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Iran military chiefs warn of renewed conflict with Israel Iran International15:09
Iran complains to U.N. about Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet firm The Washington Times15:18
Iranian general warns Iraqi leaders to brace for Israeli attack The New Arab17:07
USS Nimitz aircraft carrier spotted in waters near Iran The National Interest05:13
Iran's president injured during Israeli strikes, U.S. intelligence sources say CBS News01:44
Iran missiles cause $200 mn damage to Israel Haifa refinery Mehr News Agency10:06
Will China abandon its non-interventionist foreign policy for Iran? OilPrice.com19:02
Israel orders more Arrow 3 missiles, rushes Arrow 4 to meet hypersonic threats CTech11:21
Trump’s Iran strikes only set back Fordo, but US, Israel mulling resuming job – report The Times of Israel12:50
Israeli teacher arrested for espionage, accused of aiding Iran’s operations Jerusalem Post13:53
Now is the time to advance Middle East integration The Heritage Foundation17:48
IDF soldier accused of spying for Iran, providing information in exchange for money Ynet News15:20
Iran's internal turmoil could have regional ripple effects The Maritime Executive19:52
Monetary warfare: Israel’s decision to proscribe Iran’s Central Bank Geopolitical Monitor13:48

Tariffs

Trump hits Amazon with 50 percent tariffs CounterPunch07:03
Trump’s tariffs are turning into a ‘mosaic’ that will be ‘idiosyncratic,’ Morgan Stanley says,… Fortune19:00
Japan voters see little hope for tariff reprieve in carmaker Mazda's hometown The Japan Times03:42
Cape Town mayor Hill-Lewis defends tariffs, says wealthy property owners must pay their share Times LIVE03:38
EU eyes 3rd retaliatory strike against Trump that would hit services Politico EU13:06
Lula says he won't take orders from foreigner Trump, calls tariffs blackmail Yahoo! UK & Ireland02:45
Few cards left to play: Japan’s weak hand in tariff negotiations Nippon02:23
Trump hits Amazon with 50 percent tariffs – Oped Eurasia Review01:20
US set to impose 93.5% tariff on key battery material from China Yahoo! US19:05
Tesla stock crashes after Trump slaps massive tariff on vital battery material The Raw Story23:29
JLR to cut 500 UK management jobs as tariffs bite Automotive World15:47
No gringo is going to give orders: Lula slams Trump's tariff on Brazil India Today20:25
Trump’s tariffs and the risk of reverse friendshoring The Diplomat23:38
Despite Trump’s claim, Vietnam insists tariff deal is not final Cryptopolitan13:58

Severe Weather Events

11 counties in England set to miss out on next UK heatwave as 32C nears Birmingham Live12:00
Met Office 21-hour thunderstorm warning for 8 areas of England includes 'danger to life' Devon Live11:14
Alert: Evacuation alert issued for Rawalpindi’s low laying areas Daily Ausaf18:51
Red storm Alert: woman killed by roof debris in otopeni The Romania Journal19:26
How hot can it get? Scientists are struggling to find an answer Insurance Journal06:23
Lawmakers introduce bill to classify extreme heat as a disaster CBS News16:15
Tornadoes, dust storms increase in southern Ukraine — meteorologist Ukrinform15:03
Dodge County tornadoes, NWS confirms 2 touched down Wednesday FOX6 News Milwaukee16:22
How much damage did Wednesday's tornadoes do in Wisconsin? The Chippewa Herald, Wisconsin12:34
Worsening weather expected as southwest monsoon intensifies from Thursday Raajje.mv13:20
US satellite data cut sparks cyclone forecast fears in French West Indies RFI11:40
HEAT ALERT: Dangerous heat levels as feels-like temps approach 100 across Li News 12 Long Island11:28
News Channel 6 flooding coverage: Day 3 News Channel 600:47
Murree landslide: GT Road closed, DC injured during monsoon rains SAMAA17:55

Military (World)

