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US confirms largest airstrike ever launched from an aircraft carrier Greek Reporter18:59
Russia massing troops on Ukraine border—again, Kyiv warns Euromaidan Press18:45
US Navy Super Hornets launched history's 'largest airstrike' from an aircraft carrier — 125,000 … Business Insider15:02
Russians ordered killing of surrendering troops Political Wire12:41
South Korea pitches $18 billion submarine & arms deal to Canada amid US tensions Defense Security Monitor12:54

Severe Weather Events

Barmouth collapse could lead to 'economic and ecological disaster' Coleraine Chronicle11:06
Flash floods cut off inland Australian towns, residents flee to rooftops Times LIVE09:01
UK set to roast in 'hotter than normal' summer as Met Office issues three-month update Birmingham Live07:12
W Papua: 10 dead, 10 missing in flash flood, landslides Antara News16:40
NSW is copping rain and flooding while parts of Australia are in drought. What’s going on? The Conversation (UK)07:35

Tariffs

‘We won’t stop': Walmart reacts to Donald Trump's order to ‘eat the tariffs’ Hindustan Times12:25
Breakfast news: Tariff deal euphoria fades The Motley Fool12:35
BYD & Toyota bringing affordable EVs to the masses CleanTechnica18:37
Walmart says tariffs will drive up prices but avoid panic-buying. Do this instead CNET17:42
Scotch whisky set to become cheaper: Diageo to cut prices in India as UK trade deal slashes… The Times of India15:21

Bitcoin

Is Bitcoin price close to a cycle top? — 5 indicators that help traders decide Cointelegraph18:14
Bitcoin whale James Wynn goes $830M long on BTC, then trims $400M in 90 minutes CoinEdition19:59
Bitcoin breaks records, but Strategy stock stalls: here’s why crypto.news19:13
Bitcoin hits an all-time high at $109,000 – Rally or profit taking next? BeInCrypto16:35
Bitcoin hits all-time high as crypto industry notches political wins PBS Online17:41

Ukraine News

Pistorius slams Trump's diplomacy with Russia The New Voice of Ukraine10:49Russia/Germany Putin Russia

German defence minister says that Trump misjudged his influence on Putin European Pravda11:48Russia/Germany Putin Russia

Media: Trump team opposes Ukraine support pledge and Russia war condemnation in G7 statement European Pravda11:48G7 US/Ukraine Russia

US dilutes G7 statement on Ukraine, avoids calling russia’s invasion ‘Illegal’ Kyiv Post16:19G7 US/Ukraine Russia

Former Ukrainian presidential aide assassinated outside American School at Madrid moments after dropping off his… The New York Sun17:39Spanish Politics Spain Viktor Yanukovych

Ukraine’s ex-presidential aide gunned down in Madrid The New Voice of Ukraine13:11Spanish Politics Spain Viktor Yanukovych

Russian missile attack kills Ukrainian servicemen in training The Straits Times08:37Sumy Russian Military Russia

Six Ukrainian soldiers killed in Russian strike on training exercise BBC09:51Sumy Russian Military Russia

Putin visited Russia’s Kursk region for first time since Moscow said it drove out Ukrainian… The Washington Times17:58Kursk Putin Russia

Putin ‘jokes’ with Russian officials about annexing Ukraine’s Sumy region Meduza17:29Kursk Putin Russia

Gaza

U.N. struggling to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza Las Vegas Review-Journal20:30Israel/Palestine Israel World Conflicts

More than 20 Palestinians martyred, dozens injured in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza at dawn Yemen News Agency (Saba)17:20Israel/Palestine Israel World Conflicts

Israel 'probably' killed Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, Netanyahu says Radio New Zealand20:37Yahya Sinwar Hamas Israel

Israel's Netanyahu says 'it appears' Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was killed Yahoo! UK & Ireland19:20Yahya Sinwar Hamas Israel

Pope Leo appeals for Israel to allow aid into Gaza amid humanitarian crisis Malayala Manorama18:15Pope Leo XIV Israel/Palestine Israel

