Death from Above Review Taking Ukraine War to Serious and Silly Extremes
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US review of Israel's war conduct raises 'serious concerns'
The U.S. has concluded it was “reasonable to assess” Israel has violated international humanitarian law in its war conduct in Gaza, but stopped short of a determinative finding of wrongdoing because the review did not find specific instances of ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Louis Armstrong's Serious Showmanship
The jazz master’s crowd-pleasing routines, often criticized by younger Black audiences, hid his true emotions but not his genius.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Time of the Heathen' Review: Righteous Fury From the 1960s
This little-seen 1961 film, written and directed by acting coach Peter Kass and now being rereleased in select theaters, is a chilling reckoning with both the bombing of Japan and the era’s civil-rights struggle.The Wall Street Journal - World -
With extreme weather comes extreme insurance premiums for homeowners
Annual wildfires and flooding are keeping major insurance companies from covering homeowners in California and Florida.CBS News - Top stories -
‘Incredibly tough’: Worcestershire take to field a week after Josh Baker’s death
County to honour late spinner by wearing his squad number‘Josh was a really special person,’ says coach Alan RichardsonWorcestershire resume their season against Kent at Canterbury on Friday, barely a week since the tragic death of their young ...The Guardian - World -
Number of Palestinians fleeing Rafah rises above 150,000 amid Israeli strikes
People who have already been repeatedly displaced by war describe their plight as they seek safety elsewhere in Gaza. Under a blazing summer sun, tens of thousands of Palestinians fled Israeli bombardment and clashes with Hamas militants in Rafah ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Trump Is Unlikely to Abandon Ukraine---and Might Dangerously Escalate the War
The former president admires Putin and sees the Ukraine war as a burden on the U.S. But if re-elected, he would have powerful reasons to prevent a Russian victory.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Ukraine war briefing: Focus swings to Kharkiv as Russia mounts assaults
Villages come under heavy fire, prompting evacuations; Ukrainians hit more Russian-controlled oil refineries. What we know on day 808. Russian forces launched an armoured ground attack on Friday near Ukraine’s second city of Kharkiv in the ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Minouche Shafik: universities must engage in serious soul searching on protests
If academia can’t better define the boundaries between free speech and discrimination, government will fill that gapFinancial Times - Business -
Inside the Ginger Soda Revival: Natural Ingredients, Serious Spice
Ginger has the miraculous capacity to both soothe and excite, and a new wave of soft drinks is deploying the spice in bold and refreshing ways.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Average long-term US mortgage rate snaps five-week string of increases, but remains above 7%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell for the first time in four weeks, a slight relief for home shoppers already facing the challenges of rising housing prices and a shortage of homes for saleABC News - Top stories -
Death toll from floods in southern Brazil rises to 107
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Death toll from floods in Brazil hits 126 as rain returns
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Tokuryū, the shadowy criminal groups taking over from yakuza in Japan
Organised in a deliberately loose fashion, tokuryū pose fresh problems for police, as years of crackdowns see the appeal of a yakuza life fade. Watching three masked men smash their way into a luxury watch shop in Tokyo’s upmarket Ginza district ...The Guardian - World - Japan -
The U.S. is now Germany’s biggest trading partner — taking over from China
After years of China being Germany’s main trading partner, the U.S. quietly overtook that spot in the first quarter of the year, data calculations show.CNBC - Business - China -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy replaces special operations chief for second time in six months
Move comes after deputy prime minister and agriculture minister dismissed by government. South Korea’s position remains it will not supply lethal weapons to any country, president Yoon Suk Yeol said on Thursday, when asked if Seoul was prepared to ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy fires top bodyguard after failed assassination attempt
No successor identified for head of state guards, two of whose members were accused of plotting to kill Ukrainian president. What we know on 807 Continue reading...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Lithuania holds a presidential vote as anxieties rise in the Baltics over Russia and war in Ukraine
Lithuania is holding a presidential election on Sunday at a time when Russian gains on the battlefield in Ukraine are fueling greater fears across all of Europe about Moscow's intentionsABC News - World - Ukraine -
Lithuania holds a presidential vote as anxieties rise in the Baltics over Russia and war in Ukraine
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Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv sends reinforcements to Kharkiv and evacuates civilians as Russian forces advance
Head of the town of Vovchansk’s military administration said transport was being organised for those without cars. Russian forces have advanced one kilometre (0.62 mile) into Ukraine’s northeast Kharkiv region near Vovchansk, a high-ranking ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
NATO risks World War III in Ukraine — while lining the defense industry’s pockets
Some in the West seem intent in daring Putin and the Russians to do the unthinkable. Why?The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Trend of declassifying US intelligence poses serious risks, ex-CIA officials say
Tactic can disrupt adversaries’ plans but also risks politicising intelligence and compromising sources, article argues. An increasingly common US tactic of declassifying intelligence with the aim of disrupting the plans of adversary powers can ...The Guardian - World -
Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, but no serious problems reported
A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show worldwide overnight but caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications, and satellite positioning systemsABC News - Tech -
Eurovision 2024 hit by protests over Israel taking part amid Gaza war
Demonstrators chanting anti-Israeli slogans have descended on the Swedish city hosting the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.CBS News - Top stories - Israel