Russian Envoy Warns of Military Response if Greenland Conflict Erupts The Moscow Times11:49
US general says NATO could seize Russia's Kaliningrad 'unheard of' fast The Kyiv Independent18:51
US commander in Europe: NATO has a plan to quickly neutralize Kaliningrad Militarnyi20:31
Leaked documents claim 'catastrophic' losses in Russia's 41st Combined Arms Army while fighting in Ukraine The Kyiv Independent12:42
Thousands to be ploughed into one of Europe's largest Roman military sites South Wales Argus03:56
Syria troops quit Sweida as clashes leave nearly 600 dead RTE04:37
Military, police forces join first rehearsal for 80th National Day celebration VnExpress International01:40
Navy hits 2025 recruiting goal early Halldale Group04:21
Inside Taiwan’s largest-ever military drills ABC News02:20
AI firm’s AUKUS approval proves Australia’s increasing military ties to US, UK Crikey02:32
Taiwan tracks 11 Chinese military aircraft and 11 ships Taiwan News03:06
Over the Horizon Radar technology milestone with Canada Australian Government Department of Defence (Press Release)00:40
House Republican makes ‘MAGA’ push for Pentagon to buy American-made guns Washington Examiner01:04
Syria troops quit Druze heartland after violence leaves over 500 dead Macau Business03:18

British and Irish Lions

Russell’s redemption at the heart of different Scottish Lions story The Independent03:15
Lions team v Australia: Andy Farrell names 23-man squad to play Wallabies in first Test The Telegraph06:02
Wallabies' AC/DC training trick to combat dubious Lions tactic Channel 9's Wide World of Sports04:32
British and Irish Lions team: Five takeaways as Andy Farrell backs ‘reputation over form’ with… Planet Rugby11:15
Wallaby Pete Samu blocked from playing against the Lions in weird twist The Roar04:19
Tonight's rugby news as Lions star hit with £12k bill and Farrell unmoved by Welsh wipeout Wales Online17:05
Wallabies learn lessons of 2013 in bid to avoid first Test slip-up The Independent03:35
The pivotal Lions pick that could undo Australia in first Test The Independent09:49
'It isn't just the combination': Farrell sees strength in Lions' Scottish trio STV13:10
Lions block Wallaby from playing in First Nations & Pasifika XV The Sydney Morning Herald03:06
'Concerns' raised for fresh faced star thrown into Lions den Channel 9's Wide World of Sports21:36
David Campese baffled by Joe Schmidt decision that ‘doesn’t make sense’ as Lions have ‘golden… Planet Rugby13:37
'He's a psycho': Shock Wallabies pick tasked with taming Lions Channel 9's Wide World of Sports21:26
Wallabies make history with striking new jersey detail Channel 9's Wide World of Sports03:11

United Nations

From crisis to classroom: How the UN supports education in conflict zones United Nations (Press Release)16:30
UNICEF: Israeli attacks killing 28 children daily in Gaza Middle East Monitor16:29
Little-known U.N. Command bases in Japan play a critical security role in Asia The Japan Times04:08
Nepal: Joint submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review - 51st Session of the UPR working group Scoop02:43
Unprecedented Afghan returns are ‘a test of our collective humanity’ United Nations (Press Release)20:09
Guterres condemns the Israeli airstrikes on Syria Syrian Arab News Agency20:02
Security council live: ‘Aid must go where needs are greatest’ in Gaza, urges UN relief chief United Nations (Press Release)19:59
Lawyer linked to Netanyahu gov't warned ICC prosecutor Israel would 'Destroy' him over arrest warrants Common Dreams21:16
Nuclear diplomacy on the brink as Europe pushes Iran with UN sanctions threat Radio Free Europe15:50
China steps up for marine science in Nice Dialogue Earth17:48
NYT op-ed finally breaks Western media silence on Gaza genocide The New Arab17:41
Vigil in Geneva urges Turkey to secure Öcalan’s physical freedom in response to the historic step ANF News17:14
Global leaders discuss most pressing questions around AI in health care and… WebWire16:17
Europe gives Iran deadline to contain nuclear program Hurriyet Daily News12:55

The Open Championship

Brilliant Scottie Scheffler shot hit with perfectly timed fart Awful Announcing (Weblog)18:09Scottie Scheffler Golf Scottish Open

Scottie Scheffler ready to quit golf amid bizarre Open Championship press conference Liverpool Echo17:58Scottie Scheffler Golf Scottish Open

British Open Championship 2025 Golfweek staff picks: Who will win at Royal Portrush? Yahoo! Sports22:13Golf US Sports BMW PGA Championship

The history of The British Open Town & Country Magazine14:12Golf US Sports BMW PGA Championship

