Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Mike Johnson Is a Theocratic Fascist
‘Pathological Liar’ & ‘Authoritarian’: Bernie Torches Trump in Fiery Texas Speech…
Jun 28, 2026 | Sen. Bernie Sanders delivered a blistering attack on Donald Trump during a Democratic event in Texas, branding the former president a "pathological liar" and an "authoritarian." In a fiery speech, Sanders accused Trump of undermining democratic institutions and warned voters about the future of American democracy if he returns to power.
The sharp criticism drew loud reactions from the crowd and quickly sparked debate online, with supporters and critics clashing over Sanders' explosive remarks. Watch the full speech and see the moment Bernie unloaded on Trump in one of his most forceful attacks yet.
Bernie Sanders is the man Americans need to lead them. He is a thoroughly decent man.
As for Trump, stop complaining about him! Do something about him! Kick the MFer out of office and incarcerate him! The man is rotting from the head down anyway; so, let him rot in prison! — © Mark Alexander
The sharp criticism drew loud reactions from the crowd and quickly sparked debate online, with supporters and critics clashing over Sanders' explosive remarks. Watch the full speech and see the moment Bernie unloaded on Trump in one of his most forceful attacks yet.
Bernie Sanders is the man Americans need to lead them. He is a thoroughly decent man.
As for Trump, stop complaining about him! Do something about him! Kick the MFer out of office and incarcerate him! The man is rotting from the head down anyway; so, let him rot in prison! — © Mark Alexander
Justices Expand Trump’s Power to Fire Officials
THE NEW YORK TIMES: In twin rulings, the Supreme Court affirmed the Fed’s independence and said its leaders could not be fired at will, but said President Trump could fire other independent regulators for any reason.
In a major expansion of presidential authority, the Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for President Trump to fire independent government regulators despite federal laws meant to protect their jobs. But the justices carved out an exception for the Federal Reserve, preventing the president from immediately removing one governor, Lisa D. Cook, from the powerful central bank.
The court’s 6-to-3 ruling to broadly allow the firings, with the three liberal justices dissenting, represented a significant shift in power from Congress to the president, and could drastically change the federal government’s structure by giving the president more control over independent agencies.
The case tested whether Mr. Trump could oust Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, a Democratic member of the Federal Trade Commission, simply because she did not align with his agenda, despite a law that says the president can remove commissioners only for “inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.”
But the decision has implications for more than two dozen agencies — including those charged with protecting consumers, workers, the environment and nuclear safety — that have traditionally been insulated from presidential control. » | Ann E. Marimow | Reporting from Washington | Monday, June 29, 2026
Watch the short NYT video here.
How smart can those on the Supreme Court be, deciding as they have, to give a president who happens to be a convicted criminal, a president who is out to destroy democracy and turn his country into a full-on autocracy, even more powers to achieve his nefarious goals? — © Mark Alexander
In a major expansion of presidential authority, the Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for President Trump to fire independent government regulators despite federal laws meant to protect their jobs. But the justices carved out an exception for the Federal Reserve, preventing the president from immediately removing one governor, Lisa D. Cook, from the powerful central bank.
The court’s 6-to-3 ruling to broadly allow the firings, with the three liberal justices dissenting, represented a significant shift in power from Congress to the president, and could drastically change the federal government’s structure by giving the president more control over independent agencies.
The case tested whether Mr. Trump could oust Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, a Democratic member of the Federal Trade Commission, simply because she did not align with his agenda, despite a law that says the president can remove commissioners only for “inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.”
But the decision has implications for more than two dozen agencies — including those charged with protecting consumers, workers, the environment and nuclear safety — that have traditionally been insulated from presidential control. » | Ann E. Marimow | Reporting from Washington | Monday, June 29, 2026
How smart can those on the Supreme Court be, deciding as they have, to give a president who happens to be a convicted criminal, a president who is out to destroy democracy and turn his country into a full-on autocracy, even more powers to achieve his nefarious goals? — © Mark Alexander
Monaco : une forte explosion fait au moins trois blessés dont deux en urgence absolue, un suspect en fuite
LE FIGARO : L’explosion, qui s’est produite dans un immeuble résidentiel le long de la frontière avec la France, a fait trois blessés d’une même famille ukrainienne. L’un d’eux est l’oligarque Vadim Ermolaev. Un homme est en fuite.
Une importante explosion a retenti ce lundi soir dans la principauté de Monaco, a appris Le Figaro de source policière. Les faits ont eu lieu peu avant 21 heures, rue Révérend Père Louis Frolla, ajoute la même source. Le gouvernement monégasque a fait état d’au moins trois blessés dont deux graves dans cette explosion survenue à côté de la place des Moulins. Il s’agit « vraisemblablement d’un attentat », a déclaré à l’AFP le chef du gouvernement, Christophe Mirmand.
