(2024-07-08). War and Famine. counterpunch.org 
Many war stories end with hunger wreaking havoc on significant portions of a population. In Christian theology, the Biblical "four horses of the apocalypse," believed by many in early modern Europe to presage the end of the world, symbolized invasion, armed conflict, and famine followed by death. They suggest the degree to which people have long recognized
(2024-07-08). Yes, Israel Massacred Its Own Civilians on October 7 and Nima and I Discuss Unfolding Disaster in Ukraine. sonar21.com 
Big news in both Israel and Ukraine. Let's start with Israel. The intrepid Haaretz reporters delivered a gut punch to Bibi Netanyahu and his persistent effort to blame all the Israeli deaths on October 7 on Hamas terrorism. Gaza Division operations and airstrikes in the first hours of October 7 were based on limited information. The first long moments after the Hamas attack was launched were chaotic. Reports were coming in, with their significance not always clear. When their meaning was understood, it was realized that somet…
(2024-07-08). Hezbollah targets Israeli mountain base in 'largest' air attack. scmp.com Hezbollah said it launched 'multiple, successive squadrons of drones' at Mount Hermon in Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights.
(2024-07-08). Jul 8, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
André Rieu ft. Gheorghe Zamfir — The Lonely Shepherd 'My Life's Work Melting Before My Eyes,' by Scott Ritter Roger Waters — The Case Against Genocide, w/Craig Murray (Video) OMG Haaretz Is Hamas Propaganda Now! by Caitlin Johnston Europe Goes Antisemitic! by Kevin Barrett Senior Israeli Lawmaker Suggests Nuclear Attack on Iran, by Brett Wilkins "Our" Man in Israel, by Ted O'Keefe A hollow Palestinian state, by Muhannad Ayyash Resistance Recruits Thousands | Bibi's New Conditions | Haaretz: Hannibal Directive — Day 275-Pal Chron The New Desaparecidos: Israel and th…
(2024-07-08). Consent for War: Think Tanks and the Russia-Ukraine Conflict. mintpressnews.com Former US Special Forces Soldier Greg Stoker reveals how think tanks, heavily funded by the military-industrial complex, shape US foreign policy towards Russia, driving endless conflict for profit.
(2024-07-08). France votes as far right eyes power. newarab.com 
The mood in the country is tense, with 30,000 police deployed to head off trouble and voters anxious about a potential electoral earthquake shifting the French political landscape. | In the village of Rosheim, outside the eastern city of Strasbourg, an "anguished" 72-year-old Antoine Schrameck said he feared France would see "a turning poi…
(2024-07-08). Hungary as a strong force for Europe's future. infobrics.org Viktor Orban's visit to Vladimir Putin is a milestone in European history and marks a new stage in Hungarian history.
(2024-07-08). European NATO allies believe Biden is "finished and cannot beat Trump" infobrics.org More Americans approve of Trump's job performance as president than Biden.
(2024-07-08). Kiev still wants a new counteroffensive, but won't get it before Russia's own. infobrics.org Due to heavy casualties, the ratio of forces is now much closer to 1: 1, although the Kiev regime still maintains a slight advantage in numbers. However, the casualty ratio tells a different story. Standing at approximately 10: 1, it explains the massive reduction in the Neo-Nazi junta's numerical advantage. This indicates that any offensive potential of the Neo-Nazi junta forces is being chipped away, meaning that it will only get worse in the long run. Thus, the Kiev regime's best time for a counteroffensive is now.
(2024-07-08). India Explores Expansion of Nuclear Cooperation with Russia. infobrics.org An Indian delegation led by Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty was accompanied on a visit to the Siberian Chemical Combine (SCC) in Seversk in Russia's Tomsk region by Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev…
(2024-07-08). Friday 7/26: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-07-08). UK's Labour sets out 'balanced position' on Israel's Gaza war. newarab.com 
Britain wants a "balanced position" on Israel's Lammy is on a visit to Germany, his first international trip following the Labour Party's
(2024-07-08). Israeli strike on school sheltering displaced Palestinians kills at least 4, Gaza rescuers say. scmp.com Israeli military said the school complex was used as a militant hideout and housed 'a Hamas weapons manufacturing facility'.
