- Pilot arrested upon landing in Chilean Antarctica says he remains stuck after case suspended ABC News
- U.S. Pilot Stranded in Antarctica Says It’s ‘Isolating and Lonely’ The New York Times
- U.S. teen influencer still stranded in Antarctic weeks after landing plane without permission CBS News
- 20-year-old American pilot is stuck in Antarctica for weeks in legal drama over airport landing NBC News
- US teen pilot claims innocence after charges dropped in Antarctica flight case AP News
An atmospheric river is approaching. Here’s when rain could hit the drought-plagued West – San Francisco Chronicle
- An atmospheric river is approaching. Here’s when rain could hit the drought-plagued West San Francisco Chronicle
- Seattle may see rare August soaking Axios
- Over a Month of Rainfall Predicted to Fall Within Just Hours in Two States Newsweek
- Ready for rain? Rare summertime atmospheric river to arrive in western Washington Friday KOMO
- Atmospheric River Threatens to Flood the US Northwest and Break Records Bloomberg.com
Trump revokes Biden order promoting competition in the US economy
Move further unwinds initiative to crack down on anti-competitive practices in agriculture, drugs and labor
Donald Trump on Wednesday revoked a 2021 executive order on promoting competition in the US economy issued by Joe Biden, the White House said.
The move by the Republican US president further unwinds a signature initiative by his predecessor, a Democrat, to crack down on anti-competitive practices in sectors from agriculture to drugs and labor.
Continue reading...F-15 Ride-Along Passenger Accidentally Ejects While On The Ground – The War Zone
US briefly deploys warships after Chinese military ships’ collision – Navy Times
- US briefly deploys warships after Chinese military ships’ collision Navy Times
- US warships sail in vicinity of disputed shoal where Chinese ships collided CNN
- China, US trade barbs over destroyer passage near Scarborough Shoal Reuters
- Philippines blames China for ship collision in disputed South China Sea AP News
- Chinese ships crash in chase with Filipino patrol boat in the South China Sea NBC News
Jimmy Lai trial: closing arguments in Hong Kong delayed by aftermath of Typhoon Podul
Lai has been detained since December 2020, with western nations and rights groups calling for his release
The closing arguments in the national security trial against jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai were postponed on Thursday after the Asian financial hub issued its highest-level “black” weather warning, stemming from ex-typhoon Podul.
Queues had formed outside the court for the public gallery, but torrential rain saw the closing arguments in the trial, which began in late 2023, delayed. Proceedings are expected to resume on Friday.
Continue reading...The Dissident Beijing Can’t Break – The Free Press
- The Dissident Beijing Can’t Break The Free Press
- Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon’s national security trial to begin hearing final arguments BBC
- Trump says he hopes to 'save' Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai Reuters
- Trump Says He Raised Ex-Media Mogul Jimmy Lai’s Case With China Bloomberg.com
- Trump has vowed to free Jimmy Lai. A Hong Kong court is about to decide the media mogul’s fate CNN
After mass arrests, what happens next with Palestine Action ban? – BBC
- After mass arrests, what happens next with Palestine Action ban? BBC
- Aux barricades, boomers! The Economist
- Hundreds of anti-Israel protestors arrested in London for supporting group banned under terrorism law Fox News
- ‘I’m on the right side of history’: The church minister risking prison time to support Palestine Action The Independent
- Palestine Action co-founder accuses ministers of making defamatory claims The Guardian
Trump has vowed to free Jimmy Lai. A Hong Kong court is about to decide the media mogul’s fate – CNN
- Trump has vowed to free Jimmy Lai. A Hong Kong court is about to decide the media mogul’s fate CNN
- Who is Jimmy Lai, the HK media tycoon on trial for national security crimes? BBC
- Jimmy Lai trial: closing arguments in Hong Kong delayed by aftermath of Typhoon Podul The Guardian
- Hong Kong slams ‘smear campaigns’ as Jimmy Lai expected to return to court for trial South China Morning Post
- Who is Jimmy Lai? 'Prisoner of conscience' who has endured 1,600 days behind bars Sky News
Peru enacts amnesty for military and police accused of human rights abuses – The Guardian
- Peru enacts amnesty for military and police accused of human rights abuses The Guardian
- Peru president signs amnesty law for police and soldiers accused of atrocities BBC
- Peru's Boluarte pardons security forces for abuses during decades-long internal conflict Reuters
- Peru grants amnesty to security forces accused of abuse during fight against rebel groups CNN
- President Dina Boluarte signs into law Peru’s amnesty bill despite outcry Al Jazeera
Rain warning delays landmark trial of Hong Kong’s rebel mogul Jimmy Lai
Lai is accused of colluding with foreign forces under a Beijing-imposed national security law.
UEFA unfurls Gaza-related plea banner after Palestinian tribute fallout
'Stop killing children, civilians' banners at match after tribute criticism over Palestinian player killed by Israel.
U.S. Pilot Stranded in Antarctica Says It’s ‘Isolating and Lonely’ – The New York Times
- U.S. Pilot Stranded in Antarctica Says It’s ‘Isolating and Lonely’ The New York Times
- US teen pilot agrees to donation to suspend proceedings in Antarctica landing case USA Today
- US teen pilot claims innocence after charges dropped in Antarctica flight case AP News
- American teen pilot detained in Antarctica while raising money for cancer on solo trip Fox News
- Who Is Ethan Guo? The 19-Year-Old US Influencer Pilot Stranded In Antarctica NDTV
Peru enacts amnesty for military and police accused of human rights abuses
Families of victims and advocacy groups condemn law that covers internal armed conflict from 1980 to 2000
Human rights groups and families of victims of Peru’s two-decade internal armed conflict have expressed outrage after the country’s government granted a blanket amnesty for all military and police officers accused of human rights crimes from 1980 to 2000.
The Peruvian president, Dina Boluarte, signed the amnesty – which was approved by the country’s congress last month – into law on Wednesday, to the applause of military top brass and ministers at Lima’s government palace.
Continue reading...Rising seas could put Easter Island’s iconic statues at risk by 2080: Study
Possible ways to mitigate the risk include armouring the coastline and building breakwaters to relocating the monuments.
Chemistry on trial: How a professor tried to convince a court she didn’t kill her husband
While the accused mounted a self-argued defence using science, the court found her guilty of murder.
Brazil plans aid packages for businesses impacted by Trump tariffs
The plan, called 'Sovereign Brazil', will include credit for businesses that rely on exports.
‘Our children are dying’: Rare footage shows plight of civilians in besieged Sudan city
Parents are struggling to feed their children in war-hit Sudan's Darfur region.
Russia restricts calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, the latest step to control the internet – AP News
- Russia restricts calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, the latest step to control the internet AP News
- Russia clamps down on WhatsApp and Telegram over data sharing The Guardian
- WhatsApp says Russia is trying to block it Reuters
- Russia restricts calls on WhatsApp, Telegram as internet control tightens Al Jazeera
- Roskomnadzor Says It Is Restricting WhatsApp, Telegram Calls The Moscow Times
Russia’s Faltering War Economy Adds to Putin’s Woes Ahead of Trump Summit – Bloomberg.com
- Russia's Faltering War Economy Adds to Putin's Woes Ahead of Trump Summit Bloomberg.com
- War Costs Soar, Oil Prices Sink: Russia’s Coffers Are Running Out of Cash UNITED24 Media
- Trouble in Russian economy means Putin really needs Alaska talks too Responsible Statecraft
- Sanctioned but standing: Russians see their prices rise as Trump and Putin head to Alaska CBC
- Why Russia's economy is beginning to falter Le Monde.fr