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Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Mamdani Stuns Cuomo in New York Mayoral Primary

The New York Times

Seven IDF soldiers killed in Khan Yunis explosion

The incident occurred on Tuesday, when a report came in of a blast that struck a "Puma" armored personnel carrier from the IDF’s 188th Brigade.

The Jerusalem Post

US strikes on Iran only set back nuclear program by months, report says

The Guardian

UK to expand nuclear deterrent with jets carrying tactical weapons

Starmer announces Britain will purchase a new squadron of nuclear-capable fighters as Trump joins leaders at Nato summit in the Hague

The Times

Early intel assessment says Iran's nuclear program was only set back 'a few months'

President Trump has said U.S. strikes on Iran obliterated the country's nuclear program. An early intelligence assessment finds the strikes may only have set it back "a few months."

NPR

Israel-Iran ceasefire holds; Israeli forces kill 21 in Gaza

Aljazeera

Trump rejects US intelligence report finding strikes on Iran did not destroy two nuclear sites

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

The Irish Times

Hormuz, the world's oil chokepoint, is under tension

A blockade of the strait, through which one-fifth of global oil consumption passes, would have a catastrophic impact on the world economy. Iran, which depends on its oil revenues, has much to lose, as does China, its main customer.

Le Monde

Seven Israeli Soldiers Killed in APC Blast in Southern Gaza's Khan Yunis

Haaretz

Trump’s wavering on Nato defence pact casts pall over summit

US commitment to Article 5 ‘depends on your definition’, says president ahead of meeting with allies

Financial Times

Live: Trump lashes out at leaked intel saying strikes failed to destroy Tehran’s nuclear sites

The Independent

Trump rejects leaked intelligence that says strikes did not destroy Iran nuclear programme

The US president insists the sites were "completely destroyed" by US military strikes.

BBC News

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

UK to expand nuclear deterrent with jets carrying tactical weapons

Starmer announces Britain will purchase a new squadron of nuclear-capable fighters as Trump joins leaders at Nato summit in the Hague

The Times

Why Trump Dropped an Angry Verbal Bunker-buster Bomb on Israel and Netanyahu

Haaretz

Texas teen Karmelo Anthony, 17, charged with first-degree murder over high school track meet stabbing of Austin Metcalf

The Independent

Tentative ceasefire between Iran and Israel appears to hold

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

The Irish Times

The three lives of NATO, born from a gamble, now deemed obsolete by Trump

Created out of America's desire to protect Europe from communism, the North Atlantic Alliance underwent profound changes after the fall of the Berlin Wall. It expanded and took on new missions, though it never fully proved its effectiveness. Today, it faces fierce challenges from Donald Trump.

Le Monde

US strikes only delayed Iran’s nuclear progress, says intelligence report

Leaked assessment casts doubt on Trump’s claims to have ‘obliterated’ facilities

Financial Times

U.S. Strike Set Back Iran’s Nuclear Program by Only a Few Months, Report Says

Preliminary classified findings indicate that the attack sealed off the entrances to two facilities but did not collapse their underground buildings.

The New York Times

Israel’s dazzling, daunting, dangerous victory

To bank its gains after 12 brutal days it must turn off its ferocious war machine

The Economist

Early intel assessment says Iran's nuclear program was only set back 'a few months'

President Trump has said U.S. strikes on Iran obliterated the country's nuclear program. An early intelligence assessment finds the strikes may only have set it back "a few months."

NPR

US strikes did not destroy Iran's nuclear programme, intelligence report says

The White House says the assessment is "flat-out wrong" and is "a clear attempt to demean" President Trump.

BBC News

Netanyahu hails Israel's victory over Iran in televised speech

"We destroyed Iran's missile manufacturing industry—just minutes before the deadly missiles were set to be launched at Israel. Iran's malicious intent to threaten Israel has been eradicated."

The Jerusalem Post

US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites only set back program by months, Pentagon report says

The Guardian

US intelligence report scales back claims on damage to Iranian nuclear facilities: Report

Israel says Iran's nuclear programme was set back years, but initial US battle assessment casts doubt on public comments

Middle East Eye

Palestine Action damage military planes at RAF Brize Norton to intervene in the genocide

Palestine Action

Israel warns campaign against Iran is not over as ceasefire takes hold

Aljazeera

Palestine Action Is Being Banned Because It’s Effective

Novara Media

How Andrew Cuomo Could Become NYC Mayor — Even if Zohran Mamdani Wins

The democratic socialist closed in on the former governor ahead of Tuesday’s primary. Cuomo is running in the general election either way.

The Intercept

Priya Bhagrath says decolonise special needs education now

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ofsted’s Priya Bhagrath said SEND schools fail ‘global majority’ pupils by offering a diluted curriculum lacking cultural depth and racial representation.  As reported by the Telegraph, a senior Ofsted figure has demanded a more inclusive

The Parliament Politics

A year after Macron's surprise dissolution of the National Assembly, MPs succumb to boredom

In June 2024 President Emmanuel Macron caught many by surprise when he dissolved the National Assembly and called snap parliamentary elections. His aim was to strengthen his hand in the Assembly where his party and its allies lacked an absolute majority. However, the ploy backfired and the outcome of the new elections left the Assembly more politically divided than before, with even less chance of being able to produce a stable government with a full legislative programme. So, deprived of influence over major legislation, MPs now paradoxically find themselves swamped with a flood of largely small-scale bills on diverse issues. Though amid the apparent chaos some new parliamentary habits are beginning to take root. Pauline Graulle reports.

Mediapart

Monday, 23 June 2025

Trump claims ‘complete and total ceasefire’ agreed between Israel and Iran

The Independent

Trump says Iran and Israel have agreed to a 'complete and total ceasefire'

On Monday, President Trump posted on Truth Social that the ceasefire would bring an 'Official END' to the war.

Le Monde

Trump Says Iran and Israel Agree to Cease-Fire

The New York Times

Israel and Iran agree ‘complete and total’ ceasefire, says Donald Trump

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

The Irish Times

Trump: Israel-Iran ceasefire to start in coming hours

The Guardian

After Iran’s knife-edge missile strike Trump says “no more hate”

A ceasefire may soon end the fighting

The Economist

Donald Trump claims Israel and Iran have agreed ceasefire

US president outlines plans to end hostilities within hours

Financial Times

Donald Trump: Israel, Iran agreed to a ceasefire

The US president said that Iran will immediately cease attacks and Israel will join the ceasefire on the 12th hour of the agreement.

The Jerusalem Post

Trump Says 'Complete and Total CEASEFIRE' Agreed Between Israel and Iran

Haaretz

Trump says Israel and Iran have agreed to ceasefire

Aljazeera

Trump says Israel and Iran have agreed to 'complete and total' ceasefire

US president says Israel and Iran will begin ceasefire within hours

Middle East Eye

Trump says Israel and Iran have agreed to 'complete and total' ceasefire

Iran and Israel are yet to publicly respond to the announcement, which comes after Tehran fired missiles at a US base in Qatar.

BBC News

Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Iran

The US president earlier condemned retaliatory attacks on US bases in Qatar and Iraq as ‘very weak’, while Iranians in Tehran celebrated the assault

The Times

U.S. Military Under Attack Again for Joining Israel’s Wars

There were no reports of casualties from the attack on a base in Qatar, as the base was evacuated in advance.

The Intercept

Palestine Action Is Being Banned Because It’s Effective

Novara Media

Israeli arms firm lobbied Home Office on Palestine Action court case

Exclusive: Elbit Systems pushed for retrial after charges against Palestine Action co-founders were dismissed, new documents show.

Declassified UK

Cutting PIP is based on the same discredited arguments used to justify austerity – I will vote against this change

On 1 July, MPs will vote on the biggest package of cuts to welfare since George Osborne’s years of austerity. The Government’s own assessment predicts that 250,000 people will be pushed into poverty as a result of the proposals –

The Parliament Politics

Sunday, 22 June 2025

Why Do Israelis Overwhelmingly Back War With Iran but Want to End the War in Gaza?

Haaretz

Iran vows revenge on US as it threatens to block Strait of Hormuz

The Times

Trump suggests regime change in Iran – hours after Vance and Hegseth insisted that was not the plan

The Independent

US attacks Iran, thrusting Middle East war into total uncertainty

After pretending to hesitate, Donald Trump took a historic risk by deciding to bomb three Iranian nuclear sites, without congressional authorization. While all eyes are turning to Iran, Israel finds itself with a rare opportunity to bring down the regime in Tehran.

Le Monde

Fate of Iran’s Uranium Stockpile Unclear After U.S. Strikes

The New York Times

Iran condemns US strikes on nuclear sites as Trump talks of 'regime change'

The UN Security Council is meanwhile urged to adopt a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional Middle East ceasefire.

BBC News

Iran conflict: Taoiseach calls for ‘de-escalation’ but Dublin does not criticise US bombing

Simon Harris says Iranian deputy foreign minister was ‘full of anger’ in phone call with him

The Irish Times

Trump taunts Iran with prospect of ‘regime change’ after strike on nuclear sites

President’s social media posts contradict officials’ claims that US does not seek to topple government

Financial Times

Trump floats regime change to ‘make Iran great again’; Iran parliament votes to shut Hormuz strait

The Guardian

'Finish the job': How Netanyahu convinced Trump to strike Iran's nuclear sites

EXCLUSIVE

The Jerusalem Post

Trump’s Iran attack was ferocious. But has it actually worked?

Assessing the wreckage of the regime’s nuclear dream

The Economist

UK government lost 2,000 phones, laptops, tablets

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Over 2,000 UK government devices worth £1.3m were lost or stolen, raising cybersecurity fears over sensitive data and potential hacker access. As reported by The Guardian, FOI data reveals thousands of UK government devices worth

The Parliament Politics

ALL EYES ON IRAN’S RESPONSE AFTER US STRIKES NUCLEAR SITES

Aljazeera

US lawmakers divided on Iran strikes largely along party lines

Handful of Democrats criticise 'unconstitutional' attack while Republicans heap praise on US President Donald Trump for taking action against Iran

Middle East Eye

Why we need these citizen protests against the warmongers

With the fate of the world depending on the erratic and criminal strategies of autocrats who flout international law, the citizen protests seen across the globe, and in particular those against the genocidal operations in Gaza, bear witness to a shared conscience and a collective ability to stand together, writes Mediapart's publishing editor Carine Fouteau in this op-ed article. She argues that only these protests and this unity can halt the unfolding catastrophe, a looming disaster exemplified by the American bombing of Iranian sites this weekend.

Mediapart

Community Defense Groups Take the Last Stand Against ICE in LA

Organizers argue that LA’s sanctuary laws aren’t enough to keep their immigrant neighbors safe.

