Opposition parties celebrate Narendra Modi's 'failure' to build a thumping majority in Indian election (www.abc.net.au)
He still “won” though
Japanese car manufacturers including Toyota admit manipulating safety testing data (www.abc.net.au)
In short: A number of auto manufacturers in Japan have admitted errors in safety testing spanning a decade....
Hamas has responded 'positively' to Israel's ceasefire offer. Here's what it includes (www.sbs.com.au)
'I believe we're on the edge of a revolution': While the NZ government delivered its budget, protests were sweeping the nation (www.abc.net.au)
In short: The New Zealand government has handed down its 2024 budget, releasing details of highly anticipated tax cuts, while thousands of people rallied across the country to protest against policies considered to be eroding Indigenous rights....
Delhi temperature hits 50.5C as India’s capital records hottest day (www.theguardian.com)
Authorities warn of water shortages as temperatures reach nine degrees higher than expected
Is there a pattern of Israel striking humanitarian subjects in Gaza? | ABC News (youtu.be)
An Israeli air strike has killed at least 35 and injured dozens in a humanitarian zone in Rafah, months after Israeli forces struck an aid convoy. Global affairs editor John Lyons says Israeli attacks on humanitarian subjects have formed a pattern.
US bans imports of all poultry products from Victoria (www.abc.net.au)
I didn’t know whether this should go in c/AustralianNews, c/Melbourne, or c/WorldNews
Rishi Sunak takes gamble by calling UK general election for 4 July (www.theguardian.com)
PM announces date with Tories trailing Labour by 20 points in polls, saying it is ‘the moment for Britain to choose its future’
Norway, Ireland, Spain to recognise Palestinian state (www.aljazeera.com)
British man, 73, dead and 8 Australians hospitalised after London-Singapore flight hits severe turbulence (www.abc.net.au)
In short: A 73-year-old British man has died after a flight from London to Singapore hit turbulence, forcing it to make an emergency landing in Bangkok, Thailand....
ICC chief prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM and Hamas leaders over alleged war crimes (www.abc.net.au)
In short: The top prosecutor at the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Defence Minister Yolav Gallant and three senior Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes....
Egypt says it will join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ (www.aljazeera.com)
Joe Biden issues stern warning to Israel on Rafah as US bomb shipments suspended (www.sbs.com.au)
Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal in Gaza war, Israel says deal 'far from' its demands (www.abc.net.au)
Mass graves in Gaza show victims’ hands were tied, says UN rights office (news.un.org)
Disturbing reports continue to emerge about mass graves in Gaza in which Palestinian victims were reportedly found stripped naked with their hands tied, prompting renewed concerns about possible war crimes amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday.
Why Israel's 'doomsday' settlement is just 'two pen strokes' away (www.abc.net.au)
World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés says Israel targeted staff in Gaza 'car by car' (www.bbc.co.uk)
cross-posted from: lemmy.zip/post/12986499...
Strike That Killed World Central Kitchen Workers Bears Hallmarks of Israeli Precision Strike (www.bellingcat.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/13976077...
The young Israelis who are risking prison time rather than fighting for the IDF in Gaza (www.abc.net.au)
YouTube blocks Foreign Correspondent episode after Indian's government's demand, weeks before election (www.abc.net.au)
Bridge in US city of Baltimore collapses after ship hits it, sending vehicles into water (www.abc.net.au)
Ok, so here’s my newest phobia. Happily driving along a bridge I’ve crossed over a thousand times before, only tonight I’m suddenly in the dark waters below!
2026 Commonwealth Games in doubt after Malaysia rejects offer to host the event (www.abc.net.au)
In short: Malaysia has rejected an offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games....
Middle East Crisis: A Mysterious Construction Project Takes Shape in Egypt, Near Gaza (www.nytimes.com)
Israel frees two hostages in Rafah, as health officials say 37 killed people killed by air strikes (www.abc.net.au)
In short: The Israeli military rescued two hostages from the Gaza early on Monday....