(2024-07-08). 'A diplomatic bomb': Israel's Diaspora minister rallied behind Le Pen, and Israeli diplomats are livid. haaretz.com Officials in Israel's foreign ministry who spoke with Haaretz said that Minister Chikli has hurt relations with France, and one said he is operating completely independently in his growing ties with far-right parties in Europe…
(2024-07-08). Israeli strike on Gaza school kills 4, rescuers say. scmp.com UN condemns targeting of its shelters as Israel's military says school complex was used as a militant hideout.
(2024-07-08). Erdogan says may invite Syria's Assad to Turkey 'at any moment'. newarab.com 
President Erdogan's comments come after tensions have mounted over the past week after a mob went on the rampage, vandalising businesses and properties owned by Syrians in a central Anatolian city. | "We may send an invitatio…
(2024-07-08). Rising mosque attacks worry Germany's Turkish union. newarab.com 
(2024-07-08). New UK defence sec. pledges fresh Ukraine support in Odesa trip. newarab.com 
The John Healey, appointed defence secretary Friday by new British Prime Minister
(2024-07-08). Vote projections show France left on course to defeat far right. newarab.com 
A loose alliance of The
(2024-07-08). Netherlands beat Turkey to set up Euros semi-final with England. newarab.com 
The Netherlands struck two second-half goals in seven minutes to come from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 on Saturday and set up a Samet Akaydin sent Turkey ahead in the first half but Stefan de Vrij headed the Netherlands level and Murt Muldur turned into his own net under pressure from Cody Gakpo after 76 minutes to hand the Dutch victory. | The build-up to the q…
(2024-07-08). New PM Starmer meets Northern Ireland's leaders during UK tour. newarab.com 
(2024-07-08). France's 'far-right election': who won it and what happens next. newarab.com 
France's far-left New Popular Front (NFP) has It's an astonishing result that h…
(2024-07-08). French leftist figurehead Mélenchon says left 'ready to govern'. newarab.com 
The "Our people have clearly rejected the worst-case scenario," said the three-time presidential candidate of the France Unbowed (LFI) party. | Leftist parties including LFI, the Socialist Party (PS), the Greens, and…
(2024-07-08). Russia missiles kill 31 in Ukraine, hit Kyiv children's hospital. newarab.com 
Dozens of volunteers, doctors and rescue workers were digging through debris of a part of Okhmatdyt paediatric hospital…
(2024-07-08). France's African diaspora celebrates leftwing victory. newarab.com 
In Paris, they took to the streets to protest an anticipated far-right win but ended up celebrating an unexpected "We will not go back where we came from. Bardella did not win. Vive la France!" celebrated Tresor Tchaipo, an Ivorian-French Tik…
(2024-07-08). Modi to meet Putin in Russia in first visit since Ukraine war. newarab.com 
The visit is Modi's first since
(2024-07-08). China needs more momentum in its economic recovery. ecns.cn China's economy is still in a post-pandemic recovery stage, with production indicators in January and February showing positive trends.Despite strong resilience in the US and European economies this year, their growth is expected to slow in the next one to two years, impacting China's exports.
(2024-07-08). Xi meets with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban. ecns.cn
(2024-07-08). China-France Astronomy detects three gamma-ray bursts. ecns.cn Having completed its payload activation test within two weeks of launch, the China-France Astronomy Satellite identified three gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), coordinates of which have been released to the international Gamma-ray Coordinates Network (GCN), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) announced on Monday.
(2024-07-08). Chinese brands tap soccer to shine in Europe. ecns.cn The participation of these five Chinese companies in this year's tournament signifies a new milestone in the history of Chinese sponsorship of major international sporting events, experts said.