The Intercept

Saturday, 21 June 2025

Streeting: NHS can’t afford assisted dying and MPs got it wrong

The health secretary says letting terminally ill people end their lives could divert resources from elsewhere in the service

The Times

WATCH: Israeli strikes destroy three F-14 jets in central Iran, IDF targeting military sites

WATCH

The Jerusalem Post

US has bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, Trump announces

The Independent

Unpacking the tech bros' fascination with the Roman Empire

Silicon Valley's top executives are almost all captivated by the Roman Empire and its decline. Their obsession shapes how they see the world.

Le Monde

Trump: U.S. Bombed Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan Nuclear Sites in Iran

Haaretz

Israel launches fresh strikes on central and southern Iran

Earlier, Iran's foreign minister warned against US involvement in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran saying it would be "very very dangerous".

BBC News

Israel prepared for ‘long campaign’ against Iran as US moves bombers

Aljazeera

An explosive moment of truth for Iran and Israel

A test of Trump’s nerves, Iranian resilience and Israeli overreach 

The Economist

Keir Starmer should ban IRGC, say Labour MPs

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MPs urge PM Keir Starmer to ban Iran’s IRGC after the UK banned Palestine Action, calling it a rising threat to Britain’s national security. As reported by The Telegraph, Keir Starmer faces pressure from

The Parliament Politics

Jordan urged to cancel Israel gas deal after supply halted amid Iran war

Campaigners urge Amman to cancel 15-year gas deal, saying Israel broke its obligations

Middle East Eye

Mahmoud Khalil Won His Freedom Despite the Best Efforts of ICE’s Intelligence Unit

Homeland Security Investigations once targeted human traffickers and cartels. Now it’s leading the charge against student protesters.

The Intercept

Friday, 20 June 2025

Iran rules out new nuclear talks until attacks stop

Iran says it will not resume talks with the US over its nuclear programme while under attack.

BBC News

Trump says Europe will not be able to help much with Israel-Iran War

Trump said on Friday he might support a ceasefire in the week-old aerial conflict between US ally Israel and its regional rival Iran "depending on the circumstances."

The Jerusalem Post

Trump says Gabbard and US intelligence ‘wrong’ on Iran nukes as he warns Tehran could have bomb in ‘weeks’

The Independent

IDF Chief Says Public Must Prepare for Prolonged Military Campaign in Iran: 'IDF Ready'

Haaretz

Iran says it’s ready for nuclear talks when ‘Israeli aggression stops’

Aljazeera

Opponents to use ‘every means possible’ to thwart assisted dying

MPs passed the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by just 23 votes, giving critics hope that they might be able to prevent it becoming law

The Times

Despite destruction and death, Israelis widely support war against Iran

The overwhelming majority of the population supports Israel's strikes against Iran, partly because of the nuclear threat but also the hope for regional peace if the regime in Tehran collapses.

Le Monde

On World Refugee Day, scores of families approved for resettlement in US are stuck in limbo

A lawsuit challenging Trump's executive order banning refugees offers hope to families who had been approved for resettlement in US

Middle East Eye

Oklahoma Seeks New Conviction of Richard Glossip Using Old Evidence

After the Supreme Court overturned Glossip’s conviction, prosecutors claimed to have “a plethora of evidence,” while offering none.

The Intercept

Trump v Iran: a negotiation made in hell

The president is unreliable. The Islamic Republic is inflexible

The Economist

Labour Is Renationalising the Railways. Cleaners Are Being Left Behind

Novara Media

The racist and homophobic writings of a far-right MP and key ally of Marine Le Pen

Caroline Parmentier is a Member of Parliament for the far-right Rassemblement National and a key strategist for that party's former presidential candidate Marine Le Pen. In particular, she has been one of the architects of Le Pen’s so-called “de-demonisation” strategy to soften the party's image and erase memories of its murky past. Yet an investigation by Mediapart has shown that over a period of 30 years Caroline Parmentier wrote racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic comments for a far-right publication. She also openly expressed her support for Marshal Philippe Pétain – who headed France's wartime Vichy government which collaborated with the Nazis - on Facebook as recently as 2018. Rassemblement National now faces growing embarrassment over these revelations about a woman who is a close friend of Marine Le Pen. Fabrice Arfi and Antton Rouget report.

Mediapart

Public deeply worried about the impact of assisted dying on vulnerable and disabled people, finds poll

The public is deeply worried about the impact of assisted dying on vulnerable and disabled people, find a major new poll for Care Not Killing. Asked, “If assisted dying were legalised in Britain, how concerned or not would you be

The Parliament Politics

Thursday, 19 June 2025

LA Dodgers say ICE agents were blocked from its stadium – but Homeland Security insist they weren't there

The Independent

Trump gives Iran ‘two-week’ reprieve as his inner circle quietly seeks exit route

For all the president’s hostile rhetoric, his advisers are increasingly wary of threats to American troops

The Times

Smoke, explosions in Tehran, Rasht, Hezbollah leader offers help to Iran

Netanyahu: 'We strike nuclear targets, they strike hospitals' • IAEA chief identifies Isfahan as Iran's planned uranium enrichment site • Israel receives military cargo shipment from US, Germany

The Jerusalem Post

Trump will decide on US involvement in Israel-Iran conflict within two weeks, White House says

The US president has given the two-week timeframe as he thinks there's a "substantial chance" of Iran talks in the near future, his press secretary says.

BBC News

Trump to Decide 'Within Two Weeks' Whether to Strike Iran Amid Direct U.S.-Iran Talks

Haaretz

Trump to decide whether to attack Iran ‘within two weeks’, White House says

Aljazeera

Despite the killing of top brass, Iran's military is still operational

The current wave of targeted assassinations has nonetheless exposed counterintelligence failures within Iran's security services.

Le Monde

Children Are Starving in Gaza, as Soldiers Kill People Looking for Food

Doctors trying to save starving children and parents trying to feed their families spoke with The Intercept.

The Intercept

Muslim Brotherhood rallies around Iran, calls for Islamic unity against Israel

The group expressed its 'full support' for Iran following threats issued by US and Israeli officials against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Middle East Eye

Thoughts on the e-petition debate on non-stun slaughter

Being Chair of the Petitions Committee has been a learning curve and also a joy. One is exposed to a wide variety of topics that make the general public tick, from animal welfare to school reforms and the infamous call

The Parliament Politics

Why MAGA’s pro-natalist plans are ill-conceived

Efforts to deliver a baby boom either fail or cost a fortune

The Economist

Israel Has Admitted to Funding Gangs in Gaza. Why Is Anyone Surprised?

Novara Media

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Iran and Israel launch more attacks as Trump weighs US involvement

Iran and Israel continue strikes on Wednesday night, after Donald Trump says the US "may" join the Israeli attacks.

BBC News

Israel, Iran continue missile attacks; 144 killed in Gaza in last 24 hours

Aljazeera

UK considers military support as Trump threatens to bomb Iran

Sir Keir Starmer convened an emergency Cobra meeting as Britain weighs up whether to allow the US to use the Diego Garcia base in a potential strike

The Times

How Israel gained air superiority over Iran's sky

Israel has waged a long war against Iran and its 'axis of resistance' to control the air corridor leading to Tehran.

Le Monde

IDF: Two Missiles Intercepted in Latest Barrage From Iran, Drone Downed in Jordan Valley

Haaretz

Trump administration orders LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline to close within a month

The Independent

Khamenei may be fed false data about war, could lead to IDF blunders, longer war

EXCLUSIVE

The Jerusalem Post

As Trump weighs bombing Iran's Fordow, 'mission creep' lurks behind US attack

Bombing fordow is more likely to mark the beginning of US activity in Iran, not the end, history shows from Libya to Iraq

Middle East Eye

Congress Has One Way to Stop Trump From Going to War With Iran

A War Powers Resolution would prohibit the “United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

The Intercept

Investors ignore world-changing news. Rightly

The Nothing Ever Happens Market

The Economist

Israel Has Admitted to Funding Gangs in Gaza. Why Is Anyone Surprised?

Novara Media

Fighter jet parts sent through UK airport to Israel

Exclusive: As Israel uses F-35 fighter jets to bomb Iran and Gaza, we reveal parts for these warplanes were transported via London last month.

Declassified UK

Iran war: how Macron got caught in an Israeli trap

The war declared on Iran by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has completely changed the stance of French diplomacy. A planned conference in New York that would have highlighted France's position on events in Gaza and the wider Palestinian situation was postponed, and French recognition of the state of Palestine currently seems to be on hold once more. Once again, Paris is back to showing public support for Israel. Mediapart's Ilyes Ramdani analyses the impact of the Israeli air strikes on the French president's Middle East diplomacy.

Mediapart

Outdoor education is not a nice luxury, it is essential for developing happier and healthier people

The benefits of outdoor education experiences are obvious to anyone who has ever gone for a hike through a muddy field while wrestling with an Ordnance Survey map, abseiled, spent the night camped in a lakeland forest, climbed a rockface

The Parliament Politics

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Israeli Air Force Attacking Targets Near Tehran After Iran Launches Two Barrages of Missiles

Haaretz

Trump sends jets to Middle East and demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’

US president also said that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, was an ‘easy target’ in posts on Truth Social

The Times

Iran launches more missiles at Israel, IDF issues evacuation warning for Tehran

Netanyahu and Trump hold phone call • Trump demands unconditional surrender from Khamenei • US to shut embassy in Jerusalem from Wednesday through Friday

The Jerusalem Post

Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender'

The US president is said to be weighing whether to join Israeli strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.

BBC News

Iran fires missiles at Israel; Trump claims ‘total control of Iran skies’

Aljazeera

Food Network star Anne Burrell dies unexpectedly at age 55: 'Anne’s light radiated far beyond those she knew'

The Independent

What employees think of their companies’ values

We run the rule over 900 firms and 19 industries

The Economist

State Department pushes 'peace' narrative as Trump threatens Iran

The US president's 'peace through strength' policy is manifesting at every level of government communication

Middle East Eye

Sex Workers’ Friends and Family Could Be Criminalised, Campaigners Warn

Labour MPs are plotting a crackdown that could unjustly criminalise sex workers’ friends and family and put prostitutes’ safety at risk. Maya Oppenheim reports.

Novara Media

Under GOP Budget Bill, You’d Have to Be Rich to Sue the Trump Administration

Courts couldn’t issue injunctions or restraining orders against the government unless plaintiffs pay for a security bond.

The Intercept

We must expand community care, pioneer new tech and invest in preventative care to become a healthier nation

Long-term health conditions are one of the greatest challenges facing our NHS and our society. Addressing this will take more than short-term fixes. It requires a determined, coordinated, and sustained effort. We have been promised a long-term plan for the

The Parliament Politics

Wes Streeting mixes with tech billionaires at Bilderberg summit

Britain’s health secretary, who wants to shake up the NHS, was tight lipped about his encounter with AI moguls at elite conference.

