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Bolivia’s capital under siege as protests deepen crisis for President Paz : NPR

Bolivia’s capital under siege as protests deepen crisis for President Paz : NPR

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Demonstrators run across a street during an anti-government protest in La Paz, Bolivia, Monday, May 18, 2026. Freddy Barragan/AP hide caption toggle caption Freddy Barragan/AP LA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office. Two weeks of road closures — spearheaded by the Bolivian Workers’ Central, COB, peasant unions and miners — have emptied markets in La Paz and depleted vital hospital oxygen reserves. The government reported that at least three people died after emergency vehicles were blocked from reaching medical centers. On Monday, supporters of Bolivia’s influential ex-President Evo Morales clashed with police in the capital city as they joined multiple sectors demanding the resignation of the president, who lacks both a legislative majority and a robust political party to anchor his administration. The unrest presents the biggest challenge yet for Paz, a business-friendly centrist who came to power six months ago as a wave of conservative electoral wins swept the region. …

History of flotilla campaigns to end Israel’s siege of Gaza | Gaza News

History of flotilla campaigns to end Israel’s siege of Gaza | Gaza News

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International activists are preparing on Sunday to set sail from northeastern Spain to the Gaza Strip in a massive 70-boat flotilla, aiming to break Israel’s devastating naval blockade and deliver much-needed humanitarian aid. Dubbed the “Global Resilience Flotilla,” the initiative is the second of its kind in less than a year. It boasts a significant increase in participation, with about 1,000 volunteers from 70 countries taking part in the effort. The vessels, departing from the port of Barcelona, are loaded with food, medicine, school bags, and stationery for Palestinian children. Organisers say the mission is being carried out in coordination with Palestinian civil society organisations, maritime security experts, and prominent international NGOs, including Greenpeace and Open Arms—a charity known for its Mediterranean rescue operations. The flotilla has also received increased backing from the Barcelona municipality. Pablo Castilla, a spokesperson for the flotilla, told reporters in Barcelona that the primary goal is to “condemn international complicity in the genocide committed by Israel in Gaza, demand accountability, and open a humanitarian corridor by sea and land”. Castilla …

Michael Pollan: ‘Consciousness is really under siege’

Michael Pollan: ‘Consciousness is really under siege’

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Michael Pollan: “Psychedelics have a way of smudging the windshield of experience” Cayce Clifford/Guardian/eyevine Author Michael Pollan has tackled plants, food and psychedelics in bestselling books including The Omnivore’s Dilemma and How to Change Your Mind. Now, he has taken on the thorny problem of consciousness. In his latest book A World Appears: A journey into consciousness, Pollan charts the work of scientists and philosophers, weaving in literary perspectives along the way. He spoke to New Scientist about the value of writing a book where you know less at the end than before you started.   Olivia Goldhill: Let’s start with a deceptively tricky question: how do you define consciousness? Michael Pollan: The simplest way is to define it as subjective experience. We have subjective experience; toasters do not. You could even take off the “subjective” because having experience implies being aware that you’re having experience. Another definition I like comes from philosopher Thomas Nagel, who wrote a famous 1974 essay, “What is it like to be a bat?”. Bats are very different than we …

This Week in History: Iranian plots, a Bethlehem siege and the loss of a Pope

This Week in History: Iranian plots, a Bethlehem siege and the loss of a Pope

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more The news this week is defined by enduring geopolitical fault lines. Iran repeatedly commands the world’s attention, whether through covert assassination plots in Europe or high-stakes hostage negotiations with British sailors. Meanwhile, Israel engages in a tense military siege at the Church of the Nativity and, years later, reveals controversial plans to redraw its borders and annex Palestinian territory. The week also sees the loss of influential figures, from the Queen Mother at the age of 101 to John Paul Il, paving the way for the election of his successor. All and more are captured on the front pages of The Independent. 4 April 1988 – Iranian hit squads target Europe Highly placed sources reveal that Iranian hit squads are preparing to infiltrate Western …