(2024-07-08). Second Luban Workshop being built in Kazakhstan. ecns.cn The first Luban Workshop in Kazakhstan, jointly established by Tianjin Vocational Institute and East Kazakhstan Technical University, was put into use in December.The initial phase offers training to over 400 students in transportation equipment and technology, with four practical training areas: vehicle maintenance, vehicle fuel systems, new energy vehicles and intelligent connected vehicles.
(2024-07-08). Europe starts to impose car import tariffs. ecns.cn The European Union has imposed additional tariffs on imports of electric vehicles made in China from Friday. There is, however, a four-month window during which the tariffs are provisional and intensive talks are expected to continue between the EU and China.
(2024-07-08). Xi, Orban exchange in-depth views on Ukraine crisis. ecns.cn President Xi expressed appreciation for Orban's efforts in promoting the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis and elaborated on China's relevant views and propositions.
(2024-07-08). Hungarian PM to visit China on Monday. ecns.cn Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary will be in China on Monday and President Xi Jinping will meet with him and have an in-depth discussion with him on issues of mutual interest.
(2024-07-08). A Declining Empire & Its Delusional Allies. projectcensored.org In the first part of the program, Eleanor Goldfield speaks with journalist and analyst Ben Norton about the ongoing proxy war between Russia and NATO happening in Ukraine, the US' bludgeoning of multiple peace deals, and the ultimately pointless struggle against a multipolar world. Ben also highlights the recent media…
(2024-07-08). 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, (…) | – | /…
(2024-07-08). Dark clouds over Europe with a few sunny patches. cadtm.org
(2024-07-08). France: Macron's gamble. cadtm.org
(2024-07-08). France: With the New Popular Front against the deadly fascist threat! cadtm.org
(2024-07-08). In Finland, the Left Alliance Just Trounced the Far Right. cadtm.org
(2024-07-08). We Need a New Political Vocabulary. counterpunch.org 
The July 4 landslide defeat of the neoliberal pro-war British Conservatives by the neoliberal pro-war Labour Party poses the question of just what the media mean when they describe the elections and political alignments throughout Europe in terms of center-right and center-left traditional parties challenged by nationalist neo-fascists. Political differences between Europe's centrist parties are
(2024-07-08). Democracy Now! 2024-07-08 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 08, 2024; As Labour Wins in U.K., Party's Ex-Leader Jeremy Corbyn Wins as Independent in Revolt over Gaza Policy; "Wide But Thin Mandate": Why U.K. Labour Party's Landslide Is on Shaky Ground; "The Whole Country of France Has Won": Far Right Blocked from Power as Left Surges; Iran's New Reformist President Promises More Freedom, Better Relations with the West | Headlines for July 08, 2024; As Labour Wins in U.K., Party's Ex-Leader Jeremy Corbyn Wins as Independent in Revolt over Gaza Policy; "Wide But Thin Mandate": Why U.K. Labour Party…
(2024-07-08). French voters deliver a win for the left, a blow for Le Pen and a hung parliament. geo.tv 
Supporters of French far-left opposition party La France Insoumise react after partial results in the second round of the early French parliamentary elections at Place Stalingrad in Paris, France, July 7, 2024. — ReutersPollsters see leftist alliance first with up to 198 seats.Macron's…
(2024-07-08). "Turkey has to face its mistakes in Syria." Interview with Aydin Sezer. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-08). Selected Articles: De-Banking Political Opponents: After Leftist Lobbying, German Bank Kills "Anti-Globalist Opposition AfD Donation Account. globalresearch.ca 
By Canada yesterday; Germany today; the whole of the West tomorrow. It's only a matter of time until de-banking political …
(2024-07-08). Gamers from the Russian regions spend hours playing Tetris to win international tournaments. globalvoices.org 
Tetris is 40 this year, but the Russian Tetris community is fairly newGlobal Voices Photo by Tom Tang on Unsplash. Used under an Unsplash…
(2024-07-08). Serbia bans festival that enabled collaboration between artists from Serbia and Kosovo. globalvoices.org 
(2024-07-08). The end of omnipotence. indybay.org Russia is ready to start peace talks with Ukraine. ..What has been missing is the West's willingness to accept Ukraine's neutrality… As soon as the West is willing to recognize an end to its accustomed omnipotence, the global South — as was clearly evident in Astana — will be ready to engage in what would then be promising mediation efforts.
