UN adds Israel to list of militaries committing violations against children from the BBC
Israeli officials say the move is “shameful” and will “have consequences for Israel’s relations with the UN”.Read More
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US jobs surge casts doubt over interest rate cuts from the BBC
US employers added 272,000 jobs in May which was far higher than economists expected.Read More
The right could win big in Europe – thanks to young people from the BBC
With the voting age lowered to 16 in some parts of the EU, politicians are targeting the youth vote.Read More
UK’s Sunak apologises for leaving D-Day commemorations early from the BBC
Rishi Sunak said that it was a mistake not to stay in France longer to mark the anniversary of the Normandy landings.Read More
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones agrees to liquidate assets to pay Sandy Hook families from NPR Juliana Kim
Alex Jones, who spread lies about the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, has dropped efforts to declare bankruptcy and avoid paying $1.5 billion in damages he owes the victims’ families. (Image credit: Joe Buglewicz) Read More
Homes have popped up on the National Mall – showing they can be built fast and cheap from NPR Laurel Wamsley
From tiny homes to big ones built in hours, the Innovative Housing Showcase highlights ways to make housing more affordable and plentiful — at a time when many Americans struggle to buy a home. (Image credit: Laurel Wamsley) Read More
Would President Biden’s asylum restrictions work? It’s a short-term fix, analysts say from NPR Jasmine Garsd
New measure from the White House intends to curtail high number of immigrants attempting to cross through the Southern border (Image credit: GUILLERMO ARIAS/AFP via Getty Images) Read More
QUIZ: Parents, how much do you know about water safety for kids? from NPR Marielle Segarra
Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in the U.S. Before you take your kids to the pool or the ocean this summer, test your knowledge of drowning prevention and water safety. (Image credit: carlofranco/Getty Images) Read More
Israel’s Netanyahu to address a joint session of Congress on July 24 from NPR Barbara Sprunt
The speech from Israel’s prime minister is likely to be contentious, with some Democratic members of Congress already signaling plans to boycott. (Image credit: Debbie Hill/Pool/AFP via Getty Images) Read More
Unity government is S Africa’s best option – Ramaphosa from the BBC
It would reflect the will of voters and help move the country forward, President Ramaphosa says.Read More