June 27, 2026

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Spain declares arms embargo on Israel– www.yahoo.com

Spain declares arms embargo on Israel– www.yahoo.com

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Solemn Opening of the Parliament of Spain - Wikipedia

Spain declares arms embargo on Israel– www.yahoo.com
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is imposing an arms embargo on Israel as part of an effort to, in his words, “stop the genocide in Gaza.”

The nine measures, which are to come into force immediately, also include a travel ban on people directly involved in what he called a “massacre.”

“Spain will be on the right side of history,” said Sánchez, who has been one of the most outspoken national leaders in his criticism of Israel’s military operations in Gaza.

Other steps include increased humanitarian aid for Gaza, additional funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and a ban on the import of products from Israeli settlements.

Conservative MEP says Tusk surrendered on Mercosur deal– rmx.news

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Conservative MEP says Tusk surrendered on Mercosur deal– rmx.news
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Last week, the European Commission adopted the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, but to enter into force, it must be approved by the EU Parliament and member states in a vote at the EU Council.

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Wednesday that Poland would, of course, vote against it, but he also noted there would be insufficient votes to block the agreement, reports Do Rzeczy.

Ratification of the EU-Mercosur agreement requires the consent of the European Parliament and 15 states representing at least 65% of the EU population. Therefore, to reject the agreement, a so-called blocking minority—a coalition of at least four states representing 35% of the EU population—is necessary.

Law and Justice (PiS) MEP Waldemar Buda says Donald Tusk has simply waved a “white flag” on the matter.

Mexico says it’s cracking down on fuel theft and critics say it underscores the depth of the problem– www.washingtontimes.com

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Mexico says it’s cracking down on fuel theft and critics say it underscores the depth of the problem– www.washingtontimes.com
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Mexico’s top prosecutor said Sunday the government planned to order the arrests of “many more” people – including potentially government officials – involved in fuel theft networks between Mexico and the United States.

Argentina’s Milei suffers landslide defeat in key Buenos Aires election– www.euronews.com

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Argentina’s Milei suffers landslide defeat in key Buenos Aires election– www.euronews.com
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Argentine President Javier Milei suffered a sweeping setback in a key Buenos Aires provincial election on Sunday viewed as a litmus test for how well his libertarian party is set to perform in crucial congressional midterms next month.

The former TV pundit’s recently formed La Libertad Avanza party scored just 34% of the vote in Argentina’s biggest province, losing by a landslide to the left-leaning Peronist opposition who finished with 47% of the vote with the majority of the ballots counted late Sunday.

Milei conceded that his party’s 13-point loss was a “clear defeat.”

“If anyone wants to begin rebuilding and moving forward, the first thing they must do is accept the results,” Milei told his supporters at the party headquarters.

He vowed to “accelerate” his libertarian reforms following the defeat. The 54-year-old has spearheaded a major deregulation drive since taking office in December 2023, slashing public spending and dismissing tens of thousands of public employees.

Zelensky accuses Trump of ‘giving Putin what he wanted’ — RT World News– www.rt.com

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin strikes kills child and hits Kyiv government building in massive drone attack– www.independent.co.uk

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin strikes kills child and hits Kyiv government building in massive drone attack– www.independent.co.uk
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Hopes for peace talks wane as Russia strikes Kyiv

Sunday’s attack is the second mass Russian drone and missile attack to target Kyiv in the span of two weeks, as hopes for peace talks wane.

The attack comes after European leaders pressed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to work to end the war after 26 of Ukraine’s allies pledged to deploy troops as a “reassurance force” for the war-torn country once the fighting ends.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is ready to meet Putin to negotiate a peace agreement, and has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to put punishing sanctions on Russia to push it to end the war.

Israel intensifies Gaza City destruction, bombs another high-rise tower | Israel-Palestine conflict News– www.aljazeera.com

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Israel intensifies Gaza City destruction, bombs another high-rise tower | Israel-Palestine conflict News– www.aljazeera.com
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Israel has destroyed another high-rise in Gaza City, bringing the number of buildings razed during its campaign to seize the largest urban centre in the Gaza Strip to at least 50, according to the Palestinian Civil Defence.

The attack on Al-Ruya Tower on Sunday came as Israeli forces killed at least 65 people across the Gaza Strip, including 49 in the northern part of the besieged enclave.

The Israeli military said it struck Al-Ruya Tower on Sunday after issuing an evacuation threat, forcing residents and displaced families sheltering in makeshift tents in the neighbourhood to flee.

 

Russian Drones Are Flying Over U.S. Weapons Routes in Germany, Officials Say – The New York Times– news.google.com

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  1. Russian Drones Are Flying Over U.S. Weapons Routes in Germany, Officials Say  The New York Times
  2. Cargo ship suspected of carrying Russian spy drones heads towards Vaasa  Yle
  3. German Bases Targeted: Investigation Links Russia’s Shadow Fleet to Covert Drone Operations  UNITED24 Media
  4. Kremlin says report of Russian drones over US weapons routes in Germany looks like fake news  Reuters
  5. Suspected spy ship HAV Dolphin heads to Finland with Polish steel cargo [VIDEO]  TVP World

Massive Russian attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv kills more than a dozen people, Zelenskyy says– www.cbsnews.com

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Kyiv, Ukraine — A massive Russian drone and missile attack hit Ukraine’s capital early Thursday, including a rare strike in the center of the city, killing at least 14 people including three children, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. It was the first major Russian combined attack on Kyiv in weeks, and it comes as U.S.-led peace efforts to end the three-year war struggle to gain traction.

“Already 14 people are known to have been killed as a result of the Russian attack, including 3 children. A horrific and deliberate killing of civilians,” Zelenskyy said in a social media post. “The Russians are not choosing to end the war, only new strikes… It is crucial now that the world responds firmly. Russia must stop this war it started and continues. For the spurning of ceasefire and for the constant Russian attempts to weasel out of negotiations, new strong sanctions are needed. Only this can work. The Russians understand only strength and pressure.”

In addition to the deaths, officials said at least 38 people were wounded in the attack.

Russia launched 598 strike drones and decoys and 31 missiles of different types across the country, according to Ukraine’s Air Force, making it one of the largest attacks since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022.  Ukraine’s forces shot down and neutralized all but 41 of the weapons, its Air Force said.

All UN Security Council members, except US, say famine in Gaza is ‘man-made crisis’ – The Straits Times

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All United Nations Security Council members, except the United States, on Wednesday said the famine in Gaza was a “manmade crisis” and warned that the use of starvation as a weapon of war is banned under international humanitarian law.

In a joint statement, the 14 council members called for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire, the release of all hostages held by Hamas and other groups, a substantive surge of aid throughout Gaza, and for Israel to immediately and unconditionally lift all restrictions on aid delivery.

“Famine in Gaza must be stopped immediately,” they said.

“Time is of the essence. The humanitarian emergency must be addressed without delay and Israel must reverse course.”

Gaza City and surrounding areas are officially suffering from famine, and it will likely spread,

a global hunger monitor determined

 on Aug 22.