Children paying price: Pope Leo XIV appeals for Gaza aid as Israeli airstrikes continue The Telegraph, Calcutta14:18Pope Leo XIV Israel/Palestine Israel

Gaza health system 'stretched beyond breaking point' by Israeli offensive and evacuations, WHO… BBC18:18WHO Israel/Palestine Israel

2 of the last functioning hospitals in northern Gaza encircled by Israeli forces, staff say PBS Online15:43WHO Israel/Palestine Israel

Israel targets power generators to paralyze Gaza hospitals: Health Ministry Anadolu Agency11:46Israel/Palestine Global Health Israel

Israeli airstrike targets power generators at Indonesian Hospital in Gaza Anadolu Agency05:34Israel/Palestine Global Health Israel

Joe Biden

Jon Stewart mocks CNN for cashing in on Biden cancer diagnosis MailOnline18:55Jon Stewart CNN Global Health

Jon Stewart mocks Jake Tapper’s Biden decline book: ‘Don’t news people have to tell you what… The Wrap21:35Jon Stewart CNN Global Health

Hegseth starts fresh probe into ‘Disastrous’ Afghanistan pullout Mint03:55Pete Hegseth US/Afghanistan Afghanistan

Pete Hegseth orders investigation into 'catastrophic' withdrawal from Afghanistan under Biden The Blaze00:38Pete Hegseth US/Afghanistan Afghanistan

Biden camp denies cancer was diagnosed earlier amid cover-up claims Al Jazeera03:27US

Biden’s prostate cancer The American Prospect20:06US

MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough admits to Jake Tapper he was ‘Obviously wrong’ about Biden The Wrap20:29Joe Scarborough MSNBC US

Joe Scarborough admits he was 'obviously wrong' about 'best Biden ever' comments Fox News20:09Joe Scarborough MSNBC US

Trump claims ‘treasonous thugs’ hijacked Biden presidency, used ‘Autopen’ to open borders Al.com12:51Donald Trump

Trump says Biden’s handlers used autopen to betray the U.S. The Washington Times17:55Donald Trump

US/Iran

Trump urged to oppose Israeli prep for 'Disastrous' strike on Iran nuclear facilities Common Dreams18:32
Israel reportedly planning to attack Iran: What to know TIME11:49
US army cannot fight against powerful Iran: Yemeni MP Mehr News Agency14:28
Rome to host Iran-US talks on Friday Oman Observer18:24
Oman says 5th round of Iran-US nuclear talks to take place in Rome Anadolu Agency18:18

Cyber Attacks

Dutch citizens advised to keep cash on hand in case of emergency euronews16:07
Facing the cyber threat behind the headlines The National Cyber Security Centre16:18
Marks & Spencer: Selloff after cyberattack opens strong buying opportunity Investing.com UK09:11
Survey finds gaps in cyber threat intel sharing SC Magazine US14:59
Scattered Spider is focus of NCA inquiry into cyber-attacks against UK retailers Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:01

West Bank

UK suspends trade talks with Israel, imposes sanctions NewsBytes10:36Israel Gaza Israel/Palestine

UK freezes trade talks with Israel amid global outrage over ongoing Gaza war The Times of Israel21:47Israel Gaza Israel/Palestine

EU, Arab diplomats come under Israeli fire in occupied West Bank’s Jenin Al Jazeera17:10Jenin Israel Israel/Palestine

Israeli soldiers fire near diplomats on visit to occupied West Bank The New Arab15:59Jenin Israel Israel/Palestine

‘Godmother’ of Israeli settler movement from Louis Theroux documentary now sanctioned by UK Metro.co.uk18:05Louis Theroux Israel/Palestine Israel

UK sanctions 'godmother' of Israeli settler movement featured in Louis Theroux documentary TheJournal.ie10:26Louis Theroux Israel/Palestine Israel

France, U.K., Canada threaten sanctions against Israel Jewish Insider23:25UK/France Israel Gaza

TCanada, U.K., France warn of concrete actions against Israel over military expansion Bowen Island Undercurrent22:20UK/France Israel Gaza