Le procureur de Monaco Thibault Stéphane a, de son côté, confirmé au Figaro que deux personnes étaient en état d’urgence absolue, ainsi qu’une dont le pronostic vital n’était pas engagé. « J’étais en train de jouer au tennis avec mes copains, on a entendu un énorme “boum” suivi d’une sirène stridente », raconte James, 12 ans, encore sous le choc. « Tous les parents ont appelé car ils étaient très inquiets », relate-t-il en suivant son oncle, entre les rues barricadées par les rubans de police. » | Par Lise Tavelet, Le Figaro Nice Maxime Dubernet de Boscq | mardi 30 juin 2026
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Monaco parcel bomb blast severely wounds Ukrainian oligarch: Source says Vadym Yermolaiev was one of two adults left with life-threatening injuries after apartment blast on Monday »
Une importante explosion a retenti ce lundi soir dans la principauté de Monaco, a appris Le Figaro de source policière. Les faits ont eu lieu peu avant 21 heures, rue Révérend Père Louis Frolla, ajoute la même source. Le gouvernement monégasque a fait état d’au moins trois blessés dont deux graves dans cette explosion survenue à côté de la place des Moulins. Il s’agit « vraisemblablement d’un attentat », a déclaré à l’AFP le chef du gouvernement, Christophe Mirmand.
Le procureur de Monaco Thibault Stéphane a, de son côté, confirmé au Figaro que deux personnes étaient en état d’urgence absolue, ainsi qu’une dont le pronostic vital n’était pas engagé. « J’étais en train de jouer au tennis avec mes copains, on a entendu un énorme “boum” suivi d’une sirène stridente », raconte James, 12 ans, encore sous le choc. « Tous les parents ont appelé car ils étaient très inquiets », relate-t-il en suivant son oncle, entre les rues barricadées par les rubans de police. » | Par Lise Tavelet, Le Figaro Nice Maxime Dubernet de Boscq | mardi 30 juin 2026
ALSO READ:
Monaco parcel bomb blast severely wounds Ukrainian oligarch: Source says Vadym Yermolaiev was one of two adults left with life-threatening injuries after apartment blast on Monday »
Mamdani Joins the New York City Pride March during LGBTQ+ Pride Month
‘Love Who You Want to Love’: PM Mark Carney Speaks about LGBTQ+ Rights at Toronto Pride
Love whomsoever you want to love. A radical concept? Maybe! An enlightened concept? Certainly! Coming from a great prime minister? Definitely! Should other countries take note? You bet! Are Canadians lucky to have such a great prime minister? Without a doubt! — © Mark Alexander
Monday, June 29, 2026
Maurizio Pollini - Brahms: Piano Concerto n. 2 in B-flat, op. 83
Feb 25, 2023 | Johannes Brahms: Piano Concerto in B-flat major, op. 83 (1881)
Maurizio Pollini (piano), Christian Thielemann (conductor), Statskapelle Dresden. Live from the Semperoper, Dresden (01/2013).
Maurizio Pollini (piano), Christian Thielemann (conductor), Statskapelle Dresden. Live from the Semperoper, Dresden (01/2013).
Donald Trump Has Dug His Own Grave | Steve Schmidt
“Donald Trump is ‘un-American’.” Should we be surprised? His mother was Scottish; and his father had his roots in Germany. Because of family wealth, Trump has never had to have anything much to do with average Americans. So why should we be surprised by the fact that Trump is atypical of Americans in his thinking? He has probably rarely, if ever, mixed with average Americans in his life. The man is a unicum. — © Mark Alexander
Rückschlag für Trump: FED-Vorständin Lisa Cook bleibt im Amt
Penelope Keith, Star of The Good Life and To the Manor Born, Dies Aged 86
THE GUARDIAN: A familiar face on TV and the stage, Keith was made a dame in 2014 for her services to the arts and charities
This screenshot is from this Guardian article. | Penelope Keith in 2015. Photograph: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
Penelope Keith, best known for starring in sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died aged 86.
A statement on behalf of her family said: “We are deeply saddened to announce that Dame Penelope Keith died peacefully whilst living with cancer at her home in Surrey where she had lived for more than 50 years.
“The family is grateful for the care and support she received throughout her treatments, and ask that their privacy be respected at this time.”
Felicity Kendal paid tribute to her Good Life co-star, saying: “I am deeply saddened to hear of my friend Penelope’s death. The shows I worked on with her were such special times in our lives and demonstrated her comic genius. My heart goes out to her beloved Rodney at this time – theirs was a great love story and partnership. She was a joy to know and work with, and she will be much missed.” » | Alexi Duggins | Monday, June 29, 2026
Penelope Keith: A life in pictures »
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Penelope Keith: the most spectacular sitcom snob ever to grace our screens: In The Good Life, To the Manor Born and beyond, the star played domineering snobs with pinpoint comic timing – yet she still made them feel like old friends. No one will do it better »
Penelope Keith, best known for starring in sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died aged 86.
