- Bolivian general accused of failed coup is transferred to maximum-security prison NBC News
- Bolivian president orchestrated a ‘self-coup,’ political rival Evo Morales claims The Hill
- An apparent coup in Bolivia founders, but the country remains in trouble The Economist
- President Luis Arce of Bolivia Confronts a Coup Attempt, and Evo Morales The New York Times
- Bolivia's leader says the general accused of leading failed coup wanted to 'take over' as president The Associated Press
At least 18 killed, dozens injured in Nigeria suicide attacks
Suspected female suicide bombers target a wedding, a funeral and a hospital in the restive Borno region.
‘Hallowed ground’ – Glastonbury festival, a haven from a divided world
As the UK heads towards a general election, festivalgoers enjoy a break from acrimony, politics and money worries.
Beer advertisements shown to kids during streamed TV programs like Lego Masters
David Pocock urges government to fix gap in the law after 28 complaints, but Labor says it will not support amendment
Independent senator David Pocock is urging the government to fix a gap in the law that allows alcohol to be advertised during children’s television programs when streamed rather than using a traditional TV aerial.
Pocock has identified 28 complaints about alcohol being advertised during programs including Lego Masters, Australian Idol and The Voice and during the broadcast of Carols in the Domain around segments featuring Disney characters and The Wiggles.
Continue reading...Commandment 11: ‘Thou shalt not think’
Louisiana’s Ten Commandments crusade is no doubt a handy distraction from more profoundly existential problems.
Celebrations erupt as India crowned T20 cricket world champions
Cricket fans in India are in party mode after their team beat South Africa by seven runs.
Palestinian amputee child from Gaza greeted by cheering crowd at US airport
Eight-year-old Palestinian boy, Adam, was greeted by a cheering crowd as he arrived in Texas for medical treatment.
Fatima Payman indefinitely suspended from Labor caucus – as it happened
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- Fatima Payman defies ‘cold shoulder’ from Labor colleagues to declare she would cross floor again on Palestine
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“I think he has the capacity,” Marles says when asked if Joe Biden has what it takes for the next four years. “I’ve got no doubt there will be no issues in relation to that.”
Marles says Biden administration doing ‘fantastic job’
We work very closely with him and we are very pleased with how we’re progressing with the United States both in terms of their position in the world, but also in terms of our equities, most significantly, of course, the Aukus arrangements that we have in place.
Continue reading...Barcelona to ban short-term tourist apartment rentals – New York Post
- Barcelona to ban short-term tourist apartment rentals New York Post
- Airbnb is still trying to work with the city of Barcelona despite the ban, says CEO Brian Chesky CNBC
- Barcelona to ban tourist flats Idealista
- Barcelona to ban short-term rentals UPI News
- Barcelona's Airbnb ban: a sign of things to come? The Week
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 856
As the war enters its 856th day, these are the main developments.
Russia wants to confront NATO but dares not fight it on the battlefield – so it’s waging a hybrid war instead – CNN
- Russia wants to confront NATO but dares not fight it on the battlefield – so it’s waging a hybrid war instead CNN
- Could NATO and Russia Eventually Go to War Over Ukraine? The National Interest Online
- Russia preparing for large–scale conflict with NATO earlier than expected – ISW Interfax-Ukraine
- Türkiye and the Russian military threat to NATO Atlantic Council
- Dangerous stalemate in Ukraine: Is a Russia-NATO nuclear war becoming inevitable? Firstpost
Fatima Payman suspended from Labor caucus over vow to cross the floor again on Palestine
Party spokesperson says WA senator ‘placed herself outside the privilege’ of participation in caucus after defiant TV interview
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WA Labor senator Fatima Payman has been indefinitely suspended from the Labor party’s parliamentary caucus after she was summoned to a meeting with the prime minister at the Lodge on Sunday.
Payman’s previous one-week caucus suspension was upgraded after a Sunday morning television interview in which she vowed she was prepared to repeat her rebellion of last week and cross the floor in the Senate to support recognition of a Palestinian state.
Continue reading...The hidden dangers of Zimbabwe’s informal savings clubs
Community savings schemes provide support for many Zimbabweans but also put vulnerable people at risk of being swindled.
Hungary’s populist Orbán to take over EU presidency as many issues hang in the balance – The Associated Press
- Hungary's populist Orbán to take over EU presidency as many issues hang in the balance The Associated Press
- ‘Make Europe Great Again’: Hungary sets scene for its EU presidency The Guardian
- The Hungarian presidency: Let the games begin POLITICO Europe
- EU holds its breath as Hungary's Orban vows to 'Make Europe Great Again' FRANCE 24 English
- Euroskeptic Hungary takes over EU's rotating presidency DW (English)
What’s at stake in France’s snap elections?
France votes in parliamentary elections described as a major gamble by President Macron.
Three women killed, more injured in bus crash in Whitsunday region
Bus was carrying 33 people when it came off Bruce Highway north of Gumlu on Sunday morning after crashing into four-wheel drive towing a caravan
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Three women have died after the coach they were travelling in collided with a caravan in the Whitsunday region on Queensland’s northern coast.
The bus was carrying 33 people when it came off the Bruce Highway, 8km north of Gumlu, on Sunday morning after crashing into the caravan, which was being towed by a four-wheel drive vehicle.
Continue reading...‘A story of human trafficking, hope and love’
Nico Williams has been one of Spain's standout players at Euro 2024. BBC Sport looks at his remarkable journey to the top.
Ireland says farewell to Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, ‘bard of the ballgames’
The voice of Gaelic football and hurling for half a century, RTÉ Radio commentator’s wry, deadpan remarks were sporting folkore
When the time came for Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh to leave the field and discover if there are Gaelic Games in the afterlife, Ireland mourned a radio broadcaster who for half a century had been the voice of sport.
Sadness at news of his death on Tuesday at the age of 93 swiftly alchemised into a celebration of a singular ability to paint pictures with words, lyricism and wisecracks that made the nation laugh and entered folklore.
Continue reading...US, Europe warn Hezbollah to ease strikes on Israel and back off from wider Mideast war – POLITICO
- US, Europe warn Hezbollah to ease strikes on Israel and back off from wider Mideast war POLITICO
- Concerns growing of full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah, destruction continues in Gaza CBS News
- Iran warns of 'obliterating war' if Israel starts offensive in Lebanon The Times of India
- US shifts assault ship to the Mediterranean to deter an escalation of the Israel-Lebanon conflict The Associated Press
- Iran-Israel Threats Intensify as Large Middle East War Looms Newsweek
Outgoing chief rabbi says High Court justices ‘can’t hold a candle to our rabbis’ – The Times of Israel
- Outgoing chief rabbi says High Court justices ‘can’t hold a candle to our rabbis’ The Times of Israel
- Ultra-Orthodox protest against order to enlist in Israeli military turns violent in Jerusalem ABC News
- What the Court's Ruling on Drafting the Ultra-Orthodox Means for Israel The New York Times
- Why the ultra-Orthodox Jews should still be drafting to the IDF The Jerusalem Post
- Haredi 'Normalization' May Solve the Conscription Problem - Israel News Haaretz