- 'Final nail in coffin of Palestinian state idea': Smotrich okays controversial settlement expansion plan Ynetnews
- Smotrich to approve West Bank settlement, ‘burying Palestinian state’ Al Jazeera
- ‘Burying a Palestinian state’: Smotrich to approve 3,401 homes in controversial E1 settlement project The Times of Israel
- Bezalel Smotrich says he approves E1 settlement plan in West Bank The Jerusalem Post
- Far-left enraged: Thousands of new units to be built in Ariel and Maale Adumim Israel National News
Drop in new properties for rent is steepest since Covid, says Rics
Monthly report from surveyors’ body sees ‘firmly negative trend’ that is expected to push up rental prices
The flow of new rental properties coming on to the market has fallen at the fastest rate since the first Covid lockdown five years ago, according to research by Britain’s property surveyors.
Although the demand for properties is steady, there are fewer new rentals from landlords coming available, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) found.
Continue reading...London museum tells forgotten story of African and Indian troops in second world war
National Army Museum’s Beyond Burma exhibition examines stories of soldiers from Britain’s colonies
The forgotten story of African and Indian troops who fought in south Asia against Japanese forces during the second world war and who have largely been omitted from the official history is to be brought to life in a London exhibition.
The National Army Museum’s Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies show includes rare items from Indian and African soldiers who toiled in some of the harshest conditions seen anywhere during the conflict.
Continue reading...Sticky end? The British pudding faces extinction, English Heritage warns
Not just boiled or steamed desserts in danger, charity finds, households also rarely make fruit pies and crumbles
At the end of the 17th century a French travel writer who crossed the Channel was clearly impressed by the sweet, comforting treats offered to him, declaring with relish: “Ah! What an excellent thing is an English pudding!”
More than three centuries on, English Heritage has sounded the alarm that the good old British pudding is facing extinction.
Continue reading...Europeans, Zelensky cite unity with Trump ahead of Putin summit in Alaska – The Washington Post
- Europeans, Zelensky cite unity with Trump ahead of Putin summit in Alaska The Washington Post
- As it happened: Trump says Alaska summit may not end in immediate ceasefire Reuters
- European leaders tentatively hopeful after call with Trump ahead of Putin summit BBC
- Zelensky and Other European Leaders Work With Trump on Russia-Ukraine Strategy The New York Times
- Trump told Zelenskyy and allies he won't discuss territory divisions with Putin this week NBC News
Albania turns to AI to beat corruption and join EU – politico.eu
- Albania turns to AI to beat corruption and join EU politico.eu
- Could AI run a whole county? Albania wants to find out. Politico
- Albania Advances AI Integration in Government for Transparency and EU Accession Букви
- Albania wants to use artificial intelligence to govern the country Mezha.Media
- Albania turns to AI to combat corruption and accelerate EU membership Caliber.Az
Chinese investors eyeing Indonesia to avoid US tariffs, tap local market – Reuters
Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn over Epstein claim
The first lady's lawyer has demanded that Joe Biden's son retract claims he made about how she met her husband.
Father of New Zealand woman held in US by Ice along with six-year-old son voices hope for release
Rod Price recounts ‘frantic’ call he received from Sarah Shaw after her detention at US border while returning from Canada
The father of a New Zealand woman who has been held in a US immigration detention centre for three weeks with her six-year-old son is hopeful the pair will be released by the end of the week.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) detained Sarah Shaw and her youngest son after they attempted to re-enter the US from Canada on 24 July.
Continue reading...Watch: Meteor shower seen in skies above UK
The astronomical event was captured on camera at North York Moors National Park on 13 August.
Man accused of throwing sandwich at US border agent charged with assault
Sean Dunn charged with assaulting federal officer over incident in Washington, which could result in a year in jail
A man accused of throwing a sandwich at a US Customs and Border Protection agent in Washington DC has been charged with assaulting a federal officer – a felony that could result in up to a year in jail and significant fines.
Captured in a now viral video, the man authorities have identified as Sean Charles Dunn, 37, could be seen yelling “Fascists!” and “Shame!” at a group of officers as they patrolled the district on Sunday night.
Continue reading...Australia and Vanuatu agree to $328m security and business deal
Australia is trying to grow its influence in the Pacific region, to counter China's increased power.
Australia and Vanuatu agree to $328m security and business deal
Australia is trying to grow its influence in the Pacific region, to counter China's increased power.
Putin must ‘prove he is serious about peace,’ says Starmer – BBC
- Putin must 'prove he is serious about peace,' says Starmer BBC
- Kremlin gives more details about Trump-Putin summit as Ukraine's Zelenskyy meets with U.K.'s Starmer CBS News
- What we know about the "isolated" military base hosting Trump and Putin Axios
- Zelenskyy says he discussed security guarantees for Ukraine with Starmer at No 10 meeting – as it happened The Guardian
- Ukraine live: Zelensky to meet Starmer ahead of Trump-Putin summit The Independent
N Korea denies removing propaganda loudspeakers at border
Kim Jong Un's sister added that the country had 'no will' to improve relations with South Korea.
Kim Yo Jong: North Korea leader denies removing propaganda loudspeakers at border – BBC
- Kim Yo Jong: North Korea leader denies removing propaganda loudspeakers at border BBC
- Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister turns up the volume on loudspeaker standoff with South Korea CNN
- North Korea says South Korea's peace overtures a 'pipedream' Reuters
- North Korean leader’s sister says South Korea lying about thaw in ties Al Jazeera
- Kim’s Sister Mocks South Korean Olive Branch as ‘Foolish Dream’ Bloomberg.com
Pilot arrested upon landing in Chilean Antarctica says he remains stuck after case suspended – ABC News
- Pilot arrested upon landing in Chilean Antarctica says he remains stuck after case suspended ABC News
- U.S. Pilot Stranded in Antarctica Says It’s ‘Isolating and Lonely’ The New York Times
- U.S. teen influencer still stranded in Antarctic weeks after landing plane without permission CBS News
- 20-year-old American pilot is stuck in Antarctica for weeks in legal drama over airport landing NBC News
- US teen pilot claims innocence after charges dropped in Antarctica flight case AP News
An atmospheric river is approaching. Here’s when rain could hit the drought-plagued West – San Francisco Chronicle
- An atmospheric river is approaching. Here’s when rain could hit the drought-plagued West San Francisco Chronicle
- Seattle may see rare August soaking Axios
- Over a Month of Rainfall Predicted to Fall Within Just Hours in Two States Newsweek
- Ready for rain? Rare summertime atmospheric river to arrive in western Washington Friday KOMO
- Atmospheric River Threatens to Flood the US Northwest and Break Records Bloomberg.com
Trump revokes Biden order promoting competition in the US economy
Move further unwinds initiative to crack down on anti-competitive practices in agriculture, drugs and labor
Donald Trump on Wednesday revoked a 2021 executive order on promoting competition in the US economy issued by Joe Biden, the White House said.
The move by the Republican US president further unwinds a signature initiative by his predecessor, a Democrat, to crack down on anti-competitive practices in sectors from agriculture to drugs and labor.
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