Yemen's Houthis say They Targeted US Warship and Vessel 'Destiny' in Red Sea (gcaptain.com)
China's SMIC has reportedly developed its 5 nm node without EUV (www.notebookcheck.net)
How Chinese AI turned a Ukrainian YouTuber into a Russian (www.bbc.com)
"I don’t want anyone to think that I ever said these horrible things in my life. Using a Ukrainian girl for a face promoting Russia. It’s crazy.”...
Protests at French prisons as search continues for gunmen who killed officers (www.theguardian.com)
Prison officers complain of overcrowding and violence after two guards killed and inmate freed from van...
White House Worries Russia’s Momentum Is Changing Trajectory of Ukraine War (www.nytimes.com)
After months of slow Russian ground advances and technological leaps in countering American-provided arms, the Biden administration is increasingly concerned that President Vladimir V. Putin is gathering enough momentum to change the trajectory of the war, and perhaps reverse his once-bleak prospects....
US warns Georgia not to side with Moscow against the west (www.theguardian.com)
Georgia has been warned by the US not to become an adversary of the west by falling back in line with Moscow, as its parliament defied mass street protests to pass a “Kremlin-inspired” law....
Families face 'loss, guilt and anger' as they deal with a genetic disease that has no cure or treatment (www.abc.net.au)
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker bashes Pride Month, tells women to stay in the kitchen (touchdownwire.usatoday.com)
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker criticized Pride Month and suggested women should stay in the kitchen during a commencement address....
'What doesn't kill you makes you stronger,' China trolls new US tariffs | Reuters (www.reuters.com)
George W. Bush’s Original Paintings Are Making Their Disney Theme Park Debut (people.com)
Chabahar Port: US says sanctions possible after India-Iran port deal (www.bbc.com)
Europe eyes car chips as next battleground with China (www.politico.eu)
Commission will start questioning its industry about competition with China and others on older-generation microchips....
Italy: Police arrest over 100 mafia members in mass raid (www.dw.com)
The Calabrian 'Ndrangeta is known to be one of the most powerful crime organizations in the world. But now Italian authorities are trying to loosen its grip....
Teacher accused of having sex with two students says she ruined her 'dream job' with stupid 'mistakes', jury hears (news.sky.com)
Rebecca Joynes allegedly became pregnant after having sex with one of her victims, known as boy B, Manchester Crown Court heard - she denies the allegations against her....
Africa Requires $277B Annually to Achieve 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Says Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Panel (townflex.com)
Molly Gbodimowo, Strategy Director at Africa50 Infrastructure Investment Platform, underscored Africa's vast renewable energy resources, particularly its high
Chinese police were allowed into Australia to speak with a woman. They breached protocol and escorted her back to China (www.abc.net.au)
Chinese police hunting international corruption targets were allowed into Australia by the federal police and subsequently escorted a woman back to China for trial, in a major breach of Chinese-Australian police protocols....
Brazil’s Lula government ousts Petrobras chief after dispute over dividends (www.ft.com)
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Brazil floods: River levels rise again in Rio Grande do Sul (www.bbc.com)
River levels are on the rise again in the flood-stricken Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul after more heavy rains on the weekend....
U.S. warned Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) access to dollar system could be curbed over Russia (www.reuters.com)
TLDR: RBI, the largest Western bank in Russia, has been warned by the U.S. Treasury about financial system access in a letter voicing concerns over its Russian business. Concerns remain even though RBI dropped plans to sell its Russia-business to sanctioned billionaire Deripaska. Austrian finance ministry says it assumes RBI...
Biden administration is sending $1 billion more in weapons, ammo to Israel, congressional aides say (apnews.com)
The Biden administration has told key lawmakers it is sending a new package of more than $1 billion in arms and ammunition to Israel, three congressional aides said Tuesday....
How Oil Companies Manipulate Journalists (www.thenation.com)
Mothers of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA allege 'abuse' (www.bbc.co.uk)
The two spoke out in an interview on behalf of their daughters, whom they say are silenced by NDAs....
Another visitor has been arrested in Turks and Caicos for ammunition possession (www.nbcboston.com)
Sex education in English schools set to be banned before children are nine (www.theguardian.com)
Education secretary Gillian Keegan to announce guidelines for phased discussion of topics depending on pupils’ age...
Brexit border IT outages delay import of perishable items to UK by up to 20 hours (www.theguardian.com)
Lorries carrying meat, cheese and cut flowers held up by new checks, with retailers rejecting some orders...
