Piastri wins Dutch F1 GP as Norris’s McLaren breaks down
Norris's title chances took a heavy blow when his McLaren broke down after smoke poured from the back of the car.
How elites destroyed the Democratic Party in the US and fuelled populism
Author Joan Williams argues that elitism has weakened the party and pushed people towards populism.
Putin, Modi and Erdoğan among leaders in China for talks with Xi
Chinese president hosts bilateral meetings on sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have met on the sidelines of a showpiece summit in China that seeks to challenge US-led, western-dominated blocs and is being attended by the leaders of more than two dozen nations.
The Chinese and Russian leaders, who are closely allied under what they have termed a “limitless” partnership, discussed Putin’s recent meeting with Donald Trump, according to a Kremlin official, who gave no further details.
Continue reading...Lyon mayor condemns ‘Free Gaza’ defacement of Holocaust memorial
Mayor says city stands firm against antisemitism after message scratched into black marble memorial
A Holocaust memorial unveiled only eight months ago in the French city of Lyon has been inscribed with the words “Free Gaza”, local officials said, amid growing concern about antisemitic incidents in France.
The words were scratched into the black marble memorial late on Saturday, the city’s mayor, Grégory Doucet, said. Yonathan Arfi, of the Council of French Jewish Institutions (CRIF), posted a photo on social media and called the incident “despicable”.
Continue reading...UNIFIL’s mandate in southern Lebanon was renewed. What happens next?
Everything you need to know about UN Interim Force in Lebanon and the renewal of its mandate until the end of 2026.
China’s Xi says SCO bears ‘greater responsibility’ for keeping peace
Summit in China shoulders mission of building consensus among parties and stimulating momentum in cooperation, Xi says.
US Open star gives boy cap after viral snatching video
Kamil Majchrzak shared a clip of him meeting the boy, after a viral video appeared to show a spectator depriving him of one.
Tennis star meets fan after US Open hat snatching viral video
Kamil Majchrzak shared a clip of him meeting the boy, after a viral video appeared to show a spectator depriving him of one.
‘The face of Hamas’: Israel confirms terror group’s spokesman Abu Obeida killed – The Times of Israel
- ‘The face of Hamas’: Israel confirms terror group’s spokesman Abu Obeida killed The Times of Israel
- Israel Says It Has Killed Hamas Spokesman in Gaza City Strike Ahead of Planned Invasion The Wall Street Journal
- Hamas's Izz al-Din al-Haddad: Israel's next target The Jerusalem Post
- Israel says it killed longtime spokesman of Hamas’s military wing The Washington Post
- Global News Podcast | Israel says Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida killed in Gaza BBC
Strong deterrence needed against ‘predator’ Putin, von der Leyen tells Poles – politico.eu
- Strong deterrence needed against ‘predator’ Putin, von der Leyen tells Poles politico.eu
- EU chief tours Poland border with Belarus to show support yahoo.com
- Just spoke with President @ZelenskyyUa, then @POTUS Donald Trump, following the massive strike on Kyiv which also hit our EU offices. Putin must come to the negotiating table. We must secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine with firm and credible sec x.com
- VDL: 'Putin can only be kept in check through strong deterrence.' Euronews.com
- Europe must recognise ‘urgency’ of confronting ‘predator’ Putin, says von der Leyen Euractiv
Clashes break out at anti-immigration protest in Australia
Police in Australia used pepper spray as clashes broke out between anti-immigration demonstrators & counter-protesters.
US pressure may break Iranian influence in Iraq
Washington is pressing Baghdad to dismantle pro-Iranian paramilitary groups. The move is risky, but it may pay off.
Pakistan’s Punjab province faces worst floods in its history
More than two million people have been affected by flooding in Pakistan’s worst-hit province of Punjab.
Mexico’s first elected Supreme Court faces critical test of independence – AP News
Gaza humanitarian flotilla departs Barcelona to break Israeli siege
Vessels expected to reach Gaza in mid-September in third attempt by sea to end war that has killed 63,000 Palestinians.
At least 3 killed, over 90 injured after passenger train derails in Egypt
Train derails as it travels to Cairo from the western Mediterranean province of Matrouh, on the country's north coast.
Pro-Palestine activists shine spotlight on Gaza at Venice Film Festival
Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators are making their voices heard during the Venice Film Festival.
The federal government will issue new dietary guidelines. Here’s what to expect – NPR
Pakistan’s Punjab evacuates half a million people stranded by floods
Floods in Punjab displace nearly 500,000 people and kill dozens amid the largest rescue in eastern province's history.
Family of French woman killed by ex-partner to go to court to find out why she was not protected
Family submitted a case last year accusing police, social services and courts of ‘serious failings’ but had no response
The family of a woman killed by an ex-partner who bombarded her with hundreds of messages and calls will ask a judge on Monday to force the French authorities to explain why they failed to protect her.
Sandra Pla had complained to police three times about Mickaël Falou’s threatening behaviour over a period of six months, but her application for a protection order was rejected.
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