London mayor orders council to drop plan to ban new pubs and bars in Soho and West End
Exclusive: Sadiq Khan urges Westminster council to adopt ‘positive vision of economic growth’ of nightlife
Sadiq Khan has ordered Westminster council to scrap a policy that would ban new pubs and bars from opening in Soho and the West End of London.
This comes after the Guardian revealed the council’s new licensing policy asks pubs to stop customers from standing up while consuming beverages, which it calls “vertical drinking”. The policy is under consultation and also asks pubs to have table service rather than allowing orders at the bar.
Continue reading...Puerto Rico rations water supplies due to intense drought
Hot weather and ageing infrastructure have led to the rationing, affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
Puerto Rico rations water supplies due to intense drought – BBC
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Syria says it reached deal with Moscow on future of Russian bases – Al Jazeera
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Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of lethal attacks, Odesa port damaged – Reuters
- Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of lethal attacks, Odesa port damaged Reuters
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How Israel’s occupation fuels resistance
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Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident
Police are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts.
Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident
Police are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts.
‘No surprise’: Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza plan
Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti says Netanyahu's rejection of the US-backed Gaza plan is no surprise.
Incumbents secure Hawaii primary wins, defying progressive challengers
Their victories highlight ongoing clashes between centrist Democrats and more progressive candidates.
Omar Marmoush scores two goals as Man City defeat Atletico Madrid in Seoul
Marmoush scores twice in three minutes as City rallies to beat Atletico in club friendly at the Seoul World Cup stadium.
UAE extradites alleged international crime boss Daniel Kinahan to Ireland
Daniel Kinahan is the latest alleged member of the multinational organised crime group to face charges in Dublin.
Syria, Russia agree to end military use of key Mediterranean bases – France 24
- Syria, Russia agree to end military use of key Mediterranean bases France 24
- Syria agrees deal with Russia over future use of two key Mediterranean bases CNN
- Syria Agrees to Reorganized Russian Military Presence The New York Times
- Syria says it reached deal with Moscow on future of Russian bases Al Jazeera
- Syria and Russia reach deal on future of Tartous and Hmeimim bases after 18 months of talks Reuters
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 29
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain restricted unless the US meets a series of demands.
Pentagon urges faster US weapons production amid stockpile concerns
US defence industry pressed to boost output as munitions shortages raise security concerns amid Middle East tensions.
Russia destroys World Health Organization warehouse in Dnipro – The Kyiv Independent
- Russia destroys World Health Organization warehouse in Dnipro The Kyiv Independent
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- WHO Chief Says Strike Destroyed Humanitarian Warehouse in Dnipro Межа. Новини України.
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Ecuador charges ex-minister over presidential candidate assassination case
Prosecutors accuse six others, including the leader of cartel Los Lobos, of having an indirect role in the murder of Fernando Villavicencio.
Concerns mount over integrity of Israel’s upcoming October elections
Poll shows 70 percent of Jewish Israelis fear election integrity risks as Netanyahu government faces mounting criticism.