- Dozens killed seeking food in Gaza, hospital says, as Witkoff visits Israel BBC
- LIVE: Israel’s attacks on Gaza kill 41 as starvation deaths mount Al Jazeera
- News Wrap: Israeli strikes and gunfire kill at least 46 in Gaza PBS
- At least 37 killed, 270 injured while seeking aid in northern Gaza: Hospital ABC News
- More than 60,000 people killed in Gaza war, local health officials say The Washington Post
Canada braces as tariff deadline looms and talks with US ‘chaos machine’ drag
Ottawa is still trying to find a trade deal with Washington to avoid heavy tariffs as 1 August deadline approaches
After months of tariff threats from the US and escalating trade tensions that have sowed anger in Canada and fractured a once-close alliance, the country is now fast approaching a 1 August deadline to reach a deal with the Trump administration – which has shown no signs of backing down.
And observers are keeping a close eye on negotiations this week to determine whether too large a chasm has grown between the countries, resulting in what could be an explosive end to what was decades of free-flowing trade.
Continue reading...On issues from Aukus to recognising Palestine, Victorian Labor’s base is determined to be heard
At the party’s state conference this weekend, members and unions will have their say. The question then becomes whether governments – federal and state – will listen
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Scrap Aukus. Recognise Palestine. Save public housing. Overhaul childcare. On paper, the urgency resolutions up for debate at Victorian Labor’s state conference this weekend lay out a roadmap for progressive, nation-shaping reform.
But how much sway do grassroots members and unions really have on the increasingly cautious federal and state Labor governments?
Continue reading...Lithuania’s prime minister steps down after investigations and protests – AP News
Russia ‘lying again’ about capture of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine claims – The Kyiv Independent
- Russia 'lying again' about capture of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine claims The Kyiv Independent
- Russia claims it captured key Ukrainian town as ground offensive gathers pace CNN
- Russia claims capture of Chasiv Yar after 16-month battle Reuters
- Russia claims capture of Chasiv Yar in Ukraine; Kyiv drone attack kills 6 NBC News
- Russia troops seize key town in Donetsk region chinadailyasia.com
At least 91 killed seeking aid in Gaza as US envoy Steve Witkoff visits Israel – The Guardian
- At least 91 killed seeking aid in Gaza as US envoy Steve Witkoff visits Israel The Guardian
- Witkoff Plans Visit to Gaza to See Hunger Crisis The New York Times
- Steve Witkoff says President Trump won't 'tolerate anything other than everybody coming home' Fox News
- Live updates: US envoy visits Israel as Gaza starvation crisis deepens CNN
- Trump envoy to visit Gaza, White House says, after 'productive' meeting with Israel's PM BBC
76-year-old man arrested on suspicion of poisoning children at U.K. summer camp – NBC News
- 76-year-old man arrested on suspicion of poisoning children at U.K. summer camp NBC News
- Man, 76, arrested as summer camp children fall ill BBC
- Man, 76, arrested in UK on suspicion of administering poison at children’s summer camp CNN
- Man, 76, arrested after suspected poisoning at UK summer camp The Guardian
- Pensioner arrested after children ‘poisoned’ at Christian summer camp The Telegraph
Lebanon’s President Aoun reiterates calls for Hezbollah to disarm
Despite US pressure, Hezbollah has rejected calls for its disarmament.
Trump threatens Canada on trade deal after Carney moves to recognise Palestine
Trump says recognising Palestine statehood ‘rewards Hamas’ and US deal with Canada would now be ‘very hard’
Donald Trump has threatened Canada after it moved to recognise a Palestinian state, reacting to Mark Carney’s announcement by saying that signing a US trade deal would now be “very hard”.
The Canadian prime minister said on Wednesday that if the Palestinian Authority promised to meet certain conditions, including demilitarising and holding elections without Hamas, Canada would join France, the UK and other allies in formally recognising a state of Palestine at the UN general assembly in New York in September.
Continue reading...‘Like a sci-fi movie’: US baby born from 30-year-old frozen embryo breaks record
It is believed to be longest that an embryo has been frozen before resulting in a successful live birth.
Ancient Gems Linked to Buddha Are Returned to India – The New York Times
- Ancient Gems Linked to Buddha Are Returned to India The New York Times
- Piprahwa relics: Sotheby's returns Buddha jewels to India after uproar BBC
- Buddhist gem collection returns to India after 127 years Reuters
- Ancient Buddha relics sold to India after $13 million auction postponed NBC News
- ‘A joyous day’: India celebrates return of ancient gems linked to the Buddha The Guardian
Swedish jihadist jailed for life over IS murder of Jordanian pilot in Syria
The killing of Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh by the Islamic State group was shown in a grim video circulated online in 2015.
Mass rape, forced pregnancy and sexual torture in Tigray amount to crimes against humanity – report
Warning: this article contains graphic and distressing testimony and images
Research documents ‘horrific and extreme’ attacks by Ethiopian and Eritrean forces and warns that impunity has meant such atrocities are expanding to new regions
Hundreds of health workers across Tigray have documented mass rape, sexual slavery, forced pregnancy and sexual torture of women and children by Ethiopian and Eritrean soldiers, in systematic attacks that amount to crimes against humanity, a new report has found.
The research, compiled by Physicians for Human Rights and the Organization for Justice and Accountability in the Horn of Africa (OJAH), represents the most comprehensive documentation yet of weaponised sexual violence in Tigray. It reviewed medical records of more than 500 patients, surveys of 600 health workers, and in-depth interviews with doctors, nurses, psychiatrists and community leaders.
Continue reading...Trump changes tone on Gaza humanitarian crisis – Axios
- Trump changes tone on Gaza humanitarian crisis Axios
- Why Trump Broke With Bibi Over the Gaza Famine The Atlantic
- Gaza Hunger Presents Trump With Moral Test Familiar to Past Presidents The New York Times
- Trump pledges more food centers in Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war Fox News
- Trump can end Gaza ‘genocide’ with four words and finally reveal truth of Israel-Hamas war Foundation for Defense of Democracies
What legal tests are Donald Trump’s tariffs facing?
US courts assessing Trump's tariff authority and reliance on 1977 emergencies act amid constitutional power debate.
Ofcom investigates 34 porn sites over UK age verification – BBC
- Ofcom investigates 34 porn sites over UK age verification BBC
- Spotify users could lose their accounts because of new rule The Independent
- Ofcom cracks down on non-compliant porn sites under Online Safety Act Financial Times
- Ready or not, age verification is rolling out across the internet The Verge
- Banning VPNs to protect kids? Good luck with that theregister.com
White House criticised after using TikTok meme to promote deportations
The White House has jumped on the viral Jet2holidays TikTok trend to promote its controversial immigration crackdown.
Syria wants Russia ‘by our side’ in new government’s first Moscow visit
Syria's new rulers have decided to take a pragmatic approach, despite Russia's support for previous president.
Myanmar ends state of emergency before planned elections
General Min Aung Hlaing to lead an 11-member commission to supervise the elections, expected in December.
West must impose “comprehensive arms embargo” on Israel
UK HRW Director Yasmine Ahmed says Israel is “exterminating Palestinians” in Gaza, urging an immediate arms embargo