Man busted for carrying Master Sword from Zelda in the street ( www.theguardian.com )
Putin's War in Ukraine Fuels Income Rise for Russia ( www.newsweek.com )
New data shows that Russia is now a "high-income" country, despite the enforcement of numerous sanctions intended to hurt the economy.
Ukraine war briefing: US to announce $2.3bn military aid package for Kyiv ( www.theguardian.com )
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17193627...
China issues rare earth regulations to further protect domestic supply ( www.reuters.com )
I stayed at a North Korean summer camp. We polished statues and played a game where we destroyed the White House. ( www.businessinsider.com )
Britain’s election could be historic. Here’s what to know. ( www.nbcnews.com )
Negotiated outcome most likely result of Russia-Ukraine war, major poll says ( www.theguardian.com )
In thinktank’s survey of 15 European countries, few respondents believe Ukraine can secure an outright victory
EU plan to impose import duty on cheap goods could dent Shein and Temu ( www.theguardian.com )
The EU is moving forward with plans to impose customs duty on cheap goods in a shift that could hit imports from online retailers and harm a hoped-for London listing by the fast-fashion seller Shein....
Conservatives say Labour rivals heading for record-breaking UK election win ( www.reuters.com )
As always, conservatives don’t live up to their “we’re going to make the economy strong!1” claims. Sadly, the UK Labour is more neoliberalism in action, and so will be promptly voted out next cycle.
EU governments hesitant on Chinese EV tariffs as trade spat escalates ( www.reuters.com )
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/17578625
Hurricane Beryl takes aim at Jamaica as death toll creeps up, destruction widespread ( www.reuters.com )
Hurricane Beryl is over Jamaica right now....
Settlement tracking group says Israel has made largest West Bank land seizure in 3 decades ( apnews.com )
Israel has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decades, a settlement tracking group said Wednesday, a move that could further worsen already soaring tensions linked to the ongoing war in Gaza....
Diamond Shruumz microdosing candies may be linked to a death and nearly 50 illnesses, FDA says ( apnews.com )
Federal health officials are investigating a possible death and dozens of illnesses tied to recalled “microdosing” candies laced with a chemical found in mushrooms and sold online and in vape shops nationwide....