Social care: The crisis Britain’s politicians are too scared to discuss (www.politico.eu)
Voters may want social care to be on the ballot at the UK general election, but no one seems to be listening....
12 countries push for EU crackdown on vapes (www.politico.eu)
The European Commission has delayed action on tobacco and nicotine, but countries say it should consider a ban on flavored vapes....
Over 1,000 pilgrims died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, officials say (apnews.com)
More than 1,000 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabiaas the faithful faced extreme high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom, officials said Sunday....
Iran's water crisis leads to alarming ground collapse (www.dw.com)
A drought in Iran is causing the ground to subside, threatening Tehran and hundreds of other towns....
Greece introduces the six-day work week (www.dw.com)
From the construction industry to the tourism sector, Greek employers cannot find the staff they need. The government’s solution: longer working hours. A new law enables employers to implement a six-day work week...
Putin threatens to arm North Korea, warns U.S. ally South against 'big mistake' (www.nbcnews.com)
The Russian president said Friday that his country will continue to develop its nuclear arsenal, days after signing a new mutual defense pact with Kim Jong Un....
Israeli army strapped wounded Palestinian to jeep (www.bbc.com)
S’pore in top 10 nation list for uploading objectionable YouTube videos (www.straitstimes.com)
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Reuters denies reporting that Israel will attack Lebanon (www.reuters.com)
June 22 (Reuters) - Reuters denied on Saturday that it had reported that Israel would attack Lebanon within 48 hours, after reports circulated on social media citing the news agency as saying this....
Alberta's left-leaning opposition picks former Calgary mayor as party leader (www.reuters.com)
Alberta’s opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) has chosen former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi as its new leader, party officials announced on Saturday....
Drag Goes Mainstream in the Philippines, a Bastion of Christianity (www.nytimes.com)
Israeli soldiers who drove with wounded Palestinian tied to their vehicle 'violated orders', military says (www.abc.net.au)
The Australian Financial Review: Russia president Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un sign defence pact (www.afr.com)
BBC.com: Unable to back down, Israel and Hezbollah move closer to all-out war (www.bbc.com)
Yahoo News Australia: EU approves start of talks with Ukraine and Moldova (au.news.yahoo.com)
Euronews: Barcelona decides to ban short term tourism rentals (www.euronews.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)
Hungary’s Anti-LGBT Crusade Apparently Includes Trolling the U.S. Ambassador (www.thedailybeast.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....
Palestinians reel from repeated strikes on 'humanitarian zones' (www.nbcnews.com)
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...
Penile cancer: 6,500 amputations in Brazil in a decade (www.bbc.com)
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Russia launches 'massive' overnight attack on Ukraine power grid (www.bbc.com)
Ukrainian energy facilities have come under a massive attack from Russia, in the latest onslaught targeting the country’s power grid, officials say....