(2024-09-15). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital. newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
(2024-09-15). British Labour's winter fuel allowance: Ecosocialism versus ageism, austerity and poverty. links.org.au 
Liz Lawrence explores the direction of the Labour government and what remains of the Labour Left. She also discusses pensioners' poverty and resistance, and how ecosocialists should respond.
(2024-09-15). Boeing Machinists Strike. popularresistance.org Third-shift workers walked out of Boeing's giant factories at Renton and Everett, Washington, as their contract expired early Friday morning, blasting music and airhorns, shooting off fireworks, and waving hand-made signs. They immediately formed picket lines and began setting up homemade burn barrels with "IAM" carved in the side. | "People are really excited to strike," said Ky Carlson, a third-shift assembler who walked out at midnight and was picketing the Everett plant at 3 am. She said they were aiming for what the union demanded at the beginning of negotiations, 40 percent raises and restoration of the pen…
(2024-09-15). Tuesday 9/17: Codepink Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpc917…
(2024-09-15). Soldiers lightly wounded after drones from Lebanon explode in northern Israel. haaretz.com Israel mistakenly issues statement condemning unannounced ICC arrest warrants ‚ñ Netanyahu's office denies plans to replace gov't-appointed northern coordinator ‚ñ IDF probe finds three hostages killed in November likely after Israeli strike ‚ñ Forty rockets fired from Lebanon into northern Israel, IDF says ‚ñ Netanyahu: Situation in northern border requires 'shift in the balance of powers,' Israel would 'exact price' from Houthis…
(2024-09-15). Hezbollah strikes Israeli military sites in new missile, drone attack. presstv.ir Lebanon's resistance movement Hezbollah has in a fresh round of strikes targeted several Israeli military sites with drones and missiles.
(2024-09-15). Hunted by Israeli Tanks and Drones, an English Teacher Protects Her Family in Central Gaza. counterpunch.org 
Image by Andrej Li≈°akov. | Under threat from Israeli tanks, the parents and siblings of Ms. Kamla (a pseudonym) were forced to evacuate al-Bureij camp and relocate to her central Gaza home in al-Maghazi on December 25, 2023. Three days later an Israeli tank fired a shell into her home, though thankfully their family was gathered in a different room of the house so there were no injuries. Since December 28, Kamla and her family have been displaced 7 or 8 times. | When the Israeli tanks finished their operation, Kamla left the tent she had evacuated to in Dier al-Balah. She went to see if her house wa…
(2024-09-15). Ukraine says Russia launched 8,060 Iranian drones during war. newarab.com 
"The partnership between Russia and Iran has resulted in lost homes and lost lives," the foreign ministry said on X. | Kyiv first accused Iran of supply…
(2024-09-15). Video: Lammy defends Starmers' £000s donations for clothes: 'outfits should be funded by taxpayers'. skwawkbox.org 
Arrogance, hypocrisy and entitlement of Labour right writ large again as party drones try to defend undeclared sprees funded by multimillionaire donor given Downing Street pass Foreign Secretary David Lammy has put the arrogance and entitlement of the Labour right on full show again today by telling Sky News, in defence of Starmer's failure to …
(2024-09-15). Mayo researchers develop tool that measures health of a person's gut microbiome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A team of Mayo Clinic researchers has developed an innovative computational tool that analyzes the gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms within the digestive system, to provide insights into overall well-being. In a new study published in Nature Communications, the tool demonstrated at least 80% accuracy in differentiating healthy individuals from those with any disease. The tool was developed by analyzing stool gut microbiome…
(2024-09-15). Nuke Weapons Tech For Missiles? Biden & Starmer Discuss 'Secret' Russia-Iran Deal Amid Tensions. hindustantimes.com US President Joe Biden and his UK counterpart Kier Starmer have expressed fear that Russia is sharing with Iran secret information and technology that could bring it closer to being able to build nuclear weapons in exchange for ballistic missiles. Biden and Starmer discussed the issue during their meeting in Washington on September 13.
(2024-09-15). NATO's Open Dare To Putin? Military Boss Backs Long-Range Weapons For Kyiv To Strike Russia | Watch. hindustantimes.com NATO military chief made a big comment amid tensions over Ukraine's use of long-range Western weapons to attack Russia. The chair of the NATO military committee said Ukraine has the legal right to strike targets in Russia. A day before, U.S. and UK presidents held a meeting over the matter in the White House. Watch for more.
(2024-09-15). Violence in Israel's Arab community is skyrocketing, thanks to the Gaza war and a government that doesn't care. haaretz.com Israel's war in Gaza has made it easier for weapons to flow to criminal organizations. While Israel prides itself on its long reach to Beirut, Damascus and Tehran, when it comes to domestic security — particularly for Arab citizens — its arm proves woefully short…
(2024-09-15). CIA and Spanish Intelligence Behind Latest Terrorist Plot in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuelan Minister of the Interior Diosdado Cabello reported the seizure of a large batch of US-made weapons, a total of 400 rifles and pistols. He also reported the arrest of a US Navy SEAL and two Spanish citizens linked to the National Intelligence Center of Spain, as well as a Czech mercenary, and explained their links with members of the Venezuelan far-right opposition with whom they had planned to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, and other members of the Chavista leadership including Cabello himself. | At a press conference on Saturday, September 14, Cabello explained t…
(2024-09-15). Xi Joins Forces With Putin Against West? China Blasts US For Ukraine 'Provocation' | Russia | UNSC. hindustantimes.com Chinese envoy Geng Shuang accused the U.S. of "creating division and antagonism" amid the ongoing Ukraine war. He criticised the U.S. for "distorting" China's position on the conflict and emphasized that China has not supplied weapons to either Russia or Ukraine. Geng also highlighted China's ongoing diplomatic efforts, citing the six-point consensus with Brazil and urged for de-escalation and avoidance of provocations in the conflict.