New York Times - WorldU.S. Approves $235 Million in Egypt Aid, Choosing Security Over Rights
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken overruled congressional restrictions on U.S. military aid tied to Egypt’s dismal human rights record.
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New York Times - World New York Times - WorldReport of Spyware Attack on a Russian Journalist Raises Concern Among Others
Apple has sent notifications to at least several more Russian reporters and editors that their cellphones might be under “state-sponsored” attacks.
BBC - EuropeEgon Schiele art seized in US over Holocaust claim
Heirs of a Jewish collector who died in a concentration camp say the artwork is stolen.
The Verge - TV ShowsNetflix’s live-action One Piece to set sail with even more episodes
CASEY CRAFFORD/NETFLIX Netflix’s live-action One Piece adaptation is better than it has any business being, and the streamer intends to keep all of the first season’s good momentum going with even more episodes, according to Eiichiro Oda. In a move that only comes as (a bit of) a surprise given how opaque Netflix likes to be about the logic behind its choice to cancel some shows just as they’re really taking off, Oda announced today that the live-action One Piece has been renewed for an...
New York Times - WorldFriday Briefing: A Call for Answers in Libya
Plus an Afghan soccer captain fighting for girls.
BBC - EuropeLabour seeks new deal with Europe to stop small boats gangs
The Labour leader accuses the government of failing on small boats, as he seeks closer co-operation with the EU.
BBC - EuropeFrance's Carrefour puts up 'shrinkflation' warning signs
Carrefour is telling its customers which products are smaller than they used to be.
BBC - EuropeTourist climbs Brussels statue, breaks it
The statue, outside the Brussels stock exchange, had just been restored at great cost.
BBC - EuropeGreenland cruise ship pulled free after three days stuck in mud
The Ocean Explorer with 206 people on board had been stuck since Monday, with some catching Covid.
BBC - EuropeEurozone interest rates raised to all-time high
The European Central Bank increases rates for the 10th time in a row to a record high.