Flávio Bolsonaro denies fleeing Brazil after landing in Miami
The defeated Brazilian candidate claims to be the victim of a coup d’état and political persecution, recycling unsubstantiated allegations of “electoral fraud”.
Albania imposes $6,000 fine for demonstrators present at a protest that turns violent
The fine – six times the average monthly salary – will apply to people present at violent protests, even if they don’t personally commit violent acts
Albania has introduced fines of more than $6,000 for demonstrators who participate in a protest that turns violent, even if they don’t personally commit violent acts, as the government tries to clamp down on the gatherings calling for the prime minister’s resignation.
The capital, Tirana, has been racked by months of anti-government protests that in recent days have deteriorated into pitched battles between the security forces and protesters.
Continue reading...Riot police deployed in Madrid as protests erupt over deadly train crash
A deadly train crash fuelled anger in Spain as far-right demonstrators clashed with police
Israelis rally for Jewish-Arab government after election gains
Israelis rallied for a Jewish-Arab gov’t after parties representing Israel’s Arab citizens made gains in the election.
Europe’s youth is on the march – but does anything actually unite them?
The last month has seen youth-driven demonstrations across Europe. What connects them?
Australian SAS officers knew about unlawful ‘throwdowns’ on dead Afghans, report says
Nothing done to stop planting weapons on dead Afghans, ADF inspector says, as ‘breakdown of command’ allowed ‘egregious behaviour’
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Some Australian SAS officers knew that soldiers under their command were using “throwdowns” – planting weapons on dead Afghan civilians to portray them as combatants – but did nothing to stop the unlawful practice, a previously unpublished military report has said.
Posted online this week, the executive summary of a 2021 investigation into the “cultural context” of the special operations command by the inspector general of the Australian Defence Force (IGADF) is scathing about the “breakdown of command” and the erosion of military discipline during special forces operations in Afghanistan, which “resulted in episodes of potential and actual egregious behaviour”.
Continue reading...No clear winner in Israel election with nearly 90 percent of votes counted
Netanyahu's right-wing bloc leads but is falling short of the votes needed to form a government.
Iran war live: Tehran presses 7-day Hormuz plan; Trump denies peace talks
Araghchi says Iran is in close contact with mediators on ideas to implement its seven-day plan to reopen Hormuz strait.
King Charles III can’t escape Britain’s role in slavery as he tours Caribbean nations – PBS
- King Charles III can't escape Britain's role in slavery as he tours Caribbean nations PBS
- King Charles faces renewed calls for slavery apology, reparations on Caribbean tour: "Pay us what you owe us" CBS News
- See King Charles unleash surprising dance moves at Bahamas parade USA Today
- King Charles dances through Junkanoo Parade and laughs at his boxing champion makeover in the Bahamas Yahoo
- King Charles Gets Into the Bahamian Spirit As He Dances With Locals at a Festive Parade—See the Video Harper's BAZAAR
Romania extends pre-trial detention of far-right politician Calin Georgescu
The Bucharest court has extended the pre-trial detention of Calin Georgescu by 30 days, appealing a lower court ruling.
Building boom puts 300,000 people in the path of potential Himalayan disasters
The construction of tourism facilities, housing, and infrastructure has surged in parts of Nepal and India's Uttarakhand.
Radicals bring life in America’s largest city to screeching halt and vandalize 9/11 Memorial – Fox News
- Radicals bring life in America's largest city to screeching halt and vandalize 9/11 Memorial Fox News
- Brooklyn Bridge protesters shut down traffic over Marble Hill ICE shooting, arrests made ABC7 New York
- NYPD arrests 14 anti-ICE protesters for blocking traffic on Brooklyn Bridge New York Daily News
- ICE protesters block traffic on Brooklyn Bridge: ‘Stop shooting us’ PIX11
- ICE protesters shut down traffic on Brooklyn Bridge in response to Marble Hill shooting Yahoo
As US ties fray, Europe plans first undersea cable link to Greenland – Ars Technica
- As US ties fray, Europe plans first undersea cable link to Greenland Ars Technica
- EU’s new Arctic strategy signals shift in its geopolitical mindset The Conversation
- IUCN calls for nature and people to guide implementation of the EU Arctic Strategy International Union for Conservation of Nature
- Hybrid threats and the growing risk of escalation in the Arctic European Leadership Network
- [Arctic Maritime Strategy] The Economics of North Atlantic Security: Energy, Infrastructure and Defense Investment https://economy.ac/
UN experts sound alarm at excessive use of force in French student protests
UN experts have condemned police crackdowns, warning they deter demonstrators from exercising their rights.
Spain train crash kills at least 68 as witnesses describe devastating scenes – CNN
- Spain train crash kills at least 68 as witnesses describe devastating scenes CNN
- What caused the deadly train crash in Spain? What we know so far CNN
- High-speed train collision kills at least 68 in Spain’s second deadly rail crash this year The Boston Globe
- Spain’s Sánchez declares three days of mourning after at least 68 killed in Toledo train crash The Guardian
- At least 68 people dead in Spain's second major train crash this year Reuters
Girl seriously injured in wolf attack at German wildlife park
The eight-year-old was in an enclosure with other children and a staff member when she was attacked.
Girl seriously injured in wolf attack at German wildlife park
The eight-year-old was in an enclosure with other children and a staff member when she was attacked.
DHS bans Swiss cyber firm from federal systems – Federal News Network
DHS bans Swiss cyber firm from federal systems Federal News Network
New book makes fiery claims about Jared Kushner’s finances in Trump’s first term
Kushner threatens to sue, denying allegations that two slush funds were set up to influence his Middle East role
A new book containing incendiary claims about Jared Kushner’s financial dealings during Donald Trump’s first term has ignited a political and media firestorm.
The book by author Matthew Cole is called Princes and Thieves: Jared Kushner and Mohamed bin Zayed’s Secret Plot to Remake the Middle East and was released in the US this week. An excerpt was published by Vanity Fair last Thursday, and immediately drew a furious response from Kushner, who called its claims “completely insane”. The book contains numerous allegations about Kushner, whose father-in-law is Trump and who has served as one of his top diplomatic envoys in the Middle East – the most explosive of which are claims linking him to huge bank accounts allegedly funded by Gulf states.
Continue reading...High-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain
The crash, between a moving train and another that was stopped further up the track, was caused by an "inexplicable" error, the transport minister said.