A statement on behalf of her family said: “We are deeply saddened to announce that Dame Penelope Keith died peacefully whilst living with cancer at her home in Surrey where she had lived for more than 50 years.
“The family is grateful for the care and support she received throughout her treatments, and ask that their privacy be respected at this time.”
Felicity Kendal paid tribute to her Good Life co-star, saying: “I am deeply saddened to hear of my friend Penelope’s death. The shows I worked on with her were such special times in our lives and demonstrated her comic genius. My heart goes out to her beloved Rodney at this time – theirs was a great love story and partnership. She was a joy to know and work with, and she will be much missed.” » | Alexi Duggins | Monday, June 29, 2026
Penelope Keith: A life in pictures »
ALSO READ:
Penelope Keith: the most spectacular sitcom snob ever to grace our screens: In The Good Life, To the Manor Born and beyond, the star played domineering snobs with pinpoint comic timing – yet she still made them feel like old friends. No one will do it better »
Argentine: Javier Milei nomme un nouveau chef du cabinet des ministres
LE FIGARO : Contrairement à son prédécesseur, partisan de la confrontation plus que de la négociation et peu expérimenté en politique, Diego Santilli pourrait apporter un certain sens du consensus.
Le président argentin Javier Milei a nommé dimanche Diego Santilli chef du cabinet des ministres, en remplacement de Manuel Adorni qui a démissionné après avoir admis un mensonge sur sa déclaration de patrimoine.
« Ici, aux côtés du nouveau chef du cabinet des ministres Diego Santilli et la secrétaire générale de la présidence Karina Milei, nous définissons les grandes lignes pour une transition ordonnée de la fonction. La prestation de serment aura lieu mardi à 16H00 », a annoncé M. Milei sur son compte X. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | lundi 29 juin 2026
Le président argentin Javier Milei a nommé dimanche Diego Santilli chef du cabinet des ministres, en remplacement de Manuel Adorni qui a démissionné après avoir admis un mensonge sur sa déclaration de patrimoine.
« Ici, aux côtés du nouveau chef du cabinet des ministres Diego Santilli et la secrétaire générale de la présidence Karina Milei, nous définissons les grandes lignes pour une transition ordonnée de la fonction. La prestation de serment aura lieu mardi à 16H00 », a annoncé M. Milei sur son compte X. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | lundi 29 juin 2026
Trump kündigt Treffen mit Iran in Doha an – Teheran spricht von freigegebenen Vermögen
BERLINER ZEITUNG: US-Präsident Trump kündigt für Dienstag neue Verhandlungen mit Teheran in Katar an. Irans Präsident spricht derweil von der baldigen Freigabe von Milliarden eingefrorener Gelder.
Die USA und der Iran wollen ihre Gespräche nach Angaben von US-Präsident Donald Trump am Dienstag in Katars Hauptstadt Doha fortsetzen. „Der Iran hat um ein Treffen gebeten. Es findet morgen in Doha statt“, schrieb Trump am Montag auf seiner Plattform Truth Social. Aus Teheran wurde die Ankündigung jedoch nicht bestätigt.
Der iranische Vizeaußenminister Kasem Gharibabadi erklärte laut der staatlichen Nachrichtenagentur Irna zudem, Berichte über technische Gespräche der Arbeitsgruppen in Doha seien „nicht bestätigt“. Konsultationen mit Katar liefen wie gewohnt weiter.
Die Sprecherin des Weißen Hauses, Karoline Leavitt, teilte dem Sender Fox News derweil mit, Trumps Sondergesandter Steve Witkoff und sein Schwiegersohn Jared Kushner würden zu hochrangigen Treffen nach Doha reisen. » | Sophie Barkey | Montag, 29. Juni 2026
Die USA und der Iran wollen ihre Gespräche nach Angaben von US-Präsident Donald Trump am Dienstag in Katars Hauptstadt Doha fortsetzen. „Der Iran hat um ein Treffen gebeten. Es findet morgen in Doha statt“, schrieb Trump am Montag auf seiner Plattform Truth Social. Aus Teheran wurde die Ankündigung jedoch nicht bestätigt.
Der iranische Vizeaußenminister Kasem Gharibabadi erklärte laut der staatlichen Nachrichtenagentur Irna zudem, Berichte über technische Gespräche der Arbeitsgruppen in Doha seien „nicht bestätigt“. Konsultationen mit Katar liefen wie gewohnt weiter.
Die Sprecherin des Weißen Hauses, Karoline Leavitt, teilte dem Sender Fox News derweil mit, Trumps Sondergesandter Steve Witkoff und sein Schwiegersohn Jared Kushner würden zu hochrangigen Treffen nach Doha reisen. » | Sophie Barkey | Montag, 29. Juni 2026
Corey Brettschneider on Trump’s Blatant Destruction of the Constitution and Lessons from History
ANTHONY DAVIS can be supported on Patreon here.