Danny Dyer lands key role in Channel 4 true crime thriller The Siege

Danny Dyer lands key role in Channel 4 true crime thriller The Siege

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Danny Dyer, known for his EastEnders role as Mick Carter, will star in a “heart-stopping” and “emotional” TV series dramatising the 1980 Iranian embassy siege. The 48-year-old joins Sherwood‘s David Morrissey in Channel 4’s adaptation of Ben Macintyre’s best-selling book, The Siege. The six-part drama is adapted by Slow Horses and Veep creator Will Smith. It recounts the events of 30 April 1980. Six armed Iranian terrorists took 26 people hostage after bursting into the London embassy. The thriller will follow the six-day stand-off between the gunmen, hostages, police, and the Special Air Service (SAS) mission that broke the siege. open image in gallery Danny Dyer will star in the Channel 4 series The Siege (PA Wire) Ian Katz, chief content officer at Channel 4, said: “The Iranian embassy siege and the daring raid which ended it was an iconic moment …

How 11 doctors survived the siege of El Fasher

How 11 doctors survived the siege of El Fasher

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By sunrise, Dr Ibrahim was among a smaller group of 15 people – including Dr Khattab, seven civilians and six Sudanese Armed Forces soldiers. Exposed in the daylight, they were soon captured by RSF fighters who chased them down on camels and motorbikes. Two armed soldiers were executed immediately in front of the group. The remaining four were killed later, after confessing to being in the army. “When I was abducted, I did not think I would live to see another day….I hoped only for a quick death,” Dr Ibrahim said. He was bound, his hands pulled over his head, and tied to a tree, where he was forced to stand under the sun. In the two days they held him there he was given water only once. At one point, he was ordered to use an RSF fighter’s phone to contact his father on Facebook. Over a video call, his father negotiated a ransom down from 50 million Sudanese pounds, about $14,000, to 15 million Sudanese pounds, roughly $4,200. After the payment was made, …

Mayor says Minneapolis is ‘under siege’ by 3,000 of Trump’s ICE | US | News

Mayor says Minneapolis is ‘under siege’ by 3,000 of Trump’s ICE | US | News

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Federal agents detain a protester near the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota (Image: AFP via Getty Images) Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has claimed his city is being “invaded” by ICE officers in the wake of Renee Nicole Good’s death, as discussions take place within the Department of Homeland Security about deploying 1,500 troops to the Twin Cities. In a conversation with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Frey, a Democrat, described Minneapolis as “under siege” after an “invasion” by ICE agents. “I never thought in a million years that we would be invaded by our own federal government,” Frey stated. “They’ve got around 3,000 ICE agents and Border Patrol. They are now discussing deploying 1,500 military- this is absurd. “But we will not be cowed by the actions of this federal government.” Frey’s remarks come on the heels of a Washington Post article revealing that the Pentagon is gearing up to dispatch 1,500 active-duty soldiers if violence in Minnesota escalates, with unnamed officials referring to the move as “prudent planning.” It remains uncertain whether any …

Ubisoft takes ‘Rainbow Six Siege’ offline after significant hack

Ubisoft takes ‘Rainbow Six Siege’ offline after significant hack

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Ubisoft shut down the servers for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege X for more than 24 hours after suffering a massive systems breach over the weekend. Hackers reportedly gained access to the first-person shooter’s servers, giving away in-game currency worth millions in real-world value. SEE ALSO: ‘Counter-Strike 2’ update wipes $2 billion in real money from game’s economy Videos and screenshots of the Rainbow Six Siege X hack began circulating on social media over the weekend, with multiple players noticing that they suddenly had rare in-game items and an extra 2 billion R6 Credits on their accounts. R6 Credits are in-game currency that can only be purchased with real-world money, and is used to buy new playable characters or cosmetic items. The Ubisoft Store sells 15,000 R6 Credits for $99.99, meaning 2 billion would be worth over $13 million. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Several players also reported seeing highly unusual in-game notifications while …