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Germany urges dozens of allies to send air defence systems to Ukraine
Berlin launches global call to help protect cities, troops and infrastructure from Russia’s ‘murderous onslaught’Financial Times - World - Ukraine -
Germany faces domestic lawsuit over its arms sales to Israel
German human rights groups bring court action amid rising dismay in country at deaths in Gaza. Middle East crisis – live updatesGermany will face a fresh call to revoke all arms sales to Israel on Thursday in a lawsuit that puts more pressure on ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Germany’s historic step of sending troops to Lithuania
Also in this newsletter: why EU businesses complain they are drowning in red tapeFinancial Times - World -
Johnson faces growing pressure over Ukraine, Israel aid
Iran's attack on Israel has renewed urgency in getting a Senate-passed bill through the House. But the bill also threatens Johnson's speakership.CBS News - World - Israel -
Taiwan wants Germany's Scholz to send clear message to China on visit
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Germany to deliver another Patriot system to Ukraine immediately
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Germany's Scholz arrives in China on a visit marked by trade tensions and Ukraine conflict
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in China on a visit focused on the increasingly tense economic relationship between the sides and differences over Russia's invasion of UkraineABC News - World - Ukraine -
Germany in New Push to Get China Behind Ukraine Peace Efforts
Chancellor Olaf Scholz will meet Xi Jinping in Beijing amid expectations that Russia could launch a new offensive.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
EU countries to send 157 generators to Ukraine after Russia bombings
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Nicaragua Is Taking Germany to ICJ Over Supplying Arms to Israel
A new case before the International Court of Justice argues that the German government is furthering genocide in the Gaza war.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Germany's Scholz begins visit to China in city of over 30 million
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Germany's avocado imports more than quintuple over past decade
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Nike responds to backlash over Team USA track kits, notes athletes can wear shorts
The new female track uniform looked noticeably skimpy at the bottom in one picture, which social media seized upon.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Ubisoft Responds To Star Wars Outlaws Backlash Over Jabba The Hutt DLC Mission
Ubisoft has responded to the backlash regarding Jabba the Hutt in Star Wars Outlaws and how some of the content is exclusive to the season pass. In a statement, Ubisoft said only one mission, "Jabba's Gambit," is exclusive to the season pass.. The ...GameSpot - Tech -
Fears over coffee shortages send prices soaring to new highs
Heatwave in Vietnam damages robusta crop and prompts buying spree, pushing futures contract to highest since launchFinancial Times - Business -
House sends Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate
The Senate is tasked with the trial after the House impeached Mayorkas earlier this year. Senate Democrats are expected to move to quickly quash the effort.CBS News - Politics -
Warriors have no plans to tank, per report, but face difficult summer with Klay Thompson, Chris Paul dilemmas
Golden State has missed the playoffs in three of the past five seasonsCBS Sports - Sports -
Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death for $44bn fraud
Truong My Lan started life as a market trader. Now, she has been convicted of stealing billions.BBC News - Top stories -
More civilians die in Ukraine as analysts warn delays in US aid hamper Kyiv's forces
More civilians have died across Ukraine as analysts warn that delays in U.S. aid would see Kyiv struggle to fight off Russian offensivesABC News - World - Ukraine -
Ukraine can't hold lines without 'rapid resumption' of US aid: Think tank
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) warned Russia is gaining the initiative on the battlefield and that Ukraine "cannot hold the present lines now without the rapid resumption" of U.S. aid, highlighting the dire situation Kyiv is in while ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Which countries supply Israel with arms and why is Biden reluctant to stop?
Pressure on Israel’s allies to halt the flow of arms has reached a boiling point – why is the US still sending and have any countries stopped?. Analysis: Why do arms continue to flow from US to Israel despite ceasefire resolution?Mounting pressure ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Ukraine could face defeat in 2024. Here's how that might look
With ammo critically low and Western aid stalled, what might Russia attempt in Ukraine this year?BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Ukraine could face defeat in 2024. Here's how that might look
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Johnson takes plunge on Ukraine aid in face of ouster threat
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is taking the plunge on a massive package of foreign aid that’s cleaved his conference and threatened his gavel, brushing off his detractors in a go-for-broke effort to help beleaguered allies overseas. Johnson has won ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Caballero's homer, 2 early runs on a wild pitch send Rays to a 4-2 victory over the Angels
The Rays wrapped up their road trip with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsABC News - Sports - MLB -
Amanda Knox faces slander retrial over accusing bar owner of murder
Amanda Knox, the American woman who was jailed and then cleared of killing her roommate while studying in Italy in 2007, faces a slander trial this week for accusing a bar owner of taking part in the murder.NBC News - Top stories -
Paramount, Shari Redstone face investor angst over possible Skydance deal
Shares of Paramount Global were down as much as 7% Wednesday as several directors are leaving the company's board and talks with Skydance continue.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Climate target organisation faces staff revolt over carbon-offsetting plan
Employees at SBTi have called for their CEO to resign over controversial plans which they fear will enable greenwashing. Staff at one of the world’s leading climate-certification organisations have called for the CEO and board members to resign ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Credit Firm Brightwood Capital Faces Lawsuit Over Continuation Fund
Banner Ridge Partners has sued Brightwood over a roughly $253 million deal, alleging it deprived Banner Ridge of $58 million.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Georgian MP punches opponent in face in brawl over ‘foreign agents’ bill
Incident in which Mamuka Mdinaradze was struck by Aleko Elisashvili prompts fight between legislators. Georgian politicians have come to blows in parliament as ruling party legislators looked to advance a controversial bill on “foreign agents” ...The Guardian - World -
NPR C.E.O. Faces Criticism Over Tweets Supporting Progressive Causes
Katherine Maher, who took over the public network last month, posted years ago on Twitter that “Donald Trump is a racist.”The New York Times - Business -
Martin Gilbert faces investor revolt over governance concerns
AssetCo is one of the only UK public companies to have an all-male board, Glass Lewis saysFinancial Times - Business -
Israel facing intense scrutiny over humanitarian crisis in Gaza
The IDF says it is opening new ways for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza following months of allegations that it was limiting access to civilians in need.CBS News - World - Israel -
Boeing faces scrutiny in Senate hearings over aircraft safety and quality
A Boeing whistleblower testified in a hearing Wednesday about safety concerns related to two of the company's aircraft.CNBC - Business -
Netherlands budgets over $4 billion military aid for Ukraine
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US House moves closer to vote over aid for Ukraine and Israel
Passage of legislation could unlock critical funding for Kyiv’s war effort as it battles superior Russian firepowerFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Russia-Ukraine war live: parts of Ukraine without power after Russian strikes, says Ukrainian energy operator
Russian drone damages equipment at Dnipropetrovsk oblast substation a day after missiles and drones destroyed electricity plant near Kyiv. Six Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Belgorod oblast this morning, injuring two and damaging an ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ramped up her criticism of Speaker Mike Johnson, defending her decision to file a motion to oust him and excoriating his leadership.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ramped up her criticism of Speaker Mike Johnson, defending her decision to file a motion to oust him and excoriating his leadership.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Librarians say they face threats, lawsuits, jail fears over ongoing book battles
Librarians across the country say they’ve become targets as the fight over book bans and restrictions continues.ABC News - Top stories -
Jordan faces difficult balancing act amid row over role in downing Iranian drones
Amman and allies insist Jordanian actions were self-defence after public anger at home and across region. Jordan has found itself caught in the crosshairs of the confrontation between Iran and Israel, facing public anger at home and in the region ...The Guardian - World - Iran