Myanmar Junta Hit by Western Sanctions As Silent Strikes Mark Coup Anniversary
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City falls silent for 35th Hillsborough anniversary
Liverpool pauses to remember the 1989 football disaster in which 97 men, women and children died.BBC News - Top stories -
Myanmar’s junta loses key base to rebel forces
Defeat is latest setback to regime as it struggles to bolster army and reassert controlFinancial Times - Business -
Myanmar junta loses ground as insurgency gains momentum
Fall of border town of Myawaddy is a blow to military regime already reeling from poor moraleFinancial Times - World -
Silence to mark 35th Hillsborough anniversary
A minute's silence is to be held in Liverpool at the time the FA Cup semi-final halted 35 years ago.BBC News - Top stories -
Myanmar: is the junta’s grip on power weakening and what next for its leadership?
After a string of high-profile and embarrassing battlefield losses, questions have been raised about how long military chief Min Aung Hlaing can survive. Blow for Myanmar’s military as rebels say hundreds have surrendered at key border ...The Guardian - World -
Myanmar junta's forces lose control of important town on Thai border
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Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s jailed former leader, moved to house arrest, says junta
Military spokesperson says Nobel laureate is among prisoners to be moved out of prison as a precaution during hot weather. Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, according to the military ...The Guardian - World -
Major Berlin show marks 250th anniversary of German Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich's birth
A major show of Caspar David Friedrich’s iconic landscapes that marks the 250th anniversary of his birth is opening in Berlin, where he made his breakthrough and where a 1906 exhibition kicked off an enduring revival of interest in the German ...ABC News - World - Germany -
Major Berlin show marks 250th anniversary of German Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich's birth
A major show of Caspar David Friedrich’s iconic landscapes that marks the 250th anniversary of his birth is opening in Berlin, where he made his breakthrough and where a 1906 exhibition kicked off an enduring revival of interest in the German ...ABC News - Entertainment - Germany -
Chevron completed its departure from Myanmar in the wake of a 2021 coup d'état there, giving up its stake in the South East Asian country's largest natural-gas project.
Chevron completed its departure from Myanmar in the wake of a 2021 coup d’état there, giving up its stake in the South East Asian country’s largest natural-gas project.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How Israel plans to retaliate against Iran strikes as Western nations brace for wider war
NBC News Foreign Correspondent Raf Sanchez joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the potential for a wider war in the Mideast and the state of ceasefire negotiations to release hostages held by Hamas.NBC News - Politics - Iran -
Russian strikes hit Odesa on city's liberation day
Four people were killed in the city on the 80th anniversary of its liberation from the Nazis.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
U.S. to hit Iran with new sanctions after retaliatory attack on Israel
U.S. to hit Iran with new sanctions after retaliatory attack on IsraelNBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions
Surge in crude sales to China exposes limits of US and EU attempts to rein in Islamic republicFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
Countdown clock for Paris Olympics hits 100-day mark on same day Olympic Torch is lit
The Olympic Torch is lit and the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics is 100 days awayABC News - Sports - Olympics -
Workers at Philadelphia sports stadium hit picket lines for one-day strike
Hundreds of food service workers at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia are staging a one-day strike as contract negotiations continue with the firm that operates concessions at the stadiumABC News - Sports -
UK train passengers hit by fresh wave of disruption as drivers strike
Walkouts to continue on Saturday and Monday, with much of the rail network impactedFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Russian double-tap strikes hit civilians then rescuers too
Russia is following up initial attacks with repeat strikes targeting rescuers treating the wounded.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Ukraine war: Russian double-tap strikes hit civilians then rescuers too
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Russian missile strike in northern Ukraine kills 15
Dozens more people are wounded in the attack close to the centre of Chernihiv, officials say.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Officer's silent walks with student inspires Massachusetts community
In Waltham, Massachusetts, a unique and heartwarming friendship has developed between a 9-year-old girl and a school officer.CBS News - Top stories -
