- More than 1,300 excess deaths linked to record-breaking Europe heatwave, WHO says France 24
- Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll to rise Reuters
- Europe’s record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress AP News
- France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records NBC News
- France Is Too Hot for Shutters and Ceiling Fans The Atlantic
The US-Iran MoU: A mirage of an agreement
Both Washington and Tehran know that current deal will not lead to lasting peace. It is merely a strategic pause
Escalating US-Iran strikes threaten interim peace agreement
Tehran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait amid efforts to open strait of Hormuz without Iran’s direct oversight
A new round of escalating strikes between Iran and the US has continued, further undermining the fragile interim peace agreement between the two countries, and prompting Donald Trump to threaten violence that would ensure Iran “will no longer exist”.
On Sunday, Tehran launched drone and missile attacks against Bahrain and Kuwait after new US strikes on sites in southern Iran, and threatened a “complete halt” to negotiations to end the war. Trump said that a moment might come soon when he abandoned talks and the US would “militarily finish the job”.
Continue reading...Ukraine says it attacked two Russian oil refineries
At least two killed in drone attacks, Russian authorities say, as Ukraine continues to target energy facilities.
Adam Johnson on how US corporate media sold Israel’s genocide in Gaza
Marc Lamont Hill speaks with author Adam Johnson on US corporate media’s role in enabling the genocide in Gaza.
Stories of survivors of Venezuela’s earthquakes
Rescuers in Venezuela are racing against time to find survivors after twin earthquakes left thousands missing.
Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France
The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, local officials said.
Paradise lost: How Israel is making war on West Bank farmers
Israel is attacking West Bank agriculture in an attempt to drive Palestinian farmers off their land.
What is Article 5 of Iran-US MoU, and why is it blamed for Hormuz strikes?
Iran and the US trade attacks over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as a major sticking point.
Ministers urged to curb energy costs as Great British homes face 13% bill surge
Quarterly Ofgem price cap rises to equivalent of £1,862 a year from 1 July amid growing consumer energy debt
Ministers are facing growing pressure to lower energy costs as households in Great Britain face the steepest rise in summer bills in four years this week.
The quarterly cap on gas and electricity charges will rise by 13% from Wednesday to the equivalent of £1,862 a year for an average household, just days after figures revealed that consumer energy debt had reached record highs.
Continue reading...Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped
Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble by hand, still waiting for heavy machinery to arrive.
Araghchi: Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control for 30 days
Iran’s foreign minister has urged ‘all parties not to interfere’ in the management of the Strait of Hormuz.
French skydiving plane crashes near Nancy, killing all 11 onboard
Five students and five instructors dead along with pilot after plane fell suddenly near aerodrome, says prefect
A skydiving plane has crashed in north-eastern France, killing all 11 people onboard, according to the region’s prefect.
The parachuting-school plane crashed near Nancy at 11am, said Yves Séguy, the prefect of the Meurthe-et-Moselle region.
Continue reading...Satellite images show scale of destruction in Venezuela earthquakes
Satellite images show the before and after of parts of Venezuela left in ruins by two devastating quakes.
The Trump Pentagon appointee who has divided top Republicans – The Washington Post
The Trump Pentagon appointee who has divided top Republicans The Washington Post
‘Digging with a needle’: Generals stall peace as Sudan’s el-Obeid burns
The battle for el-Obeid exposes the foreign arms and polarised narratives stalling peace in Sudan’s grinding war.
Complaints filed to police watchdog over Met’s handling of Al Fayed abuse allegations
IOPC confirms complaints from three survivors of alleged sexual misconduct by late Harrods owner in addition to ongoing investigation
Survivors of abuse at the hands of the late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed have complained to a watchdog about how the Metropolitan police handled allegations.
More than 400 claims of sexual misconduct have been made against Al Fayed, including rape and human trafficking, dating between 1977 and 2014.
Continue reading...Saudi Arabia helicopter crash kills all 14 on board – Al Jazeera
US strikes Iran for second day: Is it a violation of war powers resolution?
Days after Congress tells Trump he needs to seek its approval or end Iran war, Trump returns to attacks. Is it legal?
Good-faith lawsuit? LDS church in fight with podcaster over Mormon name
Church sues excommunicated member over Mormon Stories podcast but John Dehlin says name free for all to use
Trademark changes and copyright infringement disputes take many forms. Dunkin’ Donuts changed its name to Dunkin’ because Donuts did not suggest the vigorous, on-the-go attitude the coffee company wants to project.
But what happens when a church changes its name, but former adherents continue to use the original term in ways it may not like?
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