Celebrities join protesters in Venice ahead of Bezos-Sanchez wedding
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, former journalist Lauren Sanchez, arrived in Venice on Wednesday ahead of three days of lavish VIP parties in
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Police crack down on Kenyan protesters with deadly force a year after anti-tax uprising
Sixteen people died during the nationwide demonstrations on Wednesday, according to Amnesty Kenya. Most of them were killed by police, the human rights group said.
CIA chief says Iran nuclear site ‘severely damaged’ by US strikes – despite leaked report claiming the impact was minimal
The head of the CIA has said a “body of credible intelligence” indicates that Iran’s nuclear programme was “severely damaged” by a US operation last
Truth about success of US airstrikes on Iran lies deep underground
The B-2 bombers have returned to their US base, but questions about the success of their airstrikes last weekend hang in the air.
Isar Aerospace raises €150mn to strengthen Europe’s launch capabilities
Europe’s best-funded space tech firm, Isar Aerospace, plans to strengthen the continent’s access to orbital satellites after raising €150mn to expand its launch service. Daniel
‘DeGoogled’ Murena Fairphone 6 adds new repairable, privacy features
Ethics-focused phone makers Fairphone and Murena have unveiled their latest collaboration: the Murena Fairphone (Gen 6), a smartphone that pairs repairable hardware with privacy-focused software.
Rubiales to appeal fine for Hermoso forced kiss
Ex-football chief Luis Rubiales will appeal at Supreme Court after fine for forcibly kissing Jenni Hermoso is upheld.
Four Palestinians killed in occupied West Bank by settlers, Israeli troops
The dead include teenage boy who succumbed to wounds after being shot in the neck, according to Health Ministry.
Gunmen kill 11 at religious festival in Mexico’s Guanajuato state
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum decries shooting at Irapuato festival as ‘deplorable’ and promises investigation.
‘I can see it’s upsetting’ – Trump asks BBC Ukrainian reporter about her family
The US president asks Myroslava Petsa about her husband on the frontline after she asks him about supplying air defences to Ukraine.
Children killed in ‘appalling’ Sudan hospital attack – WHO head
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeals for attacks on health facilities to “stop everywhere”.
‘Best place to have herpes’: New Zealand advert wins top prize
The charity was awarded a Cannes Lions award for its campaign to destigmatise the infection.
Thailand closes land crossings as border dispute with Cambodia persists
Thailand has banned land travel into Cambodia as the two countries remain locked in a bitter dispute.
Dems see ‘setback’ as swing state Supreme Court refuses to hear gerrymander case
Democrats experienced a major setback Wednesday after the Wisconsin Supreme Court said it won’t listen to their challenge seeking to throw out the battleground state’s