(2024-07-19). Israeli pressure cancels Italian conference on Palestine. presstv.ir An Italian parliamentary press conference regarding the Gaza massacre and the dire humanitarian situation there and in the West Bank was called off following Israeli pressure on the Italian far-right ruling party, Brothers of Italy.
(2024-07-19). Remembering a Genocide in the Midst of Another. dissidentvoice.org This month on 11th July 2024, the UN commemorated the Srebrenica Genocide of 1995 with official statements and speeches by dignitaries, memorial services, moments of silence and designating a day for remembering what has been called the greatest atrocity in modern Europe. What is ironic, however, is the fact that the world comes together to …
(2024-07-19). FIFA's failure to ban Israel makes it complicit in Gaza genocide. newarab.com 
Every Israeli football player is a soldier. | Joining the Israeli army is mandatory in order to become a football player in the national team. | This is one of many reasons why the Palestine Football Association (PFA) is asking FIFA to expel Israel and uphold its own rules and regulations. | When the Ukraine war began, athletes from Russia and Belarus were forced to compete as "neutral" athletes. This meant no flag, no anthem, and no connection to the armed forces or support for the war. | Not only are all Israeli football players soldiers, but they regularly advertise and promote the Israeli army, posting pho…
(2024-07-19). 170 Years Of United States Aggression Against Nicaragua. popularresistance.org When the Monroe Doctrine was declared in 1823 it was aimed at European colonial powers. It told them to butt out: the US "sphere of influence" included all of Latin America and the Caribbean. Virtually every Latin American and Caribbean country has had to endure US intervention and interference in their internal affairs since then. The coups, political manipulation and aggression directed by Washington have been relentless. | One of the most victimized countries has been Nicaragua. In this article, I will review the different types of aggression used by Washington against Nicaragua. This is not ancient history; t…
(2024-07-19). World Court Reviews 57-Year Israeli Occupation. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, August 27, 2018. | © 2018 Mike Corder/AP Photo | (The Hague) — The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to issue an advisory opinion on July 19, 2024, with significant consequences for human rights protections in Palestine under Israel's 57-year occupation, Human Rights Watch said today. The expected advisory opinion stems from a December 2022 request by the United Nations General Assembly to the court to consider the legal consequences of Israel's policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory…
(2024-07-19). ICJ considers Israel's presence in Palestinian territories illegal. plenglish.com The Hague, The Netherlands, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday considered Israel's ongoing presence in the Palestinian territories illegal in a historic decision that called on Tel Aviv to evacuate all occupying settlers.
(2024-07-19). When Supporting Israel is a Liability: Is Gaza Changing the West? counterpunch.org 
Much has been written about the political earthquakes in Britain and France, the first resulting in the crushing defeat of the Conservative Party and the latter in the overpowering of the far right, by a largely leftist coalition. But these were not the only important outcomes of the July 4 and July 7 general elections
(2024-07-19). Yemen's Houthis claim Tel Aviv drone attack that left 1 dead. scmp.com The Houthis, who have carried out dozens of attacks against Red Sea shipping to show support for Palestinians during the Gaza war, said their 'UAV force' attacked Tel Aviv.
(2024-07-19). Intel Says Russia Looking To Arm Houthis With Anti-Ship Missiles: Report. twz.com 
Russia might arm Yemen's Houthi rebels with advanced anti-ship missiles in response to
(2024-07-19). Ukrainians increasingly rejecting European identity. infobrics.org According to a recent survey, more than a half of Ukrainians don't "feel European".
(2024-07-19). After Warning Israel, Putin To Host Palestinian Leader Amid Netanyahu-Biden Tension | Russia | USA. hindustantimes.com Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will visit Russia on August 12-14, according to RIA Novosti. Abbas will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 13, RIA Novosti reported citing a diplomatic source. The announcement of Abbas's visit to Moscow came days before Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's onvisit to the US on July 24.
(2024-07-19). UN top court rules Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory illegal, calls for its end. scmp.com The advisory opinion of The Hague-based is not binding, but it comes amid mounting concern over Israel's war against Hamas sparked by the group's brutal October 7 attacks.
(2024-07-19). Relief for France's immigrant communities after far right defeat. newarab.com 
(2024-07-19). EU pledges $435M to prevent Palestinian Authority collapse. newarab.com 
The European Commission
(2024-07-19). China issues plan and preliminary results of anti-dumping probe into EU pork. ecns.cn MOFCOM issued notice on Thursday, saying that investigating authorities will use a sampling method in anti-dumping probe into EU pork, while providing further details on the sampling plan and the preliminary sampling results for anti-dumping case involving pork and pig by-products from Europe.
