Australia to recognise Palestinian state in September
It follows similar moves by the UK, France and Canada.
Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Albanese says – Politico
- Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Albanese says Politico
- Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, PM Albanese says Axios
- Australia to recognise Palestine; British backpacker pleads guilty to causing e-scooter death; and becoming smitten with a kitten The Guardian
- Report: Hamas Negotiators Arrive in Egypt to Renew Talks With Cairo Haaretz
- Netanyahu rebuffs ‘shameful’ European plans to recognize Palestinian state politico.eu
China diplomat tipped as next foreign minister detained by authorities – report
Liu Jianchao, the envoy in charge of managing ties with foreign political parties, was reportedly detained in late July
Liu Jianchao, a senior Chinese diplomat widely seen as a potential future foreign minister, has been detained by authorities for questioning, the Wall Street Journal has reported.
Liu was taken away after returning to Beijing in late July from an overseas work trip, it reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Continue reading...Israel kills Al Jazeera journalist it says was Hamas leader – Reuters
- Israel kills Al Jazeera journalist it says was Hamas leader Reuters
- Anas al-Sharif among five Al Jazeera staff killed by Israel in Gaza Al Jazeera
- Israel kills famous Al Jazeera reporter in Gaza Financial Times
- Israeli Strike Kills 4 Al Jazeera Journalists, Network Says The New York Times
- Israel kills 5 Al Jazeera journalists in airstrike, claiming one worked for Hamas NBC News
Netanyahu defends Gaza City takeover as UN warns of ‘calamity’ and international condemnation grows – CNN
- Netanyahu defends Gaza City takeover as UN warns of ‘calamity’ and international condemnation grows CNN
- Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza and says it will be wider than announced AP News
- Brooks and Capehart on Israel’s plans to exert more control over Gaza PBS
- What Is Benjamin Netanyahu Really After? The New Yorker
- Netanyahu says new Gaza offensive will start soon Reuters
Tourist from US mainland who flew to Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny concert was fatally shot, police say – AP News
- Tourist from US mainland who flew to Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny concert was fatally shot, police say AP News
- New York man killed in Puerto Rico while visiting island for Bad Bunny's residency, police say CBS News
- N.Y. Man, 25, Who Had Plans to Propose to His Girlfriend, Was Shot and Killed While in Puerto Rico for a Bad Bunny Concert Yahoo News Canada
- Girlfriend of US tourist shot dead during Puerto Rico trip to see Bad Bunny concert shares heartbreaking posts: ‘I love you my angel’ New York Post
- NY Man Killed in Puerto Rico Planned to Attend Bad Bunny Concert - Police Newsweek
China’s unemployed young adults who are pretending to have jobs
With Chinese youth unemployment high, individuals are paying to go into offices and pretend to work.
Chip giants Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of sales revenue in China to US
The chip giants will hand revenues to the US government in exchange for licences to export to China.
Five Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
The broadcaster condemns the "blatant attack on press freedom", while the IDF alleges one of the journalists was part of Hamas.
Watch: Meteor burns across Australian night sky
Amateur astronomers captured the moment it streaked over Victoria on CCTV and dashboard cameras.
Al Jazeera condemns killing of its journalists by Israeli forces in Gaza
Media network condemns ‘assassination’ of its Gaza correspondents and photographers by Israeli forces.
Turkey earthquake flattens buildings in north-east Balikesir province
The magnitude 6.1 quake left one person dead and caused 16 buildings to collapse in the north-west Balikesir province.
Turkey earthquake flattens buildings in Balikesir province – BBC
- Turkey earthquake flattens buildings in Balikesir province BBC
- Magnitude 6.1 earthquake in Turkey causes buildings to collapse, killing 1 PBS
- Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes western Turkey, disaster authority says Reuters
- Western Turkey Is Hit by Earthquake but Avoids Major Damage The New York Times
- Powerful earthquake rocks Turkey, killing 1 and destroying multiple buildings USA Today
Turkey earthquake flattens buildings in north-east Balikesir province
The magnitude 6.1 quake left one person dead and caused 16 buildings to collapse in the north-west Balikesir province.
Israel kills Anas al-Sharif and four other Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza
Anas al-Sharif along with four other Al Jazeera journalists have been killed by an Israeli attack.
New voters list in Indian state includes wrong photos and dead people
A political row has broken out over India's Election Commission's decision to update the rolls in Bihar.
New voters list in Indian state includes wrong photos and dead people
A political row has broken out over India's Election Commission's decision to update the rolls in Bihar.
UK firms’ hiring intentions remain at record low amid rising employment costs
Economic uncertainty also a factor as bosses ‘stuck in limbo’ and drop in recruitment hits young people hardest
Hiring intentions among Britain’s businesses remain at a record low as they grapple with rising employment costs and worry about the economic outlook, with young people hit hardest by the drop in recruitment.
Three separate surveys issued on Monday painted a gloomy picture on hiring activity, pay and business confidence, with claims that bosses were “stuck in limbo” and waiting for greater clarity in the autumn budget.
Continue reading...Average private rent in Great Britain falls for first time in five years
Lower mortgage rates have helped cool rental sector after years of above-inflation increases in rent, data shows
Average private rents in Great Britain have fallen for the first time in five years as lower mortgage rates helped take some of the heat out of the rental sector, data shows.
Years of above-inflation increases in rents have put the squeeze on many households but the estate agent Hamptons said the average rent on a newly let property fell by 0.2% year on year in July. It was the first annual decline since August 2020, during the height of the Covid pandemic – although this national figure masks wide regional variations.
Continue reading...Colorado prison evacuated as wildfire becomes one of largest in state history
Lee fire chars more than 167 sq miles with 6% containment as California crews reach 62% containment on Canyon fire
A Colorado prison was evacuated as one of the largest wildfires in state history continued to grow, and officials warned residents of remote areas to be ready to leave on Sunday as gusty winds and low humidity fed the flames.
Evacuation orders were already in place for mountain communities as the Lee fire charred more than 167 sq miles (433 sq km) across Garfield and Rio Blanco counties, with just 6% containment. No injuries or structural damage has been reported.
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