- 12 killed, record number of children injured in Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv The Kyiv Independent
- Russian strikes kill eight and hit apartment block in Kyiv, officials say BBC
- Russian Missile and Drone Attack Pummels Kyiv, Killing at Least 7 The New York Times
- Russian strike on Kyiv kills 7, including 6-year-old boy, Ukrainian president says ABC News
- Fires and destruction as missile attacks rattle Ukraine’s capital Al Jazeera
Israel said to warn Hamas it will annex parts of Gaza if no hostage deal reached – The Times of Israel
- Israel said to warn Hamas it will annex parts of Gaza if no hostage deal reached The Times of Israel
- Israeli Far-Right Minister Promotes Plan for Jewish Resettlement in Gaza The New York Times
- Israeli minister hints at annexing parts of Gaza Reuters
- Israel weighs Gaza annexation if no hostage deal reached The Jerusalem Post
- Pressure Hamas, Appease Far Right: Are Israeli Plans to Annex Gaza Just Spin? Haaretz
German biathlete Laura Dahlmeier dies mountaineering in Pakistan
German biathlete and Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier was killed by falling rocks while scaling Laila Peak in Pakistan.
UK court: Palestine Action may challenge ‘antiterrorism’ ban
Palestine Action has won its bid to challenge a government decision to ban the group under anti-terrorism laws.
At least 22 killed at Angola fuel price hike protests, authorities say
More than 1,200 people have been arrested since rallies began earlier this week, a government statement said.
White House to end US tariff exemption for all low-value overseas packages
Under Trump order, parcels valued at or under $800 outside of international postal network to face ‘all applicable duties’
The United States is suspending a “de minimis” exemption that allowed low-value commercial shipments to be shipped to the United States without facing tariffs, the White House said on Wednesday.
Under an executive order signed by Donald Trump on Wednesday, packages valued at or under $800 sent to the US outside of the international postal network will now face “all applicable duties” starting on 29 August, the White House said.
Continue reading...18 EU countries turn to new defense fund as U.S. no longer considers Europe’s security a priority – PBS
- 18 EU countries turn to new defense fund as U.S. no longer considers Europe’s security a priority PBS
- EU members eye €127 billion in loans for defense procurement Defense News
- European countries to borrow billions from EU to rearm Ukraine politico.eu
- Eighteen EU members apply for a total of $147 billion from defence fund Reuters
- EU capitals ask Brussels for nearly €130B to spend on defense politico.eu
Why a so-called ‘honor’ killing in Pakistan has sparked national outrage
A couple was killed in Balochistan over accusations of having an affair. A viral video forced Pakistan to respond.
Pressure piles on Merz to punish Israel over Gaza – politico.eu
- Pressure piles on Merz to punish Israel over Gaza politico.eu
- Middle East: Germany announces plan to airlift aid to Gaza DW
- Merz Calls on Israel to Stop ‘Catastrophic’ Crisis in Gaza Bloomberg.com
- Germany, Jordan want to supply Gaza by air – here is how it could work Defense News
- French, UK, German foreign ministers may visit Israel next week to push for Gaza aid — Merz The Times of Israel
Hezbollah rejects calls to disarm, says demands serve Israel
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says group will 'not submit to Israel' and disarm as pressure on Lebanon grows.
Belgium refers war crimes complaint against Israeli soldiers to ICC
The Hind Rajab Foundation criticises Belgian authorities for not taking stronger action as diplomatic row worsens.
France and Britain Thought the Jews Would Be Pushovers – Commentary Magazine
- France and Britain Thought the Jews Would Be Pushovers Commentary Magazine
- What Countries Recognize a Palestinian State: A Map The New York Times
- Statehood remains a distant dream for Palestinians as nightmare unfolds in Gaza AP News
- Opinion | Macron’s View of Palestine Fits the Progressive Model The Wall Street Journal
- Portugal makes cautious move towards recognising Palestinian state Reuters
Calls for UK air traffic control boss to resign as new glitch disrupts flights
System restored after Nats limited flights due to technical problems that raised fears of repeat of chaos in August 2023
The head of the UK’s air traffic control company is facing calls to resign after the second disruption to flights in two years due to technical problems.
Hundreds of flights were delayed after the air traffic control (ATC) system went down for about 20 minutes on Wednesday.
Continue reading...Tsunami alerts lifted after huge earthquake prompts evacuations across Pacific
Alerts were issued across the Pacific following the 8.8 magnitude quake in Russia's Far East, but no deaths were reported.
Tsunami alerts lifted after huge earthquake prompts evacuations across Pacific
Alerts were issued across the Pacific following the 8.8 magnitude quake in Russia's Far East, but no deaths were reported.
US sanctions Brazil’s Supreme Court judge overseeing case against Bolsonaro
US freezes Judge Moraes's assets, citing role in arbitrary detentions, censorship, and Bolsonaro-related prosecutions.
US Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged despite Trump pressures
The decision also drew dissent from two of the central bank's governors, both Trump appointees.
UN expert condemns US rollback of sanctions on Myanmar regime allies
The decision came after the country's military chief sent a letter to Trump praising his 'strong leadership'.
Leader of Israeli Knesset taunts UK, France over Palestinian state
The speaker of Israel’s Knesset said London or Paris should be the site of a Palestinian state.
Ukraine parliament to vote on law to restore powers of anti-corruption bodies
Move follows protests in Ukrainian cities over bill passed last week that curtailed independence of two bodies
Ukraine’s parliament will vote on a new law on Thursday that would restore independence to two anti-corruption bodies, backtracking on a law passed last week that curtailed their powers and led to a political crisis.
Last week’s legal changes prompted rare wartime street protests against the president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and accusations that the presidential office was trying to protect powerful associates from anti-corruption investigations.
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