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Washington Post update on Gaza aid group killings article sparks online backlash

Washington Post update on Gaza aid group killings article sparks online backlash Submitted by Reem Aouir on Wed, 06/04/2025 - 12:24 Social media users say newspaper capitulated to pressure after it said it 'didn't give proper weight to Israel's denial' about eyewitnesses recounting army opening fire on Palestinian civilians seeking food A man walks through the lobby of the Washington Post on 5 August 2013 in...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli opposition threatens to topple Netanyahu's government

Israeli opposition threatens to topple Netanyahu's government Israel'sopposition party Yesh Atid, led by former prime minister Yair Lapid, is moving to vote to topple the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week. On Wednesday, a member of Israel's right-wing coalition threatened to quit the cabinet and support that vote unless an exemption was passed by lawmakers forultra-Orthodoxmen not to...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Paris Court Tries Far-Right Activists Over Racist Banner Targeting Singer Aya Nakamura

The group โ€˜The Nativesโ€™ promotes nationalist messages opposing the โ€˜Africanizationโ€™ of French culture. On Wednesday, the Paris Criminal Court began the trial of citizens linked to the far-right group The Natives (Les Natifs) over hate messages directed at French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura. RELATED: โ€˜Welcome to Barbielandโ€™ Warns of the Dangers of Racism and Xenophobia in [โ€ฆ]

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Saudi Arabia tackles sweltering heat as Muslim pilgrims embark on Hajj journey

Each year, Muslim pilgrims embark on the spiritual journey of Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Sweden tries ISIL member over burning death of Jordanian pilot in 2015

Osama Krayem is already serving long prison sentences for his role in the Paris and Brussels attacks in 2015 and 2016.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Meloniโ€™s controversial anti-protest bill becomes Italian law

Security decree gives greater powers to agents of the state and greater protections to police officers.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Fight for the Pacific โ€“ Episode 3: Chinaโ€™s Pacific Wave

A dive into the economic tug-of-war between the US and China in the Pacific, seen through the experiences of locals.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

What is the โ€˜revenge taxโ€™ in the US tax bill?

Provision allows US to impose additional taxes on entities from countries that it says impose unfair taxes on US firms.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

DR Congo bans reporting on ex-President Kabila

Outlets who breach the ban could face suspension, the media regulator warns.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Kyiv releases new drone footage of Operation โ€˜Spiderwebโ€™ as more details emerge

Ukraineโ€™s security service has released new drone footage of its operation "Spiderweb" on Wednesday, showing how exactly Kyiv struck 41 Russian heavy military bombers. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy said Kyiv would not have launched its drone strike if Moscow had accepted Kyiv's calls for a ceasefire.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Mexico Calls U.S. Tariff Hike on Steel and Aluminum Legally Baseless

Nevertheless, the Sheinbaum administration would seek to reach an agreement with Washington on the issue. On Wednesday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called the increase in U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% an unjust measure that lacks legal basis. She said her government would seek to reach an agreement with Washington on [โ€ฆ]

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Diggers brought in to help latest Madeleine McCann search in Portugal

The search so far has focused on derelict, abandoned buildings and wells.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Kenya: Kenya Targets Sh10bn Annual Earnings From Macadamia As Govt Commits to Sector Growth

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says that the macadamia industry has the potential to earn Kenya over Sh10 billion annually and generate more than 30,000 jobs with the right support.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: DCI Arrests Three Suspects Behind Spate of Robberies On Nairobi-Mombasa Highway

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Three suspects believed to be masterminds of a series of robberies along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway will be detained for 14 days to allow the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) complete its probe.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Chimeโ€™s IPO may struggle to strike a chord with investors

Public investors can afford to be picky โ€” and risk rather than reward might end up setting the tone

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump says 'Too Late' Powell must lower interest rates after weak ADP jobs report

Trump has branded Powell with the nickname "Too Late" as a criticism of the Fed Chair's continuing decision to hold interest rates steady.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Latest news bulletin | June 4th โ€“ Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Anwarโ€™s immunity bid fails in rule-of-law test for Malaysia

