Israeli Spy Chief Accidentally Blows Cover with Amazon Self-Publishing (newrepublic.com)
The Shift: Biden says he’s ‘outraged’ over killing of aid workers . . . and moves to send Israel more weapons (mondoweiss.net)
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What's behind China's gold-buying spree? (www.dw.com)
For more than a year, China’s central bank has been buying up large amounts of gold. The move, along with the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, have helped spike the price of the precious metal to new highs....
Prostate cancer cases worldwide likely to double by 2040, analysis finds (www.theguardian.com)
Largest study of its kind predicts 85% increase in deaths from the disease in same period as more men live longer...
Murder trial seen as test of Kazakh leader's pledge on women's rights (www.reuters.com)
The trial of a former government minister charged with beating his wife to death has gripped public attention in Kazakhstan, and some see it as a litmus test of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s promise to build a fairer, more equitable society....
The Scottish golf courses disappearing into the sea (www.bbc.com)
Some of Scotland’s oldest golf courses are in danger of disappearing into the sea due to climate change, according to those trying desperately to save them....
US, China hold military talks in Hawaii (www.reuters.com)
Israel Opening Aid Routes to Gaza After Biden’s Threat to Netanyahu (www.thedailybeast.com)
France’s Florida: Retired, rich and ready to vote far right (www.politico.eu)
Wealthy voters fear something bigger than taxes is threatening their lavish lifestyle....
UK quit Erasmus because of Brits’ poor language skills (www.politico.eu)
Britain turned down the offer to remain a member of the cultural exchange program after Brexit....
Biden administration set to greenlight $18 billion sale of F-15 fighter jets to Israel | CNN Politics (edition.cnn.com)
New York Times cuts ties with Israeli reporter over alleged policy violation (www.ynetnews.com)
Schwartz liked a tweet by Walla journalist David Mizrahy Verthaim on October 7, which, according to the newspaper, constitutes a violation of company policy....
Mayor of Russia's Orenburg orders evacuations amid 'critical' flooding (www.reuters.com)
IDF: Efrat Katz was likely killed by IAF helicopter fire during abduction by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7 (www.timesofisrael.com)
An IDF probe has determined that Efrat Katz, 68, was likely killed by Israeli Air Force helicopter fire while Hamas terrorists kidnapped the Kibbutz Nir Oz resident on October 7....
Senegal’s Democracy Passes Crucial Test (www.ipsnews.net)
Xi Jinping’s misguided plan to escape economic stagnation (www.economist.com)
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Paris 2024: Russia seeking to undermine Games, says Emmanuel Macron (www.bbc.com)
Russia is running a disinformation campaign to undermine the Paris Olympics, according to French President Emmanuel Macron....
It could well be a blockbuster hurricane season, and that’s not a good thing (arstechnica.com)
Biden tells Netanyahu the US policy hinges on ‘Israel’s immediate action’ (www.politico.com)
The president, in a phone call, said that the overall humanitarian situation in Gaza was “unacceptable.”...
France votes to ban ‘forever chemicals,’ exempting frying pans (www.politico.eu)
The French National Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted a bill aimed at restricting the manufacture and sale of products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — also known as PFAS or “forever chemicals.” The MPs, backed by the government, voted to exclude kitchen utensils from the scope of the text....
China tests US voter fault lines and ramps AI content to boost its geopolitical interests - Microsoft On the Issues (blogs.microsoft.com)
Israel says it will open new aid routes into Gaza (www.bbc.com)
The Erez Gate in northern Gaza will be temporarily re-opened for the first time since the start of the war and Ashdod Port will also be opened for humanitarian deliveries....
India appears to confirm extrajudicial killings in Pakistan (www.theguardian.com)
Defence minister’s comments after Guardian report are first time India has acknowledged any assassinations on foreign soil...
Ukraine war: Six Russian planes destroyed by drones, says Kyiv (www.bbc.com)
Ukraine has carried out a drone attack against targets in southern Russia, and claims to have destroyed six Russian planes at an airbase in Rostov region....
Top Israeli spy chief exposes his true identity in online security lapse (www.theguardian.com)
