Irish PM condemns 'reprehensible' Dublin violence (www.bbc.com)
The Chinese Base That Isn’t There (www.nytimes.com)
Food aid is piling up inside Gaza. Here's why it's not reaching those in need (www.npr.org)
European Commission to partly boycott Hungary's presidency (www.dw.com)
Brussels has reacted to Viktor Orban’s “peace mission” to Moscow by snubbing Hungary’s six months as European Council president. It will only send civil servants, not Commissioners, to meetings chaired by Hungary....
Thailand is set to roll out a controversial $13.8 billion handout plan in digital money to citizens (apnews.com)
Thailand’s prime minister said Monday that eligible businesses and individuals can register from August for digital cash handouts, a controversial program that will cost billions of dollars and is meant to boost the lagging economy....
Sidebar Update: Civility
The News Community updated their civility rule, and based on recent reports here and in Politics, it seemed like a worthy addition to our rule-set....
Russia has lost at least 100 of the T-90M tanks Putin praised as the 'world's best' in Ukraine, tracker data shows (www.businessinsider.com)
A top Russian tank touted by Russian President Vladimir Putin as the “world’s best” has suffered at least 100 losses in the war in Ukraine, according to open-source information....
UN body that regulates the deep sea tackles proposed mining code amid growing concerns (apnews.com)
Tense deliberations over how and if to allow deep sea mining unfolded Monday in Jamaica as at least one company threatened to apply for permission before rules and regulations are in place....
Italian police free 33 Indian farm labourers from 'slavery' (www.bbc.com)
Dozens of Indian farm labourers have been freed from slave-like working conditions in northern Italy, police have said....
Moon cave discovered that could one day house humans (www.bbc.com)
Scientists have for the first time discovered a cave on the Moon....
China cooking oil scandal exposes food safety problem (www.dw.com)
Media in China recently reported that fuel tankers are being used to transport cooking oil. The report has ignited public outrage over food safety, which has long been an issues as suppliers cut corners to save costs....
Germany arrests suspected Hezbollah member (www.dw.com)
Gambia upholds ban on female genital mutilation (www.dw.com)
Gambian lawmakers have blocked an attempt to re-legalize female genital cutting after months of debate. The practice remains common in the West African country, despite the upheld ban....
Rwanda: President Kagame reelected with 99% — early results (www.dw.com)
Projected results from the election commission after polls closed in Rwanda put incumbent Paul Kagame on 99.15%. Turnout was said to be 98%. Only two opposition candidates with no real profile were allowed to run....
Ukrainian Men Desperate to Escape War Are Drowning as They Flee (www.wsj.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/18027926...
Ukrainian Men Desperate to Escape War Are Drowning as They Flee (www.wsj.com)
JD Vance opposes military aid, NATO membership for Ukraine. He's now Trump's VP pick (kyivindependent.com)
Vance is one of Trump’s most vocal supporters and an outspoken critic of U.S. aid to Ukraine....
Israel Struck Twice in Its Attack on Al-Mawasi, Videos and Photos Show (www.nytimes.com)
Israeli officials said the initial strike, which targeted the Hamas commander Muhammad Deif, hit the compound with at least five precision-guided missiles. The blast near the rescue workers was nearly 100 yards away from the entrance to the compound, suggesting a separate strike....
Trump Announce JD Vance Senator from Ohio as his VP (www.yahoo.com)
The world’s power grids are failing as the planet warms (www.japantimes.co.jp)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/18013671
New NATO Climate report points to Russian backed social media misinformation campaigns related to climate (www.axios.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/17586464...
MNDAA Announces Four-Day Halt in Fighting in Myanmar’s N. Shan (www.irrawaddy.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/25080280...