US teacher killed after toilet paper prank goes wrong
Jason Hughes's family does not want the students prosecuted after the prank turned into a fatal car accident.
Von der Leyen calls for EU foreign policy to be ‘more realistic and interest-driven’
European Commission head says rules-based system can no longer be relied upon to protect the continent’s interests
Europe can “no longer be a custodian for the old-world order” and needs “a more realistic and interest-driven foreign policy”, the head of the European Commission has said.
Speaking to an audience of EU ambassadors on Monday, Ursula von der Leyen said the union “will always defend and uphold the rules-based system” but could no longer rely on it to defend European interests and shelter the continent from threats.
Continue reading...France preparing to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz when war calms: Macron
French president says 'purely defensive' mission aims to gradually reopen key Gulf waterway amid spike in oil prices.
US senators demand probe into ‘appalling’ attack on girls’ school in Iran
Top Democrats say Minab school bombing that killed at least 170 people 'must be fully and impartially reviewed'.
Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest – BBC
- Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest BBC
- Five Iranian women’s soccer players granted humanitarian visas by Australian government CNN
- 5 Iranian women's soccer players receive asylum in Australia after Trump pressure Fox News
- Five Iran Women soccer players defect with help of police following Asian Cup in Australia - The Athletic The New York Times
- Trump says Australia should grant Iranian women’s soccer team asylum The Washington Post
Roman Abramovich ready to fight UK government over proceeds from £2.5bn Chelsea sale
Russian oligarch says money is his to allocate despite international sanctions imposed on his assets
The Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has stepped up his row with the British government over the £2.5bn proceeds of his sale of Chelsea FC, insisting that the money is his to allocate despite the international sanctions imposed on his assets.
The UK and EU imposed sanctions on Abramovich in 2022, freezing his assets in response to Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, citing his ties to Vladimir Putin’s regime.
Continue reading...US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows
A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows.
Carney calls three by-elections in Canada that could grant him a majority
The Liberal government currently has 169 seats in parliament, just three shy of a majority in Canada's parliament.
Carney calls three by-elections in Canada that could grant him a majority
The Liberal government currently has 169 seats in parliament, just three shy of a majority in Canada's parliament.
Hundreds of teenagers report for duty as Croatia reinstates conscription
Training will cover everything from traditional skills through to drone control and cyberwarfare techniques and countermeasures.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian journalist Amal Shamali in Gaza attack
Shamali, who worked for Qatar Radio, killed in an Israeli air strike on central Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp.
Israeli attacks on Iran fuel sites aim ‘to break resilience of people’
As toxic clouds and rain smother Tehran, analysts say Israel’s aims is to break the resilience of the Iranian people.
RAF jets have taken out two more drones, says Healey – BBC
- RAF jets have taken out two more drones, says Healey BBC
- British aircraft carrier will not be sent to Middle East, say officials Financial Times
- UK preparing aircraft carrier for possible Middle East deployment The Guardian
- Britain’s aircraft carrier may need French escort The Telegraph
- Facts and figures on HMS Prince of Wales as it is prepared for action The Independent
Yorkshire Water receives fresh funding despite sewage fines and pay row
Private equity group EQT to take 42% stake as supplier faces scrutiny over environmental record and CEO’s pay
A leading European investor will pump fresh funding into Yorkshire Water including helping to cover a £600m loan, despite recent heavy sewage fines and a scandal over executive pay at the utility company.
EQT, a Swedish private equity group, said on Monday it would take a 42% stake in Kelda Holdings, the Jersey-registered parent company of Yorkshire Water, which has 5.7 million customers across Yorkshire and parts of the East Midlands and Lincolnshire.
Continue reading...Guinea opposition leader urges ‘direct resistance’ after 40 parties dissolved
Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.
Turkey Says NATO Defenses Shot Down a Second Iranian Missile – The New York Times
- Turkey Says NATO Defenses Shot Down a Second Iranian Missile The New York Times
- Turkey says NATO defences shot down second incoming Iranian missile Reuters
- Turkiye says Iranian ballistic missile intercepted by NATO air defences Al Jazeera
- Erdogan: We have delivered warnings to Iran about missile fire The Times of Israel
- Iran-US war: Israel launches new strikes as Iran missile shot down in Nato airspace The Independent
Fear, uncertainty surround Iran women’s football team’s return home
Players body and activists say the team must be protected while head coach insists the players are eager to return.
Greek-operated tanker with Saudi oil cargo sails through Hormuz, ship tracking data shows – Reuters
- Greek-operated tanker with Saudi oil cargo sails through Hormuz, ship tracking data shows Reuters
- No One, Not Even Beijing, Is Getting Through the Strait of Hormuz CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
- There's another big reason why shipping companies and insurers aren't willing to risk the Strait of Hormuz CNBC
- Middle East conflict hits shipping, oil prices and other international trade stories to know this month The World Economic Forum
- See tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz come to a standstill Reuters
Israel strikes Hezbollah financial institutions as Lebanon calls for talks
Israel strikes Al-Qard al-Hasan branches; Lebanese president says ready to resume negotiations to halt escalation.
It is time for the world to move on without the United States
The US no longer wants to be the guarantor of the world order. It's time the rest of us take this responsibility.