NY Times World
If President Trump forces Israel to stand down against Iran, analysts say, it could leave Israel hindered from responding forcefully to attacks by Hezbollah.
The Guardian
India declares onset as up to 280mm of rain falls in 72 hours in Kerala, while downpours hit south-west ThailandThe monsoon season has officially begun in parts of Asia, marking the start of a period of enhanced rainfall vital to the region’s economy.The south-west monsoon begins each year as a consequence of a growing temperature difference between the Asian land mass and the Indian Ocean. Through spring, the land heats up more rapidly than the surrounding sea, creating a pressure difference th
WSJ World News
The exchange of fire between the two countries has brought new urgency to a simmering disagreement.
Washington Post World
As Trump fumes over fighting that has impeded his peace talks with Iran, some Israelis recall the 18-year occupation of Lebanon that began in 1982 and cite “complete déjà vu.”
The Guardian
Pennsylvania’s Bob Brooks one of a slew of working-class Democrats on the ballot – can he beat a Koch-backed rival?Bob Brooks has worked a lot of jobs, sometimes several at once to make ends meet.He was a paper boy at age 10, and then a dishwasher, prep cook, pizza deliverer, bartender and truck driver. Even after he became a firefighter in 2005, Brooks managed to start a snow-removal and lawn-care business and coach baseball. Continue reading...
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All eyes on US Senate race as Graham Platner, embroiled in controversy, is set to advance as Democratic nomineeVoters in Maine head to the polls on Tuesday for one of the most closely watched primary elections in the country. The US Senate race has become a national fixation as Democrats try to unseat a longtime Republican with a political newcomer who has spent months under fire.Graham Platner, 41, is set to advance as the Democratic nominee for the Senate, after his primary rival – the state’s
Washington Post World
Waves of missile attacks by Israel and Iran marked the worst fighting in months and threatened a resumption of all-out war. The escalation came after Israel appeared to defy President Donald Trump’s calls for restraint.
WSJ World News
The Chinese leader arrived in Pyongyang for a two-day summit with Kim Jong Un, seeking to strengthen their alliance against the West.
The Guardian
Venerable but struggling UK firm backs deal with Chicago-based Ingredion which puts nearly 500 jobs worldwide at riskTate & Lyle has agreed to a £2.7bn takeover by its US rival Ingredion, in a deal that could put hundreds of jobs at risk and represents yet another loss for London’s struggling stock market.The FTSE 250 business, which makes artificial sweeteners such as Splenda, has agreed to a deal that values it at 615p per share, about 60% above its price before news of a possible takeover
WSJ World News
Oil prices surged after Israel and Iran exchanged fire, threatening an already fragile ceasefire in the Middle East and dimming hopes for an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
BBC World
The Knicks' stunning winning streak has energised the city as the New York basketball team prepares for the third game of the finals series at its home arena.
NY Times World
Mexicans are enraged after viral videos claimed Adidas exploited Indigenous women to sew World Cup jerseys. We traveled into the mountains to speak to the artisans themselves.
BBC World
Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.
The Guardian
African migrants say legal status offers little protection as rallies against illegal immigration gain momentumAfrican migrants in South Africa say they are living in fear after a series of marches calling for illegal immigrants to leave reignited long-held xenophobic sentiment in the country.March & March, a campaign group at the forefront of recent protests, has given people living illegally in the country until 30 June to leave, without specifying what will happen to those who do not. Con
BBC World
The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability.
The Guardian
Companies such as Apple and Google have until September to install software or face legislation, says PMUK politics live – latest updatesApple and Google have been given until September to install software that blocks explicit images on children’s mobile phones or face legislation enforcing its requirement, Keir Starmer said on Monday.The prime minister said tech companies must activate nudity-detection algorithms or other technical solutions on smartphones and tablets to prevent users taking ph
NY Times World
As explosions sounded in the Iranian capital, people frantically checked phones and social media to see whether they were under attack again.
BBC World
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.
WSJ World News
South Korean authorities urged banks to step up measures against what they described as “speculative market-disrupting behavior.”
BBC World
The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.