Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into Moon (www.bbc.com)
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Anger in Spain after soccer chief kisses a player at Women's World Cup ceremony (www.npr.org)
A furor erupted after Luis Rubiales kissed player Jennifer Hermoso at a ceremony. "It was an unacceptable gesture and Mr. Rubiales' apologies are not enough," the acting prime minister said.
3,000 More U.S. Troops to the Persian Gulf: New Conflict Coming Against Iran? (www.liberationnews.org)
US businessman is wannabe ‘warlord’ of secretive far-right men’s network (www.theguardian.com)
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BRICS summit: Russia's Putin speaks via video call (www.youtube.com)
US slaps China visa curbs for 'forced assimilation' in Tibet (www.dw.com)
Washington has denounced China's education policies in Tibet, where UN experts say an estimated 1 million children have been separated from their families.
Russia may annex Georgian breakaway regions -Medvedev (www.reuters.com)
Indian movies vilifying Muslims spark fear ahead of polls (www.japantimes.co.jp)
An anti-Muslim hit claims to depict 'innocent girls trapped, transformed and trafficked for terror,' declaring it was 'inspired by many true stories.'
IDF soldiers shoot masked settler allegedly hurling stones at Palestinians (www.timesofisrael.com)
Atlantic Ocean sees record burst of tropical storms (www.axios.com)
The cork holding back the Atlantic Ocean's tropical storm activity popped off this week, with a record set for the most tropical storms to form so quickly.
THE FACT CHECK FILES: Inside the secretive and lucrative fact checking industry behind a foreign-funded bid to censor Voice debate (www.skynews.com.au)
A key part of the White House's strategy for the U.S.-Mexico border goes on trial (www.npr.org)
The U.S. has admitted hundreds of thousands of migrants under a legal authority known as parole. Critics say it stretches the law too far. Now a federal judge in Texas is set to hold a trial.
China Pouring in Billions to Prop Up Myanmar's Military Regime (www.irrawaddy.com)
25% of World's Population Under Extreme Water Stress: World Resources Institute (www.ecowatch.com)
China using families as 'hostages' to quash dissent abroad (www.bbc.co.uk)
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Delivering aid to populations being slaughtered: The UN must rethink its approach to Myanmar (www.mizzima.com)
The press release about the recent visit to Myanmar by OCHA’s boss, Martin Griffiths, is proof positive of the UN’s institutional amnesia....
2023 is Already the Deadliest Year on Record for Palestinians in Occupied West Bank, says UN Envoy (peoplesdispatch.org)
US grows doubtful Ukraine counteroffensive can quickly succeed. Criticism of Kyiv’s strategy from American officials widens rift between allies at crucial time. (www.ft.com)
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Imran Khan’s Ouster Is a Story of US Power and Propaganda (jacobin.com)
Ecuador Will Keep Some Oil in the Ground (www.nytimes.com)
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'Leave our country': Indian students living in constant fear in Ukraine amid hostility (economictimes.indiatimes.com)
The challenges for Indian students pursuing medical degrees in war-torn Ukraine show no signs of abating, as they grapple with increasing hostility from sections of the local population, who perceive India as supporting Russia in the ongoing conflict. The situation has escalated since Ukraine initiated its recent offensive...
Renowned Ghibli anime art director Yamamoto dies at 70 (mainichi.jp)
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese animation art director Nizo Yamamoto, renowned for his background illustrations for numerous Studio Ghibli and other films,
Texas Governor Abbott Touts Nuclear Energy Development At UT Fireside Chat (gov.texas.gov)
During the discussion, the Governor also announced a directive to the Public Utilities Commission of Texas Interim Chair Kathleen Jackson to formulate a working group to study and provide recommendations that will position Texas as the national leader on advanced nuclear energy....
China urges Brics to become geopolitical rival to G7 (archive.ph)
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