Author: Justin M. Larson
Israel and Iran both have little incentive to stop and no obvious route to outright victory. Much depends on President Trump. Source link
Following the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers, NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Matthew Dallek, a historian and professor at George Washington University, about political violence in America. Source link
“Our worst held fears are being confirmed: dozens of bodies have been discovered at these sites, along with the discovery of suspected instruments of torture and abuse, and potential evidence of extrajudicial killings,” Türk said.The sites where bodies were discovered are run by the Stabilization Support Apparatus (SSA), an armed group tasked with increasing Government security in the capital, Tripoli. They have long been suspected by the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) – and independent rights experts – to be sites of torture and enforced disappearance. Mr. Türk called for these sites to be sealed for forensic investigations to…
Gang violence, displacement and instability have long gripped Port-au-Prince and other parts of the country, but attacks over the past two months have shattered even the few remaining gang-free areas, leaving communities increasingly vulnerable.The Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince remains closed, and many neighbourhoods – once seen as relatively safe – are now under siege.Areas including Delmas, Carrefour-Feuilles, Martissant, Fort National, Pétion-Ville and Tabarre have been heavily impacted, forcing thousands of residents to flee in search of safety.The majority have sought refuge in 48 displacement sites, including 12 newly established ones, while others rely on overstretched host families for…
Seven of the ten most populous cities in the world are in Asia, with Tokyo, Delhi, Shanghai and Dhaka topping the list. These urban giants, long seen as symbols of opportunity and progress, are now in danger of dragging economies backwards.In a new report, the UN’s regional development arm, ESCAP, warns that without urgent and inclusive action, these stresses could widen inequality, overstretch public services, and deepen social and environmental tensions.In response, Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, ESCAP’s Executive Secretary, is calling for a new urban model that prioritises equity and resilience.“The road to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development runs through…
Two visitors were filmed sitting on, and breaking, a piece of artwork at Palazzo Maffei museum in Verona, Italy.CCTV footage of Palazzo Maffei captures the moment the ornate chair collapses, and the man and woman quickly leave.The “Van Gogh” chair by Nicola Bolla (Saluzzo 1963) is a piece of art made out of thousands of Swarovski crystals. Source link
Ali Foley Shenk still remembers the panic when her 10-year-old son, Dean, finished a 20-ounce box of raisins in the seconds the cupboard was left unlocked. They rushed to the emergency room, fearing a dangerous bowel impaction.The irony stung: When Dean was born, he was so weak and floppy he survived only with feeding tubes because he couldn’t suck or swallow. He was diagnosed as a baby with Prader-Willi syndrome — a rare disorder sparked by a genetic abnormality. He continued to be disinterested in food for years. But doctors warned that as Dean grew, his hunger would eventually become…
After a gunman killed a lawmaker and wounded another, officials scrambled in what they called the largest manhunt in Minnesota’s history. The suspect was arrested in a rural field on Sunday. Source link
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The handful of notable firms that were targeted by the president for punishment but chose to fight have uniformly won. Nine others have nonetheless pledged almost $1 billion in free legal work. Source link
For Nawazuddin Siddiqui, the story of struggle isn’t just a chapter in his life—it’s the foundation of his entire journey. Though he technically made his big-screen debut in John Matthew Matthan’s Sarfarosh back in 1999, Nawazuddin’s true moment under the spotlight arrived much later, in 2012, with Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2. That film didn’t just launch him—it rewrote his destiny.But it took him fourteen long years to get there. Years filled with rejection, hardship, and relentless hustle. That deep-seated experience of battling through the fringes of the film industry has shaped the actor he is today,…
MI6 chief Blaise Metreweli In an electrifying moment that feels straight out of a James Bond movie—except it’s real—MI6 is set to welcome its first-ever female chief.Enter Blaise Metreweli, 47, the tech-savvy insider who is about to become MI6’s 18th leader and the first woman ever to hold the role, known within the service as “C,” this coming autumn.Metreweli joined the spy world in 1999, earning her stripes as a case officer across the Middle East and Europe. With an anthropology degree from Cambridge, she later climbed to Director-General for Technology & Innovation—handling everything from AI-powered surveillance to cybersecurity. Sir…
The outbreak of Covid-19 in the Indian team contingent had forced the decision of call off the Old Trafford Test. (File) As Team India prepare to face England in a five-match Test series, starting June 20, echoes of the dramatic 2021 series remain loud in memory — not just for its thrilling cricket, but for the extraordinary disruption that saw the final match delayed by nearly a year. The 2021 series, much like the one ahead, marked the beginning of a new ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and began soon after the inaugural WTC Final between India and New…
Jimin & Jungkook Are Back! BTS Reunion Inches Closer with Suga’s Return Coming SoonJimin and Jungkook have officially returned from military service, lighting up the BTS ARMY worldwide! With RM and V already home, BTS is just one member away from a full reunion as Suga’s discharge is set for June 21, 2025. Fans are buzzing with excitement as BTS Festa 2025 approaches, promising a powerful comeback full of hope, healing, and new beginnings. Don’t miss the countdown to the epic return of the world’s biggest boy band. 3.5K views | 4 days ago Source link
