- Health of Norway's king deteriorates while in hospital, palace says Reuters
- Norway's king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave BBC
- Norway’s King Harald, 89, Hospitalized for the Second Time This Year People.com
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit Makes Her First Public Appearance Since Her Lung Transplant Yahoo
- King Harald of Norway is hospitalized for treatment in connection with a blood disease ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
The World’s Breadbaskets Are Getting Pounded by War, Weather and Trade Spats – The New York Times
- The World’s Breadbaskets Are Getting Pounded by War, Weather and Trade Spats The New York Times
- ‘Perfect Storm’ of Trump’s War and Super El Niño to Drive Food Prices Even Higher Common Dreams
- Which food prices could rise as war and heatwaves hit supplies? Euronews.com
- A combination of destructive factors threatens the world's granaries: Few things have as much political weight as the price of bread Spotmedia.ro
- JPMorgan Predicts Global Food Crisis, Scott Bessent's Budget Deficit Forecast and More: This Week in Economy TradingView
Tunisia sees protests after migrant boat sinking kills eight
A migrant boat carrying 15 Tunisians sank off the country's southeastern coast while heading to Italy, killing eight.
Democrats incredulous over Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meeting
Critics include Senator Chris van Hollen, ex-aide to Obama Tommy Vietor and ex-Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger
Democrats and other Donald Trump critics reacted incredulously to a New York Times report on Sunday that House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner, the president’s influential son-in-law, to discuss possible areas of collaboration.
The reported meeting comes months ahead of the November midterm elections in which Democrats are favored to retake the US House, a development that would make Jeffries speaker. If they are in the majority, Democrats are expected to use their oversight power to aggressively investigate the Trump administration, including self-enrichment by the president and his family.
Continue reading...Thousands displaced as wildfire threatens homes in US state of Nevada
Authorities said the fire was caused by humans.
Iran war: Top US lawmaker says Republicans can ‘absolutely’ win midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Trump ally, admits it 'would be helpful' if conflict ends before elections in November.
France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
Landfill collapse in Guinea kills at least 30 people
Heavy rains wash over the site, triggering a landslide that buries several shacks.
Sa’ar bans two ‘anti-Israel’ Swedish MEPs from entering Israel, day before planned PA visit – The Jerusalem Post
- Sa'ar bans two 'anti-Israel' Swedish MEPs from entering Israel, day before planned PA visit The Jerusalem Post
- Israel bars 2 Swedish MEPs from entering country over alleged anti-Israel activity The Times of Israel
- Left MEPs prevented from entering Israel over criticism of Gaza genocide European Interest
- Over Gaza: Israel bars two Swedish MEPs from entering occupied Palestinian territory WAFA Agency
- Two European Parliament members barred from entering Israel Israel National News
Iran ‘invited’ to join Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi Arabia’s Mecca defence pact; report says proposal being ‘considered’ | World News – Hindustan Times
- Iran ‘invited’ to join Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi Arabia's Mecca defence pact; report says proposal being ‘considered’ | World News Hindustan Times
- Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan invited Iran to join newly-established Mecca defense pact - report The Jerusalem Post
- Mecca Agreement: A Muslim Nato or yet another Baghdad Pact? Middle East Eye
- A new alliance is being forged in the Middle East, but it’s no Nato The Times
- Despite US War on Iran, This Pact Could Reshape the Middle East Inkstick Media
Tim Scott defends Darline Graham’s ‘national security is not my thing’ comment
Republican senator tries to assuage concerns but does not offer details of Graham’s national security experience
Tim Scott defended fellow US South Carolina Republican senator Darline Graham’s knowledge of national security issues ahead of their state’s runoff election on Tuesday.
Graham, who was appointed to fill the Senate seat held by her brother Lindsey Graham after his sudden death in July, is in a Republican primary runoff against South Carolina congressman Ralph Norman. During a debate between the two on Tuesday night, Graham struggled to answer a question about US national security interests in Taiwan and the South China Sea.
Continue reading...Photos: Ukraine celebrates National Flag Day
People observe a minute of silence for those killed in war to mark the holiday established in 2004.
Benjamin Netanyahu warns Hamas of strikes over kites launched from Gaza – The Jerusalem Post
- Benjamin Netanyahu warns Hamas of strikes over kites launched from Gaza The Jerusalem Post
- IDF told to act forcefully against Gaza kites; 3 reported killed in Israeli strikes The Times of Israel
- Kites Believed to Have Crossed From Gaza Raise Concern in Southern Israel Haaretz
- DM Katz orders IDF to respond 'immediately and with force' to Gaza balloon, kite and drone launches i24NEWS
- Gaza border residents warn: Today it’s kites, tomorrow explosive drones Ynetnews
Iryna Zarutska’s family sues North Carolina city over her murder
Relatives of woman fatally stabbed on public transit allege death was preventable and Charlotte knew of violent crime issue
The family of Iryna Zarutska is suing Charlotte and a security company one year after the Ukrainian refugee was fatally stabbed onboard a light rail train in the North Carolina city.
A lawsuit filed on Friday in Charlotte’s Mecklenburg county superior court alleges Zarutska’s death was preventable. It also claims the city and the company that provides security for the Charlotte Area Transit System failed to put adequate protections in place despite knowing about violent crime on and around the municipal light rail line.
Continue reading...Elche vs Barcelona LIVE: La Liga
Follow updates as Barcelona kick off their La Liga campaign - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
Organized crime boss killed in gas station shooting – The Jerusalem Post
- Organized crime boss killed in gas station shooting The Jerusalem Post
- Crime boss shot dead in broad daylight at Caesarea gas station The Times of Israel
- Notorious criminal Yanis Yushbaev murdered in Hadera www.israelhayom.com
- ‘Led a criminal gang in blood feuds': who was the mafia boss gunned down in northern Israel? Ynetnews
- Israel: Organized Crime Boss Yushebayev Shot Dead Near Caesarea i24NEWS
Thousands in Sweden protest over climate policy as election looms – Euronews.com
Scoop: Syria and Israel move to defuse tensions after airbase bombing – Axios
- Scoop: Syria and Israel move to defuse tensions after airbase bombing Axios
- A US envoy says Israel did not give a warning to the US ahead of a recent Syria air strike AP News
- Syria and Israel Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks to Try to Ease Tensions The New York Times
- Mossad chief meets Syrian FM in effort to defuse tensions after airstrike The Times of Israel
- U.S. ambassador responds to rising tensions between Israel, Turkey and Syria PBS
French President Macron to host Saudi Crown Prince MBS in Paris for talks
Energy, regional conflicts, and bilateral cooperation to dominate Emmanuel Macron and Mohammed bin Salman's discussions.
Kazakhstan votes in a parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power – AP News
- Kazakhstan votes in a parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power AP News
- New pro-presidential party wins large majority in Kazakh election, exit polls show Reuters
- Kazakhstan parliamentary elections begin: What’s at stake? Al Jazeera
- Kazakhstan's future after the elections: Russia, EU or China DW.com
- Voting Begins In Kazakh Elections Marred By Exclusion Of Opposition, Attacks On Media Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty