Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,281
Here are the key events on day 1,281 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US tells Denmark to ‘calm down’ over alleged Greenland influence operation
The aim was reportedly to infiltrate Greenland's society and promote its secession from Denmark.
A third of outpatients treated for wounds at MSF’s Gaza hospitals in 2024 were children, figures show – The Guardian
- A third of outpatients treated for wounds at MSF’s Gaza hospitals in 2024 were children, figures show The Guardian
- 'Shooting terror' and 'one third of Gaza wounded are children' BBC
- Gaza Doctor Says Israel’s Deadly Attack on Nasser Hospital “Crosses All Red Lines” Democracy Now!
- Israel destroyed Gaza’s sanitation plants. Now a rare disease is spreading unchecked The Independent
- Israel’s Claim on Hitting “Hamas Camera” in Hospital Strike an Obvious Lie, Palestinians Say Truthout
German government passes military service bill – DW
- German government passes military service bill DW
- German cabinet backs voluntary military service, opening door to conscription BBC
- Germany Proposes Plan to Boost Recruitment or Resort to Draft The New York Times
- Germany’s conservatives plot last stand for mandatory military service politico.eu
- Wary of Russia, Germany tiptoes toward compulsory military service The Washington Post
Here’s a look at why it is so hard to end the war in Gaza – AP News
Watch: Moment pilot is rescued after emergency water landing
New drone video shows rescuers rushing to the small plane off the coast of North Carolina and extracting the pilot in less than 30 seconds.
Argentinian President Javier Milei leaves rally after protesters throw rocks
The Milei government is weathering a bribery scandal as a pair of important elections approach in September and October.
Is Trump taking control of Corporate America?
Donald Trump pledges more deals like Intel stake, worrying business community.
Calls grow to release US teen Mohammed Ibrahim detained by Israel
Advocacy groups, lawmakers and family members urge Trump administration to push Israel to free 16-year-old Floridian.
Ontario premier Doug Ford’s party spent nearly $300,000 on novelty ‘Canada is not for sale’ hats
The Progressive Conservative party of Ontario reportedly paid C$278,910.71 on the viral hats during the province’s election campaign
Dealing with the unprecedented threats from Donald Trump’s threats to Canada’s economy and sovereignty have required unconventional strategies from federal and provincial leaders, including barring liquor sales and cancelling contracts with Tesla.
But among the more unorthodox strategies to hit back against the US is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on novelty hats.
Continue reading...Blair joins White House meeting with Trump on post-war Gaza
The talks come as Israel prepares to seize Gaza City as a step towards full control of the territory.
From boom to ban: The rise and fall of India’s betting apps
India has banned online betting but the industry says the move will hurt and not help consumers.
A pregnant woman’s diary of escape from war zone: ‘I prayed the baby wouldn’t come’
Gun-wielding drivers, extortion and breakdowns, as couple flee new front line in Sudan's conflict.
Japanese town wants residents to limit smartphone use to two hours a day
Draft ordinance in Toyoake has triggered a backlash from locals, with some calling it an attack on individual freedom
A town in Japan is to urge all residents to restrict their smartphone use to two hours a day in an attempt to tackle online addiction and sleep deprivation.
Officials in Toyoake, Aichi prefecture, said the measure would target not only children but also adults, amid growing concern about the physical and psychological toll excessive smartphone use is taking on people of all ages.
Continue reading...Has crime in Washington fallen two weeks on from Trump’s crackdown?
Trump says crimes in the capital "are down like we wouldn't believe" following his crackdown.
Woman says Chinese student predator raped her hours before second attack
Police first thought there had only been one rape, because the women's stories were so similar.
Woman says Chinese student predator raped her hours before second attack
Police first thought there had only been one rape, because the women's stories were so similar.
Woman says student predator Zhenhao Zou raped her hours before second attack – BBC
Israel launches new operations in Syria after strike kills soldiers
Local sources report Israeli operation in Kiswa, where six soldiers killed by Israeli drones strikes a day before.
Court transfers Bolivian politician Luis Fernando Camacho to house arrest
Camacho, a prominent conservative, has been held in pretrial detention since 2022 over allegations of 'terrorism'.