Israel says new head of Hamas’ military wing killed in Gaza City strikes
At least three people were killed in the attacks, which came despite a ceasefire with Hamas being in place.
Texas Attorney General Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in US Senate primary
The result sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November with Paxton's Democratic opponent.
First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
It follows recent protests that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.
One killed and nine missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill
Nine others were injured and another nine are missing after a tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington.
Storied New York food co-op votes to boycott Israeli products after contentious campaign
The Park Slope Food Coop boycott vote follows tensions and rifts among members and larger community
Members of a storied food co-operative in Brooklyn have voted to boycott about a dozen products from Israel and Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine – capping years of contentious debate over a conflict half a world away that has threatened to rip apart a landmark institution for liberal New Yorkers.
The Park Slope Food Coop vote, which took place Tuesday night during a three-hour virtual meeting attended by about 7,000 of the co-operative’s 17,000 members, follows months of dueling campaigning that one local rabbi opposed to the boycott described as a “proxy war”. The boycott is supposed to impact some brands of tahini, peppers and persimmons as well as other products. Sixty-seven percent of participants voted in favor of the boycott.
Continue reading...One person killed in latest US military strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific
Nearly 200 people killed in Trump administration’s deadly campaign as strikes draw widespread condemnation
The US military launched another strike Tuesday on a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors.
Video posted on social media by US Southern Command shows a boat speeding through water before exploding into flames. Southern Command said it “immediately notified the US Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivors”.
Continue reading...Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in heated Texas primary after scandal-plagued campaign
Race had wide implications for Trump’s strength heading into midterms, where Paxton will face Democratic candidate James Talarico
Ken Paxton, the Donald Trump-backed Texas attorney general, triumphed over incumbent John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff for senator. His victory signals that even a scandal-plagued candidate can win over the deep red state with the support of the president.
“After a public service career lasting more than four decades and 18 consecutive campaign wins, tonight we’ve come up short in this primary runoff,” Cornyn said shortly after the race was called. “I’ve always supported the GOP ticket. I intend to do so again this general election.”
Continue reading...Group of women and children with alleged ISIL ties returns to Australia
Australian Federal Police have not made any arrests but say inquiries are ongoing.
Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh
The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.
Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro meets with Trump amid troubled presidential bid
Son of former President Jair Bolsonaro is fighting to recover from a scandal that has rocked his presidential campaign.
How decision-making happens in Iran
Iran’s negotiators follow a mandate set by the Supreme National Security Council and approved by the Supreme Leader.
White House erects UFC cage ahead of US 250th anniversary celebrations
Workers were seen assembling domed arches and a staging area on the South Lawn in preparation for next month's event.
UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ by Moscow plan for Kyiv strikes
UN Secretary-General Guterres said he was “deeply concerned” after Russia announced plans to strike Ukraine.
Iran war live: Israel kills 31 in Lebanon; Tehran blasts US truce violation
Lebanon's Health Ministry reports that Israeli attacks have killed 3,213 people and injured 9,737 since March 2.
Russia ‘relentlessly targeting’ critical infrastructure and democracy, GCHQ says
The spy agency's head will set out threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them on Wednesday.
Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?
With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.
Watch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fight
The massive structure will host a cage fight as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
Russia is targeting UK’s infrastructure and democracy, GCHQ head to say
Anne Keast-Butler will also warn of narrowing window to stay ahead of China in ‘new era of radical uncertainty’
Russia is relentlessly targeting Britain’s infrastructure and democracy while there is only a narrowing technological window to stay ahead of a fast-developing China, the head of the spy agency GCHQ will warn in a lecture on Wednesday.
Anne Keast-Butler, giving an inaugural annual lecture, will say that the UK is caught in a “new era of radical uncertainty” and that “the risk of miscalculation” is as high as she has ever seen it as hacker attacks from the two states continue.
Continue reading...Is the viral ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ a threat to Modi’s government?
Al Jazeera’s @avawarrinerr explores the rise of the Cockroach Janta Party.
Chemical tank rupture kills multiple people in US state of Washington
Several injured people have been transported to hospitals to be treated for chemical burns.