Witkoff says peace talks have been ‘very meaningful’ in Ukraine
Witkoff says peace talks have been ‘very meaningful’ in Ukraine
German far-right set for big win in eastern state – projections
Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win more than 44% of the vote, far ahead of the conservative CDU on 18.4%.
Far-right AfD wins key German state election but falls just short of majority
Alternative für Deutschland surges to victory in Saxony-Anhalt as Friedrich Merz’s CDU slumps to disastrous result
The populist, far-right, anti-immigration Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has surged to a resounding victory in a crucial state election in Germany, but fell just short of winning a majority in its quest to form the country’s first far-right state government since the second world war.
The party of Germany’s unpopular chancellor Friedrich Merz, the Christian Democrats (CDU), slumped to a disastrous result in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.
Continue reading...Sabalenka through to US Open quarterfinals
Tennis's two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka into last-eight at US Open after beating Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3.
Algerian boy found dead after four days trapped in a well
Rescuers in Algeria have recovered the body of 10-year-old Ayoub, who died after being trapped in a well.
Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 and maintain perfect start
Gunners pass stiffest test so far in the defence of their Premier League title as they hit back after going behind.
Photos: UN urges global aid after China, Nepal floods kill over 1,300
UN launches $50m appeal to aid over 84,000 flood survivors in Nepal amid cholera threat and sanitation challenges.
F1 leader Kimi Antonelli wins Italian GP after epic charge from the back
Antonelli's sensational race from 19th to the win at Monza makes him the first Italian to claim the title in 60 years.
Energy secretary says US might not reach nuclear agreement with Iran
Chris Wright tells ABC there ‘may not’ be an agreement that would prevent Iran from having nuclear weapons
US energy secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday morning that the US may not be able to reach a nuclear agreement with Iran that would prevent the country from having nuclear weapons.
Asked on ABC on Sunday morning about any sign of such a deal, as negotiations appear stalled and the US-Israel war on Iran continues, Wright said: “There may not be a nuclear agreement.”
Continue reading...Lavrov Warns That Germany Is Moving Toward War With Russia – Bloomberg.com
- Lavrov Warns That Germany Is Moving Toward War With Russia Bloomberg.com
- Germany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport NPR
- Germany plans anti-sabotage shield after airport drone attack Reuters
- EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany BBC
- Germany plans anti-drone shield over Leipzig attack — report dw.com
Jamaican delegates arrive in UK to hand slavery reparations petition to King Charles
Slavery’s legacy continues ‘to deprive our country and our people’, says minister, as group prepares to appeal to Jamaica’s head of state
A landmark petition is to be handed to King Charles by Jamaica over slavery reparations, aiming to confront historical crimes that still disadvantage former British colonies, the Caribbean nation’s culture minister has said.
The petition will be lodged with Charles, Jamaica’s head of state, on Monday.
Continue reading...Palestinian farmers battle settler sabotage to save Hebron crops, livestock
West Bank farmers defy daily settler attacks, sheep theft, and military restrictions to protect their land.
Iran warns of ‘faster, heavier, more painful response’ to US attacks
The comments came a day after Washington said it had struck Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran's attacks on US warships in the region.
Trump official says ‘there may not be a nuclear agreement’ with Iran
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright's comments could signal that US hopes for a nuclear deal are dimming.
Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez star as Barcelona run riot at Valencia
Lamine Yamal scored twice and Fermin Lopez shone as Barcelona romped to a 5-0 win at La Liga strugglers Valencia.
Dozens feared trapped in collapsed building in Delhi
As many as 50 people are thought to have been inside the five-storey hostel when it came down.
UK police face questions over anti-migrant protests by masked demonstrators – ft.com
- UK police face questions over anti-migrant protests by masked demonstrators ft.com
- Masked men block traffic to UK’s Port of Dover in apparent anti-immigrant protest cnn.com
- Port demonstrations prompt questions for authorities and government ft.com
- Police slow to respond to Dover protest, says council boss BBC
- Who is ‘Danny Tommo’, the man behind Port of Dover protests? thetimes.com
Jamaican officials to bring reparations petition to King Charles – BBC
- Jamaican officials to bring reparations petition to King Charles BBC
- Jamaican delegates arrive in UK to hand slavery reparations petition to King Charles The Guardian
- Jamaica takes its case for reparations for Britain’s role in slavery to King Charles III The Hill
- Jamaica to file slavery reparations petition during UK visit Al Jazeera
- British Museum to hold talks with slavery campaigners over artefacts’ return The Telegraph
Starlink next door could loosen Iran’s grip on internet – Iran International
Starlink next door could loosen Iran’s grip on internet Iran International
Iran touts military response as US maintains blockade, hits tankers
Tehran says time for proportionate retaliation is over after a US strike on Iranian tankers inside the blockade line.