Ukraine to be told it is too corrupt to join Nato (www.telegraph.co.uk)
Singapore prepared to recognise a Palestinian state with an effective govt that accepts Israel's right to exist (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Kyiv rejects compromise with Putin as Hungary’s Orban calls for ceasefire (www.independent.co.uk)
At least 116 people killed in stampede at Hindu religious event in India (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Confidence in Zelenskyy and support for Ukraine (www.pewresearch.org)
The bubble finally burst. Majorities in France, Italy, Greece, Brazil, Mexico, Israel, Turkey, Colombia, Malaysia, etc. or large minorities in US, Canada, Germany, Poland, Spain, etc. express no or not much confidence in Zelensky.
World Bank Upgrades Russia to ‘High-Income’ Country (www.themoscowtimes.com)
Cambodia accused of conducting political trial as it jails green activists (www.aljazeera.com)
The planet’s vision is getting worse: 50% of the population will have myopia by 2050 (english.elpais.com)
French elections: Far-right candidate to withdraw after Nazi cap picture emerges (www.lemonde.fr)
Hungary’s Orban urges Ukraine ceasefire on surprise visit to Kyiv (www.aljazeera.com)
Police Just Arrested 11 People on the Orders of a Judge for Holding Signs Outside a Court (www.thecanary.co)
Yes, you should be a little freaked out about Hurricane Beryl (arstechnica.com)
India, four SE Asia countries plan instant retail cross-border payments (www.reuters.com)
Saudi Arabia announces discovery of seven oil, gas deposits (www.reuters.com)
Ukraine is releasing thousands of prisoners so they can join the fight against Russia (apnews.com)
Summer Covid wave 'building' after rise in hospital admissions (www.telegraph.co.uk)
'In the spirit of humanitarianism': China, the Philippines jointly rescue stranded Filipino fishermen in South China Sea (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Nine killed in Seoul after car hits pedestrians (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Philippines' dependency on coal-fired power surpasses China, Indonesia (www.reuters.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/17525040
Enter London’s Counter Terror Expo – a hotbed of pro-Israel paranoia (www.declassifieduk.org)
China to see biggest millionaire exodus in 2024 as many head to U.S. (asia.nikkei.com)
Letter from Ukraine: How will my mom survive if I’m drafted? (www.politico.eu)
Ukraine has a month to avoid default (www.economist.com)
U.S. Said to Seek Boeing Guilty Plea to Avoid Trial in 737 Max Crashes (www.nytimes.com)
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