Iran, Gulf hit as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb close: What’s the latest?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tells US senators that the war has cost the US $37.5bn so far.
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa retires after 22-year career
The 41-year-old, who played in six FIFA World Cups, announces he will retire from both club and country.
Police station opens at Hitler’s birthplace in bid to rid site of Nazi link
The opening follows years of controversy about what to do with the 17th-Century former inn, where the Nazi dictator was born.
Chelsea signs Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in record British deal
The 23-year-old Rogers, one of the Premier League's top attacking talents, has signed a contract until 2033.
India’s Modi government under growing pressure as ‘cockroach’ protests intensify
The CJP got a boost on Tuesday when the opposition Congress party demonstrated outside the PM's house.
India’s Modi government under growing pressure as ‘cockroach’ protests intensify
The CJP got a boost on Tuesday when the opposition Congress party demonstrated outside the PM's house.
Rabat demands answers after Moroccan man dies during arrest in Italy
Italian Prime Minister Meloni says truth must be 'pursued to the very end' after death of Abderrahim Fakir in Bologna.
FIFA World Cup final draws record viewership in United States
Figures reveal that viewership remained strong even after the USA were eliminated from tournament.
Britain’s new prime minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy – AP News
- Britain's new prime minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy AP News
- Andy Burnham pledges to show how policies will be paid for after ex-minister hits out at 'unfunded' tax cut BBC
- Why Britain is getting a new prime minister without a general election PBS
- Burnham Sends Up a Flare to Calm the Bond Market Bloomberg.com
- New UK Prime Minister Burnham Promises Hope and Change. The Hurdles Are High. The New York Times
Opposition parties shut down Indian parliament in solidarity with ‘cockroach’ protests
Proceedings suspended as politicians call for Modi government to address police violence and education scandals
India’s opposition parties have shut down parliament in a protest calling for the resignation of the education minister, in solidarity with the new youth-led “cockroach” movement.
Opposition politicians, led by the Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi, gathered outside the parliament building in Delhi on Wednesday, many dressed in black and waving placards calling on Dharmendra Pradhan to quit.
Continue reading...US ‘open’ to negotiations with Iran but Tehran not ‘serious’, Rubio says
US Secretary of State says Iranian control over Strait of Hormuz sets 'dangerous precedent', as attacks continue.
Air defences activate in Iran and flames rise from US attacks
Explosions could be heard over Tehran as the US army said it had completed its 11th consecutive day of strikes on Iran.
An Australian woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplet girls – AP News
- An Australian woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplet girls AP News
- Australian woman gives birth to identical quadruplet girls, a medical rarity The Washington Post
- Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia BBC
- Australian woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplet daughters CBS News
- Housing minister steps in as Queensland quadruplet mum loses government rental assistance 7NEWS
Algeria: Toxic colonisation
The French army’s illegal use of chemical weapons in Algeria’s war of independence, as revealed by testimony and documents.
India opposition leader Gandhi freed after detention at student-led protest
Demands from young people and Cockroach Janta Party pose one of the biggest challenges to PM Modi's government.
Iran toll in Hormuz would set ‘dangerous precedent’ says Rubio
Iran toll in Hormuz would set 'dangerous precedent' says Rubio
Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first ‘cruelly hot day’
The term was introduced in April by the weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C.
Can Pakistan-administered Kashmir’s election overcome a violent summer?
After months of protests and a crackdown, Pakistan-administered Kashmir heads into elections clouded by uncertainty.
UK inflation falls by more than expected to 2.6% in lift for Andy Burnham
Annual June figure comes after new PM pledges to reduce cost of living and improve economy
UK inflation dropped by more than expected in June to 2.6%, in a boost for Andy Burnham’s plans to reduce the cost of living.
The new prime minister has pledged to bring down the cost of living to give households more disposable income and improve the outlook for the economy, announcing a winter VAT cut on electricity bills and lowering the cap on bus fares in England.
Continue reading...World largest meat company faces legal challenge over green credentials of $6bn global expansion
Greenpeace petitions Dutch courts to order JBS to disclose how its aims are compatible with responsibilities to climate and human rights
The world’s biggest meat company, JBS, faces a landmark legal challenge to disclose how its $6bn (£4.5bn) global expansion plan is compatible with responsibilities to the climate, nature and human rights.
Courts in the Netherlands, where JBS is headquartered, will assess the petition filed by Greenpeace for information on whether the company is compliant with Dutch laws on “duty of care” as well as its own publicly stated commitments.
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