“The Point Is to Spread Fear”: DOJ Charges 15 with Conspiracy for Anti-ICE Protests in Minnesota
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Israel Kills 4 in Lebanon Despite U.S.-Iran Deal to End War: Israel is continuing to bomb Lebanon, killing at least four people, despite calls by President Trump ...
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Has Trump Had Enough of Netanyahu? Israel Defies U.S., Vows to Continue War in Lebanon
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Israeli Settlers Try to Burn Palestinians Alive in West Bank Arson Spree: In the occupied West Bank, Palestinians in the village of Burqa say Israeli settlers ...
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“Journacide: The War on Truth.” New Film Investigates Israel’s Killing of Reporters in Lebanon
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Chicago police are investigating an explosion set off outside the home of Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez. The democratic socialist has been on City Council since ... Show more
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is warning the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could become the worst in history ... Show more
Haitian Immigrant’s Death Ruled a Homicide After ICE Abandons Her at Pittsburgh Bus Stop
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged not to abide by the latest ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran ... Show more
Israeli Attacks on Gaza Kill Four, Including Paramedic and His Son: In Gaza, Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least four ...
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South African Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim, Who Wrote Anti-Apartheid Anthem, Dies at 91
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Key FactsAbdullah Ibrahim: Legacy of Jazz and Resistance
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
- Born in 1934 in Cape Town, Abdullah Ibrahim blended jazz with South African musical heritage.
- He dedicated his life to fighting racism and apartheid, earning the silver Ikhamanga award.
- Following his conversion to Islam, he changed his name from Dollar Brand to Abdullah Ibrahim.
- He resided in Bavaria and had upcoming concerts scheduled shortly before his passing.
He enriched our lives with his musical talent and his commitment to a better world. May his soul rest in peace.— Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, in a tribute to Abdullah Ibrahim after his death, highlighting the musician’s anti-racism stance and cultural impact.
NYT: White House Debated Suspending Habeas Corpus and Invoking Insurrection Act: White House officials last year debated whether to suspend habeas corpus rights ...
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Israel’s Netanyahu Says He Won’t Withdraw from Lebanon, Defying Terms of U.S. Deal with Iran
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British Appeals Court Upholds Government Ban on Palestine Action Under Terrorism Act
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U.K. to Ban Children Under 16 from Accessing Social Media: The United Kingdom will ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms ...
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“Land Grab”: Trillionaire Elon Musk Sued in South Texas to Block SpaceX’s Takeover of Wildlife Refuge
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Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of the capital Tirana over the weekend as anti-government protests opposing the development of a massive resort ... Show more
Over 150 people gathered Sunday outside the Clay County Jail in Indiana for an interfaith vigil demanding the release of Salah Sarsour ... Show more
Gaza Death Toll Tops 73,000 as Israel Continues Daily Ceasefire Violations: In Gaza, Israel continues to carry out deadly attacks on Palestinians despite the U.S ...
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Ukraine Strikes Moscow Oil Refinery as Kyiv Begins EU Accession Process: In Russia, the Moscow Oil Refinery erupted in flames today following a long-range ...
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The Trump administration has approved media conglomerate Paramount’s $111 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros., one year after Paramount and Skydance Media ... Show more
Israel Jails Palestinian American Student Sama Safi Without Charges: A Palestinian American 20-year-old woman has been imprisoned by Israel for about two weeks ...
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Four Palestine Action activists in the United Kingdom have been sentenced as terrorists over their involvement in a 2024 protest at and raid on a factory ... Show more
Key FactsCourt Upholds Terror Ban Against Palestine Action
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- The Court of Appeal reversed the High Court ruling and confirmed the legality of the terrorism ban on Palestine Action.
- The organization was characterized as a covert group engaging in violent actions to damage property without remorse.
- Supporting, funding, or belonging to Palestine Action remains a criminal offense enforced by the police.
- Four activists were sentenced to more than 20 years for attacks on an Israeli defense company site in 2024, sparking political debate.
