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Watch: 18 dead, 76 injured as 1000s of African Migrants storm Spanish exclave of Melilla
A Spanish government spokesperson said about 2,000 migrants attempted to cross, and 133 managed to breach the border of the Spanish territory, according to Associated Press. Those who made it through proceeded to a local migrant center where Spanish authorities are evaluating their cases.
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EU has solution for blockade of Russia’s Kaliningrad – MEP
Brussels is preparing a document allowing goods to enter the Russian exclave, MEP Petras Austrevicius has claimed.
Strategic city in Donbass ‘freed’ – Russia
The Defense Ministry has announced that Severodonetsk is now under the full control of LPR forces.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine officially recognized the loss of Severodonetsk, Voronovo, Borovskoe and Sirotino
Earlier on June 25, the Ukrainian mayor of Severodonetsk confirmed that Ukrainian troops withdrew from their military positions in the city, only civilians remained on the Azot plant.
Russia will not join Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons – MFA
Assertive advancement of the treaty deepens disunity between states and undermines the regime of Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Monkeypox cannot be considered a pandemic, expert says
This virus is not highly contagious, infectious disease doctor Yevgeny Timakov told.
Shireen Abu Aqleh killed by ‘seemingly well-aimed’ Israeli bullet, UN says
Review finds Al Jazeera journalist was not hit by firing from Palestinians, as was initially claimed by Israel.
Germany could nationalize its section of Nord Stream 2 – Der Spiegel
The government plans to transform it into an LNG terminal, the magazine reports.
Russian gold arrives in Switzerland
The country bought $200 million worth of the precious metal last month, the Swiss customs service said.
Russia warns of conditions for resuming Ukraine peace talks
Negotiations will depend on the “situation on the ground,” according to the Russian foreign minister.
Russian army seals off 2,000 Ukrainian troops in Gorskoye-Zolotoye trap, top brass reports
According to Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov, 41 Ukrainian soldiers voluntarily surrendered in that area in the past 24 hours alone.
UK could send Ukrainian refugees to Rwanda
The measure would only apply to migrants from the country who arrive in Britain illegally, Boris Johnson has said.
US censorship of Russian media has failed – Microsoft
RT and Sputnik still reach American audiences despite Big Tech suppression on behalf of Ukraine.
Key points of 14th BRICS Summit Beijing declaration
The leaders underscored their adherence to sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries and advocated a world without nuclear weapons.
EU to review Kaliningrad blockade
Sanctions guidelines shouldn’t “block” traffic between Russia and its Kaliningrad exclave, top diplomat says.
Bennett defends legacy, hails coalition ‘experiment’ as a ‘success’ in NYT interview
Premier expresses pride that coalition was able to ‘set aside ideological disagreements’ and work together, says collapse caused by opponents who preyed on its ‘weakest links’.
Editorials
Dr. Volodymyr & Mr. Zelensky: The Dark Side Of The Ukrainian President
The Swiss MP and former editor-in-chief of the Tribune de Genève, Guy Mettan, paints a portrait of the acrobat who plays the role of president of Ukraine. He shows how this public entertainer became an ally of the Banderists and set up a dictatorship for them.
US aims to trap China in perpetual Taiwan conflict
The US is directly undermining China’s efforts to resolve the Taiwan issue peacefully.
Watch: Father punches son’s accused killer in Ohio court
The man standing trial is accused of drowning the 3-year-old boy and murdering his mother.
Kaliningrad : blocage et escalade
« Aujourd’hui est un jour vraiment historique. L’Ukraine a reçu le soutien de quatre puissants États européens à la fois. C’est un grand pas en avant » pour la demande d’adhésion de l’Ukraine à l’Union européenne (UE).
West making big mistake by sending weapons to Moldova
This attitude may escalate security crisis and threaten Transnistria’s people.
In video 18+: Ukrainian servicemen burned bodies of their comrades in Mirnaya Dolyna
On June 21, Russian units advanced south of Lysichansk and took control of the towns of Ustinovka, Mirnaya Dolina and the village of Podlesnoe.
Watch: Biden uses cheat sheet telling him how to enter the room
Critics called Biden a “geriatric nursing home patient stuck in the White House.”
Watch: Venezuelan President – ‘America trying to destroy Russia’
Nicolás Maduro says the West is using the Ukraine war as an excuse to bring down Russia.
Watch: Biden ‘prophesizes’ second pandemic ‘on the way’
Biden may have said ‘the quiet part out loud’ when he begged for additional finances for ‘another pandemic’.
BMJ Senior Editor: ‘COVID vaccines more likely to put you in hospital than keep you out’
New study shows over 8 per 10,000 net increase in hospitalization following vaccination.
The granting of EU candidacy to Ukraine is merely a PR stunt, just ask the Turkish who signed the same deal in 1999
For all the talk of helping Ukraine, the bloc simply can’t afford to have Kiev as a member.
Nepal may move Everest Base Camp
Tourist activities and climate change threaten the current site of the base for climbing the world’s tallest peak.
Polio detected in UK for first time in 40 years
Disease believed to have been present in London for months.
Pfizer sued for patent infringement in Paxlovid development
Pfizer accused of “willful and deliberate” violation, using other company’s protease inhibitor.
Biden’s bicycle spill: ‘Sums up his presidency’
The ‘Leader of the Free World’ is ridiculed for being the image of ‘bright physical and cognitive health.’
Watch: DeSantis accuses White House of lying
Florida Governor rips White House, says it is lying about his state’s COVID-19 vaccine policy changes.
Judaism
The Chinese Jews you never heard about
Noam Urbach talks about the history of Chinese Jews, as well as Chinese religious policy.
Which European countries are best for Jews? A new study offers unexpected answers
First-of-its-kind index combines different measures of Jewish experience to find the best countries in Europe for Jews to live in.
Court orders YU to recognize LGBTQ org.
Orthodox university ordered by New York County Supreme Court to recognize YU Pride Alliance student group.
Arutz Sheva’s CEO: No ‘maybes’ – this is forbidden
Why religious soldiers must refuse to serve alongside women in the combat units.
Two Jewish asylum seekers in Germany to be returned to Iran?
They claim to have proof they are Jewish, fled Iran to Sweden and are in danger of being deported from Germany. Can they be helped?
Watch: Ten thousand join holiday prayers at Western Wall
Thousands mark 55 years since Jerusalem’s reunification, praying and singing ‘Sisu et Yerushalayim.’
Cost of kosher foods skyrockets in Great Britain
Prices in Britain for kosher foods have soared by over 25 percent in 2022, leaving many struggling to keep up with their needs.
Anti-assimilation group absorbs 720 Ukrainian Jewish refugees
With the help of Satmar Hasidim in the US, Yad L’Achim helps hundreds of Ukrainian Jews who fled Russian invasion be absorbed in Israel.
Russia bans entry to numerous US Jews, including Chabad rabbis seeking return of library
3 Chabad rabbis blacklisted in Russia, along with hundreds of other American Jews – and the late Senator John McCain.
Watch: Neturei Karta members protest Celebrate Israel Parade in NY
Members of fringe haredi group Neturei Karta wave PLO flags at anti-Israel demonstration at sidelines of Celebrate Israel Parade in NYC.
Watch: Rebbe of Boyan opens Lag Ba’omer celebrations at Meron
The Rebbe of Boyan lights Meron bonfire as Lag Ba’omer celebration kicks off.
Chabad: ‘PM Bennett mocked former Lubavitcher Rebbe in speech’
On “Herzl Day,” PM contrasted Herzl with the Rebbe Rashab, asserting that history had proved the latter wrong.
Truth and Tradition
“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” - Benjamin Franklin