Russia and China condemn US over indictment of former Cuban leader
It comes after the US charged Raúl Castro with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.
Charges dismissed against official at school where six-year-old shot teacher
The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023.
Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows
A video showing a far-right Israeli minister taunting activists who were kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs has been widely condemned.
Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash
The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.
Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher pump prices.
Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz
Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.
DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak
The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.
Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday
The blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Muslim holiday of Eid.
Trump says he will speak to Taiwan’s president in break from protocol
It comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.
Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe
STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.
Israeli minister draws global rebuke over treatment of flotilla activists – The Washington Post
- Israeli minister draws global rebuke over treatment of flotilla activists The Washington Post
- Outrage over Israel’s Ben-Gvir flotilla abuse video: What we know Al Jazeera
- Video Shows Itamar Ben-Gvir Taunting Pro-Palestinian Activists The New York Times
- Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for videos taunting flotilla activists NPR
- Gaza flotilla activists to be deported from Israel as outrage grows over treatment NBC News
Nvidia’s latest record earnings fail to impress investors
The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.
Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate – AP News
Watch: ‘Everybody back up!’ Moment car explodes in NYC
Viral footage circulating online shows flames and thick black smoke enveloping the street in New York.
How different were Trump and Putin’s visits to China – AP News
As floods get worse, Britain tries a new solution: beavers – NPR
Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side – Reuters
- Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side Reuters
- Record 274 climbers summit Everest from Nepalese side in single day The Guardian
- Mount Everest record set as 274 climb Nepal's side of world's highest peak in single day CBS News
- He’s Climbed Mount Everest 32 Times. Here’s What He Thinks About Mountaineering Records. Outside Magazine
- 'Everest Man' and 'Mountain Queen' break own records scaling world's tallest peak BBC
Sacred hall housing ‘eternal flame’ in Japan destroyed by fire
The temple has moved the flame to a different location and authorities said the fire may have been caused by it, according to Japan Times.
Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus
The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.
Dublin gangland figure brings extremist views to Irish mainstream on campaign trail
Gerry ‘the monk’ Hutch has won fans in north Dublin byelection campaign with anti-immigrant rhetoric
Elaine Roe, 61, a cafe worker, has no doubt what is the most important issue in this week’s byelection for Dublin’s north inner city. “The government is wrecking our country, they’re bringing in rapists and murderers and kidnappers. It’s a shame. I might vote Hutch, he seems a normal person.”
That would be Gerry “the monk” Hutch, a prominent gangland figure who is running as an independent in an election that is far from normal. The 63-year-old – who was jailed for robbery convictions in his youth – is a celebrity candidate in a contest for a parliamentary seat that has been dominated by xenophobia and immigration.
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