Here is a selection of Corey Brettschneider’s articles which have appeared in the Guardian.
It astonishes me to observe how WEAK and SUBSERVIENT Americans are. They just lie down and play dead! I would have expected more SPUNK and DETERMINATION from them to put a stop to Trump’s CORRUPTION and DESTRUCTION of the POLITICAL SYSTEM and WAY OF LIFE. But Americans have turned out to be WEAKLINGS, satisfied for their country to be RAPED, PILLAGED, and PLUNDERED. It’s truly quite astonishing! — © Mark Alexander
„Inkompetenz und dreiste, unverhohlene Korruption“: Ex-Präsident Joe Biden rechnet mit Donald Trump ab
TAGESSPIEGEL: Korruption, Nato-Zerstörung, Kapitolsturm-Verklärung – Trump habe die USA in eine dunkle Zeit geführt, sagte Biden. Auch Bernie Sanders meldet sich zu Wort.
Der ehemalige US-Präsident Joe Biden hat bei einem Auftritt kein gutes Haar an seinem Nachfolger Donald Trump gelassen. Bei einem Benefizabend der US-Demokraten am Samstag im Bundesstaat Maryland warf Biden Trump Inkompetenz und Korruption vor und sprach von einer „dunklen Zeit“ für die USA.
Als Beispiel nannte Biden unter anderem Trumps „absichtliche Deformation und Zerstörung der Nato“, dessen Präferenz für Russlands Machthaber Putin gegenüber US-Alliierten, die Begnadigung und Verklärung der Kapitolstürmer vom 6. Januar 2021 und den Fall des nun algenüberwucherten Reflection Pool in der Hauptstadt Washington, D.C.. „Was für ein Verlierer“, sagte Biden. » | Tagesspiegel | Montag, 29. Juni 2026
Starmer Is Out: Can Burnham Bring New Hope to Britain? | Peter Oborne | MEE Opinion
Jun 24, 2026 | Peter Oborne, associate editor at Middle East Eye, argues that after years of failed policies at home and abroad, the UK needs a different kind of prime minister.
Oborne says that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer attempted to emulate former Prime Minister Tony Blair by turning against the Labour left and cultivating relationships with billionaires.
He argues that Andy Burnham could succeed by embracing a different style of politics. “So long as he remembers to govern in the interests of ordinary people and not billionaires; to keep his integrity, resist blandishments and be himself, Burnham stands a chance of succeeding when so many have failed,” Oborne says.
Although I was never one of Starmer’s greatest fans, this synopsis should not be construed as necessarily reflecting my own views. These views are Peter Oborne’s and should therefore be received as such. As for Andy Burnham, I know far too little about him yet to have any strong views on him or his abilities. — © Mark Alexander
Oborne says that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer attempted to emulate former Prime Minister Tony Blair by turning against the Labour left and cultivating relationships with billionaires.
He argues that Andy Burnham could succeed by embracing a different style of politics. “So long as he remembers to govern in the interests of ordinary people and not billionaires; to keep his integrity, resist blandishments and be himself, Burnham stands a chance of succeeding when so many have failed,” Oborne says.
Although I was never one of Starmer’s greatest fans, this synopsis should not be construed as necessarily reflecting my own views. These views are Peter Oborne’s and should therefore be received as such. As for Andy Burnham, I know far too little about him yet to have any strong views on him or his abilities. — © Mark Alexander
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Hubschrauber von Ölkonzern Aramco stürzt in Saudi-Arabien ab: 14 Tote
BERLINER ZEITUNG: In der saudi-arabischen Ölhafenstadt Ras Tanura ist ein Hubschrauber des staatlichen Ölkonzerns Saudi Aramco abgestürzt. Alle 14 Insassen kamen ums Leben.
Beim Absturz eines Hubschraubers des saudi-arabischen Ölkonzerns Saudi Aramco sind 14 Menschen ums Leben gekommen. Das Unglück habe sich am Sonntagmorgen gegen 6 Uhr Ortszeit in Ras Tanura an der Ostküste des Landes ereignet, teilte das saudische Energieministerium laut der staatlichen Nachrichtenagentur SPA mit. Bei den Todesopfern handle es sich ausschließlich um saudische Staatsbürger.
Die Ursache des Absturzes sei zunächst unklar, hieß es weiter. Die zuständigen Behörden hätten Untersuchungen eingeleitet. Das Energieministerium sprach den Angehörigen der Opfer sein Beileid aus. » | Sophie Barkey | Sonntag, 28. Juni 2026
Beim Absturz eines Hubschraubers des saudi-arabischen Ölkonzerns Saudi Aramco sind 14 Menschen ums Leben gekommen. Das Unglück habe sich am Sonntagmorgen gegen 6 Uhr Ortszeit in Ras Tanura an der Ostküste des Landes ereignet, teilte das saudische Energieministerium laut der staatlichen Nachrichtenagentur SPA mit. Bei den Todesopfern handle es sich ausschließlich um saudische Staatsbürger.
