The United States has approved the $360 million sale of more than 1,000 small armed drones to Taiwan, as the self-ruled island claimed by China aims to strengthen its asymmetrical warfare abilities with an eye on successful tactics used on the battlefield in Ukraine....
The Nevada Democratic Party is seeking to invalidate the Green Party’s effort to land on the state’s November ballot, arguing it did not gather enough valid signatures to gain ballot access....
Martha-Ann Alito, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, complained about the Pride flag, ranted about “feminazis,” and explained a flag design that she has been creating in her head in anticipation of when her husband is “free of this nonsense,” according to undercover audio released by a journalist and...
A Dutch warship was harassed by Chinese military aircraft in the East China Sea on Friday, the Netherlands said, becoming the latest country to accuse Beijing’s forces of initiating potentially unsafe encounters in international waters....
“There is no impact on production and business activities. The paid leave usage rate on June 7 is lower than that of June 5 last year,” which, like Friday, was sandwiched between a public holiday and a weekend, the company said in a statement.
They’ll have to make the company hurt a bit more than just using vacation days if they want to win.
Georgia’s ruling party has proposed a package of legislation to restrict LGBTQ+ rights — yet another initiative that is seen as a Kremlin-style repressive policy.
Speaking to ABC News on Sunday morning, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the US had “every expectation” that Israel would “say yes” to the proposed ceasefire deal if Hamas accepts....
Judge Ryan Nelson of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed on Thursday to recuse himself from a case challenging the Biden administration’s Gaza policy. As The Intercept reported, Nelson in March was part of a judicial delegation to Israel, which was sponsored by the World Jewish Congress....
Recent investigations linking top AfD members to Beijing and Moscow have rattled the far-right party voting base in the run-up to the European elections in June, causing doubts about their dedication to the patriotic cause — one of their main talking points....
Ben Carson’s remarks about whether he would accept the results of the 2024 presidential election regardless of which party wins falls in line with a recent Republican trend that’s causing a stir among social media users....
If the current administration gave a shit about preserving democracy, they would find a reason to let the fbi round these people up. They are a danger to us all and openly treasonous.
“Halevi and the military high command woke up too late. The General Staff lost control over the units, especially reserve units, months ago. In Gaza, in the West Bank and in bases in Israel, soldiers record themselves destroying Palestinian property and civilian infrastructure, blowing up homes without permission and spreading...
Since they tout it as some sort of “free speech” haven, I’m curious if communists made accounts and started sharing our thoughts if our “free speech” would still be welcome? 🫢
Biden’s and Trump’s records show sharp differences in what types of judges they would choose. And the winner of the fall election could appoint more Supreme Court justices....
Egyptian intelligence quietly changed the terms of a ceasefire proposal that Israel had already signed off on earlier this month, ultimately scuttling a deal that could have released Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and set a pathway to temporarily end the fighting in Gaza, according to three people familiar with the...
Lawmakers demand details of a Mar-a-Lago dinner where Trump promised to ease regulations on the oil industry while asking executives to steer $1 billion to his 2024 campaign....
Former President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, has declined to serve as a delegate at this summer’s Republican National Convention, according to a senior Trump campaign adviser and a statement from Melania Trump’s office....
Aileen Cannon to entertain Trump’s claim the special counsel is unlawful in Friday hearing | CNN Politics (www.cnn.com)
“Judge Aileen Cannon will begin three days of hearings that could determine the future of the charges against the former president....
Pope told by student to stop using anti-LGBTQ language (www.bbc.com)
Pope Francis has been told by a Filipino Catholic university student to “stop using offensive language” against LGBTQ people....
Taiwan to acquire more than 1,000 armed drones in new US arms sale (www.cnn.com)
The United States has approved the $360 million sale of more than 1,000 small armed drones to Taiwan, as the self-ruled island claimed by China aims to strengthen its asymmetrical warfare abilities with an eye on successful tactics used on the battlefield in Ukraine....
Check out the results of 🔥 Fuck Capitalism Jam 2024 🔥 for some great indie games and media projects (itch.io)
Nevada Democrats sue to block Green Party from 2024 ballot (thenevadaindependent.com)
The Nevada Democratic Party is seeking to invalidate the Green Party’s effort to land on the state’s November ballot, arguing it did not gather enough valid signatures to gain ballot access....
DeSantis Claims Florida Marijuana Legalization Ballot Measure Will Let People 'Bring 20 Joints To An Elementary School' (www.marijuanamoment.net)
Nintendo Issues Multiple DMCAs On The Modding Site 'GameBanana' (www.nintendolife.com)
Well-Known Anti-Gay “Conversion” Therapist Comes Out As Gay (mavenroundtable.io)
North Dakota voters pass measure to impose age limits on congressional candidates (www.nbcnews.com)
Samuel Alito’s Wife Goes Full MAGA in Secret Recording (www.thedailybeast.com)
Martha-Ann Alito, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, complained about the Pride flag, ranted about “feminazis,” and explained a flag design that she has been creating in her head in anticipation of when her husband is “free of this nonsense,” according to undercover audio released by a journalist and...
Chinese military harassed Dutch warship enforcing UN sanctions on North Korea, Netherlands says (www.cnn.com)
A Dutch warship was harassed by Chinese military aircraft in the East China Sea on Friday, the Netherlands said, becoming the latest country to accuse Beijing’s forces of initiating potentially unsafe encounters in international waters....
Samsung workers in South Korea stage first-ever strike over pay (www.france24.com)
Israel rescues 4 hostages kidnapped in a Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7. (apnews.com)
Israel said Saturday it rescued four hostages who were kidnapped in a Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7....
