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• POLITICO의 조사 결과, 정계와 밀접한 관련이 있는 제약 회사와 보수 평론가 Laura Loomer가 특정 drug‑pricing 및 규제 관행에 대한 비판을 이유로 Senator Robert F. Kennedy Jr.의 동맹인 Dr. Vinay Prasad를 깎아내리려 시도한 것으로 드러났습니다. • 이 보고서는 Prasad의 연구와 공중 보건 논평의 신뢰도를 떨어뜨리기 위해 기획된 조직적인 social‑media 캠페인과 막후 lobbying 활동이 있었다고 주장합니다. • 제약 업계 단체와 일부 환자 옹호론자들은 Big Pharma가 본질적으로 비즈니스 모델을 방어하려는 것이라고 반박했으나, 비판론자들은 반대 의견을 내는 의료 전문가들의 목소리를 침묵시키려는 기업 후원 시도가 증가하고 있다고 경고합니다.

• US 대통령은 Germany의 chancellor인 Friedrich Merz를 비판했고, Italy와 Spain에서 US 부대를 철수할 가능성을 제기했습니다. • 추가로, fossil fuel era를 끝내는 것에 대한 10가지 주요 교훈을 전해드립니다. • 좋은 아침입니다.

• 단독: 캠페인 활동가들은 다음 주 열리는 지방 및 자치 의회 선거에서 여성이 ‘심각하게 과소 대표’되고 있다고 지적합니다 • 활동가들은 다음 주 영국 전역의 투표용지에서 여성이 매우 부족한 상태가 될 것이라고 말하며, 조사 결과 지방 선거, 시장 선거 및 자치 의회 선거 전반에 걸쳐 남성 후보자가 여성보다 거의 두 배 더 많이 출마한 것으로 나타났습니다 • 민주주의 활동가들은 모든 정치적 성향의 남성들이 지방 정부를 장악할 가능성이 높으며, 남녀 후보자 수 사이의 거대한 격차로 인해 사회 복지에서 쓰레기 수거에 이르는 현안에 대한 여성들의 견해가 소외되고 있다고 말합니다. Continue reading...

UK가 675,000 tonnes를 수출하며 근소한 차이로 뒤를 이었으며, 폐기물의 상당 부분은 Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia로 보내졌음. The Guardian을 위해 수행된 trade data analysis에 따르면, Germany는 2025년 세계 최대의 플라스틱 폐기물 수출국이었으며 810,000 tonnes 이상을 해외로 보냄. Watershed Investigations와 Basel Action Network의 analysis에 따르면 UK가 그 뒤를 바짝 따랐음. UK는 675,000 tonnes 이상을 수출했는데, 이는 8년 만에 최고 수준이며 약 127,000개의 shipping containers를 채울 수 있는 분량임. Continue reading...

• 비판론자들이 national security law에 따른 그의 20년 형 선고를 비난하는 가운데, 미디어 거물인 그가 부재중인 상태에서 영예를 안았습니다. • 수감 중인 언론 기업가 Jimmy Lai는 Hong Kong의 민주화 운동에 기여한 공로로 Deutsche Welle의 freedom of speech award를 수상했습니다. • Germany 공영 방송사는 목요일, Jimmy Lai가 6월 23일 Bonn에서 열리는 DW Global Media Forum에서 제12회 시상식의 주역으로 부재중 수여를 받게 될 것이라고 밝혔습니다.

미국 대통령의 발언은 미국이 분쟁에서 ‘굴욕’을 당하고 있다는 독일 총리의 논평 이후 나왔습니다. 도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령은 이번 주 프리드리히 메르츠 독일 총리가 미국이 이란에 의해 “굴욕”을 당하고 있다고 말한 후, 어젯밤 독일에 배치된 병력 수를 감축하겠다고 위협했습니다. 트럼프 대통령은 미국이 “독일 내 병력 감축 가능성을 연구하고 검토 중이며, 조만간 결정이 내려질 것”이라고 밝혔습니다. “독일의 프리드리히 메르츠 총리는 이란이 핵무기를 보유하는 것이 괜찮다고 생각합니다. 그는 자신이 무슨 말을 하는지도 모릅니다! 만약 이란이 핵무기를 갖게 된다면 전 세계가 인질로 잡힐 것입니다. 나는 다른 나라나 대통령들이 오래전에 했어야 할 일을 지금 이란과 관련하여 수행하고 있습니다. 독일이 경제적으로나 그 외적으로나 실적이 저조한 것은 당연한 일입니다! 도널드 J. 트럼프 대통령” 계속 읽기...

