Less Than 3% of G7 Military Spending Could Help End Global Hunger and Solve Global South Debt Crisis (www.commondreams.org)
A boat has capsized in western Congo, killing more than 80 people, the nation’s leader says (abcnews.go.com)
Man detained in mental hospital after trying to set up Pakistan’s first gay club (www.telegraph.co.uk)
Conflicts reach highest peak globally since World War II (english.elpais.com)
U.S. company found liable of financing Colombian paramilitary death squad to advance its interests (www.latintimes.com)
A U.S. jury in Miami has ruled that Chiquita Brands International is liable for financing the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC), a paramilitary death squad designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. during Colombia’s civil war....
[Meta] Genuine community request
Making a genuine effort here to make this post within the rules of this community. I notice there is no qualifier for meta-posts; mods I’d love if you could just let me know to take this down rather than ban me. :)...
Israel says Hamas weaponised rape. Does the evidence add up? (www.thetimes.com)
The Israeli government insists that Hamas formally sanctioned sexual assault on October 7, 2023. But investigators say the evidence does not stand up to scrutiny. Catherine Philp and Gabrielle Weiniger report on eight months of claim and counter-claim...
U.S. Bans Imports From 3 Chinese Companies Over Ties to Forced Labor (www.nytimes.com)
Swiss lawmakers reject climate ruling in favour of female climate elders (www.theguardian.com)
Swiss lawmakers have rejected a landmark climate ruling from the European court of human rights, raising fears that other polluting countries may follow suit....
Israel Has Carried Out 464 Attacks on Gaza’s Health Care System Since October 7 (truthout.org)
More than eight months into Israel’s devastating assault on Gaza, the territory’s healthcare system is barely functioning, with the World Health Organization reporting this week that there have been 464 Israeli attacks on Gaza’s healthcare system since October 7, affecting 101 health facilities....
Blinken says some of Hamas’ proposed changes to a cease-fire plan in Gaza are workable and some not (apnews.com)
Iceland issues license for 128 fin whales to be hunted this year (apnews.com)
The Danger of Nuclear War is Real: Upcoming Press Conference (t.me)
iOS 18 Unveiled: A Leap Towards Smarter, More Personalized iPhones (blogs.etailnepal.com)
Apple enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement after the unveiling of iOS 18 at WWDC 2024....
Hezbollah vows to escalate attacks after Israel kills a top commander (www.reuters.com)
JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, June 12 (Reuters) - Hezbollah fired big barrages of rockets at Israel on Wednesday and vowed to ramp up its attacks in retaliation for an Israeli strike which killed a senior Hezbollah field commander, as the conflict across the Lebanese-Israeli border escalated sharply....
New York City Mayor Eric Adams condemns ‘pure antisemitism’ outside Oct. 7 memorial (www.washingtonexaminer.com)
…blasted those who held up Hezbollah and Hamas flags, both considered terrorist organizations by the United States, as well as protesters who carried a banner saying, “Long live October 7th.”...
Israel Bombs Gaza After UN Security Council Passes Binding Ceasefire Resolution (truthout.org)
As the UN Security Council passed a binding U.S.-sponsored resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza on Monday, Israel continued to slaughter Palestinians in Gaza — despite U.S. officials’ insistence that the ceasefire is backed by Israeli officials....
Pope repeats gay slur in closed-door meeting, ANSA reports (www.reuters.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/16790572
Linguist and activist Noam Chomsky hospitalized in his wife's native country of Brazil after stroke (apnews.com)
Hong Kong invokes new law to cancel passports of 6 overseas activists (www.nbcnews.com)
The Hong Kong government on Wednesday canceled the passports of six overseas-based activists under the new national security law, stepping up its crackdown on dissidents who moved overseas....
The newly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents have Donald Trump's name all over them. He had been secretly disguised as 'Doe 174.' (www.businessinsider.com)
Germany launches 11th-hour bid to avert trade war with China (www.politico.eu)
Germany wants the EU to set tariffs on electric vehicles at a low level to avoid severe retaliation from Beijing....