- Photos show destruction from wildfires in Greece as blazes take hold in Europe and parts of the US AP News
- Greek crews fight wildfire northwest of Athens for fourth day Reuters
- Greece wildfire in pictures: Firefighters battle blaze worsened by 100km per hour winds CNBC
- Greece battles wildfires – in pictures The Guardian
- Firefighting helicopters collide midair in Greece as wildfires rage across Europe CBS News
Trump DOJ unleashes largest denaturalization effort in department history — and says it’s ‘only the beginning’ – Fox News
- Trump DOJ unleashes largest denaturalization effort in department history — and says it’s ‘only the beginning’ Fox News
- Government sues to revoke Conway man’s citizenship, says he lied about identity during naturalization process The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- Travis County man among 24 in Trump administration's latest denaturalization push KVUE
- Justice Department Seeks to Revoke Arkansas Man’s Citizenship in 24-Case Push NEA Report
- N.J. man who hid prior deportation among 24 others that could lose U.S. citizenship, feds say NJ.com
Russian Opposition Politician Flees to France – nytimes.com
- Russian Opposition Politician Flees to France nytimes.com
- Boris Nadezhdin: Putin critic leaves Russia after he is barred from running for parliament nbcnews.com
- Anti-war politician flees Russia amid pre-election crackdown on dissent The Guardian
- Boris Nadezhdin, anti-war candidate in Russia, flees to France The Washington Post
- Putin critic Boris Nadezhdin says he’s ‘alive and free’ in Paris, after Russia designated him a ‘foreign agent’ CNN
US reports first two deaths linked to ‘explosive diarrhoea’ outbreak
The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.
It’s 100 degrees outside. Forecasters are already calling this winter a potential ‘Super El Niño’ – Deseret News
- It’s 100 degrees outside. Forecasters are already calling this winter a potential ‘Super El Niño’ Deseret News
- What the “strongest El Niño on record” actually means (for humans) CNN
- In an Already Broiling Summer, El Niño Is About to Turn Up the Heat Yale E360
- World Meteorological Organization says prepare for a strong El Niño Phys.org
- What ‘Super’ El Niño could mean for Arizona’s winter weather AZ Family
How long can Iran weaponise Hormuz? – The Economist
- How long can Iran weaponise Hormuz? The Economist
- Iran Found a ‘More Powerful Weapon Than a Nuclear Bomb’—And It’s Working Newsweek
- Strait of Hormuz Traffic Separation Schemes, August 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET understandingwar.org
- Iran Reportedly Closes Strait of Hormuz Again, Raising Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Supply Concerns - EBITDA Analysis dars.gov.et
- The Strait Iran Cannot Let Go Of RealClearWorld
Cuba’s power grid collapses again despite restoration efforts – Al Jazeera
- Cuba’s power grid collapses again despite restoration efforts Al Jazeera
- Nationwide power failure hits Caribbean island as American citizens warned to prepare Fox News
- Cuba's power grid collapses again during restoration efforts after nationwide blackout Reuters
- Cubans sleep on Havana's seaside boulevard to seek relief from crippling blackouts and summer heat PBS
- Cuba plunges into darkness as electric grid collapses nbcnews.com
With U.S. doors shutting, Cubans turn to Brazil for asylum – NPR
Russia says seven killed as Ukrainian drone hits crowded Russian beach – CNN
- Russia says seven killed as Ukrainian drone hits crowded Russian beach CNN
- Drone Explodes on Russian Beach, Killing 7, Officials Say The New York Times
- At least 22 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade heavy attacks Al Jazeera
- Ukrainian drone attacks on Black Sea resort and Crimea kill 11, Russia claims The Guardian
- Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach BBC
Bomb disposal underway in Le Porge after wildfires unearth WWII shells
Bomb disposal operations are continuing in Le Porge, France, to enable residents to return to the village.
US announces first two deaths from cyclospora outbreak
Authorities in the Midwestern state of Michigan say that two people who died had underlying conditions.
Trump meets his obstinate match in Iran’s hardball regime
US president reduced to bemoaning Tehran’s ‘unbelievable duplicity’ as he struggles to find solid negotiating ground
The Donald Trump doctrine has always contained a tenuous relationship with the truth. It was his mentor, the infamous New York lawyer Roy Cohn, who taught the young real estate mogul always to claim victory and never to admit defeat. Unfortunately for Trump, in Iran the US president has found a counterpart just as stubborn as himself.
As Trump claims new negotiations are to begin with Tehran this week, Iran has shown it can also reignite the conflict by lobbing ballistic missiles at US bases in the region and maintaining a stranglehold on the strait of Hormuz, effectively taking initiative in the stalled peace process. And time is of the essence for Trump as the clock ticks toward a global energy crisis and a painful midterm elections for him and his Republican party.
Continue reading...Can Netanyahu survive Israel’s most consequential election?
Israelis head to the polls in October for the country's first election since the war on Gaza began.
Rhine Falls to Lowest Since 1880, Threatening European Trade – Bloomberg.com
- Rhine Falls to Lowest Since 1880, Threatening European Trade Bloomberg.com
- Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers bbc.com
- Record-Low Rhine River Tests Industry as Dry Spell Persists Bloomberg.com
- Dry, hot summers are putting Dutch dikes at risk and threatening German river trade AP News
- Germany: Low Rhine River levels could weigh down economy dw.com
Israel top court hears challenge to UNRWA ban
Israel's highest court heard a constitutional challenge to legislation banning UNRWA's operations in Israel.
Drone slams into Russian beach, killing at least 7 people
Video shows the moment a drone struck a crowded beach near the Russian Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik.
For Trump, the Year Is Always 2020 – The New York Times
- For Trump, the Year Is Always 2020 The New York Times
- Trumpiana: 2020 is forever! The Times of India
Republicans say they will back Blanche after US Justice Department order
Two Republican senators say they will end their opposition after order cancelling controversial $1.8bn fund.
Trump blasts ‘duplicitous’ Iran after Tehran denies it is in talks with the US
US president demands 'Total Surrender' amid escalating naval blockade in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
Church tribute to ‘precious’ missionary found dead in suitcase in Greece – BBC
- Church tribute to 'precious' missionary found dead in suitcase in Greece BBC
- Athens suitcase death: suspect admits hiding body but denies murder The Guardian
- Greek police arrest man after British woman's body found in suitcase upi.com
- Suspect arrested in Greece after British woman's body found in suitcase CBS News
- Champion boxer held over death of woman in suitcase in Athens The Times