This week’s world news briefing – Gaza flotilla, Columbian Presidential hopeful killed, and the US and China make nice

From Gaza and Ukraine to California, the world reels from conflict, protests, and political tantrums

As summer edges in ( temperatures are set to shoot up this week), so are the blood pressures global leaders. From Israeli kidnapping Greta’s peace ship to Donald Trump’s stand-off with the governor of California, Today’s world briefing captures the tension, backlash, and diplomatic ripples unfolding in real time.

Round up – Greta is using her influencer status to take on the Israeli government. Whilst politicians aim to dismiss her as insignificant, her videos are reaching millions and that is the purpose in Gaza, the world is rising up and determined to hold leaders dictators to account, even if politicians don’t. President Trump is fresh off his spat with Elon Musk, and he’s already moved onto round two, this time taking on California.

A story form New York mayoral election which shocked viewers, when AIPAC was able to place a question to Muslim mayor hopeful, to pledge his allegiance to Israel on a TV debate. With viewers tweeting, is Israel the 6th borough or New York City?

In a desperate attempt to build some PR, For the first time in a year Israel has allowed a few selected media operators in a guided tour to the killing of Sinwar, Which hours later the BBC debunked as a fake edited video.

Piers Morgan is on a crusade to vindicate himself from his stance of standing with Israel in the first 18 months of the genocide. He ridiculed the lawyers for Israel spokesperson on his show, and trapped her in her lies.

From celebrations of PSG, Paris celebrated another epic weekend at Roland Garos, with Alcarez and Sinner showing tennis is not dead after the retirement of Rafael Nadal.

A moment for nature: a beautiful colour butterfly which spans every continent except Antartica. Tis the time for The swallowtail butterfly and its cousins, 550 species), makes an appearance in the UK which is rare, as it begins its June appearance in East Anglia’s wetlands.

News In Pictures

US and China trade talks in London amid tension between the superpowers

Canada moves to end reliance on US as Nato spending target hit

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Trump sends in National Guards as violent clashes continue

Poland Accuses Russia of Airspace Breach in Escalation Over Ukraine

Gaza Aid Boat Carrying Greta Thunberg Blocked by Israel

LA chaos as Trump sends in National Guard - Spending Review pleas - NHS asks for more blood donations The newspapers summarised

Key Events

📅 Key Cultural & Business Events – This Week

Coming Up This Week

UEFA Euro 2024 Group Stages continue – official site
Venice Biennale 2025 – art world’s spotlight remains in Italy – visit site
Global Trade Summit in Abu Dhabi – UAE hosts top economic leaders
G7 Finance Ministers meeting in Frankfurt
WHO emergency summit on heat-related deaths – Geneva, June 12

🎨 Art Spotlight

Paris: “Reclaiming Nature” at Palais de Tokyo – This provocative exhibition explores how indigenous artists interpret land, climate, and resistance in the Anthropocene. Event link

Thought of the day

In the past two years, AI notetakers have spawned everywhere. Google, Microsoft, Otter.ai and many other firms pitch their AI notetakers as the most convenient way to “boost meeting productivity”.

But do you really want these bots as your guests at your next meeting?

You cannot escape the fact that AI can only give you the answer based on the best optimised information on the internet, which is not necessarily the most accurate answer.

Another issue is, AI notetakers are horrible at interpreting someone’s words and meaning when they take notes.

Worse still, if in the event, your company is sued, then this information would be discoverable in a lawsuit or tribunal, because its always on record.

Productivity

LA Protests Erupt as Trump Deploys Troops

What happened

Downtown Los Angeles saw chaos as protests against Trump’s immigration crackdown escalated. With over 300 National Guard troops deployed—without the governor’s request—clashes broke out, self-driving cars were torched, and police used rubber bullets and tear gas. Trump inflamed tensions by declaring, “if they spit, we hit,” while LA officials accused him of provoking unrest.

What next

California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the federal intervention as a “dictator move” and demanded troop withdrawal. Trump fired back, mocking state leaders and vowing to expand military presence. With protests continuing and over 100 immigration arrests already made, the standoff over federal versus state power is far from over.

🌐 US–China Trade Talks Extend in London

🔗 Link: [Reuters – US‑China trade, minerals talks in London set to extend to second day]

📰 Summary:

High-level trade negotiations between the United States and China are underway in London, extending into a second day at Lancaster House. With the primary goal of reviving a 90-day truce established in Geneva, discussions include rare earth mineral exports, export control rollbacks, and tariff pauses.

The US delegation is led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, while China is represented by Vice Premier He Lifeng and Commerce Minister Wang Wentao.

The dialogue follows a positive call between Presidents Trump and Xi, with Trump describing early progress as “going well,” though officials remain cautious. The truce previously boosted markets, but experts note underlying tensions persist, with doubts about lasting breakthroughs amid strategic decoupling trends.

Read a full WTX News report on the second day of trade talks between the two superpowers

💬 Political Reactions:

🇺🇸 President Donald Trump: “Only getting good reports from London. We’re doing well with China. China’s not easy.” (🔗)
🇨🇳 Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: “Constructive dialogue demonstrates mutual respect and willingness to stabilise trade.” (🔗)
🌏 @GlobalTradeWatch: “Rare‑earths must be the litmus test. No handshake, no deal. #SupplyChainSecurity” (🔗)

🧠 Media Bias/Framing:

Reuters: Delivers a straight, fact-driven account, quoting officials and offering context on past truce, market reactions, and supply‑chain risks.
CNBC: Adds interpretive colour and analysis on export‑control pressures and political backdrops, making it more US‑market oriented.

📊 Sentiment Analysis:

Tone: Neutral–cautiously positive
Why: The tone is measured—reporting confidence from officials while flagging ongoing friction and scepticism.

✍️ Thought of the day

We’ve delveoped this need to move on to the ‘next thing’ standing in one place seems to make one anxious. That may be because of the way we are being engineered, the thirst for more. But the negative impact of that is, we rarely get to enjoy the moment.

When enjoying a meal, a walk in nature, or any other activity, pay attention to the details and fully experience it, just stand still (figuratively) and process what you have done, The next, more is not always better.

This week’s world news briefing – Gaza flotilla, Columbian Presidential hopeful killed, and the US and China make nice

Coming Up This Week

🎨 Art Spotlight

Thought of the day

🌼 Flower of the Week

Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)

🐦 Bird of the Week

Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos)

🇺🇸 Los Angeles Protests Escalate as Tensions Mount Over Immigration Crackdown

🇨🇦 Canada to Boost Defence Spending to Hit NATO Target

CliffNotes

LA Protests Erupt as Trump Deploys Troops

What happened

What next

🌐 US–China Trade Talks Extend in London

🇺🇦 Poland Accuses Russia of Airspace Breach in Escalation Over Ukraine

✍️ Quote of the Week

Exposé: Israel accused of arming gang to disrupt Gaza aid

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Art Spotlight

✍️ Thought of the day

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