MP charged for accusing Lesotho king of signing over country to South Africa
Dr Tshepo Lipholo, an opposition MP, is yet to apply for bail and remains in police custody
England beat Jadeja, India in third Test at Lord’s
England survived a courageous second innings fightback by India's Ravindra Jadeja on the final day of the third Test.
South Africa’s president creates commission to look at police corruption allegations – NPR
- South Africa's president creates commission to look at police corruption allegations NPR
- ‘Lives controlled by crime’: Explosive allegations hit South Africa police Al Jazeera
- South African President Opens Corruption Inquiry of Police Leader The New York Times
- Senzo Mchunu: Cyril Ramaphosa suspends South African police minister over crime syndicate allegations BBC
- South Africa's Ramaphosa removes police minister over criminal link allegations Reuters
‘No tools of killing’: Athens rally targets Israeli steel shipment
Protesters in Athens rallied against unloading a shipment they claim includes steel destined for the Israeli military.
Exclusive: Families of Israeli captives reach out to Hamas over fate of ceasefire talks – Middle East Eye
- Exclusive: Families of Israeli captives reach out to Hamas over fate of ceasefire talks Middle East Eye
- Survey: Most Israelis Want to See Military Rule in Gaza the Day After Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs
- Juggling time, Netanyahu hopes to reach Knesset summer recess before hostage deal Haaretz
- Israel has eased stance on IDF pullback in Gaza, but not enough for Hamas — diplomat The Times of Israel
- US-backed ceasefire plan for Gaza still under discussion, but optimism fading Reuters
Police say 4 people were killed in a small plane crash at London Southend airport – AP News
- Police say 4 people were killed in a small plane crash at London Southend airport AP News
- What we know about Southend plane crash which killed four people | ITV News ITVX
- Nurse on first day among four dead in plane crash BBC
- Small plane crashes at London Southend Airport, killing all 4 passengers on board ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Plane crashes, explodes into massive fireball on runway outside London New York Post
First Harry Potter image released as production begins
Several new cast members have been announced, for roles including Dudley Dursley and Neville Longbottom.
Dozens killed in clashes between Druze and Bedouin in southern Syria
Fighting continues in parts of Suweida province as the Syrian interior ministry sends forces to intervene.
Ex-Nigeria President Buhari buried at home
Muhammadu Buhari, who was both a military ruler and elected president, died in London on Sunday.
Sydney man charged over attack on Stone of Scone in Scottish museum
The 35-year-old charged with ‘malicious mischief’ after alleged attempt to break the glass case containing the famous artefact
A man from Sydney has appeared in a court in Scotland charged with “malicious mischief” following reports a glass case containing the Stone of Scone was broken in Perth.
It follows an incident at Perth Museum on Saturday afternoon when visitors reported a man in a kilt attempting to smash through the case containing the ancient artefact, which has long been associated with the monarchy.
Continue reading...Israel stopped this doctor bringing baby formula into Gaza
An American doctor has told Al Jazeera that Israeli troops confiscated formula for starving babies.
Ukraine contracts ‘tens of thousands’ interceptor drones – The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine contracts 'tens of thousands' interceptor drones The Kyiv Independent
- A Never-Ending Supply of Drones Has Frozen the Front Lines in Ukraine - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
- Ukraine Deploying ‘Tens Of Thousands’ Of Interceptors To Stop Shaheds Forbes
- How drones and video-game techniques are coming together in Ukraine’s war The Economist
- A Western-funded drone surge could end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Atlantic Council
India orders airlines to check fuel switches on Boeing jets
India's aviation regulator gives airlines that operate in the country a week to comply with the order.
Indian regulator orders airlines to check Boeing fuel switches after plane crash report
Air India cautions investigation into Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash is in early stages as speculation about cause grows
India’s aviation regulator has ordered the country’s airlines to examine fuel switches on Boeing aircraft, after a preliminary report on the Air India flight 171 crash in June showed the fuel supply had been cut seconds after takeoff.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said it had issued the order after several domestic and international airlines began making their own inspections of the locking mechanisms attached to the switches.
Continue reading...‘Disgusting’ slogan apparently directed at Victorian premier seen at rally attended by Brad Battin and union boss
‘Ditch the bitch’ was emblazoned on a fire truck at a rally against the state’s new emergency services levy
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The Victorian opposition leader, Brad Battin, and firefighters union boss, Peter Marshall, have sparked backlash after attending a rally in Melbourne’s west where the slogan “ditch the bitch” was emblazoned on a fire truck.
The phrase, apparently directed at the premier, Jacinta Allan, echoes the infamous “ditch the witch” poster that Tony Abbott stood in front of during a 2011 rally, which was widely condemned at the time as sexist and misogynistic towards the then prime minister Julia Gillard.
Continue reading...Five EU states to test age verification app to protect children – Reuters
- Five EU states to test age verification app to protect children Reuters
- EU clears path for national social media bans politico.eu
- France among EU nations to trial new app to protect minors from online harms France 24
- Commission publishes guidelines on the protection of minors EU Digital Strategy
- Denmark seeks stronger platform rules to protect minors online Euronews.com
Patriot missiles — what they are and why everyone wants them – The Kyiv Independent
- Patriot missiles — what they are and why everyone wants them The Kyiv Independent
- What are Patriot missiles and why does Ukraine need them so badly? CNN
- Will Patriots promised by Trump boost Ukraine’s defence against Russia? Al Jazeera
- Why Trump has vowed to send more billion-dollar Patriots to Ukraine Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- The Patriot missile system is proving critical in Ukraine's defense Business Insider
What is the US’s Crypto Week? Why has Bitcoin hit a record high?
A number of important digital asset laws are set to be voted on in the US this week.
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Cameroon’s president seeks to remain in power until almost his 100th birthday – CNN
- Cameroon’s president seeks to remain in power until almost his 100th birthday CNN
- Paul Biya: Cameroon's president seeks eighth term to extend 43-year rule BBC
- Cameroon’s Paul Biya, 92, says he will seek eighth presidential term Al Jazeera
- Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya to seek eighth term France 24
- World’s oldest president eyes eighth term - at the age of 92 The Independent