Russia knows Putin's Crimea bridge is 'doomed,' Ukrainian official says (www.businessinsider.com)
Russia knows Putin’s Crimea bridge is “doomed,” a Ukrainian official told The Economist....
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Portugal's new government tightens immigration rules (www.dw.com)
Prime Minister Luis Montenegro has vowed to put an end to the “wide-open doors” policy with new limitations on one of Europe’s most open immigration regimes....
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China turns to private hackers as it cracks down on online activists on Tiananmen Square anniversary (theconversation.com)
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Israel confirms 4 hostages killed in Gaza, military investigating circumstances of deaths | CBC (www.cbc.ca)
‘Time is our life’: Volodymyr Zelenskiy on balancing urgency with diplomacy in the war against Russia (www.theguardian.com)
The interview came at perhaps the toughest moment for Ukraine since the early days of the war. Zelenskiy insisted, however, that it was too early to write off the country, and that he remained positive despite all his frustrations. “I’m not in despair at all … I don’t feel like we are on a sinking ship which is going to...
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NATO chief Stoltenberg proposes revised €100 billion weapons fund for Ukraine (www.euractiv.com)
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called on Friday (31 May) for NATO members to spend together ‘equitably’, €40 billion a year for Ukraine, giving up on his original multi-year plan, nevertheless assuring this will provide a long-term perspective for Ukraine....
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How Israeli Security Nixed Haaretz's Report Into Alleged Mossad Extortion of International Court Prosecutor (www.haaretz.com)
The investigation this week by Britain's The Guardian newspaper revealed an alleged extortion operation led by then-Mossad head Yossi Cohen against then-International Criminal Court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda. About two years ago, Haaretz was about to reveal the affair, but an Israeli security official blocked publication. Now...
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Trump Found Guilty in Hush-Money Case (www.nytimes.com)
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No need for countries to issue new oil, gas or coal licences, study finds (www.theguardian.com)
Researchers say world has enough fossil fuel projects planned to meet demand forecasts to 2050 if net zero is reached...
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South Africa’s ANC on course to lose majority in early projections (www.semafor.com)
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s ruling African National Congress looks set to lose its parliamentary majority for the first time since coming to power after the end of apartheid 30 years ago, according to projections based on early election results....
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Critics of Putin and his allies targeted with spyware inside the EU (www.theguardian.com)
At least seven journalists and activists who have been vocal critics of the Kremlin and its allies have been targeted inside the EU by a state using Pegasus, the hacking spyware made by Israel’s NSO Group, according to a new report by security researchers....
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Refugees and migration: Criticism of Europe's asylum policy (www.dw.com)
Migration policy is at the center of election campaigning in the European Union. Migration researchers warn of an erosion of international asylum standards and say refugee children are particularly at risk....
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Locals-only hotels in China fret over rule change to accept foreigners | The Straits Times (www.straitstimes.com)
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Hong Kong: 14 democracy activists convicted in landmark case (www.dw.com)
The verdict comes several years after a pro-democracy movement sparked major protests in the city against a Beijing-imposed national security law. Only two of the accused were acquitted....
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Biden Weighs Letting Ukraine Strike With U.S. Weapons in Russia (www.nytimes.com)
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Far-right MEPs set to outnumber EPP in next Parliament (www.politico.eu)
Fragmented extremist forces are seen as unlikely to unite into a single political bloc, however....
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‘The smell of death and blood wafts throughout Jabalia camp’ (www.972mag.com)
On the morning of May 11, the Israeli army spokesperson announced that the military had begun a new operation in Jabalia, the city and adjacent refugee camp in northern Gaza. Evacuation orders were issued to Palestinian residents of several neighborhoods, but many have been unable to leave; others have decided to stay, given the...
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U of T seeks court injunction to clear encampment as protesters stay put (www.cbc.ca)
‘Despite all these threats being made, we remain,’ organizer says of encampment...
Poland rolls out plans for fortifications along its border with Russia and Belarus (apnews.com)
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How Nigeria’s economy cratered in President Tinubu’s first year (www.semafor.com)
LAGOS — Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu vowed to usher in an era of renewed hope when he was inaugurated into office a year ago. Twelve months later, the prices of food and fuel have doubled, driving increasingly loud discontent....
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North Korea Says Its Attempt To Put Another Spy Satellite Into Orbit Has Failed (news.slashdot.org)
A North Korean rocket carrying its second spy satellite exploded midair on Monday, state media reported, after its neighbors strongly rebuked its planned launch.
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Russia smashes train tracks in a battered Ukrainian border region where children are being evacuated (apnews.com)
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A nighttime Russian attack destroyed trains and tracks in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, officials said Friday, and authorities organized the evacuation of children from the area as it is being pummeled by the Kremlin’s forces in a powerful new offensive....
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4 hurt, 1 arrested after clashes between Iranian government supporters and opponents in London (apnews.com)
LONDON (AP) — British police say four people were hurt and one was arrested when supporters of Iran’s authorities clashed with anti-government protesters at a London event marking the death of President Ebrahim Raisi....
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Gazans fleeing Rafah say they now live in misery next to massive garbage dump (www.cbc.ca)
In Khan Younis, where Gaza’s Al-Aqsa University once stood, thousands of families say they’re being forced to live next to what has become a putrid temporary garbage dump....