Israeli military kills Palestinian it says is suspected of attack on pregnant woman Yahoo! UK & Ireland18:11Israeli Settlements Israel/Palestine Israel

Israeli woman on way to give birth killed in West Bank attack; baby survives Hindustan Times18:01Israeli Settlements Israel/Palestine Israel

UK Politics

Starmer forced into U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts The Independent17:43Fuel Poverty UK Poverty Keir Starmer

Starmer's U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts 'long overdue' – but thousands could still miss out Big Issue17:29Fuel Poverty UK Poverty Keir Starmer

Ukrainian citizen becomes third person charged over arson attacks on UK Prime Minister's property The Kyiv Independent11:27Arson Keir Starmer UK Crime

Arson of Keir Starmer's property: another Ukrainian appears in court in Britain UNN.ua14:36Arson Keir Starmer UK Crime

Keir Starmer defends 31-month prison sentence for Lucy Connolly after Tory councillor's wife… MailOnline14:34Southport Conservative Party Town Councils

Watch: Starmer backs Lucy Connolly’s 31-month prison sentence for one tweet Guido Fawkes' Blog13:16Southport Conservative Party Town Councils

Zelenskyy reveals topics discussed with Macron and Starmer European Pravda11:48Volodymyr Zelensky Keir Starmer Ukraine

Starmer reaffirms support for Ukraine's position in talks with Russia Interfax-Ukraine08:07Volodymyr Zelensky Keir Starmer Ukraine

Tributes paid as former MEP Patrick O'Flynn dies BBC10:24UKIP European Parliament England

Tributes paid to Patrick O'Flynn in Commons Guido Fawkes' Blog13:06UKIP European Parliament England

United Nations

Ms. Rachel urges world leaders to act to save babies in Gaza Anadolu Agency06:06
Israel's UN ambassador responds to threats from UK, France and Canada Fox News21:17
UN refugee agency voices concern at funding cuts Pajhwok07:05
UN tourism election: What needs to happen now – Urgently? eTurboNews01:21
UN Climate Chief: Climate action is 'really about growth' BusinessGreen16:11

P Diddy

Steve Harvey and Diddy once vacationed in Italy together — Were they friends? Distractify20:08
Sean ‘Diddy' Combs breaks silence in court with unsettling 4-word message Miami Herald20:08
P Diddy mouths startling four-word message to trial audience after Cassie's mum's testimony The Mirror15:29
Drugs and guns found in raid on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Miami home, court told Yahoo! UK & Ireland20:01
Testimonies from Diddy's former assistant, Cassie's mother, and others reveal harrowing new… Business Insider19:53

Hezbollah

Ex-Israel envoy calls to dismantle UN, honors EMT whose daughter died in Hezbollah attack Jerusalem Post23:02
US offers $10 million for tips on Hezbollah in Latin America The Columbian, Washington16:38
Municipal elections: A major step backward L'Orient-Le Jour12:13
Lebanon has 'More' to do on Hezbollah disarming, says US deputy envoy Asharq Al-Awsat14:37
IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist in Tyre Israel National News - Arutz Sheva13:53

UK Poverty

Winter fuel allowance: Sir Keir Starmer wants more pensioners to be eligible in payment axe… The Scotsman12:37Fuel Poverty Keir Starmer UK Politics

Keir Starmer confirms winter fuel payment U-turn after damaging backlash The Mirror18:22Fuel Poverty Keir Starmer UK Politics

Chancellor Rachel Reeves 'could reverse £300 DWP winter fuel payment axe' within weeks Devon Live14:44Fuel Poverty Rachel Reeves Economy

Rachel Reeves 'could reverse £300 DWP winter fuel payment axe' within weeks Stoke-On-Trent Live21:30Fuel Poverty Rachel Reeves Economy

Food bank use nearly doubles in Yorkshire as more families struggle Yorkshire Post14:28UK Food Poverty Food Security Global Issues

Food bank increase 'should be a wake-up call' BBC06:28UK Food Poverty Food Security Global Issues

