The National Resistance Centre of Ukraine states that Alexey Talai, member of the National Paralympic team of Belarus, is organising the export of children from the occupied eastern territory of Ukraine to Belarus.
Large numbers of forces converge on area as airstrikes carried out; at least 3 Palestinians killed; follows weeks of speculation on major military operation
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts have so far found no visible indications of mines or other explosives currently planted at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), but they still need additional access to carry out further such checks at the site, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today.
Nestle is stepping up its project to combat deforestation in Ivory Coast caused by the growth of cocoa farming, bringing cocoa trading companies directly on board.
New, and expanded powers for U.K. police have taken effect. The measures include targeting activists who stop traffic and building works with protests.
Israeli forces launched a large military operation in Jenin in the northern West Bank overnight Sunday, killing at least three people and injuring 25 others, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
A massive underground deposit of high-grade phosphate rock recently discovered in Norway is big enough to satisfy world demand for fertilisers, solar panels and electric car batteries over the next 100 years, according to the company exploiting the resource.
France has been rocked by a wave of protests after a 17-year-old youth was shot by police near Paris on Tuesday, sparking a ban on demonstrations in some cities, travel warnings and reigniting a debate on over-policing in marginalized communities.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will visit Washington on Wednesday for talks with US President Joe Biden on Sweden?s application to join NATO, transatlantic security ties and Russia?s war in Ukraine.
The Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Nikolai Denkov has revealed that his country will invite customs experts from the Netherlands and Austria in order to observe operations at the Turkish border as part of efforts to ease concerns that are impeding its bid to acquire membership in the Schengen Zone. Denkov also told Politico that he...
Authorities in Tajikistan on July 1 said the man who allegedly opened fire and killed two security personnel at Moldova’s main international airport is a Tajik national who is suspected of being in an “organized criminal group” that is believed to have kidnapped a bank official a week ago.
Twitter vs Mastodon - two flavours of Hulkness (lemmy.world)
Been a Twitter user for more than 10 years, then Musk bought it and it became unbearable....
Chinese scientists create edible food packaging to replace plastic (m.jpost.com)
By incorporating certain soy proteins into the structure, Chinese University of Hong Kong scientists successfully created edible food packaging.
Belarusian Paralympian organises abduction of Ukrainian children from occupied territories National Resistance Centre (www.pravda.com.ua)
The National Resistance Centre of Ukraine states that Alexey Talai, member of the National Paralympic team of Belarus, is organising the export of children from the occupied eastern territory of Ukraine to Belarus.
IDF strikes in Jenin, launches ‘widescale effort against terror’ in West Bank city (www.timesofisrael.com)
Large numbers of forces converge on area as airstrikes carried out; at least 3 Palestinians killed; follows weeks of speculation on major military operation
Update 168 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine (www.iaea.org)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts have so far found no visible indications of mines or other explosives currently planted at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), but they still need additional access to carry out further such checks at the site, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today.
Agency behind ‘Love the Philippines’ tourism video sorry for using shots of other countries (www.theguardian.com)
Agency DDB Philippines apologises for using ‘highly inappropriate’ images that stock footage providers offer from Brazil and Indonesia
Nestle in reforestation project in Ivory Coast (www.thestar.com.my)
Nestle is stepping up its project to combat deforestation in Ivory Coast caused by the growth of cocoa farming, bringing cocoa trading companies directly on board.
UK police have new expanded powers to crack down on protests (apnews.com)
New, and expanded powers for U.K. police have taken effect. The measures include targeting activists who stop traffic and building works with protests.
Without whistleblowers, the West is lost (www.japantimes.co.jp)
The biggest threat to Western democracies is not transparency, it is the nihilism and self-indulgence that have come to characterize politics.
Eighty Afghan civilians may have been summarily killed by SAS, inquiry told (www.theguardian.com)
Lawyers for bereaved families allege British soldiers carried out policy of terminating all fighting-age men
Israeli air force attacks Syria and Syrian missile explodes over northern Israel (www.irishnews.com)
Syrian media quoted an official as saying the country's air defences shot down some of the missiles fired by Israeli warplanes flying over Lebanon.
Israel forces launch lethal strike on West Bank's Jenin | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
Israeli forces launched a large military operation in Jenin in the northern West Bank overnight Sunday, killing at least three people and injuring 25 others, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
‘Great news’: EU hails discovery of massive phosphate rock deposit in Norway (www.euractiv.com)
A massive underground deposit of high-grade phosphate rock recently discovered in Norway is big enough to satisfy world demand for fertilisers, solar panels and electric car batteries over the next 100 years, according to the company exploiting the resource.
Russia launches the first drone strike on Kyiv in 12 days and all are shot down (apnews.com)
Ukrainian officials say Russia has launched a drone attack on the capital Kyiv. It was the first such attack of the war in 12 days.
Swedish government condemns ‘Islamophobic’ burning of Qur’an (www.theguardian.com)
Salwan Momika, an Iraqi citizen living in Stockholm, also stamped on the holy book while close to a mosque
Thousands rally across Australia in support of Indigenous reform (www.aljazeera.com)
Day of action seeks to rally support for a campaign to recognise Australia’s Indigenous people in its constitution.
Far-right parties on the rise across Europe (www.bbc.com)
Success in Germany and Greece boosts hard-right parties; now they are eyeing Spanish elections.
The humbling of Vladimir Putin (www.economist.com)
The Wagner mutiny exposes the Russian tyrant’s growing weakness. But don’t count him out yet
Protests are sweeping France. Here's what you need to know | CNN (www.cnn.com)
France has been rocked by a wave of protests after a 17-year-old youth was shot by police near Paris on Tuesday, sparking a ban on demonstrations in some cities, travel warnings and reigniting a debate on over-policing in marginalized communities.
Brazil Worries It Has Become a Haven for Russian Spies Infiltrating the West (www.wsj.com)
Alleged agents posing as Brazilians have caught the eye of the U.S. and Norway—and could also be candidates in any prisoner exchange.
Swedish PM will meet with Biden to discuss NATO entry and war in Ukraine (www.pravda.com.ua)
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will visit Washington on Wednesday for talks with US President Joe Biden on Sweden?s application to join NATO, transatlantic security ties and Russia?s war in Ukraine.
Bulgaria to Invite Dutch & Austrian Customs Experts to Confirm Its Readiness for Joining Schengen - SchengenVisaInfo.com (www.schengenvisainfo.com)
The Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Nikolai Denkov has revealed that his country will invite customs experts from the Netherlands and Austria in order to observe operations at the Turkish border as part of efforts to ease concerns that are impeding its bid to acquire membership in the Schengen Zone. Denkov also told Politico that he...
Tajik Man Who Allegedly Shot Two At Moldova Airport Is Wanted In Kidnapping Case In Tajikistan (www.rferl.org)
Authorities in Tajikistan on July 1 said the man who allegedly opened fire and killed two security personnel at Moldova’s main international airport is a Tajik national who is suspected of being in an “organized criminal group” that is believed to have kidnapped a bank official a week ago.
COVID cases surge in Okinawa amid concern over possible medical system collapse - The Mainichi (mainichi.jp)
TOKYO -- The number of coronavirus infections has been on the rise across Japan again, and the situation is especially serious in Okinawa Prefecture,