Europe’s freedom faces greatest threat since WW2, Macron says
The French president has called for his country's defence spending to rise by €3.5bn (£3bn) in 2026.
IDF said to warn against Gaza ‘humanitarian city’; ex-PM brands it ‘concentration camp’ – The Times of Israel
- IDF said to warn against Gaza ‘humanitarian city’; ex-PM brands it ‘concentration camp’ The Times of Israel
- ‘Humanitarian city’ would be concentration camp for Palestinians, says former Israeli PM The Guardian
- Lapid, Olmert slam Israel’s plans for ‘concentration camps’ in Gaza’s Rafah Al Jazeera
- Israel’s Military Lawyers Raise Concerns About New Plan to Move Hundreds of Thousands of Gazans The Wall Street Journal
- 'I asked for a realistic plan': Netanyahu pushes IDF for alternatives to Gaza humanitarian city The Jerusalem Post
U.S. urges clarity on Japan’s role in potential war over Taiwan, report says – The Japan Times
- U.S. urges clarity on Japan’s role in potential war over Taiwan, report says The Japan Times
- US demands clarity from allies on their role in potential war over Taiwan, FT reports Reuters
- Washington’s war demands – Australia right to refuse committing to a hypothetical conflict with China over Taiwan The Conversation
- Australia rebuffs calls to commit to joining hypothetical US-China conflict The Guardian
- China was the big disruptor in our region. Now the US is determined to take that title Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Met Office: Extreme weather the UK’s new normal – BBC
- Met Office: Extreme weather the UK's new normal BBC
- The Guardian view on a climate reckoning: an annual address could set a new standard for political accountability The Guardian
- UK sea level rising faster than global average, study finds Financial Times
- Miliband’s climate statement not so much historic as histrionic The Telegraph
- Extreme weather 'becoming the norm' - as minister warns UK's way of life 'under threat' Sky News
Viktor Orban’s playbook is admired abroad but weakening at home – BBC
- Viktor Orban's playbook is admired abroad but weakening at home BBC
- Viktor Orban’s economic luck runs out The Economist
- Orbán seized Hungary by the neck – and the right followed in his wake The Observer
- The rise of Viktor Orban and the erosion of democracy in Hungary KALW
- Orbán expects landslide win in a fair fight in the 2026 election The Budapest Times
The ‘strongman’ PM who inspired Trump’s playbook – but now finds his power crumbling
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban finds his power under threat, but not in the way one might expect.
The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico
The US is accusing its southern neighbour of breaking a long-held water sharing agreement.
King Charles schedules Trump state visit for when UK parliament is in recess
Buckingham Palace to host US president during party conferences removing chance of Commons address
King Charles has invited Donald Trump for an unprecedented second state visit in September, scheduling the trip for three days when parliament is not sitting and removing the possibility of the US president addressing parliament.
Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that Trump would come to the UK from 17-19 September, soon after the House of Commons rises for its traditional break for the annual party conferences.
Continue reading...Gaza death toll passes 58,000 from Israeli attacks as ceasefire hopes fade
Israel blamed for deadly Gaza aid attacks as UN warns fuel must enter now or vital 'lifelines will vanish'.
Live: One in ten children in Gaza suffering from malnutrition, says Unrwa – Middle East Eye
- Live: One in ten children in Gaza suffering from malnutrition, says Unrwa Middle East Eye
- Photos of desperate Palestinians reaching for food in Gaza as experts warn of famine AP News
- One in 10 children screened in UNRWA clinics are malnourished, UN Palestinian refugee agency says Reuters
- Inside Gaza’s ‘death traps’ Financial Times
- A harrowing journey to find food in Gaza NPR
Chelsea trounce PSG to lift FIFA Club World Cup
English Premier League side Chelsea beat European champions Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in FIFA's club showpiece final.
Two women killed at Kentucky church as gunman opens fire after shooting officer
The suspect, who was shot dead by police, is believed to have had a connection to the place of worship.
EU envoys near agreement on lower Russian oil price cap – Reuters
- EU envoys near agreement on lower Russian oil price cap Reuters
- Slovakia aims for EU deal on ending Russian gas imports by Tuesday Euronews.com
- EU expected to agree on new Moscow sanctions, Russian oil price cap, Reuters reports The Kyiv Independent
- EU Edges Closer to New Price-Cap Regime for Russian Oil Trade Bloomberg
- EU ambassadors to discuss 18th sanctions package and US tariffs on 13 July Українська правда
Spain: 5 hurt in anti-migrant violence blamed on far right – DW
- Spain: 5 hurt in anti-migrant violence blamed on far right DW
- Violent clashes erupt between far-right groups and migrants in Spanish town CNN
- Several people injured in second night of anti-migrant unrest in Spanish town The Guardian
- Anti-migrant violence erupts in Spanish town after pensioner attacked The Telegraph
- Anti-migrant groups clash with riot police in southeastern Spain Yahoo
Two dead and three injured, including state trooper, in Kentucky shootings
Unidentified shooter wounded trooper near airport in Lexington, then fled to a nearby church and opened fire
A suspect shot and wounded a state trooper near a Kentucky airport on Sunday before fleeing to a nearby church, killing two women and wounding two men, before being fatally shot.
At 11.36am ET on Sunday an unidentified shooter opened fire near Blue Grass airport in Lexington and wounded a state trooper, according to authorities. The shooting occurred after the trooper had pulled over a vehicle after receiving a licence plate reader alert in the area of Versailles Road, Lexington police said.
Continue reading...What are the risks from Trump’s latest tariff threats?
US president has told Mexico and EU they face tariffs of 30 percent in August.
South African police minister suspended over corruption allegations
President Ramaphosa's move follows accusations Senzo Mchunu interfered with sensitive investigations.
Macron promises billions more for French defense budget – politico.eu
- Macron promises billions more for French defense budget politico.eu
- Macron Increases Military Spending, Saying Freedom Is Threatened The New York Times
- 'To be free in this world, you must be feared': France's Macron calls for defense spending boost CNBC
- France: Macron announces plans to boost defense spending DW
- Macron says Europe's freedom faces greatest threat since WW2 BBC
Senzo Mchunu: Cyril Ramaphosa suspends South African police minister over crime syndicate allegations – BBC
- Senzo Mchunu: Cyril Ramaphosa suspends South African police minister over crime syndicate allegations BBC
- South African President Opens Corruption Inquiry of Police Leader The New York Times
- South Africa's Ramaphosa removes police minister over criminal link allegations Reuters
- South Africa announces commission to investigate police scandal Financial Times
- South Africa’s Ramaphosa Suspends Key Ally After Allegations Bloomberg
South Africa’s police minister suspended over organised crime allegations
Senzo Mchunu - who denies the claims - has been put on an immediate "leave of absence" by President Cyril Ramaphosa.