‘Most massive’ Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 18
Kyiv's mayor declares a day of mourning after the major drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital.
EU border delays ‘not bearable’ over summer, warns airport boss
Holidaymakers face long waits under the EU's new Entry-Exit System, the head of Berlin's airport says.
China says pilot crashed small plane into skyscraper for ‘personal reasons’
The 66-year-old, who died in the crash, had anxiety and referenced "ending his life" in his diary.
Members of rebel Catholic group in schism, excommunicated, Vatican says – Reuters
- Members of rebel Catholic group in schism, excommunicated, Vatican says Reuters
- Excommunication decreed for Lefebvrian episcopal ordinations Vatican News
- Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops and invalidates sacraments AP News
- What to know about the breakaway traditionalist Catholics defying Pope Leo XIV Yahoo
- Controversial bishops ordained as Pope warns of 'schism' in Catholic Church BBC
Alleged Scattered Spider hacker arrested in Finland
The 19-year-old dual American-Estonian national has been extradited to the US, where he is facing federal charges.
11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 8 – AP News
China’s new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseas – Al Jazeera
- China’s new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseas Al Jazeera
- China tells its ethnic minorities to integrate or face consequences with sweeping new unity law CNN
- McGovern, Smith, Khanna lead Bipartisan Group of 14 House Lawmakers Asking State Department to Condemn Chinese Government’s harmful “Ethnic Unity Law” Congressman Jim McGovern (.gov)
- Trio of bipartisan measures in U.S. Congress join the global backlash against China’s repressive new law International Campaign for Tibet
- Can China target critics abroad with its new 'ethnic unity' law? BBC
Russian attack kills at least 13, injures scores and causes damage across Ukraine capital – AP News
- Russian attack kills at least 13, injures scores and causes damage across Ukraine capital AP News
- Live Updates: Russia Hammers Ukraine’s Capital in Deadly Attacks The New York Times
- Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine as Poland scrambles jets, Finland restricts airspace CNBC
- Ukraine: Major Russian attack on Kyiv kills more than a dozen people, mayor says CNN
- Photos show aftermath of large-scale Russian attack overnight in Kyiv WRAL
U.S.-Iran Latest: Trump hails “very good meetings” in Qatar as indirect negotiations resume – CBS News
- U.S.-Iran Latest: Trump hails "very good meetings" in Qatar as indirect negotiations resume CBS News
- US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz Reuters
- Iran war live: ‘Positive progress’ as US, Tehran wrap up indirect talks Al Jazeera
- Trump Hails Qatar Meetings on Iran as Talks Set to Continue Bloomberg.com
- Live updates: Indirect US-Iran talks make ‘positive progress,’ US Navy search for missing MH-60S crew CNN
Ukraine Takes the War to Russia – The New York Times
- Ukraine Takes the War to Russia The New York Times
- Ukraine’s Plan to Unnerve Putin The Atlantic
- Ukraine has brought the (drone) war to Russia. But it may prolong the fighting. The Christian Science Monitor
- Putin’s Two Pillars of Russian Resilience Are Crumbling Newsweek
- How Ukraine Is Bringing the War to Russia The Dispatch
Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe’s leaders close ranks – AP News
- Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe’s leaders close ranks AP News
- Why Meloni has hit back hard against Trump and his ‘made up’ photo claim | Riccardo Alcaro The Guardian
- Is Meloni Done With Trump? Foreign Policy
- Both Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni are begging for trouble The Economist
- Trump tried to humiliate Italy’s far-right leader. Instead, he helped to unite Europe against him The Independent
Russians feel the bite of Moscow’s war as petrol crisis worsens – Euronews
- Russians feel the bite of Moscow's war as petrol crisis worsens Euronews
- EXCLUSIVE: Russia buys gasoline from India to tackle shortages, sources say Reuters
- ‘The crisis is deep’: The view from Russia as fuel shortages worsen Al Jazeera
- Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisis AP News
- WATCH: Fights break out at Russian gas stations as Putin admits fuel shortages Fox News
‘Exploratory and curious animals’: mysterious rise in orca sightings off Northumberland coast
Reasons for increase not clear but experts say it could be welcome sign marine ecosystem is becoming healthier
The Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast have long drawn fans of the natural world keen to catch sight of the resident guillemots and puffins.
But as recently as last week, another much bigger black-and-white animal has been delighting wildlife spotters. Orcas have been appearing more regularly than ever before.
Continue reading...Stephen Hough to lead relaunched Leeds piano competition
Free choice of repertoire and an increased upper age limit part of the changes in a competition that will emphasise individuality and imagination
The Leeds International Piano Competition is to be relaunched under the artistic direction of Sir Stephen Hough. The pianist is leading significant reforms to the triennial contest that first began in 1963. He will also chair an international jury that includes fellow pianists Piotr Anderszewski, Lucas Debargue, Yeol Eum Son, Kathryn Stott and Master of the King’s Music, composer Errollyn Wallen.
The 2027 competition will have its upper age limit increased to 35, and competitors will have complete free choice over the music they perform, be it Couperin or Copland, Boulez or Busoni.
Continue reading...People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum
Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.
Gaza patients face agonising delays for medical evacuation
An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.
‘Beautiful and terrible’ – the world’s thoughts on the US at 250
From Brazil to India to Egypt, the BBC asked people across the world what they think of America today.
EU border rules causing travel chaos ahead of summer peak, industry warns – Al Jazeera
- EU border rules causing travel chaos ahead of summer peak, industry warns Al Jazeera
- Europe’s airport queues are extremely long—and getting longer The Economist
- EU border delays 'not bearable' over summer, warns airport boss BBC
- Europe’s aviation sector warns EES has reached a 'critical point' Euronews
- What are the new EU border checks and how will they affect your summer holiday? The Guardian
Canadian boy, 11, dies of rabies after waking to bat on his face
Rabies infections are rare in Canada. There have been 28 human deaths due to rabies in the country since 1924.
Body of missing Virginia teacher Ian Treger found over a month after vanishing during hiking trip to Peru – New York Post
- Body of missing Virginia teacher Ian Treger found over a month after vanishing during hiking trip to Peru New York Post
- Peru: Cusco Police and U.S. Embassy seek to geolocate missing tourist Agencia Peruana de Noticias | ANDINA
- Mother Describes Search Efforts thenews-gazette.com
- Missing Virginia teacher found dead after Peru hike MSN
- New area of focus identified in search for missing W&L alumnus Ian Treger WDBJ7