Die Ursache des Absturzes sei zunächst unklar, hieß es weiter. Die zuständigen Behörden hätten Untersuchungen eingeleitet. Das Energieministerium sprach den Angehörigen der Opfer sein Beileid aus. » | Sophie Barkey | Sonntag, 28. Juni 2026
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Le détroit d’Ormuz au centre de la première visite du sultan d’Oman en France
LE FIGARO : ANALYSE - À la faveur des guerres au Yémen et en Iran, Paris a redécouvert les capacités médiatrices d’un sultanat, qui facilita la libération d’otages détenus par les rebelles houthistes yéménites et par Téhéran.
« Pas de droits de péage à Ormuz , comme le réclame l’Iran, mais peut-être le paiement de services », confie un diplomate omanais. Le sultan d’Oman, Haïtham Ben Tariq, attendu ce dimanche pour une visite officielle en France, devra clarifier devant Emmanuel Macron la position de son pays, acteur clé dans la crise entre l’Iran et les États-Unis. Cette visite, la première d’un chef d’État omanais depuis 1989, marque le réchauffement des relations avec la France, qui marginalisa pendant longtemps ce petit pays du sud de la péninsule arabique, réputé pour l’efficacité de ses médiations dans les crises.
Devant son hôte, qu’il reçoit lundi à l’Élysée pour un déjeuner avant de participer tous les deux à un forum d’affaires, Emmanuel Macron plaidera pour la réouverture « libre et sans condition » du détroit d’Ormuz, alors que ce week-end Téhéran et les États-Unis se sont attaqués, la République islamique répétant que la gestion d’Ormuz après la guerre ne ressemblera pas à celle d’avant le conflit.
Que veut dire faire payer des « services » aux navires qui traverseraient ce point de passage stratégique pour l’économie mondiale ? « Ces services ne seraient ni pour nous ni pour l’Iran exclusivement, mais partagés avec les autres pays du Golfe, parlons-en tous ensemble », explique le diplomate omanais. » | Par Georges Malbrunot | dimanche 28 juin 2026
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Giovanni Siracusa: How to Cook Eggplant Caponata: Sicily-in-a-pan!
January 17, 2026 | We are taking a ride down to Sicily today to make the ultimate eggplant caponata.
If you have ever wondered how to cook eggplant so it’s perfectly full of flavor, this is the video you’ve been waiting for. I’m going to show you exactly how to make homemade caponata the traditional way.
This authentic eggplant dish is a Sicilian staple found alongside fresh arancini and bread. It's the perfect Italian appetizer or side dish that brings the Mediterranean to your kitchen.
Whatever you do, don’t buy caponata in a can! This one-pot recipe is a naturally vegan and vegetarian dish, making it a fantastic option for anyone looking for plant-based Italian recipes.
Once you see how simple it is to make, you’ll never go back to store-bought. The magic of this recipe is the "agrodolce" flavor (sweet and sour).
It actually tastes much better the next day! I’ll show you exactly how to store it in a jar for the perfect healthy snack ready all week long.
If you have ever wondered how to cook eggplant so it’s perfectly full of flavor, this is the video you’ve been waiting for. I’m going to show you exactly how to make homemade caponata the traditional way.
This authentic eggplant dish is a Sicilian staple found alongside fresh arancini and bread. It's the perfect Italian appetizer or side dish that brings the Mediterranean to your kitchen.
Whatever you do, don’t buy caponata in a can! This one-pot recipe is a naturally vegan and vegetarian dish, making it a fantastic option for anyone looking for plant-based Italian recipes.
Once you see how simple it is to make, you’ll never go back to store-bought. The magic of this recipe is the "agrodolce" flavor (sweet and sour).
It actually tastes much better the next day! I’ll show you exactly how to store it in a jar for the perfect healthy snack ready all week long.
12 Études, Op. 25: No. 1 in A-Flat Major "Aeolian Harp" | Shura Cherkassky
How Nazi Germany Invented Television Propaganda I SLICE History | Full Documentary
Jun 28, 2025 | Long before television became a household staple in the 1950s, Nazi Germany was already experimenting with live broadcasts and state-controlled programming. From news reports and entertainment shows to propaganda and speeches, the Third Reich built one of the world's earliest television networks. Thanks to newly uncovered archives, this documentary reveals a forgotten chapter in media history and offers a rare glimpse into everyday television under Hitler's regime.
Documentary: Television Under the Swastika*
Directed by Michael Kloft
Production: Spiegel TV (1999)
FYI: The original, Das Fernsehen unter dem Hakenkreuz, was in German.
Documentary: Television Under the Swastika*
Directed by Michael Kloft
Production: Spiegel TV (1999)
FYI: The original, Das Fernsehen unter dem Hakenkreuz, was in German.
Waleed Asadi: A Dish that Proves Great Food Doesn't Need Much | Fattet Hummus | فتّة حمّص
Jun 28, 2026 | Some of the most memorable meals aren't built around expensive ingredients; they're built around the staples that have filled our pantries for generations. Fattet hummus is one of those dishes.
Fattet hummus combines chickpeas, yogurt, tahini, and crunchy old bread into a breakfast that's far greater than the sum of its parts.
I love simple things and this is by far the most exemplary dish that shows how 4 basic ingredients can be transformed into something not just tasty, but beautiful as well.
Click here for the full recipe.
Waleed’s very own selection of spices can be found here. Don’t forget to use the code ZAWI10 for 10% off your first order.
Waleed’s favourite Lebanese olive oil, Les Cousines, can be found here. Don’t forget to use Waleed’s very own special introductory code for 15% off your first order.
Fattet hummus combines chickpeas, yogurt, tahini, and crunchy old bread into a breakfast that's far greater than the sum of its parts.
I love simple things and this is by far the most exemplary dish that shows how 4 basic ingredients can be transformed into something not just tasty, but beautiful as well.
Click here for the full recipe.
Waleed’s very own selection of spices can be found here. Don’t forget to use the code ZAWI10 for 10% off your first order.
Waleed’s favourite Lebanese olive oil, Les Cousines, can be found here. Don’t forget to use Waleed’s very own special introductory code for 15% off your first order.
Islam in Spain: The Unfinished History Still Dividing Spain | Beyond Borders
Jun 25, 2026 | Islam in Spain and the unfinished history still dividing the country is the subject of our latest Beyond Borders documentary. Who owns the legacy of Al-Andalus, and what does it mean for Spain's identity today and tomorrow?
From the Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces of Granada to the ancient mosques of Algeciras, as the far-right VOX party bans Arabic in schools, Spanish converts rebuild Muslim communities, and engineers restore thousand-year-old Moorish water channels to fight the climate crisis. Spain isn't just remembering its Islamic past. It turns out it might need it more than ever.
From the Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces of Granada to the ancient mosques of Algeciras, as the far-right VOX party bans Arabic in schools, Spanish converts rebuild Muslim communities, and engineers restore thousand-year-old Moorish water channels to fight the climate crisis. Spain isn't just remembering its Islamic past. It turns out it might need it more than ever.
Family of Death: The Fall of Syria’s Mass-Murderer Dynasty | ENDEVR Documentary
Geburtstag der USA – 250 Jahre Unabhängigkeit | Terra X
Jun 28, 2026 | Am 4. Juli feiern die USA ihren Independence Day – doch wie wurde aus 13 britischen Kolonien eine der mächtigsten Nationen der Welt? Zum 250. Jubiläum der amerikanischen Unabhängigkeit gibt Terra X History einen detaillierten Einblick in die bewegte Entstehungsgeschichte der Vereinigten Staaten: von den ersten Siedlungen über die Amerikanische Revolution bis zur Unabhängigkeitserklärung und der bis heute bestehenden Verfassung mit ihren großen Ideen von Freiheit, Demokratie und Gleichheit – doch wie viel hat davon heute noch Bestand und wie belastbar ist die amerikanische Demokratie heute noch?
Dieses Video ist eine Produktion des ZDF, in Zusammenarbeit mit Bilderfest.
Team:
Autor: Florian Breier
Schnitt: Moritz Krause
Kamera: Frank Becht, Moritz Frisch
Grafik:Kathi Weiss
Sprecher:Tillman Graach
Dieses Video ist eine Produktion des ZDF, in Zusammenarbeit mit Bilderfest.
Team:
Autor: Florian Breier
Schnitt: Moritz Krause
Kamera: Frank Becht, Moritz Frisch
Grafik:Kathi Weiss
Sprecher:Tillman Graach
La mystérieuse fortune du roi Charles III, objet de fantasmes des Britanniques
LE FIGARO : RÉCIT - Dans le cadre d’une « opération transparence », le souverain britannique a publié pour la première fois sa feuille d’impôts et le Palais a fait un point détaillé sur les finances de la Couronne.
C’est une petite révolution au sein de la monarchie britannique, un exercice qui prend le vent de l’époque. Pour la première fois dans l’histoire de la Couronne, le roi Charles III a publié sa feuille d’impôts. Une démarche qui s’inscrit dans « le cadre de l’engagement de la Maison royale en faveur de la transparence », a fait savoir le Palais. Et plus largement sur fond d’une indispensable modernisation de l’institution, si elle veut passer les décennies qui viennent sans être trop secouée.
