Myanmar’s army is taking back territory with relentless air strikes – and China’s help
China has thrown its weight behind the junta – and its widely condemned plan to hold an election in December.
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Appellate court pauses lawsuit over Everglades detention center due to government shutdown
A federal lawsuit over an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” has been paused by an appellate court because of the government shutdown.
UN Security Council pressures Haiti’s leaders to hold general election as deadline nears
U.N. Security Council members have warned Haiti’s leaders that time is running out to restore security and hold general elections as the deadline to install a new government nears.
State Department rebukes International Court of Justice opinion demanding Israel faciliate UNRWA Gaza aid – Politico
State Department rebukes International Court of Justice opinion demanding Israel faciliate UNRWA Gaza aid PoliticoI.C.J. Tells Israel to Facilitate Aid to Gaza The New York TimesThursday briefing: While the ceasefire holds, Gaza c…
Trump says training to use Tomahawk missiles would take too long in decision not to arm Ukraine
President Trump on Wednesday said he didn’t give Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine because it would take too long to train them to use them.
Shabana Mahmood says damning report shows Home Office ‘not fit for purpose’
Home secretary vows overhaul after previously secret 2023 review lists series of perceived shortcomingsShabana Mahmood has admitted the Home Office is “not yet fit for purpose” after the release of a damning report that was kept secret for years.The re…
Commentary: America’s ‘warrior ethos’ misses the challenges of soldiering in the 21st century
The old-school vision of the military conjured up by US defence chief Pete Hegseth seems at odds with the high-tech modern wars being fought, says Bernard F W Loo from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Prince Andrew should face MPs over Royal Lodge lease, says Davey – BBC
Prince Andrew should face MPs over Royal Lodge lease, says Davey BBCRoyal Lodge – or mini-palace? The 30-room house caught up in the Prince Andrew scandal The GuardianPrince Andrew has not paid rent on Royal Lodge for two decades&…
LA man shot by federal agents during arrest streams law enforcement activity on TikTok
A Los Angeles man shot by federal officers while he tried to evade arrest is a popular local TikTok streamer who documents police activity, immigration enforcement and daily neighborhood life.
Trump does an about-face, slaps sanctions on Russia
The sudden move to target Russia’s biggest oil exporters and other companies came hours after Vladimir Putin staged a provocative missile launch.