Bangladesh mourns some 200 deaths as student protests wind down and thousands are arrested (apnews.com)
Israel’s military starts drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews – but the battle over serving ‘the army of God’ vs. the army of the state isn’t over, and points to key questions for the country’s future. (theconversation.com)
Nigeria: Protests kick off over cost-of-living crisis (www.dw.com)
Nigerians are protesting against a high cost of living, brought on by surging inflation and stagnating wages. Authorities fear the types of mass rallies that have been seen in other parts of Africa....
Indonesia raises smoking age limit, will curb cigarette advertising (www.reuters.com)
North korean armoured vehicles sighted in Ukraine according to german news (www.spiegel.de)
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Is Ismail Haniyeh's assassination a setback for Israel-Hamas peace talks? (www.firstpost.com)
The death of Haniyeh, a significant figure in Hamas’s political and diplomatic structure, has raised serious questions about the future of ongoing ceasefire negotiations. American officials had recently indicated that these talks, mediated by Qatar, the United States, and Egypt, were close to yielding a temporary ceasefire and...
One-third of Ukrainians would give up land for peace – but it’s not as simple as that. (theconversation.com)
Former lead BBC news presenter pleads guilty to 3 counts of making indecent images of children (www.ctvnews.ca)
Huw Edwards, the BBC’s former top news presenter, pleaded guilty Wednesday to three counts of making indecent images of children....
Why the world's anti-doping agency feels stuck between superpowers (www.bbc.com)
Olympic triathletes swim in Seine River after days of concerns about water quality (apnews.com)
After days of water-quality concerns caused by heavy rains last week put the swimming portion of the Olympic triathlons in doubt, the women dove into the Seine River on Wednesday under gray skies that lingered following an early-morning drizzle, followed by the men a few hours later....
US Army Soldier Accused of Selling Sensitive Military Information Changes Plea to Guilty (www.military.com)
Number of plastic bags found on UK beaches down 80% since charge introduced (www.theguardian.com)
Hailing the success of carrier bag laws, the Marine Conservation Society urges nations to push forward with plans for other single-use items...
Israel’s most powerful weapon in its genocide arsenal? Your confusion and paralysis. (www.analystnews.org)
Warring drug gangs turn up the heat on Sweden’s government (www.politico.eu)
A surge in gang violence during a brutal summer spells trouble for the ruling parties....
Massive protests erupt again over disputed Venezuelan elections – but they look different this time. (theconversation.com)
Venezuela: EU calls for full vote count in election dispute (www.dw.com)
The European Union will not recognize President Nicolas Maduro’s claim to victory in the Venezuelan election until all ballots were counted and accounted for, said Josep Borrell, the bloc’s foreign policy chief....
The newest victims of Australia's homelessness crisis (www.bbc.com)
This isn’t the retirement that Mary had dreamed of....
The Mexican women aiding migrants on their perilous journey north (www.bbc.com)
USA’s Katie Ledecky makes Olympic history with gold in 1500m freestyle (www.theguardian.com)
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike, threatening escalation (apnews.com)
Disinformation peddlers use Venezuela chaos to stoke fears of anti-Trump vote-rigging (www.motherjones.com)
Germany summons Chinese envoy over 2021 cyberattack (www.dw.com)
Germany’s Foreign Ministry stressed the dangers posed by Chinese espionage in a press briefing. It is the first time China’s ambassador to Berlin has been summoned since 1989....
Carter Center Observers invited by Venezuela condemn election (www.bbc.com)
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Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson could face up to 15 years’ prison in Japan if convicted (www.theguardian.com)
Economists See Honduras' Progressive Tax Plan as Model for Other Countries (www.commondreams.org)