Western business, the Kremlin and the war
This collection of articles explores the fallout of the war in Ukraine on Western companies operating in RussiaFinancial Times - World - Russia -
Mali Military Junta Suspends Political Parties’ Activities
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Trump Media director accused of 'hacking' files in attempted corporate 'coup': Lawsuit
Two firms in a federal civil lawsuit accuse Trump Media board member Eric Swider of plotting a "coup" to oust the then-CEO of Digital World Acquisition Corp.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
Trump Media director accused of ‘hacking’ files in attempted corporate ‘coup’: lawsuit
Investment firms led by the former CEO of the SPAC that merged with Donald Trump’s media company allege that their files were hacked and stolen by a current member of the media company’s board of directors.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
D-Day’s 80th Anniversary Inspires Watches
Commemorative pieces include a steel model similar to a British wartime watch and one with Normandy beach sand in its crown.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
As History Is Made, Trump Can Only Glare in Silent Fury
His claim that the first criminal trial of a president is really just political won’t play inside the courtroom.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
No birdsong, no water in the creek, no beating wings: how a haven for nature fell silent
As the soundscape of the natural world began to disappear over 30 years, one man was listening and recording it all. Read more: World faces ‘deathly silence’ of nature as wildlife disappears, warn experts. The tale starts 30 years ago, when Bernie ...The Guardian - World -
Mali's junta suspends all political activities until further notice
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Mali's junta bans the media from reporting on political activities in a deepening crackdown
Mali’s ruling junta has banned the media from reporting on activities of political parties and associations, a day after barring political parties and groupsABC News - World -
Mali's ruling junta bans the media from reporting on political activities in the country
Mali's ruling junta bans the media from reporting on political activities in the countryABC News - World -
Burkina Faso's pro-Russia junta expels French diplomats
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Hank Aaron Gets a Stamp and a Statue On Home Run Anniversary
The baseball legend hit his record-breaking home run on April 8, 1974. His statue will be unveiled at the Baseball Hall of Fame in May.The New York Times - Top stories -
Arcade1Up Golden Tee 35th Anniversary Arcade Cabinet Revealed, Preorder Now
Arcade1Up has previously released two Golden Tee cabinets, but those proved quite popular and are difficult to find at most retailers. Now, the manufacturer is bringing Golden Tee back with the upcoming launch of the Golden Tee 3D 35th Anniversary ...GameSpot - Tech -
Vladimir Putin not welcome at French ceremony for 80th anniversary of D-day
France says Russia can be represented but president will not be invited because of war in Ukraine. Russia will be invited to send representatives to an international ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-day – but not Vladimir Putin, ...The Guardian - World -
World Of Warcraft: The War Within 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition Preorders Are Live
World of Warcraft: The War Within is launching later this year, and it'll mark the 10th expansion for World of Warcraft. It also marks the start of a new trilogy--the Worldsouls Saga--which begins with The War Within and will run across two ...GameSpot - Tech -
Disney 100th Anniversary Collectibles Are Steeply Discounted At Best Buy
Disney celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, and now that we're a few months removed from the festivities, a bunch of D100 merch is steeply discounted. From Hot Wheels and action figures to collector dolls and more, there's a bunch of cool ...GameSpot - Tech -
Celebrate Forrest Gump's 30th Anniversary With This New Steelbook Collection
It's hard to believe, but Forrest Gump is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The iconic film earned universal acclaim when it was released in 1994, and would go on to win six Oscars--including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director. ...GameSpot - Tech -
Ukraine Sees ‘Hypocrisy’ After Western Allies Helped Intercept Iran’s Attack on Israel
The U.S., British and French militaries helped intercept Iranian missiles and drones, but Ukrainians say they haven’t provided the same help against Russian air attacks.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
NBA play-in predictions: Will Lakers advance? Can Warriors avoid elimination?
The NBA's play-in tournament begins Tuesday in the Western Conference. Who wins? Our writers make their picks.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA