Two women and a man have been charged with showing support for proscribed terror group Palestine Action following a protest in central London. Jeremy Shippam, 71, of West Sussex, Judit Murray, 71, of Surrey, and Fiona Maclean, 53, of Hackney are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 16 September, the Metropolitan Police said. … Read more
French political analyst Francois Burgat was charged with supporting terrorism over a social media post he shared, which included a statement by Hamas. He was later acquitted. Burgat joins Centre Stage to unpack the case, the politics behind it and what he believes it reveals about free speech and support for Palestine in the West. … Read more
Russia, India, China and Brazil refuse to bend to US tariffs. Brazil, India, China and Russia remain firmly in Donald Trump’s sights as targets for his tariffs. Others, like the European Union, have caved and negotiated deals. But could the United States president’s confrontational stance forge new alliances, among those who have not, against Trump? … Read more
Fort Stewart in Georgia locked down as active shooter reported, with casualties confirmed; situation remains ongoing. Five soldiers have been shot at the Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia, the base said in a social media post. Parts of Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia on Wednesday were locked down after an active shooter was reported on … Read more
After a break of a decade, a passion play is to be performed again in Germany’s minority Sorbian language in the district of Crostwitz in the eastern state of Saxony, an event that has occurred every 10 years since 1995, with the first performance going back to 1936. Five performances of the play are planned for … Read more
President Donald Trump has warned that he would impose sanctions on Russia if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire. United States special envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in Moscow, days before the White House’s deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine or face economic penalties. President Donald Trump has warned that … Read more
Lithuania requests NATO help boost its air defenses after second drone crosses border politico.eu Drone that crossed into Lithuania from Belarus represents ‘alarming sign of spillover of Russia’s aggression’, says Lithuanian minister – as it happened The Guardian Lithuania asks NATO for more air defences after drones land on its territory Reuters Lithuania Asks NATO for Air Defense … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has confirmed he will be leaving the Premier League club this summer. South Korean sportsman Son Heung-min was in transit to the United States on Tuesday to officially join Los Angeles FC, a record-breaking signing for Major League Soccer, which is expected to be announced in the coming days. Videos … Read more
‘Inadequate design’ of submersible named as primary reason for accident that killed five people. The United States Coast Guard says its investigation into the Titan submersible accident that killed five people in 2023 while it was on its way to the wreckage of the Titanic was a “preventable” implosion. The guard’s Marine Board of Investigation … Read more
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — An osprey caught a fish but got tired in the heat and dropped it onto power lines, sparking a brush fire in western Canada — at least that’s what firefighters believe. Or maybe the bird is an aspiring chef. “Another suspicion could be that it’s tired of raw fish and … Read more