Jordanian reporter gets one year in prison under draconian new cybercrime law (rsf.org)
UK ‘morally incoherent’ for sending arms to Israel and aid to Gaza, says Oxfam chief (www.theguardian.com)
Armenian leader announces plan to leave Russia-dominated security alliance (CSTO) as ties with Moscow sour (apnews.com)
Chiquita found liable by U.S. jury for killings by Colombian terrorists (www.msn.com)
Chiquita Brands was ordered Monday by a Florida jury to pay $38.3 million to the families of eight people killed by a right-wing paramilitary group in Colombia, which the banana grower had funded for years during that country’s violent civil war....
2024 France election live updates: Prime Minister Attal plans to resign as projections show leftists lead (apnews.com)
Putin's War in Ukraine Fuels Income Rise for Russia (www.newsweek.com)
New data shows that Russia is now a “high-income” country, despite the enforcement of numerous sanctions intended to hurt the economy.
I stayed at a North Korean summer camp. We polished statues and played a game where we destroyed the White House. (www.businessinsider.com)
Scholz set to announce compensation for Polish survivors of Nazi crimes (www.politico.eu)
Arab League ceases labeling Hezbollah ‘terrorist organization’ (www.aa.com.tr)
International scheme to tax billionaires’ wealth technically feasible, study finds (www.theguardian.com)
N. Korea launches some 350 trash-carrying balloons overnight: Seoul military (www.koreatimes.co.kr)
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....
Israeli army strapped wounded Palestinian to jeep (www.bbc.com)
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....
Comedian Michael Usi becomes Malawi's vice-president after Saulos Chilima's death (www.bbc.com)
South China Sea: Filipino soldiers fought off Chinese 'with bare hands' (www.bbc.com)
Philippines soldiers used their “bare hands” to fight off Chinese coast guard personnel armed with swords, spears and knives in the disputed South China Sea, the country’s top military commander has said....
Woman gets fine for owing maid 3 years’ salary in ‘safekeeping’ arrangement - TODAY (www.todayonline.com)
Netanyahu disbands his war Cabinet (www.nbcnews.com)
Denmark recalls South Korean Samyang noodles for being too spicy - CNA (www.channelnewsasia.com)
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....
Ukrainian warplane fires weapon at target inside Russia for first time (news.sky.com)
“While damage assessment is still occurring, it is confirmed as a direct hit,” a Ukrainian military source tells Sky News....
Chinese Ship Suspected of Raiding World War II Wrecks Detained (news.usni.org)
TIL that a Chinese barge spent much of 2022-2023 illegally pillaging scrap metal from WW2 war graves in Malaysian waters....
Ukraine war briefing: Russia launches attacks on Kharkiv and Kyiv as Zelenskiy appeals for help (www.theguardian.com)
Ancient Mayan vase purchased by US woman for $4 returned to Mexico (www.theguardian.com)
Drug-resistant tuberculosis leaves EU scrambling for medicines (www.politico.eu)
Vital drugs are either not authorized or are deemed too expensive, as cases rise....
