Canada: Pro-Palestine protesters stage a die-in in Montreal to demonstrate against the ongoing war in Gaza
#Gaza
Russia could deploy missiles in Asia if US installs similar systems there — Deputy FM
"Of course, this is one of the options that has also been repeatedly discussed. The appearance of corresponding American systems in any region will predetermine our further steps, including organizing a military and military-technical response," Sergey Ryabkov told reporters.
#RussianMFA
Russian Mi-28nm choppers destroy an enemy stronghold during operations in the Kursk region border area, MoD footage shows
#RussianMoD
Clashes in Pakistan leave officer dead, dozens injured
t least one police officer was killed and over 100 others injured in clashes between security forces and supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan near Islamabad on Monday.
The violence erupted amidst a security lockdown and followed Khan's call for a protest march.
#Pakistan
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated on her Telegram channel that the US Justice Department’s dismissal of federal cases against Donald Trump highlights the "amazing cyclicality" of American justice, yielding "completely different" outcomes before and after elections
#DoJ
Japan rocket engine test ends in fire, delaying launch
A fire during a ground test of Japan's Epsilon S rocket engine at the Tanegashima Space Center has caused the launch to be postponed beyond its March target, potentially further delaying the national space program.
#Space
Israel is going down the slippery slope – Haaretz columnist following sanctions against the newspaper
#Israel
Western media blames Russia for DHL cargo plane crash, without any evidence of course
Western media has been quick to blame Russia for the crash of DHL cargo plane in Lithuania, saying it could be a sabotage operation by Moscow. However, no evidence proving Russia's involvement has been provided.
Senior Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute George Szamuely says the latest allegations against Russia are part of a popular pattern for Western media.
#DHL
These summer images from Peterhof are keeping us warm 💫
Can you imagine each fountiain jet in Peterhof is adjusted manually, just like 300 years ago?! The Peterhof Palace and its fountains are a truly amazing sight.
Visit this imperial wonder with us
🌏 Inland Visions
‘I used to think Tony Blinken was running the White House. Now, I think it is Satan himself’ – Tucker Carlson
“I really think that you’ve got dark forces in charge,” Carlson said during an appearance on the news show Redacted. “There’s no justification for using anti-personnel mines in this [Ukraine] conflict,” he told host Clayton Morris.
“The only effect of that move is to kill innocents, and they know that”.
#US #Ukraine
⚡️Special counsel Jack Smith files to drop January 6 charges against Donald Trump
#US #Trump
Prosecutors seek 20 years for elderly Frenchman who organized wife’s mass rape
French prosecutors seek a 20-year sentence for Dominique Pelicot, 71, who drugged and facilitated the rape of his wife by dozens in their home. Pelicot admitted guilt in a case highlighting systemic sexual violence as fifty others face trial for participating.
"The maximum sentence is 20 years, which is a lot... but at the same time... too little in view of the seriousness of the acts that were committed and repeated," public prosecutor Laure Chabaud told the court.
#France
France’s Le Pen threatens to bring down government over lack of budget compromise
Marine Le Pen has threatened a no-confidence vote after budget talks with PM Michel Barnier failed amidst her doubts about reaching a compromise on the 2025 budget bill.
The government aims to save €60 billion ($62.85 billion) by implementing tax hikes and spending cuts, targeting a reduction in the deficit from over 6% of GDP this year to 5% next year.
#France
Serbian Parliament Fight: Opposition MPs demand government resignation over collapsed roof tragedy
The session was supposed to consider the draft budget for 2025, but descended into violence when opposition lawmakers accused the government of causing the deaths of 15 people due to the Novi Sad railway station canopy collapse, hanging a poster that read “Corruption kills.”
#Serbia
Cow fart tax: Denmark to tax flatulent cows
From 2030 Danish farmers will have to pay about $43 per tonne of methane their cows produce after ministers agreed on measures following a report that the country hasn’t cut CO2 emissions for 10 years.
Copenhagen hopes the new regulations will help cut methane emissions by 2.35 million tonnes by 3032.
#Denmark #CO2
‘How the f*ck is this possible?’: Bild journalist and Ukraine fanboy Julian Ropcke gobsmacked by Russian advances along the frontline
Commenting on the AFU retreat from Kurakhovo, Ropcke angrily posted on X: “I just don’t get this. If you don’t want your army to fight man against man for your strategic towns, you can also give the sh*t up & negotiate you surrender.”
