Trump threatens to fire US Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Cook, who has been accused of mortgage fraud, says she will not be 'bullied' into resigning by the president.
Iran rejects sanctions threats before renewed nuclear talks with Europe
Iran and European countries agree to resume nuclear talks next week despite threats of unilateral sanctions.
Famine in Gaza City is ‘failure of humanity’, UN chief says
A UN-backed body confirms famine in Gaza City and surrounding areas, and says half a million are facing "catastrophic" conditions.
Zelensky confirms Flamingo cruise missile tests and production plans – Janes
- Zelensky confirms Flamingo cruise missile tests and production plans Janes
- Ukraine becoming the ‘Silicon Valley’ of defense as startups develop long-range drones and missiles PBS
- Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy reveals huge Flamingo cruise missile as no peace in sight The Guardian
- Meet Flamingo, the missile that brings European Russia within Kyiv’s range politico.eu
- Ukraine Aims To Build Thousands Of Flamingo Long-Range Cruise Missiles A Year The War Zone
Katz vows to destroy Gaza City unless Hamas frees hostages, lays down arms – The Times of Israel
- Katz vows to destroy Gaza City unless Hamas frees hostages, lays down arms The Times of Israel
- Gaza City could be destroyed if Hamas does not agree to terms to end war, Israel's defense minister says ABC News
- ‘We Can’t Take It Anymore’: Gazans Fear Looming Israeli Operation The New York Times
- Netanyahu orders ‘immediate negotiations’ to release hostages as Israel advances Gaza City operation CNN
- Netanyahu says he will push ahead with Gaza City takeover and renewed ceasefire talks Politico
IDF uproots thousands of Palestinian village’s trees after shooting attack near settlement – Haaretz
- IDF uproots thousands of Palestinian village's trees after shooting attack near settlement Haaretz
- Settler-led siege Imposed by Army on Al-Mughayyir International Solidarity Movement
- Israeli forces besiege West Bank village, block ambulances The New Arab
- Israeli forces continue large-scale onslaught on Ramallah's Al-Mughayyir village, uproot thousands of olive trees WAFA Agency
- Israeli Army to Uproot Hundreds of Trees in Al-Mughayyir - IMEMC News
Why is there a rift in the US Republican Party?
This debate takes on the rift in President Trump's party. Is it due to conservative principles or allegiance to one man?
‘On edge’: Trump’s military deployment in Washington stirs fear, confusion
Critics call the federal takeover of US capital, a 'manufactured crisis' aimed at political gain.
Young architects lead effort to save Romania’s historic spa town
Baile Herculane's historic baths face decay, but volunteers offer hope with conservation efforts amid legal hurdles.
Famine in Gaza is a “war crime of starvation”
Professor William Schabas explains how the deliberate starvation of Gazans constitutes a war crime and possibly genocide
US Fed Reserve Chair Powell opens door to September rate cut
Powell's remarks offered little guidance about how soon or how quickly rates might continue to move lower.
Gaza mother blames famine for halving daughter’s weight
Rida Hijjeh says her daughter has lost 9.5kg, as famine is confirmed in Gaza City.
Notting Hill carnival came ‘very close’ to not happening, says chair in funding appeal
Ian Comfort calls for government to recognise cultural importance of event and guarantee its sustainable future
About 2 million people are expected to take to the streets this weekend at the annual Notting Hill carnival for its mix of music, food and Caribbean culture, but for the man who runs it, there is a sense of relief to see it taking place at all.
The chair of Notting Hill Carnival Ltd, Ian Comfort, told the Guardian that the event needed to secure a sustainable future after a year of funding rows, public disagreements with the Met police, and negative press after violence last year.
Continue reading...Russia’s Lavrov says agenda ‘not ready at all’ for Putin-Zelenskyy summit
Russia's top diplomat Sergey Lavrov accuses Ukrainian President Zelenskyy of saying 'no to everything'.
Eswatini government faces court challenge over men deported by US
Group of NGOs claim deal was unconstitutional and violated the imprisoned men’s human rights
A group of NGOs is challenging Eswatini’s acceptance of five people deported by the US, arguing the deal was unconstitutional and violated the imprisoned men’s human rights.
The men from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Yemen and Cuba, who the US said were dangerous criminals, were flown to the small southern African country in July, as the Trump administration attempts to deport millions of migrants and asylum seekers.
Continue reading...UK trans woman convicted of sexual assault after not revealing gender status to male partner – CNN
- UK trans woman convicted of sexual assault after not revealing gender status to male partner CNN
- Thornaby transgender woman guilty of sexually assaulting man BBC
- Trans woman faces jail for lying about gender to sleep with man The Telegraph
- Trans woman who 'took bloke's manhood' met date's mum who said voice was 'deep' dailystar.co.uk
- Trans woman who hid male genitalia from Snapchat date found guilty of sexual assault Chronicle Live
FBI raids home of John Bolton, former Trump adviser turned critic
The raid is one of several probes launched against critics of President Donald Trump, fuelling fears of 'retribution'.
At least 65 killed in Gaza as Israel escalates attacks on Gaza City
Israel's defence minister warns that Gaza City will be destroyed unless Hamas yields to Israel's terms for ending war.
Bomb Explosion Hits Colombian City a Day After Double Massacre – Bloomberg.com
- Bomb Explosion Hits Colombian City a Day After Double Massacre Bloomberg.com
- Truck bomb and helicopter downing in Colombia leave at least 14 dead The Washington Post
- Colombian Black Hawk Downed By Drone Is A Glimpse Of What’s To Come The War Zone
- At least 18 killed and dozens injured in separate Colombia attacks BBC
- Attack on police helicopter and explosion near air base leave at least 19 dead in Colombia, officials say CNN
New bodies found near site of Kenya’s starvation cult burials
Nine bodies have been found in fresh graves near the site of the "Shakahola Forest Massacre".