London food banks expect to see surge in demand BBC06:25UK Food Poverty Food Security Global Issues

Food bank sees donations from supermarkets drop BBC11:52UK Food Poverty Food Security Global Issues

Winter fuel rethink ‘not enough’ as charities and Welsh Tories slam lack of clarity The Pembrokeshire Herald18:35Welsh Politics Wales Keir Starmer

PM's winter fuel shift insufficient, say Welsh Conservatives The Tenby Observer16:22Welsh Politics Wales Keir Starmer

US/Ukraine

Donald Trump reacts after calls with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky Miami Herald19:18US/Russia Putin Russia

Trump says Russia, Ukraine to start ceasefire negotiations after Putin call Fox News19:21US/Russia Putin Russia

‘No deadlines — Nor can there be’: Kremlin on Ukraine peace memo after Trump-Putin call Kyiv Post08:54US/Russia Putin Russia

After Trump’s call to Putin, Ukraine says it is possible to sign peace memorandum with Russia Euromaidan Press22:08US/Russia Putin Russia

Russia, Ukraine starting talks on ceasefire: Trump The North West Star01:07US/Russia Russia Donald Trump

Trump announces immediate Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks after call with putin Outlook India03:18US/Russia Russia Donald Trump

European leaders speak with Trump ahead of phone talks with Putin Anadolu Agency11:21US/Russia Ukraine Donald Trump

Starmer spoke with US and EU leaders ahead of Trump's conversation with Putin: details UNN.ua02:42US/Russia Ukraine Donald Trump

Trump warns he may abandon Ukraine-Russia talks if no progress is made Novinite06:54US/Russia Ukraine Russia

Trump said he will not tighten sanctions against Russia - CNN UNN.ua23:17US/Russia Ukraine Russia

Transgender Issues

Supreme Court ruling used to attack trade unionists Socialist Party14:33
The anti-trans moral panic: Britain’s grotesque obsession Now Then10:34
Woke writer says she'd 'feel great' if her 'blond white' swimmer daughter, 14, was beaten by… MailOnline16:36
What is ‘trans broken arm syndrome’ and how can we help stop it? PinkNews.co.uk16:00
Activists denounce Ireland's trans healthcare system ahead of Dublin protest GCN15:07

Good News

The Greek NASA scientist who helped save the Apollo 13 crew Greek Reporter09:09
Netflix’s troubled Spice Girls TV show finally gets some good news Metro.co.uk10:07
Leamington's unsung heroes awarded by the mayor Leamington Observer, Warwickshire07:10
Get ready for a mega rate cut: RBA boss gives hope to millions of borrowers - but it's not all… MailOnline03:33
Respect is not fear, kindness not weakness The Punch06:37

India/Pakistan

Bilawal, who leads Pak’s charge against India’s campaign, warns of nuclear conflict The Telegraph, Calcutta17:01Bilawal Bhutto Pakistan India

Pakistan stands for peace; India relies on propaganda, division & hatred: Bilawal Radio Pakistan08:11Bilawal Bhutto Pakistan India

India declares Pakistani official persona non grata, asked to leave within 24 hours Rising Kashmir18:54Pakistani Politics Pakistan India

India expels second Pakistani high commission official in a week over espionage charges The Telegraph, Calcutta19:00Pakistani Politics Pakistan India

Pakistan rejects Indian allegations of attempting to target Golden Temple in recent escalation Pakistan Observer11:08Sikhism Pakistan India

FO rejects Indian claims of Pakistan targeting Sikh holy site Golden Temple in Amritsar Dawn08:50Sikhism Pakistan India

‘Baseless’: MEA rejects Pak claim on India role in Balochistan suicide attack Indian Express16:53Balochistan Pakistan India

PM Shehbaz, COAS vow decisive end to Indian-backed terrorism after Khuzdar blast Geo.tv18:49Balochistan Pakistan India

Operation Sindoor: Multi-party delegation led by JD (U) MP Sanjay Jha leaves for Japan The Telegraph, Calcutta12:35Japan India Pakistan

