Far-right Israeli lawmaker raids Palestinian school and threatens shutdown
Israel’s education committee head stormed a school in Jerusalem, vowing to shut it down over Palestinian symbols.
Russian attacks kill 14 as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers – BBC
- Russian attacks kill 14 as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers BBC
- Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway CNN
- Ukraine hammers Russian shipping, opening new front in campaign to pressure Putin NBC News
- Maps: Ukrainian drone strikes choke Russian shipping in the Sea of Azov Reuters
- Ukraine Hit Two Large Russia-Linked Oil Tankers in Black Sea Bloomberg.com
Peers face new attendance rules under proposed House of Lords changes – BBC
How the Mossad Plot to Crown Ahmadinejad Backfired – www.israelhayom.com
- How the Mossad Plot to Crown Ahmadinejad Backfired www.israelhayom.com
- Inside Israel’s Secret Operation to Cultivate Ahmadinejad The New York Times
- Madaxweynihii hore ee Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad muxuu ka yiri eedda ah inuu xiriir la leeyahay sirdoonka Israa'iil BBC
- Israel courted Iran’s former hardline president for post-regime role, reports claim The Guardian
- Iran: Alleged Ahmadinejad plot highlights info war DW.com
Neighbor Treats Guy’s Garden Like A Free Flower Farm, Gets A Starring Role On His Doorbell Camera – Bored Panda
Zelensky Says Ukraine Produces 10 Million Drones a Year and Is Targeting 20 Million Annually – Kyiv Post
- Zelensky Says Ukraine Produces 10 Million Drones a Year and Is Targeting 20 Million Annually Kyiv Post
- Ukraine’s Drones Have Turned the Tide, but Can They Change the Map? Foreign Policy
- The War Room newsletter: Ukraine’s Game of Drones The Economist
- Ukraine’s Explosive Global Reach Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)
- A new Molniya every four minutes: how Ukraine is fighting back against Russia's drone onslaught on cities and Українська правда
Protest in Pakistan’s Kashmir stalls after nine killed in clashes
At least 28 people have been killed since protests began in June, as the region braces for a major protest march.
Reform UK proposes £100m ’round-the-clock’ security plan for MPs – BBC
- Reform UK proposes £100m 'round-the-clock' security plan for MPs BBC
- Ann Widdecombe Was Killed in ‘Targeted Attack,’ UK Police Say The New York Times
- Killings of three British politicians in a decade shine light on febrile political mood CNN
- UK's Reform calls for 'full security' for lawmakers after politician's murder Reuters
- Police in the UK arrest a suspect in the killing of former Parliament member Ann Widdecombe AP News
Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires
Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday.
Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members
The opposition says the aim of the talks is to strengthen the democratic institutions and the electoral system.
Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members – BBC
- Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members BBC
- Venezuela’s interim government and opposition to begin formal talks The Guardian
- In Venezuela, Who’s Playing Who? World Politics Review
- The Waltz of the Dueling ANs Caracas Chronicles
- US-backed talks between Venezuela's two parliaments to begin August 1 MercoPress
Exclusive: Lockheed Martin supports granting Ukraine Patriot missile licenses, official says – The Kyiv Independent
- Exclusive: Lockheed Martin supports granting Ukraine Patriot missile licenses, official says The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine Wants to Make Its Own Antimissile System, Not Just Patriots The New York Times
- The U.S. will allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles, will it change the war? NPR
- 'Trump does like a winner': Ukraine victories could mean more US backing, Zelenskyy adviser says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request for license to build Patriot interceptors CBS News
Venezuela’s interim government and opposition to begin formal talks
Nobel laureate María Corina Machado will not lead negotiations over new elections, contrary to expectations
The interim government of Venezuela has announced it will begin formal talks with the opposition aimed at “strengthening democracy” in the country.
The move is backed by the US, which says it is seeking a “democratic transition” in a country still recovering from the twin earthquakes that killed more than 4,700 people.
Continue reading...Italy’s Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform
The defeat triggered opposition calls for Meloni to resign ahead of next year's general election.
Giorgia Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on Italian electoral reform – BBC
- Giorgia Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on Italian electoral reform BBC
- Meloni government vows to press on with electoral reform after losing key vote The Guardian
- Italy's coalition vows to pursue election law reform after setback Reuters
- Meloni Dealt Surprise Setback in Italian Voter Reform Drive Bloomberg.com
- Tajani: "The rejection of the amendment on preferences will have no consequences for the government." Agenzia Nova
Scoop: Trump tells Netanyahu to move forces out of Syria and Lebanon – Axios
- Scoop: Trump tells Netanyahu to move forces out of Syria and Lebanon Axios
- Israel's military presence in Syria faces new pressure from Donald Trump The Jerusalem Post
- Trump urges Netanyahu to withdraw Israeli forces from Syria, Lebanon: Axios Arab News
- Trump says he thinks Israel will withdraw troops from southern Lebanon Reuters
- Trump said to urge Netanyahu to pull Israeli troops from Syria, Lebanon in recent call The Times of Israel
Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates.
Heatwave prompts Italy’s delivery riders to strike for extra rights
Delivery riders in Milan, Bologna and Florence want to protect their health and their wages.
Zelenskyy expected to remove Ukraine’s popular defence minister – Financial Times
- Zelenskyy expected to remove Ukraine’s popular defence minister Financial Times
- Ukraine reshuffle puts defence minister in focus as war grinds on Reuters
- Zelensky dismisses Defense Minister Fedorov after military leadership meeting, source says The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine’s reforming defence minister is under fire The Economist
- Zelenskiy to Propose Interior Minister Klymenko as Ukraine's New Defence Minister, Lawmakers Say U.S. News & World Report
Starmer faces final PMQs before stepping down – PMQs live
Andy Burnham nears Labour leadership finish line
Labour should ditch the triple-lock pensions promise to help tackle the UK’s straitened public finances, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has urged. Heather Stewart has the story.
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