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Trump booed Libertarian convention: ‘No wannabe dictators!’
Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, has experienced the uncommon disgrace of being booed and heckled during a boisterous speech at the Libertarian National Convention. The Republican presidential nominee's struggle to broaden his appeal across the political spectrum was underscored by his rocky ride at a Washington hotel on Saturday night, which included chants of "Bullshit!" and "Fuck you!"
First aerial test of America’s $745M nuclear bomber
America's $745-million stealth nuclear bomber, which is highly classified, is reportedly conducting its first publicly acknowledged flight test amid the release of new images. The B-21 Raider was unveiled in December 2022; however, the United States government has been cautious in demonstrating this radar-evading aircraft.
Hamas official rejects new Israel talks
In the wake of Israeli media reports that there is a desire to resume Gaza armistice negotiations, Hamas official Osama Hamdan has declared that there is no necessity for new talks with Israel. Hamdan stated that the immediate necessity is for Israel to cease all aggression and withdraw from the Gaza Strip. "We do not require additional negotiations," he stated, noting that Hamas has already consented to a ceasefire proposal that Israel has rejected.
US sues Ticketmaster, Live Nation for ‘illegal monopoly’
The Department of Justice in the United States has initiated a comprehensive antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment. The lawsuit accuses the companies of operating an unlawful monopoly and inflating ticket prices for concerts, shows, and other events. On Thursday, 30 state and district attorneys general filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court. The lawsuit aims to dismantle the monopoly they contend is forcing out smaller promoters and harming artists.
Resolution commemorating 1995 Srebrenica genocide passes UN
Despite the vehement opposition of Bosnian Serbs and Serbia, the United Nations General Assembly has voted to establish an annual day of remembrance for the 1995 Srebrenica genocide. On Thursday, the resolution, which Rwanda and Germany authored, was approved by 84 ballots and opposed by 19, with 68 abstentions. It designates July 11 as the International Day of Remembrance of the Srebrenica Genocide.
Rosenberg: Putin’s military crackdown follows Prigozhin’s incitement
It is intriguing when a senior defence official is apprehended in Russia. Five senior defence figures were restrained in less than a month, which is considered a purge. Lt Gen Vadim Shamarin, the deputy chief of the army's general staff and director of the Main Communications Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces, is the most recent senior military official imprisoned.
Nigel Farage won’t run in UK to aid US candidacy
The former UKIP Brexiteer has stated that he intends to focus on the US election rather than running in the UK election. However, he will continue to assist the Reform UK campaign. Nigel Farage has declared that he will not be reentering British politics following the announcement of a general election.
Vennells told not to make Post Office top page news
The Post Office withdrew a comprehensive assessment of sub-postmasters' convictions due to concerns that it would generate "front page news." In 2013, Paula Vennells, the former head of the Post Office, proposed that convictions dating back a decade could be examined. However, it was disclosed at the inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal on Thursday that ex-Post Office media chief Mark Davies informed Ms. Vennells that it would "fuel the story and turn it into something bigger than it is" in an email.
Israeli jail center whistleblowers report rampant mistreatment
According to two whistleblowers who worked at the site, prisoners at an Israeli detention camp in the Negev desert are being subjected to widespread physical and mental abuses. At least one reported case involves a man having his limb amputated as a result of injuries sustained from constant handcuffing.Â
Biden cancels $7.7bn more student debt for 160,000 debtors
President Joe Biden of the United States has declared that his administration will cancel $7.7 billion in student debt for an additional 160,000 borrowers. According to the US Department of Education, Wednesday's most recent action has increased the number of individuals who will benefit from the president's debt relief initiative to 4.75 million.
Baltic fears on Russian maritime border relocation
After a draft Russian decree suggested revising Russia's borders in the Baltic Sea, Finland and the Baltic states have demanded calm. Lithuania cautioned that the Kremlin was engaging in a "deliberate, targeted escalatory provocation" to intimidate its neighbours, while Latvia claimed it was attempting to elucidate the situation.
Ali Khamenei leads prayers at Ebrahim Raisi’s funeral
In anticipation of the late president's interment later this week, the coffins were loaded onto a trailer for a procession through downtown Tehran. A funeral procession for Iran's late president, foreign minister, and other victims of a helicopter accident has been attended by tens of thousands of mourners. On Sunday, an accident near the border with Azerbaijan claimed the lives of Ebrahim Raisi and seven other individuals.