King Charles schedules Trump state visit for when UK parliament is in recess

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Admin

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.

Gaza death toll passes 58,000 from Israeli attacks as ceasefire hopes fade

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Admin

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

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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

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Admin

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

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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

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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

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Two dead and three injured, including state trooper, in Kentucky shootings

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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.

What are the risks from Trump’s latest tariff threats?

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Admin

US president has told Mexico and EU they face tariffs of 30 percent in August.

South African police minister suspended over corruption allegations

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Admin

President Ramaphosa's move follows accusations Senzo Mchunu interfered with sensitive investigations.

Macron promises billions more for French defense budget – politico.eu

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Senzo Mchunu: Cyril Ramaphosa suspends South African police minister over crime syndicate allegations – BBC

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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

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Admin

Senzo Mchunu - who denies the claims - has been put on an immediate "leave of absence" by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Trump defends US Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Admin

The president hits out at critics accusing Bondi of withholding information about the sex offender.

Heavy rain in Texas halts rescue efforts as officials warn of further flooding

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Admin

State authorities believe more than 160 people could still be missing as flash flood warnings remain in Kerr county

More heavy rains in Texas on Sunday paused a weeklong search for victims of catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River and led to high-water rescues elsewhere as officials warned that the downpours could again cause waterways to surge.

It was the first time a new round of severe weather had paused the search since the 4 July floods, which killed at least 129 people. Authorities believe more than 160 people may still be missing in Kerr county.