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• POLITICO 的一项调查显示，一家背景深厚的制药公司和保守派评论员 Laura Loomer 试图削弱 Vinay Prasad 博士的影响力，他是参议员 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 的盟友，此前他曾对某些药品定价和监管做法提出批评。 • 报道指称，存在协调一致的社交媒体运动和幕后游说活动，旨在抹黑 Vinay Prasad 的研究和公共卫生评论。 • 制药行业团体和一些患者倡导者对此进行了反击，称 Big Pharma 捍卫其商业模式实属自然，但批评人士警告称，企业支持的压制医学界异见声音的企图正日益增多。

• US 总统批评了 Germany 总理 Friedrich Merz，并提出了从 Italy 和 Spain 撤出 US 军队的可能性。 • 此外，关于结束 fossil fuel 时代的 10 大教训 • 早上好。

独家：活动人士称，在下周的地方和权力下放选举中，女性“代表性严重不足”。活动人士表示，下周全英国选票上的女性代表性将严重不足。研究显示，在地方、市长及权力下放选举中，男性候选人的人数几乎是女性的两倍。民主活动人士指出，各政治派别的男性很可能主导地方政府，由于男女候选人人数的巨大差距，女性在从社会关怀到垃圾清运等议题上的观点将被边缘化。继续阅读...

UK 紧随其后，出口了 675,000 吨，其中大部分垃圾被运往 Turkey、Malaysia 和 Indonesia。Germany 是 2025 年全球最大的塑料垃圾出口国，根据为 Guardian 进行的贸易数据分析，其向海外运送了超过 810,000 吨。根据 Watershed Investigations 和 Basel Action Network 的分析，UK 紧随其后。其出口量超过 675,000 吨，达八年来最高水平，足以装满约 127,000 个货运集装箱。 继续阅读...

媒体大亨在缺席的情况下获得表彰，批评人士对其在 national security law 下被判处 20 年徒刑表示谴责。 被监禁的媒体企业家 Jimmy Lai 因对 Hong Kong 民主运动的贡献，获颁 Deutsche Welle 的 freedom of speech award。 这家 German 公共广播机构周四表示，Lai 将于 6 月 23 日在 Bonn 举行的 DW Global Media Forum 上被缺席授予第 12 届该奖项。 继续阅读...

US 总统的声明是在 German chancellor 发表评论称 US 在冲突中正受到“羞辱”之后发表的。US 总统 Donald Trump 昨晚威胁要减少在 Germany 部署的军队人数，此前 chancellor Friedrich Merz 本周表示 US 正被 Iran “羞辱”。Trump 表示，US 正在“研究和评估可能减少驻 Germany 军队的情况，并将在短期内做出决定”。“Germany 的 Chancellor，Friedrich Merz，认为 Iran 拥有 Nuclear Weapon 是可以接受的。他不知道自己在说什么！如果 Iran 拥有 Nuclear Weapon，整个世界都将沦为人质。我现在正针对 Iran 采取一些其他国家或总统早就该采取的行动。难怪 Germany 在经济以及其他方面表现得如此糟糕！总统 DONALD J. TRUMP” 继续阅读...

US 总统发出的这项威胁是在 Germany 的 Friedrich Merz 暗示 Trump 团队在与 Iran 的谈判中落于下风之后提出的。 Donald Trump 宣布，US 可能会减少在 Germany 部署的驻军人数，就在该国总理称 America 正因 Iran 而遭受“羞辱”的几天后。 在其 Truth Social 平台上的一篇帖文中，US 总统表示，其政府正在“研究并审查可能减少在 Germany 驻军的情况，并将在接下来的短时间内做出决定”。 继续阅读...

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...