- Australian PM Anthony Albanese denies ‘melons’ remark about Japan’s PM was sexual, pressure applied for apology New York Post
- Coalition calls on Albanese to apologise to Japan's PM over melon gesture ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Australia news as it happened: Taylor demands PM apologise to Japanese leader for podcast remarks; Labor ‘convinced’ NDIS cuts the right call despite human rights concerns The Age
- PM in denial over Takaichi ‘melons’ joke as ex-envoy warns of fallout The Australian
- View from The Hill: Albanese tried to be ‘hip’, only to let diplomacy slip theconversation.com
World’s oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.
World’s oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.
World’s oceans hit record-high July temperatures – bbc.com
- World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures bbc.com
- Western Europe sets new temperature record as heat waves pummel the region Yahoo
- How the hard reality of climate change hit Europe's economy this summer Reuters
- Western Europe breaks temperature record in summer plagued by heatwaves and wildfires CNN
- Marine heatwaves strike as climate change plays out ‘in front of our eyes’ Financial Times
A blocked Iranian flight to Yemen set off Houthis’ latest spiral with Saudi Arabia – AP News
- A blocked Iranian flight to Yemen set off Houthis’ latest spiral with Saudi Arabia AP News
- Houthi attacks kill seven in Yemen, refinery targeted in Saudi Arabia Al Jazeera
- Iran's supreme leader appoints Guards general as military head France 24
- Yemeni military says Houthi attack on Mocha kills 7, wounds 30 Reuters
- Why is there fighting in Yemen and what does it mean for the Iran war? CNN
June and July hottest on record in Western Europe, monitor says
The Copernicus Climate Change Service says historically low rainfall has worsened the situation in several countries.
UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup privatisation plan
Three confederations release letter criticising FIFA's president over his proposal to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
One year on, Gaza mourns journalist Anas al-Sharif’s death
Gaza remembers Anas al-Sharif, a journalist whose voice defined the impact of war on civilians' lives.
How significant is Mohsen Rezaei’s appointment as Iran’s security chief?
Former IRGC commander Rezaei will be taking over as secretary of Iran's top security body amid Hormuz talks.
2,200-year-old alcohol found sealed inside ancient tomb — and there’s nearly a gallon of it – Fox News
Kurdish hunger striker says ICE force-feeding ‘mentally broke me’
Exclusive: Film-maker Gabar Choli describes how he endured coercive treatment over eight months in detention in Texas
A Kurdish man who was force-fed over the course of eight months while on hunger strike in US immigration detention has spoken out about it for the first time, describing how much the process harmed him physically and psychologically.
Gabar Choli, a film-maker and activist now living in Canada after being deported, described how he endured the coercive treatment – a practice widely considered torture by international human rights groups – often twice a day after being detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when his asylum application was denied.
Continue reading...Gunman kills Thai local official at work as country reels from school shooting – NBC News
Tropical Storm Dolphin batters eastern China with heavy rain, strong winds
Dolphin is forecast to move deeper inland to the central provinces of Hubei and Henan in the coming days.
Suspected crime boss Kinahan spends first night in custody in Ireland
The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.
Osaka, Gauff race into Canadian Open quarters as Rybakina survives scare
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina rallies to beat unseeded Liudmila Samsonova while stars Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff progress.
Anguished locals watch as Israel demolishes homes in southern Lebanon
Anguished locals watch as Israel demolishes homes in southern Lebanon
‘Like the movies’: How Ukraine’s ground robots are changing rules of war – Al Jazeera
- ‘Like the movies’: How Ukraine’s ground robots are changing rules of war Al Jazeera
- Russia and Ukraine have stepped up their aerial war. Civilians are paying the price CNN
- Inside Ukraine's Race To Build Autonomous Strike Capabilities Forbes
- The War That’s Happening Above Russia and Ukraine The New York Times
- Ukraine’s audacious attacks may just play into Putin’s hands The Times
‘Like the movies’: How Ukraine’s ground robots are changing rules of war
They carry ammunition, can conduct kamikaze missions and have shown they can capture enemy positions.
Labour says Farage has ‘no serious answers’ to prisons crisis – UK politics live
Reform says it will free up space in jails in England and Wales by rapidly deporting all foreign offenders
With parts of Britain set to experience their fifth heatwave of the summer this week, Zack Polanski, the Green party leader, has accused the government of not recognising the severity of the crisis.
In a statement, he said:
We are now facing the fifth heatwave in months following the recent deaths of 3,000 people in our country from extreme weather conditions.
This is the greatest crisis this country has faced since the second world war and to complacently dismiss the demands for immediate action by saying everything is under control is gross negligence, blatantly untrue and misses the severity of the crisis.
Continue reading...Putin’s war machine scours the home front for recruits – Financial Times
- Putin’s war machine scours the home front for recruits Financial Times
- Inside Putin’s aggressive army recruitment drive as Russians snatched off streets to feed Ukraine war The Independent
- The Kremlin Is Bullying More Russians Into Fighting in Ukraine WSJ
- Russia pressgangs recruits to shore up troop numbers TVP World
- Ukraine war latest: Russian plans for mobilization 'confirmed by internal documents,' Zelensky says The Kyiv Independent