What is the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza?
Hundreds of people from 44 countries are sailing dozens of vessels carrying aid for Gaza in the largest flotilla yet.
Israel “military does not agree” with taking over Gaza City
“They're calling on reserves, and they cannot maintain this for the long term.”
Israel committing genocide in Gaza, scholars group says
Leading genocide scholars formally declare that Israel’s war on Gaza meets the UN’s definition of genocide.
Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world’s top scholars on the crime say
International Association of Genocide Scholars resolution backed by 86% of members who voted
An overwhelming majority of members of the world’s leading genocide scholars’ association have backed a resolution stating that Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of the crime.
Eighty-six per cent of those who voted in the 500-member International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) supported the motion. The resolution states that “Israel’s policies and actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide in article II of the United Nations convention for the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide (1948).”
Continue reading...Narendra Modi hails India’s energy ties with Russia despite US anger – Financial Times
- Narendra Modi hails India’s energy ties with Russia despite US anger Financial Times
- India's Modi cozies up with Putin, Xi in statement against Trump 'bullying' Fox News
- Behind the smiles with Putin, Modi and Xi at China summit CNBC
- Modi says Russia and India stand together even in difficult times Reuters
- Car rides and hand-holding: Putin, Modi and Xi send Trump a message at China summit NBC News
Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola: ‘It is very important for people to speak out’
Woman who testified at producer’s trial says despite mixed verdict she is proud to have stood up and told her story
Victims of sexual crimes and #MeToo harassment have, on multiple fronts, seen setbacks in the US in recent months.
The movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is now looking at a third trial on sexual assault charges after previous cases delivered mixed results for his victims. A high-profile case of federal racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking against the rapper Sean Combs returned a verdict only on lesser charges.
Continue reading...Are they really ‘masterminds’?
A lot of people accused of wrongdoing in the news get called a 'mastermind'. We can do better.
Ten Hag sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after two Bundesliga games in charge
Erik ten Hag now holds the unwanted record of breaking the previous mark for a coach of five matches before dismissal.
The US government does not want any Palestinian to speak
The US denial of visas for Palestinian officials who were to attend the UNGA is meant to silence the Palestinians.
‘We’re winning a battle’: Mexico’s jaguar numbers up 30% in conservation drive
Conservationists hope that in 15 years species will no longer be at risk of extinction in Mexico – but challenges remain
In 2010, Gerardo Ceballos and a group of other researchers set out to answer a burning question: how many jaguars were there in Mexico? They knew there weren’t many. Hunting, loss of habitat, conflict with cattle ranchers and other issues had pushed the population to the brink of extinction.
Ceballos and his team from the National Alliance for Jaguar Conservation (ANCJ) thought there were maybe 1,000 jaguars across the country. They decided to carry out the country’s first census of the animal to find out exactly how many there were. They found 4,100.
Continue reading...Indonesian students defy crackdown after deadly riots, demanding reform – Reuters
- Indonesian students defy crackdown after deadly riots, demanding reform Reuters
- Indonesia’s deadly protests paused but deep resentment remains. Here’s what to know CNN
- Indonesian students gather for protests, defying fear of a crackdown Reuters
- Delivery Driver’s Death Unleashes Rage at Indonesia’s Elites Bloomberg.com
- Indonesia’s Leader Says He Will Bow to Some Protester Demands After Riots The New York Times
More than 250 media outlets protest over Israel murdering Gaza journalists
Media outlets have staged a front page protest to highlight the killings of more than 200 journalists in 22 months.
Deadly earthquake hits Afghanistan: What we know so far
Authorities say more than 800 people have died as floods and rubble hinder rescue efforts.
EU chief plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming – DW
- EU chief plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming DW
- Russia Suspected of Jamming GPS for E.U. Leader’s Plane, Officials Say The New York Times
- Italy considers hiding state flight paths after jamming of von der Leyen plane The Guardian
- Plane carrying EU’s top leader targeted by alleged Russian GPS jamming CNN
- EPP's Manfred Weber: Putin continues the attacks against all of us Euronews.com
Italian dockworkers threaten Israel cargo ban if Gaza flotilla blocked – politico.eu
- Italian dockworkers threaten Israel cargo ban if Gaza flotilla blocked politico.eu
- Greta Thunberg flotilla won't be unloading anything on Gaza's beaches, warns expert Fox News
- Flotilla leaves Barcelona in biggest attempt yet to break Israeli blockade of Gaza CNN
- Aid flotilla taking Greta Thunberg, other activists to Gaza turns around due to stormy weather, organizers say CBS News
- Sumud Flotilla for Gaza forced to turn back due to weather conditions Al Jazeera
Man found dead at Burning Man festival
The man was found "lying in a pool of blood" at the Nevada desert festival on Saturday night, police said.
China Is About to Show Off Its New High-Tech Weapons to the World – WIRED
- China Is About to Show Off Its New High-Tech Weapons to the World WIRED
- On WWII anniversary, China seeks to erase U.S. role in victory The Washington Post
- China to unveil US ship-killing weapons at military parade The Telegraph
- Guns of September: What a Parade May Reveal About China’s Military Modernization The Jamestown Foundation
- On parade in China: Putin, the PLA and purges The Economist
UK Muslims report vandalism, attacks amid controversial flag campaign
Agitators target a mosque and assault Muslims as the St George flag is flown widely following anti-immigration protests.
Houthis fire missile at Israeli-owned tanker after prime minister killed
The missile attack comes amid Houthi pledges to target Israel-linked shipping over its ongoing war in Gaza.
The Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza: Everything you need to know
More than 50 ships are heading to Gaza to challenge Israel’s illegal blockade and deliver urgent humanitarian aid.