- 'Not the time to shield Russian oligarchs,' Zelensky says as EU delays sanctions decision amid pressure from France The Kyiv Independent
- France in ‘astonishing’ push to lift EU sanctions on Russian oligarch Financial Times
- EU demands answers as France pushes for billionaire’s Russia sanctions release politico.eu
- France joins Slovakia in asking to delist Russian oligarch Usmanov Euronews.com
- EU envoys extend Russia sanctions by seven days to debate six-month renewal, EU presidency says Reuters
Missile shortages, damage to US facilities: Pentagon watchdog issues first review of Iran war – CNN
- Missile shortages, damage to US facilities: Pentagon watchdog issues first review of Iran war CNN
- Weapon shortfalls, 'hundreds' of buildings and aircraft damaged, $33.4 billion spent: the U.S. government tallies costs of the Iran war CNBC
- 🔴 Middle East live: Pentagon report says Iran war has led to munitions shortfall France 24
- Missile crisis: The hard truths about America's military arsenal CBS News
- Iran strikes on US diplomatic facilities in 4 Gulf countries cost $184M: IG report The Hill
Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a ‘gift’
An Instagram post from the couple said two nights of their wedding festivities in the Bahamas were partially funded by Umar Kremlev.
North Korea’s Kim vows to expand ties with Russia, backs victory in ‘sacred war’ – Reuters
- North Korea's Kim vows to expand ties with Russia, backs victory in 'sacred war' Reuters
- Kim Jong Un Calls Russia’s War ‘Sacred,’ Pledges Continued Support for Moscow Kyiv Post
- Over to Pyongyang The Express Tribune
- Kim Jong Un: we will always join hands with the Chinese comrades socialistchina.org
- UN chief’s message to North Korea's Kim signals cautious bid to revive engagement: expert The Korea Herald
More than 1.2 million children have lost SNAP benefits since last July. Experts explain why – PBS
- More than 1.2 million children have lost SNAP benefits since last July. Experts explain why PBS
- Millions dropped from SNAP food assistance as funding faces September uncertainty ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Opinion | Food Stamp Cuts Mean More Hungry Children WSJ
- Gillibrand, food bank leaders blast Trump administration for cutting SNAP funding Mid Hudson News
- Tennessee could face up to $243M annual SNAP bill under new federal rule Yahoo
NATO fighter shoots down drone in Lithuania – Reuters
- NATO fighter shoots down drone in Lithuania Reuters
- Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace bbc.com
- NATO Shoots Down Drone That Entered Lithuanian Airspace Bloomberg.com
- Nato jets shoot down drone violating Lithuania’s airspace The Guardian
- Lithuania says drone sighting turns out to be flock of birds, after NATO summons jets Reuters
Trump nominates wife of ‘God Bless the USA’ singer Lee Greenwood to serve as US ambassador – The Seattle Times
‘Great’ or ‘alarming’ – Should AI be reined in?
The BBC asked people in Washington DC about the technology’s rapid development and whether it poses a threat to humanity, as some experts warn.
Von der Leyen U-turns, will attend landmark Carney speech – politico.eu
- Von der Leyen U-turns, will attend landmark Carney speech politico.eu
- Exclusive | Mark Carney’s Audacious Bid to Make Canada an ‘Associate Member’ of the EU WSJ
- Carney heads to Europe for high-stakes speech and deeper EU ties as Canada clashes with Trump WRAL
- Carney eyes 'unique alliance' with EU as trade war with US intensifies bbc.com
- European Parliament to open Ottawa office as Carney seeks 'unique alliance' with EU CBC
Landowners in Texas ask court to stop Trump border wall
Indigenous groups, environmentalists and locals oppose the wall; Big Bend sees about 1 percent of border arrests.
Chinese banking giant serves firms linked to oligarchs and autocrats to push Beijing’s agenda – International Consortium of Investigative Journalists – ICIJ
- Chinese banking giant serves firms linked to oligarchs and autocrats to push Beijing’s agenda International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJ
- Water and energy firms taking millions in loans from Chinese state bank The Times
- China Capital: An ICIJ investigation into ICBC International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJ
- Chinese bank helped Huawei spirit $1B out of London days after US indictment of the tech giant International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJ
- Chinese bank used cheap loans to target miners and gain influence AFR
Israeli attack targets Gaza displacement camp
Israeli attack targets Gaza displacement camp
US repeals rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions by power plants
The Trump administration says it could save power plants more than $300bn and 'unleash' American energy.
Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87
The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.
Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87
The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.
Hyrox race goes viral after top athlete soils herself, shares equipment in win – USA Today
- Hyrox race goes viral after top athlete soils herself, shares equipment in win USA Today
- Hyrox changes rules and apologises for allowing Australian athlete who soiled herself to continue The Guardian
- Hyrox fitness race organizers to reviews protocols after athlete soils herself KOMO
- 'A win is a win' says athlete who didn't let a little diarrhea keep her from finishing in first place Fox News
- Hyrox will review protocols after athlete carries on competing despite soiling herself The New York Times
Record-setting amount of trash found in Yellowstone National Park hot springs – SFGATE
- Record-setting amount of trash found in Yellowstone National Park hot springs SFGATE
- What was found among 20k pieces of trash removed from Yellowstone hydrothermal areas ABC4 Utah
- Hats collected in summer 2026 by the Yellowstone National Park Geology Team usgs.gov
- Yellowstone National Park retrieved 280 hats from hydrothermal vents this summer Popular Science
- 20,000 Pieces of Trash Recovered From Yellowstone Geothermal Areas This Summer Cowboy State Daily
Pope celebrates his 71st birthday but it’s Vatican employees who get the gift – PBS
- Pope celebrates his 71st birthday but it's Vatican employees who get the gift PBS
- Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 71st birthday Vatican News
- As Pope Leo marks birthday, more positive views of US Catholics may be on horizon, says scholar OSV News
- Pope Leo XIV Repeals COVID-Era Pay Cuts to Vatican Cardinals National Catholic Register
- Has Leo found hidden value in reversing Francis’ financial policies? The Pillar
Gulf states postpone strait of Hormuz talks with Iran as Yemen conflict intensifies – The Guardian
- Gulf states postpone strait of Hormuz talks with Iran as Yemen conflict intensifies The Guardian
- Iran War Updates: Oil prices stay above $100 per barrel as Oman-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz postponed CBS News
- Hormuz traffic dwindles after Middle East attacks intensify Reuters
- Meeting Between Iran and Arab States Postponed as Mideast Diplomacy Stalls The New York Times
- Hormuz Meeting With Iran and Gulf Nations Delayed, Oman Says Bloomberg.com
With Saudi Arabia under pressure, talks on how to end Iran war face delay – The Washington Post
- With Saudi Arabia under pressure, talks on how to end Iran war face delay The Washington Post
- Bahrain says it will not participate in Iran’s proposed Hormuz meeting aljazeera.com
- Meeting Between Iran and Arab States Postponed as Mideast Diplomacy Stalls The New York Times
- Brent at $108 Gulf States Halt Hormuz Talks as Houthis Strike Saudi Airbase oilprice.com
- Temporary Hormuz solution deferred as Iran-Arab summit falls through aljazeera.com