Gaza protests under way in Europe as arrests made in London
Protests take place in Barcelona, Rome, Lisbon and London, where police made more than 100 arrests.
Person killed in drone attack as Ukraine accuses Russia of targeting passenger trains
Two trains were hit in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region, killing one and injuring about 30 others, officials say
Two Russian drones struck trains at a station in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region, killing one person and injuring about 30 others, officials said on Saturday, with Ukraine’s foreign minister accusing Moscow of deliberately hitting passenger trains.
“A brutal Russian drone strike on the railway station in Shostka, Sumy region,” wrote the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Telegram, posting a video of a wrecked, burning passenger carriage and others with their windows blown out.
Continue reading...Mysterious drone flights in NATO airspace have caused alarm across Europe. Here’s what we know – AP News
- Mysterious drone flights in NATO airspace have caused alarm across Europe. Here's what we know AP News
- Vladimir Putin is testing the West—and its unity The Economist
- Germany's Merz: We assume Russia is behind drone incursions Reuters
- The West is waking up to the Russian drone onslaught The Telegraph
- NATO allies clash after Russian jets breach airspace, testing alliance resolve Fox News
At least 30 injured in Russian strike on railway station, Zelensky says
Preliminary reports indicate that train staff and passengers were at the site of the strike, he says.
Japan’s ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely to become first female PM – Politico
- Japan’s ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely to become first female PM Politico
- Japan Is Set for Its First Female Prime Minister The New York Times
- Japan gears up for ‘Takaichi trade’ as first female leader prepares for power Financial Times
- Who is Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi? BBC
- Takaichi Win to Support Japanese Stocks, Weigh on Yen, Bonds Bloomberg.com
White House official inadvertently reveals plans to send elite army unit to Portland
Anthony Salisbury displayed chat about deployment of 82nd airborne division on cell phone while in Minnesota
A senior White House official accidentally leaked details of plans to send an elite army unit to Portland, in the latest intelligence leak by the Trump administration.
Anthony Salisbury, a top deputy to Stephen Miller, the influential White House policy adviser, was observed using Signal in a public place to discuss a plan to deploy the army’s 82nd airborne division to Portland, the Democratic-run Oregon city which Donald Trump has repeatedly castigated as being “war-ravaged”.
Continue reading...‘Get serious’ — Russia is already at war with Europe, Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister says – The Kyiv Independent
- 'Get serious' — Russia is already at war with Europe, Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister says The Kyiv Independent
- Putin’s dream of demilitarizing Ukraine has turned into his worst nightmare Atlantic Council
- Europe needs to ‘get serious’ about threat posed to it by Russia, Ukraine minister says The Guardian
- Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy, Merz attend Denmark summit DW
- Ukraine’s Zelensky warns Europe that Russia is looking to ‘escalate’ war South China Morning Post
London’s royal parks closed due to strong winds; Scotland hit by power cuts and travel disruption – Storm Amy as it happened
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The Environment Agency has issued two flood alerts where “flooding is expected” for Keswick Campsite in the Lake District and locations near the River Ure, particularly around Boroughbridge Camping and Caravanning Site in North Yorkshire.
“Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water,” it advises.
Continue reading...Shock in Gaza as Trump appears to welcome Hamas response to US peace plan
Hamas agreed to release the hostages and to the idea of handing over governing Gaza to Palestinian technocrats, but did not give a clear response to many other elements.
Shock in Gaza as Trump appears to welcome Hamas response to US peace plan
Hamas agreed to release the hostages and to the idea of handing over governing Gaza to Palestinian technocrats, but did not give a clear response to many other elements.
British teenager dies in car crash months after being freed from Dubai jail for sex with girl, 17
Marcus Fakana, 19, died in hospital after police pursued a vehicle in Tottenham, London, which was then involved in a collision
A British teenager who was jailed in Dubai for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl while they were on holiday has died in a car crash three months after he was released, a campaign group has said.
Marcus Fakana, 19, died in hospital in the early hours of Friday after police pursued a vehicle in Tottenham, north London.
Continue reading...Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas responds to peace plan – Axios
- Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas responds to peace plan Axios
- Israel and Hamas Say They’ll Work With Trump’s Gaza Plan, but Gaps Remain The New York Times
- Trump claimed victory after Hamas’ response to ceasefire plan, boxing in Netanyahu CNN
- Trump moves closer to Middle East peace — and maybe the Nobel Prize NBC News
- Hamas Agrees to Trump Plan, Shutdown Day 4, Medicaid Cuts NPR
India vs Pakistan – ICC Women’s World Cup: Match time, handshake row, rain
While both teams want to 'focus on the game', regional politics may take the attention away from cricket in Colombo.
For the New Archbishop of Canterbury, Nursing Roots Could Bring a Pastoral Sensibility – The New York Times
- For the New Archbishop of Canterbury, Nursing Roots Could Bring a Pastoral Sensibility The New York Times
- Sarah Mullally: Choice of new Archbishop of Canterbury met "with sorrow" by conservative group Gafcon BBC
- Cardinal Koch congratulates Archbishop-designate of Canterbury Sarah Mullally Vatican News
- The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion shares a message of welcome to the next Archbishop of Canterbury Anglican Communion News Service
- Woman appointed Archbishop of Canterbury in a historic first for the Church of England CNN
Trapped in Tunisia
Caught between two worlds, migrants in Tunisia fight the elements and the authorities as they strive to reach Europe.
What we know about Hamas’ response to Trump’s Gaza peace plan
Hamas accepted parts of US President Trump’s 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan but wants more talks on several key points.
Netanyahu under pressure as Trump pushes Gaza deal with Hamas
US president Donald Trump's order to halt fire in Gaza has forced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ban his m
Hopes and fears in Gaza and Israel over potential ceasefire
Hopes are growing of an end to the Israel-Gaza war, but it remains to be seen if the two sides can agree a ceasefire.
Chelsea vs Liverpool 2-1: English Premier League – as it happened
All our updates from our live text commentary stream, including updates from Man Utd and Arsenal through the day.
Turkey says 137 Gaza flotilla activists to arrive in Istanbul – Reuters
- Turkey says 137 Gaza flotilla activists to arrive in Istanbul Reuters
- Israel says it has deported 137 flotilla activists to Turkey amid large protests CBS News
- Live Updates: Trump believes ceasefire deal in final stages The Jerusalem Post
- Turkey to send plane to Israel to evacuate Gaza 140 flotilla activists Ynetnews
- 137 Gaza flotilla activists deported to Turkey; Israel says several countries showing 'reluctance to accept flights' The Times of Israel