Declassified UK

Pan Am flight 103: the revelations of former Libyan agent on the Lockerbie bombing

 

Mediapart

Monday, 16 June 2025

Explosions heard in Tehran as Trump tells 'everyone' to evacuate Iranian capital immediately

Reports of the latest missile attacks on Israel circulated on Iranian state media hours after Israel said it had attacked a media building in Tehran.

BBC News

Iran says it launched drone, missile attack targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa

Aljazeera

Explosions seen across Tehran after Trump warns Iranians to evacuate

Breaking

The Jerusalem Post

Suspect Vance Boelter remains in federal custody on murder charge with bail set at $5m

The Independent

Why today’s graduates are screwed

The bottom has fallen out of the job market

The Economist

Starmer and Trump agree US-UK trade deal

Sir Keir Starmer met President Trump at the G7 summit in Canada

The Times

Democrat Michigan AG Asked FBI to Raid Protesters’ Homes — But Won’t Tell Students Why

“It’s a terribly unusual thing,” a lawyer said about sealed affidavits in an investigation of alleged pro-Palestine vandalism.

The Intercept

Rocket Fire Sparks Sirens Across Israel; IDF Says Two Missiles Fell in Open Areas

Haaretz

Netanyahu wants regime change in Iran. Is Trump on board?

With no guarantee of what would follow a potential Israeli assassination of Khamenei, it may not be a gamble the White House is likely to take

Middle East Eye

Parliament watchdog accused of bias over treatment of pro-Israel politicians

Exclusive: Daniel Greenberg voiced support for Israeli war on Gaza months after taking up role as independent commissioner

Declassified UK

BBC Gives Israeli Deaths 33 Times More Coverage, New Study Reveals

Novara Media

Government must turbo charge the UK’s space sector with tax breaks and better support

Space. The final frontier, or an extraordinary opportunity? The stuff of science fiction, or the way to drive productivity in our economy? Space today is both unique and ubiquitous. Who knows that when you tap your credit card on the

The Parliament Politics

Sunday, 15 June 2025

Israel and Iran attacks continue as leaders warn of further retaliation

More than 10 Israelis were wounded on Sunday, while Iran's health ministry says 224 people have been killed since the conflict began.

BBC News

IDF strikes missile launch sites amid preparation for Iranian rocket fire

Trump: Hope Israel and Iran reach ceasefire deal • Israel's air superiority may bring war's end sooner than expected • 14 Israelis killed, at least 390 wounded

The Jerusalem Post

Iran says IRGC intelligence chief, two generals killed in Israeli attacks

Aljazeera

Trump says ‘full strength and might’ of US is ready for conflict

The president threatened direct military action against Iran if the US was attacked ‘in anyway, shape or form’

The Times

Trump rejected Israeli plan to kill Iran’s supreme leader, reports say

The Independent

Can China reclaim its IPO crown?

Hong Kong is hot. The mainland very much is not

The Economist

Iranian Missiles Target Haifa, Wounding 7; Israel Kills IRGC Intelligence Chief in Tehran Strike

Haaretz

The chronicles of a genocide in Gaza (part two)

Mediapart is publishing a series of reports regularly sent to it from inside the Gaza Strip by two young Palestinians. Nour Elassy, a 22-year-old journalist, who is also a poet and writer, and Ibrahim Badra, a 23-year-old journalist and human rights activist, chronicle the grim reality of life and death in Gaza as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to wage a genocidal war against the population of about 2.1 million. “Famine is not a natural disaster,” writes Ibrahim Badra in his first contributions published here. “Famine is a despicable, deliberate policy used by the occupation to collectively oppress the people of Gaza.”

Mediapart

Iranian strikes expose lack of shelters for Palestinian citizens of Israel, residents say

Four Palestinian citizens of Israel were killed and dozens more wounded after a missile struck their home in the northern town of Tamra

Middle East Eye

Calais Aid Workers Blame Starmer for Influx of British Far-right Thugs

Novara Media

Why Did NBC Delete Its “Dateline” Episode on Diddy?

NBC, which is facing a defamation lawsuit from Sean “Diddy” Combs, removed an episode of “Dateline” about the Diddy trial.

The Intercept

Saturday, 14 June 2025

Britain on a war footing as it moves combat jets to Middle East

Starmer confirms military build up after Iran threat as Netanyahu warns that Israeli jets ‘will be seen over Tehran’

The Times

IDF strikes Tehran oil depot, Iranian missiles kill four, wound 24 in the North

IDF targets top Houthi military leader • At least six Israelis killed across two days of Iranian strikes • IDF intercepts two drones in South

The Jerusalem Post

Thousands take to street to protest Trump with 'No Kings' marches: Two incidents of cars hitting protestors reported

The Independent

Iran launches new wave of missiles at Israel as Israeli air force strikes targets in Tehran

Iran warned earlier more strikes would come if Israel continued to carry out attacks across its territory.

BBC News

Iran sends new missile barrage towards Israel, explosions over Tel Aviv

Aljazeera

Three Killed, 13 Wounded in Iranian Missile Attack on Northern Israel

Haaretz

Iran launches another round of missiles at Israel in retaliation for attacks

Videos seen by Middle East Eye show fires and plumes of smoke in Haifa after scores of missiles target northern Israel and the central city of Tel Aviv

Middle East Eye

The world must escape the manufacturing delusion

Governments’ obsession with factories is built on myths—and will be self-defeating

The Economist

Going Out to a Protest? Here’s How Not to Get Arrested.

Lawyer Isabella Salomão Nascimento on knowing your rights — and getting the cops to respect them.

The Intercept

Friday, 13 June 2025

Iran launches ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliatory attack

Second wave of strikes hits Tel Aviv amid Iranian reprisals to Israeli strikes that killed several of its top generals

The Times

Initial reports of a rocket impact in Tel Aviv, fire and rescue teams hit by shrapnel

Magen David Adom reported that two female medics were injured after their car was hit by shrapnel.

The Jerusalem Post

Iran launches more retaliatory strikes against Israel as civilians shelter

The Independent

Iran retaliates with missile attacks on Israel, as Netanyahu urges Iranians to stand up to regime

Iran says there was damage to its Fordow and Isfahan nuclear sites in an earlier attack as the Israeli PM vows that "more is on the way".

BBC News

Iran Fires Over 100 Missiles at Israel; Over 40 Wounded Around Tel Aviv, Two Critical

Haaretz

Iran hits Israel with retaliatory missiles after nuclear site attacks

Aljazeera

The West has stopped losing its religion

After decades of rising secularism, Christianity is holding its ground—and gaining among the young

The Economist

These questions are often ignored in the Israel-Iran story. We asked a panel of experts

Five experts spoke to Middle East Eye to address deniability, impunity, and the laws of war

Middle East Eye

The chronicles of a genocide in Gaza (part one)

Mediapart is publishing a series of reports regularly sent to it from inside the Gaza Strip by two young Palestinians. Nour Elassy, a 22-year-old journalist, who is also a poet and writer, and Ibrahim Badra, a 23-year-old journalist and human rights activist, chronicle the grim reality of life and death in Gaza as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to wage a genocidal war against the population of about 2.1 million. “Israel’s goal is no longer hidden, it wants Gaza emptied of Palestinians,” writes Nour Elassy in her first contributions presented here, “and we are beginning to let go of our belief that we can live here, grow here, raise our children here.”

Mediapart

Calais Aid Workers Blame Starmer for Influx of British Far-right Thugs

Novara Media

Did Israel Just “Blow Up” Trump’s Bid for an Iran Nuclear Deal?

On Thursday, Trump said he worried a strike might sink negotiations — or maybe it would help! What Netanyahu wants seems obvious.

The Intercept

The RFA are a vital part of the UK’s armed forces, but were badly let down by the last Government

Last week, the Strategic Defence Review containing the Government’s plans to rebuild our armed forces was unveiled. We also voted on an Armed Forces’ Commissioner Bill. The Commissioner will be an independent person for serving personnel and their families to

The Parliament Politics

Thursday, 12 June 2025

California Senator Alex Padilla dragged out of press conference after confronting Kristi Noem

The Independent

Air India says 241 on board plane killed in crash with one British survivor

The plane carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian nationals and 53 Britons, hit a residential area, with some on the ground also feared dead.

BBC News

One survivor as 241 people killed in Air India plane crash, officials say

The airline says 242 passengers and crew members were on board Flight 171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick.

Aljazeera

British survivor in seat 11A has ‘no idea’ how he escaped death

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, from Leicester, survived the India Air plane crash that killed all 241 of the other people on board

The Times

WSJ: Israel prepared to strike Iran in the next few days if US proposal fails officials say

The newspaper cited a senior Israeli official as saying a strike could come as soon as Sunday unless Iran agrees to halt production of fissile material, which can be used to make an atomic bomb. 

The Jerusalem Post

Palestinian Activists Came to Speak at California Synagogue — But Face Deportation at the Airport

CBP revoked Eid and Awdah Hathaleen’s visas before detaining them on Wednesday. Local organizers haven’t heard from them since.

The Intercept

India’s tragic crash comes amid a rapid expansion of air travel

An Air India jet to London came down moments after take-off

The Economist

Is Israel About to Strike Iran, or Is Trump Playing High-stakes Chicken With Tehran?

Haaretz

Posturing or potential strikes? Iran tensions ramp up ahead of nuclear talks

The US has put its officials in the Middle East on warning. Is it a ruse to pressure Iran amid gridlock in talks?

Middle East Eye

Calais Aid Workers Blame Starmer for Influx of British Far-right Thugs

Novara Media

UK defence secretary walks away from Gaza spy flight questions

John Healey tells Declassified he has ‘nothing more to add’ about the UK’s surveillance of Palestine

Declassified UK

Justice For Women And Girls Cannot Wait

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is not just a national crisis – it is a moral emergency. In the West Midlands, the scale of this crisis is staggering. Every 30 seconds, a woman or girl reports an incident of

The Parliament Politics

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Five killed, multiple injuries in Hamas attack on GHF personnel

Several injuries have been reported, and the GHF also stated that team members may have been taken hostage.

The Jerusalem Post

National Guard already detaining civilians as ICE raids continue

The Independent

Israeli Army Recovers Bodies of Two Hostages Kidnapped to Gaza on October 7

Haaretz

Jesus Cruz polished luxury cars at an LA car wash for a decade. Then ICE showed up

The BBC obtained CCTV footage of a raid at a Los Angeles car wash that shows how President Trump's immigration crackdown has ramped up.

BBC News

Israeli gunfire, strikes kill 120 Palestinians in Gaza, many at aid sites

Palestinian death toll in Israel’s genocidal war surpasses 55,000 amid ongoing bombardment and killings at aid sites.

