- Ukraine arrests air force major suspected of spying for Russia politico.eu
- Ukraine arrests air force officer for spying on Western-supplied fighter jets Reuters
- Ukraine's Security Service discovers mole in Ukrainian Air Force who helped Russia target airfields hosting F-16 and Mirage jets Українська правда
- Ukrainian Mole Helped Russia Target Airfields With F-16, Mirage Jets: Kyiv Newsweek
- Ukraine Foils Kharkiv Breach, Exposes Russian Agent Who Spied to Repay Casino Debts UNITED24 Media
Sheinbaum demands return of Mexican citizens held at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Mexican president said citizens held at controversial Florida immigration jail ‘should be repatriated immediately’
Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has said that the country is demanding the repatriation of at least 30 of its citizens currently being held in the controversial Florida immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz”.
The Mexican leader said on Wednesday that a note had been sent to US authorities “demanding that any Mexicans who might enter this detention center should be repatriated immediately”.
Continue reading...Why Trump’s tough stance on Russia could derail the biggest win in his trade war – Business Insider
- Why Trump's tough stance on Russia could derail the biggest win in his trade war Business Insider
- Trump Admits Financial Penalties on Russia ‘May or May Not’ Work The New York Times
- Trump’s Russia Sanctions Strategy Runs Hot and Cold The Wall Street Journal
- Senator Blumenthal: “Putin Doesn’t Deserve More Time” as US Urged to Act on Sanctions UNITED24 Media
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune readying Russia sanctions as deadline for Ukraine cease-fire shortens to 10 days New York Post
What does recognising a Palestinian state mean?
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions.
What does recognising a Palestinian state mean? – BBC
- What does recognising a Palestinian state mean? BBC
- How will the UK’s recognition of Palestine help those starving in Gaza? - podcast The Guardian
- Starmer says UK will recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees ceasefire, ends Gaza suffering AP News
- Mark Levin: I'm 'sick and tired' of lectures from Europe foxnews.com
- Britain and France Have Pledged to Recognize a Palestinian State. What Would It Mean? The New York Times
‘At 80, to be treated like a terrorist is shocking’: arrested on suspicion of supporting Palestine Action
Retired priest and former magistrate among those held after Palestine Action was banned as a terror organisation
Palestine Action’s co-founder has won a bid to bring a high court challenge over the group’s ban as a terrorist organisation, which has made membership of or support for the direct action group a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
About 200 people have been arrested on suspicion of publicly protesting in support for PA since it was banned. They include:
Continue reading...Israel’s new measures do nothing to stop the starvation crisis in Gaza, say aid workers – The Guardian
- Israel’s new measures do nothing to stop the starvation crisis in Gaza, say aid workers The Guardian
- Updates: Israeli fire kills dozens searching for food in famine-hit Gaza Al Jazeera
- Gaza airdrops deliver a fraction of what trucks could, aid groups warn The Washington Post
- Israel increases food aid to Gaza amid outrage over growing reports of starvation PBS
- Once again, Israel tried to restrict Gaza aid. Once again, its policy failed miserably The Times of Israel
Australia widens teen social media ban to YouTube, scraps exemption – Hacker News
World Athletics gene test introduced for female category
World Athletics mandates gene test for female category eligibility setting September 1 deadline for Tokyo Championships.
Israel rejects Hamas demand, considers Gaza annexation – The Jerusalem Post
- Israel rejects Hamas demand, considers Gaza annexation The Jerusalem Post
- Israeli officials tell outlets chances for ceasefire-hostage deal appear ‘slim’ The Times of Israel
- Trump tells Israel to ‘finish the job’ against Hamas weeks after suggesting ceasefire deal in sight CNN
- Hamas pushes back on Trump and Witkoff's criticisms, demands US pressure Israel Fox News
- Live Updates: Israel rejects Hamas's ceasefire demand The Jerusalem Post
US Democrats use obscure law to pressure Trump on Epstein case
Rarely used 'rule of five' used in latest effort by Democrats to spotlight Trump-era Epstein controversies.
US Q2 GDP growth masks broader economic downturn
Consumer spending ticked up slightly after a near halt, but private sector investments plunged in the second quarter.
Australia’s first orbital-class rocket didn’t make it far off the launch pad – Ars Technica
- Australia’s first orbital-class rocket didn’t make it far off the launch pad Ars Technica
- First Australian-made rocket crashes shortly after lift-off BBC
- First Eris launch fails to reach orbit SpaceNews
- ‘We have a cloud, and that’s the end’: first Australian-made orbital rocket crashes shortly after takeoff | Space The Guardian
- Watch: Australia's first space launch since 1971 ends in 14 seconds New Atlas
Tsunami warnings downgraded as threat to North America recedes
Thousands of Hawaiians headed for higher ground but the state's governor says no "wave of consequence" has hit the islands.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry spotted dining together in Montreal
Restaurant Le Violon confirms former Canadian prime minister and singer visited but saw ‘no signs of PDA’
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry were seen dining together in Montreal this week.
A communications consultant for the restaurant Le Violon confirmed that the former Canadian prime minister and the singer spent about two hours at the fine-dining spot on Monday evening. Photos of the meetup published by TMZ led to speculation of a budding romance.
Continue reading...Arab states call on Hamas to disarm and relinquish power in unprecedented move – CNN
- Arab states call on Hamas to disarm and relinquish power in unprecedented move CNN
- Fox News Flash top headlines for July 30 foxnews.com
- Arab nations tell Hamas to ‘disarm’ and end rule of Gaza after Starmer ultimatum over Palestine state The Independent
- Several countries launch 'New York Declaration' in support of two-state solution France 24
- In 1st, entire Arab League condemns Oct. 7, urges Hamas to disarm, at 2-state confab The Times of Israel
More than a dozen children die because of food shortages in Sudan camp – medics
Famine has been declared in areas of Darfur, an region particularly hard hit by the ongoing civil war.
Trump to hit India with 25% tariffs – plus ‘penalty’ for trade with Russia
The US president said the measures would take effect from from 1 August, the US deadline for a trade deal.
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Pro-Palestinian Group Can Appeal U.K. Ban, Judge Rules, Citing Free Speech – The New York Times
- Pro-Palestinian Group Can Appeal U.K. Ban, Judge Rules, Citing Free Speech The New York Times
- Palestine Action co-founder wins permission to challenge ban The Guardian
- UK court rules Palestine Action may challenge ‘antiterrorism’ ban Al Jazeera
- UK: Palestine Action ban ‘disturbing’ misuse of UK counter-terrorism legislation, Türk warns ohchr
- Palestine Action can challenge UK ban, court rules BBC