Henry Kissinger: China pays tribute to 'old friend' as Putin hails 'wise statesman' following death of diplomat – latest updates

In New York City last night at the corner of 5th Avenue and 53rd Street, at least some of the protesters gathered to protest the Israel-Hamas war reacted with jubilation when an organiser announced Kissinger's death, after declaring that the largest transfer of military assistance to Israel happened under his watch. Not everyone has been nearly so effusive. On social media, some reaction to Kissinger's passing on social media has tended more towards joyous celebration. Kissinger has frequently been described as a war criminal for his (frequently illegal) bombing campaigns and his history of overthrowing democratically elected governments in other…