Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., says Israel is about to commit "crimes against humanity" and on Tuesday urged the International Criminal Court to arrest Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Nonprofits and local officials say the 2024 Games event is failing a pledge to be ‘first ever inclusive and socially responsible’ event of its kind....
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa had called for Lisbon to find ways to compensate its former colonies, including canceling debt. The government says it has not initiated any process to that effect....
EU citizens are not doing well when it comes to financial literacy. Nearly half lack an understanding of basic financial concepts, including inflation....
When Marisa Fernández lost her husband to cancer a few years ago, her employers at the Eroski hypermarket went, she says, “above and beyond to help me through the dark days afterwards, rejigging my timetable and giving me time off when I couldn’t face coming in.”...
Ukraine’s foreign minister has enthusiastically praised US politicians for approving a long-delayed $61bn military aid package for Ukraine, but said western allies needed to recognise that “the era of peace in Europe is over” and that Kyiv would inevitably need more help to fight off Russia....
The hunt for the origins of COVID-19 has gone dark in China, the victim of political infighting after a series of stalled and thwarted attempts to find the source of the virus that killed millions and paralyzed the world for months....
Iran on Saturday night launched a large wave of attack drones from its territory toward the Jewish state, in the first-ever direct attack on Israel by the Islamic Republic, with warning sirens activated in Israeli communities throughout the country early Sunday as the military worked to intercept the Iranian aircraft....
It’s estimated that between 1,000 and 1,200 settlers surrounded the village, and around 500 stormed it just after midday local time on Friday, blocking all the roads in the area....
why does America have to do everything? the EU will be far more negatively impacted if Russia wins (energy, food, trade in general) - why arent the EU member states doing more?
2.5 tons of gold doesnt seem like a lot to back the currency of an entire country… so I looked it up. 2.5 tons = 80,000 oz = $186,880,000 (at the moment, gold’s value varies quite a bit).
To please Putin, universities purge liberals and embrace patriots (www.washingtonpost.com)
Rep. Rashida Tlaib: Arrest Netanyahu for 'crimes against humanity' - UPI.com (www.upi.com)
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., says Israel is about to commit "crimes against humanity" and on Tuesday urged the International Criminal Court to arrest Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Venezuela loses its last glacier as it shrinks down to an ice field (www.theguardian.com)
Scientists reclassify Humboldt glacier, also known as La Corona, after it melted faster than expected...
GOP Senators Threaten ICC: 'Target Israel and We Will Target You' (www.commondreams.org)
Paris’ Olympic promise falls short for unhoused people (www.politico.eu)
Nonprofits and local officials say the 2024 Games event is failing a pledge to be ‘first ever inclusive and socially responsible’ event of its kind....
Colombia President Petro says will break diplomatic relations with Israel (www.reuters.com)
Manor Lords dev says the city builder's future patches will tackle storage issues, archer damage, and AI running rampant over every territory it can grab (www.gamesradar.com)
Nineteen dead after highway collapses in southern China (www.dw.com)
Nineteen people have died after part of a highway collapsed in China’s southern Guangdong province, according to state media...
Russia Issues Arrest Warrant For Kasparov On Terrorist Charges (www.chess.com)
For anyone unaware of who Kasparov is, he’s a very famous chess World Champion from Russia who held the title for 15 years.
Portugal says no plans to pay colonial reparations (www.dw.com)
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa had called for Lisbon to find ways to compensate its former colonies, including canceling debt. The government says it has not initiated any process to that effect....
Mexico's likely next president would be its first leader with a Jewish background and first female elected (apnews.com)
Climate change blamed for worst wine harvest in 62 years (www.euronews.com)
A new report shows where has wine production dried up the most in Europe....
How financially literate are Europeans? Not very - but who knows most? (www.euronews.com)
EU citizens are not doing well when it comes to financial literacy. Nearly half lack an understanding of basic financial concepts, including inflation....
‘In the US they think we’re communists!’ The 70,000 workers showing the world another way to earn a living (www.theguardian.com)
When Marisa Fernández lost her husband to cancer a few years ago, her employers at the Eroski hypermarket went, she says, “above and beyond to help me through the dark days afterwards, rejigging my timetable and giving me time off when I couldn’t face coming in.”...
World’s billionaires should pay minimum 2% wealth tax, say G20 ministers (www.theguardian.com)
Brazil, Germany, Spain and South Africa sign motion for fairer tax system to deliver £250bn a year extra to fight poverty and climate crisis...
Ukraine foreign minister says west must boost defence as ‘era of peace is over’ (www.theguardian.com)
Ukraine’s foreign minister has enthusiastically praised US politicians for approving a long-delayed $61bn military aid package for Ukraine, but said western allies needed to recognise that “the era of peace in Europe is over” and that Kyiv would inevitably need more help to fight off Russia....
How a second Trump presidency could tear Europe apart (www.politico.eu)
The former president’s return would cement a shift in the U.S. as a fact that can no longer be ignored....
Modi is accused of using hate speech for calling Muslims 'infiltrators' at an Indian election rally (abcnews.go.com)
Nestlé adds more sugar to baby food in poorer countries, report finds (wapo.st)
POV: You angered this man. Why? (lemmy.world)
Working hours required for a Starbucks latte in U.S. given minimum wage rate (www.chart2char.com)
Least hour states Washington: 0.293 Maryland: 0.298 Connecticut: 0.303...
Toxic: How the search for the origins of COVID-19 turned politically poisonous (apnews.com)
The hunt for the origins of COVID-19 has gone dark in China, the victim of political infighting after a series of stalled and thwarted attempts to find the source of the virus that killed millions and paralyzed the world for months....
Israeli missile has struck Iran, US officials say - BBC News (www.bbc.com)
An Israeli missile has hit Iran, two US officials have told the BBC’s US partner CBS News....
Indonesia volcano eruption sparks tsunami fears (www.theguardian.com)
Mount Ruang has repeatedly erupted, and officials fear it could collapse and create a tsunami, with hundreds evacuated from the area...
Where is the sauce? (lemmy.world)
SAND LAND - Sandstorm Trailer (peervideo.club)
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Iran fires drones, missiles at Israel in first-ever direct attack; IDF downing them (www.timesofisrael.com)
Iran on Saturday night launched a large wave of attack drones from its territory toward the Jewish state, in the first-ever direct attack on Israel by the Islamic Republic, with warning sirens activated in Israeli communities throughout the country early Sunday as the military worked to intercept the Iranian aircraft....
Russian State TV Wants Moscow to Conquer Three US States (www.newsweek.com)
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Israeli settlers storm West Bank village, setting cars and homes ablaze (lemmy.world)
It’s estimated that between 1,000 and 1,200 settlers surrounded the village, and around 500 stormed it just after midday local time on Friday, blocking all the roads in the area....
Yes, come eat 1.5 lbs of pie in a parking lot with randos (www.craigslist.org)
South Korea’s population dips below 50M (www.chosun.com)
Elderly set to exceed 30% by 2034...
With U.S. aid still stalled and its army at a breaking point, Ukraine warns: We will lose (www.nbcnews.com)
Putin Orders Russian Tech Companies To Somehow Make Competitive Game Console In 3 Months (www.techdirt.com)
Canada needs to build 1.3M additional homes by 2030 to close housing gap, says PBO (www.thecanadianpressnews.ca)
Zimbabwe is grappling with its sixth currency change in 16 years (www.semafor.com)