In a landmark June 4 ruling, Malaysiaโ€™s High Court denied Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahimโ€™s controversial attempt to shield himself from civil proceedings by invoking a constitutional mechanism โ€” a move critics say was a veiled attempt at political immunity. The courtโ€™s rejection of Anwarโ€™s bid marks the beginning of a legal confrontation unprecedented in Malaysian [โ€ฆ] The post Anwarโ€™s immunity bid fails in rule-of-law...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Itโ€™s always steel โ€” tariffs provide Trump with a familiar trade weapon

The industry has suffered from overproduction and protectionism for decades

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Eleven die in India crush as fans gather for IPL victory parade

Thousands of people lined the streets on Wednesday to welcome the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

European steel sector on high alert amid slow-moving trade negotiations

The EU steel sector warned on Wednesday of overcapacities flooding the EU market after US president Donald Trump doubled tariffs on the sector to 50%. The new tariffs have increased pressure on the EUโ€™s negotiating teams trying to break the deadlock in its ongoing trade wrangle with the US.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Murder of Tunisian man sparks France's first far-right terrorism investigation

Hichem Miraoui, a 46-year-old hairdresser, was shot dead in Puget-sur-Argens, southern France, on Saturday.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pakistanโ€™s Upgrade to Diplomatic Ties With the Taliban Should Not Be Seen in Isolation

India and Chinaโ€™s own moves vis-a-vis Afghanistan may have influenced Pakistanโ€™s decision.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

India: 11 dead after cricket stadium stampede

A top official in the Indian state of Kerala says eleven people died after a stampede at a stadium in the city of Bengaluru. Fans had been celebrating their side's win in the Indian Premier League final.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Apple and Alibabaโ€™s AI rollout in China delayed by Trump trade war

Partnership between US and Chinese tech groups stalled by Beijing regulator in wake of geopolitical tensions

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Ukraine releases new footage of daring AI strikes that crippled Putinโ€™s bomber fleet

Kyiv used artificial intelligence to conduct one of the most audacious attacks on Russia in history.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trumpโ€™s 5 percent defense spending target seemed far-fetched. Now not so much.

NATO defense ministers in Brussels are expected to pave the way for a new defense spending goal โ€”the questions are now when, and how.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Hungary delays vote on 'transparency law' targeting foreign-funded NGOs and media until autumn

The "Transparency in Public Life" bill would impose strict regulations on foreign-funded NGOs that are deemed a risk to Hungary's sovereignty.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Analysis: UKโ€™s solar power surges 42% after sunniest spring on record

The UKโ€™s solar farms and rooftops generated more electricity than ever before in the first... The post Analysis: UKโ€™s solar power surges 42% after sunniest spring on record appeared first on Carbon Brief.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Carbon Brief favicon Carbon Brief

New Zealand Reverses Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration Ban Amid Energy Security Concerns

New Zealandโ€™s experience demonstrates that relying on fossil fuels, even as a stopgap measure, can undermine progress toward net-zero goals.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Ethiopia: Thousands Displaced by Flooding - Omorate Town 'At Risk of Submersion'

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- More than 8,000 people have been displaced by flooding caused by the overflow of Lake Turkana and the Omo River in Dasenech district, South Omo Zone of the South Ethiopia Region, according to Umer Nakuwe, Deputy Administrator of the district and Head of the Peace and Security Administration Office.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

EU urges China to loosen rare earth curbs as carmakers near crisis point

European trade commissioner Maroลก ล efฤoviฤ raises shortage of vital materials with Chinese commerce minister

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Kharkiv hit by drone and missile barrage in overnight Russian attack

The Ukrainian city of Kharkiv faced a major overnight assault on 4 June, as Russian forces launched nine Shahed drones and two missiles, damaging homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

French court strips Marine Le Pen of her local mandate

The decision is another reminder of how the far-right leader's judicial woes are affecting her political career.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Ethiopia: Court Grants 8-Day Probe Into Dr. Mahlet, Seven Others Charged With 'Inciting Riot and Unrest'

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Federal High Court Arada Division has granted an additional eight-day investigation period for eight detained individuals, including anatomical pathologist Dr. Mahlet Guush, who are facing charges of "inciting riot and unrest" and "collaborating with anti-peace forces," amid a nationwide strike by health professionals.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica