ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup ‘travel advisory’
Groups warn of 'deteriorating human rights' in call for US visitors' protection; White House decries 'scare tactics'.
Operation Epic Failure – Robert Reich | Substack
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Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist draws international condemnation
Lebanese PM calls attack that killed Amal Khalil a ‘war crime’, with rescuers attempting to free her also targeted
Israel’s killing of a prominent Lebanese journalist in a double-tap strike has been greeted with international outrage as Lebanon’s prime minister described the attack as a “war crime”.
Amal Khalil, 43, who worked for al-Akhbar newspaper, was buried on Thursday. She was killed in what colleagues described as a sustained attack by Israeli forces, with rescuers attempting to dig her out of the rubble of a building also targeted and prevented from providing life-saving assistance.
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Huge chunk of glacier blocks Everest route in peak climbing season
Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world's highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.
Iran’s exiled crown prince splashed with red liquid after railing against ceasefire – The Times of Israel
- Iran’s exiled crown prince splashed with red liquid after railing against ceasefire The Times of Israel
- Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi splattered with red liquid in Berlin AP News
- Son of former Shah of Iran appeals to Western countries for support Reuters
- Reza Pahlavi calls for regime change in Iran on Berlin visit DW.com
- Iran’s Exiled Crown Prince Splattered With Red Liquid in Berlin Bloomberg.com
My five-minute phone call with President Trump
Sarah Smith asked the president about King Charles's upcoming visit, the state of the so-called special relationship and the war with Iran.
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hails frontline position as ‘strongest in a year’ – The Guardian
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- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv says it is in strongest frontline position ‘in a year’ due to drone tactics The Independent
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- Ukraine says it is in ‘strongest frontline position in a year’ as Russian advance grinds to a halt The Independent
How bad is Lamine Yamal’s injury? Will he make Spain’s World Cup opener?
Lamine Yamal's season is over for Barcelona, but Spain fans await injury update on when star will play 2026 World Cup.
EU approves a $106B loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto – AP News
Philippines’ ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity – The Guardian
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- Ex-Philippine President Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges AP News
- ICC rules that Philippine ex-President Duterte must stand trial for murder Reuters
- Philippine ex-president Duterte to stand trial as ICC confirms crimes against humanity charges BBC
- ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I confirms all charges against Rodrigo Roa Duterte and commits him to trial | International Criminal Court
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $111bn takeover
The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.
Lebanese villagers replace IDF-gifted Jesus statue after soldier incident – The Jerusalem Post
- Lebanese villagers replace IDF-gifted Jesus statue after soldier incident The Jerusalem Post
- Israeli Soldiers Sentenced to Jail for Damaging Jesus Statue in Lebanon The New York Times
- Israeli soldier's desecration of crucifix in south Lebanon draws condemnation Reuters
- Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon BBC
- Two Israeli soldiers jailed over smashing of Jesus statue in Lebanon village The Guardian
Israeli fire kills five in Gaza and the West Bank, medics say – Reuters
- Israeli fire kills five in Gaza and the West Bank, medics say Reuters
- Israeli strikes in Gaza kill five, local officials say – as it happened The Guardian
- Israeli strikes kill eight Palestinians in Gaza, first responders say BBC
- Israeli strike kills five in Gaza, including three children Al Jazeera
- IDF strikes in Gaza kill six, including three children, Health Ministry says Haaretz
South African police chief suspended over $20m health contract
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.
US-Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back into poverty, UN warns
Disruption to fuel and fertiliser supplies due to the Strait of Hormuz closure will hit crop yields, UNDP chief warns.
Journalist recalls Israeli strike killing Amal Khalil in southern Lebanon
Journalist Zainab Faraj recalled the final moments of fellow journalist Amal Khalil.
UK and French governments sign a 3-year deal to curb migrant crossings in English Channel – AP News
- UK and French governments sign a 3-year deal to curb migrant crossings in English Channel AP News
- UK, France agree 3‑year deal to curb Channel crossings DW.com
- UK to pay for French officers to deport asylum seekers from war-torn countries The Guardian
- UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal BBC
- UK to pay France up to $892 million in deal to reduce migrant crossings Reuters
Russia warns European states against hosting French nuclear bomber planes – Reuters
- Russia warns European states against hosting French nuclear bomber planes Reuters
- Nuclear deterrence returns to Europe – the continent prepares for war Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
- Moscow to factor in France’s nuclear deployment plans in Europe Caliber.Az
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Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $111bn takeover
Attention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger's impact.