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June 18, 2025
'Taxi boats' pick up migrants in waist-deep water as Channel smugglers switch tactics
PARIS — The Israeli weapons company Rafael has announced plans to sue the French government after its stand at the Paris Air Show was abruptly shut down due to Israel's campaign in Gaza.Since Monday morning, four Israeli stands, including Rafael, Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and UVision, have been hidden behind black wooden panels.French authorities determined that “offensive weapons equipment marketed by the firms could not be exhibited, given the situation in Gaza.”Rafael, Elbit, and IAI produce guided bombs and missiles while UVision manufactures drones.Faced with the companies’ refusal to remove the equipment, the booths were fenced off during the night from Sunday to Monday.“This morning, an official from the fair came over and told me that if I...
June 18, 2025
Israeli arms firm Rafael threatens to sue France over Paris Air Show shutdown
VENICE — Activists in Venice have launched a series of protests against Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos, who is due to marry fiancée Lauren Sánchez next week in a lavish, multi-million dollar ceremony that could shut parts of the famous city down.Jeff Bezos, 61, is the world's third richest person, with an estimated net worth of $220.9bn. He is the founder of Amazon and space tech company Blue Origin.Hundreds of high-profile guests are due to descend on Venice between 23 and 28 June for the nuptials, which will reportedly take over the whole island of San Giorgio, opposite St Mark's Square.According to Italian media almost every luxury hotel has been booked out by the wedding party, as have many water taxis."Venice is being treated like a showcase, a stage," said...
June 18, 2025
Venice activists plan to disrupt Jeff Bezos's wedding
June 17, 2025
15 killed in worst Russian strikes on Kyiv in almost a year
June 17, 2025
Drones take center stage as Europe races to catch up at Paris Air Show
June 17, 2025
Russia and Ukraine fulfill deal to repatriate dead soldiers
June 16, 2025
Era of nuclear disarmament coming to an end, SIPRI warns
June 16, 2025
MI6 appoints first female chief in 116-year history
June 11, 2025
Austrians hold minute of silence and vigil for 10 victims of school shooting
June 11, 2025
Masked rioters in Northern Ireland attack police, torch houses for second night
