When Kenyan Maids Sought Help Overseas, Diplomats Demanded Sex

Former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler David 'Syd' Lawrence has died at 61, having been diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year. The first British-born black cricketer to represent England, he played five Tests and took 625 wickets in 280 matches, and was recently appointed MBE for raising awareness of MND. Need More Context? 🔎

Arthur Arnold, former music director of the Moscow Symphony Orchestra, resigned following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. He is now focusing on fostering arts and culture in Powell River, B.C., a community aiming to revitalize its identity after the decline of its paper-mill industry. Need More Context? 🔎

First responders in Israel are dealing with significant destruction from recent Iranian missile strikes, which were a retaliation for a US attack on Iranian nuclear sites. Many areas, including Haifa and Tel Aviv, experienced heavy damage, with buildings destroyed and residents evacuated, while the Israeli military reported a substantial interception of missiles despite multiple impacts. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Iran shot rockets at Israel because of a fight, and many homes got...

Tens of millions of Americans are facing extreme heat alerts this week, particularly in the Northeast, with warnings for Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston starting Sunday, and a heat watch for Washington, D.C. and Baltimore on Monday. New York City officials are activating emergency heat plans, urging residents to limit outdoor activities and power usage as temperatures are expected to peak at 100 degrees on Tuesday. Need More Context? 🔎

At least three people have died in rural North Dakota due to tornadoes that caused significant damage, particularly in Enderlin, where emergency responders found the victims. The National Weather Service had issued multiple tornado warnings across eastern North Dakota, with reports of at least three tornadoes touching down in surrounding counties. Need More Context? 🔎

In this episode, Ken Roth interviews Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla, general coordinator for Progressive International and co-founder of the Hague Group, which was established in January 2025 to support international justice regarding Israel-Palestine. The group has collectively decided to close their ports to ships supplying Israel and to honor international arrest warrants, showcasing the Global South's potential influence in global affairs. Need More Context? 🔎