Uruguay won’t melt huge bronze Nazi eagle into a dove, president says (www.politico.eu)
Japan pushes for Apple and Google to allow sideloading (appleinsider.com)
cross-posted from: https://vlemmy.net/post/119399...
Ukraine war must end, South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin (www.bbc.com)
Polyamorous trio can be split into pairs for property dispute, New Zealand Supreme Court rules (www.rnz.co.nz)
The decision relates to a property dispute between a man and two women who used to be in a relationship together.
Blinken Visit Reveals Chasm in How U.S. and China Perceive Rivalry (www.nytimes.com)
Commonwealth Observer Group in Sierra Leone calls for peaceful, credible elections ahead of polls (www.thesierraleonetelegraph.com)
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 20 June 2023: The Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) yesterday launched its election observation activities in Sierra Leone at the Raddison Blue Hotel in Freetown, with a cal…
Donald Trump Just Got Dumped by His Lawyer Again (www.thedailybeast.com)
Swiss voters approve net-zero climate law to accelerate the country’s shift from fossil fuels to renewable energies and reach zero emissions by 2050 (web.archive.org)
It’s the first time that citizens have approved a net-zero law in a direct vote. In all, 59.1% of voters approved the government’s new climate and innovation law. The government and all major parties, except for the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, had called to vote in favour of the bill.
Radiant is a no-frills iOS client for Mastodon (techcrunch.com)
A 12-year-old might’ve grown your food. In many states, that’s perfectly legal. (www.vox.com)
Taiwan kindergarten druggings spark alarm among island's parents (www.bbc.co.uk)
Multiple People Shot Near Milwaukee Juneteenth Celebration Location (www.jsonline.com)
Kenya signs economic partnership deal with European Union (nation.africa)
Kenya and EU conclude talks on partnership agreement, paving the way for the final stage before exports are granted full access.
Russia declines UN request for aid access to areas flooded by Ukraine dam breach, leaving tens of thousands of people without access to piped water (web.archive.org)
A senior United Nations relief official said that Russia has so far declined requests to help residents of Russian-controlled areas of southern Ukraine impacted by the breach of the Kakhkova dam.
AI Artist Creates Satanic Panic About Hobby Lobby (www.vice.com)
A dozen French police wounded in clashes with protesters opposing high speed rail project (www.eureporter.co)
Federal judge rules Utah city violated first amendment when it refused permit for drag show (boingboing.net)
TerraUSD: South Korea 'cryptocrash king' Do Kwon jailed (www.bbc.com)
Reddit communities adopt alternative forms of protest as the company threats action on moderators (techcrunch.com)
UK Government Plans To “Unlock The Power Of Location Data,” Surveil Population Movements (reclaimthenet.org)
Understanding Sweden’s Smoke-Free Revolution: A Model for Global Health (www.eureporter.co)
War is Ukraine's main problem, but the fight against corruption will guarantee Ukraine's successful recovery (web.archive.org)
While Ukrainians recently surveyed by Transparency International agree that the country’s main problem remains the war, they also see corruption as a major issue, which could affect its ability to recover once the guns fall silent.
California restaurant had fake priest hear workers’ confessions, Labor Department says (www.catholicnewsagency.com)
a Not the Onion moment for sure:...
EU imports of Russian oil plunge by 90% as a result of sweeping bans (www.euronews.com)
Boston Coast Guard crews searching for submarine missing on trip to explore Titanic wreckage (www.cbsnews.com)