(2024-07-19). HK council issues apology to Nongfu. ecns.cn The Consumer Council of Hong Kong has issued an apology for saying that a product of Nongfu Spring, the Chinese mainland's largest bottled water company, has a substance at the highest level set by the European Union.
(2024-07-19). Von der Leyen wins 2nd term as Commission head but splits emerge. ecns.cn European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen secured her second five-year term of office after winning the vote in the European Parliament on Thursday, just a day after she lost a court case relating to the bloc's COVID-19 vaccine purchase contracts.
(2024-07-19). HK council issues apology to Nongfu. ecns.cn The Consumer Council of Hong Kong has issued an apology for saying that a product of Nongfu Spring, the Chinese mainland's largest bottled water company, has a substance at the highest level set by the European Union.
(2024-07-19). China issues plan and preliminary results of anti-dumping probe into EU pork. ecns.cn MOFCOM issued notice on Thursday, saying that investigating authorities will use a sampling method in anti-dumping probe into EU pork, while providing further details on the sampling plan and the preliminary sampling results for anti-dumping case involving pork and pig by-products from Europe.
(2024-07-19). Europe is turning black and brown. cadtm.org How should we interpret the results of the EU parliamentary elections?
| In Croatia the voter turnout was only 21.35%
| The first observation: in the EU elections held in all 27 member countries between 6 and 9 June 2024, voter turnout was once again very low. The average for the entire European Union was 51%. But keep in mind that countries where voting is compulsory also figure into the calculation of that average — for example Belgium, where voter turnout was 90%. Without those countries, (…) | – | /…
(2024-07-19). France: Thanks to a massive mobilization of the Left the Far Right cannot control the government. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). France: Macron's gamble. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). In Finland, the Left Alliance Just Trounced the Far Right. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). Dark clouds over Europe with a few sunny patches. cadtm.org
(2024-07-19). Fake meat is being introduced into the UK as pet food; they hope to expand the market to humans. expose-news.com The UK has become the first European country to approve the sale of artificial meat for pet food. The regulatory clearance was granted to Meatly, a company developing cultivated meat from animal …
(2024-07-19). Workplace Burnout Syndrome is finally being recognized in Bosnia and Herzegovina. globalvoices.org 
(2024-07-19). ICRC and European Union continue successful IHL training series. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Azerbaijan: Family receives remains of missing loved one, honours with a burial after 30 years. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org
(2024-07-19). EU promises 400 million euros in financial support to Palestine. plenglish.com Brussels, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) The European Commission today pledged financial support worth 400 million euros in grants and loans to the Palestinian Authority, scheduled in three payments between July and September.
(2024-07-19). Russian military vessels dock in Venezuela. presstv.ir Russian military vessels arrive in Venezuela shortly after visiting Cuba.
(2024-07-19). Russian military vessels dock in Venezuela. presstv.ir Russian military vessels arrive in Venezuela shortly after visiting Cuba.
(2024-07-19). Germany halves Ukraine military aid as Trump's re-election odds rise. presstv.ir Donald Trump is against the war in Ukraine. He looks more likely to become the new president of the United States.
(2024-07-19). Russia downs 36 drones, HIMARS rockets; Ukraine reports 69 battles. presstv.ir Russia's Defense Ministry reported on Monday that Russian air defense forces had shot down a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 aircraft.
(2024-07-19). Russia says destroyed multiple Ukrainian warplanes over past 24 hours. presstv.ir The Russian army conducted cluster strikes on Ukrainian military airports with high-precision weapons.
(2024-07-19). Thierry Henry kicks off Olympic torch relay in Paris. presstv.ir Arsenal and France football great Thierry Henry bears the Olympic torch as it begins its journey through Paris.
(2024-07-19). Russia downs 36 drones, HIMARS rockets; Ukraine reports 69 battles. presstv.ir Russia's Defense Ministry reported on Monday that Russian air defense forces had shot down a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 aircraft.
(2024-07-19). Von der Leyen retains position as EU Commission president. presstv.ir European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has managed to retain her position. Yet, she faces intense scrutiny for her policies, including funding Ukraine amid EU financial hardships and accusations of double standards.
(2024-07-19). Russia says destroyed multiple Ukrainian warplanes over past 24 hours. presstv.ir The Russian army conducted cluster strikes on Ukrainian military airports with high-precision weapons.
(2024-07-19). Thierry Henry kicks off Olympic torch relay in Paris. presstv.ir Arsenal and France football great Thierry Henry bears the Olympic torch as it begins its journey through Paris.
(2024-07-19). Germany halves Ukraine military aid as Trump's re-election odds rise. presstv.ir Donald Trump is against the war in Ukraine. He looks more likely to become the new president of the United States.