(2024-07-08). Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis. indybay.org Interview with Dave Maass, author of the new graphic novel "Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis" based on a suppressed opera written in 1943 by Peter Kien and Viktor Ullmann, two prisoners at the Terezín Nazi concentration camp in Czechoslovakia. The authors did not live to see their masterpiece performed. Dave Maass is also investigations director at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. This interview was originally broadcast on "Transformation Highway" with John Malkin on KZSC 88.1 FM / kzsc.org at the University of California Santa Cruz.
(2024-07-08). Big Win for Left Coalition in France. indybay.org Paris goes wild as New Popular Front triumphs in French legislative elections. Rejection of fascist right unites left and center and just about everyone else…
(2024-07-08). On the streets of Paris, French youth celebrate New Popular Front victory. peoplesworld.org 
PARIS—"I don't dare believe it!" "That's my France!" "It looks so beautiful!" It's eight o'clock on Sunday evening at the Place de la République, in Paris. The first elections projections have just been released. The left-wing New Popular Front alliance is in the lead, and the far-right National Rally is trailing in third. On the …
(2024-07-08). France proved the popular front strategy is the way to beat fascism. peoplesworld.org 
Georgi Dimitrov would be smiling this morning in Marxist heaven, if such a thing existed. The Bulgarian Communist is credited with introducing the "people's front" (or popular front) strategy of uniting labor, left, progressive, and centrist forces to block fascism back in 1935, and France — the first country to elect a popular front government …
(2024-07-08). African entity and EU addressed crisis in Sudan and regional security. plenglish.com Djibouti, July 8 (Prensa Latina) The executive secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority for Development, Workneh Gebeyehu, spoke today with the High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Policy, Josep Borrell, about the conflict in Sudan and security regional.
(2024-07-08). German Chancellor shows relief after election results in France. plenglish.com Berlin, Jul 8 (Prensa Latina) The German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, said he was "relieved" by the failure of the Eurosceptic extreme right in the early elections held in France.
(2024-07-08). Hungary expects peace plan to be developed with opposing parties. plenglish.com Budapest, Jul 8 (Prensa Latina) Hungary believes that a specific peace plan for Ukraine must be developed along with the parties to the conflict, Gergely Gulyas, chief of the Hungarian premier's office, affirmed at a press briefing on Monday.
(2024-07-08). 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.
(2024-07-08). Final result still uncertain as far right leads France election, exit polls show. presstv.ir France's far-right National Rally party emerges ahead in the first round of parliamentary elections.
(2024-07-08). Clashes in France after leftists' surprise election win. presstv.ir Violence has erupted in France after a left-wing coalition won the most seats in the country's parliamentary elections.
(2024-07-08). Mass evacuation in northern Iraq as Turkish forces cross border, mount incursion. presstv.ir Turkish forces move 15 kilometers into the Iraqi Kurdistan region under the pretext of fighting the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group.
(2024-07-08). Russian military vessels dock in Venezuela. presstv.ir Russian military vessels arrive in Venezuela shortly after visiting Cuba.
(2024-07-08). India's Modi in Russia, asserts two sides seek stable, peaceful region. presstv.ir India's prime minister began a two-day visit to Moscow to discuss the promotion of mutual relations with the Russian president.
(2024-07-08). PM Modi leaves for Russia; know what's on agenda. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Moscow for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit on Monday at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. This 2-day visit is Modi's first to Russia since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022. His most recent visit to Russia was in 2019 when he attended an economic conclave in Vladivostok.
