Two CIA agents reportedly killed in car crash in Mexican state of Chihuahua
The presence of US officials in a law enforcement convoy raises questions about respect for Mexico's sovereignty.
Israeli rabbi who bulldozed Gaza honoured as torchbearer
Avraham Zarbiv, known for gleefully documenting his bulldozing of Gaza, was honoured on Israel’s “Independence Day”.
Video: Israeli soldiers sing national anthem on ruins of Lebanese town
Israeli soldiers were seen singing the Israeli national anthem on the ruins of a demolished town in southern Lebanon.
Photos show funerals in Lebanon for Hezbollah fighters, civilians killed before ceasefire – AP News
Itamar Ben-Gvir leaves Independence Day ceremony after being asked to change seats – The Jerusalem Post
- Itamar Ben-Gvir leaves Independence Day ceremony after being asked to change seats The Jerusalem Post
- Around two thousand people, Olim attend OU Jerusalem Independence Day event The Jerusalem Post
- Israel's Independence Day Ceremony would inspire even Pyongyang Haaretz
- Israelis have plenty of reasons for pessimism as their country turns 78 — but they choose hope anyway Jewish Insider
- Under the stars on Mount Herzl, Israel marks 78 years of independence JNS.org
EU to cut Venice Biennale funding over Russia’s participation, Kallas says – politico.eu
- EU to cut Venice Biennale funding over Russia’s participation, Kallas says politico.eu
- Ukraine appeals to Italy not to issue visas to Russian participants in Venice Biennale Yahoo
- At the EU Foreign Affairs Council, Latvia raises the issue of barring Russia from participating in the Venice Biennale and imposing sanctions on representatives closely linked to the Russian political regime who use culture to achieve Russia’s war aims Ārlietu ministrija
- Latvia leads call for Russia to be excluded from Venice Biennale ANSA
- How Pussy Riot Is Challenging Russia’s Return to the Venice Biennale Artnet News
Russian police raid book publisher accused of pushing ‘gay propaganda’
Raid is part of Moscow's hardline social conservatism and clampdown on political life.
From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from Kevin Warsh’s Fed confirmation hearing
He denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and backed "policy regime change" at the central bank.
Nicaragua’s president says Trump ‘mentally deranged’ over war on Iran
Nicaraguan President has criticised his US counterpart Donald Trump, over the war on Iran.
EU foreign ministers reject proposal to suspend association agreement with Israel
A part suspension was tabled by Ireland, Spain and Slovenia but did not receive enough backing from other member states
The EU remains split on imposing sanctions on Israel, despite some member states criticising the country over the plight of Gaza and violence against Palestinians by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
Kaja Kallas, the EU foreign policy chief, said proposals for a part suspension of the EU-Israel association agreement remained on the table but required states to shift their positions to come into force.
Continue reading...US forces detain Iran-linked tanker Tifani with ceasefire talks on edge
Ship, detained under US policy to stop all Tehran-linked vessels, is under sanctions for smuggling Iranian crude.
Japan lifts post-World War II ban on lethal weapons exports – The Washington Post
- Japan lifts post-World War II ban on lethal weapons exports The Washington Post
- ‘Stop sucking up to America’: Japan’s youth rises up to protect pacifist constitution The Guardian
- Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism BBC
- Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports NPR
- Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism The New York Times
Bill banning people born after 2008 from buying tobacco clears UK parliament
Ministers hope tobacco and vapes bill, which will become law next week, will create a ‘smoke-free generation’
A bill banning anyone born after 2008 from buying tobacco in the UK has completed its progress through parliament in a move that ministers hope will create a “smoke-free generation”.
Under the tobacco and vapes bill anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 will never be able to be legally sold tobacco across the UK, in an effort to save lives and reduce the burden on the NHS.
Continue reading...Prolific unregulated sperm donor loses UK legal fight to be named as child’s father
Robert Albon cannot be declared four-year-old’s father because he ran illegal sperm donation business, court rules
A prolific unregulated sperm donor described in the high court as a “highly dangerous man” has lost a legal fight to be named as the father of a child conceived using his sperm.
Robert Albon, who calls himself Joe Donor, was not entitled to be declared the father of a four-year-old child because he was running an illegal sperm donation business, Britain’s most senior family court judge ruled.
Continue reading...Tucker Carlson apologizes for ‘misleading’ people on Trump: ‘We’re implicated in this for sure’ – NBC News
- Tucker Carlson apologizes for 'misleading' people on Trump: 'We're implicated in this for sure' NBC News
- Tucker and Trump’s marriage of convenience heads for divorce court The Guardian
- Opinion | Tucker Carlson’s apology for supporting Trump is just hot air MS NOW
- Tucker Carlson’s Trump Apology Is Too Little, Too Late Rolling Stone
- Tucker Carlson Says He Is ‘Tormented’ by His Past Support for Trump The New York Times
Peru election chief resigns as vote count drags on – Reuters
- Peru election chief resigns as vote count drags on Reuters
- Peru’s election chief steps down amid frustration over long vote count Al Jazeera
- Mining investors jittery about politics in Peru as vote count drags on, analysts say Reuters
- Peruvian court sets May 15 deadline for counting votes in presidential race AP News
- Leftist Holds Shaky Lead in Race to Peru Presidential Runoff Bloomberg.com
Ukraine says Druzhba pipeline running Russian oil to Europe can resume work
Kyiv hopeful pipeline restoration will unblock EU loan, with bloc's foreign policy chief expecting 'positive decision'.
Macron Urges Israel to Drop ‘Territorial Ambitions’ in Lebanon – Bloomberg.com
- Macron Urges Israel to Drop ‘Territorial Ambitions’ in Lebanon Bloomberg.com
- Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won't be intimidated, PM says Reuters
- France is ready to help Lebanon prepare negociations with Israel, Macron says France 24
- France’s Macron and Lebanon’s Salam urge negotiations to shore up ceasefire in Lebanon AP News
- Macron under fire over Iran, Hezbollah policy as Trump admin hosts Israel-Lebanon talks Fox News
Taiwan president blames China for forced cancellation of Eswatini trip
Lai Ching-te abandons visit after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoke overflight permission
Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, has cancelled his trip to Eswatini, the democratic island’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, after his government said several countries had revoked overflight permits because of “intense pressure” from China.
Lai was to leave on Wednesday for the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III’s accession.
Continue reading...Flu vaccine no longer mandatory for soldiers, says US military chief
Pete Hegseth says the decision is based on principle of 'medical autonomy' and criticises the mandate as 'overreaching'.