We see war now as we see everything else – through a screen. Genocide, displacement and mass violence are livestreamed to our phones, tucked between cat videos and advertisements for products designed to distract us. We don’t choose to be spectators, we become them almost unconsciously – scrolling, watching and moving on. In the age … Read more
US and Iran launch new strikes, as Kuwait says airport hit by Iranian drones BBC Iran launches deadly new strikes on the Gulf, in latest exchange with U.S. to test ceasefire NBC News Iran war live: US strikes, Kuwait airport attack as Gulf turmoil spreads Al Jazeera Kuwait says airport hit by Iranian strikes as US and Iran … Read more
The image of the “fighter” often brings to mind a man, but women have always been present on and around the battlefield – in rebellion, defence and offence alike. Their contributions have shaped wars in ways history rarely records, and are often simplified or fetishised in popular narratives. Around the world, women make up a … Read more
NewsFeed Blue Origin’s latest rocket test didn’t just end in a fireball — it may have burned a hole in NASA’s timeline for a permanent Moon base. With contracts worth billions and Artemis aiming for a long-term lunar presence, every failed test means real delays, real money, and real pressure on NASA’s plans. … Read more
Monday’s launch did not include any attempt to land the first stage booster, but the rocket carried grid fins and landing legs, important hardware elements for future recovery experiments. A statement released by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), CACL’s parent company, declared the first flight of the Long March 12B a “complete success” … Read more
NewsFeed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has signed a mock ‘executive order’ allowing children to stay up late to watch the 2026 NBA Finals. The kids added their handprints to the document as Mamdani led chants for the Knicks, who will face the San Antonio Spurs in their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. … Read more
Mandelson said Starmer ‘lacks verve’ and No 10 was ‘bereft’ in trove of messages released todaypublished at 20:14 BST 1 June 20:14 BST 1 June Image source, PA Media Peter Mandelson repeatedly criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership and No 10 in messages to Labour figures contained in the release of a huge trove of … Read more
NewsFeed Malak Mahmoud, the heavily pregnant woman filmed being thrown to the ground by a Dutch police officer as her Palestinian husband from Gaza was detained, has spoken to Al Jazeera. Police in Zeist issued a statement saying they are reviewing the use of force and have opened an investigation, but have not responded … Read more
Israel continues killing Palestinians in Gaza and threatens to seize more of the Strip – all in breach of October’s ceasefire deal. Attacks go on every day, with more than 900 killed since then. So, is the US-backed peace process in serious danger of collapse? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Muhammad Shehada – Senior Fellow at … Read more
Italians bemused by Milan bull mosaic restoration BBC ‘What happened to the testicles?’: mockery in Milan over bull mosaic’s restoration The Guardian Milan’s Beloved Bull Mosaic Gets Restored—and Locals Have Thoughts Artnet News The Gouged-Out Testicles of This Bull Mosaic in Italy Are Just Two More Victims of Tourists Abusing Monuments for Luck Smithsonian Magazine Shocking Italy Travel Surprise: … Read more