- China gains from Trump’s alienation of India Financial Times
- Elephant-dragon tango: Modi's visit to China signals improving ties — will the bonhomie last? CNBC
- A "Secret" Xi Jinping Letter Was Key To Improved India-China Ties: Report NDTV
- Should the US be worried? India’s Modi set for rare China trip after Trump’s tariff sting CNN
- Ties thaw between Asian rivals India and China Reuters
Vaccine warning for England as one in five children start school unprotected
Experts say country needs ‘wake up call’ with levels far below those needed for herd immunity
England needs to “wake up” to its faltering infant vaccination programme, experts have warned, as it was revealed that one in five children start primary school unprotected from serious infectious diseases.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the target for vaccine uptake among children in order to achieve herd immunity is 95%. But figures for 2024-25 released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on Thursday show that no childhood vaccine has met this requirement.
Continue reading...Asylum ban at Essex hotel may incite future demonstrations, court hears
Home Office and the Bell hotel owners are challenging Epping Forest council’s injunction to stop 138 asylum seekers being housed
A ban on housing asylum seekers at a protest-hit hotel would have a “serious impact” on the government’s ability to house refugees and could incite further demonstrations, the court of appeal has heard.
The Home Office and the owners of the Bell hotel in Essex have launched an appeal against the temporary injunction granted to Epping Forest district council (EFDC) last week.
Continue reading...Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump for his attempt to fire her
The lawsuit comes amid concerns that the US president is trying to sway central bank’s decisions on monetary policy.
Why are US warships going to Venezuela?
The US has ordered warships to position off Venezuela's coast in a move President Nicolas Maduro has called illegal.
Isolated Amazon tribe seen near logging bridge site, alarming rights group – AP News
Transunion hack exposes consumer data for millions of Americans
The credit bureau has said the July breach was brought on by an unidentified third party and was quickly contained.
Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds – The Guardian
- Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds The Guardian
- Gulf Stream ‘could collapse in our lifetime,’ warns EU climate chief politico.eu
- Possible North Atlantic overturning circulation shutdown after 2100 in high-emission future Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
- Gulf Stream collapse could start by 2060, Dutch researchers warn NL Times
- Gulf Stream collapse may happen sooner, Dutch scientists predict DutchNews.nl
Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Ernst, Representative Wilson Statement on Israeli Strikes in Damascus – Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (.gov)
- Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Ernst, Representative Wilson Statement on Israeli Strikes in Damascus Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (.gov)
- Israeli forces raid former air defence base near Syrian capital The Guardian
- Israeli Troops Raid Site Deep Inside Syria, Damascus Says The Wall Street Journal
- Israeli strikes kill six Syrian soldiers, Syria's government says BBC
- IDF said to raid Syrian army site near Damascus with helicopters, ground troops The Times of Israel
UN Security Council votes to wind down UNIFIL mission in Lebanon after 2026
Amid US pressure, vote extends peacekeeping mission but then calls for 'orderly and safe drawdown and withdrawal'.
Europeans launch UN sanctions process against Iran, drawing Tehran ire – Reuters
- Europeans launch UN sanctions process against Iran, drawing Tehran ire Reuters
- The United States Welcomes the Initiation of Snapback U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Iran nuclear: UK, France and Germany move to reimpose UN sanctions BBC
- European Nations Move to Restart Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Program The New York Times
- European ministers tell Rubio they'll trigger "snapback" sanctions against Iran Thursday Axios
Israeli forces raid former air defence base near Syrian capital
Operation at site south of Damascus is deepest into Syrian territory since ousting of Bashar al-Assad last year
Israeli forces raided a former air defence base in southern Syria on Wednesday during a series of airstrikes in the area – their farthermost such operation inside Syria since Bashar al-Assad was ousted last December.
The site, near the city of al-Kiswah, about 6 miles (10km) south of Damascus, was a strategic base for Iranian militias during Assad’s rule.
Continue reading...How Israel tries to justify killing journalists
Since the war on Gaza began, Israel has intensified its attacks on the media. We break down how the smear campaigns work
Tourist pouring beer down elephant’s trunk in Kenya sparks anger
Investigations have been launched following the footage posted to Instagram - which has since been deleted.
Tourist pouring beer down elephant’s trunk in Kenya sparks anger
Investigations have been launched following the footage posted to Instagram - which has since been deleted.
Kick accuses French authorities of politicising streamer’s death – BBC
- Kick accuses French authorities of politicising streamer's death BBC
- French prosecutors open inquiry into Kick after livestream death Reuters
- France to sue Kick for alleged negligence over livestream death The Guardian
- Authorities Launch Investigation After Influencer Jean Pormanove Dies on 12-Day Live Following Months of Abusive Treatment People.com
- French Authorities Investigate Streamer’s Death After Months of Abuse The New York Times
Israel steps up bombardment of Gaza City, killing at least 61 people
UN chief warns of 'new and dangerous phase' of war as Israeli forces target eastern and southern Gaza City.
UN chief slams Israel for ‘deliberate’ Gaza ‘catastrophe’
UN Chief Antonio Guterres accused Israel of making ‘deliberate decisions that defy basic humanity’.
Elderly Palestinians starving to death under Israeli-made famine in Gaza
An increasing number of elderly Palestinians in Gaza are dying due to the Israeli-made famine there.
UK, France and Germany move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran
The three powers trigger a process which could restore sanctions in 30 days, calling Iran's nuclear programme a threat to peace and security.