‘Will reveal face of Pak’: All-party delegation on Op Sindoor leaves for Japan Hindustan Times11:36Japan India Pakistan

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV’s first General Audience: Love does not calculate Vatican News09:37
Pope Leo makes ‘heartfelt appeal’ for Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza The Times of Israel12:12
Pope Leo XIV calls for aid to reach Gaza and an end to hostilities in his first general audience MailOnline11:56
Pope Leo XIV to preside at Mass every Sunday in June Vatican News11:29
Pope Leo takes dig at Trump during first Mass as pontiff, ‘snubs’ JD Vance Staten Island Advance, New York21:24

Keir Starmer

Winter fuel U-turn after No10 overcomes opposition from Rachel Reeves i News19:22
Reeves must resign over second wave of austerity Scottish Greens (Press Release)15:22
Sir Keir Starmer announces U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts LBC News13:20
Sir U-Turn strikes again! Starmer says more pensioners Will be eligible for winter fuel… MailOnline12:21
Badenoch responded well to Starmer’s winter fuel U-turn The Spectator16:18

Stanley Cup

Maple Leafs vs. Panthers: Toronto knocked out of Stanley Cup playoffs after humiliating Game 7… Toronto Star03:30Florida Panthers Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Atlantic

Should Leafs make big changes after Game 7 loss? CBSSports.com20:58Florida Panthers Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Atlantic

Hurricanes eliminate Capitals in Game 5, advance to Eastern Conference final News & Observer, North Carolina02:55Carolina Hurricanes Washington Capitals NHL

Stanley Cup playoffs live updates: Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs, Game 5 Miami Herald23:04Carolina Hurricanes Washington Capitals NHL

Ottawa Charge eliminate Montreal Victoire in Game 4 to reach PWHL Finals: Takeaways Yahoo! Sports15:26NHL NHL Atlantic US Sports

How Ottawa Charge defeated Minnesota Frost in Game 1 of PWHL Finals: Takeaways Yahoo! Sports09:29NHL NHL Atlantic US Sports

Hurricanes Insider Gives Best Bets For Eastern Conference Finals versus Florida Panthers Yahoo! Sports09:29Carolina Hurricanes Florida Panthers NHL

Eastern Conference Final preview: Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Raw Charge12:07Carolina Hurricanes Florida Panthers NHL

Familiar foes face off again in NHL 2025 Stanley Cup Conference Finals Forbes01:41NHL US Sports NHL Atlantic

9 Former Ducks advance to Conference Finals Yahoo! Sports21:28NHL US Sports NHL Atlantic

Labour Party

Keir Starmer confirms winter fuel payment U-turn after damaging backlash The Mirror18:22Fuel Poverty UK Poverty Keir Starmer

Starmer forced into U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts The Independent17:43Fuel Poverty UK Poverty Keir Starmer

5 key takeaways from Keir Starmer’s UK-EU ‘reset’ deal Left Foot Forward15:39Brexit EU UK/EU

Youth mobility scheme shouldn’t only benefit ‘middle class kids’ – Labour MP Evening Standard15:14Brexit EU UK/EU

Labour's real PM? No 10 chief blamed for Starmer's tilt to the right i News14:18Keir Starmer UK Politics World Migration

Starmer tells MPs he will fight Farage ‘as Labour’ at anxious private meeting Yahoo! UK & Ireland21:41Keir Starmer UK Politics World Migration

Labour’s shifting stance on immigration is ‘painful’ says Scotland’s former First Minister Humza Yousaf LBC News15:02Immigration World Migration Keir Starmer

Council leader slams Labour government over ‘divisive language’ on immigration Enfield Dispatch16:06Immigration World Migration Keir Starmer

UK Government awards 10-year long budget for research and development Holyrood Magazine12:46

West Lothian councillor known for defending greenbelt to lead planning committee Daily Record16:51

Climate Change Crisis

Notts' new environment chief says man-made climate change is a 'hoax' Nottinghamshire Live12:33Reform UK UK Politics England

Council roles renamed as Reform takes charge BBC16:51Reform UK UK Politics England

