World’s billionaires should pay minimum 2% wealth tax, say G20 ministers (www.theguardian.com)
Brazil, Germany, Spain and South Africa sign motion for fairer tax system to deliver £250bn a year extra to fight poverty and climate crisis...
Pessimistic young Germans turning to far right, says study (www.dw.com)
German teenagers and young adults find themselves increasingly unsatisfied and likely to vote for the far right, according to a survey. Fears about prosperity are highlighted as a possible cause....
Jordan van den Berg: The 'Robin Hood' TikToker taking on Australian landlords (www.bbc.com)
Three years ago, lawyer Jordan van den Berg was an obscure TikTok creator who made videos that mocked real estate agents....
‘Get on a plane’: Danish minister urged to meet Greenland coil scandal women (www.theguardian.com)
The Danish health minister should “get on a plane and visit” some of the thousands of women thought to be living with the consequences of being forcibly fitted with the contraceptive coil as children, Greenland’s gender equality minister has said....
A US scientist has brewed up a storm by offering Britain advice on making tea (apnews.com)
An American scientist has sparked a trans-Atlantic tempest in a teapot by offering Britain advice on its favorite hot beverage....
Trump's rhetoric is increasingly mirroring Nazi talking points, and nobody is paying attention, an expert on extremism warns (www.businessinsider.com)
Do not let Putin win, Biden pleads with Republicans on Ukraine (www.reuters.com)
President Joe Biden pleaded with Republicans on Wednesday for a fresh infusion of military aid for Ukraine, warning that a victory for Russia over Ukraine would leave Moscow in position to attack NATO allies and could draw U.S. troops into a war....
Pilot who ‘tried to shut off engines mid-flight was high on magic mushrooms’ (www.telegraph.co.uk)
Pentagon puts troops on notice to prepare to deploy to support Israel: reports (thehill.com)
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a limited number of U.S. troops to prepare for deployment in support of Israel, as reported by multiple sources....
Florida man arrested after trying to cross Atlantic in hamster wheel vessel (www.bbc.co.uk)
Singapore hangs third person for drug offences in little over a week (www.aljazeera.com)
Ukraine destroyed columns of waiting Russian troops as soon as it was allowed to strike across the border, commander says (www.businessinsider.com)
Ukraine destroyed columns of waiting Russian soldiers with HIMARS, a Ukrainian commander said....
More than 300 Egyptians die from heat during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, diplomats say (www.cbsnews.com)
Egypt Has Betrayed Palestinians in Their Time of Greatest Need (truthout.org)
Blinken calls out other countries for not demanding Hamas surrender and ‘stop hiding behind civilians’ (www.cnn.com)
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday called out other countries for not demanding Hamas surrender....
War resumes in Gaza after truce collapses (www.reuters.com)
Motor emissions could have fallen by over 30% without SUV trend, report says (www.theguardian.com)
Israel raids Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital, urges Hamas to surrender (www.reuters.com)
Exit polls show Swiss anti-immigrant party on track for record election showing (www.politico.eu)
The Swiss People’s Party (SVP), which centered its campaign on anti-immigrant rhetoric, is projected to win 29 percent of the vote, up from 25.6 percent four years ago and higher than pre-election polls. It has been the country’s largest party since 2003.
Margot Robbie Shows Solidarity with Writers Guild (lemmy.world)
Margot Robbie proved she can make even the most casual look runway-ready as she took to the streets during Wednesday’s SAG-AFTRA rally. The Barbie star, 33, was a vision in an oversized white tee, putting her own stylish spin on the protest uniform. With her signature blonde locks flowing freely and chic sunnies shielding her...
Lula says Putin will not be arrested at Brazil G20 meeting (www.aljazeera.com)
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin will not be arrested in Brazil if he attends the Group of 20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro next year....
Putin has signed his name on the wrong piece of paper this time (www.telegraph.co.uk)
Get ready for the flood of kompromat...
Blinken says Ukraine has taken back 50% of territory that Russia seized (www.reuters.com)
WASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that while Ukraine has reconquered half the territory that Russia initially seized in its invasion, Kyiv faced a “a very hard fight” to win back more....
James Cameron calls for regulations for tourist subs after Titan disaster (www.independent.co.uk)
Man detained in mental hospital after trying to set up Pakistan’s first gay club (www.telegraph.co.uk)
