THE WIRE
- Ukraine Live Briefing: U.N. seeks access to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant; U.S. announces $1 billion in military aid for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky slammed Russia's reported plans to hold referendums and warned that strikes on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant pose enormous risks.
- Ukraine Live Briefing: U.N. seeks access to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant; U.S. announces $1 billion in military aid for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky slammed Russia's reported plans to hold referendums and warned that strikes on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant pose enormous risks.
- Misfired rockets may have killed over a dozen in Gaza battle
The Israeli military says that close to one-third of the Palestinians who died in the latest outbreak of violence between Israel and Gaza militants may have been killed by errant rockets fired by the Palestinian side
- China’s military extends drills near Taiwan after Pelosi trip
The maneuvers have raised tensions in the Taiwan Strait to their highest level in decades, threatening shipping routes and trade.
- China’s military extends drills near Taiwan after Pelosi trip
The maneuvers have raised tensions in the Taiwan Strait to their highest level in decades, threatening shipping routes and trade.
- Fire at Cuba oil facility spreads as 3rd tank ignites
A deadly fire that began at a large oil storage facility in western Cuba has spread after flames enveloped a third tank that firefighters had tried to cool as they struggle to fight the massive blaze
- Russia, Ukraine open to IAEA visit after ‘suicidal’ nuclear plant strike
In the wake of purported strikes targeting Zaporizhzhia, world leaders and experts are calling Russian and Ukrainian forces to declare a military-free zone.
- Russia, Ukraine open to IAEA visit after ‘suicidal’ nuclear plant strike
In the wake of purported strikes targeting Zaporizhzhia, world leaders and experts are calling Russian and Ukrainian forces to declare a military-free zone.
- Chad's junta, rebel groups sign pledge in Qatar before talks
Chad’s military government has signed a pledge with over 40 rebel groups and opposition figures in Qatar ahead of planned national reconciliation talks later this month in the African nation
- Mexico to send aquatic drone into shaft with trapped miners
Mexico will attempt to send an aquatic drone into a collapsed coal mine where 10 miners have been trapped since last week
- After ceasefire, battered Palestinians recall Israeli ‘massacre’
Many Palestinians were killed just hours before a truce was agreed on between Israel and Islamic Jihad.
- Fiona the Hippo gets a little brother
Fiona the Hippo got a baby brother last week. Her 23-year-old mom gave birth to a healthy calf, who has not been named yet.
- Family of US Black man killed by MD police reaches $5m settlement
Use of excessive force by police in the death of Anton Black leads to a settlement requiring changes in police policies.
- Election issues in this Arizona county provide fodder for both political parties
Last week's primary in Pinal County was marred by ballot issues, giving both Republicans and Democrats opportunity to push their respective narratives about election administration.
- Georgia dad, son sentenced to life for hate crimes in Arbery death; 3rd defendant gets 35 years
Greg and Travis McMichael were sentenced to life in prison for violating Ahmaud Arbery's civil rights. William "Roddie" Bryan was given 35 years.
- Long-awaited Lyme vaccine test begins
Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers in the U.S. and Europe to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years -- in hopes of better fighting the tick-borne menace. (AP Video/Shelby Lum)
- Inside a TV news station determined to report facts in the Taliban's Afghanistan
Once a mortal threat, the Taliban have let Afghanistan's leading news channel stand. But every day is a struggle for the journalists who still work there.
- 'One in 30 million': Yet another rare orange lobster rescued, this time in Mississippi
Biscuit, an orange lobster, was saved from a Red Lobster in Mississippi. The uncommon creature might not be quite as rare as we once thought.
- Look up! The sturgeon 'supermoon' will appear in the sky this week
The next full moon will rise in the evening sky this Thursday, and it will be both a "sturgeon moon" and a "supermoon."
- What the hate crime verdicts in Ahmaud Arbery's death say about justice and race in America
The hate crimes convictions and sentencing of three white men acknowledge their racist motivations in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, experts say.
- Even the Taliban were surprised by the speed of their Afghan takeover, US diplomat says
It wasn't only the West that found the speed of the Taliban's Afghan takeover surprising - the militant group was shocked too, an American diplomat has told Sky News.
- Polar bear attacks tourist on Norwegian island
A polar bear has injured a French tourist in an attack on a campsite in Norway's remote Arctic Svalbard Islands.
- Rescuers plan to extract beluga whale from River Seine
Rescue workers are planning how to extract a beluga whale from the River Seine.
- 'It was like Jaws': British boy, eight, injured in shark attack in the Bahamas
An eight-year-old British boy needed a three-hour operation after he was attacked by sharks in the Bahamas.
- Tens of thousands stuck in 'China's Hawaii' after lockdown imposed
Tens of thousands of tourists are stuck in a Chinese beach resort after a lockdown was imposed due to a sharp rise in COVID cases.
- Brawl as Mexican president visits scene where 10 miners remain trapped after five days
The desperate families of workers trapped in a mine in Mexico clashed with soldiers as the president visited the scene.
- China extends military drills around Taiwan as fears grow of conflict
China is extending threatening military exercises around Taiwan that have already disrupted shipping and air traffic, further fuelling concerns about potential conflict in the region.
- 'It's time to save my life': Left-behind Afghan translators sue UK government
At least six translators who worked for the British Army in Afghanistan and were left behind during the chaotic evacuation last summer have taken legal action against the UK government, Sky News has learnt.
- Peace of sorts returns to wartorn border between Israel and Gaza - but truce is not a lasting solution
A peace of sorts seems to have returned to the fractious, wartorn border that separates Israel and the territory of Gaza.
- Ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad holds overnight
A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad held overnight following a weekend of fighting.
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ENTERTAINMENT
- Joker 2: Zazie Beetz in talks to return for sequel
Deadline has reported that Zazie Beetz is in talks to return for Joker 2 to reprise her role as Sophie... The post Joker 2: Zazie Beetz in talks to return for sequel appeared first on JoBlo.
- Anne Heche in 'Extremely Critical Condition,' Remains in Coma After Fiery Car Crash
Despite previous reports suggesting Anne Heche was on the mend, her rep now says she has fallen into a coma and is currently in grave condition.
- Exclusive: Grace Caroline Currey and Virginia Gardener Talk Lionsgate Thriller Fall
Grace Caroline Currey and Virginia Gardener join MovieWeb to talk about their thriller Fall from Lionsgate, available in theaters on August 12, 2022.
- Predator Fans Say Prey Should Have Been Released in Theaters: 'We Were Robbed'
Many Prey viewers are feeling like they'd have enjoyed the Predator prequel even more if they'd gotten to see it on the big screen.
- Jacob Elordi on Being Labeled Gay for Pursuing Acting
Jacob Elordi discusses his experience in school after appearing in plays and pursuing acting.
- Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie want to bring Les Grossman back
Tom Cruise rarely gets the chance to disappear into a supporting role, but when he does, he seems to have... The post Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie want to bring Les Grossman back appeared first on JoBlo.
- New Details Reveal Where The Walking Dead Daryl Spin-Off Fits in the Universe
The Walking Dead spin-off featuring Norman Reedus as Daryl will be set in another country, and links to another Walking Dead spin-off series.
- Alice in Wonderland: Best Characters in the Tim Burton Movie, Ranked
Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland is one of the most popular adaptations of Lewis Carrol's novel. Let's take a look at the film's best characters.