Polar ice sheets may collapse even if 1.5°C target is met, scientists warn Engineering and Technology Magazine22:09Paris Accord Paris Global Issues

1.5°C Paris target too high for polar ice sheets, says new study Envirotec14:09Paris Accord Paris Global Issues

Burning beyond control: Amazon faces historic destruction ahead of climate summit The Rio Times17:47Amazon Rainforest Habitat and Biodiversity Loss Global Issues

Fires in the Amazon drive record-shattering global forest losses in 2024 CBC.ca20:43Amazon Rainforest Habitat and Biodiversity Loss Global Issues

Climate Change Committee delivers first Scottish carbon budget advice Current News11:38Climate Change Committee Energy (UK) Technology (UK)

Electric future key to Scotland’s climate goals, says Climate Change Committee Scottish Construction Now09:37Climate Change Committee Energy (UK) Technology (UK)

Delft-based Arctic Reflections selected for UK public funding to help protect Arctic sea ice Silicon Canals10:42Geoengineering Arctic

Dimming the sun; brightening clouds; planting forests: would Britons support geoengineering to combat climate change? YouGov10:22Geoengineering Arctic

Belarus

Belarus, Zimbabwe seek to intensify military cooperation BelTA16:45
Karankevich: Belarus' defense sector adapts effectively to new economic challenges BelTA09:43
Belarus’ PM: State financial support should bring maximum profit to the economy BelTA07:00
Pantus: About 200 new items on display at MILEX in Minsk BelTA15:44
Belarus’ migration chief expands on new decree on migrant workers BelTA13:01

Conservative Party

PMQs verdict: Keir Starmer confronts his ‘original sin’ Politics.co.uk15:14PMQs Kemi Badenoch Keir Starmer

PMQs verdict: Kemi Badenoch cannot escape the Conservative catch-22 Politics.co.uk15:08PMQs Kemi Badenoch Keir Starmer

Tory uproar over progressive opposition deal at county council Lancs Live06:48Green Party Lancashire UK Politics

'It's just wrong': Tory fury over independent and Green opposition alliance in Lancashire Lancashire Evening Post18:32Green Party Lancashire UK Politics

Tory councillor’s wife jailed for inciting violence in wake of Southport attack loses bid to have sentence reduced LBC News12:09Southport Racism Merseyside

Tory councillor's wife jailed for Southport riots tweet fails in appeal bid Lancs Live12:19Southport Racism Merseyside

Tory MP Patrick Spencer charged with sexual assaults at Groucho Club The Independent15:46Sex Crime Cases London UK Politics

Suffolk MP charged with two offences of sexual assault at exclusive London club Ipswich Star21:47Sex Crime Cases London UK Politics

Tories drop to fourth place in major poll for the first time The Independent09:25Lib Dems Reform UK UK Politics

'It's a sh*tshow': Why Tories now fear extinction within two years i News11:22Lib Dems Reform UK UK Politics

NBA Playoffs

Ex-NBA star makes major Jalen Brunson, Luka Doncic claim during NBA Playoffs Athlon Sports22:39Indiana Pacers NBA US Sports

Knicks fatal flaw that Pacers must take advantage of in Eastern Conference Finals ClutchPoints19:32Indiana Pacers NBA US Sports

Timberwolves star makes decision on retirement amid NBA Playoffs Athlon Sports17:29NBA Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Finals

Western Conference Finals reaches historic milestone not seen since 1996 The Fresno Bee21:39NBA Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Finals

Updated NBA Playoff bracket after second round: Breaking down the Conference Finals Sports Illustrated03:42Oklahoma City Thunder NBA NBA Northwest

NBA silence ratings haters with playoff numbers not seen since 2014 ClutchPoints21:34Oklahoma City Thunder NBA NBA Northwest

Knicks vs pacers expert predictions for NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals Macon.com21:05NBA US Sports New York Knicks

Former Indiana Hoosiers OG Anunoby and Thomas Bryant set to face off in NBA Eastern Conference… Hoosier State of Mind (Weblog)11:12NBA US Sports New York Knicks

