Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

- CA senator Padilla dragged from news conference when he tried to ask Homeland Security Secretary Noem a question
- Heavy rains, floods in South Africa kills dozens as climate crisis impacts African countries
- Activists planning “No Kings” rallies across country during Saturday military parade on Trump’s birthday
- TX governor Abbot ordering 5,000 national guard and 2,000 state police to manage protests
- UN says complete collapse of internet and data services in Gaza paralyzing aid operations
- UN marks World Day against Child Labor, as millions of children denied fair chance