President Donald Trump arrived on Sunday in Canada for a Group of Seven summit, where international leaders are expected to focus on trade, energy and the resolution of conflicts, including Russia’s war in Ukraine.Air Force One, with President Donald Trump aboard, arrives on Air Force One at Calgary International Airport, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Calgary, Canada, ahead of the G7 Summit.Gerald Herbert/APTrump is scheduled on Monday morning to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada, who held their first in-person meeting at the White House last month.Trump, Carney and other leaders — from Italy, France, Germany, Japan and…
The French-Israeli relationship has always been turbulent, but the prospect that President Emmanuel Macron may recognize a Palestinian state has brought tension to a new level. Source link
Police say their prompt response to the shooting of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband forced the gunman to abandon his vehicle and possibly prevented an even greater killing spree.Suspect Vance Luther Boelter, 57, was taken into custody near his Green Isle farm in Minnesota’s Sibley County on Sunday. Boelter’s best friend described him as a “strong Trump supporter.”As well as the fatal shooting of Melissa Hortman, 55, and her husband, Mark, 58, on Saturday morning, Sen. John Hoffman, 60, and his wife, Yvette, were also shot and injured in their Champlin residence about five miles away.A memorial…
“I always had the painful experience of seeing the other children go to school with their rucksacks,” says 14-year-old Zénabou. “It was tormenting because even though I was burning with a desire to find out what happened in the schools where these children went every morning, I realised very early on that it was a system that wasn’t made for me because I was different.”For many children with disabilities, the doors to education have remained firmly shut, leaving them with few opportunities and little hope for the future. Yet, in the Central African Republic (CAR) today, children like Zénabou are…
The Caribbean island nation is facing humanitarian, economic and political crises in addition to the break-down of law and order.In the last week, three media houses were targeted, in what appears to be a change in gang tactics in order to isolate the population.UN News asked Frantz Duval, the editor of Le Nouvelliste newspaper, Hervé LeRouge, the CEO of Le National newspaper and Télévision-Radio Pacific, and the head of the UNESCO Haiti office, Eric Voli Bi, what effect the attacks are having on journalists’ ability to continue providing accurate information to Haitians about the crisis there. Most of the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince,…
UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, responding to inquiries, emphasised the Secretary-General’s condemnation of the attack.Media reports indicate that a gunman opened fire on a group of people near Pahalgam, in the region’s south, leaving more than two dozen dead.Mr. Guterres extends his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, said Mr. Dujarric, underscoring “that attacks against civilians are unacceptable under any circumstances.”India and Pakistan both administer parts of Kashmir, but claim the territory in its entirety. Source link
An Italian museum has called on patrons to “respect art” after a couple was filmed breaking a chair covered in hundreds of glittering crystals.Footage released by the Palazzo Maffei, in Verona, shows a man and woman taking pictures of each other while pretending to sit on the so-called “Van Gogh” chair.The man then appears to slip and fall onto the chair, crushing it underneath him. Officials say the couple fled the museum before staff noticed what happened.They have since notified police about the pair, who have not been identified.”Sometimes we lose our brains to take a picture, and we don’t…
New Jersey residents got some bad news earlier this year when the state’s public utilities board warned that their electricity bills could surge up to 20% starting on June 1. A key driver in that rate hike: data centers. The spread of these large-scale computing facilities across the U.S. amid growing demand for artificial intelligence, data storage and other technology services is projected to increase electricity consumption to record highs in the coming years, according to experts. A report from Schneider Electric, a company that specializes in digital automation and energy management, projects that electricity demand will increase 16% by 2029, mainly…
On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of ArkansasSens. Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, and Lindsey Graham, Republican of South CarolinaSen. Alex Padilla, Democrat of CaliforniaClick here to browse full transcripts from 2025 of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.” MARGARET BRENNAN: I’m Margaret Brennan in Washington.And this week on Face the Nation: The shocking shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers spark new fears of political violence.And in the escalating war between Israel and Iran, can the U.S. avoid further involvement? A massive manhunt is underway after a gunman authorities say posed…
At least two people died and 32 others were injured after an iron bridge over a river collapsed on Sunday at a popular tourist destination in India’s western Maharashtra state, the state’s top elected official said.Devendra Fadnavis, the chief minister of Maharashtra, said at least six people were hospitalized in critical condition because of their injuries. In a social media post, Fadnavis said he was “deeply saddened to learn about the tragic incident” and offered condolences to the families of the victims who died.Local media reported that scores of tourists were on the bridge when it collapsed, plunging many into…