(2024-07-08). PM Modi arrives in Moscow for summit talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: After arriving in Moscow on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day state visit to Russia, followed by an Austrian visit. When the prime minister arrived at the Moscow airport, he was met with a guard of honour. | Denis Manturov, Russia's first deputy prime minister (1st DPM), welcomed Modi. Manturov is the deputy prime minister's senior, having hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Russia during his visit. In the same vehicle, the first DPM Manturov will drive PM Modi from the airport to the hotel.
(2024-07-08). Russian missile strike hits Ukrainian children's hospital, claiming over 20 lives. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: On Monday, Russian missiles attacked a children's hospital in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, killing at least seven people. Meanwhile, another attack in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih claimed the lives of at least ten people.According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, the Russian bombardment of five Ukrainian cities with more than 40 missiles of various types damaged public infrastructure and residential complexes. | Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported that at least 20 people had died and about 50 had been injured in the nationwide assault that started on Monday morni…
(2024-07-08). Russia foils Ukraine bid to hijack Tu-22M3 strategic bomber, security service says. scmp.com The FSB said Ukraine wanted to recruit a Russian military pilot to fly and land the aircraft by offering a 'monetary reward and the provision of Italian citizenship'.
(2024-07-08). Germany's new austerity and war budget. wsws.org Although the exact figures will not be announced until July 17, one thing is already clear: It is an austerity and war budget that intensifies the government's anti-working class and militaristic agenda.
(2024-07-08). UK to demand Indian-owned Tata saves jobs at Wales steelworks, minister says. scmp.com Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said he and PM Keir Starmer have spoken to Tata over firm's plan to shut down blast furnaces at the plant — a move that puts 2,800 jobs at risk.
(2024-07-08). UEFA EURO 2024: Where the revenue comes from and where it goes. independent.co.ug 
UEFA EURO is not just one of the biggest competitions in football but in all of world sport, generating a significant amount of revenue. Where does that money come from, and how does UEFA invest as much as possible back into the game? COMMENT | UEFA.COM | Every four years, the eyes of the world turn …
(2024-07-08). Britain's Critical Overseas Military Bases RAF Akrotiri and Dhekelia and their Role in Modern Warfare. bylinetimes.com Despite losing much of its once prestigious empire, the United Kingdom continues to have considerable foreign influence. | Playing an instrumental role in critical military conflicts in the After an administration transfer to the Ottoman Empire in 1878, the UK gained a foothold in Cyprus, consolidating its hold over the region, and enabling plans to expand its influence throughout the Mid…
(2024-07-08). New PM Starmer promises to deliver for Scotland as he begins tour of UK nations. scmp.com Speaking in Edinburgh on Sunday, Starmer said he was seeking an 'immediate reset' of the relationship between the Westminster government and devolved nations.
(2024-07-08). Euro 2024: Netherlands overwhelms Turkey, England ends Swiss march to Semis. ummid.com The Netherlands completely overwhelmed Turkey whereas England ended Switzerland campaign to reach Euro Semi Finals and win the Euro Cup 2024 Saturday July 07, 2024.
(2024-07-08). France Rugby Fullback Melvyn Jaminet Suspended Over Racist Comment. devdiscourse.com France's national rugby fullback Melvyn Jaminet has been suspended from the team following a racist comment he posted on social media, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) announced on Sunday.
(2024-07-08). Special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia has advanced over past 10 years: PM Modi ahead of visit to Moscow. devdiscourse.com
(2024-07-08). French left says 'ready to govern' as country faces hung parliament. aljazeera.com After winning a plurality in National Assembly, France's left-wing coalition plans to name PM candidate this week.
(2024-07-08). France election: voters deliver a win for the left, a blow for Le Pen and a hung parliament. scmp.com France looks headed for political instability after a surprise win by a left-wing coalition in legislative election left no party able to claim the majority needed to govern.
(2024-07-08). UK's Starmer seeks 'reset' on tour of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales after victory. scmp.com Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to 'work constructively' with Scotland's nationalist government as he began a trip aimed at improving ties between London and the UK's devolved nations.
