Chinese soldiers pledge to sacrifice their lives in documentary on Taiwan invasion (www.theguardian.com)
Pope Francis wraps up Portugal visit with huge open-air Mass (www.dw.com)
Pope Francis on Sunday told an estimated 1.5 million mostly-young crowd at an open-air Mass near Lisbon, Portugal, to follow their dreams and not be afraid of failure....
The Money of The Upstarts – The BRICS countries want to create their own currency to end the hegemony of the U.S. dollar. China holds a dominant position in the alliance. (www.konicz.info)
“This credit crunch, triggered by the fight against inflation in Western countries, is an important factor in the huge rush to join the BRICS group. Many crisis-ridden countries, such as Argentina and Venezuela, which are currently seeking membership, are simply hoping to tap alternative sources of financing – especially...
They lied about Iraq. They lied about Afghanistan. Now they're lying about Ukraine. (www.salon.com)
The far left of the US’ overton arrow slit is backtracking on the war now. youtu.be/jpUN0q35Lak...
Photos: Extreme rain in Beijing after typhoon turns roads into rivers (www.aljazeera.com)
At least two people have been killed in floods in the Chinese capital, Beijing, following days of relentless rain that left hundreds of people trapped despite an overnight evacuation of tens of thousands from their homes....
Pakistan blast: ISIS behind suicide attack that killed 44, says police (indianexpress.com)
Religion of peace is back at it again, This time with a score of 44 kills and 150 injured.
2 Americans have been kidnapped in Haiti, organization says (www.nbcnews.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/2360575...
Melting ice in Switzerland reveals remains of climber who disappeared on glacier 37 years ago (www.nbcnews.com)
GENEVA — The remains of a German mountain climber who disappeared while hiking along a glacier near Switzerland’s iconic Matterhorn mountain in 1986 have been recovered, as melting glaciers have led to the reemergence of bodies and objects thought to be long-lost....
Afghans awaiting US resettlement say they're being deported from Pakistan back to the Taliban | CNN (www.cnn.com)
Afghans who were promised a home in the United States after their country fell to the Taliban say they have waited so long for the US to process their applications that they are now being sent back to the enemy they fled....
In Peru, discovery of ancient ruins outpaces authorities' ability to care for them (www.npr.org)
LIMA, Peru — Although the top tourist destination in Peru is the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, high in the Andes Mountains, the capital Lima also holds a treasure trove of ancient ruins — so many, in fact, that authorities can’t take care of them all....
India, Manipur genocide : "Reported that a convoy of around 11 Bullet Proof vehicles of Manipur State Commandos including Arambai Tenggol try to forcibly enter and attack a tribal Kuki-Zo border town Moreh." (nitter.net)
"Reported that a convoy of around 11 Bullet Proof vehicles of Manipur State Commandos including Arambai Tenggol try to forcibly enter and attack a tribal Kuki-Zo border town Moreh. The convoy is currently halted near Tengnoupal district HQ. by women protestors....
Isles of Scilly Iron Age warrior was probably a woman (www.bbc.com)
A decades-long mystery over whether an Iron Age warrior who lived on the Isles of Scilly was a man or woman has been solved....
China may be planning overseas naval bases in Asia and Africa, say analysts (www.theguardian.com)
China’s military may be planning to build a host of overseas naval bases, as it hopes to protect shipping routes and strengthen its ability to resist sanctions from the US and its allies, analysis has found....
Singapore to execute woman on drugs charge for the first time in 20 years (www.bbc.co.uk)
Ukraine updates: Russian missile attack targets Odesa (www.dw.com)
Moscow launched 19 missiles via land, air and sea on the Black Sea port of Odesa, Ukraine said on Sunday....
India, Sri Lanka to consider building a land bridge between them (www.aljazeera.com)
The leaders of India and Sri Lanka have agreed to improve their countries’ economic and energy ties, as well as consider building a land link between them....
UK battles to reverse EU endorsement of ‘Islas Malvinas’ name (archive.is)
Solomon Islands accuses New Zealand of withholding financial support (i.stuff.co.nz)
The New Zealand government has rejected claims by Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare that it has withheld financial support promised to the country....
Morality police patrols return to Iran streets as Mahsa Amini anniversary nears (observers.france24.com)
Nearly 10 months after Iran’s so-called “morality police” disappeared from the streets during mass protests over the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, the Iranian police announced July 16 that they had resumed patrols targeting “immoral clothing.” Amateur videos and first-hand reports from our Observers in Iran indicate...
China to ‘fill the gap’ in Solomon Islands budget as PM blasts ‘unneighbourly’ Australia and US (www.theguardian.com)
More than 40 whales die after mass stranding on Scottish island (ground.news)
German food banks in crisis (www.dw.com)
Germany’s over 900 food banks, overseen by charitable organization Tafel e.V., support anyone who can prove they’re facing financial hardship. But fewer and fewer companies are donating to these food banks, although demand is growing amid high inflation and the influx of Ukrainian refugees. That’s why food banks are now...
Climate change is making our oceans change color, new research finds | CNN (www.cnn.com)
Chris Hedges: Journalists Abandoned Julian Assange and Slit Their Own Throats (www.mintpressnews.com)
Thailand's Pita defeated in parliament in bid for PM (www.reuters.com)