Aljazeera

Tax rises loom as Reeves gambles on spending boost

The chancellor used her spending review to announce plans to ‘renew Britain’ and promised an extra £29 billion a year for the NHS

The Times

As 75 Democrats Vote to Praise ICE, Ilhan Omar Wants to Hold Police Accountable for Protest Abuses

Trying to pass laws to defend protesters’ rights is a lonely battle on Capitol Hill.

The Intercept

The gangster Israel is arming to fight Hamas

His group is notorious for stealing aid and is widely disliked by Palestinians

The Economist

How Turkey and Qatar are playing an outsized role in Trump's new Middle East

Turkey and Qatar's regional rivals face several setbacks as the two countries seal deals with US on energy and security in Syria

Middle East Eye

Suicides in France's overcrowded prisons: the families battling for the truth

The number of suicides among prisoners in France is steadily increasing, while overcrowding of prisons is soaring. Often, the families and close entourage of the deceased face a lengthy legal battle to establish the circumstances of their deaths and the eventual responsibility of the prison authorities who, some complain, treat them with insensitivity and even disdain. Feriel Alouti reports on their distressing experiences.

Mediapart

UK police spent thousands protecting Israeli arms firm

Exclusive: Public money spent on guarding Newcastle factory owned by Israel’s ministry of finance, which is run by UK-sanctioned ‘extremist’.

Declassified UK

‘I’m Afraid to Work’: 85% of Uber Drivers Say They Fear More Race Riots This Summer

Novara Media

Maternity wards have closed over 2,200 times in four years. Why are we not acting like this is a national emergency?

In the past four years, maternity wards across England have closed their doors more than 2,200 times. That is not a typo. According to House of Commons Library date, between May 2020 and April 2024, 2,201 closures were reported by

The Parliament Politics

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Trump claims ‘paid agitators’ are being armed with bricks to throw at police

The Independent

Like a Memorial Day Ceremony: The Israelis Protesting With Photos of Dead Gazan Children

Haaretz

Israel kills more than 70 Palestinians in relentless attacks across Gaza

Child among 20 killed near controversial US-run aid centres; displaced people in tents and medics also killed.

Aljazeera

NHS ‘won’t hit waiting list target’ despite budget boost

Plans for 92 per cent of patients needing routine operations to be seen within 18 weeks are overly optimistic, officials say

The Times

Austria school shooting death toll rises to 11 after victim dies in hospital

Police say the gunman died, with the country's interior minister saying he was a former pupil.

BBC News

Feds Seek “Unprecedented” Sentence Boost for CIA Leaker, Leaning on His Use of Signal

Asif William Rahman’s lawyers thought they had a deal. Now Trump’s prosecutors are asking for a super harsh sentence.

The Intercept

Trump to Netanyahu: 'The war is exhausting itself - finish it'

Report

The Jerusalem Post

US Secretary of State Rubio terminates all USAID positions abroad: Report

The State Department had already absorbed 80 percent of the agency's projects

Middle East Eye

Woman files complaint in France over 'war crime' deaths of grandchildren in Gaza

In what is the first legal move of its kind in France, a woman has filed a formal complaint for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide over the deaths in Gaza of two of her grandchildren, and the wounding of another, all French nationals, during Israeli airstrikes in October 2023. Meanwhile, similar moves are being launched in other countries against named Israeli military personnel accused of committing war crimes. Gwenaelle Lenoir reports.

Mediapart

Factory work is overrated. Here are the jobs of the future

America is trapped by its industrial fantasies

The Economist

‘I’m Afraid to Work’: 85% of Uber Drivers Say They Fear More Race Riots This Summer

Novara Media

UK: Early prison release scheme linked to higher police work

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Leaked MoJ papers reveal govt admits early release scheme may burden police and leave victims feeling justice wasn’t served. As reported by the Telegraph, the government has acknowledged that law enforcement may face additional duties

The Parliament Politics

Illegal police raid on my home won’t stop me covering Gaza

The police broke the law when they ransacked my house. When will they stop harassing pro-Palestine journalists?

Declassified UK

Monday, 9 June 2025

Reeves reinstates winter fuel payments for 9 million pensioners

In Labour’s biggest U-turn all pensioners earning under £35,000 will get up to £300, but the chancellor is yet to explain how she will fund it

The Times

California sues Trump administration over National Guard deployment

The US military is set to temporarily deploy about 700 Marines to Los Angeles while additional National Guard troops arrive in the city.

The Jerusalem Post

Trump mobilizes 700 Marines to respond to anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles

The Independent

Hundreds of Marines sent to LA area to help federal response to immigration protests

California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is suing the Trump administration, calls the move "deranged".

BBC News

What’s happening in LA could be a template for the Trump administration

The cycle of protest, violence and repression often benefits the right

The Economist

Israel Advancing Preparations for Iran Strike Amid Obstacles in U.S.-Tehran Talks

Haaretz

Madleen Gaza activists face jail as seized boat brought to Israel

Aljazeera

What to know about the new Trump travel ban now in effect

Lawyers say it's a legally sound order, and the only way to challenge it is through legislative change

Middle East Eye

Trump Threatened to Cut Musk’s Contracts. Golden Dome Deserves Worse.

The fallout between the president and the world’s richest man revolves around a missile system that experts say is a total boondoggle.

The Intercept

British firm sent over 1,000 ammo boxes to Israel

Exclusive: UK-made munitions containers have been shipped to Israel’s largest arms firm amid the Gaza genocide, it can be revealed.

Declassified UK

Majority of Brits oppose plans to decriminalise abortion, finds major new poll

The British public opposes attempts to decriminalise abortion and believes that the criminal law provides “clear boundaries” and protects “everyone involved” finds a major new poll from Whitestone Insight. Asked if “Having an illegal abortion should continue to be a

The Parliament Politics

Sunday, 8 June 2025

Clashes erupt at LA detention center amid political turmoil over Trump deploying National Guard

The Independent

Trump says troops in LA to uphold 'law and order' as protests flare up for a third day

The US president has sent in the National Guard, but California officials say the move is "unnecessary".

BBC News

Police to get cash boost in spending review to fight crime

Forces in line for funding increase from Rachel Reeves after senior officers warned Downing Street of ‘stark choices’

The Times

IDF gears up to board Greta Thunberg’s 'Madleen' as it heads toward Israel

IDF's naval unit Shayetet 13 has already begun training for the ship’s boarding.

The Jerusalem Post

Freedom Flotilla’s Madleen nears Gaza as Israel issues threats

Aljazeera

Instead of Saving 20 Hostages, Netanyahu Went Back to War – and Lost 20 Soldiers

Haaretz

Putin unleashes a summer offensive to break Ukraine

His killing machine has been told to deliver a glorious victory at any cost

The Economist

Top U.S. General in Africa Paints Grim Picture of U.S. Military Failures in Africa

After two decades, and many failed counterterrorism efforts, the Trump administration is considering shuttering U.S. Africa Command.

The Intercept

Reform Threw the Kitchen Sink at Scottish By-Election – and Came Third

Novara Media

Israel orders military to stop aid boat with Greta Thunberg reaching Gaza

Israeli defence minister says aid ship should 'turn back' and will not be allowed to reach besieged enclave

Middle East Eye

MPs deeply concerned at inadequate safeguards in the assisted dying bill for women and those with anorexia finds poll

Members of Parliament are deeply concerned about inadequate safeguards in Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying bill for women and those with eating disorders such as anorexia finds a major new poll from Care Not Killing. The poll, from Whitestone Insight a

The Parliament Politics

Saturday, 7 June 2025

Trump says Musk will face ‘serious consequences’ if he funds Democrats to run against GOP

The Independent

Six killed by Israeli gunfire near Gaza aid site, Hamas officials say

Dozens of Palestinians have been killed close to the controversial supply centre in Gaza.

BBC News

White House warns UK not to allow Chinese embassy near City

Senior US officials are ‘deeply concerned’ about espionage risk to sensitive financial data

The Times

The Small Gaza Faction That Held the Bodies of Three Slain Hostages Retrieved by the IDF

Haaretz

Death toll climbs in Gaza as more aid-seekers killed by Israel

Aljazeera

Trump Could Use Sacred Native Land for a Monument to… Christopher Columbus

Trump’s plan for a national statue garden could get built on sacred Native land currently held by a wealthy South Dakota mining family.

The Intercept

More and more parents around the world prefer girls to boys

The bias in favour of boys is shrinking in developing countries even as a preference for girls emerges in the rich world

The Economist

Syria closes controversial Rukban refugee camp near Jordanian border

Syrian Emergency Task Force says camp for displaced people now 'closed and empty' with residents returning home

Middle East Eye

The UK is supporting the slaughter in Gaza by selling weapons to Israel, its time to stop these arms export licences

I write this to the dwindling number of people who question why many MPs, including myself, have been dedicating increasing time to speaking out strongly against the Israeli government’s conduct in Gaza, and our own government’s role in enabling its

The Parliament Politics

Friday, 6 June 2025

Democrats Hate Their Own Party. The People Can Take It Back.

Trump plays the working-class hero while Democrats cling to corporate donors. David Sirota, Jessica Washington, and Ilyse Hogue discuss how to turn the tide.

The Intercept

The Israeli 'Human Rights' Group Fueling Racism, Censorship and Violence – Without Consequences

Haaretz

US brings man mistakenly deported to El Salvador back to face charges

Salvadoran Kilmar Ábrego García, whose case became a political flashpoint, has been charged with human trafficking by US officials.

BBC News

NHS to get £30 billion funding boost as other services squeezed

Keir Starmer is staking his political fortune on the health service in next week’s spending review

The Times

JD Vance silence on Musk may be the most Game of Thrones tactic ever — and Trump may not even notice

The Independent

Trump-Musk feud escalates: What happened? And what comes next?

Elon Musk suggests Donald Trump should be impeached, as US president says the former DOGE adviser ‘went CRAZY’.

Aljazeera

Trump thinks Americans consume too much. He has a point

He will not like the remedy, however

The Economist

Israel has sold record amount of debt in US since war on Gaza erupted: Report

Israel Bonds target local governments and retail investors in the US with a low starting product at $36

Middle East Eye

Trump says Musk has ‘lost his mind’ and dismisses peace offering

Trump says he’s ‘not particularly’ interested in reconciling with Elon Musk, who reportedly wanted to speak to president

The Guardian

Reform Threw the Kitchen Sink at Scottish By-Election – and Came Third

Novara Media

“Greater London” is passed its expiry date!