US 대통령의 이 같은 위협은 Germany의 Friedrich Merz가 Trump 팀이 Iran과의 협상에서 압도당하고 있다고 시사한 이후에 나왔습니다. Donald Trump는 해당 국가의 총리가 America가 Iran에 의해 “굴욕”을 당하고 있다고 말한 지 며칠 만에, US가 Germany에 배치된 병력 수를 줄일 수도 있다고 발표했습니다. US 대통령은 자신의 Truth Social 플랫폼에 게시한 글에서 행정부가 “Germany 내 병력 감축 가능성을 연구 및 검토 중이며, 가까운 시일 내에 결정을 내릴 것”이라고 밝혔습니다. 계속 읽기...

Rising oil prices are cutting into incomes for more than 2 million people across the country’s fishing sector, as costs climb and catches fall.

The ongoing U.S. travel boycott is showing no signs of letting up. March marked the 14th consecutive month of steep declines, with Canadian return trips to the U.S. plummeting 32 per cent compared to pre-boycott March 2024. Canadians are still travelling, but more are opting for domestic and overseas trips.

Exclusive: State government commits to strengthening laws as Higgins labels Albanese government’s response to women’s safety issues ‘disheartening’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian government will strengthen laws regarding the use of victim-survivors’ confidential communications after a push by advocates including Brittany Higgins, who described her experience of having counselling records subpoenaed as a “violation”.In an interview with Guardian Australia, Higgins was also critical of the federal government’s lack of action following a sweeping review into the justice system’s responses to sexual violence, saying it had “completely fallen off the agenda”.Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organisations. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html Continue reading...

High fuel prices and passenger delays caused by EU’s EES entry-exit system causing problems, says trade bodyBusiness live – latest updatesEurope’s smaller airports may not survive if jet fuel shortages triggered by the Middle East crisis lead to widespread route cancellations, the industry’s trade body has warned.Although airlines insist that there are currently no supply issues within the normal four- to six-week horizon, the US-Israel war on Iran and the effective closure of the strait of Hormuz have doubled the price of jet fuel, prompting some carriers to cancel flights. Continue reading...

Vets say whale stranded for a month near Lübeck is fit to be transported in rescue effort funded by two entrepreneursGerman officials have given the green light for a fresh attempt to rescue a humpback whale that has been stranded off the country’s Baltic Sea coast for more than a month.The 13-metre (40ft) whale’s struggle for survival has gripped Germany since the creature beached on a sandbank near the city of Lübeck, far from its natural habitat. Continue reading...

Rightwing Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid announce new party before Knesset vote expected later this yearTwo of Benjamin Netanyahu’s most formidable political rivals say they are joining forces in an attempt to oust the Israeli prime minister’s coalition government in the election expected later this year.The former prime ministers – rightwing Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid – issued statements announcing the merger of their parties, Bennett 2026 and Yesh Atid (There is a Future). Continue reading...

Families say ‘Ulm 5’ have been detained under extreme prison conditions since arrest last SeptemberFive pro-Palestinian activists are due to appear in court over an attack on an Israeli arms company in Germany, in proceedings their families say could become a “show trial”.The Berlin-based activists, who are British, Irish, German and Spanish citizens, have been held in pre-trial detention in separate prisons since 8 September. They are alleged to have broken into Elbit Systems, in the city of Ulm in Baden-Württemberg, in the early hours of 8 September, causing hundreds of thousands of euros of damage before calling the police to arrest them. Continue reading...

Millionaire funded operation called ‘pure animal cruelty’ after environment minister sent threats on social mediaFinal preparations are reportedly under way for a millionaire fundedplan to tow a sickly humpback whale into the North Sea.The 12-tonne whale, nicknamed Timmy, has been stranded on the Baltic Sea coastline for almost a month. A barge resembling a giant steel aquarium will attempt to transport Timmy 400km (248 miles) towards the North Sea, and then hopefully back to the Atlantic Ocean from where it is believed to have arrived. Continue reading...

Shooting reveals how political violence has become feature of American life on a night dedicated to press freedomAhead of this year’s White House correspondents’ dinner, conversations centered on the role of the media and freedom of the press as journalists prepared to dine with the president.Instead of a speech stacked with heated barbs against the media, the event ended like many in the US do: with gun violence. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Report shows cost of first appointment rose $20 in one year, with steeper rises in Western Australia, South Australia and TasmaniaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPatients are increasingly going without medically necessary dermatological care, the head of the Consumers Health Forum said, as new report reveals the rising cost of the specialty in Australia.Dermatology is expensive and getting pricier, with an average first visit now costing an adult patient without concessions $230 out-of-pocket, while follow-up appointments cost almost $190, the report from health directory Cleanbill found. Continue reading...

Israeli prime minister says early-stage malignant tumour was discovered during a routine check-upMiddle East crisis – live updatesBenjamin Netanyahu has revealed that he received successful treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, without specifying when the treatment took place.In a statement on social media, as his annual medical report was released, the Israeli prime minister said an early-stage malignant tumour had been discovered during a routine checkup. The 76-year-old said targeted treatment had removed “the problem” and left no trace of it. Continue reading...