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sends ice-cold message to haters after Thunder reach Western Conference Finals Fadeaway World16:08NBA NBA Northwest Denver Nuggets

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren makes Western Conference Finals The Slipper Still Fits19:57NBA NBA Northwest Denver Nuggets

US/Russia

US launches nuclear-capable missile in arms race with russia and China Miami Herald13:55
German chancellor sees ‘no signs’ for quick end to war in Ukraine Anadolu Agency18:59
China, Russia object to Donald Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield push The Telegraph, Calcutta14:38
Trump shrugs off Russia buildup near NATO border The New Voice of Ukraine11:30
"Sort it out yourselves": NYT found out what Trump told Zelenskyy after calling Putin UNN.ua08:08

Nuclear Weapons

Scientists explain why Trump's $175 billion Golden Dome is a fantasy 404 Media21:48
Iran's Khamenei says Americans should avoid talking 'nonsense' in nuke talks Fox News16:56
Why the nuclear gravity bomb has gotten a reboot War on the Rocks08:38
Hegseth is taking the Army on another dead end ride to Asia Responsible Statecraft05:11
Southeast Asia’s nuclear triad Political symbolism behind the downing of Indian Rafale jet Caliber.AZ14:41

Vladimir Putin

'You are equivocating!' Rubio refuses to call Putin 'war criminal' at explosive hearing The Raw Story17:33
"Sort it out yourselves": NYT found out what Trump told Zelenskyy after calling Putin UNN.ua08:08
Putin touts missile strike in Ukraine as Russia claims 70 soldiers killed New Zealand Herald19:48
Putin is putting people older than the average Russian life expectancy in positions of power,… HuffPost (UK)13:38
Putin’s aide reveals new details about Donald Trump call Miami Herald08:40

UK/US

Labour red-faced after glaring error in US trade deal announcement The National, Scotland17:54
What is in the UK-US trade deal? Sky News14:53
Howard Lutnick gloats about baffling UK trade deal The Independent06:12
What's really in the UK's Trump trade deal i News13:49
The best part of the US-UK Trade Deal isn’t tariffs Manhattan Institute14:52

Hamas

Gazans furious with Hamas: It has nothing but contempt for the victims of the war and is prepared to sacrifice us all… The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)17:46
Israeli legal experts Shurat HaDin call for global reckoning in fight against Hamas Jerusalem Post18:22
Trudeau failed Canada’s Jews. Carney needs to do better: Dan Pujdak in the Line Macdonald-Laurier Institute18:14
Netanyahu: Golan and Olmert’s claims of war crimes are ‘shocking’ Jerusalem Post16:02
Factors preventing the United Nations from stopping Russisa-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas war. Graphic Online17:14

NATO

Experts: Estonia's failed shadow fleet tanker operation reveals shortcomings ERR11:44Russian Oil Baltic States Russia

NATO and Russia clash in Baltic Sea 'dog fight' as Polish jet tails SU-35 warplane and Estonian … MailOnline08:58Russian Oil Baltic States Russia

Bucharest Mayor Dan's surprise presidential win spells relief for EU and NATO Radio Free Europe23:04Romania EU Balkans

Centrist Dan defeats pro-Trump rival in Romanian presidential election i News05:46Romania EU Balkans

Rutte, Zelenskyy discuss efforts to ensure just, lasting peace Interfax-Ukraine16:36Volodymyr Zelensky Ukraine Ukrainian Politics

NATO secretary general outlines Ukraine-related agenda for NATO summit in The Hague Ukrainska Pravda15:40Volodymyr Zelensky Ukraine Ukrainian Politics

Explainer Is NATO set to agree 5% GDP spend on defense? Not quite CGTN11:06Military (World) Donald Trump Arms Trade

Germany backs Trump’s NATO goal of 5% defense spending Armenpress14:30Military (World) Donald Trump Arms Trade

New NATO center challenged NewsInEnglish.no15:54Norway Northern Europe Military (World)

NATO Air operations centre to be located in Bodø: Emphasis on the importance of the High North High North News12:05Norway Northern Europe Military (World)