For nearly a quarter of a century, I have stood in the House of Commons as the Member of Parliament for Romford, the town where I was born, raised, educated, and have lived all my life. Yet, for as long

The Parliament Politics

Thursday, 5 June 2025

Impeachment, Epstein and bitter acrimony: Trump and Musk joust in astonishing social media duel

Tensions over the Republican spending bill burst into public view as the president’s relationship with his former adviser deteriorated

The Guardian

Testimonies: IDF Responsible for Lethal Shootings Near U.S.-led Aid Site in Gaza

Haaretz

ECHR ‘must adapt to backlash against migration’, Council of Europe warns

The council’s secretary-general, Alain Berset, said in a rare interview there should be ‘no taboo’ about changing the convention’s rules

The Times

Trump-Musk relationship implodes with insults and threats

The US president and his former close ally are trading insults and threats - and the fallout could impact contracts worth billions.

BBC News

Hunger and bullets: Palestinians recall Gaza aid massacre horror

As thousands gathered on Sunday, seeking aid to feed their families, Israeli forces opened fire, killing more than 30.

Aljazeera

Clash of the titans: Immovable object of Trump ego met unstoppable force of Musk arrogance in trolling for the ages

The Independent

Trump Travel Ban Punishes Victims of the U.S. War Machine

Trump’s latest travel ban hits Afghans who aided the U.S. in its failed 20-year war.

The Intercept

What is stopping Israel from bombing Iran's nuclear sites?

US confident Israel could set Iran's nuclear programme back 'a few years', but Netanyahu's fear of Trump holds him back, experts say

Middle East Eye

America’s tax on foreign investors could do more damage than tariffs

Provisions in the Republican budget are a dangerous step

The Economist

Foreign Office Bosses Have a Suggestion for Staff With Gaza Conscience: Resign

Novara Media

Leigh Infirmary and Atherleigh Park Hospital set to benefit from major Government investment

For more than 15 years, NHS buildings have suffered from chronic neglect. Emergency departments have been flooded by burst pipes, operating theatres have been shut down due to electrical failures, and maternity wards have lacked the basic facilities needed to

The Parliament Politics

Why is the UK sheltering Israel’s genocide-inciting ambassador?

It is long past time Tzipi Hotovely was expelled from London. Starmer’s inaction proves he has no intention of stopping his support for Israel’s crimes in Gaza.

Declassified UK

Wednesday, 4 June 2025

How I fixed my incontinence

The Guardian

Trump signs ban on travel to US by nationals from 12 countries

There are an additional seven countries whose nationals face partial travel restrictions.

BBC News

Winter fuel payments to return — but half of pensioners will miss out

Rachel Reeves is expected to set out plans to restore the payments and then claw them back from millions of better-off pensioners through higher taxes

The Times

Husband of ‘King of the Hill’ actor Jonathan Joss speaks out after alleged killer freed on bond

The Independent

‘Forgotten by the world’: Disability deepens sisters’ struggle in Gaza

Scared and confused, Aseel and Afaf live in a crowded displacement tent, lacking all forms of support, even food.

Aljazeera

Mass Casualties and Inner Turmoil Define First Week of U.S.-led Aid Distribution in Gaza

Haaretz

Who would pay America’s “revenge tax” on foreigners?

Overseas investors at first—then Americans

The Economist

Handful of US lawmakers demand Trump ban the Muslim Brotherhood

Senator Ted Cruz and Jared Moskowitz are leading calls for the political group to be banned

Middle East Eye

MIT Student Condemned Genocide — So ADL Chief Said She Helped Cause Boulder Attack

Jonathan Greenblatt falsely accused graduating students and streamer Hasan Piker of spreading antisemitic lies — and called on Trump to stop them.

The Intercept

Keir Starmer Used Dodgy Figures to Claim 4,000 New Jobs. In Fact, It’s Only 400

Novara Media

Labour rejects safe drug use rooms despite pilot program

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government rejected legal drug use rooms despite Glasgow’s pilot success, facing backlash for endangering thousands of drug users’ lives. As reported by The Independent, officials confirmed there are no plans to amend drug

The Parliament Politics

Blair and Major reassured Russia about Nato expansion

Two British prime ministers recognised Moscow’s fears over Nato expanding in eastern Europe – a major cause of the Ukraine war – files show.

Declassified UK

Tuesday, 3 June 2025

‘I held his face together’: Jonathan Joss’ husband reveals ‘King of the Hill’ actor’s final moments

The Independent

Starmer handed five-week reprieve from Trump’s steel tariffs

The White House said late on Tuesday night that the UK would be spared Trump’s new 50 per cent import tariffs until July

The Times

A Grim Poll Shows Most Jewish Israelis Support Expelling Gazans. It's Brutal - and True

Haaretz

‘Forgotten by the world’: Disability deepens sisters’ struggle in Gaza

Scared and confused, Aseel and Afaf live in a crowded displacement tent, lacking all forms of support, even food.

Aljazeera

Musk calls Trump's tax bill a 'disgusting abomination'

Musk says the bill, which faces a key test in the Senate, undercuts efforts to slash federal spending.

BBC News

She took a year off sex. Here's what she learned

The Guardian

Weapons Violations, Misconduct, and Whistleblower Retaliation at ICE

Allegations of long-running misconduct plague ICE’s Houston deportation hub.

The Intercept

The West is rethinking how to fight wars

Ukraine’s daring raid on Russia has lessons for European armed forces. But they need cash, too

The Economist

Saudi Arabian and Omani officials propose nuclear facilities for Iran on Gulf island: Report

Iran may accept regional nuclear consortium idea but could push to build enrichment facility on one of their islands

Middle East Eye

Home Office: Calm seas boost channel migrant arrivals

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Home Office links rising Channel crossings to calm weather and crowded boats, though experts say smuggling and demand drive long-term increases. As reported by the Guardian, Home Office analysis says calmer weather and more

The Parliament Politics

A Scandal-Rocked Trump Ally Just Won the Polish Presidency. Believe It Could Happen in Britain

Novara Media

Foreign Office met pro-Israel lobbyist to discuss arms exports

Exclusive: Pro-Israel lobbyist Trevor Chinn offered top diplomat ‘recommendations’ on Middle East policy.

Declassified UK

Monday, 2 June 2025

Tax rises loom to put Britain on a war footing

A bigger army, more reservists and urgent research into new WMD threats are promised as Starmer pledges to make the nation ‘battle-ready’

The Times

How the Korean Right Turned MAGA Ahead of Tomorrow’s Election

As South Korea heads toward a snap presidential election on June 3, the far right is following the Trump playbook (and aesthetic).

The Intercept

Suspect in Colorado fire attack planned for a year, FBI says

Officials say the suspect wanted to target Zionists and researched Molotov cocktails online.

BBC News

India general admits jet losses in clash with Pakistan: Here’s what he said

Anil Chauhan, India’s chief of defence staff, says India experienced losses in the air but denies six planes downed.

Aljazeera

Colorado suspect charged with 16 counts of attempted murder as victims rise to 12 in firebomb attack

The Independent

I was ghosted at 54. It was empowering

The Guardian

Putin’s sickening statistic: 1m Russian casualties in Ukraine

His regime uses payouts to salve Russian families’ grief

The Economist

'Israel Could Be Left Behind': Trump's New Syria Envoy Signals U.S. Intimacy With Turkey

Haaretz

Trump nuclear proposal allows Iran to enrich uranium: Report

The draft proposal echoes the Obama-era nuclear deal and includes a major climbdown by the Trump administration

Middle East Eye

20 Months Into the Genocide, Zadie Smith and Ian McEwan Discover Their Backbones

The bleeding-heart Gaza letter signed by a dazzling array of literary heavyweights is pitifully overdue, writes English teacher Nadeine Asbali.

Novara Media

Inside Singapore: From British colony to global finance nerve centre

Protected by British gunboats and Gurkhas, Singapore plays an outsized role in the world’s banking and oil system.

Declassified UK

Vodafone to invest £1bn after three UK merger deal

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Vodafone and Three UK merged in a £16.5bn deal, creating the UK’s biggest mobile network and pledging £1bn investment in coverage within a year. As reported by The Guardian, Vodafone has formed a £16.5bn merger

The Parliament Politics

Sunday, 1 June 2025

Britain to build a dozen nuclear submarines as forces arm for war

The PM will also announce £15 billion for the UK’s nuclear warhead programme as a major defence review calls for a shift to warfighting readiness

The Times

Victims set on fire as Molotov cocktails allegedly thrown in ‘targeted terror attack’ on pro-Israel demonstration in Colorado

The Independent

Multiple Wounded in Attack on Colorado Rally for Hostages Held by Jewish Community

Haaretz

Several injured in attack as man sets people on fire in Colorado in US

Police say a suspect was "setting people on fire" at a mall in Boulder, with several wounded including with burns injuries.

BBC News

What is Project Esther, the playbook against pro-Palestine movement in US?

Advocates say Trump administration appears to be following Project Esther’s recommendations to crackdown on activism.

Aljazeera

I crossed America to talk to people I disagreed with

The Guardian

An astonishing raid deep inside Russia rewrites the rules of war

Ukraine’s high-risk strikes damage over 40 top-secret strategic bombers

The Economist

UK backs Morocco’s Western Sahara autonomy plan, angering Algeria

Britain endorses Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, aligning with France and the US

Middle East Eye

Exercise beats drugs in preventing cancer return

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new global study shows structured exercise post-treatment cuts cancer recurrence by 28% and death risk by 37%, offering more benefits than drugs. As reported by The Guardian, a leading global trial finds exercise can

The Parliament Politics

Britain’s Biggest Pension Fund Invests in Israeli Weapons Firm Elbit Systems

Exclusive: Millions of UK workers are unknowingly funding Israel’s genocide in Gaza via their Nest pension contributions. Harriet Williamson reports.

Novara Media

Saturday, 31 May 2025

‘Was it bulls***?’: Even Trump started to doubt Musk and DOGE’s promise to cut $1 trillion, report claims

The Independent

On leadership, public rage and Trump’s US

The Guardian

Hamas makes hostage pledge but demands changes to US Gaza ceasefire plan

The response is seen as neither an explicit rejection nor clear acceptance of the proposal, but US envoy Steve Witkoff has branded it "unacceptable".

BBC News

British fighter jets to carry nuclear bombs

American-made planes armed with tactical weapons would be the UK’s biggest defence expansion since the Cold War

The Times

From Gaza and Iran to a Court Date, Dark Clouds Hover Over Netanyahu

Haaretz

What and when is Hajj? An illustrated guide, answers to 10 common questions

An estimated 1.8 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which begins on June 4.

Aljazeera

There is an “imminent” threat to Taiwan, America warns

Pete Hegseth says a war would be devastating for the world

The Economist

The UK badly needs an Alternative Defence Review: Here it is

Labour is persisting with a “nukes plus NATO” defence policy that is likely to lead to further wars. A new independent report counters this disastrous narrative.