(2024-07-08). I look forward to reviewing all aspects of bilateral cooperation with my friend President Vladimir Putin: PM Modi on visit to Russia. devdiscourse.com
(2024-07-08). German police find body after fire incident near Nuremberg. scmp.com German police found the body of a man linked to a fire and a threat with a firearm after a major operation lasting several hours.
(2024-07-08). Euro 2024 Quarter Finals: Spain beat Germany, France rout Portugal to reach Semis. ummid.com Euro Cup 2024: Spain defeated Germany whereas France overthrew Portugal in the Euro 2024 Quarter Finals Friday July 05, 2024.
(2024-07-08). France Election: So Much Fear In Paris That Shops Boarded-Up; Riots Certain After Results. hindustantimes.com As France votes in the country's second round of parliamentary elections on July 7, business owners in the capital city of Paris are preparing for potential unrest. Shop owners in Paris covered their doors and windows with protective metal grates. Workers in Paris are occupied with using wooden panels to shield store windows from potential chaos on the Champs-Élysées. This came after the preliminary results of the first round prompted unrest and destruction in multiple locations. Watch…
(2024-07-08). Indian racing sensation Atiqa Mir shortlisted for Iron Dames Young Talents Initiative. ummid.com Indian racing sensation, Atiqa Mir (9), has been shortlisted for the first-ever selection process of the cult Switzerland-based all-women motorsports team Iron Dames's Young Talents initiative.
(2024-07-08). 'Trump-proof' Nato? As Biden falters, Europeans look to safeguard military alliance. scmp.com European leaders heading to Tuesday's Nato summit in Washington are confronting the prospect that the military alliance's most prominent critic may return to power.
(2024-07-08). Russia-North Korea pact is the price of China's 'strategic patience'. scmp.com As Russia peels away towards North Korea, China's naivety will cost dearly, not just for its own security but that of the world…
(2024-07-08). 2024 Elections: UK set for all time high number of Muslim MPs. ummid.com As the British nationals vote for the 2024 General Elections, reports from ground, and the latest survey reports and projections suggest that the new Parliament in the United Kingdom will have all time high number of Muslim MPs.
(2024-07-08). Austria is our steadfast and reliable partner, and we share ideals of democracy and pluralism: PM Modi on his upcoming trip to Austria. devdiscourse.com
(2024-07-08). I look forward to discussions to take our partnership to even greater heights in new areas: PM Modi on his upcoming trip to Austria. devdiscourse.com
(2024-07-08). 4mn Muslims, 1mn Hindus seek to assert as UK goes to polls Thursday. ummid.com As many as 4 million Muslims and 1 million Hindus seek to assert their political weight and importance as the United Kingdom goes to national elections Thursday July 04, 2024.
(2024-07-08). 2024 UK Elections: Muslim MPs improve tally, Check full list. ummid.com The highest ever number of Muslims have entered the United Kingdom Parliament, or House of Commons, after the 2024 General Elections polling for which was held on Thursday July 04 and results of which were announced on Friday July 05, 2024.
(2024-07-08). France election: left-wing coalition set for shock victory over Macron and Le Pen. scmp.com Le Pen's National Rally expected to come in third, with between 110 and 158 seats, while President Macron's centrist alliance is set to place second with 150 to 182.
(2024-07-08). Georgia : Serious deterioration of the situation of human rights defenders. fidh.org In recent years, human rights defenders in Georgia have faced escalating threats and violence, exacerbated by hostile rhetoric from the government and high-ranking officials in the country. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) and the Human Rights Center denounce the worsening conditions for civil society in Georgia and call on the authorities to ensure effective, timely, and objective investigations into attacks against human rights defenders and to put (…) | – |
(2024-07-08). France in Limbo as Parliamentary Elections End in Stalemate, Threatening Political Gridlock. themedialine.org 
(2024-07-08). Indian players dominate Uganda Para-Badminton International 2024. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Indian players dominated the Uganda Para-Badminton International 2024 held here from July 2-7. India's Jatin Azad defeated Ibrahim Aliyev of Azerbaijan 21-14, 21-16 in the men's singles SU5 final, while Arati Janoba Patil of India won over her compatriot Latika Latika 21-16, 21-15 in the women's singles SU5 final. Nigeria's …
(2024-07-08). Hungary: Joint statement in solidarity with Transparency International Hungary and Átlátszó. fidh.org
(2024-07-08). Clashes break out in France following left's surprise election win. scmp.com Serious riots and clashes broke out at rallies in Paris and other cities following the second round of the French parliamentary elections.
