Where Biden’s potential Democratic replacements stand on the Gaza war
As the US president faces calls to drop out, Al Jazeera looks at what other possible candidates have said about Gaza.
Hezbollah says it has fired 200 rockets into Israel after killing of commander
Barrage from Lebanon one of group’s largest yet, as Israel discusses Hamas proposals for possible Gaza ceasefire
Lebanon’s Hezbollah says it has fired 200 rockets into Israel in one of its largest barrages yet, as Benjamin Netanyahu told the US that Israel will send a delegation to resume stalled negotiations with Hamas on a possible hostage release deal.
Israel confirmed the Iran-backed militant group had fired “numerous projectiles and suspicious aerial targets” from Lebanon on Thursday towards the occupied Syrian Golan Heights and more than 15 drones into Israeli territory, many of which it said were intercepted. An Israeli military spokesperson said there were no casualties reported.
Continue reading...Tunisia opposition leader Lotfi Mraihi arrested
Mraihi joins a growing list of President Saied's political opponents who are in jail or facing prosecution.
Hurricane Beryl heads for Mexico after sweeping through eastern Caribbean
The storm has left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean and is expected to hit Mexico's coast early on Friday.
Germany vs Spain: Euro 2024 quarterfinal reopens east-west football divide
Of the 10 host cities staging UEFA Euro 2024, only one is in the former East Germany. Can the playing field be levelled?
Kylian Mbappé fears ‘these people’ running France as far right shoots for election win – POLITICO Europe
- Kylian Mbappé fears 'these people' running France as far right shoots for election win POLITICO Europe
- Why More French Youth Are Voting for the Far Right The New York Times
- Who is the 28-year-old vying to be France’s PM, and what might his far-right party do in power? CNN
- Mbappé warns of 'catastrophic' political situation in France as the far right gets closer to power Yahoo! Voices
- Far-right National Rally candidates, including one who wore Nazi cap, scrutinized in French election The Associated Press
Hurricane Beryl leaves Jamaican homes without power
The powerful storm has passed, but torrential rain has prompted new warnings.
Nearly 30,000 evacuated from California wildfires
Officials warn residents not to use fireworks on 4 July to risk starting more blazes.
Millions head to polls to cast their votes in general election – live
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It is the King’s duty as head of state to appoint a prime minister, and he is travelling from Scotland to Windsor Castle, ready to be on stand-by after being in Edinburgh for Holyrood Week.
The role is one of the few remaining personal prerogatives of the sovereign, because Charles does not act on advice nor need to consult anyone before doing so.
But the overriding requirement is to appoint someone who can command the confidence of the House of Commons – usually the leader of the party with an overall majority of seats in the Commons – to form a government.
Holly Willoughby speaks out after man convicted of plot to rape and murder her
Presenter says women should not be made to ‘feel unsafe going about our daily lives’ after Gavin Plumb convicted of plan to abduct her
Holly Willoughby has said “women should not be made to feel unsafe going about our daily lives and in our own homes” after a convicted violent offender was found guilty of masterminding a plot to kidnap, rape and murder her.
Gavin Plumb, 37, was obsessed with the television host, amassing more than 10,000 images of her on his phone including deepfake pornography. He was caught after unwittingly communicating online with an undercover police officer based in the US, who flagged him to UK authorities.
Continue reading...Video shows police, pro-Palestine protesters clash in Montreal
Police used tear gas to disperse a group of pro-Palestine protesters in Montreal, Canada.
Birmingham University censoring student beliefs over Gaza camp evictions, court hears
University is taking legal action to shut down pro-Palestine encampment on Edgbaston campus
The University of Birmingham is censoring students’ beliefs about Gaza by seeking to shut down a pro-Palestine encampment on its grounds, the high court has heard.
Birmingham is one of several universities taking legal action to try to evict student protesters, with a case brought by the University of Nottingham due to be heard before the same judge on Friday.
Continue reading...Hezbollah vows more attacks after Israel kills commander
Hezbollah says that its barrage of 250 missile and rockets towards Israel is not the end of its response to Israel.
Ecuador police free 49 people held by gang
Police seize dynamite, weapons and ammunitions during a raid of tunnels in a mining area.
US man jailed in Russia for 12 years on drug charges
Prosecutors said Robert Woodland was arrested while preparing to sell methadone - charges he denies.
Two UK Police Digital Service leaders arrested on suspicion of fraud and bribery
Suspects suspended from senior posts at firm providing digital services for all of British law enforcement
Two senior leaders of the Police Digital Service (PDS) have been arrested on suspicion of fraud and bribery and suspended from their posts.
The company provides digital services for all of British law enforcement and has an annual turnover of more than £70m. It is owned by police and crime commissioners and funded by the Home Office and police forces.
Continue reading...Relatives of India crush victims accuse authorities of leaving people to die
Family members and eyewitnesses say they had to dig in mud to find survivors and some of the more than 120 killed
Relatives of victims of the deadly crowd crush during a Hindu religious gathering in northern India have accused the authorities of leaving their loved ones to die in the mud and on hospital floors due to a lack of medical staff and ambulances.
More than 120 people died at the religious gathering of about 250,000 people held on Tuesday as devotees surged forward, causing panic, with many falling over in the wet conditions.
Continue reading...Relatives of India crush victims accuse authorities of leaving people to die – The Guardian
- Relatives of India crush victims accuse authorities of leaving people to die The Guardian
- A Family Loses 3 Generations of Women in India Crowd's Panic The New York Times
- Rahul Gandhi leaves for Hathras; main accused, Bhole Baba missing | 10 points Hindustan Times
- Hathras: Stampede at religious event kills at least 116, injures 80 The Associated Press
- Hathras stampede: 6 'sevadars' held, main accused on the run The Indian Express
Biden: ‘I screwed up’
The US president admits he 'had a bad night' in his debate against Donald Trump.