A covert organization operating with secret cells to avoid the detection and prosecution of those using violence to destroy the property of third parties.— Baroness Carr, Lady Chief Justice, in the Court of Appeal ruling, describing Palestine Action.
Israeli Drone Hits Journalist in Southern Lebanon: In other news from Lebanon, an Israeli drone on Monday struck a journalist with the Iranian outlet Press TV ...
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U.S. Deports Belizean Immigrant Who Led Hunger Strike at Adelanto ICE Jail: An immigrant from Belize and leading organizer of an ongoing hunger strike at the ...
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Thousands March in Albania’s Capital to Oppose Jared Kushner’s Luxury Resort: In Albania, thousands of people took to the streets of the capital Tirana over the ...
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Trita Parsi on What May Be in the U.S.-Iran Peace Deal & Being Threatened with Deportation
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Donald Trump’s Name Removed from Facade of Kennedy Center: In Washington, D.C., an exterior wall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts remains ...
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Cuba’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as U.S. Blocks Delivery of Desperately Needed Fuel
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Our broadcast from Belfast features guests Sinéad Marmion, an immigration lawyer, and Patrick Corrigan, the Northern Ireland director of Amnesty International ... Show more
Trump Celebrates 80th Birthday with UFC Cage Fights on White House Lawn: President Trump celebrated his 80th birthday on Sunday by hosting an Ultimate Fighting ...
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Israel Strikes Lebanon After Trump Touts Emerging Peace Deal with Iran: In Lebanon, Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs killed at least three people and ...
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Major Antiracist Rally Held in Belfast to Condemn Anti-Immigrant Riots Egged On by Elon Musk
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At least two people were reported killed in Afghanistan last week after Taliban police officers opened fire on crowds that had gathered to protest the ... Show more
Four Activists Sentenced as “Terrorists” for Sabotage at Israeli Arms Factory: In Britain, four Palestine Action activists have been sentenced as terrorists over ...
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Lawmakers Demand U.S. Halt Plans to Deport Afghan Refugees to DRC: In related news, dozens of U.S. congressmembers, including at least three Republicans ...
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DOJ Clears Paramount’s Acquisition of Warner Bros., Claiming It Will “Increase Competition”
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Afghan Police Open Fire on Protesters Opposing Gender Apartheid, Killing Two: In Afghanistan, at least two people were reported killed after Taliban police ...
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Will Israel Blow Up Trump’s Deal? Jeremy Scahill on Iran Talks, Strait of Hormuz, Nukes & More
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The United States and Iran reached a deal Sunday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end military hostilities, according to U.S ... Show more
Artists Celebrate Removal of Trump’s Name From Kennedy Center as a Step Forward: But workers are still being fired in violation of their union contract ...
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Russian Attacks Kill 11 in Ukraine, Set Fire to Centuries-Old Monastery: In Ukraine, five people were killed in the city of Kharkiv after Russia launched an ...
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Trump Claims U.S. Strike Inside Venezuela Killed Gang Leader: The Trump administration announced Friday a U.S. strike inside Venezuela had killed the alleged ...
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The Trump administration has approved Paramount Skydance's $111 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. The Justice Department's Antitrust ... Show more
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“Dignity Has No Passport”: Pope Leo Visits Canary Island to Show Solidarity with Migrants
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Landlord Waives Back Rent for Tenants After Being Targeted by NYC Mayor Mamdani: In a victory for housing rights in New York City, a landlord that owns about 5 ...
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Will Congress Renew Controversial Surveillance Law? Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Cindy Cohn
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The report from U.N. University also finds data centers’ water footprint will equal the basic annual domestic water needs of all 1 ... Show more
Jersey City is divesting from Citizens Bank, pulling hundreds of millions of dollars out of the financial institution over its ties to private prison companies ... Show more
The Somali soccer referee Omar Artan returned home to a hero's welcome after being denied entry to the United States ... Show more
“Hell’s Army”: New Film Tracks Russia’s Wagner Group & Rise of Mercenary Armies: We speak with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Rick Rowley about his new documentary ...
