Trump says Israel will ‘preside over’ US aid distribution in Gaza
US president says Israel would do a 'good job' of aid delivery in Gaza despite the mounting death toll at GHF sites.
A mistaken elevator, frantic emails and a run for help – how New York shooting unfolded
Workers barricaded doors and sent goodbye notes as a man roamed through a skyscraper killing people.
Israeli settler arrested in fatal shooting was ‘glad about it’
The Israeli settler arrested in the fatal shooting of Palestinian activist Odeh Hadalin said he was “glad about it.”
Pope Leo XIV surprises Catholic youth festival with unexpected popemobile salute – Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse
Pope Leo XIV surprises Catholic youth festival with unexpected popemobile salute Crux | Taking the Catholic PulseView Full Coverage on Google News
Father, ex-husband, among 9 arrested in alleged honour killing in Pakistan
Sidra Bibi, 18, was reportedly killed on the orders of a local council of elders in eastern Pakistan's Rawalpindi.
US labor activist Chris Smalls assaulted by IDF during Gaza aid trip, group says | US news – The Guardian
- US labor activist Chris Smalls assaulted by IDF during Gaza aid trip, group says | US news The Guardian
- Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid ship Handala CNN
- Israel releases Bob Suberi, St. Louis man who sailed to Gaza STLPR
- HRF Files Criminal Complaint in the UK Over Israeli Attack on Handala Hind Rajab Foundation
- Gaza Flotilla Activist Slams “Israeli Piracy on the High Seas” After Aid Ship Seized in Int’l Waters Democracy Now!
Watch: How did Gaza get to the brink of starvation?
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams explains how the people of Gaza have reached a point of starvation.
IMF nudges up 2025 growth forecast but says tariff risks still dog outlook
Future tariff increases are not reflected in the IMF numbers, and could raise effective tariff rates further, it warned.
Israeli cruise ship protest sparks violent police clashes on Greek island
Greek riot police clashed with demonstrators in Rhodes who were protesting the docking of an Israeli cruise ship.
Russian strikes kill 25 in Ukraine, as Trump confirms deadline for talks
The deadly Russian air strikes come as US President Donald Trump toughens truce ultimatum to Russia.
France fails to gain support for Palestinian state at UN – The Jerusalem Post
- France fails to gain support for Palestinian state at UN The Jerusalem Post
- From Gaza to Greenland, Macron breaks with Trump on global flashpoints Fox News
- Palestinian Recognition Is a Political Gesture, Not a Strategy Bloomberg.com
- France’s recognition of Palestine is not a ‘gift’ to Hamas MSNBC News
- Australia, other Western nations consider recognizing a Palestinian state Haaretz
Authorities say shooter in New York City blamed NFL for brain injuries
The US football league has previously faced legal challenges over its failure to address players' concussions.
Sarah Jessica Parker in possible conflict of interest over Booker longlisted author
Actor and book prize judge’s production company in process of developing novel by Claire Adam
An apparent conflict of interest has emerged over the Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker’s judging of this year’s Booker prize.
A production company run by the actor is reportedly in the process of developing a book written by Claire Adam, whose second novel, Love Forms, appears on this year’s longlist, announced on Tuesday.
Continue reading...Bowen: Plan to recognise Palestinian state a big change for British foreign policy
PM Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes "substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza".
Afghans caught in mass deportations in Iran face an uncertain future at home – NPR
UK to recognise state of Palestine in September unless Israel holds to ceasefire
Cabinet agrees to support Middle East roadmap at emergency meeting called amid humanitarian crisis in Gaza
The UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine this September as a result of the “increasingly intolerable” situation on the ground in Gaza, unless Israel abides by a ceasefire and commits to a two-state solution in the Middle East.
Keir Starmer’s cabinet has agreed a roadmap for peace in the region after coming under intense domestic pressure over the mounting humanitarian crisis in the territory, and calls to follow France in acknowledging statehood.
Continue reading...From safety first to Palestine first, Keir Starmer shows some leadership | John Crace
The PM is to lead recognition of a Palestinian state – a good day for him, the UK and the starving people of Gaza
What a difference a week makes. Last Tuesday, Keir Starmer batted away all invitations to recognise the state of Palestine. It wasn’t happening. Keir was committed to being appalled by the situation in Gaza but not appalled enough to do anything about it.
He then received a letter from more than 250 MPs, including some cabinet ministers, later in the week begging him to recognise the state of Palestine. He still stonewalled. The time was not yet right.
Continue reading...US and China poised to extend tariff truce after failing to find resolution at talks
Trump will need to approve pause, say US representatives after negotiations end with sides failing to break deadlock on trade terms
US and Chinese negotiators have agreed in principle to push back the deadline for escalating tariffs, although America’s representatives said any extension would need Donald Trump’s approval.
Officials from both sides said after two days of talks in Stockholm that while had failed to find a resolution across the many areas of dispute they had agreed to extend a pause due to run out on 12 August.
Continue reading...NFL headquarters was mass shooter’s target, NYC mayor says
The headquarters of the National Football League was the intended target of a mass shooter, according to the NYC mayor.
Israeli tourists face growing anger in Greece while Athens pledges crackdown on protests – politico.eu
- Israeli tourists face growing anger in Greece while Athens pledges crackdown on protests politico.eu
- Pro-Palestine group in Greece protests arrival of Israeli cruise ship on Crete island Euronews.com
- Protest against Gaza war prevents Israeli visitors from touring Greek island AP News
- Waves of Hate: Israeli Cruise Ship Once Again Targeted by Protesters in Greece Combat Antisemitism Movement
- Activists Hold Daily Protests for Palestine at the Greek Parliament During Tourist Season Unicorn Riot