North Korea says US must accept its status as a nuclear weapons state
North Korean leader’s powerful sister says talks aimed at denuclearisation would be interpreted as a 'mockery'.
China floods: more than 30 killed in Beijing and tens of thousands evacuated
Authorities relocated 80,000 residents from China’s capital after registering rainfall of up to 543mm in some districts
More than 30 people have been killed by heavy rain and flooding in Beijing and a neighbouring region, state media have reported, as tens of thousands more were evacuated from China’s capital.
State broadcaster CCTV said that as of midnight on Monday, 28 people had died in Beijing’s hard-hit Miyun district and two others in Yanqing district as of midnight. Both are outlying parts of the sprawling city, far from the downtown.
Continue reading...Keir Starmer’s cautious approach on Gaza is leaving him isolated – politico.eu
- Keir Starmer’s cautious approach on Gaza is leaving him isolated politico.eu
- Starmer holds emergency meeting as UN-backed experts warn famine playing out in Gaza BBC
- U.K. Will Recognize Palestinian Statehood in September, Barring Cease-Fire The New York Times
- Starmer says UK will recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire AP News
- UK to recognise Palestinian statehood in September unless Israel agrees ceasefire and two-state solution, Starmer says – UK politics live The Guardian
The protests in Ukraine have put Zelenskyy on notice – politico.eu
- The protests in Ukraine have put Zelenskyy on notice politico.eu
- Why did Zelenskyy try to curb autonomy of Ukraine’s anti-graft agencies? Al Jazeera
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s unforced error Financial Times
- Zelensky Learned the Wrong Lesson From Trump The Atlantic
- Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy Needs to Rescue His Own Presidency Bloomberg.com
Watch: Nursing home residents rescued from China floods
At least 30 people have been killed in floods that have inundated large parts of northeastern China.
Five dead in New York City shooting, including police officer, suspect
The attacker was armed with an M4 rifle when he opened fire inside a skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue, Manhattan.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of ceasefire violations but truce still holding
Thai troops have retaliated 'appropriately' and in 'self-defence', Major-General Winthai Suvaree said in a statement.
Pro-Ukrainian Hackers Claim Cyberattack as Aeroflot Grounds Flights – The New York Times
- Pro-Ukrainian Hackers Claim Cyberattack as Aeroflot Grounds Flights The New York Times
- Pro-Ukraine hacker group claims Aeroflot cyber-attack BBC
- Russian Aeroflot airline hit with US$50m in losses from devastating hacker attack Українська правда
- Russia's Aeroflot cancels flights after pro-Ukrainian hackers claim cyberattack NBC News
- Cyberattack on Russian airline Aeroflot causes the cancellation of more than 100 flights Politico
As Trump’s August 1 deadline looms, tariffs are here to stay, experts say
Trump's protectionist moves likely to keep pushing countries to lessen their reliance on the US, analysts say.
Israeli settler kills West Bank activist who worked on Oscar-winning film
Palestinian Odeh Hadalin was from Masafer Yatta, a community whose resistance to settlers was featured in No Other Land.
France calls on the EU to pressure Israel to come to the table on Palestinian two-state solution – AP News
- France calls on the EU to pressure Israel to come to the table on Palestinian two-state solution AP News
- Saudi Arabia, France seek support for declaration on two-state solution between Israel, Palestinians Reuters
- United States Rejects A Two-State Solution Conference U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- WATCH: UN meeting calls on Israel to commit to a Palestinian state, gives ‘unwavering support’ to two-state solution PBS
- LIVE COVERAGE: Day 2 of high-level conference on two-State solution for Israel and Palestine UN News
Ex-Colombian president Álvaro Uribe guilty of witness-tampering
The 73-year-old has become the first Colombian president to be convicted of a crime.
Ex-Colombian president Álvaro Uribe guilty of witness-tampering
The 73-year-old has become the first Colombian president to be convicted of a crime.
Watch: Four killed in Manhattan shooting
A New York City police officer is among the four people killed in a shooting inside a Midtown Manhattan high-rise building.
Heavy rains leave 30 dead in China’s capital Beijing as downpour continues
Beijing is expected to see its heaviest rainfall on Tuesday, with up to 300mm (11.8 inches) forecast for some areas.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,251
Here are the key events on day 1,251 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Dozens of countries attend UN confab on two-states boycotted by US and Israel – The Times of Israel
- Dozens of countries attend UN confab on two-states boycotted by US and Israel The Times of Israel
- United States Rejects A Two-State Solution Conference U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- UN chief: Israeli-Palestinian conflict at ‘breaking point,’ urges push for two-State solution UN News
- What to expect, and what not to, at the UN meeting on an Israel-Palestinian two-state solution AP News
- Saudi Arabia and France to lead UN push for recognising Palestinian statehood The Guardian
Shooting at Nevada casino leaves three dead, with wounded suspect in custody
Hospital reports receiving several patients with gunshot wounds after incident in Reno
A gunman opened fire at a Nevada casino on Monday morning, killing three people before being taken into custody, police said.
The suspect had no known connection to the victims, police said, adding that the motive is unknown.
Continue reading...New mortgage affordability rules help UK housing market avoid summer lull
Record number of homes for sale has created ‘buyer’s market’ and kept price rises in check, Zoopla report says
The typical summer lull in Britain’s housing market has been avoided amid the availability of bigger home loans fuelling a “buyer’s market”, according to a property website.
Despite the signs of a bustling market, Zoopla said it had halved its house price forecast for 2025 as buyers were taking into account increased stamp duty costs in their offers in England and Northern Ireland.
Continue reading...Did the EU capitulate to Donald Trump’s tariff threats?
Trade agreement receives mixed reaction in Europe.