Milei demands expulsion of foreigners expressing ‘hate’ against Argentina
SCMP •

Milei demands expulsion of foreigners expressing ‘hate’ against Argentina

Argentine President Javier Milei on Thursday imposed a bar on foreigners who express “hate” towards the Latin American country, which he claims is the target of a sinister campaign. Experts have cast doubt on the legal feasibility of the emergency decree, which is already in force but requires parliamentary approval to remain law. The measure bars or expels foreigners deemed to have “spread or inc...

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U.S.-Iran war widens further after drone strikes on Egyptian port

U.S. Central Command released new video it said to show fighter jets launching what it described as a "heavy wave" of strikes against Iran. It was the first resumption of strikes in several days. The U.S. said it was in direct retaliation for the recent missile attack on U.S. forces in Jordan. Charlie D'Agata reports.

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九州新幹線 博多~熊本 3日ぶりに運転再開

九州新幹線は熊本県で震度7の揺れを観測した地震のあと福岡県の筑後船小屋駅と鹿児島中央駅の間で運転を見合わせていましたが、このうち、熊本駅までの区間の線路などの点検が終わり、博多駅と熊本駅の区間について3日ぶりに運転を再開しました。

Lindsay Clancy’s husband told police children were dead, court hears

Lindsay Clancy’s husband told police children were dead, court hears

The Guardian •

Officers in murder trial testify of arriving at Massachusetts home after anguished 911 call from Patrick ClancyThe two police officers focused first on Lindsay Clancy drifting in and out of consciousness in the snow after jumping from her Massachusetts home’s second-floor window. Within minutes, they were racing into the basement after her then husband screamed that all three of their children wer...

Middle East crisis live: Trump claims breakthrough reached in Gaza disarmament; Israel and Hamas yet to comment

Middle East crisis live: Trump claims breakthrough reached in Gaza disarmament; Israel and Hamas yet to comment

The Guardian •

US president claims his Board of Peace has reached ‘historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza’US launches fresh strikes on Iran after days-long pause, amid fears the war is wideningA liquefied natural gas tanker controlled by QatarEnergy exited the strait of Hormuz overnight – the first such vessel ⁠visible on ship-tracking data to ⁠leave the water...

Firefighters face unrelenting battle with flames

Firefighters face unrelenting battle with flames

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Wildfires are now burning in more European countries, including the United Kingdom. And in France, one of its most famous residents, George Clooney, was forced to evacuate. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez is on the front lines.

Middle East live: Trump says Board of Peace reaches Hamas disarmament deal

Middle East live: Trump says Board of Peace reaches Hamas disarmament deal

France 24 •

US President Donald Trump has said that his ‘Board of Peace’ has reached an agreement to disarm Palestinian group Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. Meanwhile, mediator Pakistan insists that negotiations between Iran and the United States are ongoing, even as Washington carried out a 'heavy wave of strikes' on its foe in retaliation for fresh attacks targeting Jordan. Follow our liveblog fo...

Seattle police chief resigns after deadly food festival shooting

Seattle police chief resigns after deadly food festival shooting

The Guardian •

Mayor announces resignation of Shon Barnes after city officials faced criticism over response to Sunday shootingSeattle’s police chief has resigned amid criticism of the city’s response to a fatal shootout at a food festival last weekend, Katie Wilson, the mayor, said on Thursday.The announcement followed hours of speculation about whether Shon Barnes would step down, as some of his supporters sai...

Trump announces 'historic' Gaza deal as Board of Peace agrees on Hamas disarmament

Trump announces 'historic' Gaza deal as Board of Peace agrees on Hamas disarmament

Times of India •

Donald Trump announced a historic agreement for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal. This phased deal will establish a new Palestinian administration in Gaza. The Board of Peace facilitated this monumental step toward lasting peace and security. Mediators Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye were thanked for their important efforts. Gaza will no longer pose a security threat after this significant p...

【地震情報】熊本で震度3 津波の心配なし

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31日午前7時50分ごろ地震がありました。この地震による津波の心配はありません。震源地は熊本県熊本地方で震源の深さは10キロ、地震の規模を示すマグニチュードは3.3と推定されます。各市町村の震度は以下のとおりです。▼震度3が、熊本県氷川町。

【地震情報】熊本で震度3

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31日午前7時50分ごろ地震がありました。現在、震度3以上が観測されている地域は以下のとおりです。▼震度3が、熊本県熊本地方。今後の情報に注意してください。

Trump nominee vows to sharpen US media challenge to China

Trump nominee vows to sharpen US media challenge to China

SCMP •

US President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the United States’ international broadcasting agency pledged on Thursday to sharpen its media challenge to China, including by expanding into short-form videos, podcasts and diaspora group chats. Sarah B. Rogers told a Senate committee hearing that Asia would remain a top regional priority for the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which oversees Voice ...

Mandela Barnes drops out of high-stakes Wisconsin governor’s race

Mandela Barnes drops out of high-stakes Wisconsin governor’s race

The Guardian •

Former lieutenant governor says path to Democratic nomination no longer viable as democratic socialist rival surges aheadMandela Barnes, the former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, dropped out of the Democratic primary for governor on Thursday, upending the high-stakes contest less than two weeks before the 11 August election.Barnes announced the decision in a video posted on social media, saying...