Ex-bikie jailed for assault's fanboy moment with Phil Mickelson MailOnline01:08Phil Mickelson Golf Australian Sport

Former Aussie bikie's request stuns Mickelson during Open Channel 9's Wide World of Sports01:31Phil Mickelson Golf Australian Sport

Royal Portrush par, cost to play, scorecard, Open Championship history and more FanSided12:06Golf US Sports

British Open cut line projection: How many players make the cut at Royal Portrush? FanSided17:12Golf US Sports

The Open tee times: Second round groupings and start times at Royal Portrush including Rory… Yahoo! Sports04:13Rory McIlroy Golf US Sports

The Open 2025 live: Leaderboard with McIlroy out early in second round The Independent05:02Rory McIlroy Golf US Sports

Iran

Mysterious wave of explosions, sudden IRGC death disrupt post-ceasefire calm in Iran The Long War Journal16:43
Iran seizes foreign oil tanker in Gulf of Oman OilPrice.com22:15
Iran ready to take action if Israel not punished Mehr News Agency09:45
Iran is out to kill Trump Foundation for Defense of Democracies21:03
US strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites, NBC News reports AsiaOne02:39
Iran's president injured during Israeli strikes, U.S. intelligence sources say CBS News01:44
Iranian general warns Iraqi leaders to brace for Israeli attack The New Arab17:07
Iranian President for the first time admitted that the country was not ready for Israeli strikes UNN.ua13:44
Iran's missiles forced Israel to cease fire Mehr News Agency18:35
Foreign journalists visit IRGC Aerospace exhibition, Israeli strike sites in Tehran Iran Front Page20:53
Only one Iranian nuclear site was destroyed Political Wire12:42
Will China abandon its non-interventionist foreign policy for Iran? OilPrice.com19:02
Double murder in Tehran exposes growing anger over Iran’s brutal judiciary Politico EU03:05
Iran’s next proxy theater is in North Africa Washington Examiner01:02

England v India

Crawley has learned nothing in 57 Tests: Boycott wants England to drop opener India Today09:38
3 Players who can help India win the 4th Test against England CricTracker11:35
Root reclaims top Test batting spot The Daily Star, Bangladesh11:32
England fined, docked two WTC points for slow over rate at Lord's The Daily Star, Bangladesh08:19
England docked points for slow over-rate in Lord's Test against India Sky Sports08:14
"He certainly keeps his place" - Anil Kumble on India's playing XI for ENG vs IND 2025 4th Test Sportskeeda06:29
Important heat advisory – England v India Test match Lord's12:38

UEFA Euro 2025 (Women's European Championship)

Penalty pandemonium! England win chaotic shootout to reach Euros semi-finals Sports Mole23:05
'World's sexiest footballer' Alisha Lehmann is assigned a bodyguard MailOnline11:50
Five things we learned as England reach Euro 2025 semi-finals in dramatic fashion National World01:09
England women's player ratings vs Sweden: Hannah Hampton and Lucy Bronze come up big in… Goal.com23:15
Wiegman confirms major injury concern after Williamson limps off The Independent01:17
Hampton the difference in bizarre shootout, but England needed super-subs ESPN.co.uk00:56
England vs Sweden penalties live: Lionesses face tense shootout The Independent22:34
Highlights, report: England beat Sweden in epic shoot-out UEFA00:09
A look at Sarina Wiegman’s England record as Lionesses march on at Euro 2025 The Irish News23:28
Wiegman on ‘one of the hardest games I've ever watched’ as England reach Euro semi-finals Hayters TV23:54
England win dramatic shoot-out against Sweden to reach Euro semis Sky Sports23:09
Lionesses' stunning comeback beats Sweden on penalties to reach Euro semi-finals i News23:08
Lionesses' referee slammed for missing blatant red card in Sweden clash Football Insider22:57
Lionesses rescue Euros title defence with heart-stopping shootout win Evening Standard22:59

UK Politics

MP Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party over comments about racism Yahoo! UK & Ireland18:34Diane Abbott Labour Party Racism

Diane Abbott: Labour ‘wants me out’ after second suspension Yahoo! UK & Ireland00:11Diane Abbott Labour Party Racism

Are suspended Labour MPs undisciplined? Readers have their say The Independent14:04Keir Starmer Labour Party Welfare Reforms

Keir Starmer says he will not be ‘deflected’ from plans by repeat rebel MPs Yahoo! UK & Ireland16:52Keir Starmer Labour Party Welfare Reforms

