- The no-go zone paradox: Chornobyl’s wildlife thrives amid pro-nuclear shift The Guardian
- PHOTO ESSAY: Chernobyl liquidators return to where they faced an invisible enemy AP News
- Scientists are still learning from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster The Economist
- Chornobyl first responder says few survive 40 years on Reuters
- Chernobyl at 40: The lies, the loss and why we can't let go Phys.org
The welcome return of German military might – Financial Times
- The welcome return of German military might Financial Times
- Germany unveils first ever military strategy for Bundeswehr DW.com
- Can the Germans fight? The Economist
- Germany unveils strategy for becoming Europe’s strongest military by 2039 Defense News
- Boris Pistorius, the man preparing Germany for war Le Monde.fr
More than 6 million Somalis face hunger amid climate shocks and conflict
Drought, failed rains, and conflict drive 6.5 million Somalis into hunger; children face acute malnutrition risks.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in occupied West Bank raid
Teenager dies in hospital after Israeli forces shot him with live ammunition in the shoulder, Palestinian media reports.
Dozens of Mexican mafia members arrested in California crackdown
Prosecutors say 43 people indicted on charges including murder, kidnapping, extortion and drug trafficking
More than two dozen members and associates of the Mexican mafia were arrested during an early morning crackdown in southern California, federal authorities said on Thursday.
The FBI and other federal and local agencies executed search and arrest warrants at locations mostly in Orange county, south of Los Angeles, according to the US attorney’s office.
Continue reading...Iran’s Mehr says air defences heard ‘engaging hostile targets’ in Tehran – Reuters
- Iran's Mehr says air defences heard 'engaging hostile targets' in Tehran Reuters
- Iran war live: Air defences engaged over Tehran, reason unclear Al Jazeera
- Israel denies it is attacking Iran after air defenses reportedly fire at 'hostile targets' over Tehran The Times of Israel
- Air defenses activated in Tehran against ‘hostile targets’; Katz: Israel awaiting US green light to resume strikes ynetnews
- US-Iran War Live: Iran activates air defences, engages 'hostile targets', local media reports India Today
Lebanese Christians rejoice over new Christ statue brought by Italian soldiers – OSV News
- Lebanese Christians rejoice over new Christ statue brought by Italian soldiers OSV News
- Israel jails two soldiers who damaged and photographed a Jesus statue in Lebanon CNN
- How a single incident undermines Israel’s religious tolerance reputation The Jerusalem Post
- IDF Replaces Smashed Crucifix In Lebanon, Metes Out Punishment To Guilty Soldier i24NEWS
- Opinion | Israel Is Weaponizing Lebanon’s Diversity The New York Times
Trump tells BBC that King’s visit could ‘absolutely’ help repair relations with UK
In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.
US reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous drug
Step is latest example of shift away from heavy penalisation that has given way to widespread legalisation efforts.
Decapitating cartels? Mexico leans into ‘kingpin strategy’ but at a cost
Under pressure from the US, President Claudia Sheinbaum has authorised military operations to arrest cartel leaders.
Italy slams Trump envoy proposal of taking Iran’s place in World Cup 2026
Italy officials slam suggestion that national football team should replace Iran at World Cup; fans also underwhelmed.
Pope Leo ends Africa tour with prison visit
Pope Leo wrapped up his 10-day four-nation tour of Africa in Equatorial Guinea.
Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships
US president says Tehran hobbled by infighting as Pentagon reportedly briefs mine clearance may take six months
Donald Trump has again said that the US has “total control over the strait of Hormuz”, adding that Iran’s leadership was so hobbled by infighting that it was unclear who was in charge.
But the US president’s claim seemed questionable in the face of the seizure of two container ships by Iranian commandos and a US report warning it could take six months to clear the strait of mines.
Continue reading...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'.
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.
Continue reading...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.
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
- Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hails frontline position as ‘strongest in a year’ The Guardian
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv says it is in strongest frontline position ‘in a year’ due to drone tactics The Independent
- Ukraine’s Second Miracle Year - by Brynn Tannehill The Bulwark
- RUSSIA'S STALLED WAR IN UKRAINE Seymour Hersh | Substack
- Ukraine says it is in ‘strongest frontline position in a year’ as Russian advance grinds to a halt The Independent