India will continue to buy Russian oil, government sources say – Reuters

  1. India will continue to buy Russian oil, government sources say  Reuters
  2. India Will Buy Russian Oil Despite Trump’s Threats, Officials Say  The New York Times
  3. India to maintain Russian oil imports despite Trump threats, government sources say  Reuters
  4. India to still buy oil from Russia despite Trump threats, say officials  The Guardian
  5. Trump tariff threat: No order for refiners from India to stop Russian oil imports despite US pressure, cl  Times of India
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Ukraine claims attacks on Russian drone storage airbase and military plant – Euronews.com

  1. Ukraine claims attacks on Russian drone storage airbase and military plant  Euronews.com
  2. Ukraine drone attacks kill three in Russia, cause fire at oil refinery  Al Jazeera
  3. Ukraine says it hit Russian oil facilities, military airfield  Reuters
  4. 3 people die in overnight Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia  ABC News
  5. Ukrainian Drones Strike Targets Across Russia As Trump Orders US Nuclear Subs To Region  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
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Pope Leo XIV: ‘We all find true joy and happiness in Jesus Christ’ – Vatican News

  1. Pope Leo XIV: 'We all find true joy and happiness in Jesus Christ'  Vatican News
  2. A half-million young Catholics invade Rome, awaiting Pope Leo XIV at Holy Year youth festival  ABC News
  3. 'A hope that never disappoints'  Vatican News
  4. 'The place is very alive' - Pilgrims greet Leo at the Jubilee of Youth  The Pillar
  5. Up to a million young Catholics in Rome for Pope Leo vigil  Le Monde.fr
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Japan braces for more heat after hottest July on record – DW

  1. Japan braces for more heat after hottest July on record  DW
  2. Japan sets new record for highest nationwide average temperature in July  France 24
  3. Japan records highest temperature on record  Al Jazeera
  4. City breaks entire country's record with unprecedented temperature — here's what you need to know  Yahoo Home
  5. Japan Records Highest Temperature Ever as Heat Wave Lingers  Bloomberg
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Germany’s ‘oldest and biggest’ gay nightclub declares bankruptcy

SchwuZ, a 50-year-old dance hotspot, falls victim to inflation and rising rents threatening Berlin’s club scene

Germany’s “oldest and biggest” gay dance club has declared itself bankrupt after nearly half a century in business, falling victim to inflation and an evolving party culture threatening Berlin’s nightlife.

Management troubles and dating apps were among the factors putting SchwuZ on the ropes last year and in May the club shortened its opening hours, laid off staff and asked regulars for help to plug a growing shortfall, to little avail.

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Nordic countries hit by ‘truly unprecedented’ heatwave

Scientists record longest streak of temperatures higher than 30C in region in records going back to 1961

Cold Nordic countries are being seared by “truly unprecedented” heat, as hot weather strengthened and lengthened by carbon pollution continues to roast northern Europe.

A weather station in the Norwegian part of the Arctic Circle recorded temperatures above 30C (86F) on 13 days in July, while Finland has had three straight weeks with 30C heat.

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Nordic countries hit by ‘truly unprecedented’ heatwave

Scientists record longest streak of temperatures higher than 30C in region in records going back to 1961

Cold Nordic countries are being seared by “truly unprecedented” heat, as hot weather strengthened and lengthened by carbon pollution continues to roast northern Europe.

A weather station in the Norwegian part of the Arctic Circle recorded temperatures above 30C (86F) on 13 days in July, while Finland has had three straight weeks with 30C heat.

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Nordic countries hit by ‘truly unprecedented’ heatwave

Scientists record longest streak of temperatures higher than 30C in region in records going back to 1961

Cold Nordic countries are being seared by “truly unprecedented” heat, as hot weather strengthened and lengthened by carbon pollution continues to roast northern Europe.

A weather station in the Norwegian part of the Arctic Circle recorded temperatures above 30C (86F) on 13 days in July, while Finland has had three straight weeks with 30C heat.

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Palestinian statehood vote at Victorian Labor conference heaps more pressure on PM

Labor Friends of Palestine’s motion also called on federal government to extend sanctions to all members of Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet

Victorian Labor members have voted to immediately recognise Palestine, heaping further pressure on the Albanese government to join Canada, France and the UK in their push for a sovereign state.

Rank and file members at Labor’s state conference on Saturday also carried an urgent resolution to review the Aukus submarine deal. However, the wording of the motion was watered down before the vote.

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With Palestine recognition, allies try to get Netanyahu to listen, but risk boosting Hamas – The Times of Israel

  1. With Palestine recognition, allies try to get Netanyahu to listen, but risk boosting Hamas  The Times of Israel
  2. Western countries speak of a future Palestinian state as the nightmare unfolding in Gaza worsens  AP News
  3. A viable Palestinian state remains far off, despite growing international clamor  CNN
  4. There Will Be New States in the Middle East, but Palestine Isn’t at the Front of the Line  Middle East Forum
  5. How Gaza exasperation pushed three Israel allies towards recognising Palestinian state  Reuters
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