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World's biggest solar farm comes online in China's Xinjiang (www.reuters.com)

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World's First High-definition Geologic Atlas of the Moon Unveiled (english.cas.ac.cn)

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...

Revealed: Israeli spy chief ‘threatened’ ICC prosecutor over war crimes inquiry (www.theguardian.com)

According to accounts shared with ICC officials, he is alleged to have told her: “You should help us and let us take care of you. You don’t want to be getting into things that could compromise your security or that of your family.”...

Pope Francis apologizes for using a homophobic slur during a meeting with bishops | CNN (www.cnn.com)

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Western intelligence agencies suggest Ukraine will face “large territorial losses” this year (www.pravda.com.ua)

Hamas launches rocket attack towards Tel Aviv (www.bbc.co.uk)

UK’s Sunak promises mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if elected [26 May 2024 | Al Jazeera] (www.aljazeera.com)

Ruling Conservative Party says it will bring back national service if it wins the July 4 general election....

Top UN court orders Israel to halt military offensive in Rafah, though Israel is unlikely to comply (apnews.com)

Israel-Gaza war live: ICJ orders Israel to halt Rafah offensive in new ruling (www.theguardian.com)

China ramps up de-dollarization efforts by dumping a record amount of US bonds (markets.businessinsider.com)

Friendly Father: South Korea bans TikTok hit idolising Kim Jong Un (www.bbc.com)

Israeli soldiers and police tipping off groups that attack Gaza aid trucks (www.theguardian.com)

Exclusive: Members of security forces giving settlers who intercept vital supplies information on location of convoys, group says...

US lawmakers slam ICC prosecutor’s Israel arrest warrant requests (www.aljazeera.com)

Russian court seizes assets worth €463mn from Italy’s UniCredit (www.ft.com)

Pigs Riot at U.C. Irvine (clarion.unity-struggle-unity.org)

BBC: Biden plans to send $1bn arms shipment to Israel (www.bbc.com)

Georgian parliament passes 'foreign agent' bill, prompting US anger, new protests (www.reuters.com)

Russia reportedly finds vast oil and gas reserves in British Antarctic territory (www.offshore-mag.com)

Russia’s Putin to remove Sergei Shoigu as defence minister (www.aljazeera.com)

Famed economic historian, Adam Tooze, notes in his recent piece that, "$61 billion is not enough. Why the Biden administration needs a ceasefire strategy in Ukraine." (adamtooze.substack.com)

Name and shame: Pro-Israel website ramps up attacks on pro-Palestinian student protesters (www.reuters.com)

Canary Mission is one of the oldest and most prominent of several digital advocacy groups that have intensified campaigns to expose Israel's critics since the war broke out, often leading to harassment such as Sayed experienced. The people behind the site have kept their identities, location and funding sources hidden....

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