Georgia to introduce Kremlin-style anti-LGBTQ (www.dw.com)
Georgia’s ruling party has proposed a package of legislation to restrict LGBTQ+ rights — yet another initiative that is seen as a Kremlin-style repressive policy.
Israeli Police Detain Palestinian Journalist Attacked by Settler Mob (truthout.org)
US expects Israel will accept Gaza ceasefire plan if Hamas does (www.bbc.com)
Speaking to ABC News on Sunday morning, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the US had “every expectation” that Israel would “say yes” to the proposed ceasefire deal if Hamas accepts....
Judge Who Went on Israel Junket Recuses Himself From Gaza Case (theintercept.com)
Judge Ryan Nelson of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed on Thursday to recuse himself from a case challenging the Biden administration’s Gaza policy. As The Intercept reported, Nelson in March was part of a judicial delegation to Israel, which was sponsored by the World Jewish Congress....
Israel court approves temporary ban on Al Jazeera, citing national security (www.reuters.com)
Republican who refused to certify Georgia primary a member of election denialist group (www.theguardian.com)
Julie Adams, who abstained from certifying May results, belongs to Election Integrity Network, founded by Trump ally Cleta Mitchell...
Bodycam - Early Access Release Date Announcement (www.youtube.com)
Any time now. (lemmy.world)
Trump campaign raises record $34.8 million in donations after guilty verdict (www.cnbc.com)
Ron DeSantis hopes to raise at least $10M to boost Trump (www.nbcnews.com)
Saudi textbooks remove Palestine from most maps, says Israeli study (www.middleeasteye.net)
References to Israel as an ‘enemy’ have also been altered in new editions of school curricula, in an apparent toning down of hostile language...
AfD fears losing voters over latest Russia and China spy scandals (www.euronews.com)
Recent investigations linking top AfD members to Beijing and Moscow have rattled the far-right party voting base in the run-up to the European elections in June, causing doubts about their dedication to the patriotic cause — one of their main talking points....
Trump told donors he will crush pro-Palestinian protests, deport demonstrators | Speaking to wealthy donors behind closed doors, he said that he supports Israel’s right to continue “its war on terror. (wapo.st)
Donald Trump ally's response to accepting election results met with alarm (www.newsweek.com)
Ben Carson’s remarks about whether he would accept the results of the 2024 presidential election regardless of which party wins falls in line with a recent Republican trend that’s causing a stir among social media users....
India elections: PM Narendra Modi claims he has been chosen by God (www.theguardian.com)
Indian leader tells interviewer God ‘just keeps making me do things’ but that he ‘cannot dial him directly’...
World has ‘moral responsibility’ to help small island states survive climate crisis – UN agency chief (www.theguardian.com)
Vulnerable economies must be supported with finance and practical aid to find long term solutions, says Jorge Moreira da Silva of Unops...
ICJ Ruling Won't Immediately Change War in Gaza, but Danger Still Looms for Israel (archive.is)
“Halevi and the military high command woke up too late. The General Staff lost control over the units, especially reserve units, months ago. In Gaza, in the West Bank and in bases in Israel, soldiers record themselves destroying Palestinian property and civilian infrastructure, blowing up homes without permission and spreading...
Texas doctor who said nine-year-olds can safely give birth appointed to maternal mortality committee (www.theguardian.com)
Truth Social struggles to grow its U.S. user base, new data on Trump Media app shows (www.cnbc.com)
Joe Biden nears 200 judges, highlighting stakes for the courts in the 2024 election (www.nbcnews.com)
Biden’s and Trump’s records show sharp differences in what types of judges they would choose. And the winner of the fall election could appoint more Supreme Court justices....
Egypt changed terms of Gaza ceasefire deal presented to Hamas, surprising negotiators, sources say (www.cnn.com)
Egyptian intelligence quietly changed the terms of a ceasefire proposal that Israel had already signed off on earlier this month, ultimately scuttling a deal that could have released Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and set a pathway to temporarily end the fighting in Gaza, according to three people familiar with the...
Spain, Norway and Ireland will recognize a Palestinian state | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
This is quite big! Kudos to them.
Trump defense rests at New York hush money trial, ex-president doesn’t testify (www.cnbc.com)
Australia’s richest woman seeks removal of her portrait from exhibition (www.cnn.com)
Images leak of Valve's next game, and it's an Overwatch-style hero shooter (www.eurogamer.net)
Though the way the leaker describes it makes it sound more like a 3rd person MOBA than a hero shooter....
squander rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
House Democrats launch probe of Trump’s dinner with oil executives (www.washingtonpost.com)
Lawmakers demand details of a Mar-a-Lago dinner where Trump promised to ease regulations on the oil industry while asking executives to steer $1 billion to his 2024 campaign....
DOJ requests judge order Steve Bannon to begin prison sentence (abcnews.go.com)
ASUS breaks your ROG Ally if you don't pay $200 for warranty repairs: SCAMMING COMPANY! (youtu.be)
EU completes migration reform, as Poland and Hungary vote against (www.euronews.com)
The European Union has completed the reform of its migration and asylum policy, a watershed moment that for a decade proved stubbornly elusive....
Barron Trump declines to serve as an RNC delegate (www.cnn.com)
Former President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, has declined to serve as a delegate at this summer’s Republican National Convention, according to a senior Trump campaign adviser and a statement from Melania Trump’s office....
God of War: Ragnarok Reportedly the Next PlayStation Exclusive to Hit PC (www.ign.com)
Report: Devs Were Working On Redfall's Offline Mode Up Until They Were Fired (kotaku.com)
"PSN isn't supported in my country. What do I do?" Arrowhead CEO: "I don't know" (lemmy.world)