Risk of volcanic eruption in Iceland remains high (www.reuters.com)
India's New Delhi to restrict use of vehicles to curb air pollution - minister (www.reuters.com)
Russian MPs back record 68% rise in military spending (www.euronews.com)
At least 27 people are dead after Hurricane Otis plowed into Mexico's Pacific coast (www.npr.org)
ACAPULCO, Mexico — Mexican authorities on Thursday gave the first human toll for Hurricane Otis’ destruction along the country’s Pacific coast: at least 27 dead and four missing....
Firefighters' Battle for Safer Working Conditions Ignites Clash with Police in Ourense - BNN Breaking (bnn.network)
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Israel’s endgame is to push Palestinians into Egypt – and the west is cheering it on | Sharif Abdel Kouddous (www.theguardian.com)
Can Qatar's diplomacy free more hostages and avert an all-out war? (www.nbcnews.com)
Qatar played a central role in securing the surprise release Friday of an American mother and daughter held hostage by Hamas. Now that Judith Raanan and her daughter, Natalie, are free, the hope is that the release of more captives by Hamas “could lead to wider dialogue or mediation,” aimed at averting a full-scale war, a...
Swiss public prosecutor investigating Hamas financing links (www.swissinfo.ch)
“The criminal investigation was opened a few weeks ago, shortly before the Hamas attack in Israel,” Attorney General Stefan Blättler told SRF public radio on Saturday....
Campaigners aim to lower support for China on UN human rights council (www.theguardian.com)
EU summit to look at changes the bloc needs to make to welcome Ukraine, others as new members (apnews.com)
A day after pledging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy their unwavering support, the European Union on Friday came face to face with one of its worst political headaches on a key commitment — how and when to welcome destitute and battered Ukraine into the bloc....
China rebukes EU after formal launch of EV subsidy probe (www.reuters.com)
China voiced dissatisfaction on Wednesday at a demand by the European Union to engage within a “very short” time in consultations on the bloc’s inquiry into subsidies for electric vehicles....
Things to know about the Vatican's big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church (apnews.com)
Anthony Rota resigns as Speaker after inviting former Ukrainian soldier with Nazi ties to Parliament (www.cbc.ca)
Man executed in Vietnam despite appeals from Europe and Canada (www.euronews.com)
Europe’s biggest car show was long the stomping ground of German brands—but it’s now ‘become the China show’ (fortune.com)
Chinese carmakers are descending on Europe’s premier car show this week in such large numbers, the German media is reaching a state of near existential angst....
Threats, insults, and Kremlin 'robots': How Russian diplomacy died under Putin (www.bbc.co.uk)
Siege on Manipur: Hindu Nationalists' War for Ethnic Supremacy (thewire.in)
Across India, experiments to forge the 'Hindu national community' are predicated on the breakage of minoritised Muslims and Christians, and Adivasis and Dalits. What's happening in Manipur is part of a plan operationalised by the Hindu Right decades ago.
UK economy grows faster than expected after surprisingly strong June (www.theguardian.com)
The UK economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter of this year after growth was boosted by a recovery in car manufacturing and a surprisingly strong June....
West African leaders activate standby force to put pressure on junta in Niger (www.theguardian.com)
Putin reviews show of Russian naval might, says navy to get 30 new ships this year (koreatimes.co.kr)
Russian President Vladimir Putin reviewed a parade of warships and nuclear submarines in his native St. Petersburg on Sunday and announced that the Russian Navy would receive 30 new ships this year....
Adopt eight lifestyle changes to add 20 years to your life, researchers say (www.theguardian.com)
To summarise, the eight lifestyle changes that could extend your life are:...
Manipur, India: The women facing the fire of the conflict (www.bbc.com)
A viral video of an attack on two women in Manipur is encouraging other survivors to speak out.
Bolivia boosts lithium resources estimate, cementing spot as global leader (apnews.com)
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The total of Bolivia’s confirmed lithium resources has increased 2 million tons to 23 million tons, the Andean country’s president said Thursday....
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....
Exclusive: UAE plans to maintain ties with Israel despite Gaza outcry, sources say (www.reuters.com)
