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Bolsonaro supporters pray for Trump rescue as coup plot trial verdict nears
Far-right ex-president’s devotees pin hopes on pressure campaign but tariffs and sanctions appear likely to fail
Each morning, Edite Costa steps out of her bungalow on Brasília’s sun-baked savannah, stands beneath a mango tree and lifts her hands to the sky in prayer. “I ask God to work so that not just Trump but all Americans come to help us rip out the evil that has taken hold of the country I love,” said the 66-year-old Baptist, who is a fervent supporter of Brazil’s far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Bolsonaro could face decades in jail for allegedly leading a murderous conspiracy to seize power after his leftwing rival Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva beat him in the 2022 presidential election. But Costa believes her populist leader can still be saved – if her prayers are answered and Donald Trump intervenes.
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At least one killed as firefighters battle Greece blaze for second day
A wildfire on the outskirts of Athens was contained but not out on Saturday, the fire brigade says.
New Zealand and Australia seek closer military ties following Chinese live-fire naval exercise – AP News
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Albanese and Luxon urge Israel to reconsider Gaza City takeover during ‘warm, generous’ meeting
Australian and New Zealand leaders reject possible US trade retaliation over recognising Palestinian statehood and reaffirm plans to deepen security ties
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Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and his New Zealand counterpart, Christopher Luxon, have urged Israel to reconsider its plans to take over Gaza City and reaffirmed their intentions to deepen security ties, as they met in Queenstown on Saturday.
Following a pōwhiri (formal Māori welcome) at Te Wharehuanui – a private retreat built by the billionaire Xero founder, Rod Drury – Luxon said the world had become uncertain and fractious, and that New Zealand “has no greater friend than Australia”.
Continue reading...Vance and Lammy host Ukraine talks ahead of US-Russia summit
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky rules out giving up land, as European security officials meet in the UK.
Watch: ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’ crowned in California
Held at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, the annual event promotes adopting dogs of all ages and appearances.
Human connection to nature has declined 60% in 200 years, study finds
Prof Miles Richardson says people risk ‘extinction of experience’ in the natural world without new policies
People’s connection to nature has declined by more than 60% since 1800, almost exactly mirroring the disappearance of nature words such as river, moss and blossom from books, according to a study.
Computer modelling predicts that levels of nature connectedness will continue to decline unless there are far-reaching policy and societal changes – with introducing children to nature at a young age and radically greening urban environments the most effective interventions.
Continue reading...Mexico rules out Trump’s reported military plan against drug cartels
The statement follows a report that Trump has secretly authorised use of military force against Latin American drug cartels.
Mexico rejects Trump’s reported military plan against drug cartels
The statement follows a report that Trump has secretly authorised use of military force against Latin American drug cartels.
Uganda court denies bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye in treason case
Case has raised concerns among government critics about a crackdown ahead of Uganda's national election early next year.
How a drowning victim became a lifesaving icon
If you know CPR, chances are you’ve practised on a dummy with the face of a woman who, legend says, drowned in Paris.
Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 astronaut, dies aged 97
The commander of Apollo 13 famously rescued his men from near certain death in space.
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Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, has died aged 97.
Italians turn away from private beaches amid debate over rising prices
Figures suggest shift from country’s traditional summer culture, with lounger and parasol rentals up to €90 a day
Italians appear to be snubbing beaches this summer, amid claims they are rebelling against the high prices charged by the owners of private beach concessions.
Going to the beach and renting cabins, loungers and parasols – usually at the same location – has long been an ingrained habit of Italian summer holiday culture.
Continue reading...Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska for Ukraine talks next week
The announcement comes hours after the US leader signals Ukraine may have to cede territory to end the war.
Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska for Ukraine talks next week
The announcement comes hours after the US leader signals Ukraine may have to cede territory to end the war.
‘Nazis don’t belong in this country’: Victorian premier scathing over masked march by ‘goons’ in Melbourne CBD
Man allegedly assaulted after confronting group of about 100 people on march to Flagstaff Gardens early on Saturday
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The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, has condemned “goons” who took part in a neo-Nazi march through the streets of Melbourne in the early hours of Saturday morning.
About 100 people dressed in black with face coverings marched through the Melbourne CBD, including down Bourke Street, police said in a statement.
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