'Unprecedented heat': Iran begins two-day nationwide shutdown amid soaring temperatures (www.cnbc.com)
The two-day shutdown comes at a time of record-breaking extreme heat across the globe, with July poised to be the hottest month in history.
Wagner fighters seek to unsettle NATO's eastern flank, Polish PM says (www.reuters.com)
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Iran's oil shipments to China triple in 3 years despite sanctions (www.al-monitor.com)
In March, China brokered the agreement that resumed diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. China has been Iran’s top trading partner for 10 straight years.
CNN Poll: Majority of Americans oppose more US aid for Ukraine in war with Russia | CNN Politics (edition.cnn.com)
Italian Left Condemns Giorgia Meloni Government's Decision to Cut Social Welfare for Poor Families (peoplesdispatch.org)
Tesla directors pay $735M to settle claims they overpaid themselves (techcrunch.com)
Argentina's entry into the BRICS has been unblocked (www.eldestapeweb.com)
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Japan issues rare warning over fake X account (www.bbc.com)
The account on the platform formerly known as Twitter impersonated Japan's top currency diplomat.
Singapore Urged to Stop Aiding War Crimes in Myanmar (www.irrawaddy.com)
Hell No! U.S. considers a military DRAFT to build up failing forces | Redacted with Clayton Morris (rumble.com)
African States Support Nigerien Sovereignty in the Face of Imperialist Attack and Collusion of Stooge African Governments (blackagendareport.com)
Piracy Is Coming Back, Baby! (www.thegamer.com)
Dozens injured after protesters storm Eritrean festival in Stockholm (www.theguardian.com)
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Kevin Spacey cleared over all sexual assault charges (www.bbc.co.uk)
All news in Canada will be removed from Facebook, Instagram within weeks: Meta (www.ctvnews.ca)
Canadians no longer able to share or view news articles and other content by publishers and broadcasters, including international outlets. Online News Act requires tech giants to compensate Canadian news outlets for content shared on their platforms.
Russia is preparing for a long war (en.thebell.io)
Russia’s war in Ukraine is already in its 17th month. In that time, President Vladimir Putin has clearly demonstrated that he is not bothered by losses — whether they be financial, material, or human. His war will go on as long as he needs. And, judging by how the authorities have woven the so-called “special military...
The US wants Kenya to lead a force in Haiti with 1,000 police. Watchdogs say they'll export abuse (apnews.com)
Macron accused of authoritarianism after threat to cut off social media (www.theguardian.com)
Élysée insists French president not advocating general blackout as ministers say rioters using platforms to organise violence
Atlantic orcas 'learning from adults' to target boats (www.bbc.co.uk)
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Torture, sexual violence commonly used by Russian forces in Ukraine, say experts (www.reuters.com)
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Russian ship hit in Novorossiysk, Black Sea drone attack, Ukraine sources say (www.bbc.com)
A Russian naval ship has been damaged in a Ukrainian naval drone attack in the Black Sea, Ukrainian sources say....
Oil Coasts to Sixth Weekly Gain After Saudi, Russia Extend Cuts (www.bloomberg.com)
Romania accuses Russia of war crimes over Danube grain port bombing (www.politico.eu)
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EU and the Philippines to start scoping exercise for a free trade agreement (www.eureporter.co)
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