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Israel-Gaza war live: Netanyahu hits back at war cabinet minister who criticised cancellation of US visit
Israeli prime minister’s political rival said Netanyahu should have travelled to the US after visit is cancelled following UN vote to pass ceasefire resolution. Unrwa’s planning director has said “more people will die” in the north of the Gaza ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
UN Security Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution
The measure passes after the US refrains from using its veto, in a shift from its previous position.BBC News - Top stories - United Nations -
UN Security Council vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution postponed
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UN Security Council adopts Gaza cease-fire resolution
The U.N. Security Council voted Monday to adopt a resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.ABC News - Top stories - United Nations -
UN Security Council approves Gaza cease-fire resolution as US abstains
The United Nations Security Council on Monday passed its first resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza after the U.S. abstained from the vote on Israel's war against Hamas. The final vote was 14 in favor, no votes against and one abstention. ...The Hill - Politics - United Nations -
Israel isolated as UN security council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Israeli PM cancels White House visit by two ministers and says US ‘abandoned its policy in the UN’ after abstaining on vote. The UN security council has voted to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the first time since the start of the ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
France raises security to highest level after attack in Russia, worried about IS
After the IS claim of responsibility, France considers the threats against it.ABC News - World - Russia -
The Guardian view on the UN security council’s ceasefire resolution: the US talks tougher on Israel | Editorial
The Biden administration U-turned as its frustration with Benjamin Netanyahu grew. But don’t expect much more. The extent of the Biden administration’s shift at the United Nations security council on Monday should not be underestimated. The US is ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
France raises its security readiness to highest level after attack in Russia, worried about IS
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Moscow Concert Hall Shooting: Security Questions Emerge as First Charges Are Filed in Russia Attack
Russian officials formally charged four men in the attack, which killed at least 137 people at a Moscow-area concert hall on Friday. American officials blamed a branch of the Islamic State.The New York Times - World - Russia -
The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza after the U.S. allowed it to pass by abstaining, prompting Israel to withdraw from scheduled high-level meetings with the Biden administration.
The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza after the U.S. allowed it to pass by abstaining, prompting Israel to withdraw from scheduled high-level meetings with the Biden administration.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
The U.S. Is Using the Security Council to Pressure Israel
By not vetoing a cease-fire resolution, Biden is making clear his displeasure with Netanyahu.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
U.N. Security Council demands immediate cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
Israel says the U.S. declining to block a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate Gaza cease-fire "gives Hamas hope."CBS News - World - Israel -
U.N. Security Council Calls for Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza as U.S. Abstains
The U.S. decision not to vote on the resolution drew criticism from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, who ordered a delegation to hold back from a planned trip to Washington.The New York Times - World -
France raises security risk to highest level months before Olympics
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal increased the country’s official security threat designation Sunday evening to its highest level of “emergency attack.” The heightened security risk assessment came after President Emmanuel Macron convened a ...The Hill - Politics -
Aboard the eyes in the sky charged with keeping Paris Olympics secure
They have the best seats in the house for this summer’s Paris Olympics, but they won’t be enjoying the sports.NBC News - Top stories - Olympics -
Middle East Crisis: U.N. Security Council Passes Resolution for Immediate Cease-Fire
The U.S. abstained from the vote on a resolution calling for a halt to fighting in Gaza for the remainder of Ramadan, breaking a five-month impasse.The New York Times - World -
Israel cancels high-level meeting in Washington after U.S. abstains on cease-fire resolution
Israel believes the chances of a ceasefire deal in the near future are “50/50 right now,” an Israeli official told NBC News today.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Death threats and security concerns hinder creation of council that will choose Haiti's next leader