Rosemarie Milsom, who formed and runs Newcastle writers festival, will take over from Louise Adler after the literary festival imploded over invitation to Randa Abdel-FattahIn January, as the implosion of Adelaide writers’ week made headlines around Australia and the world, Rosemarie Milsom was watching closely.The Adelaide festival board, which oversees AWW, had overridden the literary festival’s director, Louise Adler, and disinvited the Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah over past comments she’d made about Israel and Zionism. This decision resulted not in a quieter, less-controversial festival as the board members may have hoped, but a boycott by 200-odd writers, the resignation of Adler – followed by the whole board – a potential defamation lawsuit against the South Australian premier and the collapse of AWW. Continue reading...

• Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs sustained a concussion on a hard fall during the second quarter of Game 2 playoff loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night, played only 12 minutes before exiting. • Spurs lost 106-103, evening the first-round series at 1-1; coach Mitch Johnson confirmed Wembanyama is in protocol and out for the game, emphasizing proper steps will be taken. • The incident occurred with 8:57 left in the second quarter while driving to the basket defended by Jrue Holiday, landing chin-first and briefly appearing knocked out.

FC Basel and Polish stadium stop US rapper’s upcoming shows, after similar cancellations in France and UK over antisemitic commentsKanye West’s upcoming concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been cancelled, as a growing number of European countries have stopped or postponed the US rapper’s performances amid a furore over his past antisemitic comments.Swiss football club FC Basel, which is responsible for concerts and events that take place at its St Jakob-Park ground, told Reuters on Saturday that after reviewing a request for West to perform there in June, it decided against it. Continue reading...

• Portland Trail Blazers open NBA playoffs against San Antonio Spurs and rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama on April 19, 2026. • Wembanyama's defensive prowess and scoring threat challenge Blazers' playoff aspirations after strong regular season finish. • Matchup highlights young talent clash, with implications for first-round seeding.

Social media corporation terminated Sama contract after allegations its staff viewed private scenes filmed by Meta’s smartglassesMore than 1,000 low-paid workers in Kenya have been abruptly sacked by an outsourcing company for the US social media corporation Meta, in what activists said was a “shocking” move exposing the precariousness of global south tech workers.Sama, a company based in Nairobi to which Meta outsourced content moderation and AI training work, announced on Thursday that the workers were being laid off after Meta terminated a contract. That came in the after reports some of the Kenyan workers involved in data annotation were asked to view content filmed by the company’s AI smart glasses showing wearers using the toilet or having sex. Continue reading...

Boy, 16, among those charged in connection with attempted firebombing at Volant Media offices in WembleyThree people, including a 16-year-old boy, have appeared in court charged in connection with the attempted firebombing of a Persian media company in north-west London.Oisin McGuinness, 21, Nathan Dunn, 19, and a 16-year-old boy appeared together in the dock at Westminster magistrates court on Friday charged with arson with intent to endanger life. Continue reading...

Critics say efforts to rescue the animal, nicknamed Tommy, unlikely to succeed and could lead to further harmA last-ditch effort to rescue a wayward whale that has transfixed Germans for weeks has begun in the Baltic Sea despite criticism it has little chance of success and could further harm the 12-tonne creature.The male humpback whale was first spotted last month near Timmendorfer Strand on the northern coast of Germany, giving rise to its nickname Timmy. It has repeatedly become stranded and then freed itself after human assistance but it is now stranded again, with rescuers saying it is fighting a losing battle for its life. Continue reading...

Resignation announced of Jai Patel, whose liquidated crypto firm was relaunched as Stack BTC this yearThe chief executive of a bitcoin company promoted by Nigel Farage has left his role as the venture attempts to convince investors that it is going to deliver “long-term value” for shareholders.Stack BTC was launched to much fanfare in March this year, with Farage and former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng becoming some of its first shareholders. The company says its founder is Paul Withers, a friend of the Reform UK leader who owns a gold bullion company that Farage has also promoted, Direct Bullion. Continue reading...

Justin Sun said World Liberty Financial built a ‘backdoor blacklisting function’ that froze his account. ‘We have the truth. See you in court,’ the company respondedSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe largest investor in Donald Trump’s crypto venture has claimed that the firm “secretly” implemented a tool to unilaterally freeze his holdings of its cryptocurrency. He claimed the company could do the same to any other user.In posts on social media platform X on Sunday, crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun said, without offering evidence, that World Liberty Financial had embedded what he described as a “backdoor blacklisting function” in the blockchain-based contracts used for the WLFI tokens. Continue reading...