US Q2 GDP growth masks broader economic downturn
Consumer spending ticked up slightly after a near halt, but private sector investments plunged in the second quarter.
Australia’s first orbital-class rocket didn’t make it far off the launch pad – Ars Technica
- Australia’s first orbital-class rocket didn’t make it far off the launch pad Ars Technica
- First Australian-made rocket crashes shortly after lift-off BBC
- First Eris launch fails to reach orbit SpaceNews
- ‘We have a cloud, and that’s the end’: first Australian-made orbital rocket crashes shortly after takeoff | Space The Guardian
- Watch: Australia's first space launch since 1971 ends in 14 seconds New Atlas
Tsunami warnings downgraded as threat to North America recedes
Thousands of Hawaiians headed for higher ground but the state's governor says no "wave of consequence" has hit the islands.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry spotted dining together in Montreal
Restaurant Le Violon confirms former Canadian prime minister and singer visited but saw ‘no signs of PDA’
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry were seen dining together in Montreal this week.
A communications consultant for the restaurant Le Violon confirmed that the former Canadian prime minister and the singer spent about two hours at the fine-dining spot on Monday evening. Photos of the meetup published by TMZ led to speculation of a budding romance.
Continue reading...Arab states call on Hamas to disarm and relinquish power in unprecedented move – CNN
- Arab states call on Hamas to disarm and relinquish power in unprecedented move CNN
- Fox News Flash top headlines for July 30 foxnews.com
- Arab nations tell Hamas to ‘disarm’ and end rule of Gaza after Starmer ultimatum over Palestine state The Independent
- Several countries launch 'New York Declaration' in support of two-state solution France 24
- In 1st, entire Arab League condemns Oct. 7, urges Hamas to disarm, at 2-state confab The Times of Israel
More than a dozen children die because of food shortages in Sudan camp – medics
Famine has been declared in areas of Darfur, an region particularly hard hit by the ongoing civil war.
Trump to hit India with 25% tariffs – plus ‘penalty’ for trade with Russia
The US president said the measures would take effect from from 1 August, the US deadline for a trade deal.
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Pro-Palestinian Group Can Appeal U.K. Ban, Judge Rules, Citing Free Speech – The New York Times
- Pro-Palestinian Group Can Appeal U.K. Ban, Judge Rules, Citing Free Speech The New York Times
- Palestine Action co-founder wins permission to challenge ban The Guardian
- UK court rules Palestine Action may challenge ‘antiterrorism’ ban Al Jazeera
- UK: Palestine Action ban ‘disturbing’ misuse of UK counter-terrorism legislation, Türk warns ohchr
- Palestine Action can challenge UK ban, court rules BBC
Why did Russian mega earthquake not cause more tsunami damage?
The earthquake was one of the strongest ever recorded, but its tsunami was not as bad as feared.
England vs India: Fifth Test – teams, start, Gambhir, groundsman
India seek to save the five-Test series with England leading 2-1 going into the final match at the Oval in London.
UK flights disrupted after air traffic control ‘technical issue’
Air traffic control authority says departures at all airports have resumed after glitch affected flights across UK.
UK court rules Palestine Action may challenge ‘antiterrorism’ ban
The pro-Palestinian group requests a full legal challenge to its ban in London’s High Court.
Japan, Hawaii spared as tsunami warnings from 8.8 magnitude quake fade
Japan and Hawaii were spared from a feared tsunami after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia.
In recognising Palestine, Britain and France won’t advance peace – The Economist
- In recognising Palestine, Britain and France won’t advance peace The Economist
- France’s recognition of Palestine is not a ‘gift’ to Hamas MSNBC News
- From Gaza to Greenland, Macron breaks with Trump on global flashpoints foxnews.com
- French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state AP News
- Australia, other Western nations consider recognizing a Palestinian state Haaretz
President Lula hits back as Trump tariffs threaten US-Brazil trade showdown
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he won’t be cowed by Trump ahead of 50% tariffs set to hit Brazil
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has said he does not fear getting on the wrong side of Donald Trump, as South America’s largest economy braces for the introduction of 50% tariffs.
Trump announced plans to slap Brazil with tariffs on 1 August earlier this month, partly in retaliation for a supposed political “witch-hunt” against his far-right ally Jair Bolsonaro. The former Brazilian president faces decades in jail for allegedly plotting a military coup to stop Lula from taking office after the former lost the 2022 presidential election.
Continue reading...Victims of German Christmas market attack ‘retraumatised’ after receiving letters from suspect
Alleged driver in car rampage that killed six and injured 300 people sends at least five survivors appeals for ‘forgiveness’
The suspect in a deadly car ramming at a packed German Christmas market has written to victims of the rampage in letters sent to their homes with agitated appeals for “forgiveness”, triggering outrage from recipients.
A spokesperson for the prosecutor’s office in the state of Saxony-Anhalt confirmed that at least five people injured in the attack in Magdeburg in December last year that killed six people, including a six-year-old child, had received correspondence this month from the Saudi doctor Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, who is in pretrial detention in Berlin.
Continue reading...Germany faces €170bn budget gap despite massive borrowing – Financial Times
- Germany faces €170bn budget gap despite massive borrowing Financial Times
- Germany plans to cut energy costs by 42 billion euros, draft budget shows Reuters
- Germany’s budget woes set to return, finance minister warns politico.eu
- Germany updates: Cabinet approves 2026 draft budget DW
- Germany, long tightfisted, goes on a spending spree with new budget The Washington Post
Family and fans give Ozzy Osbourne emotional send-off
A tearful Sharon Osbourne accompanies Ozzy's coffin through Birmingham, watched by a large crowd.
Family and fans give Ozzy Osbourne emotional send-off
A tearful Sharon Osbourne accompanies Ozzy's coffin through Birmingham, watched by a large crowd.