Ukraine endures widespread blackouts as Russia attacks critical infrastructure (www.theguardian.com)
Ukrainians are having to cope with widespread emergency blackouts as Russia continued to pound critical infrastructure over the weekend....
In Trump we trust: religious right on crusade to make their man president (www.theguardian.com)
Both sides of gun issue seek to stir up US voters as NRA influence wanes (www.theguardian.com)
The Guardian Australia: Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan could cost as much as $600bn and supply just 3.7% of Australia’s energy by 2050, experts say (www.theguardian.com)
California school board president who led conservative culture war loses recall vote (www.theguardian.com)
Research reveals toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ accumulate in testes (www.theguardian.com)
New research has found for the first time that PFAS “forever chemicals” accumulate in the testes, and the exposure probably affects children’s health....
China threatens death penalty for Taiwan independence ‘diehards’ (www.theguardian.com)
Beijing ramps up pressure over ‘crime of secession’ while Taipei says China has no jurisdiction over Taiwan and urges its people not to be intimidated...
Ancient Mayan vase purchased by US woman for $4 returned to Mexico (www.theguardian.com)
Unoriginal sins: why does Russell Crowe keep making exorcism movies? (www.theguardian.com)
This week, a new Russell Crowe movie is released. The film concerns a demon that comes to inhabit a person, and the struggles of a priest to cast the demon out. You might have seen its poster, in which Russell Crowe wears a dog collar and clutches a crucifix....
‘I have always felt the world was a harsh place’: Elden Ring’s Hidetaka Miyazaki on why he may never stop making games (www.theguardian.com)
Barcelona to ban apartment rentals to tourists in bid to cut housing costs (www.theguardian.com)
Trump announces Teamsters union chief to speak at Republican convention (www.theguardian.com)
Second Canadian scientist alleges brain illness investigation was shut down (www.theguardian.com)
Second Canadian scientist alleges brain illness investigation was shut down (www.theguardian.com)
A senior Canadian federal scientist has alleged that the government shut down an investigation into a mystery brain illness in New Brunswick that he believes may have affected 350 people....
Climate engineering off US coast could increase heatwaves in Europe, study finds (www.theguardian.com)
Namibia high court overturns law banning consensual gay sex (www.theguardian.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/17125300
Race to unseat New York progressive ‘most expensive House primary ever’ (www.theguardian.com)
The primary for New York’s 16th congressional district, which takes place on Tuesday, has drawn record-breaking spending, with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) and a crypto-currency Super Pac behind the lion’s share of the funding....
Spanish police arrest 10 after discovery of ‘highly sophisticated’ meth lab (www.theguardian.com)
Spanish police have arrested 10 people and seized 70kg of methamphetamine after discovering a “highly sophisticated” synthetic drug laboratory capable of producing up to 10kg of meth a day....
Indian farm worker in Italy ‘left to die on road’ with severed arm (www.theguardian.com)
A trade unionist has called for a crackdown against “barbaric exploitation” after an Indian farm worker died when he was allegedly being left on a road by his employer following an accident that severed his arm....
IDF transfers powers in occupied West Bank to pro-settler civil servants (www.theguardian.com)
Activists tell UK arms makers they may face criminal liability over sales to Israel (www.theguardian.com)
Philippines accuses Chinese coastguards of piracy after violent confrontation (www.theguardian.com)
Stonehenge sprayed with orange powder paint by Just Stop Oil activists (www.theguardian.com)
If you ever wanted to read about fake druids vs. environmental activists, now’s your chance.
‘It is all lining up’: Plan for Ukraine to finally start using F-16 jets this summer (www.theguardian.com)
After delays in delivery and training pilots and ground staff, Netherlands says Ukraine should get first planes in summer...
The ‘weirdo progressive’ son of the Oath Keepers founder running for office in Montana (www.theguardian.com)
