WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia’s anti-terror fight
People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.
A Family’s Daring Escape From North Korea ‘to Live and Stand Tall’ – The New York Times
A Family’s Daring Escape From North Korea ‘to Live and Stand Tall’ The New York Times
Health worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital after working in DRC
UK resident was evacuated from Democratic Republic of the Congo where there is an outbreak of the disease
A humanitarian worker is being monitored at a specialist hospital in London after potential exposure to the Ebola virus.
The UK resident was medically evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where the worker had been treating patients with the disease, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.
Continue reading...Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it’s ‘leg hair harassment’
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.
Deposed Turkish opposition leader plans new party
Ozgur Ozel hopes to launch new main opposition after court removed him as leader of the CHP.
Carney says he and Trump have agreed to ‘intensify’ trade negotiations
Relations between Canada and its largest trading partner have been tested by Trump's repeated jibes, threats and tariffs
Spain battles latest in series of major wildfires near Madrid
Fire breaks out amid Spain's third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures forecast to rise above 40C.
Kuwaitis ration electricity after Iranian strikes hit power grid
Kuwaitis are rationing electricity after Iranian strikes on power infrastructure are raising fears of outages
Trump says midterms won’t impact his Iran war plan – Politico
- Trump says midterms won’t impact his Iran war plan Politico
- GOP faces new alarm over Iran as ceasefire implodes The Hill
- G.O.P. Boxed In on Iran War as Trump Sidelines Congress The New York Times
- Senate Republicans Are Now Pushing for More of a Say in Iran War News of the United States - NOTUS
- Joe Scarborough urges US not to rush Iran war exit ahead of midterms: ‘Another terrible mistake’ New York Post
US judge blocks Trump bid to strip work permits from immigrants
The order prevents thousands from El Salvador, Sudan and Ukraine from losing work authorisation while lawsuit proceeds.
India tunnel collapse kills 10 as toxic gases hamper rescue
At least 10 people have died and 17 remain trapped after a suspected gas explosion caused a tunnel to collapse.
US agency proposes ending racial and gender workforce data collection
Republican-led EEOC proposal to end workforce diversity reporting heads to public commentary amid sharp criticism.
Can mediators broker a truce between the US and Iran?
With every new round of attacks raising political cost of compromise, analysts warn the window for peace may be closing.
Rescuers search for flood survivors in Afghanistan
Rescuers in eastern Afghanistan are searching through mud and rubble after flash floods and a landslide
Trump says he’s open to talks with Hezbollah, vows to help Lebanon
US President Trump said he is open to direct talks with Hezbollah.
France becomes first EU country to ban social media access for under-15s
Parliament votes to stop children using apps such as TikTok in policy championed by Emmanuel Macron
France’s parliament has approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making it the first EU country to bar children from apps such as TikTok.
The president, Emmanuel Macron, has championed the ban as a key reform of his final term in office and pledged to enforce it by September.
Continue reading...Instagram on trial for allegedly harming kids
The trial between the state of Tennessee and Instagram is kicking off this week.
Row escalates in Ukraine over army chief’s future
Protesters are demanding Oleksandr Syrskyi be removed and former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov reinstated by Friday.
Netherlands to sanction trade with illegal Israeli settlements
Dutch ban on Israeli goods from occupied territory comes as efforts to implement EU-wide sanctions remain stalled.
Americans tourists stabbed outside Athens’ Acropolis as police detain suspect in apparent random attack – Fox News
- Americans tourists stabbed outside Athens' Acropolis as police detain suspect in apparent random attack Fox News
- Greek-American tourists stabbed in rare attack near the Acropolis CNN
- 2 Americans stabbed outside the Acropolis in Greece ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- 2 American tourists injured in stabbing near Acropolis in Athens USA Today
- American Tourists Stabbed in Knife Attack at Historic Landmark The Daily Beast