Canada will recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly: Carney
The Canadian PM says Hamas cannot play a role in the future of Palestine or take part in possible 2026 elections.
NYC rabbis arrested while protesting hunger in Gaza – Gothamist
- NYC rabbis arrested while protesting hunger in Gaza Gothamist
- Gazans Are Dying of Starvation The New York Times
- The grim reality of Gaza's hunger crisis appears to be shifting U.S. public opinion NBC News
- Gaza experiencing ‘worst case’ scenario of famine, leading aid group warns PBS
- People are dying of malnutrition in Gaza. How does starvation kill you? : Goats and Soda NPR
Labour says firms will be penalised for late payments to suppliers
Government drive to support small business will include startup loans for 69,000 companies worth £4bn
Keir Starmer has warned businesses who persistently delay payments to their suppliers that it is “time to pay up” as the government prepares to impose fines and penalties on repeat offenders.
In what Labour has billed as the toughest crackdown on late payments in a generation, the business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, will say on Thursday that the changes will slash a cost to the economy that has escalated to £11bn a year.
Continue reading...Trump’s tariffs forge ‘feeling of big betrayal’ in Canada’s manufacturing
The White House’s August 1 deadline has ‘set off some panic’ among both workers and employers, experts say.
12 killed, record number of children injured in Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv – The Kyiv Independent
- 12 killed, record number of children injured in Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv The Kyiv Independent
- Russian strikes kill eight and hit apartment block in Kyiv, officials say BBC
- Russian Missile and Drone Attack Pummels Kyiv, Killing at Least 7 The New York Times
- Russian strike on Kyiv kills 7, including 6-year-old boy, Ukrainian president says ABC News
- Fires and destruction as missile attacks rattle Ukraine’s capital Al Jazeera
Israel said to warn Hamas it will annex parts of Gaza if no hostage deal reached – The Times of Israel
- Israel said to warn Hamas it will annex parts of Gaza if no hostage deal reached The Times of Israel
- Israeli Far-Right Minister Promotes Plan for Jewish Resettlement in Gaza The New York Times
- Israeli minister hints at annexing parts of Gaza Reuters
- Israel weighs Gaza annexation if no hostage deal reached The Jerusalem Post
- Pressure Hamas, Appease Far Right: Are Israeli Plans to Annex Gaza Just Spin? Haaretz
German biathlete Laura Dahlmeier dies mountaineering in Pakistan
German biathlete and Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier was killed by falling rocks while scaling Laila Peak in Pakistan.
UK court: Palestine Action may challenge ‘antiterrorism’ ban
Palestine Action has won its bid to challenge a government decision to ban the group under anti-terrorism laws.
At least 22 killed at Angola fuel price hike protests, authorities say
More than 1,200 people have been arrested since rallies began earlier this week, a government statement said.
White House to end US tariff exemption for all low-value overseas packages
Under Trump order, parcels valued at or under $800 outside of international postal network to face ‘all applicable duties’
The United States is suspending a “de minimis” exemption that allowed low-value commercial shipments to be shipped to the United States without facing tariffs, the White House said on Wednesday.
Under an executive order signed by Donald Trump on Wednesday, packages valued at or under $800 sent to the US outside of the international postal network will now face “all applicable duties” starting on 29 August, the White House said.
Continue reading...18 EU countries turn to new defense fund as U.S. no longer considers Europe’s security a priority – PBS
- 18 EU countries turn to new defense fund as U.S. no longer considers Europe’s security a priority PBS
- EU members eye €127 billion in loans for defense procurement Defense News
- European countries to borrow billions from EU to rearm Ukraine politico.eu
- Eighteen EU members apply for a total of $147 billion from defence fund Reuters
- EU capitals ask Brussels for nearly €130B to spend on defense politico.eu
Why a so-called ‘honor’ killing in Pakistan has sparked national outrage
A couple was killed in Balochistan over accusations of having an affair. A viral video forced Pakistan to respond.
Pressure piles on Merz to punish Israel over Gaza – politico.eu
- Pressure piles on Merz to punish Israel over Gaza politico.eu
- Middle East: Germany announces plan to airlift aid to Gaza DW
- Merz Calls on Israel to Stop ‘Catastrophic’ Crisis in Gaza Bloomberg.com
- Germany, Jordan want to supply Gaza by air – here is how it could work Defense News
- French, UK, German foreign ministers may visit Israel next week to push for Gaza aid — Merz The Times of Israel
Hezbollah rejects calls to disarm, says demands serve Israel
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says group will 'not submit to Israel' and disarm as pressure on Lebanon grows.
Belgium refers war crimes complaint against Israeli soldiers to ICC
The Hind Rajab Foundation criticises Belgian authorities for not taking stronger action as diplomatic row worsens.
France and Britain Thought the Jews Would Be Pushovers – Commentary Magazine
- France and Britain Thought the Jews Would Be Pushovers Commentary Magazine
- What Countries Recognize a Palestinian State: A Map The New York Times
- Statehood remains a distant dream for Palestinians as nightmare unfolds in Gaza AP News
- Opinion | Macron’s View of Palestine Fits the Progressive Model The Wall Street Journal
- Portugal makes cautious move towards recognising Palestinian state Reuters
Calls for UK air traffic control boss to resign as new glitch disrupts flights
System restored after Nats limited flights due to technical problems that raised fears of repeat of chaos in August 2023
The head of the UK’s air traffic control company is facing calls to resign after the second disruption to flights in two years due to technical problems.
Hundreds of flights were delayed after the air traffic control (ATC) system went down for about 20 minutes on Wednesday.
Continue reading...Tsunami alerts lifted after huge earthquake prompts evacuations across Pacific
Alerts were issued across the Pacific following the 8.8 magnitude quake in Russia's Far East, but no deaths were reported.
Tsunami alerts lifted after huge earthquake prompts evacuations across Pacific
Alerts were issued across the Pacific following the 8.8 magnitude quake in Russia's Far East, but no deaths were reported.
US sanctions Brazil’s Supreme Court judge overseeing case against Bolsonaro
US freezes Judge Moraes's assets, citing role in arbitrary detentions, censorship, and Bolsonaro-related prosecutions.