L’initiative, insiste-t-on, vient du roi lui-même. Le souverain n’est en rien obligé de révéler sa charge fiscale. Légalement, il n’est même pas tenu de payer des impôts. Mais, depuis une décision d’Elizabeth II de 1993, le souverain britannique paie volontairement des impôts sur ses revenus privés. La reine n’avait toutefois pas révélé leur montant. Depuis son accession au trône en septembre 2022, Charles III s’est donc acquitté de plus de 30 millions de livres de taxes. Pour le dernier exercice, 2024-2025, il a ainsi payé 12,9 millions de livres. Le prince William, héritier du trône, a lui payé plus de 20 millions de livres sur la même période. Ces annonces ont été faites en même temps que la publication d’un rapport récapitulant les diverses sources de financement de la Couronne, et exposant ses comptes financiers annuels. » | Par Arnaud De La Grange, correspondant à Londres | dimanche 28 juin 2026
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Jun 27, 2026 | "Now Netanyahu has failed. Iran was not broken. Arab countries now realise that relying on Israel is a death sentence."
In this episode of UNAPOLOGETIC, we sat down in studio with Mustafa Barghouti, Palestinian physician, leader of the Palestinian National Initiative and co-founder of the Palestinian Medical Relief Society. Barghouti argues that Israel's two strategic goals, imperial domination of the Middle East and normalisation with Arab states, have both collapsed, and that this marks the beginning of its decline.
Across the conversation he sets out the scale of the atrocity in Gaza, the slow strangulation of life in the West Bank, and the transformation of Israeli society towards what he describes as fascism. He explains why the regional war with Iran ended in strategic failure for Netanyahu, why Oslo and the 2005 Gaza disengagement were traps rather than concessions, and why he refuses to accept any framing that places oppressor and oppressed on equal footing.
Barghouti also turns to the question of survival and resistance, from the 90 midwives employed in the first weeks of the war to the clinics rebuilt multiple times under bombardment and makes the case that Palestine has become the global measure of commitment to justice. Despite everything, he ends on a note of defiance and hope.
UNAPOLOGETIC is hosted by Ashfaaq Carim.
In this episode of UNAPOLOGETIC, we sat down in studio with Mustafa Barghouti, Palestinian physician, leader of the Palestinian National Initiative and co-founder of the Palestinian Medical Relief Society. Barghouti argues that Israel's two strategic goals, imperial domination of the Middle East and normalisation with Arab states, have both collapsed, and that this marks the beginning of its decline.
Across the conversation he sets out the scale of the atrocity in Gaza, the slow strangulation of life in the West Bank, and the transformation of Israeli society towards what he describes as fascism. He explains why the regional war with Iran ended in strategic failure for Netanyahu, why Oslo and the 2005 Gaza disengagement were traps rather than concessions, and why he refuses to accept any framing that places oppressor and oppressed on equal footing.
Barghouti also turns to the question of survival and resistance, from the 90 midwives employed in the first weeks of the war to the clinics rebuilt multiple times under bombardment and makes the case that Palestine has become the global measure of commitment to justice. Despite everything, he ends on a note of defiance and hope.
UNAPOLOGETIC is hosted by Ashfaaq Carim.
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TK & Carlos (Tarlos) | Hold My Hand
What could be more beautiful than seeing two men walking down the road holding hands? I remember when I first went to work in Saudi Arabia, I saw this for the very first time. Naturally, at the start I was shocked; I had never seen anything like that before. But I soon came to realise and understand the beauty of it.
In Saudi culture, it is not supposed to be sexual—though, on the quiet, it can be, of course—but a bond between Muslim brothers. Each case is different, of course, I am sure of that. Western men, by contrast, are far too emotionally inhibited and uptight for this. That is such a pity. Especially in a western world which is so divided and split.
For queers, of course, it would be a significant move forward and a step in the right direction, to see men holding hands walking down the street. Society has a long way to go before hang-ups are ironed out. — © Mark Alexander
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TAGESSPIEGEL: Gadi Eisenkot hat seinem Land als Soldat auf vielen Posten gedient. Jetzt fordert der Oppositionspolitiker Premier Netanjahu bei den Wahlen heraus. Seine Chancen stehen nicht schlecht.
Gadi Eisenkot weiß, was Krieg bedeutet. Er hat als einfacher Soldat ebenso wie als hoher Militär viele Schlachten für Israel geschlagen. Der pensionierte General hat seinem Land gedient, wie es immer etwas verklausuliert formuliert wird, wenn ein Feind bekämpft wird.
Aber Eisenkot kennt auch die Opferseite. Hat selbst erfahren, wie schnell und schmerzvoll ein Krieg Leid über eine Familie bringen kann. Und was es heißt, einen geliebten Menschen zu verlieren. » | Von Christian Böhme | Samstag, 27. Juni 2026
Hungary Holds First Post-Orban Budapest Pride March
DW: Tens of thousands packed Budapest's streets despite scorching heat. Former right-wing leader Viktor Orban tried to ban the march last year as part of a wider LGBTQ+ crackdown.
Tens of thousands braved the scorching temperatures to celebrate the Budapest Pride parade on Saturday, the first since the election defeat of Viktor Orban, who tried to ban the event last year.