UK lowers voting age to 16 ahead of 2029 general election The Financial Express13:47General election

Minimum voting age to be lowered to 16 by next general election Holyrood Magazine12:56General election

UK and Germany sign ‘Friendship Treaty’ on migration and defence Channel 416:47Friedrich Merz Keir Starmer Germany

UK and Germany to sign new defense pact amid growing security concerns Freedom19:07Friedrich Merz Keir Starmer Germany

UK and Germany sign treaty to deepen defence alliance The Irish Independent05:35Friedrich Merz Brexit Keir Starmer

German chancellor follows Macron to slam Brexit The London Economic22:02Friedrich Merz Brexit Keir Starmer

Ukraine News

Russian attack on Polish factory in Ukraine regarded as possible message to Warsaw after Kyiv’s … Euromaidan Press17:57Poland/Ukraine Poland Russia

Polish MFA to Russian Embassy representative: Attack on Polish Barlinek plant in Vinnytsia violates intl law Interfax-Ukraine09:51Poland/Ukraine Poland Russia

BREAKING: Ukraine's parliament approves new prime minister in major government reshuffle The Kyiv Independent09:52Ukrainian Politics

Yuliia Svyrydenko confirmed as Ukraine's prime minister UPI15:59Ukrainian Politics

Germany denies knowledge of Patriot missiles en route Ukraine, contradicting Trump's claim The Kyiv Independent07:06Patriot Germany Donald Trump

German government unaware of Patriot air defense system deliveries to Ukraine - media Interfax-Ukraine09:10Patriot Germany Donald Trump

“Just 16 people”: Ukraine’s new wartime cabinet is now smaller than many startups Euromaidan Press16:56Volodymyr Zelensky Ukrainian Politics

Reset? Update? Understanding Ukraine’s new government Kyiv Post17:35Volodymyr Zelensky Ukrainian Politics

Russian strike on Ukrainian shopping center kills at least two and injuries 27 Meduza08:15Donetsk Russia Russian Politics

Death toll rises to 4 in Dobropillya bombing The New Voice of Ukraine16:22Donetsk Russia Russian Politics

Wildfires

Huge wildfire 'visible from M90' rages on hill near Perth as emergency services rush to scene Daily Record19:28
Wildfires and wild spending in Ontario Toronto Star10:08
Scotland declares ‘extreme’ risk of wildfires as temperatures soar Channel 419:22
Wildfire breaks out on Lesvos island, near Residential Area To Vima13:33
Saskatchewan targets debris and cleanup in $20M recovery push Discover Moose Jaw19:06
Wildfire danger remains high across Manitoba as state of emergency continues Winnipeg Sun14:16
Temperatures hit 34C with hosepipe bans and health warnings in force - as Brits brace for weekend heatwave LBC News22:16

US/Ukraine

Russia warns of nuclear action after Trump's weapons aid for Ukraine India Today20:00US/Russia Donald Trump Ukraine

Trump backs arms for Ukraine, but who sends them? The New Voice of Ukraine11:12US/Russia Donald Trump Ukraine

Merz praises Trump's decision on arms supplies for Ukraine Ukrainska Pravda17:47Friedrich Merz Ukraine Donald Trump

Merz says Ukraine to receive long-range missile systems "very soon" Ukrainska Pravda18:38Friedrich Merz Ukraine Donald Trump

US delays Patriot deliveries to Switzerland as Ukraine takes priority European Pravda18:42Switzerland Patriot Ukraine

Switzerland’s Patriot air defense systems delivery delayed by US — Ukraine’s urgent need takes… Euromaidan Press20:30Switzerland Patriot Ukraine

Trump, Zelensky weigh arms deal: US to buy Ukrainian drones, Kyiv to purchase American weapons The Telegraph, Calcutta17:11Volodymyr Zelensky Donald Trump Drones

Zelensky, Trump discuss 'win-win' drones-for-weapons 'mega deal' The Kyiv Independent16:26Volodymyr Zelensky Donald Trump Drones

Reuters: Trump promised Patriots for Ukraine—Europe got the invoice Euromaidan Press09:27Donald Trump Ukraine US

Trump’s Ukraine aid funding plan surprised Europe The New Voice of Ukraine19:51Donald Trump Ukraine US