(2024-07-19). More statements demanding freedom for Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk from Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org "We need to stand with Bogdan now, because it's easy to imagine the alternative: if Ukraine is able to imprison socialists and ban the WSWS without protest, what's to stop the UK, Germany or the US, from doing the same?"
(2024-07-19). NATO To Deploy Warships In Black Sea Amid Ukraine War? Putin Issues This Dire Warning To West. hindustantimes.com Russia has responded to NATO's possible deployment of warships in the Black Sea. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russia would consider any plans to establish a permanent presence of NATO warships in the Black Sea as a threat. He also vowed that "Russia will take all necessary measures to ensure its security." The fresh escalation came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on July 17 and proposed "ensuring the permanent presence of NATO forces in the Black Sea."
(2024-07-19). Ukraine says its Sea Baby drones can now hit Russian ships anywhere in Black Sea. scmp.com The drones have been upgraded to carry over a tonne of explosives across more than 1,000km, and have been used to strike 11 enemy vessels.
(2024-07-19). Ukraine says its Sea Baby drones can now hit Russian ships anywhere in Black Sea. scmp.com The drones have been upgraded to carry over a tonne of explosives across more than 1,000km, and have been used to strike 11 enemy vessels.
(2024-07-19). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 875. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 875th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-07-19). Zelensky, in address to UK cabinet, seeks help to boost Ukraine's 'long-range' capability. scmp.com Zelensky, the first foreign leader to address the UK cabinet in person since 1997, renewed his call for help in boosting his country's 'long-range capability'.
(2024-07-19). Spooked U.S. Admits Russian Nuclear Fear As Putin Aide Issues Dire Warning Over Germany Missile Plan. hindustantimes.com The US State Department reacted on July 18 to Russia's chilling nuclear warning over its plan to deploy long-range missiles in Germany in 2026. The US State Department's principal deputy spokesperson, Vedant Patel, said, "Any kind of rhetoric about the use or deployment of nuclear warheads is of course concerning and something we will pay close attention to." Patel's reaction came after Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated on July 18 that "no options are ruled out," including nuclear options, in response to US missile deployments in Germany.
(2024-07-19). Don't expect big changes in France's China policy, at least not yet. scmp.com With a divided parliament and economic interests at stake, Paris is more likely to keep promoting engagement with Beijing for the time being.
(2024-07-19). Spain outclass England to lift Euro Cup 2024 – Highlights. ummid.com Euro 2024 Final: Spain Sunday defeated England 2-1 to lift the Euro Cup 2024 trophy, dashing the Three Lions' hope of winning the first title in over six decades.
(2024-07-19). Russian court jails US reporter Gershkovich for 16 years after convicting him of espionage. scmp.com Evan Gershkovich, 32, who worked for the Wall Street Journal, is the first US journalist arrested on spying charges in Russia since the Cold War.
(2024-07-19). European Parliament must defend democracy under threat. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). 'Britain is back,' new UK PM Keir Starmer tells Europe. scmp.com The prime minister is seeking to rebuild bridges after Brexit, telling EU leaders the country will 'reset' its approach.
(2024-07-19). Russia: Oleg Orlov's appeal rejected. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). Russia prosecutor seeks 18-year sentence for US journalist Evan Gershkovich. aljazeera.com Court expected to issue verdict in espionage trial of The Wall Street Journal reporter on Friday.
(2024-07-19). Global airline traffic forecast to double in 20 years led by Asia, Middle East. scmp.com Growth in the Asia-Pacific will be propelled by India, China, Thailand and Vietnam, the International Air Transport Association says.
(2024-07-19). Belarus: Three years after their arbitrary arrest, Viasna members must be immediately released. fidh.org
(2024-07-19). 2024 Polls: Palestine in Political Discourses of UK, France. ummid.com One important outcome is the centrality of the Palestinian cause to the political discourses in London and Paris which, in truth, are only reflections of greater changes underway on the entire European continent and body politic.
(2024-07-19). France offers Sh2.1bn for food security in Karamoja. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The French Government has given 535,000 euros (sh2.1 billion) worth of humanitarian assistance to the Karamoja region under the Aid Food Programme 2024. Through this project, ACTED, in consortium with Caritas Moroto diocese, received a grant from the French Embassy in Uganda, to enhance food security and nutritional health of …
(2024-07-19). 'Britain is back,' new UK PM Keir Starmer tells Europe. scmp.com The prime minister is seeking to rebuild bridges after Brexit, telling EU leaders the country will 'reset' its approach.
