## US engaging in ‘extreme rightwing tropes’ reminiscent of 1930s, British MPs warn

Authored by theguardian.com

The US is engaging in “extreme rightwing tropes” with echoes of the 1930s and threatening “chilling” interference in European democracies, British MPs warned ministers on Thursday.

“The prospect of United States interference in the democratic politics of Europe, I believe, is chilling … The absence of condemnation for Russia is extraordinary, though not surprising.”

He said the US pivot left the UK “especially vulnerable”.

Keir Starmer and his ministers have been cautious not to criticise Trump and have sought to play down the implications of the strategy document.

Invited by Dean to condemn the strategy’s language, Malhotra said she did not agree with its narrative of civilisational erasure.

It said European countries were mired in “censorship of free speech” and “loss of national identities and self-confidence”.

“It is far from obvious whether certain European countries will have economies and militaries strong enough to remain reliable allies,” the document said. »

### Bondi Beach massacre: $700,000 raised via GoFundMe for hero Ahmed al Ahmed who disarmed gunman

Authored by thenightly.com.au

Ahmed al Ahmed, a 43-year-old fruit shop owner from Sutherland, is understood to have been shot twice and was rushed to hospital where he remains.

Vision of Mr al Ahmed wrestling the weapon away and then turning it on the gunman, forcing him to retreat has been beamed around the world and drawn global praise.

A GoFundMe set up to show Australian’s gratitude and support “for someone who demonstrated incredible courage when it mattered most”. »

### Rob Reiner, Wife Michele Found Dead in Their L.A. Home with Knife Wounds

Authored by tmz.com

Rob Reiner -- the legendary director -- and his wife Michele Singer Reiner have died ... TMZ has learned.

As we told you ... two dead bodies were found in Rob and Michele's Brentwood home Sunday afternoon -- and law enforcement sources tell us it is the Reiners.

Rob was also politically minded ... regularly taking to social media to espouse his views on hot-button issues which some found controversial. »

### Microsoft nukes popular Halo 3 mod for Counter-Strike 2 from orbit: 'It was fun while it lasted'

Authored by pcgamer.com

Valve has removed a popular Halo 3 mod for Counter-Strike 2 from Steam, after its created was issued a DMCA takedown notice on behalf of Microsoft.

Project Misriah: Halo Ports was a collection of Counter-Strike 2 maps that recreated Halo 3's multiplayer in Valve's shooter sequel.

On X, Project Misriah cocreator Forddoyo posted an image of a DMCA takedown notice he had received from Microsoft via Valve. »

### Leaked US strategy draft reportedly proposed steering Poland away from the EU

Authored by polskieradio.pl

The findings were relayed in Poland by Marek Wałkuski, Polish Radio’s White House correspondent.

Wałkuski, summarising the report, said the document stated that the United States would focus on deepening relations with Austria, Hungary, Italy and Poland - countries identified as potential partners that could be “drawn away from the European Union.”.

The document also reportedly proposed that Washington should back political parties, civic movements and cultural or intellectual groups advocating “sovereignty” and a “traditional European way of life,” provided they remained pro-American. »

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