Declassified UK

How Student Protesters and Immigrants Became Targets of Trump’s Surveillance Tech

Inside the surveillance tech fueling Trump’s deportation machine.

The Intercept

Israel blocks Arab ministers from occupied West Bank visit

Arab delegation was set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah

Middle East Eye

Ian McDermott: Social housing must boost infrastructure

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Peabody chief urges the Treasury to class social housing as vital infrastructure, calling it key to fixing the UK’s housing crisis and boosting growth. As reported by The Guardian, a leading UK housing chief has

The Parliament Politics

Friday, 30 May 2025

Trump conducts weirdest exit interview in history as Musk departs the White House — for now

The Independent

Britain will spend 3% of GDP on defence by 2034, Labour says

Defence secretary says target is no longer an ‘ambition’ — but a certainty

The Times

Four easy ways to take care of your home

The Guardian

In Oval Office farewell, Trump says Musk 'not really leaving'

Musk's time in government ended with a colourful Oval Office meeting at Trump's side.

BBC News

Jerusalem's Palestinian Residents Pick Up the Pieces in the Old City After the Flag March

Haaretz

UN says Gaza ‘hungriest place on earth’ as Israel attacks more aid seekers

Aljazeera

First he busted gangs. Now Nayib Bukele busts critics

El Salvador’s president has all the tools of repression he needs to stay in power indefinitely

The Economist

Britain’s Biggest Pension Fund Invests in Israeli Weapons Firm Elbit Systems

Exclusive: Millions of UK workers are unknowingly funding Israel’s genocide in Gaza via their Nest pension contributions. Harriet Williamson reports.

Novara Media

Lord Hermer apologises for Nazi comments

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Attorney General Lord Hermer apologised for comparing Tory and Reform calls to quit the ECHR with 1930s Nazi Germany, calling his remarks “clumsy.” As reported by The Telegraph, Attorney General Lord Hermer expressed regret over

The Parliament Politics

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Mahmoud Khalil claims he was detained by Trump admin after right-wing group tipped off ICE and Ted Cruz

The Independent

Trump tariffs can stay in place for now, appeals court rules

The president's signature import taxes win a legal reprieve, as the White House rails against "activist judges".

BBC News

‘Not aid, but humiliation’: A desperate search for food in Gaza

Palestinians in Gaza recount journeys to Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid distribution sites, as starvation looms.

Aljazeera

What happens to your body when you’re dying?

The Guardian

Starmer’s legal chief in Nazi jibe at anti-ECHR Tories and Reform

The attorney-general attacks attitudes to international courts, comparing them to the approach used to bypass the German constitution in the 1930s

The Times

Netanyahu Intervened and Blocked Shin Bet Investigations Against Jewish Terrorism

Haaretz

American finance, always unique, is now uniquely dangerous

Donald Trump is putting an untested system under almighty strain

The Economist

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

'It's all God and President Trump': Grateful Chrisleys' daughter awaits dad at prison after reality TV couple's pardon

The Independent

Striking junior doctors have lost public’s support, Streeting says

The health secretary hopes junior doctors will settle for reforms to improve working conditions and career progression as polling shows waning support

The Times

The terrifying new weapon changing the war in Ukraine

The BBC reports from Donetsk where swarms of fibre optic drones give Russia the edge as Ukraine defends towns behind the front line.

BBC News

Mapping Israel’s military campaign in the occupied West Bank

Research group Forensic Architecture finds that Israel is using tactics in the West Bank similar to those used in Gaza.

Aljazeera

A charming throwback sequel

The Guardian

Pausing foreign applications to US universities is a terrible idea

The Trump administration hobbles a great American export

The Economist

Mossad Chief, Netanyahu Confidant Tell White House: Israel Won't Be Bound by Iran Deal

Haaretz

As Trump Seeks Iran Deal, Israel Again Raises Possible Strikes on Nuclear Sites

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to press for military action that would upend President Trump’s push for a negotiated deal.

The New York Times

Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Trump Loses Third Battle in His War Against Elite Law Firms

A federal judge rejected President Trump’s efforts to use government power to punish WilmerHale. Two similar orders had already been rejected.

The New York Times

Plans to release prisoners early risk public safety, police warn

Senior figures in the police and MI5 warn Sir Keir Starmer that his plans risk undermining confidence in policing and the criminal justice system

The Times

Trump has ordered a critically ill four-year-old Mexican girl to leave the country. She could die within days, experts say

The Independent

Canada 'strong and free' and other takeaways from King's throne speech

King Charles delivered the first throne speech in Canada by a monarch since 1977, amid tensions with the US.

BBC News

Israel army accused of ‘deliberate massacre’ during Gaza aid site chaos

Aljazeera

Trump Is Frustrated, but He's Still Letting Netanyahu Set the Terms on Gaza

Haaretz

Triple trouble for Israel as its furious allies bail 

Netanyahu has a lethal addiction to crises 

The Economist

This bald eagle live cam is an oasis of joy online

The Guardian

Monday, 26 May 2025

Trump Condemns Putin’s Killings in Ukraine, but Doesn’t Make Him Pay a Price

President Trump says that Vladimir Putin has “gone absolutely CRAZY’’ with attacks in Ukraine, but has so far refused to join Europe with its newest sanctions.

The New York Times

Horror at Liverpool title parade as children among 47 injured

Police confirm arrest of 53-year-old white British male after car sped through throngs of supporters, including children

The Times

Kremlin calls Trump 'emotional' after US president says Putin is 'crazy'

Trump said that Vladimir Putin had gone "absolutely crazy" following massive aerial attacks on Ukraine.

BBC News

The last-ditch race to save the Orinoco crocodile

The Guardian

Trump can't resist attack on Biden during Memorial Day speech honoring fallen heroes

The Independent

Why AI hasn’t taken your job

And any jobs-pocalypse seems a long way off

The Economist

At Hate-filled Jerusalem March, Israel's Far Right Paraded Its True Goal for the Gaza War

Haaretz

Sanctions calls grow on Israel as it starves and bombs war-ravaged Gaza

Aljazeera

Sunday, 25 May 2025

Trump delays 50 percent tariff threat to European Union until July 9

The Independent

How my friend fell for the manosphere hucksters

The Guardian

Trump Delays Imposing 50 Percent Tariff on E.U.

The delay to July 9, from June 1, followed a request from the president of the European Commission. President Trump said trade talks would begin “rapidly.”

The New York Times

UK to ask Kosovo to take migrants as part of ‘return hubs’ plan

The president of the Balkan nation has signalled that it would be open to hosting one of Britain’s ‘migration hubs’ but talks have not yet started

The Times

'Situation is dire' - BBC returns to Gaza baby left hungry by Israeli blockade

Malnourished five-month-old baby Siwar is now out of hospital in Gaza - but as we found, she and her family are struggling.

BBC News

Israel kills 2 Red Cross workers after bombing Gaza journalist’s home

Aljazeera

Netanyahu's U.S. Ambassador Is Out of Line – and Out of Step With Israeli Society

Haaretz

Russia is raining hellfire on Ukraine

New attacks push its air defences to saturation point

The Economist

Saturday, 24 May 2025

Europe Is Negotiating by the Book, but Trump Is Tearing It Up

President Trump sees tariff talks as a chance to pressure a rival into concessions. E.U. officials have acted as if they were dealing with an ally.

The New York Times

As Gaza Deaths Mount and Soldiers Burn Out, an Anti-war Movement Is a Matter of Time

Haaretz

Trump delivers rambling speech about trophy wives, golf and Al Capone in political West Point address

The Independent

Alan Bates: my compensation claim has been cut in half

Campaigner calls for an independent body to administer payouts for public scandals, including Horizon, contaminated blood and Windrush

The Times

Israeli strike kills nine of Gaza doctor's children, hospital says

A British surgeon working in Nasser Hospital said he had operated on the doctor's surviving 11-year-old.

BBC News

‘Chaos and desperation’ as Israel stymies Gaza aid and bombs civilians

Aljazeera

How batteries use water reservoirs to stop blackouts

The Guardian

The man with a plan for Vietnam

A Communist Party hard man has to rescue Asia’s great success story 

The Economist

Friday, 23 May 2025

Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Bar International Students at Harvard

Harvard sued and asked for a restraining order after the Trump administration had said it would block international students from attending the university.

The New York Times

Opaque U.S. Military Contractors Guarding Gaza Aid

Haaretz

Harvard foreign students face uncertainty as Trump plan to block enrollment is halted - for now

It comes a day after the administration said it had revoked Harvard's access to student visa programmes.

BBC News

Inside Trump’s big-spender meme coin dinner: Presidential seal and food that looked ‘worse than Spirit Airlines’

The Independent

The terrifying unsolved mystery of the Tylenol killer

The Guardian

NHS to open network of mental health A&Es across England

The units will be open around the clock and be staffed by specialists who can deal with patients who are suicidal or experiencing psychosis or mania

The Times

Trump threatens 50% tariffs. How might Europe strike back?

America’s tech giants are a point of vulnerability

The Economist

Gaza enduring ‘cruelest phase of cruel conflict’, UN chief says

Aljazeera

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Government Says It’s Halting Harvard’s Ability to Enroll International Students

The move was a major escalation in the Trump administration’s efforts to pressure the college to fall in line with the president’s demands.

The New York Times

Suspect charged with murder of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington DC

The attack is being investigated as a hate crime and could lead to the death penalty, prosecutors say.

BBC News

Starmer signs Chagos deal to lease military base for £100m a year

Government was allowed to conclude negotiations after rejection of early-morning injunction

The Times

Diplomatic Terror: Six Decades of Attacks on Israeli Envoys and Embassies Worldwide

Haaretz

Tributes pour in after drummer Daniel Williams and music agent Dave Shapiro ID'd as victims in San Diego plane crash

The Independent

Israeli kills at least 80 in Gaza, aid trickling in insufficient, says UN

Aljazeera

Does everything feel broken but weirdly normal?

The Guardian

Will Jamie Dimon build the first trillion-dollar bank?

We interview JPMorgan Chase’s boss, and his lieutenants

The Economist

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Trump Lectures South African President in Televised Oval Office Confrontation

President Trump presented what he said was evidence of racial persecution of white South Africans. The country’s president tried to correct the record.

The New York Times

Trump surprises South African leader in Oval Office with ‘genocide’ evidence including video and photos

The Independent

Trump accuses South Africa of violently persecuting white farmers

President Ramaphosa denied claims that white people were forced off their land and murdered

The Times

Netanyahu Gave Up on the Hostages and Lost the World's Support

Haaretz

In Trump 2.0, is ‘chic’ political?

The Guardian

Trump ambushes S African leader with claim of Afrikaners being 'persecuted'

Cyril Ramaphosa responds that black people are likelier to be victims of violence in South Africa than white people.

