- NATO fighter jets scrambled as Russia attacks Ukraine upi.com
- Zelenskyy says at least 22 people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine, hours after Trump put pressure on Moscow – Europe live The Guardian
- Five killed as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks BBC
- Russia's night attack wounds eight in Kyiv, Ukraine says Reuters
- Poland Scrambles Jets as Russia Launches Strikes on Ukraine Bloomberg.com
8 Things to Know About New Research on Earth’s Rapid Drying and the Loss of Its Groundwater – ProPublica
- 8 Things to Know About New Research on Earth’s Rapid Drying and the Loss of Its Groundwater ProPublica
- Freshwater is disappearing from the Earth at alarming rates: Study The Hill
- The parched planet paradox: How drought and sea level rise feed on each other NBC News
- DAILY DIGEST, 7/28: The drying planet: Groundwater pumping one of the largest drivers of sea level rise; Food security declines amid growing agricultural trade deficit; Bargaining for Tribal water in California; Glimmer of hope’ in Colorado River negotiations is Maven's Notebook
- The surprising truth of how land, not ice, is now driving sea level rises BBC Science Focus Magazine
Video: Landslide causes train crash in Germany, killing three
A passenger train derailed in southern Germany, causing a crash that killed three people and injured at least 50 others.
Five killed in Bangkok market mass shooting
Police say officers are investigating the motive behind the incident in Thailand's capital.
Five killed in Bangkok market mass shooting
Police say officers are investigating the motive behind the incident in Thailand's capital.
More than 40 killed in DR Congo attack linked to Islamic State
Most of the dead were worshippers taking part in a night vigil which was stormed by armed men, officials said.
Wildfires threaten Turkiye’s fourth-largest city
Wildfires near Bursa force 3,500 people to flee as Turkiye battles dozens of blazes amid extreme heat.
Sewage spill caused deadly train derailment in Germany, police say
The train driver, another rail employee and one passenger died, while 41 people were injured, prosecutors say.
Heavy rains kill four in China as flood warnings issued in 11 provinces
Authorities warn of intensifying conditions and heightened disaster risks in the coming days.
Once again, Israel tried to restrict Gaza aid. Once again, it failed miserably – The Times of Israel
- Once again, Israel tried to restrict Gaza aid. Once again, it failed miserably The Times of Israel
- Israel pauses some fighting and airdrops resume as fury grows over starvation in Gaza CNN
- Israel begins daily pause in fighting in 3 Gaza areas to allow ‘minimal’ aid as hunger grows AP News
- Israel announces 'tactical pause' in Gaza fighting after outrage over starving Palestinians NBC News
- Israel’s new 10-hour military pause in parts of Gaza starts but UN says it is not enough to stave off famine – Middle East crisis live The Guardian
Thailand, Cambodia agree to ‘immediate, unconditional’ ceasefire: Malaysia
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim says truce between Southeast Asian neighbours to begin at 17:00 GMT.
Houthis training for invasion of Israel—report – JNS.org
- Houthis training for invasion of Israel—report JNS.org
- Houthis vow to escalate attacks in Red Sea Financial Times
- Yemen's Houthi rebels threaten to escalate attacks on ships linked to companies dealing with Israel AP News
- Yemen's Houthis threaten to target ships linked to firms dealing with Israeli ports Reuters
- Houthis Vow to Step Up Shipping Attacks to Press Israel on Gaza Bloomberg.com
Colombia halts coal exports to Israel amid Gaza Genocide
Colombian President halts coal exports to Israel over Gaza war, citing ignored orders from August 2024.
Viral ‘honour’ killing in southwest Pakistan triggers national outrage – Reuters
- Viral 'honour' killing in southwest Pakistan triggers national outrage Reuters
- Pakistan 'honor killing' video sparks outrage, tribal leader arrested NBC News
- A couple were accused of having an ‘illicit’ relationship. Their community allegedly shot them dead CNN
- "Honor killing" of newlywed couple leads to 11 arrests, police in Pakistan say CBS News
- Buried Twice: Honour, Silence, And The Price Of Womanhood In Pakistan Tribune India
US-China talks to restart as hopes grow for trade war truce extension – BBC
- US-China talks to restart as hopes grow for trade war truce extension BBC
- US, China Officials to Meet in Sweden to Extend Trade Truce Bloomberg.com
- US, China to launch new talks on tariff truce extension, easing path for Trump-Xi meeting Reuters
- Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors await details of U.S-China talks CNBC
- State of U.S. Tariffs: July 23, 2025 The Budget Lab at Yale
U.S. Diplomats Will Join Thailand-Cambodia Cease-Fire Talks, Rubio Says – The New York Times
- U.S. Diplomats Will Join Thailand-Cambodia Cease-Fire Talks, Rubio Says The New York Times
- Cambodia and Thailand begin peace talks as fighting continues BBC
- Thailand-Cambodia border clashes continue before Malaysia ceasefire talks Al Jazeera
- ‘Like my other half’: man mourns wife and children killed buying snacks amid Thailand-Cambodia clashes The Guardian
- Thai and Cambodian leaders head to Malaysia for peace talks Reuters
North Korea says South Korea’s overtures ‘great miscalculation’ – Reuters
- North Korea says South Korea's overtures 'great miscalculation' Reuters
- North Korea Rejects New South Korean Leader’s Peace Overtures The New York Times
- North Korea: Kim Jong Un's sister rejects South's overtures DW
- North Korea says it has ‘no interest’ in dialogue with South Korea Al Jazeera
- Kim Jong Un's sister rejects outreach by South's new president ABC News
As Dubai cracks down on crowded jerry-rigged apartments, migrant workers have nowhere else to go – AP News
U.S. and China Meet as Trade Truce Nears Expiration – The New York Times
New Zealand attorney general warns her government’s electoral reform could breach human rights law
Judith Collins also said the controversial electoral law reform could disenfranchise Māori
New Zealand’s prime minister Christopher Luxon has defended his government’s plans to overhaul its electoral laws, despite warnings from his own attorney general the changes could breach human rights law and disenfranchise more than 100,000 voters.
The right-wing government last week announced its plan to shake up electoral laws it said were “outdated and unsustainable”, including closing voter enrolment 13 days before election day, reinstating a total ban on prisoner voting and prohibiting anyone from providing free food, drink or entertainment within 100 metres of a voting station.
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