(2024-07-20). Obituary] Michael Mosley. thelancet.com Doctor, author, and television and radio presenter. Born on March 22, 1957, in Kolkata, India, he died of natural causes on June 9, 2024, in Symi, Greece, aged 67 years.
(2024-07-20). EU pledges $435M to prevent Palestinian Authority collapse. newarab.com 
The European Commission
(2024-07-20). Turkey to send navy to Somalia after agreeing oil and gas search. newarab.com 
Turkey is set to send President Tayyip Erdogan submitted a motion to the Turkish parliament late on Friday, seeking authorisation for the deployment of Turkish military to Somalia including the country's territorial waters, state-run Anadolu Agency reported. | The move came a day after the Turkish energy ministry announced that Turkey will send an exploration v…
(2024-07-20). Relief for France's immigrant communities after far right defeat. newarab.com 
(2024-07-20). France: Thanks to a massive mobilization of the Left the Far Right cannot control the government. cadtm.org
(2024-07-20). France: Macron's gamble. cadtm.org
(2024-07-20). In Finland, the Left Alliance Just Trounced the Far Right. cadtm.org
(2024-07-20). 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, (…) | – | /…
(2024-07-20). Dark clouds over Europe with a few sunny patches. cadtm.org
(2024-07-20). What's the average temperature of UK's warmest town this summer. geo.tv 
This image shows an aerial view of Ipswich, Suffolk, UK. — UnsplashWhile countries around the world are experiencing extreme temperatures, the United Kingdom is also experiencing a mini heatwave with parts of the country set to hit around 30°C.Many UK residents are looking…
(2024-07-20). In phone call with Zelensky, Trump pledges to end Ukraine war. geo.tv 
US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. —AFP/Reuters Trump pledged to end war pitting Kyiv against Moscow through talks.Zelenskiy congratulates Trump on becoming Republican nominee.He expresses thanks for US military assistance.
(2024-07-20). ICRC and European Union continue successful IHL training series. icrc.org
(2024-07-20). Azerbaijan: Family receives remains of missing loved one, honours with a burial after 30 years. icrc.org
(2024-07-20). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org
(2024-07-20). Turkey and Cyprus remain divided 50 years after island split. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey and Cyprus remain divided 50 years after island split | Turkey said 'no point' in continuing negotiations, while Cyprus said reunification was the only way | | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seen leaving a military ceremony commemorating 50 years since the spli…
(2024-07-20). Up and Coming for the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence in Asia-Pacific. pressenza.com 
The monthly interchange among the 3rd World March organizing teams and supporters in the Asia-Pacific— India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Philippines, and friends from Australia and Europe— was held on July 14, 2024. 19-20 participants attended. Rafael de La Rubia, founder of World without Wars and Violence, promoter of the 1st, 2nd, and the upcoming 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence, and Antonio Carvallo, English translator, were on hand to share some of the latest developments worldwide. It was a lively affair. Activities being done and plans for the coming days were shared by the…
(2024-07-20). 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.
(2024-07-20). 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.
(2024-07-20). 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.
(2024-07-20). 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.
(2024-07-20). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 876. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 876th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-07-20). Ukraine war will end in surrender. strategic-culture.su 
And there won't be any negotiations with Zelensky when the Ukrainian army collapses and a replacement government is installed | By Stephen BRYEN | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , , and . | Contac…
(2024-07-20). Trump Shot For 'Pro-Peace' Stand On Ukraine: EU Leader; Zelensky Rival Vindicated? | US Election. hindustantimes.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has reacted to the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump on July 19. Speaking with Kossuth radio station, Orban said that Trump was attacked by 'pro-war' forces. He also spoke about Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico, who was hit by four bullets from point-blank range on May 15. Watch…
(2024-07-20). Vance. He wants (?) peace with Russia, more wars in the Middle and the Far East. defenddemocracy.press Trump's VP Pick Vance Says Iran Needs To Be 'Punched Hard' The Ohio senator also said he believes Trump will bring the Ukraine war to an end so the US can focus on China, which he labeled the 'biggest threat' July 16, 2024 Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) took a hawkish tone toward Iran in an …
(2024-07-20). Top US officials slam China over its 'wrong direction' helping Russia fight Ukraine. scmp.com More sanctions coming to 'tighten the screws' on Beijing if it does not reconsider its supplying Moscow with material aid in war effort.
(2024-07-20). Russia Says 'Let's Be Realistic' About Chances of Trump Ending Ukraine War. defenddemocracy.press The Russian Foreign Ministry noted Trump's comments about ending the war and Vance saying the US needs to focus on China July 18, 2024 On Thursday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said she noted comments from former President Donald Trump and his running mate J.D. Vance about ending the war in Ukraine but said …
(2024-07-20). Donald Trump says spoke with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, pledges to 'end the war'. scmp.com Zelensky congratulated Trump on becoming the Republican US presidential nominee and expressed thanks for US military aid.
(2024-07-20). Odessa Leads Violent Resistance to Mobilization as Poll Shows Ukrainians' Sympathy for Draft Dodgers. defenddemocracy.press Jul 19, 2024 The southwestern Black Sea port city of Odessa is rapidly becoming the center of resistance to Kiev's increasingly chaotic efforts to scoop up more souls for the war effort. Meanwhile, new polling and statistics released this week reveal that support for draft dodgers is growing across Ukraine, particularly its western regions. On …
(2024-07-20). Von der Leyen's re-election consolidates Europe's shift to the right. aljazeera.com The German technocrat's second term will focus on business, conservative values and security threats.