(2024-07-19). FO ∞ Crucible: Money Matters in a Multipolar World, Part 9. fairobserver.com One of the key events that took place in June was the G7 meeting in Rome. France's President Emmanuel Macron, smarting from the disastrous results for his party in the European parliamentary elections, had already dissolved the National Assembly. He presented it as a hope against hope that the electorate would come to its senses…
(2024-07-19). Russian court sentences US journalist Gershkovich to 16 years for spying. aljazeera.com This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
(2024-07-19). Marcel Crok: Do we have to win the climate wars in court? A response to activist climate litigation. wattsupwiththat.com EIKE — European Climate and Energy Institute…
(2024-07-19). Five reasons why Spanish football is facing a new golden era. independent.co.ug 
BERLIN,GERMANY | Xinhua | The Euro 2024 champions players' children turning the Berlin Olympic stadium pitch into a playground seemed to be in an enchanting way to symbolize a bright future for Spanish football. Winning Euro 2024 has also created a connection to their national team predecessors, with Spain having the 2008 and 2012 European …
(2024-07-19). Kim backs Putin's 'sacred war' as North Korea-Russia ties deepen, border tensions flare. scmp.com With North Korea's Moscow ties growing, Kim Jong-un assures a visiting Russian military delegation of Pyongyang's unwavering support.
(2024-07-19). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
The elected majorities of both political parties argue Israel's genocide of Palestinians must be supported because Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East. $175 billion, in just 2 1/2 years, has been appropriated for war in Ukraine to defend democracy. The GOP and the Democrats have brought about a needless and reckless cold 
Israel's Foreign Minister In May, Spain, Ireland and Norway Katz said Eide had requested several times to visit since then. | The Israeli ministe…
Tunisia's prime minister urged European countries on Wednesday to increase financial assistance to his country and others to help tackle the flow of Tunisia has faced protests by local residents and extra financial costs over migrants arriving from other countries in the hope of 
An oil slick stretching nearly the length of Yemen's Satellite imagery from the European Space Agency showed the slick on Tuesday near the location of the The apparent slick, measuring 220 kilometres…
"I began an open-ended hunger strike on July 5 in protest of the Bulgarian authorities' violation of my human rights, European laws, and international treaties," Abd al-Rahman al-Khalidi told AFP. | He was speaking by phone from the detention centre in Sofia where he has been held for nearly three years. | He called on Bulgarian authorities to "immediately and unconditionally release" him. | "I will contin…
Syrian dictator "The problem is not the meeting, but its content," a video clip released by the p…
Truth is the first casualty of imperialist war. The imperialist ruling class owns the corporate media. The government and the military serve that same class interest. It should be no surprise that when the politicians and generals lie, the media repeats it. The contradiction the liars faced this July is . . . | 
— Space-based military capabilities allow for precision-guided weapons, navigation, and communication on the battlefield below; | — Russia has developed significant countermeasures for many of the space-based military capabilities the US has used to dominate the planet militarily for much of the 20th century; | — China is closing the gap in terms of space-based capabilities, matching the US in some areas, exceeding it in others; | — The US maintains advantages solely because of SpaceX and its pursuit of reusable launch systems; | — China is already testing prototypes for its own reusable…
The Right is resurgent! The Left is Back! The Center is on the march! It's always tempting to declare, on the basis of a few elections, that a political tendency is on the ascendant. I should know: I've done it myself. But the only commonality in the most recent consequential elections—France, the UK, and Iran—is 
Paris Olympics 2024: Amnesty denounces France's hijab ban as 'discriminatory' against Muslim athletes | The rights group criticised the International Olympic Committee for failing to urge French sporting authorities to lift the headscarf ban on athletes | | Despite being authorised by the International Olympic Commit…
The ECHR's Additional Protocols 4, 7 and 12 have never been ratified by the UK and are not included in the schedule to the Human Rights Act 1998. This post suggests that the new government remedy this. It also sets out part of the history to the Additional Protocols, what the rights in those Protocols …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has hailed the cooperation between Uganda and France in the areas of trade, investment and diplomatic relations as a formidable uniting factor that ought to be fostered for further growth. "We are looking forward to increasing the trade volumes between our two countries …
Record results for (Centre-)Left parties in the Nordic countries, with far-right parties losing ground. Ada Regelmann gives a sober assessment of the European elections results in Denmark, Finland and Sweden.
John Hà∂rnquist — After winning over 11 percent of the vote in June's European Parliament elections, the Swedish Left Party Và§nsterpartiet is celebrating its best election results in twenty years.
La admisión del ministro de Defensa israelí, Yoav Gallant, el 1 de julio -que el ejército de su país necesitaba 10.000 soldados más de forma inmediata- podría haber conmocionado al mundo incluso hace un año. Pero desde que Hamás lanzó la operación Inundación de Al-Aqsa el 7 de octubre, el . . . |