US army secretary resigns after months of tension
Dan Driscoll, the youngest-ever army secretary, was about 18 months into his post.
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China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan presence at Pacific leaders meeting – Reuters
- China warns of 'consequences' over Taiwan presence at Pacific leaders meeting Reuters
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- China warns Pacific nations of 'consequences' for Taiwan forum invite ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Watch: Moment Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis is found guilty of Tupac Shakur’s murder
The rapper's killing became one of popular culture's great mysteries, with countless theories but no arrests until 2023.
EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic compliance concerns – France 24
- EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic compliance concerns France 24
- EU to suspend Brazilian meat imports from September 3, citing antimicrobial rules Reuters
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- Brazil sees little room to reverse EU’s animal protein ban Valor International
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US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth
Resignation comes after months of turmoil at Pentagon, from leaked investigation to ousting of senior officials
Army secretary Dan Driscoll has handed his resignation to Donald Trump, the White House said on Monday, becoming the latest high-profile figure to depart the defense department.
The army official, who is second in line to defense secretary Pete Hegseth, had reportedly been eyeing an exit from the Pentagon amid apparent friction with the secretary.
Continue reading...UAE says current state of Iran war is not ‘sustainable’ after yet another attack: ‘Neither war nor peace’ – New York Post
- UAE says current state of Iran war is not ‘sustainable’ after yet another attack: ‘Neither war nor peace’ New York Post
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Rising microplastics in soil a threat to UK food security, MPs and campaigners say
Report calls for legally binding targets to cut microplastic pollution as soil ‘is a complex living ecosystem’
The accumulation of microplastics in soil presents an emerging threat to the UK’s food security, according to scientists, MPs and campaigners who have called for legally binding targets to cut microplastic pollution.
UK agricultural soils have been identified as among the most contaminated by microplastics in Europe, often as a result of repeated applications of sludge from water treatment works as fertiliser, according to a report published by the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on microplastics.
Continue reading...UK houses near top state secondary schools cost £40,000 more, research reveals
Premium of nearly 10% paid by housebuyers comparable with cost of a cheaper private school over seven years
A house near a top state secondary school costs an extra £40,000 on average, according to research that reveals education premiums that rank alongside some private school fees.
The average property in a postcode district that includes a top 50 state secondary commands a price tag of £415,791, compared with £375,217 across the wider local authority areas in which those schools are located, a UK-wide analysis by the estate agent Yopa found.
Continue reading...US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom
But Chief Justice John Roberts dissents, writing that "construction is likely unlawful".
Three minors killed in Colombia armed group crackdown
Rights groups warn that armed groups are increasingly recruiting children to their ranks through social media.
JERUSALEM DAILY: JOURNALISTS ATTACKED
Israeli pogroms target Palestinians and an NBC crew in the occupied West Bank.
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Haitian priest pleads for international help after massacre kills 47 – The Pillar
- Haitian priest pleads for international help after massacre kills 47 The Pillar
- Hundreds attend funeral in Haiti for 4 victims of brutal gang attack that killed 47 AP News
- Gang releases some women and children from group of 50 kidnapped in Haiti CNN
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- Haitian gangs release 13 captives after mass kidnapping in Kenscoff Al Jazeera
Mansour Abbas Recruits Yoav Segalovitz to Join Raam Party in Israeli Election – The New York Times
- Mansour Abbas Recruits Yoav Segalovitz to Join Raam Party in Israeli Election The New York Times
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White House construction on $400m ballroom can go on, says US Supreme Court
The decision replaces a temporary order issued earlier this month.
Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen
Japanese companies are doubling down on India amid a shrinking domestic market and rising risks in China.
Orangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through Borneo
Wildfires in Indonesia have destroyed part of the natural habitat of hundreds of orangutans, risking the survival of the species.
How intense rains in the Grand Canyon turned into a deadly disaster
Flash flooding in Arizona tourist destination was likely triggered by compounding climate factors, such as drought and warming in Pacific Ocean
A deadly flash flood in the Grand Canyon over the weekend was likely driven by a confluence of climate factors, including drought, wildfire scarring and warming temperatures in the Pacific Ocean that can supercharge storms.
At least two people have died and 15 remain missing or unaccounted for after a surge of water and debris swept through the immensely popular tourist destination on Saturday, fueled by torrents of rain that hit the national park’s Bright Angel Creek area.
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