Deluge of fake news websites threatens to drown out truth during US election (www.theguardian.com)
Fears that ‘pink slime’ sites could be as harmful to political discourse as foreign disinformation in 2016 and 2020...
Future impact of proposed fossil fuel projects must be assessed, UK court rules (www.theguardian.com)
The landmark judgment, handed down on Thursday, sets an important precedent on whether the “inevitable” future greenhouse gas emissions of a fossil fuel project should be considered....
The disturbing online misogyny of Gamergate has returned – if it ever went away (www.theguardian.com)
While some of their language has changed, the sentiment of this latest aggressive movement is just as distressing. It’s time for the games industry to stand up to it
‘It’s the perfect place’: London Underground hosts tests for ‘quantum compass’ that could replace GPS (www.theguardian.com)
‘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...
Alex Murdaugh’s son sues Netflix over docuseries linking him to 2015 death (www.theguardian.com)
Astronomers detect sudden awakening of black hole 1m times mass of sun (www.theguardian.com)
Ecuador struck by power outage leaving 18 million in the dark (www.theguardian.com)
A nationwide electricity outage has struck Ecuador, leaving the nation of about 18 million in the dark, including the capital’s subway system, as authorities worked to repair faulty power lines, a senior official said....
Russia and North Korea sign mutual defence pact (www.theguardian.com)
Washington Post publisher alleged to have advised Boris Johnson to ‘clean up’ phone during Partygate Covid scandal (www.theguardian.com)
Vermont Republican secretly poured water into colleague’s bag over months (www.theguardian.com)
A Vermont lawmaker was compelled to apologize publicly after being caught on video pouring water into her colleague’s work bag multiple times across several months....
Georgia becomes first state to require election law training for police (www.theguardian.com)
The newly required course emphasizes de-escalation and non-threatening conduct for officers...
Ethics committee investigating Matt Gaetz over alleged sexual misconduct (www.theguardian.com)
A bipartisan Capitol Hill committee is investigating Matt Gaetz, the far-right Republican congressman and vocal Donald Trump supporter, over longstanding allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and other alleged ethical breaches, it said on Tuesday....
How North Korea’s lucrative trade in human hair is helping it skirt the impact of sanctions (www.theguardian.com)
Israel-Gaza war live: Israel’s use of heavy bombs raises ‘serious concerns’ under laws of war (www.theguardian.com)
In a report published on Wednesday, the OHCHR provided details on six Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, which it said were emblematic of a concerning pattern, involving the suspected use of up to 2,000-pound bombs on residential buildings, a school, refugee camps and a market....
Former Trump national security adviser urges resumption of nuclear testing (www.theguardian.com)
US surgeon general calls for cigarette-style warnings on social media platforms (www.theguardian.com)
World First: California to welcome cannabis for sale and consumption at State Fair (www.theguardian.com)
Israeli foreign minister says decision on all-out war against Hezbollah is near (www.theguardian.com)
Trial opens of ‘esoteric’ wing of alleged German coup plotters (www.theguardian.com)
GP, celebrity chef and astrologer among defendants in third trial linked to far-right Reichsbürger...
‘We need the world to wake up’: Sudan facing world’s deadliest famine in 40 years (www.theguardian.com)
Millions face disaster as Sudanese army and RSF accused of using food access as a weapon in on-going war...
Millions face record-high temperatures as heat dome intensifies over US (www.theguardian.com)
Cities in midwest and north-east brace for heatwave with some to experience highs of 105F – 25 degrees above normal...
Stanford disappoints critics of fossil fuel donations by hiring PR firm with big oil ties (www.theguardian.com)
University hires Brunswick Group amid anger from campus organizers at its sustainability school’s funding...
Up to ten people including children shot at public splash pad in Michigan (www.theguardian.com)
Landmark California hotel, nearly 100 years old, destroyed by fire (www.theguardian.com)