Fresh turmoil involving a transitional presidential council that will be responsible for choosing Haiti’s new leader has triggered a flurry of meetings with Caribbean leaders and officials from the U.S., Canada and FranceABC News - World -
Death threats and security concerns hinder creation of council that will choose Haiti's next leader
The transitional presidential council for Haiti has yet to be sworn in, given concerns over the security of its members, internal conflict and other problems.NBC News - Top stories -
New East-West Council to meet for first time later
Stormont's first and deputy first ministers will attend the meeting as the new body meets in London.BBC News - Top stories -
Four in court as Moscow attack death toll nears 140
The suspects, showing signs of being beaten, are charged with terrorism over Friday's concert hall massacre.BBC News - Top stories -
Italy follows France in raising security after the IS-claimed attack in Russia
Italy has followed France in stepping up security following the attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall and the claim of responsibility by an affiliate of the Islamic State groupABC News - World - Russia -
Why Russia’s Vast Security Services Fell Short on Deadly Attack
The factors behind the failure to prevent a terrorist attack include a distrust of foreign intelligence, a focus on Ukraine and a distracting political crackdown at home.The New York Times - Top stories - Russia -
Dundee Utd draw as Partick win in Championship
Follow live radio and text coverage of Saturday's SPFL matches.BBC News - Top stories -
Russia supplies oil to North Korea as UN sanctions regime nears ‘collapse’
Satellite images shared exclusively with the Financial Times point to ‘arms-for-oil’ trade between Pyongyang and MoscowFinancial Times - World - North Korea -
FirstFT: Xi meets American CEOs as businesses seek to mend China ties
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump’s Truth Social surges on stock market debut and Baltimore bridge collapse explainedFinancial Times - World - China -
Netanyahu canceling high-level meeting is 'political response' to UN vote, says fmr. Mideast Envoy
Former Mideast Envoy Dennis Ross joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to cancel a visit by Israeli officials to Washington after the UN Security Council passed a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire and ...NBC News - Politics -
Security in Congo's mineral-rich east is deteriorating with rebel group expanding territory, UN says
The special U_N_ envoy for Congo says security in the African nation’s mineral-rich east has deteriorated since recent elections, with a rebel group allegedly linked to neighboring Rwanda making “significant advances and expanding its territory.”ABC News - Top stories -
4 suspects charged in Moscow terror attack, Russian news agency says
"Nothing was passed," Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov told Russian state media.ABC News - Top stories - Russia -
Singapore's former transport minister S Iswaran slapped with 8 new charges
The new charges bring his total amount of charges to 35, including corruption. Iswaran has pleaded not guilty to the earlier 27 charges.CNBC - Business -
Binance executive escapes Nigerian custody as authorities file new tax charges
One of two Binance executives detained in Nigeria has escaped custody, while the Nigerian government has filed new tax evasion charges against the exchange.CNBC - Business -
Garland dismisses "absurd" criticism that he should have altered Hur report
Attorney General Merrick Garland dismissed suggestions that he should have altered the special counsel's report on President Biden's handling of classified records.CBS News - Politics -
4 men charged in Moscow attack, showing signs of beatings at hearing as court says 2 accept guilt
Four men accused of staging the Russia concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people have appeared before a Moscow court showing signs of severe beatingsABC News - World -
Putin says additional security measures imposed across Russia, suggests Ukraine linked to attack that killed 115 people
Putin says additional security measures imposed across Russia, suggests Ukraine linked to attack that killed 115 peopleABC News - World - Ukraine -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Russian foreign ministry claims it’s ‘extremely hard to believe’ Islamic State could launch Moscow attack
Russian officials have repeatedly cast doubt over who was behind attack despite IS claiming responsibility and Western intelligence evidence. Here are some of the latest images from Ukraine:. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Nevada Supreme Court will take another look at Chasing Horse's request to dismiss sex abuse charges
The full seven-member Nevada Supreme Court will reconsider Nathan Chasing Horse’s request to dismiss a sprawling indictment against himABC News - Entertainment -
Paxton to pay restitution, do community service, take ethics classes to avoid trial and have charges dropped
The Texas attorney general agreed to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution as part of the agreement with prosecutors.CBS News - Politics