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How Spain’s migrant crisis created a political storm – whipped up by social media
The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.
How Spain’s migrant crisis created a political storm – whipped up by social media
The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.
Israeli soldiers jailed over Sde Teiman walkout
Fourteen Israeli soldiers have been sentenced to military prison after leading an unauthorised walkout from Sde Teiman.
FIFA boss Infantino’s position looks unacceptable: European Leagues head
Claudius Schafer says there can be 'only one consequence' to Infantino's actions over his World Cup privatisation plan.
Wildfires scorch Washington state as thousands evacuated and emergency declared
State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.
July set to be driest on record for England and Wales after relentless heatwaves
Climate scientist urges better planning as southern England had just 1% of long-term average rainfall last month
Half of England and the whole of Wales are officially in drought and July is set to be the driest month on record as extreme heat intensified by the climate crisis continues to grip the UK and Europe this summer.
The announcements this week by England’s Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales mark the third such event over the past five years, and come in the wake of four record-breaking heatwaves since May which have fuelled huge wildfires and left farmers, wildlife and protected habitats running out of water.
Continue reading...Body of mountaineer Nirmal Purja recovered after Pakistan avalanche
The renowned climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
Ukraine keeps changing defense ministers. Is that hurting the war effort? – The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine keeps changing defense ministers. Is that hurting the war effort? The Kyiv Independent
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- Thousands take to Kyiv's main street, firm on calls for defence minister's return Reuters
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- Ukraine’s ex-defence minister blames procurement reforms for dismissal Financial Times
They Fought Back Against Violent Settlers. Now They’re Branded as Terrorists – Haaretz
- They Fought Back Against Violent Settlers. Now They're Branded as Terrorists Haaretz
- Settlers Torch Mosques and Villagers Guard Homes: West Bank Violence Is Surging WSJ
- Palestinian children among those detained by Israel in West Bank raids Al Jazeera
- Israeli military cracks down on West Bank village as settlers march in Reuters
- Israel approaching West Bank turning point amid settler violence The Jerusalem Post
US companies win billions in African data center deals in direct competition with China – Fox News
The Berlin Pride attack shames the German establishment – spiked-online.com
- The Berlin Pride attack shames the German establishment spiked-online.com
- Germany news: DB hampered by 'organized irresponsibility' dw.com
- The Berlin terror attack exposes deep failings in the state The Economist
- Europe continues to celebrate Pride events after deadly attack on Berlin parade: "There's still joy" CBS News
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Residents of Spain’s Ceuta shut down far-right anti-migrant rally
Hundreds of residents in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta gathered to oppose a planned far-right rally.
A quiet day in Harare after Zimbabwe’s shutdown call
A heavy security presence and cautious businesses reflected tensions over constitutional changes.
Why has Trump halted Iran attacks, and what is the deal he is hinting at?
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Iranian revolution can happen ‘any day now’ as protest leaders try to arm: sources – New York Post
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La Guaira Is Unrecognizable After Venezuela’s Deadly Earthquakes – nytimes.com
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- After the cameras leave, who is watching Venezuela's children? National Catholic Reporter
- After Venezuela’s quakes, experts say environmental and health risks have just begun AP News
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Ginger hair portraits show unexpected ‘golden thread’ connecting Americans
For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.
13 dead after Nazca Lines tourist flight crashes in Peru – Euronews.com
- 13 dead after Nazca Lines tourist flight crashes in Peru Euronews.com
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- Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13 on board BBC
- Tourist plane crashes during flight over Peru’s Nazca Lines, killing 13 theguardian.com
Queensland reveals concept plans for Brisbane Olympic stadium precinct – but critics say they are ‘fantasy vision’
David Crisafulli says ‘Queenslanders will enjoy for generations’ as opponents point to lack of detail
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The Queensland government has released new concept images for a parkland precinct to surround the 2032 Olympic stadium, as it seeks to quell concern at the loss of Brisbane’s largest inner-city parkland.
But opponents of the plans – now entering the early construction phase – to build a stadium at Brisbane’s Victoria Park say the concept images are a “fantasy vision” with no detail, and which overlook the likely need for carparks, roads, transport links and plazas to accommodate large crowds.
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