- More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests BBC
- As China’s global star rises, how is Washington planning to adjust? The Christian Science Monitor
- People in Many Countries Now View China More Positively Than the U.S. Pew Research Center
- China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey says AP News
- China Tops US in Global Favorability for First Time, Pew Finds Bloomberg.com
Why are right-wing parties gaining ground in Latin America?
Several recent elections have strengthened conservative forces across parts of Latin America.
Argentine VP calls England ‘pirates’ ahead of World Cup semifinal clash
Argentina vice president's remarks made ahead of the World Cup semifinal against England and amid sovereignty dispute.
Cruise ship hotel left listing in China port after high tides
A cruise ship-turned-luxury floating hotel that has been idle for about 14 years rolled onto its side while docked.
Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshops
Officials say they are suspected of selling "seditious" books which incited "hatred" against authorities.
Zelenskyy backs state energy company chief Koretskyi for new Ukraine PM
Ukraine's parliament is expected to vote for the next prime minister on Thursday.
Norway’s Waerenskjold wins fastest Tour de France stage in history
At an average speed of 50.91kph, Soren Waerenskjold's sprint was the fastest road stage in the 113 editions of the Tour.
England-Argentina dominates Keir Starmer’s final parliament grilling – Politico
- England-Argentina dominates Keir Starmer’s final parliament grilling Politico
- Starmer says it's the 'end of my political journey' at his final Prime Minister's Questions BBC
- Starmer bids MPs goodbye as British PM and pledges to support his successor Al Jazeera
- At his final PMQs, Starmer soaked up the love from all sides – and even some tenderness from Kemi The Guardian
- Starmer says his political journey is over at his last question session as UK leader AP News
Watch: Dramatic video shows freight train, crew caught in Canadian wildfires – FOX Weather
- Watch: Dramatic video shows freight train, crew caught in Canadian wildfires FOX Weather
- Dramatic video shows wildfire surround freight train in Canada BBC
- Wildfire Map Spotlight: Northwestern Ontario wildfires, Canada IQAir
- Freight trains hauling combustible products stopped by wildfire SNNewsWatch.com
- Train engulfed in flames in Canada wildfires The Telegraph
Starmer bids MPs goodbye as British PM and pledges to support his successor
Andy Burnham, who is set to formally replace Starmer on Monday, will become the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade.
Israel’s latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers – NBC News
Father, mother, daughter killed in Israeli attack on Gaza home
Palestinians held a funeral for a father, a mother and their six-year-old daughter killed in an Israeli air attack.
Russian Fuel Prices Soar as Drone Attacks Curb Refinery Output – Bloomberg.com
- Russian Fuel Prices Soar as Drone Attacks Curb Refinery Output Bloomberg.com
- As Ukraine Cripples Russian Refining, Global Diesel Markets Pay the Price Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- Russian government prioritises fuel for vehicles servicing food retail chains Reuters
- Mr. Putin, where is the gas? The Kyiv Independent
- Russia’s Fuel Crisis Hits Hospitals and Fire Services as State Contracts Collapse UNITED24 Media
World Cup: Spain and Barcelona star Yamal’s home hit by attempted burglary
Lamine Yamal's targeted home was formerly owned by Barca great Gerard Pique and Colombian music star Shakira.
Revamped Cricket World Cup format could see an additional India-Pakistan match
The 14-team 2027 ODI tournament in Africa will have a Super Seven stage but no quarterfinals.
Atlanta police gear up for trouble at England vs Argentina World Cup match
The host city will have advanced security in place as a proactive measure against any potential crowd trouble between fans.
Wildfires in Ontario make Toronto air quality worst in world
Environment Canada has issued health warnings after sky over city turns yellow
Smoke from more than 100 active wildfires in northern Ontario have made Toronto’s air quality the current worst in the world and caused yellow, smoky air in cities across the north-east US.
Environment Canada issued health warnings on Wednesday after the sky over country’s largest city turned a sickly yellow and was ranked the worst in the world according to IQAir, the Swiss technology company that racks global air quality.
Continue reading...Iranian lawmaker proposes invading US base, capturing ‘100 Americans’ to hold in Tehran – New York Post
- Iranian lawmaker proposes invading US base, capturing ‘100 Americans’ to hold in Tehran New York Post
- Former Iranian foreign minister calls to kidnap hundreds of US troops The Jerusalem Post
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- Iran’s former FM urges ground attack on US base, taking Americans hostage ایران اینترنشنال
Pro-government militia seizes boat with ‘Houthi weapons materials’ in Yemen
A pro-government militia said it intercepted a boat carrying ‘weapon-making equipment for the Houthis’ in Yemen.
To quell graft allegations, Nigel Farage runs against a man wearing a trash can – The Washington Post
- To quell graft allegations, Nigel Farage runs against a man wearing a trash can The Washington Post
- Nigel Farage Wanted a Political Showdown. Now He’s Fighting a Trash Can. WSJ
- Count Binface represents the Silly Sausage Britain I know and love | Sofie Jenkinson The Guardian
- After the killing of Ann Widdecombe, Count Binface is suddenly a lot less funny The Independent
- Why Nigel Farage is no longer a man of the people The Times