- UK defence minister quits, says Starmer not spending enough to keep country safe Reuters
- Armed forces minister quits hours after defence secretary steps down over military spending plans BBC
- UK armed forces minister Al Carns resigns Reuters
- Two top UK defense officials resign over military spending in fresh blow to Keir Starmer CNN
- John Healey’s departure shows even the most sturdy MPs have a breaking point The Guardian
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, performers and vibrant fans
A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack.
US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say – Reuters
- US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say Reuters
- Women Who Fled Iran Are to Be Deported to Central African Republic, Lawyers Say The New York Times
- US-Central African Republic Deportation Agreement Escalates Attack on Immigrants and Puts Lives at Risk Just Security
- Trump to deport Iranian women to African country deemed too dangerous for travel The Telegraph
- Report: CAR to accept third-country deportees from US africanews.com
‘Highway of death’: the Ukrainian drone campaign menacing Russian logistics – The Guardian
- ‘Highway of death’: the Ukrainian drone campaign menacing Russian logistics The Guardian
- Exclusive: Ukraine's drone commander wants to cut Crimea off from Russia Reuters
- War in Ukraine: Kyiv strikes key Russian supply lines DW.com
- Ukrainian forces hit Russian convoy of about 50 fuel and ammunition lorries near Armiansk in Crimea Українська правда
- Ukrainian forces strike occupied Kherson region, damaging bridges leading to Crimea Meduza
U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal – CBS News
- U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal CBS News
- Philippines urges China to remove shoal structure, warns against island-building Reuters
- Chinese floating structure moves to Bajo de Masinloc – NTF-WPS Philippine News Agency
- Structures in Scarborough: What we know so far Rappler
- Philippines Urges China to Remove Structure in Disputed Shoal Bloomberg.com
Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
The Pope is appealing for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.
List of Belfast addresses said to be immigrant homes circulated online amid riots in wake of stabbing – CBS News
- List of Belfast addresses said to be immigrant homes circulated online amid riots in wake of stabbing CBS News
- Police blast water cannons at protesters amid unrest over stabbing in Belfast NPR
- What to know about the stabbing that set off fiery riots in Northern Ireland PBS
- Night of Violence Grips Belfast After Stabbing Attack The New York Times
- A frenzied knife attack by a refugee has put Northern Ireland on edge The Economist
Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises
Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.
Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession
Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line.
Elon Musk is encouraging race riots on the eve of SpaceX’s IPO – The Verge
- Elon Musk is encouraging race riots on the eve of SpaceX’s IPO The Verge
- Elon Musk under fire for stoking anti-immigrant riots in Belfast NBC News
- The Guardian view on far-right violence: digital radicalisation is threatening democracy | Editorial The Guardian
- UK Unrest Highlights Elon Musk’s Role in Anti-Migrant Protests Bloomberg.com
- British Politicians Accuse Elon Musk of Stoking Racist Violence in Belfast Truthout
We want bigger cuts to EU budget than planned, richer countries say – politico.eu
- We want bigger cuts to EU budget than planned, richer countries say politico.eu
- EU Budget Plan Shrinks as Wealthier States Push Back on Spending Bloomberg.com
- Cyprus proposes €32.8 billion cut to next EU budget as compromise Euronews
- EU Presidency Proposes Small Cut to Bloc's 2028-2034 Budget to Kick off Negotiations U.S. News & World Report
- The Brief – Let the budget battle commence Euractiv
‘If order given, we will take over Beirut’: IDF Golani cmndr. tells ‘Post’ about Wadi Saluki op. – The Jerusalem Post
- 'If order given, we will take over Beirut': IDF Golani cmndr. tells 'Post' about Wadi Saluki op. The Jerusalem Post
- 'If they say Beirut, we go to Beirut,' says Golani 13th Battalion commander from Lebanon Ynetnews
- Israeli army claims ‘operational control’ north of Wadi Saluki Middle East Eye
- WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah missile launcher hidden in bushes Cleveland Jewish News
- IDF says it killed several Hezbollah members Breakingthenews.net
Toronto police officer dies in raid linked to US consulate shooting – BBC
- Toronto police officer dies in raid linked to US consulate shooting BBC
- Toronto police officer fatally shot in investigation tied to U.S. consulate shooting: chief CBC
- A look at some Canadian police officers who died on the job over the years Toronto Star
- Toronto officer fatally shot as search warrants executed in connection with U.S. Consulate shooting CTV News
- Toronto police officer shot dead while investigating US consulate attack The Guardian
Four days of extreme rain killed 7% of world’s rarest orangutans, study says
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.
Albania Holds Biggest Protest Yet Against Jared Kushner’s Private Island – Forbes
- Albania Holds Biggest Protest Yet Against Jared Kushner’s Private Island Forbes
- I saw Kushner’s Albania resort up close — it is an environmental disaster Al Jazeera
- Albania’s Flamingo Revolution Spreads From Kushner Resort to Political Elite Bloomberg.com
- Brussels presses Albania as Kushner resort threatens to flout EU environmental law Reuters
- Who is the man funding Albania's controversial property deal? Euronews
Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup role
Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.
El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
Russia ‘not looking for conflict’, says Nato’s top US commander – Financial Times
- Russia ‘not looking for conflict’, says Nato’s top US commander Financial Times
- Baltic reorganisation signals a return to multi-corps warfare The International Institute for Strategic Studies
- Why is Putin threatening the Baltics? Euractiv
- Lithuanian Interior Ministry: Russia may be preparing provocations against Baltic states Наша Ніва
- The commander of NATO forces assessed the threat of a Russian invasion of the Baltic states UA.NEWS
Why thousands of Americans are giving up their citizenship – CNN
- Why thousands of Americans are giving up their citizenship CNN
- Exodus of Americans Ditching Their Citizenship Soars Under Trump The Daily Beast
- The document that could define post-Trump conservatism Washington Examiner
- How to Reclaim American Citizenship with Chris Griswold Commonplace | Substack
- Reclaiming American Citizenship Commonplace | Substack
India Says U.S. Strike on Tanker in Iran Blockade Killed Three Nationals – WSJ
- India Says U.S. Strike on Tanker in Iran Blockade Killed Three Nationals WSJ
- Three ships attacked by the US in three days: What we know BBC
- India demands end to US attacks on ships after three sailors killed Reuters
- U.S. Strikes on Ships Off Oman Continue After Deaths of Indian Sailors The New York Times
- India says US hit another ship off Oman, confirms 3 dead in separate attack Al Jazeera