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Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing in the West Bank: Amnesty International has accused Israel of ethnic cleansing as part of a “brutal ...
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Key FactsAmnesty Alleges Forced Palestinian Displacement in West Bank
6 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- Amnesty International accuses Israel of orchestrating a state-backed campaign to forcibly remove Palestinians in the West Bank.
- UN data records more than 7,280 individual displacements linked to demolitions by Israeli forces since early 2023.
- The Israeli government promotes settlement growth and considers formal annexation despite widespread international condemnation.
- Remote Bedouin communities face heightened displacement risks due to escalating settler violence and land seizures.
What we are witnessing is deliberate, state-led annexation, in complete violation of international law unfolding before the eyes of the entire world.— Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International's Secretary General, commenting on Amnesty's report alleging a state-sanctioned campaign of ethnic cleansing in the West Bank.
“Albania Is Not For Sale”: Protests Mount over Proposed Jared Kushner Luxury Development
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Detained Women Join Hunger and Labor Strike at Delaney Hall ICE Jail in NJ: In New Jersey, immigration rights advocates say dozens of women detained at the ...
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Detained Palestinian Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya Appears in Israeli Court with Signs of Torture, Family Says
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Report: State Dept. Opens Probe of Iranian-Born Trita Parsi, Critic of Trump’s War
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“New Form of Imperialism”: Renowned U.N. Scientist on AI Boom’s Huge Water, Carbon & Land Footprint
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Trump Claims “Great Settlement” Has Been Reached to End War, But Iran Says Nothing Has Been Finalized
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Musk Poised to Become World’s First Trillionaire as SpaceX Goes Public: Elon Musk is poised to become the world’s first trillionaire when his rocket company ...
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The New School Guts Faculty and Staff as Higher Ed Intensifies Austerity: “If this kind of austerity can happen at The New School, it can happen everywhere ...
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Palestinian Activist Mohsen Mahdawi: Trump Admin “Weaponizing Immigration Laws” to Deport Me
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India Condemns Deadly U.S. Strikes on Boats After 3 Sailors Killed Near Oman: On Thursday, U.S. forces struck another commercial tanker in the Gulf of Oman in ...
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Trump Taps Jay Clayton to Head National Intelligence After Bipartisan Opposition to Bill Pulte
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Key FactsTrump Reverses DNI Choice Amid Political Backlash
5 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- President Trump selected Jay Clayton as the permanent Director of National Intelligence following criticism of Bill Pulte’s lack of qualifications.
- Clayton previously chaired the SEC and currently serves as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
- Bill Pulte’s temporary DNI role faced bipartisan opposition due to his absence of experience in intelligence or national security.
- The House failed to extend the FISA Section 702 spying law, increasing pressure on Trump to confirm a qualified intelligence chief.
Few people anywhere in the Legal Community are respected at the level of Jay. I encourage the United States Senate to confirm Jay as soon as possible.— Donald J. Trump, in a Truth Social post announcing Jay Clayton's nomination as Director of National Intelligence.
U.S. Issues New Sanctions on Cuba’s Oil & Gas Company: The Trump administration has issued fresh sanctions on Cuba’s oil and gas company as the island already ...
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Two Top U.K. Military Officials Resign in Row with Starmer over Military Spending
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“World Cup of Exclusion”: Games Begin Amid U.S. Visa Restrictions, High Ticket Costs & Iran War
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U.S. Attacks Tanker Off the Coast of Oman, Killing 3 Indian Sailors: A U.S. attack on a tanker off the coast of Oman has killed three Indian sailors. U.S ...
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Protests Held as World Cup Opens in Mexico: The FIFA World Cup kicked off Thursday with the opening match played between Mexico and South Africa at the iconic ...
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FBI Conducts Raids of Pro-Palestinian Activists in Michigan: On Wednesday morning, the FBI conducted a number of raids in Michigan targeting eight ...
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