Is this Italy’s ‘George Floyd moment’?
The death of Moroccan-born Abderrahim Fakir after he was restrained by police in Bologna has sparked protests.
US war on Iran: The $110 billion price tag
America's war on Iran has cost the US nearly $110 billion. Now, the Trump administration wants another $67 billion.
Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan’s PM says she does
Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.
US attacks Iran for 13th night as Trump threatens ‘bigger’ strikes
The US president's threat comes after another day of Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.
US-Saudi nuclear deal hinges on normalisation with Israel
President Trump said a proposed US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal is subject to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords
It’s So Hot That Japan Needs a New Word for It – The New York Times
- It’s So Hot That Japan Needs a New Word for It The New York Times
- Hundreds hospitalised in Japan heatwave 'disaster' Japan Today
- As Japan bakes, over 10,000 rushed to hospital for heatstroke in a week The Japan Times
- Japan swelters through rising heat – in pictures The Guardian
- Japan sizzles in first 'brutally hot' days of the year Reuters
Rally attendee steals the show by mimicking Trump’s gestures
A rally attendee seated directly behind Trump drew attention by mimicking the president.
France wildfires force evacuation of over 20,000 people from tourist town
About 800 firefighters and hundreds of gendarmes and soldiers deployed to battle the flames west of Bordeaux.
Videos show the moment police officer shoots man on street in Wisconsin
Outrage is growing after videos show a police officer fatally shooting a man in the US state of Wisconsin.
White House says will not block Tate brothers’ extradition to UK
Social media influencers to be extradited after UK authorities file dozens of new sex crime charges against them.
Deadly monsoon floods kill at least 40 in India
At least 40 people have died and up to 80 remain missing after heavy monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.
US government cancels subpoena against three New York Times reporters
Withdrawal is latest instance of government's efforts to crack down on critical media facing setbacks in court.
How Sudan war is putting cancer patients at risk
How Sudan war is putting cancer patients at risk
Australia news live: Jim Chalmers says he has ‘other priorities’ than a gas tax; Anthony Albanese calls to congratulate Andy Burnham
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Jim Chalmers has claimed rightwing political parties will “prey on” voter insecurities about a worsening economy while championing “anti-worker” policies. It comes as markets are now expecting another rate hike by the end of the year. He also continues to push back at rank and file Labor members’ calls for a new tax on gas exports, saying the government had “other priorities” for reform. More coming up.
Continue reading...Widening Ukrainian attacks on Russian online retailer Wildberries shutter another warehouse – Reuters
- Widening Ukrainian attacks on Russian online retailer Wildberries shutter another warehouse Reuters
- Drone Attacks on Russia’s Biggest Online Retailer Bring War Home to Middle Class WSJ
- Ukraine hits Russia's largest online marketplace, hurting small businesses and bringing the war home AP News
- A New Target for Ukraine’s Long-Range Attacks: Russia’s Version of Amazon The New York Times
- For Russians, the war feels closer than ever before The Economist
Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike over exam paper leaks
Sonam Wangchuk says he ended his fast to demand education minister's resignation 'in view of possible violence'.
Trump says nearly 200 firms have signed pledge to protect Americans from costs arising from datacenters
‘Ratepayer Protection Pledge’ president has touted is non-binding as people continue to struggle with rising bills
Donald Trump has announced that about 200 entities have signed on to his non-binding “Ratepayer Protection Pledge”, expanding a voluntary commitment which claims to ensure US consumers will not bear the cost of the AI datacenter build-out.
Trump delivered remarks on Thursday at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters, alongside Lee Zeldin, the agency’s administrator, and Chris Wright, the energy secretary. Other attenders included governors who signed on to the pledge, including Brian Kemp of Georgia, Mike DeWine of Ohio, Spencer Cox of Utah and Jeff Landry of Louisiana.
Continue reading...Minnesota man who killed Democratic lawmaker sentenced to life in US prison
Judge says that long sentence is merited for slaying of state Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.
Israeli security minister joins Jewish extremists as they storm al-Aqsa mosque compound – The Guardian
- Israeli security minister joins Jewish extremists as they storm al-Aqsa mosque compound The Guardian
- More than 4,200 Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem Al Jazeera
- Israel's Far Right Is Repeating the Sin That Brought Down the Temple Haaretz
- Ultranationalist Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound NBC News
- UAE, Saudi Arabia join other Muslim countries in blasting Israeli visits to Temple Mount The Times of Israel
Journalist killed in Mexico after years of exposing corruption
Mexican journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar was shot dead while eating at a street food stall in Oaxaca.