(2024-07-20). China wants to engage with Europe. Are Brussels and London listening? scmp.com Amid deteriorating relations with European governments, Beijing must clarify its positions and help set up an equitable power balance.
(2024-07-20). Journalist Giulia Cortese fined US$5,500 for mocking Italy PM Giorgia Meloni's height. scmp.com A judge ruled that social media posts targeting the premier — who is between 1.58 and 1.63 metres tall — amounted to 'body shaming'.
(2024-07-20). Belarus: Three years after their arbitrary arrest, Viasna members must be immediately released. fidh.org
(2024-07-20). Talking About A Revolution. defenddemocracy.press An elegant Trotskyist, Michael Pablo grew up in Greece to become an urbane revolutionary, who made his presence felt at many of the most significant uprisings of the 20th century in an attempt to build what he called self-managed socialism. Partnered by his dynamic and fearless wife Elli Dyovoumoti, Pablo was often in great danger, …
(2024-07-20). Tech outage disrupts global businesses, services. independent.co.ug 
GENEVA, Switzerland | Xinhua | A widespread technology outage on Friday grounded flights, disrupted banking operations, and took media outlets off the air, highlighting the global dependence on a few key software providers. CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm at the heart of the global outage, identified a defect in its Falcon software update as the cause but …
(2024-07-20). 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.
(2024-07-20). Lavrov on avoiding WWIII. defenddemocracy.press Jul 17, 2024 Condemning U.S. exceptionalism, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov laid out to the Security Council how the world can overcome U.S.-led aggression to find peaceful co-existence in a multilateral world. "Let's face it: not all countries represented in this chamber recognise the key principle of the U.N. Charter which is the sovereign equality …
(2024-07-20). European Parliament must defend democracy under threat. fidh.org
(2024-07-20). Journalist Giulia Cortese fined US$5,500 for mocking Italy PM Giorgia Meloni's height. scmp.com A judge ruled that social media posts targeting the premier amounted to 'body shaming'.
(2024-07-20). For China, EU ties looking rocky after re-election of hawkish Ursula von der Leyen. scmp.com German's wider-than-expected win in European Parliament, plus other bloc leaders' dim standing, paves way for tough policies towards Beijing.
(2024-07-20). Turkey's Erdogan, Cyprus president see different paths for divided island. aljazeera.com Turkish leader says he sees no point in UN-led talks as Christodoulides declares reunification is the only way forward.
(2024-07-20). What is CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity giant behind the global IT outage? scmp.com The company is known for building software defences for the cloud computing age and exposing Russian and North Korean threats.
(2024-07-20). Iran capable of producing fissile material for nuclear weapon in '1 or 2 weeks', Blinken says. scmp.com Though new leader Pezeshkian favours reviving a 2015 nuclear deal, Blinken says Tehran's atomic activities are 'actually moving forward'.
(2024-07-20). Trump and Vance's 'America first': hawkish on China, more flexible on Russia. scmp.com The Republican ticket for the US presidential election seems intent on shifting US foreign policy from Europe to Asia, analysts say.
(2024-07-20). Russia: Oleg Orlov's appeal rejected. fidh.org
(2024-07-20). Pour un soulèvement antifasciste. defenddemocracy.press 1 — Le péril néo-fasciste est réel Partout en Europe et dans le monde, des partis néo-fascistes s'emparent du pouvoir. Partout dans la société leurs idées xénophobes et autoritaires se répandent. Pourtant, pas question de banaliser ce qui nous arrive. Pas question de normaliser un parti fondé par des SS et des partisans de l'Algérie …
(2024-07-20). 3 steps China can take to fix ties with European countries. scmp.com Amid deteriorating relations with European governments, Beijing must clarify its positions and help set up an equitable power balance.
(2024-07-20). 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.
(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). Top US commander calls for more powerful response to Houthi attacks: Report. middleeasteye.net 
Top US commander calls for more powerful response to Houthi attacks: Report | Letter comes after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman lobbied Russian President Vladimir Putin against arming Houthis with cruise missiles | | Supporters of Yemen's Houthis in Sanaa, on 24 June 2024 (Mohammed Huwais/AF…
(2024-07-19). Turkey moves to deploy navy to Somali waters after new defence deal. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey moves to deploy navy to Somali waters after new defence deal | Erdogan is seeking authorisation for troop deployment to Somali territorial waters as Ankara set to conduct maritime exploration activities there | | Turkish naval forces warship sails during a military naval parade on Bosph…
(2024-07-19). US shrugs off Baghdad's bid to broker Turkey-Syria talks. middleeasteye.net 
US shrugs off Baghdad's bid to broker Turkey-Syria talks | US officials paid lip service to Turkey and Syria reconciliation in their meeting with Iraq's top diplomat, putting more pressure on Kurdish-led SDF | | US soldiers patrol an area in town of Tal Hamis, southeast of Qameshli in Syria…
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…
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 
Russia might arm Yemen's Houthi rebels with advanced anti-ship missiles in response to 
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 …
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 …