Mass Shooting

Metro detroiter charged with plotting terrorist attack on behalf of ISIS against Warren military base Deadline Detroit14:28Michigan Crime Michigan US Shootings

Michigan man arrested for planning ISIS attack at military base East Bay Times18:58Michigan Crime Michigan US Shootings

Florida State University student accused of mass shooting on campus to remain jailed WFLX19:48Florida Shooting Florida Crime US Shootings

Grand jury indicts Florida State student accused in a mass shooting on campus MailOnline19:20Florida Shooting Florida Crime US Shootings

Joel Cauchi's psychiatrist to return for second day of grilling after claiming 'no error' in… MailOnline22:45Bondi Junction Psychiatry Australia

Bondi mass killer’s psychiatrist issues tearful apology The New Daily04:16Bondi Junction Psychiatry Australia

Mom bought ammo, tactical gear for son, 13, who ended up planning school shooting with Nazi-inspired explosives:… The Blaze19:57Texas Shooting Texas US Shootings

Texas mom accused of buying gear, ammo for son who expressed 'fascination with mass shootings': police FOX 7 Austin22:17Texas Shooting Texas US Shootings

KZN Premier Ntuli calls on communities to back CPFs in fighting crime in province Eyewitness News10:41Durban KwaZulu-Natal South African Crime

KZN Cpf says fighting rising crime levels only successful once more residents volunteer Eyewitness News17:02Durban KwaZulu-Natal South African Crime

Reform UK

Reform UK councillors refuse diversity training BBC06:19Northants UK Politics England

West Northants Council leader says Reform will not take diversity or climate training Northampton Chronicle & Echo14:40Northants UK Politics England

Did Nigel Farage just lose $100m? Elon Musk says he'll do a 'lot less' political spending… MailOnline10:49Nigel Farage Elon Musk UK Politics

Reform UK plans bigoted attacks in councils Socialist Worker16:57Nigel Farage Elon Musk UK Politics

'Forensically investigate': Staffordshire County Council's Reform UK leader on how he's going to save taxpayers money Express & Star06:21Staffordshire UK Politics England

Reform UK names first Staffordshire County Council cabinet Stoke-On-Trent Live08:34Staffordshire UK Politics England

Is Reform UK on course to take over Stoke-on-Trent City Council? Stoke-On-Trent Live11:27Staffordshire UK Politics By-elections

Reform UK wins first seat on city council BBC12:35Staffordshire UK Politics By-elections

Reform UK gives up on running Cornwall council after failing to form coalition Left Foot Forward09:31Cornwall UK Politics England

Parsonage named new group leader for Reform UK in Cornwall Cornish & Devon Post10:58Cornwall UK Politics England

US Supreme Court

‘This is a district court — not a Denny’s’: Trump-appointed 5th Circuit judge attacks SCOTUS… Law & Crime19:05
Supreme Court permits Trump administration to remove temporary protection status of Venezuelans Jurist10:06
Kristi Noem's presidential power claim debunked by Amy Coney Barrett: CNN analyst The Raw Story21:03
Supreme Court orders Maine legislature to lift censure on lawmaker who criticized transgender… The Washington Times22:04
Unpacking SCOTUS Venezuelan migrants ruling CBS News01:10

NHS

NHS staff face unprecedented job losses, says boss BBC05:59
NHS waiting lists up again under Starmer’s Labour Socialist Party14:44
Fire at former NHS building was 'started deliberately' Liverpool Echo13:28
Doctor and husband pocketed almost £8k selling stolen NHS PPE on Ebay during lockdown Daily Record04:33
Mnd 'left behind', NHS consultant with illness says BBC06:47

Yemen

Iran dismisses allegations that it violated embargo on Yemen Mehr News Agency12:06
Progress of communications & information technology sector in Sana'a Yemen News Agency (Saba)19:10
Saving the Nubian ibex Newlines Magazine12:48
Rights group expresses concern over escalating US violence in Yemen Jurist02:27
US army cannot fight against powerful Iran: Yemeni MP Mehr News Agency14:28