Friday, June 4

*) Hong Kong activist arrested for commemorating Tiananmen anniversary Police in Hong Kong have arrested activist Chow Hang Tung for arranging a candlelight vigil to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the Tiananmen massacre. Her arrest comes as Chinese authorities are quashing any event and discussion of its mass murder. On June 4, 1989, China's army opened indiscriminate fire on student-led protesters in a crackdown that left thousands dead. *) Israel eyes end of an era after Netanyahu foes strike deal Israel's longest serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he’s not leaving office without a fight. He's lashed out at a newly formed coalition government which looks set to remove him and his Likud Party from power. Netanyahu called on right-wing members of parliament to block the coalition's path to glory. *) Denmark passes law to send asylum seekers abroad Denmark has passed a law that allows for the relocation of asylum seekers to countries outside Europe. The bill means refugees arriving on Danish soil can be sent to asylum centres in another country to have their cases reviewed there, and possibly be left there if the country is considered safe. The UN has asked Denmark not to pursue such a policy. *) France suspends joint military operations with Mali France says it will suspend joint military operations with Mali, after the country's second coup in nine months. The French Armed Forces Ministry says the decision was taken after consultation with Mali's authorities and would be reassessed in the coming days. On Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron had threatened to pull troops out of Mali if the political instability there continued. And finally ... *) Supersonic passenger jet travel to make a return America's United Airlines is bringing back supersonic passenger travel. The company has penned a deal with aerospace company Boom Supersonic to buy 15 ultra-fast jets, which will cut transatlantic flying time by 50%. The deal will mark the return of supersonic travel since the