Senator Whitehouse: Netanyahu a ‘walking provocation’ for Americans
Democratic lawmaker Sheldon Whitehouse says the US is turning into one of the world’s ‘worst-behaved countries’.
2 mosques in the West Bank are set on fire during a deadly surge in settler violence – AP News
- 2 mosques in the West Bank are set on fire during a deadly surge in settler violence AP News
- Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosques after deadly clash Reuters
- BBC speaks to Palestinians targeted by Israeli settlers BBC
- Israel detains over 70 suspects following deadly violence in the West Bank AP News
- Israel raids West Bank updates: PM Netanyahu threatens ‘more broad action’ Al Jazeera
New Jersey governor signs law banning surveillance pricing to protect shoppers
New law prohibits retailers from using personal data to charge different prices for identical products
New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill recently signed a new law prohibiting businesses from using shoppers’ personal information to charge different prices for identical products, making her state the third in the US to ban the practice.
The Fair Price Protection Act passed by New Jersey’s legislature seeks to protect consumers from surveillance pricing, in which retailers can use data including online activity, location and purchasing history to arbitrarily change prices for individual shoppers.
Continue reading...Lando Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix for first F1 triumph in 2026
Defending champion Norris wins his first race of the year as Verstappen finishes second, and leader Antonelli third.
‘Get rid of them’: One Nation senator claims party will ‘remigrate’ illegal visa holders in resurfaced interview
Exclusive: Malcolm Roberts uses white supremacist concept to describe the party’s plans for deporting 200,000 people from Australia
Senator Malcolm Roberts claims One Nation wants to deport at least 200,000 people and has repeatedly referred to the far-right concept of “remigration” in podcast interviews and speeches to niche platforms.
In two recent podcasts, Roberts said One Nation wanted to deport 100,000 temporary residents as well as 100,000 international students – a total much higher than the party’s published policy. The senator said after those people were removed, he wanted to “start working on the higher numbers of people we need to get rid of”.
Continue reading...Israeli siblings who fear breaking law in Gaza under IDF owed protection by Australia, tribunal finds
Exclusive: Tribunal accepts three siblings could face ‘persecution’ for refusing military conscription due to their political opinion on war
Three Israeli citizens facing conscription into the Israel Defense Forces have been granted the right to reapply for protection visas in Australia, after a government tribunal found they held a genuine fear they would be forced to break international humanitarian law in Gaza.
The Administrative Review Tribunal found the punishment the young adults could face from the state of Israel – including imprisonment as conscientious objectors – would amount to persecution.
Continue reading...V&A workers hold ballot to strike over pay and heatwave conditions
Union calls for museum to become accredited London living wage employer and let staff carry water during shifts
Workers at one of the world’s leading art and design museums are balloting for “heatwave” strike action.
The ballot at V&A is taking place because of concerns about soaring temperatures and access to drinking water, along with pay and conditions.
Continue reading...Romania summons Russia’s ambassador after downing third drone since Friday
F-16 fighter jet intercepted drone in Romanian airspace over Black Sea, defence minister says
Romania has said it is summoning Russia’s ambassador after the Nato member’s military shot down a third drone in as many days.
Romania has experienced frequent drone incursions since Russia launched its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but had not shot down any until Friday.
Continue reading...Oklahoma influencer killed in apparent murder-suicide by husband, police say
Sara Gilson was fatally shot less than two weeks after accusing her husband of pedophilia on social media
An Oklahoma woman known for posting on social media about parenting her children was fatally shot in an apparent murder-suicide by her husband a short time after she published a clip alluding to allegations that he had molested a minor, according to authorities and court records.
Sara Duffey – who was 43 and also went by Sara Gilson – Jeremiah Shawn Duffey, 48, were both found dead with gunshot wounds on Thursday at a home in suburban Tulsa, said statements from local police. Investigators suspected that Jeremiah had shot Sara and then himself.
Continue reading...Report: Trump’s Rush for New Air Force One Drove Up Risks – Newser
- Report: Trump's Rush for New Air Force One Drove Up Risks Newser
- Inside the Rushed Effort to Get Trump His New Air Force One The New York Times
- Opinion | Surprise, surprise. Trump’s Qatar Force One already has issues. The Washington Post
- Trump flew from Turkey on older Air Force One after credible threat from Iran and its proxies CBS News
- Report: Trump switched planes in Turkey over ‘credible threat’ by Iranian proxies The Times of Israel
Christian school chaplain wins settlement after firing over LGBTQ sermon – Fox News
America has few good options for a “massive attack” on Iran – The Economist
- America has few good options for a “massive attack” on Iran The Economist
- Policy expert on Trump reversing course on plans for large-scale attack against Iran NPR
- As signals of a ‘massive’ US attack mount, experts skeptical it will break Iran The Hill
- Why Trump’s Iran Threats Don’t Work The Free Press
- Trump Meets With Top Advisers as He Weighs a Major Escalation in Iran The New York Times
Romania blames Russia as military shoots down third drone – politico.eu
- Romania blames Russia as military shoots down third drone politico.eu
- Romania shoots down third Russian drone, as president calls breaches 'intolerable' Reuters
- Romania summons Russia’s ambassador after downing third drone since Friday The Guardian
- Romanian jet shoots down drone entering country's airspace for third day in a row France 24
- Romanian forces shoot down third drone in three days Euronews.com
The Accidental Hero Who Faced Down India’s Government – The New York Times
- The Accidental Hero Who Faced Down India’s Government The New York Times
- How Abhijeet Dipke became the face of India's first Gen Z protest movement, and won Reuters
- Anna to Delhi via Boston: The ‘cockroach’ who sparked a metamorphosis The Times of India
- "Just The Beginning, Long Way To Go": Abhijeet Dipke's Morning Video Post NDTV
- A recent BU grad caused a political earthquake in India with his Cockroach party NBC Boston
UNESCO adds France’s D-Day landing beaches, Greece’s Mount Olympus to World Heritage List – AP News
- UNESCO adds France's D-Day landing beaches, Greece's Mount Olympus to World Heritage List AP News
- Joy in Greece as Mount Olympus joins Unesco list of world heritage sites The Guardian
- Normandy's D-Day World War Two beaches become UNESCO heritage site Reuters
- UNESCO adds Normandy's D-Day landing beaches to World Heritage List France 24
- D-Day beaches now part of UNESCO World Heritage List Le Monde.fr
Typhoon Noul weakens after making landfall, brings heavy rain to southern China – AP News
Ukraine strikes Iranian vessels in Caspian Sea, Tehran accuses Kyiv of ‘hostile and criminal act’ – CNBC
Unreleased Documentary Footage Captures Graham’s Obsessive Push for Iran War – WSJ
- Unreleased Documentary Footage Captures Graham’s Obsessive Push for Iran War WSJ
- Graham called yearslong push for war with Iran ‘the best thing I’ve ever done’ in new footage CNN
- Report: Netanyahu talked Graham out of lobbying Trump to join war on Hezbollah; late senator doubted Kushner, Witkoff The Times of Israel
- Lindsey Graham’s Scathing Verdict on Trump’s Goons Revealed The Daily Beast
- Newly-uncovered footage offers behind-the-scenes look at Lindsey Graham's career The Jerusalem Post
Lebanese displaced by war turn to satellites to check their homes – NPR
Watch: At the scene of Berlin Pride attack as manhunt continues
A 21-year-old suspect has been identified by police, but he has not been found.