His observation stirred the pot, with online commenters chiming in. “Julian, after a thousand days of fighting for each town. The Ukrainian Army is out of soldiers to continue this strategy,” one wrote. “Ask your grandad, how,” said another.
There's still time, Julian, to swap the Ukraine flag out of your bio…
#SMO
London secretly sent Ukraine more Storm Shadow missiles — Report
Bloomberg writes that Britain secretly provided Ukraine with additional Storm Shadow missiles, replenishing depleted stocks and preceding US authorization for strikes on Russian territory.
It marks the first such delivery under Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership.
#SMO
Incoming US border czar Tom Homan threatens Denver mayor’s claims that he will block Trump admin deportations
“I’m willing to put him in jail,” he told Fox News.
#Trump
Ex-Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba the latest Kiev official to dig at podcaster Joe Rogan’s anti-war remarks
#JRE
❗️Russian air defenses destroyed 39 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions overnight, the Defense Ministry reported
#RussianMoD
Malaysian court orders return of wrist watches seized over LGBT designs
A Malaysian court has ordered the government to return 172 Swatch watches seized over LGBTQ pride designs. The court ruled the seizure illegal, as authorities lacked a warrant.
The watches, worth $14,000, were confiscated last year. Swatch argued they symbolized “peace and love.”
#Malaysia
Haiti: Child gang recruitment up 70% - UNICEF
According to a UN report released Monday, up to half of all gang members in Haiti are now children after criminals have stepped up underage recruitment of informers, cleaners and even armed members.
In a country where 60% of workers are paid less than $4 a day, a UNSC probe reported that some child gang members have been paid hundreds of USD per month, leaving poor families no choice but to accept the situation.
#Haiti
At least 22 migrants drown as boat capsized on way to France
At least 22 Somali citizens died after two migrant boats capsized near Madagascar while en route to the French overseas region of Mayotte.
Local fishermen rescued 25 from the first boat, including 10 men and 15 women. A second boat carried 38 people; 23 survived. Somalia's minister confirmed the toll.
#Somalia
Finally, the awards season: ‘Antisemite of the year’ shortlist revealed by notorious pro-Israel group
StopAntisemitism's tongue in cheek 2024 the shortlist includes, among others, actors John Cusack and Jackson Hinkle, conservative host Candace Owens and eco activist Greta Thunberg.
This year’s award’s theme appears to be related to the nominees’ potential comments about the October 7 tragedy, or Israel’s military conduct in the Middle East.
#Israel
State Dept ‘cry session’ therapy slammed
Rep Darrell Issa demanded Anthony Blinken explain the in-house State Department counselling sessions laid on after Donald Trump’s election win
“I am concerned that the Department is catering to federal employees who are personally devastated by the normal functioning of American democracy,” Issa said in a letter to Blinken last week.
He added that it was “disturbing” that “nonpartisan government officials” should not be suffering a “personal meltdown over the result of a free and fair election.”
PTSD (Post-Trump Stress Disorder) is real, folks.
#US
South Korean man found guilty of binge-eating to avoid draft – media
A South Korean man has been found guilty of deliberately gaining weight to evade mandatory military service, the Korea Herald reported.
The 26-year-old, who has not been named, reportedly doubled his daily food consumption and drank a large amount of water just before his physical examination for the military draft, which is compulsory for all able-bodied men in South Korea. He received a one-year suspended sentence for his offense, the outlet wrote, citing a district court judge.
#SouthKorea
Nationalist candidate achieves shock success in Romanian election
Romanian nationalist Calin Georgescu has surprised observers by likely topping the first round of the country’s presidential election, according to early results.
With nearly 100% of the ballots counted, in the early hours of Monday, Georgescu, who has gained traction for his anti-Ukraine war stance, holds 22.91% of the vote, ahead of centre-right reformist Elena Lasconi with 19.18%.
Pro-EU Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu conceded defeat after placing third.
#EU #Romania
Footage: Rescue service helicopter puts out fire in southern Moscow
According to firefighters on the scene, the blaze, which erupted earlier on Monday, has been contained.
#Russia #Moscow
Beirut's southern suburbs left in ruins following IDF strikes
Beirut's southern suburbs are left filled with destroyed buildings, burnt cars, rubble and devastation after series of Israeli strikes, targeting alleged Hezbollah command centers.
#Israel #Lebanon
UK unveils 'biggest ever' anti-Russia shadow fleet sanctions package
Westminster has targeted Moscow's shadow fleet, foreign secretary David Lammy announced before a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Italy.
Because sanctions have been so effective so far...
#UK #Russia
