- 2 U.S. service members missing after military exercises in Morocco NPR
- 1 missing U.S. soldier jumped into water to try to save another, search continues in Morocco, officials say CBS News
- Massive search continues for two missing US soldiers in Morocco Yahoo
- Missing U.S. Soldiers Thought to Have Fallen Into the Ocean in Morocco The Daily Beast
- 2 U.S. Service Members Are Missing After Military Exercise in Morocco The New York Times
North Korean side to make rare trip to South Korea
A team of North Korean footballers will make a rare visit to South Korea later this month.
Japan sees largest protest in support of pacifist constitution as PM Takaichi pushes revisions
Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi has called for discussions to revise the constitution, saying it should ‘reflect the demands of the times’
Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has called for “advanced discussions” on revising the pacifist constitution, as large demonstrations were held nationwide to oppose any changes to the country’s supreme law.
Speaking during an official visit to Vietnam, Takaichi said the constitution, which was written by US occupation forces after the second world war, “should periodically be updated to reflect the demands of the times”.
Continue reading...Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship – BBC
- Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship BBC
- British cruise ship passenger in intensive care after three die in suspected hantavirus outbreak BBC
- Three cruise ship passengers dead, others ill after suspected hantavirus outbreak. Here’s what we know CNN
- 3 Dead of Suspected Hantavirus Infections on Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says The New York Times
- Three passengers dead after suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship | Cape Verde The Guardian
Antisemitism ‘allowed to come into the open’ says Bondi victim’s daughter
Sheina Gutnick was the first person to give evidence at the royal commission investigating the attack.
What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops – AP News
- What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops AP News
- The loss of 5,000 US troops in Germany is just the tip of the challenge facing Europe CNN
- German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced Reuters
- Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal ‘anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next NPR
- Germany and Europe Have Bigger Trump Problems Than U.S. Troop Withdrawal WSJ
Unsettled Kremlin tightens security around Putin amid assassinations and coup fears, intel report says – CNN
- Unsettled Kremlin tightens security around Putin amid assassinations and coup fears, intel report says CNN
- Vladimir Putin hunkers down for fear of assassination Financial Times
- Russia tightens Putin security amid assassination fears as president retreats to bunkers - report i24NEWS
- Putin Retreats to Bunkers Following Deaths of Iranian Leaders AsatuNews.co.id
- Putin missing for 9 days amid Moscow outages 112.ua
Rare comet to flash through New Zealand skies – before it disappears for 170,000 years
Over the next two weeks stargazers have a chance to spot the blue-green orb and smudgy tail of comet known as C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS
A comet formed on the edges of the solar system will grace southern skies over the next fortnight, giving viewers a rare chance to glimpse it before it disappears from view for another 170,000 years.
The comet – known as C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS – had been travelling through the northern hemisphere but has “swung around the sun” and is now visible in the south, said Josh Aoraki, an astronomer at Te Whatu Stardome in Auckland, New Zealand.
Continue reading...Three more protesters executed in Iran – ایران اینترنشنال
- Three more protesters executed in Iran ایران اینترنشنال
- Iran executes three men involved in January protests, local media reports The Times of Israel
- The teenagers on death row for daring to defy Tehran regime The Times
- Iran executes three men accused of collaborating with Israeli Mossad Middle East Eye
- Iran's Regime Escalates Repression: Death Sentences, Executions, and Torture Mark New Phase of Crackdown irannewsupdate.com
Australia begins hearings into Bondi Beach attack and rising antisemitism – Reuters
- Australia begins hearings into Bondi Beach attack and rising antisemitism Reuters
- Bondi Beach shooting: Royal commission interim report says gun reform should be prioritised BBC
- Australian Jews recount harrowing stories at Bondi massacre inquiry’s 1st public hearing The Times of Israel
- 'Tax on Jews to keep them safe': Impact of antisemitism on kids heard at inquiry Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Antisemitism 'allowed to come into the open' says Bondi victim's daughter BBC
Rubio expected to meet with Pope Leo amid Trump’s clash with pontiff on Iran – The Washington Post
- Rubio expected to meet with Pope Leo amid Trump’s clash with pontiff on Iran The Washington Post
- Marco Rubio to visit Rome, reportedly to ‘thaw’ US relations with Pope and Meloni The Guardian
- Rubio Plans Italy Visit After Trump’s Clashes With Meloni, Pope Bloomberg.com
- Vance Loses Out to Rubio in Major Diplomatic Snub The Daily Beast
- US’s Rubio to visit Italy after Trump’s spats with Meloni, Pope Leo politico.eu
News live: Bell says royal commission will look at ‘ugly displays of hostility’ towards Jewish Australians as hearings begin
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Jim Chalmers says next Tuesday’s budget will not extend the 26 cent fuel tax cut beyond June.
