Trump claims Gaza war to reach ‘conclusive ending’ in two to three weeks – The Times of Israel

  1. Trump claims Gaza war to reach ‘conclusive ending’ in two to three weeks  The Times of Israel
  2. Trump predicts ‘conclusive ending’ to Gaza war within three weeks  Al Jazeera
  3. Israel said to assess that ‘one or two’ hostages are in life-threatening condition  The Times of Israel
  4. Trump's Support for Netanyahu Is Now the Main Obstacle to a Gaza Cease-fire Deal  Haaretz
  5. Trump on what it will take to bring Israeli hostages home: Hamas must be 'confronted and destroyed'  Fox News
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Helicopter spirals out of control, spins wildly before crashing into lake while fighting wildfire — watch – Times of India

  1. Helicopter spirals out of control, spins wildly before crashing into lake while fighting wildfire — watch  Times of India
  2. French helicopter crew survive crash into lake  BBC
  3. Helicopter Crashes into Lake in France While Grabbing Water to Fight Blaze  TMZ
  4. Moment helicopter fighting massive wildfire in France crashes into lake  MSN
  5. Morane 29 helicopter spirals out of control, crashes into France's Rosporden lake; Watch video  The Economic Times
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France summons US Ambassador Kushner over ‘unacceptable’ letter about rising antisemitism – AP News

  1. France summons US Ambassador Kushner over 'unacceptable' letter about rising antisemitism  AP News
  2. France summons U.S. Ambassador Kushner over ‘unacceptable’ antisemitism letter  The Washington Post
  3. Opinion | A Letter to Emmanuel Macron  The Wall Street Journal
  4. Israel launches diplomatic attacks on its Western allies ahead of Palestinian statehood recognition  CNN
  5. Jared Kushner’s Dad Suddenly in Trouble at His Cushy MAGA Job  yahoo.com
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Oil prices rise as Russia-Ukraine war threatens supply disruption – Reuters

  1. Oil prices rise as Russia-Ukraine war threatens supply disruption  Reuters
  2. Putin is facing a fuel crisis as Ukraine escalates attacks on Russian refineries  Atlantic Council
  3. Parts of Russia face gasoline shortages after Ukraine struck refineries  Reuters
  4. Weakening Russian war machine: Why Kyiv is targeting its energy sector  Euronews.com
  5. Ukrainian Drone Strikes Deepen Russia’s Summer Fuel Crunch  Bloomberg.com
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France has ‘no lessons to take’ from US on tackling antisemitism, says minister

Comments come after US ambassador accused government of failing to do enough to stem hate crimes against Jews

Cabinet ministers and Jewish groups have said France has “no lessons to take” from the US on tackling antisemitism, as Washington’s ambassador to Paris was summoned after accusing the government of failing to do enough to stem hate crimes against Jews.

Charles Kushner, who is Jewish, was ordered to report to the foreign ministry on Monday after he wrote a letter to Emmanuel Macron criticising a “lack of sufficient action” by the government to confront the “dramatic rise” in antisemitism in France.

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Reform councillor works on asylum claims for Home Office, investigation reveals

Paul Bean may have breached civil service impartiality rules over alleged social media posts

Campaigners have complained to the Home Office after it was revealed a councillor for Reform UK also works for the government department processing asylum and immigration claims.

Paul Bean, who serves as a councillor for Crook ward at Durham county council, declared his day job as a civil servant at the Home Office in his register of interests.

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‘If you survive this, you’ll survive anything’: new UK reality show that strands ‘newlyweds’ on honeymoon

BBC’s Stranded on Honeymoon Island tests whether love can flourish ‘in toughest of conditions’, says Davina McCall

The new BBC series Stranded on Honeymoon Island is a “social experiment” about the reality of marriage that will teach audiences about “moving forward with your life”, its host, Davina McCall, has said.

Made by the producers of Married at First Sight UK, the show features 12 singles looking for lifelong love who are matched with someone on a speed date and “married”. They are then stranded on a tropical island dressed only in their wedding outfit for a three-week honeymoon without phones, luxuries, family or friends.

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