More imported cases of new mpox strain in Europe expected, public health agency says (www.reuters.com)
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian troops have taken full control of the Russian town of Sudzha (apnews.com)
Last month marked the world’s hottest July on record, US scientists say (www.theguardian.com)
This year could beat 2023 for the hottest year on record as 15-month heat streak extends, according to Noaa...
Taiwan: Kindergarten teacher who sexually abused children jailed (www.bbc.com)
A kindergarten teacher in Taiwan has been sentenced to 28 years in jail for more than 200 sexual offences against children, in a case that has seen widespread rage across the island....
Russian soldiers dressed as civilians sighted in occupied Kursk region (novayagazeta.eu)
UK allows Ukraine to use its weapons on Russian soil (www.semafor.com)
Bangladesh student protesters plan new party to cement their revolution (www.reuters.com)
Bangladesh: Armed protesters in Bangladesh have blocked supporters of the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from reaching the former residence of her father in Dhaka (www.dw.com)
Sweden confirms a case of mpox — the first reported infection of the strain outside of Africa (www.nbcnews.com)
The announcement came the day after the World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency....
Germany: New sabotage warning issued for water supply (www.dw.com)
Authorities have reported yet another case of suspected tampering with a water supply close to a military base. Some 10,000 residents were told not to drink water while tests were carried out....
China's rhetoric turns dangerously real for Taiwanese (www.bbc.com)
Calls to denounce “die hard" Taiwanese secessionists, a tipline to report them and punishments that include the death penalty for “ringleaders” – Beijing’s familiar rhetoric against Taiwan is turning dangerously real....
Israel Has Killed 2,100 Babies Under 2 Years Old in Gaza, Rights Group Says | Truthout (truthout.org)
According to Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, Israel has killed 2,100 Palestinian babies under the age of two since October, out of a total of 17,000 children killed....
Ukraine's operation in Kursk needed to convince Russia to start fair talks, Kyiv says (www.reuters.com)
cross-posted from: biglemmowski.win/post/1987903...
Report: Saudi crown prince said he fears assassination over Israel normalization (www.timesofisrael.com)
Pakistan registers 1st case of mpox (www.dw.com)
At least one case of the contagious mpox virus has been detected in Pakistan as of Friday, health authorities said, without clarifying the variant of the virus....
China to screen arrivals for mpox as Pakistan reports first case of deadly virus (www.france24.com)
Maduro loses regional support (www.semafor.com)
One Palestinian killed as Israeli settlers attack West Bank village (www.theguardian.com)
Gaza death toll surpasses 40,000 in grim milestone, says Hamas-run Health Ministry (abcnews.go.com)
Even the Kremlin’s Paid Liars Begging Putin to End the Lies (www.thedailybeast.com)
China's diesel demand fell in June by most in three years, US EIA says (www.reuters.com)
cross-posted from: lemm.ee/post/39766666
Life in Afghanistan dire as Taliban mark 3 years of rule (www.dw.com)
No country has so far officially recognized the Taliban as Afghanistan’s government due to their hard-line policies. The drastic erosion of women’s rights continues.
Israel is redrawing the West Bank, cutting into a prospective Palestinian state (www.washingtonpost.com)
Ksenia Karelina: US-Russian woman jailed in Russia for 12 years for treason (www.bbc.com)
A Russian court has sentenced amateur ballerina Ksenia Karelina to 12 years in jail for treason for donating $51 (£39) to a charity supporting Ukraine....