BBC News

Welcome to the AI trough of disillusionment

Tech giants are spending big, but many other companies are growing frustrated

The Economist

‘Israeli army will control of all Gaza’, Netanyahu says, as 82 killed

Aljazeera

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

U.S. Ambassador Huckabee: 'I'm Asking if There Must Be a Separate Palestinian State'

Haaretz

UN says no aid yet distributed in Gaza as international pressure on Israel mounts

Israel agreed on Sunday to allow a "basic amount of food" to enter Gaza, where global experts have warned of a looming famine.

BBC News

Trump’s New Position on the War in Ukraine: Not My Problem

President Trump appears to have backed off joining a European push for new sanctions on Russia, seemingly eager to move on to doing business deals with it.

The New York Times

Trauma leave, closed runways and 3D-printed parts: Chaos has ensnarled Newark airport. Here’s what’s really going on

The Independent

UK ready to sanction top Israelis over ‘intolerable’ Gaza offensive

Britain halts trade talks with Binyamin Netanyahu’s government as both Keir Starmer and David Lammy condemn its treatment of Palestinians

The Times

Five common pelvic floor myths

The Guardian

Congress should vote down Donald Trump’s reckless tax cuts

If it does not, a collision with the bond markets awaits

The Economist

Israel defiant as pressure mounts over ‘war of annihilation’ in Gaza

Aljazeera

Monday, 19 May 2025

‘Smut’: Joe Biden’s granddaughter flames Jake Tapper’s just-out book on former president’s hidden decline

The Independent

'Turning Point?' Why Those Pinning Hopes on Israel's Killing of Hamas Leaders Are Mistaken

Haaretz

Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks, says Trump

The US president holds talks with leaders of both countries in the latest efforts to end the fighting.

BBC News

Trump Berates Companies for Warning About Tariff Price Increases

President Trump recently attacked Walmart, saying it should “eat” the costs rather than pass them on to customers.

The New York Times

Starmer hails ‘win-win’ EU deal despite fishing climbdown

The prime minister said his post-Brexit reset would boost the economy by £9 billion a year but critics called it a sell-out

The Times

Denzel Washington in Highest 2 Lowest

The Guardian

Joe Biden did not decline alone

His party and the press lost altitude along with him

The Economist

Israeli military attacks UN school shelter again as Gaza carnage continues

Aljazeera

Sunday, 18 May 2025

The liberal favourite stumbles in Poland’s presidential election

Rafal Trzaskowski may now be the underdog

The Economist

Biden Is Diagnosed With an Aggressive Form of Prostate Cancer

The cancer has metastasized to the bone, according to a statement from former President Biden’s personal office.

The New York Times

Tributes pour in for Joe Biden as former president announces prostate cancer diagnosis

The Independent

Netanyahu: Israel to Allow 'Basic Amount' of Food Into Gaza to Prevent Hunger Crisis

Haaretz

The people who quit office jobs for the great outdoors

The Guardian

Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after seeing a doctor for urinary symptoms, his office said.

BBC News

Starmer’s post-Brexit deal under threat from EU fishing demands

Brussels officials risk collapsing the prime minister’s European reset hours before summit in London

The Times

Hundreds of Palestinians ‘erased’ as Israel expands war on Gaza

Aljazeera

Saturday, 17 May 2025

Federal Courts’ Emerging Bottom Line: Due Process Rights for Immigrants

The Trump administration’s aggressive push to deport migrants has run up against resistance from the judiciary.

The New York Times

Police and FBI investigating possible 'terrorism' after bombing outside fertility clinic in Palm Springs leaves one dead and five injured

The Independent

‘Home Guard’ to protect UK from infrastructure attack

A civilian force of thousands would guard vital facilities such as airports and nuclear plants under proposals for ‘pre-war era’

The Times

Can Palestinians Escape the 'Diplomatic Bermuda Triangle' Trapping Them in Helplessness?

Haaretz

Hamas proposes releasing some hostages in fresh talks after new Israel offensive

A new round of talks has taken place in Doha after Israel carried out airstrikes which killed hundreds.

BBC News

US PGA Championship: day three

The Guardian

Friday, 16 May 2025

Supreme Court Sends Case Concerning Venezuelan Migrants to Lower Court

The Trump administration will not be allowed to deport Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act while the matter is being litigated, the justices ruled.

The New York Times

Leaked audio reveals extent of Biden’s struggle to remember key details in 2023 interview, including when son died

The Independent

Can Trump's Sanctions Relief Make Syria Great Again?

Haaretz

Ukraine and Russia far apart in direct talks, but prisoner swap agreed

The talks lasted just over 90 minutes and there were few signs of any progress on ending the war.

BBC News

Big gowns and naked dressing face Cannes ban

The Guardian

Keir Starmer opens door to EU youth mobility scheme

The prime minister said the scheme would not herald a return to free movement

The Times

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Outsourcer in Chief: Is President Trump Trading Away America’s Tech Future?

Some officials expressed concern that big deals to sell chips to the U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia could be remembered for shipping cutting-edge A.I. overseas.

The New York Times

Cassie Ventura reveals how Diddy overdosed at a Playboy Mansion party, as she gives new insight into their relationship

The Independent

There Is No Justification for Taking Hostages. There Is No Justification for Killing Kids

Haaretz

Trump and Putin needed for breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks, Rubio says

The US secretary of state says he does not have high expectations for Ukraine-Russia peace talks due to be held in Turkey.

BBC News

Robert De Niro talks Trump

The Guardian

Ukrainian charged over arson attacks on Keir Starmer’s properties

Roman Lavrynovych, 21, accused of starting fires outside £2 million house and a flat in north London, as well as torching a vehicle once owned by PM

The Times

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Wisconsin Judge Accused of Obstructing ICE Agents Seeks Dismissal of Case

The New York Times

ICE admits nine people have died in custody this year as it requests more funding

The Independent

The Final Reckoning - review

The Guardian

Trump's Snubs: What Netanyahu's Declining Global Prowess Means for His Fortunes at Home

Haaretz

Putin not on Kremlin list of officials attending Ukraine peace talks in Turkey

The Russian president had been challenged by Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to meet in person at the talks on Thursday.

BBC News

Prisons at breaking point as 28-day limit for recall is introduced

The domestic abuse commissioner says lives are being put in danger by emergency measures as the justice secretary warns jails are running out of space

The Times

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

‘Golden age’ of medicine: Weight-loss jabs hold key to longer life

Research suggests drugs such as Wegovy could delay age-related illnesses and halve heart attack deaths

The Times

Release of Israeli-U.S. Hostage Is the Perfect Metaphor for Netanyahu's Criminal Conduct

Haaretz

Trump plans to lift Syria sanctions and touts $142bn arms deal on Saudi visit

The US president gets a "lavender-carpet" reception on a whirlwind visit of Gulf countries mainly focused on shoring up investment.

BBC News

In High-Stakes Negotiations, Trump’s Opponents Are Learning His Patterns

President Trump often takes maximalist positions, only to back down and declare a win. His opponents are catching on.

The New York Times

Stephen Miller is running the DOJ, and Pam Bondi is just a figurehead, report claims: ‘She's like an actor’

The Independent

ChatGPT is polite, but it’s not cooperating

The Guardian

Monday, 12 May 2025

Trump’s Plan to Accept Luxury Jet From Qatar Strains Bounds of Propriety

President Trump’s second administration is blowing through limits on the mixing of public office and personal benefits.

The New York Times

Male escort gives graphic description of 'freak-offs' with Cassie Ventura while hotel security guard describes shock Diddy video

The Independent

Police investigate fires at properties and car linked to Starmer

Counterterrorism officers are investigating suspected arson as three blazes in four days linked to PM

The Times

The global lives of wine barrels

The Guardian

Dozens of white South Africans land in US under Trump refugee plan

Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa.

BBC News

U.S.-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander Released and Returned to Israel

Haaretz

Sunday, 11 May 2025

Maren Morris: ‘I never said I’m leaving country’

The Guardian

Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage as part of efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire

The release will come ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East on Tuesday.

BBC News

Trump promises immediate sweeping cuts to drug prices in his ‘most important and impactful’ Truth Social post

The Independent

I’ll be waiting for Putin in Istanbul, says Zelensky

Ukraine’s president has agreed to attend peace negotiations in Turkey for what could be the first direct talks between the two countries since 2022

The Times

Hamas Says It Will Release Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander From Gaza Captivity

Haaretz

Trump Plan to Acquire Qatari 747 for Air Force One Raises Ethical Issues

Democratic lawmakers and good government groups cited serious ethics questions raised by President Trump’s plan to accept a luxury jet from the Qatari royal family.

The New York Times

Saturday, 10 May 2025

India and Pakistan Agree to Cease-Fire but Clashes Persist

The truce came after days of the countries’ most expansive fighting in decades. One Indian official said India would “deal strongly” with any violations.

The New York Times

Britain’s asylum hotel ‘king’ becomes a billionaire

As founder of Clearsprings Ready Homes Graham King has seen his fortune jump by 35 per cent in a year

The Times

Biden still thinks he could have beaten Trump

The Guardian

Putin suggests Russia and Ukraine have 'direct' talks next week

Moscow wants to "start moving towards a lasting, strong peace", the Russian president says in a rare televised late-night statement.

BBC News

They Dared to Report a Settler Attack – and Were Detained and Interrogated Themselves

Haaretz

India and Pakistan accuse each other of violating ceasefire after explosions heard

The Independent

Friday, 9 May 2025

An American Pope Emerges as a Potential Contrast to Trump on the World Stage

Pope Leo XIV’s focus on refugees and his pluralistic background may offer a different view of U.S. values from President Trump’s America First approach.

The New York Times

Woke Pope? Trump reckons with a ‘liberal’ American leader he can’t trash-talk

The Independent

Six conversations that will unlock your relationships

The Guardian

Starmer to join leaders in Ukraine to push for 30-day ceasefire

In a statement issued before their visit to Kyiv on Saturday, the leaders of Europe’s four major military powers ­accused Putin of ‘obstructing efforts’

The Times

US confirms plan for private firms to deliver Gaza aid despite UN alarm

UN agencies say they will not co-operate with the proposed system because it appears to "weaponise" aid.

BBC News

Salmon, Horses and Missiles: On Board Israel's Last Remaining 747 Cargo Planes

Haaretz

Thursday, 8 May 2025

Robert Francis Prevost Selects Name Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Prevost was elected pontiff on the second day of the conclave, becoming the leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.

The New York Times

Experts on finding the secret to happiness

The Guardian

First American Pope: Chicago-born priest takes the name Leo XIV and becomes the leader of the Catholic Church

The Independent

On All Fronts: Israel's Fallen Soldiers, and How They Fell

Haaretz

Starmer hails ‘historic’ deal with US

The Times

Robert Prevost becomes first American pope and will be known as Pope Leo XIV

"Peace be with all of you," the new Pope tells huge crowds gathered at the Vatican.

