Trump promises ‘unforgettable’ military parade in DC, but who is it for?
Spectacle marking Army anniversary - coinciding with Trump's birthday - comes amid military response to US protests.
Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest over death of blogger in custody
Kenyan police have fired tear gas to disperse crowds protesting over the death in custody of a blogger.
Container ship carrying dangerous cargo burning off southern Indian coast
Video shows Indian coast guard crews attempting to douse a blaze on a ship carrying hazardous materials.
Syria asks women to dress modestly on beaches but says bikinis still allowed
Women advised to cover up on public beaches, prompting concerns about freedoms under new government
Syria’s government has asked women to wear “burkinis” or more modest swimwear while visiting public beaches this summer, although it later clarified there will be no legal consequences for those who wear bikinis.
A government directive on Tuesday asked women to wear a “burkini or swimwear that covers more of the body”, and loose-fitting clothing when out of the water. The decree also asked men not to be shirtless when not swimming.
Continue reading...Why Ukraine peace talks are failing
The current process ignores justice, trauma and truth - and risks locking in endless war.
Families hid in attics during ‘race motivated’ disorder, says chief constable – BBC
- Families hid in attics during 'race motivated' disorder, says chief constable BBC
- Northern Ireland 'racist' riots target immigrants in Ballymena NBC News
- Filipino families flee Northern Irish home after night of anti-immigrant violence Reuters
- Anti-Migrant Rioters in Northern Ireland Set Homes, and Then a Refuge Site, Ablaze The New York Times
- Northern Ireland burns for a third night, police unleash water cannon Yahoo
The Democrats’ resistance to Trump is a hollow performance
Beholden to the same pro-Israel, corporate and tech donors, Democrats have little ability - or desire - to resist Trump.
Manchester United complete Matheus Cunha signing from Wolves
Man Utd sign Brazilian international forward on five-year deal as coach Ruben Amorim makes first big move.
British man is only passenger to survive India plane crash
Vishwashkumar Ramesh is only passenger to survive the Air India crash that killed 241 people.
Pakistan’s Wasim Akram praises his cricket statue amid social media flak
Former captain says 'it's the idea that matters' after his newly erected statue in Hyderabad goes viral.
What we know so far after Air India flight to London crashes in Ahmedabad
Air India confirms that 241 passengers and crew died, and one British man survived, when the plane crashed moments after take off.
Egypt deports dozens of activists before planned march to Gaza border
Activists from around the world have been planning to march to Gaza in a bid to end Israel's blockade.
Proposed Macquarie University restructure will ‘hollow out’ humanities, academics say
Macquarie blames prospect of international student caps and ‘uncertainty’ about domestic student numbers for proposed academic job cuts, fewer arts courses
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Academics have accused Macquarie University of “hollowing out” the humanities after the institution announced a restructure that would halve some arts faculties and drastically reduce course offerings for some degrees.
Under the proposed changes, seen by Guardian Australia, 42 full-time equivalent academic roles in the faculty of arts and 33 in the faculty of science and engineering would be cut, making about $15m in net savings. Curriculum changes would be made in 2026 and 2027, with mergers and reductions largely attributed to low enrolment figures.
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Continue reading...Cuba’s students call for resignations and strikes after brutal internet price hike
Students say rise in prices was trigger but underlying anger was communist government’s increasing reliance on USD
Having endured electricity blackouts, water shortages, transport failures and the spiralling cost of food, Cuba’s students appear to have finally lost patience with their government over a ferocious price hike for the country’s faltering internet.
Local chapters of Cuba’s Federation of University Students (FEU) have been calling for a slew of measures, including attendance strikes, explanations from ministers and even the resignation of their own organisation’s president.
Continue reading...Will the US-China ‘framework’ agreement defuse trade tension?
The US and China have agreed to a framework that restores a truce in their trade war after two days of talks in London.
Ukraine keeps up pressure on Russian airfields and war production
Russia responds with ever-larger strikes on Ukraine’s cities and scales up drone and missile production.
Pope names Chinese bishop as he keeps historic Vatican-Beijing accord
The 2018 accord sought to resolve the issue of who has authority to appoint bishops.
Pope names Chinese bishop as he keeps historic Vatican-Beijing accord
The 2018 accord sought to resolve the issue of who has authority to appoint bishops.
Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East – Al Jazeera
- Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East Al Jazeera
- US withdraws some diplomats and military families from Middle East amid Iran tensions CNN
- US to pull some personnel from the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran Reuters
- U.S. shrinks presence in Middle East amid fears of Israeli strike on Iran The Washington Post
- US reduces the presence of staffers not deemed essential in the Middle East as tensions rise AP News
Six Gaza aid boat activists deported from Israel after three days in detention
Their boat was intercepted on Monday as they attempted to break Israel's naval blockade on Gaza and deliver a symbolic amount of aid.