(2024-07-08). Can you 'Trump-proof' Nato? As Biden falters, Europeans look to safeguard military alliance. scmp.com European leaders heading to Tuesday's Nato summit in Washington are confronting prospect that military alliance's most prominent critic may return to power.
(2024-07-08). Who is Jean-Luc Melenchon? French leftist leader defiant after victory. scmp.com It did not take Jean-Luc Melenchon long to seize the moment after initial poll indications of the French legislative vote showed the leftist New Popular Front was headed to a shock victory.
(2024-07-08). Farmers and EU face off over bogs, Ireland's largest carbon store. grist.org 
On Ireland's wet and windy Achill Island, local sheep farmer Stephen Gavin, 64, has been harvesting peat from the wetlands near his home since April. The unmistakable smell of the bog's sweet earthiness hangs in the air as Gavin cuts rectangular sods of peat from the wetland that squelches beneath his feet. Gavin started cutting turf — the Irish term for the carbon-rich earth taken from bogs — with his parents when he was 12 years old. Stacked, piled, and dried outside when the weather is warm, the sods will fuel his home's fire for the following year, just as they did for generations before him.
(2024-07-08). 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 "Ukraine peace summit" in Switzerland was attended by about 100 delegations, however its joint communique largely reflected the position of western countries and their allies. Some participants refused to sign the final document or revoked their signature. According to AlJazeera, major Global South nations cited Russia's absence or Israel's presence as reasons for not accepting the communique.
A remarkable event took place in Vienna, Austria, June 18 that marked a new step for anti-fascist organizations. The Mauthausen Oath was read out publicly at the memorial on Morzinplatz. For the first time the Oath's message was that the slogan "Never again" must apply to everyone, including the Palestinian . . . | 
Germany has dispatched the deputy chief of its intelligence service to Lebanon to meet with Hezbollah, days after According to Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, which is close to Hezbollah, the German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) Deputy Director Ole Diehl met Hezbollah's second in command Sheikh Naim Qassem in Beirut's southern suburbs on 29 June. Berlin and Hezbollah n…
Gaza's "The hospital staff and the patients decided to already evacuate themselves," said…
An Israeli minister has welcomed French far-right leader Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister 
The Summit starts with Belarus' official accession to the SCO…
A discussion on the global ramifications of Putin's effort to erase Ukraine's right to self-determination and the challenges it pose to those seeking to solidarize with victims of imperialism.
It may be time to think the unthinkable: all the signs are pointing to the West preparing to launch a proper war in Europe. Once started it could bring, for the first time in living memory, millions of Western civilians into uniform and see the cities of the West attacked. Preposterous? Jumping the Shark? Listen to what the leaders in the West are saying. The time to stop the madness is now, not once the elites drive us into the abyss and civilians are stripped of all rights to oppose.
At least two people were injured on Tuesday in a suspected According to a statement by Sulaimaniyah-based security forces (locally known as "Asayish"), an investigation into the incident is underway, with the cause of the b…
On 29 June 2014, the Islamic State (IS) At its height, the group controlled an area half the size of the United Kingdom and attracted tens of thousands of fighters from around the world. | Its rule was characterised by extrem…
Despite an uninspiring group stage and a last-gasp win against Slovakia in the round of 16, the England football team has reached the quarter-final of Euro 2024. | Yet the spectre of racial scapegoating continues to loom large over England's black football players. The The three black players were subjected to heinous online racial abu…
In Afrin, northwest Syria, four protestors were killed and more than 20 others injured on Monday during clashes between armed demonstrators and Turkish forces, according to reports from the UK…