BBC News

Wednesday, 7 May 2025

How I animated Muslim women to look real

The Guardian

Recession Warnings Are Everywhere, Except in the Data

Mainstream measures have been slow to detect the impact of tariffs and uncertainty, leaving economists to scour earnings calls and private-sector data sources.

The New York Times

Judge blocks Trump from deporting Asian nationals to Libya as lawyers rush to prevent ‘immediate’ flights

The Independent

Iranian terror suspects ‘targeted Israeli embassy in London’

Five men arrested in counterterrorism raids at the weekend were allegedly plotting to attack the building in Kensington

The Times

Sidelined on Iran and the Houthis, Israel Needs a Gaza Breakthrough to Win a Trump Visit

Haaretz

Pakistan's PM says it 'made reply' to Indian strikes after Pahalgam killings

Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan responded to India's air strikes by downing Indian jets, a claim Delhi has not confirmed.

BBC News

Tuesday, 6 May 2025

Several Indian planes shot down and soldiers taken prisoner, Pakistan officials say

The Independent

Pakistan official says two Indian jets shot down after India missile attack

Pakistani PM calls India’s missile attack on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir ‘cowardly’; defence minister says ‘We are in the process of retaliating’

The Guardian

India launches air strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir

A spokesperson for Pakistan's military says several locations have been hit by missiles.

BBC News

India Strikes Pakistan Two Weeks After Terrorist Attack in Kashmir

India said it hit nine sites but targeted no military facilities. In April, two dozen civilians were killed in a terrorist attack in Indian Kashmir.

The New York Times

Pakistan accuses India of ‘act of war’ after strikes

Loud explosions were heard in Bahawalpur and Muzaffarabad amid mounting tensions and after a deadly attack in the Indian-administered part of the region

The Times

Why U.S. Jews and Israel's D.C. Allies Are Going Cold on Trump's Mideast Envoy Witkoff

Haaretz

Monday, 5 May 2025

Trump Administration Asks Court to Drop Case Against Abortion Pill Access

The request echoed the position the Biden administration took, surprising some observers in a case with major implications for abortion access.

The New York Times

Diana Ross’s jewels, Sydney Sweeney’s glow and Dua Lipa’s laid edges: The big looks from Met Gala 2025

The Independent

Trump administration offers $1,000 to undocumented immigrants to leave US

DHS claims payment will be issued after individuals leave the US and it has been confirmed through their app

The Guardian

Israel security cabinet approves plan to 'capture' Gaza, official says

The Israeli military says the expanded offensive will displace most Palestinians in Gaza.

BBC News

Royals lead VE Day celebrations and forget Harry for a day

As the slimmed-down royal family waved from the balcony, the two members to have served on the front line in recent conflicts were absent

The Times

Israel Is Heading for Another Disaster in Gaza, Fueled by Netanyahu's Delusional Plans

Haaretz

Sunday, 4 May 2025

As Blockade Grinds On, Gazan Children Go Hungry and Patients Die

The effect of Israel’s total siege has become “catastrophic,” doctors say. Food, water and medicine shortages are prompting a surge of illnesses and deaths.

The New York Times

Lady Gaga breaks silence after police foil anti-LGBTQ terror group’s plan to attack her record breaking concert

The Independent

Netanyahu Believed He Had a Backchannel to Shape U.S. Iran Policy – Until Trump Fired Waltz

Haaretz

Trump says he doesn’t know if he needs to uphold constitutional due process

President also says he sees himself as leaving office at the end of his current term and not seeking a third one

The Guardian

EU rejects UK plea to use crime and illegal migration databases

The move is a blow to Downing Street’s attempts to improve security ties with Europe

The Times

Syrian security forces 'oversaw' armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says

One man accused of killing an Alawite during the sectarian violence in March tells the BBC that armed civilians were advised and monitored by government forces.

BBC News

Saturday, 3 May 2025

Republicans in Congress Use Obscure Law to Roll Back Biden-Era Regulations

G.O.P. lawmakers are pushing the bounds of a little-known statute to undo federal rules — and potentially undermining the filibuster.

The New York Times

Rep. Jasmine Crockett says most GOP lawmakers think Trump’s tariffs are ‘crazy’

The Independent

Reform: Young need a moral re-education

Zia Yusuf, the party chairman, says schools will teach a love of Britain if Farage becomes PM

The Times

PM Albanese hails 'vote for Australian values' after landslide election win

Anthony Albanese's left-leaning Labor Party has won an outright majority in parliament, according to the latest counting

BBC News

For the U.S., the Path to Either a Deal or a War With Iran Runs Through Saudi Arabia

Haaretz

Mass resignations at labor department threaten workers in US and overseas, warn staff – as more cuts loom

Insiders sound alarm over ‘catastrophic’ impact of widespread departures and cuts under Trump

The Guardian

Friday, 2 May 2025

Oil and gas supplier says Tesla is ‘refusing to pay’ $2 million in past-due bills – and that chaotic staffing has only made it worse

The Independent

Trump proposes $163bn cuts to non-defense spending while increasing military budget

Education, health, climate and more on chopping block and 13% rise – to over $1tn to Pentagon – in ‘skinny budget’

The Guardian

Prince Harry tells BBC he wants 'reconciliation' with Royal Family

In an exclusive interview in California, the prince says that his father is not speaking to him over his security legal challenge.

BBC News

Republicans Wrestle With Trump’s Demands for Tax Cuts

House Republicans are planning to include several of President Trump’s campaign promises in the first draft of the bill, which they hope to release soon.

The New York Times

Rumors Spread, Police Were Warned – but That Didn't Stop a Right-wing Riot at an Israeli Peace Event

Haaretz

Harry: I want reconciliation but the King won’t speak to me

The Duke of Sussex earlier lost his appeal for the right to taxpayer-funded police security

The Times

Thursday, 1 May 2025

Orders to Investigate Columbia Protesters Raised Alarms in Justice Dept.

Behind the scenes, a top department official pressed employees to gather a list of activists and investigate them, people familiar with the matter said.

The New York Times

Jewish-Muslim Relations Around the World Collapsed Since October 7 and Gaza. Can They Recover?

Haaretz

Trump ousts Waltz as national security adviser and nominates him for UN post

Waltz had faced criticism for mistakenly adding a journalist to a chat group where sensitive military plans were discussed.

BBC News

Trump moves scandal-hit Mike Waltz from national security adviser to UN ambassador role

Move comes after Waltz lost officials’ confidence, sources say, with Marco Rubio to take on national security job

The Guardian

Virginia Guiffre’s dad insists she didn’t die by suicide, claims someone ‘got to’ her

The Independent

Interest rates ‘to fall at fastest rate since financial crisis’

Economists predict rates could drop by one percentage point within six months, offering mortgage holders relief but increasing global uncertainty

The Times

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

US signs historic natural resources deal with Ukraine after intense negotiations

The agreement was due to be signed in February, but was derailed after Donald Trump's Oval Office clash with Volodymyr Zelensky.

BBC News

Thousands Evacuate as Massive Wildfire Spreads Near Jerusalem-Tel Aviv Highway

Haaretz

Ukraine and US sign long-awaited minerals deal

Kyiv’s economy minister travelled to Washington to finalise the agreement

The Times

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Blair calls for reset of ‘irrational’ net-zero policies in Labour clash

The former prime minister said attempts to phase out fossil fuels are ‘doomed to fail’

The Times

Trump congratulates Canada's Carney as they agree to meet in 'near future'

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke after Canada's general election.

BBC News

Until This War Is Over, We'll All Be Trapped in a Memorial Day That Never Ends

Haaretz

Monday, 28 April 2025

Trains halted and taps run dry as power outage hits Iberia

In Spain and Portugal tens of millions were affected by the blackout, and the Spanish government declared a state of emergency

The Times

First polls close as Canada chooses PM to take on Trump

Main party leaders have called on Canadians to stay united amid US tariff threats.

BBC News

Trump, Beware: Biden Officials' Interviews on Israeli News Offer Warning About Bibi

Haaretz

Sunday, 27 April 2025

Strike threats loom if ministers reject NHS and teacher pay deals

Independent body recommendations are set to be higher than the government has budgeted for, adding to pressure on Rachel Reeves

The Times

Vancouver car ramming victims aged between five and 65, police say

Vancouver's mayor, Ken Sim, says it is "still a safe city", as a 30-year-old man remains in custody.

BBC News

Netanyahu Just Proved He Is a Threat to Every Israeli's Security

Haaretz

Saturday, 26 April 2025

Residents of This Palestinian Hamlet Look Around, and See No Way Out

Haaretz

Trump rebukes Putin after ‘historic’ Zelensky meeting

President fuels hope of peace deal in Ukraine by suggesting Russia is ‘tapping him along’

The Times

Trump questions Putin's desire for peace after meeting Zelensky at the Vatican

The US president says he fears the Russian leader is "tapping me along" given Moscow's strikes on Kyiv earlier this week.

BBC News

Pope Francis would have been ‘filled with hope’ by Trump-Zelensky meeting

The Independent

World bids farewell to Pope Francis with pilgrims and the powerful among 400,000 at funeral

The Guardian

Friday, 25 April 2025

FBI arrests Wisconsin judge and accuses her of obstructing immigration officials

Hannah Dugan apprehended in courthouse where she works after agency says she helped man evade authorities

The Guardian

Trump plan to let Russia keep Ukraine land ‘set in stone’

Pressure builds on President Zelensky to accept a forced peace

The Times

Putin and Trump envoy had constructive meeting, Russian aide says

Vladimir Putin's aide says the two discussed the possibility of Russia and Ukraine resuming direct talks.

BBC News

The Moral Abyss Engulfing Netanyahu Can't Be Masked by Attacking the Shin Bet Chief

Haaretz

'I'll hook you up to a f***ing polygraph test,' furious Hegseth threatened chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in leak hunt: report

The Independent

Thursday, 24 April 2025

Prosecutors can seek death penalty for Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger if convicted, judge rules

The Independent

Yvette Cooper considers ‘one in one out’ EU youth mobility scheme

The home secretary is considering several options which would allow British and European young people to work and study across the Continent

The Times

‘Vladimir, stop!’ Trump issues rare rebuke to Putin as Kyiv attack toll rises to 12

The Guardian

Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv

The overnight strikes killed at least eight people and injured 77 more, local officials have said.

BBC News

Could Trump Solve Israel's Brain Drain Problem?

Haaretz

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Trump criticises Zelensky as Ukraine refuses Russian control of Crimea

The Ukrainian president has consistently rejected the suggestion that his country give up its claim to the Crimean Peninsula.

BBC News