‘Half my business will be gone’ – firms in Canada and US fear trade war
Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.
Archbishop Gallagher begins visit to Russia – Vatican News
- Archbishop Gallagher begins visit to Russia Vatican News
- Vatican’s top diplomat begins visit to Russia as European leaders flock to Kyiv OSV News
- Vatican’s ‘Foreign Minister’ in Russia for talks Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse
- We start with Moscow, the "infinite gratitude" of Communion and Liberation, Zuppi in Rimini, Saint Michael banned, the 'migrant' piety, the priest gets married, liberation theology, the Company and Paul IV. infovaticana
- The Week Ahead: Vatican diplomacy, Taybeh and key Catholic stories to watch The Catholic Herald
A Drone Killed Three Ukrainians. It Was Guided Entirely by A.I. – The New York Times
A Drone Killed Three Ukrainians. It Was Guided Entirely by A.I. The New York Times
Hungarian Gripen jet crashes, no injuries reported, PM Magyar says – Reuters
- Hungarian Gripen jet crashes, no injuries reported, PM Magyar says Reuters
- Hungarian air force Gripen jet crashes, pilot ejects safely, prime minister says AP News
- Hungarian air force Gripen fighter jet crashes near Szolnok Euronews.com
- Hungarian Gripen Crashed While Armed: Zero-Zero Ejection Seat Pulled Pilot Out Tech Times
- Pilot stays with stricken jet to protect civilians — then ejects as it burns The Budapest Times
U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands – The New York Times
- U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands The New York Times
- Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia Reuters
- GOP Lawmaker Urges Trump to Restore South Korea Military Drills Bloomberg
- Donald Trump abruptly scales back an exercise with South Korea The Economist
- Trump Will Make South Korea Pay for His Iran Humiliation The Atlantic
Father Leaves ‘Tired’ 7-Year-Old 8,200-Feet Up Mount Fuji Alone During Hike – The Daily Beast
- Father Leaves ‘Tired’ 7-Year-Old 8,200-Feet Up Mount Fuji Alone During Hike The Daily Beast
- Man leaves tired 7-year-old son alone on Japan’s Mount Fuji during family hike CNN
- Father abandons 7-year-old on Mount Fuji to reach summit WXLV
- 7-year-old boy left behind on Mount Fuji by his dad Japan Today
- 7-Year-Old Boy Found Alone on Mount Fuji After His Father and Brother Abandoned Him to Continue Hiking People.com
Fast-fashion giant Shein sets cut-price $27bn valuation for Hong Kong IPO
China-based retailer swung to $99m loss in first quarter and faces scrutiny over its environmental footprint
Shein, which built a fast-fashion empire on what seemed like impossibly low prices, has been forced to lower its own valuation in a cut-price stock market float, after falling into the red earlier this year.
The online retailer will list on the Hong Kong stock exchange on 1 September at a valuation of close to $27bn (£19.8bn), significantly down from a near-$100bn private market peak four years ago.
Continue reading...Iran Cracks Down on One Luxury Left to Its Youth: Coffee Shops – The New York Times
- Iran Cracks Down on One Luxury Left to Its Youth: Coffee Shops The New York Times
- Iranian women defy efforts by hardliners to enforce wearing of hijab CNN
- Cafes, shops shut over 'violation of norms': Iran's hijab crackdown returns as women defy veiling rules The Times of India
- Kashan Authorities Seal Seven Clothing Stores Over “Islamic Code” Violations IranWire
- Renewed Iranian crackdown on how women dress Yahoo
European leaders mark Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on – AP News
- European leaders mark Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on AP News
- Ukraine’s Independence Day and a Tokyo heatwave: photos of the day – Monday The Guardian
- Opinion | Ukraine Celebrates Independence Day WSJ
- As Ukraine’s allies gather for big anniversary, one key backer is absent NBC News
- Putin ‘panicked’ as defiant Ukraine marks Independence Day under Russian bombardment Fox News
Four arrested over boxing champion’s murder in South Africa
One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.
King of Norway’s health has worsened, palace says
Norway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.
King of Norway’s health has worsened, palace says
Norway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.
UK’s rarest bird of prey rears new chicks in secret location – BBC
- UK's rarest bird of prey rears new chicks in secret location BBC
- Polyamorous bird of prey ‘single-handedly’ reviving species The Times
- Six Montagu's Harrier chicks fledge from two English nests in 2026 BirdGuides
- Montagu’s Harrier chicks tagged for the first time in UK RSPB
- ‘Delighted’: UK’s rarest bird raises chicks for second year running ENDS Report
Britain, France pledge stronger support as Ukraine marks Independence Day – Reuters
- Britain, France pledge stronger support as Ukraine marks Independence Day Reuters
- France, UK step up missile support for Ukraine as European leaders meet CNBC
- Burnham says UK with Ukraine ‘all the way’ despite ‘outrageous threats’ from Russia – Europe live The Guardian
- Ukraine’s allies convene in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost Al Jazeera
- Ukraine's Allies Gather in Kyiv With Storm Shadow Technology and 300 Patriot Missiles on the Agenda UNITED24 Media
Two men charged and drugs, guns and cars linked to CFMEU seized as police investigate alleged corruption
Police arrest five men and search six properties including the union’s Victorian headquarters
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Two men have been charged and Victorian police have seized drugs, guns and cars linked to the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in the building industry.
On Monday, detectives from Taskforce Hawk arrested five men and searched six properties including the Victorian headquarters of the union, saying they were investigating secret commissions, fraud and drug trafficking.
Continue reading...Trabzonspor president reacts to Salah disallowed hat-trick goal
Trabzonspor’s president reacted in disbelief after Mohamed Salah had a goal disallowed in his first start for the club.
What to know about Iceland’s vote on whether to restart talks to join the EU – AP News
- What to know about Iceland’s vote on whether to restart talks to join the EU AP News
- Iceland's reckoning moment: What the referendum means for the EU Euronews.com
- Fish, ships and sovereignty: Iceland weighs its European future Reuters
- Is Trump driving Iceland into the arms of Europe? The Times
- Iceland EU Vote Bluefield Daily Telegraph
PM Burnham says UK must be ‘bolder’ in seeking closer EU ties – Reuters
- PM Burnham says UK must be 'bolder' in seeking closer EU ties Reuters
- Burnham considers cutting tuition fees for EU students The Telegraph
- My generation had no voice on Brexit – but Burnham gives the young fresh hope on Europe | Ceira Sergeant The Guardian
- Listen: What can Europeans expect from the UK’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham? EUobserver
- Blow to hopes of rejoining EU as Burnham commits to Starmer red lines The Independent
How much more are you spending on petrol since the war in Iran began?
At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began.
EU, Russian aircraft help Serbia battle wildfires
EU crews and a Russian aircraft help Serbia fight major wildfires as extreme heat fuels fires across the Balkans.