Deadly global heatwaves undeniably result of climate crisis, scientists show (www.theguardian.com)
China Removes Outspoken Foreign Minister Qin Gang; Replaces Him with Predecessor Wang Yi (www.voanews.com)
The move comes amid a foreign backlash against China's increasingly aggressive foreign policy, of which Qin was a chief proponent
In Phoenix, 4.5 million residents are living in hell: this is life at 113°F degrees (45 °C) for more than 20 days (english.elpais.com)
Italy wildfires encircle Palermo as temperatures hit 47C (www.theguardian.com)
Fighting China Over Taiwan Could Cripple U.S. Military (www.19fortyfive.com)
Putin appeared paralyzed and unable to act in first hours of rebellion (wapo.st)
India, Manipur genocide: ‘Horrific Videos, Reports Just Tip of Iceberg, Much More Has Happened We Don't Know About’ (www.youtube.com)
Babu Verghese, an author, journalist and consultant for several Christian television channels, who was recently in Manipur, both in the valley and in the hills, and spoke widely to people of both the Meitei and Kuki communities, says that the horrifying videos and reports that surfaced in the last week of killings, burning and...
Tokyo man deemed eligible for compensation after outing by boss (www.japantimes.co.jp)
The case is likely the first time an outing has been recognized as a work-related injury.
Putin Signs Gender Reassignment Ban Into Law (www.themoscowtimes.com)
India, Manipur genocide : Snatched from cops and lynched: Traumatic accounts spill out of violence-hit Manipur (www.telegraphindia.com)
We are in the dark about what the police and the other government agencies are doing about the Hanglalmuan’s murder, says father of the youth
India, Manipur genocide : Group of bishops who completed a two-day visit to Manipur decry ‘silence & apathy’ (www.telegraphindia.com)
The four-member team, led by CBCI president and Archbishop Andrews Thazhath, visited places affected by ethnic clashes that have claimed 150 lives and displaced around 60,000 people since May 3
Access denied — Daily Maverick barred from Russia-Africa Summit after journalist accreditation revoked (www.dailymaverick.co.za)
The publication’s accreditation to cover the Summit in St Petersburg this week, was rescinded without explanation on the eve of departure.
Human head found at home of suspects arrested over Sapporo hotel decapitation (mainichi.jp)
SAPPORO -- A human head was found on July 24 at the home of a doctor and his daughter, who were arrested in connection with the discovery of a decapitated body at a Sapporo hotel on July 2, investigative sources said.
Only dead people donate to the Scottish National Party (www.politico.eu)
Ursula von der Leyen is losing her team (www.politico.eu)
How desperate US prisoners try to escape deadly heat (www.bbc.co.uk)
Pentagon watchdog finds some Western weaponry sent to Ukraine was stolen before being recovered last year (www.cnn.com)
Paris to bring back swimming in Seine after 100 years (www.bbc.co.uk)
Ghana minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah reported a robbery. Why was she arrested? (www.bbc.co.uk)
Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark (www.bbc.com)
Belarus arms emergency ministry to be ready in case of armed conflict (www.reuters.com)
White House says it does not back Ukraine attacks inside Russia (www.reuters.com)
Antarctic sea ice levels dive in 'five-sigma event', as experts flag worsening consequences for planet (www.abc.net.au)
Report shows Ethiopian civil war more lethal than Ukraine war (www.thereporterethiopia.com)
The two-year war in northern Ethiopia resulted in approximately 100,200 deaths before an African Union-brokered ceasefire was reached in November 2021, a new report reveals. In comparison, the Ukraine-Russia war that began in February led to 81,500 deaths, the same source added.
Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions (www.bbc.co.uk)
