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The IndependentUkraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s drones breach Nato airspace as Russia to hold military drills with China
Russian drones spotted in Nato member nations represent ‘aggressive actions beyond Kyiv’, says Ukraine
- The Independent
China’s ‘wolf warrior’ foreign minister who went missing reportedly demoted to low-level job
Qin Gang was removed as foreign minister last July after disappearing from public view for a month
- South China Morning Post
For China, Africa's allure grows amid feuds with West. But do risks outweigh its promise?
When Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the China-Africa summit on Thursday, he called on the continent to join China in leading the modernisation of the Global South, which he said has suffered "injustice" at the hands of the West. At this week's Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in Beijing, attended by more than 50 African leaders, China once again pushed for its own development initiatives as an alternative to Western ones. In a joint action plan, China called for strengthened
- CNN
Inside Kamala Harris’ yearslong crash course in foreign diplomacy
Vice President Kamala Harris has met more than 150 world leaders since becoming vice president. But a July sit-down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu felt different.
- Euronews
Pedro Sánchez arrives in Beijing as EU-China tariffs rift rumbles on
The EU imposed provisional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles with the European Commission maintaining that Chinese firms unfairly benefit from government subsidies, allowing them to keep their prices artificially low.
- The Independent
Civilians among at least 18 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Syria
Dozens also injured in the deadliest Israeli attack since the Iranian embassy in Damascus was hit in April
- South China Morning Post
Xi overlooks differences to stress China-North Korea ties in anniversary message
China is willing to deepen cooperation and "strategic communication" with North Korea, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday, amid signs of frayed ties in recent months between the two Asian neighbours. In a congratulatory message to leader Kim Jong-un on the 76th anniversary of North Korea's founding, Xi said the Workers' Party of Korea - the ruling party led by Kim - had united North Koreans and promoted "vigorous development" of the country. Xi said Kim had led North Korea to achievemen
- HuffPost UK
'You're Wrong About That': Starmer Claims US Understands Suspension Of Some Arms Sales To Israel
Netanyahu called the decision "shameful" and the US has made it clear it will not be following the UK's example.
- CNN
Venezuelan security forces surround Argentine embassy after opposition members take refuge inside
Venezuelan security forces surrounded the Argentine embassy in the capital Caracas on Friday after two opposition members took refuge inside, according to posts by the opposition duo on social media.
- BBC
US secretary Blinken to visit UK for Ukraine and Middle East talks
Mr Blinken will meet with Foreign Secretary David Lammy to "reaffirm" the "special relationship", officials say.
- HuffPost
Donald Trump Botches New BFF Elon Musk’s Name And You Know What Happened
Hilarity ensued over the former president's latest stumble.
- Parade
Matt LeBlanc Is Nearly Unrecognizable in Rare Outing
The former 'Friends' actor hasn't been seen publicly since December 2023.
- HuffPost
Ex-GOP Lawmaker Blows The Whistle On Trump's 'Very Vile' Plan To Beat Kamala Harris
Former Rep. David Jolly said Trump "has no ground to gain," leaving him with just one strategy.
- BuzzFeed
I Hired A Sex Worker To Save My Marriage. Here's How It Changed Our Lives.
"I had issues with desire, arousal, and orgasm. Penetration was just as painful now as my first attempts at 17. This plethora of problems had ruined every relationship I’d ever had. But at 46, miraculously, I married someone wonderful."
- The Independent
George W Bush reveals his decision on 2024 endorsement after Cheney snubbed Trump
The 43rd president will not join his former vice president Dick Cheney, who said last week that he would vote for Democrat Kamala Harris
- Yahoo Lifestyle
'Ridiculous' school lunchbox demand floors Aussie mum: 'Why should my daughter miss out'
A mum has shared her discomfort after another parent made a big request of her. Find out more.
- Parade
Madonna's Daughter Lourdes Leon Stuns in Red Mini Dress During Rare Outing With Dad
The 27-year-old made her own fashion statement while attending New York Fashion Week.
- Yahoo News Australia
Aussie tourist stunned by EV street detail on holiday: 'It's possible after all'
The Aussie dad couldn't help but share the photo from his travels – and it shows just how far Australia has fallen behind.
- CNN
Ukraine’s ‘dragon drones’ rain molten metal on Russian positions in latest terrifying battlefield innovation
Ukraine appears to be calling on a fleet of fire-spewing “dragon drones” in its war with Russian invaders, putting a modern twist on a munition used to horrific effect in both world wars.