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France 24What do we know so far about Iranian president’s helicopter ‘accident’
The apparent crash of a helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and the country’s foreign minister on Sunday sent shock waves around the region. Details remained scant in the hours after the incident, and it was unclear if Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the other officials had survived. This is what we know so far. The helicopter was carrying Iranian President Raisi, the country’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, the governor of Iran’s East Azerbaijan province and other
- The Guardian
Helicopter crash comes as Iran already faces huge challenges
A country already in political transition could soon be forced to replace more than one leader
- AFP News
Iran President Raisi's helicopter found, 'no sign of life'
Rescue teams in northwest Iran early Monday located the missing helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi but no signs of life had been detected so far, state TV reported."Upon finding the helicopter, there was no sign of the helicopter passengers being alive as of yet," state TV reported about 15 hours after the aircraft went missing.
- The Hill
Israeli war cabinet member demands overhaul of Netanyahu’s post-conflict vision for Gaza
Israeli politician Benny Gantz demanded an overhaul of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s post-conflict vision for Gaza Saturday, threatening to step down from the war cabinet if his concerns were not addressed. Gantz, seen as a chief rival of Netanyahu, demanded the government provide an updated six-point plan by June 8. His request could further divide…
- HuffPost
It's Easier Than You'd Think To Buy A Machine Gun
Congress cracked down on machine guns nearly a century ago. They're making a comeback.
- The Telegraph
Police to be given new powers to shut down pro-Palestinian protests
Police will be given new powers to shut down pro-Palestinian protests, under plans being considered by the Home Office.
- The Guardian
Georgian president vetoes ‘foreign influence’ law
Salome Zourabichvili says bill contradicts constitution but ruling party is expected to override her action in coming days
- Euronews
Georgian PM join thousands to mark controversial family Purity Day
Thousands, including Georgia's Prime Minister, marched in Tbilisi to celebrate Family Purity Day, highlighting traditional values amid rising tensions over LGBTQ+ rights and controversial new laws.
- The Telegraph
Tories shouldn’t have ousted Boris Johnson, admits Zahawi
Nadhim Zahawi, the former chancellor, has said the Conservatives were wrong to oust Boris Johnson and called him the “most consequential leader since Thatcher”.
- The Hill
Crockett says she doesn’t regret comments hitting back at Greene
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Sunday that she does not regret insulting Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) after the two lawmakers clashed during a House committee hearing last week. “I don’t, because here’s the thing. I signed up to be a member of Congress. That didn’t mean that I was supposed to walk into a…
- CNN
Biden appeals to Black voters and says he’s working toward an ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza during Morehouse commencement
President Joe Biden touted his administration’s efforts to place Black Americans into the highest echelons of political power during a Sunday commencement address at Morehouse College, while also acknowledging the anguish simmering among young people across the US over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- The Telegraph
Letters: Cyclists must take more responsibility for keeping Britain’s roads safe
SIR – Living in a rural part of Oxfordshire, I routinely see cyclists (Letters, May 18) riding on the road instead of the cycle tracks, which have often been installed at public expense. At one junction with a major road, many fail to indicate where they are going.
- HuffPost
Hakeem Jeffries Calls Out Samuel Alito For 'Sympathizing' With Jan. 6 Rioters
The Democratic House minority leader said the Supreme Court justice should apologize for displaying a symbol associated with the "Stop The Steal" movement at his home.
- AFP News
Vietnam nominates public security minister to be new president
Vietnam's Communist Party has nominated public security minister To Lam to be the country's new president, state media said Saturday, after his predecessor resigned as part of a sweeping anti-graft purge.Tran Thanh Man, 61, was also nominated as the new head of Vietnam's National Assembly, state media said, becoming one of the country's four most powerful leaders.
- CNN
White House and Democratic lawmakers plot ways to strengthen their hand on border security
The White House and top congressional Democrats are discussing a series of moves aimed at strengthening their hand on border security ahead of the first presidential debate next month.
- The Telegraph
Macron’s anti-drug plan not stopping France being ‘submerged by trafficking,’ report claims
President Emmanuel Macron’s anti-drugs plan is “not up to the task” of combatting drug dealers who are “insidiously” infiltrating the French judicial and administrative systems, a bombshell report on narco-trafficking has revealed.
- INSIDER
Two House Republicans are dating. Here are four other couples who have dated — or married — while in Congress.
Reps. Beth Van Duyne and Rich McCormick aren't the first congressional couple. Several other couples have even married while serving on Capitol Hill.
- The Hill
Five things to know about Biden’s controversial retirement rule
The Biden administration finalized a rule cracking down on retirement advice last month that one Democrat and Republicans are already pushing to overturn. Here’s what you need to know about the Retirement Security Rule: How the rule works The rule, finalized last month by the Labor Department, requires investment advisers to provide “prudent, loyal,…
- Futurism
China Shows Off Robot Dogs Armed With Machine Guns
Dogs With Guns A Chinese military contractor recently showed off a number of robot dogs that were carrying machine guns on their backs during the biggest-ever Chinese drill alongside Cambodian troops, as Agence France-Presse reports. The terrifying gun-toting drones were part of a massive, 15-day military exercise called "Golden Dragon" in a remote training center […]
- The Telegraph
Pep Guardiola hints at Manchester City exit next season after claiming fourth title in a row
Pep Guardiola admitted he is closer to leaving Manchester City than staying after watching his side claim an unprecedented fourth Premier League title that he believes eclipses the great Liverpool and Manchester United sides.