But with Australia “hostage” to the wild swings in global oil prices amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, the treasurer said there was “a range of contingencies” prepared to help support households and the economy from any escalating damage as a result of the Middle East conflict.
The budget will be calibrated for the conditions, but it will also still be consistent with our ambitions.
The election began a year of delivery, and the budget will begin a year of more ambitious reform, reform which is made more not less, urgent by global inflation and global economic uncertainty.
Continue reading...The Devil Wears Prada 2 struts to stunning $233m opening weekend at box office
Sequel a rare example of female-skewing movie leading the North American summer offerings – and highest opening weekend yet for a Meryl Streep film
Gird your loins: The Devil Wears Prada 2 has had a huge opening weekend at the box office, making $233m (£171m, A$323m) worldwide from an overwhelmingly female audience.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 earned $77m at the North American box office, and $156.6m internationally. In the US and Canada, the sequel bumped Michael to second place, though the musical biopic held on in its second weekend to earn $54m, falling only 44%.
Continue reading...China Seeks an Advantage With Both Trump and Iran as War Evolves – The New York Times
- China Seeks an Advantage With Both Trump and Iran as War Evolves The New York Times
- What China is learning from the US war in Iran vox.com
- Iran War Boosts a Fast-Growing Chinese Industry: Turning Coal Into Stuff WSJ
- Trump's war against Iran offers an opening for China NBC News
- Will the Iran war amplify the ‘second China shock’? Financial Times
Illegal ‘free party’ at French military site draws up to 40,000 ravers
Tens of thousands of partygoers gathered for an illegal “free party” at a military firing range near Bourges.
America’s Pacific Allies Train to Face Down China Together – WSJ
- America’s Pacific Allies Train to Face Down China Together WSJ
- Green Berets Deploy Ship-Killing Drone in Luzon Strait Maritime Strike Exercise USNI News
- US, Philippines deploy anti-ship missile system in Batanes near Taiwan for war games Reuters
- US Army tests fresh drones, 3D printers at ‘Balikatan’ drill in the Philippines Defense News
- Balikatan 2026: U.S. Marines execute air delivery resupply [Image 2 of 4] DVIDS
US calls Taiwan ‘trusted and capable’ partner, praises its ties with Eswatini – Reuters
- US calls Taiwan 'trusted and capable' partner, praises its ties with Eswatini Reuters
- Taiwan president defiant as he begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat' Reuters
- Taiwan Outfoxes China in Test of Wills Over Tiny African Country WSJ
- Taiwan's Lai lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance NPR
- Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip BBC
Iran war live: Tehran warns Trump’s Hormuz mission will violate ceasefire
Iran protests as Trump announces 'Project Freedom' to escort stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalised in ‘critical but stable’ condition
Spokesperson calls former New York City mayor ‘a fighter’ but does not say cause of his hospitalization
Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, has been hospitalised and is in a “critical but stable condition”, his spokesperson said on Sunday evening.
Ted Goodman, the spokesperson, posted on social media: “Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he’s fighting with that same level of strength as we speak. We do ask that you join us in prayer for America’s Mayor Rudy Giuliani.”
Continue reading...European leaders converge on Armenia as Russia looks on
Two European summits are being held in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the region.