Post
- Japan calls GSDF officer’s break-in at Chinese Embassy ‘deeply regrettable’ The Japan Times
Trump declares Iran war ‘won’ as Tehran denies claims of peace talk progress – The Washington Post
- Trump declares Iran war ‘won’ as Tehran denies claims of peace talk progress The Washington Post
- Trump news art a glance: president claims victory in Iran war as US prepares to deploy more troops The Guardian
- Trump Declares ‘War Has Been Won’ as He Deploys More Troops Rolling Stone
- Trump Signals Retreat From Goal of Regime Change in Iran The New York Times
- Trump: ‘Only fake news’ wants Iran war to keep going The Hill
Court blocks California effort to stop Republican sheriff’s ballot recount
Panel denies attorney general’s bid after Riverside county sheriff Chad Bianco seized 650,000 special-election ballots
A three-judge panel has denied a filing by California’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, seeking a court order to stop the Riverside county sheriff’s department from continuing its recount of ballots from the November 2025 special election.
The LA Times reported that Bonta filed a petition with the fourth appellate district on Monday, writing that “the sheriff’s misguided investigation threatens to sow distrust and jeopardize public confidence” in upcoming elections.
Continue reading...Court blocks California effort to stop Republican sheriff’s ballot recount
Panel denies attorney general’s bid after Riverside county sheriff Chad Bianco seized 650,000 special-election ballots
A three-judge panel has denied a filing by California’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, seeking a court order to stop the Riverside county sheriff’s department from continuing its recount of ballots from the November 2025 special election.
The LA Times reported that Bonta filed a petition with the fourth appellate district on Monday, writing that “the sheriff’s misguided investigation threatens to sow distrust and jeopardize public confidence” in upcoming elections.
Continue reading...Philippine president declares energy emergency as impact of Iran war felt
Transport unions say emergency declaration a 'superficial band-aid' that does not address root cause of fuel crisis.
Philippines declares national emergency as fuel supplies dwindle
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a year-long national emergency as fuel supplies begin to dwindle.
Indian police manage long lines as panic grows over fuel shortages
Indian police have been stationed at petrol pumps in the state of Gujarat as people panic over possible fuel shortages.
Philippines says it is working with Washington to obtain oil from U.S.-sanctioned countries – Reuters
- Philippines says it is working with Washington to obtain oil from U.S.-sanctioned countries Reuters
- Marcos promises 'flow of oil' as Philippines declares energy emergency BBC
- Philippines declares state of national emergency as Iran war threatens energy supplies CNN
- Philippine president declares energy emergency as impact of Iran war felt Al Jazeera
- Philippines Declares National Emergency Over High Fuel Prices The New York Times
Israeli and Palestinian mothers call for peace on barefoot walk
Israeli and Palestinian mothers marched barefoot through Rome, calling for greater protection for children.