"I think the situation is getting better and better, mainly because of the change in government," 18-year-old Petra Toth, who was attending her first Pride with her girlfriend, told AFP.
In April, pro-EU conservative Prime Minister Peter Magyar and his Tisza party won a landslide victory, ending Orban's 16 years in power.
Orban's government was widely regarded as having some of the European Union's most restrictive LGBTQ+ policies. » | Emmy Sasipornkarn with AFP, AP, Reuters | Saturday, June 27, 2026
Hungarians turn out in thousands for first Pride march since Viktor Orbán was voted out: Far-right former prime minister had sought to outlaw event among other anti-LGBTQ+ policies »
Tens of thousands braved the scorching temperatures to celebrate the Budapest Pride parade on Saturday, the first since the election defeat of Viktor Orban, who tried to ban the event last year.
"I think the situation is getting better and better, mainly because of the change in government," 18-year-old Petra Toth, who was attending her first Pride with her girlfriend, told AFP.
In April, pro-EU conservative Prime Minister Peter Magyar and his Tisza party won a landslide victory, ending Orban's 16 years in power.
Orban's government was widely regarded as having some of the European Union's most restrictive LGBTQ+ policies. » | Emmy Sasipornkarn with AFP, AP, Reuters | Saturday, June 27, 2026
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It is heartening to observe Tucker Carlson’s awakening! Current American politics stinks. (But Americans don’t seem to realise it yet.) Fox News is the source of all poison! — © Mark Alexander
Donald Trump dévoile un nouveau passeport américain avec sa photo, une première pour un président en exercice
LE FIGARO : Le président des États-Unis a publié vendredi l’image d’un nouveau passeport américain en édition limitée sur lequel figure son portrait, édité à l’occasion du 250e anniversaire de la Déclaration d’indépendance des États-Unis.
Donald Trump a dévoilé vendredi l'image d'un nouveau passeport américain en édition limitée sur lequel figure son portrait, édité à l'occasion du 250e anniversaire de la Déclaration d'indépendance des États-Unis. « Le nouveau passeport des États-Unis qui dit “Bienvenue, mais soyez sages !” », a-t-il écrit dans un message publié sur sa plateforme Truth Social.
L'image montre le président américain au regard noir, appuyé sur son bureau avec sa signature et derrière le texte de la Déclaration d'indépendance. Elle semble s'inspirer d'un portrait réalisé par le photographe de la Maison-Blanche Daniel Torok. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | samedi 27 juin 2026
Grand Dieu ! Quel malheur ! On ne peut que plaindre ces Américains contraints de parcourir le monde avec la grimace de Trump qui leur brûle la poche ! 😊 — © Mark Alexander
The Rise of the Third Reich | Full Documentary
March 19, 2025 | Explore the chilling rise of the Third Reich in this gripping documentary, tracing Germany’s journey from the devastation of World War I to the horrors of Nazi rule.
Uncover how a nation crippled by economic despair and political instability became fertile ground for Adolf Hitler's radical ideology.
Through powerful storytelling, rare footage, and expert analysis, witness how propaganda, fear, and ambition manipulated a nation, leading to the creation of one of history’s most ruthless dictatorships and a tragic descent into war and genocide.
Contributors: Lisa Pine, Guy Walters, Mick Sumner
Director: Sarah Findley
This all sounds very similar to what has been, and still is, going on across the Pond right now! — © Mark Alexander
Uncover how a nation crippled by economic despair and political instability became fertile ground for Adolf Hitler's radical ideology.
Through powerful storytelling, rare footage, and expert analysis, witness how propaganda, fear, and ambition manipulated a nation, leading to the creation of one of history’s most ruthless dictatorships and a tragic descent into war and genocide.
Contributors: Lisa Pine, Guy Walters, Mick Sumner
Director: Sarah Findley
This all sounds very similar to what has been, and still is, going on across the Pond right now! — © Mark Alexander
Hitlers Verwalter: Die geheime Macht des Martin Bormann | ZDFinfo Doku
Feb 25, 2026 | Martin Bormann - Hitlers Privatsekretär. Im Hintergrund zieht er die Fäden, kontrolliert den Zugang zum Diktator. Der notorische Schürzenjäger wird nach dem Krieg zum meistgesuchten Deutschen.
Bormann steigt vom kleinen Parteifunktionär zu Hitlers zeitweise mächtigstem Handlanger auf – skrupellos, intrigant, brutal. Er kontrolliert die Finanzen der Partei, baut den Obersalzberg zur zweiten Machtzentrale aus und fordert die Bekämpfung der Kirchen.
Bormann steigt vom kleinen Parteifunktionär zu Hitlers zeitweise mächtigstem Handlanger auf – skrupellos, intrigant, brutal. Er kontrolliert die Finanzen der Partei, baut den Obersalzberg zur zweiten Machtzentrale aus und fordert die Bekämpfung der Kirchen.
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