US/Russia

US dismisses russia’s ‘Reckless and unhelpful’ nuclear rhetoric amid Trump’s deadline Kyiv Post02:20
Russian Envoy Warns of Military Response if Greenland Conflict Erupts The Moscow Times11:49
US general says NATO could seize Russia's Kaliningrad 'unheard of' fast The Kyiv Independent18:51
Russia threatens West with ‘preemptive strikes’ as NATO looks to deliver Patriots 'as quickly… Fox News16:51
Time remains on Putin’s side. That must change. Atlantic Council19:05
Russia accuses US of derailing Ukraine peace efforts Shafaq News19:53
NATO must be ready for two-front conflict with Russia and China, top US commander in Europe says Stripes12:19
Why Trump's deadline of 50 days is more than enough for Russia to outmanoeuvre US The Week (India)18:35
India's BIG statement on US President Donald Trump, NATO's sanction threat on Russian imports,… DNA India13:27
Zelenskyy shakes up Ukrainian Cabinet, appointing a new prime minister to reinvigorate war… The Washington Times12:16
India should keep buying Russian oil despite US pressure, says GTRI The Economic Times11:45
Signs of a World War and Ukraine’s place in it—opinion The New Voice of Ukraine23:26
Trump surely could not be reckless enough to bomb Moscow Taipei Times17:56
Trump: moscow’s man in the White House?: Dispatches Channel 415:34

Gaza

Pope demands ceasefire after Gaza's Catholic church is hit in apparent Israeli strike Fox News17:55Israel/Palestine Israel World Conflicts

Netanyahu expresses regret after three killed at Catholic church in Gaza New Zealand Herald22:42Israel/Palestine Israel World Conflicts

Sa’ar hails ‘diplomatic victory’ as EU holds off on sanctioning Israel over Gaza war The Times of Israel04:47Israel/Palestine Israel EU

'Cruel and unlawful': Global fury as EU plays footsie with Israel amid active genocide in gaza Common Dreams17:42Israel/Palestine Israel EU

Crush at Gaza food hub kills 20 as crowd panics InQueensland02:49Israel/Palestine Israel World Conflicts

20 killed in stampede at Gaza aid site run by Israeli-backed US group India Today00:45Israel/Palestine Israel World Conflicts

Consensus grows on gaza genocide, but many holocaust scholars remain silent Truthout17:49Genocide Israel Palestine

Historian Omer Bartov on why he believes Israel is committing genocide in Gaza NPR10:06Genocide Israel Palestine

US envoy Witkoff says Gaza truce talks progressing positively The New Arab11:11Israel Middle East Palestine

Trump promises ‘good news on Gaza’ ceasefire after Israel reportedly agrees to more concessions All Israel News09:49Israel Middle East Palestine

Good News

Iconic movie star, 39, shares rare photo with 2-year-old son after ageless appearance Miami Herald04:35
Connecting with nature helps black women have healthier pregnancies Reasons to be Cheerful16:34
Man Spends 27 Years Transforming Home Garden into Amazing 4-Season Oasis That’s Raised Half-Million for Charity Good News Network00:25
‘Love conquers the Atlantic’–Newfoundland couple’s message in a bottle found in Ireland 13 years later Good News Network20:35
The power of kindness: Mandan mom thanks stranger for kindness toward son KMOT20:33
Local church in Yuma spreads kindness and acts of service KYMA15:51
Elmo's Wholesome Feed Got Hacked And Took A Very Sinister Turn HuffPost (US)09:09
Natural schmatural—this is why "Junky" Peanut Butter is better, according to a pro chef Serious Eats16:00
Meet the unsung hero with a crucial role that allows the stars to shine in The Open at Royal… Belfast Telegraph21:15
Looking for me friend: The music of Victoria wood returns for UK tour Theatre Weekly11:03

Nuclear Weapons

Nobel laureates and nuclear experts gather at University of Chicago on Trinity anniversary, press world leaders for… Bulletin of The Atomic Scientists01:07
The bomb (part 1): were nuclear weapons inevitable? The Economist22:03
Why is the media normalizing nuclear war and its effects on US populations? CounterPunch06:48
Will we stop Saudi Arabia developing a nuclear weapon? The Spectator World12:33
North Korea focuses on improving nuclear and missile arsenal Naval News07:29
Is man or machine the greater nuclear danger? American Enterprise Institute19:10