- EU Considers Secondary Sanctions to Hit Russia’s War Effort Bloomberg.com
- Low on sanctions ammo against Putin, EU pins hopes on Trump politico.eu
- An update on the efficacy of sanctions against Russia Brookings
- Czech Republic proposes ending free movement of Russian diplomats in Schengen area as part of new sanctions Anadolu Ajansı
- We must be realistic, we must be ready for the introduction of new sanctions against the Russian Federation - Head of the EP Українські Національні Новини
Donald Trump holds White House talks on postwar plan for Gaza – Financial Times
- Donald Trump holds White House talks on postwar plan for Gaza Financial Times
- Trump and Advisers, Including Kushner, Meet on Gaza’s Future The New York Times
- Blair Joins White House Meeting on the Future of Gaza, Reports Say Bloomberg.com
- Trump chairs Gaza meeting; Israel faces pressure over hospital strikes NBC News
- Netanyahu Sold Trump a Quick Plan for Victory Over Hamas, Only to Collide With Reality Haaretz
Turkey’s Erdogan unveils ‘Steel Dome’ air defense system – ABC News
- Turkey's Erdogan unveils 'Steel Dome' air defense system ABC News
- Erdogan unveils Turkey’s new ‘Steel Dome’ integrated air defense system PBS
- Turkish defence company Aselsan to build $1.5 billion technology base to double capacity Reuters
- Video Shows Rising NATO Ally's Rival to US 'Golden Dome' Newsweek
- Erdogan: Turkey military taking delivery of $460M systems today AInvest
Tommy Robinson will not be charged over alleged St Pancras assault, police say
British Transport Police say alleged victim ‘did not wish to provide a statement to the investigation’
The far-right activist Tommy Robinson will not face charges over allegations he punched a man to the ground at a London train station, police and prosecutors have announced.
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after the incident on 28 July at St Pancras train station.
Continue reading...Painting looted by Nazis has vanished again, say Argentine police
Prosecutor says painting no longer at Buenos Aires home featured in estate agent's advert.
German cabinet backs voluntary military service, opening door to conscription
The defence minister wants to increase soldiers in service from 182,000 to 260,000 by the early 2030s.
Germany: Rheinmetall opens new artillery ammunition factory – DW
- Germany: Rheinmetall opens new artillery ammunition factory DW
- Rheinmetall CEO says new German plant could kick off 'pan-European defence ecosystem' Reuters
- Rheinmetall opens biggest European ammunition plant as EU rearmament picks up Financial Times
- Rheinmetall to Build Europe’s Biggest Powder Facility—Here’s What It Means for Ukraine UNITED24 Media
- Rheinmetall Opens Europe’s Largest Artillery-Shell Factory Bloomberg.com
Trump, With Tariffs and Threats, Tries to Strong-Arm Nations to Retreat on Climate Goals – The New York Times
- Trump, With Tariffs and Threats, Tries to Strong-Arm Nations to Retreat on Climate Goals The New York Times
- While Donald Trump is in denial about renewable energy, China is surging ahead Daily Maverick
- Trump’s war on decarbonization aims to prevent China’s success in Green Tech Table.Media
- Trump’s Campaign to Reverse Global Climate Progress The New York Times
Return of UN nuclear inspectors to Iran met with protests by MPs
Some Iranian officials say readmission breaches law passed after Israel and the US attacked the country in June
The partial return of UN inspectors to Iran for the first time since Israel and the US attacked Iran’s nuclear sites has been met with protests by officials in Tehran, who claim the strict preconditions they set have been breached. Some even described the return as criminal.
Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, tried to quell the backlash by saying the inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) would not be visiting any of the bombed sites and that discussions about these were still to be had.
Continue reading...Confidence drops across UK services in face of higher costs and weak demand
CBI survey shows firms cutting hiring and investment as profits squeezed, with outlook gloomy for rest of year
Business confidence plunged this month across the UK’s services sector as mounting cost pressures and weak demand hit profits and undermined the outlook for the rest of the year.
The CBI’s latest service sector poll found that a majority of companies were gloomy about their prospects and discounted the acceleration in activity that usually follows the return to work after the summer break.
Continue reading...US disaster agency suspends workers who criticised Trump cuts, reports say
The Fema staff are said to have been among those who recently lent their names to an open letter.
Thousands evacuated as ‘exceptionally high’ flooding devastates parts of Pakistan’s Punjab
Some 200,000 people have been evacuated after authorities warned of flooding from three rivers.
Taylor Swift’s engagement ring, and the celebrity trend for big rocks
Georgina Rodríguez, Dua Lipa and Zendaya are just some of the recently-engaged stars with standout rings.
Pope demands ‘collective punishment’ end in Gaza as 10 more die of hunger – The Guardian
- Pope demands ‘collective punishment’ end in Gaza as 10 more die of hunger The Guardian
- Pope Leo joins Jerusalem Patriarchs’ call for peace in Gaza Vatican News
- Pope demands end to ‘collective punishment’ and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza PBS
- Pope Leo calls for ceasefire, hostages' release in Israel-Hamas conflict Reuters
- Pope calls for an end to violence in Gaza, supports churches that will not evacuate ABC News
European banks hit by rogue PayPal payments worth ‘billions’
Local media said German lenders had reported millions of suspicious direct debits from the payment firm.
South African influencer apologises over viral Russian job videos
There has been a backlash over the recruitment scheme and a government warning to young people.
Inside the IDF’s terror funds raid in heart of West Bank – The Jerusalem Post
- Inside the IDF's terror funds raid in heart of West Bank The Jerusalem Post
- Child among 58 Palestinians wounded by Israeli army raid in Ramallah Al Jazeera
- Dozens wounded as Israel raids West Bank city where the Palestinian Authority is headquartered AP News
- IDF confirms daytime raid and arrests in Ramallah, troops seize funds allegedly meant for terror The Times of Israel
- Israeli army injures 24 Palestinians during the largest raid on Ramallah in years Mondoweiss
‘Punk rock’ dinosaur with metre-long spikes discovered
The animal has come as a surprise to experts, who now have to rethink how these armoured dinosaurs evolved
Denmark summons US diplomat over alleged Greenland influence campaign
Danish media reports three men with ties to Donald Trump are accused of attempting to infiltrate Greenlandic society
Denmark has summoned the US charge d’affaires for an urgent meeting over an alleged influence campaign in Greenland aimed at shaping public opinion and the future of the Arctic territory.
It comes after reports from Danish media, confirmed by the Danish foreign office, that at least three US men with ties to Donald Trump and the White House had been accused of trying to infiltrate Greenlandic society.
Continue reading...Old master painting looted by Nazis disappears from home in Argentina
Search for artwork seen in estate agent’s photo continues after police raid on house finds tapestry hanging in its place
Argentinian police have said they will continue hunting for an old master painting looted by the Nazis and spotted by chance in an estate agent’s listing after a search of the property in the seaside town of Mar del Plata failed to uncover the work.
“The painting is not in the house … but we’re going to keep searching for it,” the federal prosecutor Carlos Martínez told local media. He said items that could be useful for the investigation, including two firearms, engravings and prints, had been seized.
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