Priti Patel enters race to lead UK opposition Conservative Party (www.reuters.com)
LONDON, July 27 (Reuters) - Former British interior minister Priti Patel launched her bid to become new leader of the opposition Conservative Party on Saturday, making her the fifth candidate seeking to replace the outgoing Rishi Sunak....
Russia says oil depot in Kursk region on fire after Ukraine drone attack (www.reuters.com)
July 28 (Reuters) - Three tanks at an oil storage depot in Russia’s Kursk region caught fire as a result of a Ukraine-launched drone attack, acting regional Governor Alexei Smirnov said on Sunday....
Nigeria bids to placate youth to avert looming inflation protests (www.reuters.com)
LAGOS, July 27 (Reuters) - Days before a nationwide protest over bad governance and a high cost of living, Nigeria is offering its young people jobs in the state-oil company and billions of naira worth of grants among other incentives to discourage the action....
Australia prime minister rejigs cabinet ahead of election expected in 2025 (www.reuters.com)
SYDNEY, July 28 (Reuters) - Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday announced a cabinet reshuffle after two senior ministers said they planned to retire at the next election....
Exploring Fictional Maps as a way to navigate the Fediverse (at the example of H.P.) (fungiverse.wordpress.com)
WhatsApp and Signal messages at risk of surveillance following EncroChat ruling, court hears | Computer Weekly (www.computerweekly.com)
As Western US fires get ever bigger, experts look for answers. (www.voanews.com)
Chinese chipmaker Loongson claims its 16-core 3C6000 CPU matches Intel's Ice Lake 16-core Xeon Silver 4314 (www.tomshardware.com)
Israel sends Gaza hostage and ceasefire proposal to U.S. (www.axios.com)
Israel delivered to the U.S. on Saturday its updated proposal for the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, according to an Israeli senior official and two other sources with knowledge of the issue.
Pacifier Puppy [Bichon Frise] (i.imgur.com)
These cheap loans are becoming a hit with home buyers. But there are catches. (wapo.st)
Canadian women's soccer docked, coaches suspended over drone spying scandal (www.axios.com)
South Africa Rejects Copyright Lobby Critique, Defends Broad 'Fair Use' Exceptions. (torrentfreak.com)
Harris says she’s the underdog, touts her campaign as ‘people powered’. (www.voanews.com)
‘All We Think of Is Him’: Putting Names and Faces to Bangladesh Carnage (www.nytimes.com)
Trump vows to keep doing outdoor campaign rallies after shooting (www.axios.com)
The AI race’s biggest shift yet (www.theverge.com)
House Dems Unveil Sweeping Bill to Protect Worker Rights and Safety (www.commondreams.org)
Women should have this much sex every week to avoid early death, according to science (nypost.com)
Olympics: Australia takes early lead against US; Day 1 of swimming. (www.voanews.com)
‘This Is the Worst Police-Shooting Video Ever’ - The officer who killed Sonya Massey didn’t see what I see. (www.theatlantic.com)
America’s Political Chaos Is Enviable When You Live in an Autocracy (www.theatlantic.com)
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