Iraq signs 48 deals with US companies during PM’s visit to Washington
The deals include rebuilding the long-defunct Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, which could bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
Air quality warnings remain in place across US as wildfire smoke continues to swathe country
Rain could alleviate conditions in mid-Atlantic and north-east, with World Cup final expected to go ahead on Sunday
Warnings of dangerous conditions are expected to remain in place on Saturday across swathes of the US, amid uncertainty about where the heavy wildfire smoke swirling from the Canadian province of Ontario and the US state of Minnesota will head next.
Some parts of the US mid-Atlantic and north-east regions will continue to endure poor air quality until Saturday afternoon, where there is a high chance of thunderstorms, which could bring some reprieve from the poor air but come with other risks like flash flooding and high winds. Meanwhile, parts of the midwest and Great Lakes regions will continue to see dangerous air quality.
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One Boulder From Landslide Was as Big as a Building – Newser
- One Boulder From Landslide Was as Big as a Building Newser
- Rescuers in China search the rubble for survivors of landslide that killed 8 and left 34 missing Dallas News
- At Least 8 People Dead, 34 Others Remain Missing After Devastating Landslide Buried Residential Buildings People.com
- Landslide kills eight in southwest China's Chongqing, 34 still missing Reuters
- Landslide in southwest China traps people, rescue efforts underway NBC News
One Boulder From Landslide Was as Big as a Building – Newser
- One Boulder From Landslide Was as Big as a Building Newser
- Rescuers in China search the rubble for survivors of landslide that killed 8 and left 34 missing Dallas News
- At Least 8 People Dead, 34 Others Remain Missing After Devastating Landslide Buried Residential Buildings People.com
- Landslide kills eight in southwest China's Chongqing, 34 still missing Reuters
- Landslide in southwest China traps people, rescue efforts underway NBC News
China warns UK over British Steel nationalisation, demands fair resolution
Jingye seeks compensation after UK's move to fully nationalise loss-making British Steel, citing security risks.
Top German conservative quits after surrogacy sparks backlash within party
Jens Spahn steps down after party criticism over surrogacy, highlighting tensions in Germany's conservative coalition.
Iran and Kuwait report attacks on water and power infrastructure as strikes escalate – NBC News
- Iran and Kuwait report attacks on water and power infrastructure as strikes escalate NBC News
- Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast AP News
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- Desalination plants, a vital source of Mideast drinking water, come under attack in US-Iran war Fortune
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FIFA World Cup: Spain vs Argentina – What to know ahead of the final
Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi meet in a clash of generations in Sunday's blockbuster Spain vs Argentina World Cup final.
Cuba edges toward breakdown as power cuts and US meddling push society to brink
As Cuba swelters under six-month oil blockade imposed by US, tempers are fraying and unrest is growing
When Cuba’s national grid collapses, as it did for the third time in 10 days on Tuesday, a collective groan spreads across its cities and people wonder, again, whether the island’s antiquated electricity system may soon become unrecoverable.
The 777-mile Caribbean island of 9.5 million people has been sweltering under a six-month-long oil blockade imposed by the US, part of a pressure campaign to bring down its communist government. But the parlous state of Cuba’s infrastructure goes far further back.
Continue reading...Death toll from Uganda school bus crash rises to 24
Three more pupils died after Uganda’s school bus crash, raising the death toll to 23 students and one adult.
The best way to explore Dublin’s spectacular coast is by rail – BBC
Iran suggests MoU ‘suspended’ amid reports 50 killed in US strikes in July
Conflict has been escalating since US President Donald Trump declared 10 days ago that peace deal with Iran was over.
Ukrainian strikes hit Russian logistics center
Ukrainian strikes hit Russian logistics center
Why is it so hard for the U.S. to win wars? – NPR
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Europe should look to Africa for heatwave solutions
African communities have spent decades developing practical, tested ways to live with extreme heat.
Zelenskyy May Fire Commander Syrskyi After Protests, FT Reports – Bloomberg.com
- Zelenskyy May Fire Commander Syrskyi After Protests, FT Reports Bloomberg.com
- Ukraine’s Top General Becomes a Target of Protesters’ Anger The New York Times
- Ukrainian soldiers criticise removal of popular defence minister BBC
- Ukrainians protest for second day, call to replace army chief Reuters
- Ukraine war briefing: Protests of Fedorov’s dismissal continue as Zelenskyy tries to repair rift with Poland The Guardian
Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes
Drones targeted Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov. Ukraine's leader called them "major logistics facilities" supplying "sanctioned components".
India achieves milestone with launch of first private-sector orbital rocket
PM Narendra Modi says successful launch will 'encourage countless youngsters to dream bigger and innovate fearlessly'.
US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night
Iran has retaliated against US allies in the region, with Kuwait reporting that a power and water plant had been hit.