(2026-07-11). 'Bomb Iran': Donald Trump says he left instructions if Tehran assassinates him. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump has said he has already given instructions for a massive military strike on Iran if the country ever succeeds in assassinating him. He warned that Iran would be bombed in a way "they've never seen before." | In an interview with the New York Post, Trump said Iran has wanted to kill him for years but clarified that there is no new intelligence suggesting an assassination attempt is about to happen. His comments came after reports claimed Israel had shared intelligence about an alleged Iranian plot against him. Trump dismissed those reports, saying there was no new threat.
(2026-07-11). Israel's statements against Cuba at the UN are totally unacceptable. radiohc.cu Cuba's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ernesto Soberón, has strongly condemned as unfounded and unacceptable the statements made by the Israeli delegation to that organization against his country. | Exercising his right of reply before the UN General Assembly (UNGA), the Cuban representative stated that it is, at the very least, shameless for the Israeli representative to attempt to portray himself as a critic of Cuba. | Ernesto Soberón recalled that the government of Benjamin Netanyahu faces unprecedented condemnation from the international community for the genocide and the grave violations of I…
(2026-07-11). Who is Riddhi Chauhan? Indian-American teen commands 300 US Navy cadets. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A 17-year-old student from New York, Riddhi Chauhan, has become the Battalion Commanding Officer of her school's Navy Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NJROTC) unit, the highest student leadership position in the programme. She now leads nearly 300 fellow cadets at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens. | Four days a week, Riddhi reaches school before 7 am to conduct drill practice before beginning her regular classes. Along with her studies, she manages battalion operations, training and the welfare of cadets. | The NJROTC is a US Navy-backed leadership programme in American high schoo…
(2026-07-11). The mass layoffs in Germany's auto industry and the global war on jobs. wsws.org Germany, Europe's largest economy and manufacturing center, is at the crest of a global layoff wave that must be opposed by an international offensive by the working class to save jobs.
(2026-07-11). ICE killer remains free as witnesses to Houston shooting are held in immigrant prison. wsws.org Eyewitness testimony and surveillance footage show Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and his co-workers being pursued, cut off and surrounded by unmarked vehicles that gave no clear indication they belonged to federal agents.
(2026-07-11). German government declares war on the working class with radical austerity reforms. wsws.org To finance rearmament and war, and to further enrich the wealthy, the government is condemning working people to longer working hours for less money and is abandoning the needy, the sick, the elderly and refugees to their fate.
(2026-07-11). Berlin's CDU-SPD government turns German capital into a centre of war production. wsws.org Behind the backs of the population and under the banner of "innovation," Berlin's CDU-SPD government is transforming the German capital into a centre of arms production, drone development and military research.
(2026-07-11). Inmates face torture after prison riots in Sri Lanka. wsws.org Following the massacre at Negombo Prison, in which 28 people were killed, two more prisoners have died in unexplained circumstances after being transferred to other facilities.
(2026-07-11). USPS maintenance technician removed from Minnesota facility for demanding cleanup of human feces. wsws.org A Minnesota USPS maintenance technician was removed from the St. Paul Processing and Distribution Center by police and referred for a psychiatric evaluation after demanding that management clean human feces from mail-sorting equipment.
(2026-07-11). Australia: Union resumes secret negotiations to prepare another sellout of Victorian educators. wsws.org The Australian Education Union is trying to reverse the mass "no" vote against its sellout agreement and impose the same betrayal in violation of the sentiments of educators.
(2026-07-11). Thai rice farmers leave fields idle amid deepening rural crisis. wsws.org Farmers are being hit from all sides: sharply higher costs for fuel, fertiliser, irrigation, harvesting and transport, and falling rice prices caused by global oversupply and cheaper competitors.
(2026-07-11). Lula government officially acknowledges threat of US military aggression against Brazil. wsws.org Brazil's Foreign Ministry acknowledges the threat of a US military intervention, amid the intensification of Trump's imperialist offensive against Latin America.
(2026-07-11). Australia: Workers and students speak out against Labor's assault on disability support. wsws.org Labor's $38 billion cut to disability services—part of a broader austerity agenda funding war over human need—has provoked widespread opposition from recipients, families and workers.
(2026-07-11). University of Michigan students, faculty, staff, alumni issue open letter defending U-Mich Eight. wsws.org Over 260 members of the University of Michigan community have signed an open letter condemning the federal prosecution of eight pro-Palestinian activists as a political assault on free speech.
(2026-07-11). As US strikes intensify, Trump says the Iran ceasefire is "over" wsws.org Speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara this week, President Trump said of the ceasefire with Iran, "To me, I think it's over. I don't want to deal with them. They're scum." This was followed by an announcement of a temporary pause in military action and then still more intense strikes.
(2026-07-11). Canada announces its largest ever military procurement to purchase 12 German-made attack submarines. wsws.org The submarine purchase is not just Canada's most expensive ever military procurement. Ottawa is using it is a means to embed itself in Europe's own massive rearmament program and strengthen their war alliance against Russia.
(2026-07-11). 28 killed in shoe factory fire in China. wsws.org Huiteng Footwear, which operated the factory, is just one of more than 5,000 shoe manufacturers employing over half a million workers in the coastal city of Jinjiang, often described as China's "shoe capital."
(2026-07-10). Right to breathe: Unfiltered messages from Gaza. peoplesworld.org 
I recently had the chance to send a message to the president of Ireland, Her Excellency Catherine Connolly. President Connolly is a vocal supporter of Palestine and remains one of the few European heads of state to explicitly accuse Israel of carrying out a genocide in Gaza. She has a long history of this advocacy; …
(2026-07-10). Chris Hedges Report: What Happens 'When the World Sleeps'? popularresistance.org Francesca Albanese, the special rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories comprising the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem, is one of the singular most courageous voices against the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the savage repression meted out to Palestinians in the West Bank. Her detailed UN reports have been fearless examinations of the machinery of apartheid and genocide and Israel's disregard for international humanitarian law. She has been viciously attacked. The Trump administration ordered the U.S. Department of Treasury to classify her as a "specially designated national", cutting her off from t…
(2026-07-10). Israel bans Jerusalem's grand mufti from Al-Aqsa Mosque for one week. aljazeera.com The incident is the latest in a pattern of Israeli measures in the occupied territory since the Gaza genocide began.
(2026-07-10). More LNG tankers resume Hormuz transit despite tensions. moderndiplomacy.eu More liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers have resumed sailing through the Strait of Hormuz despite renewed military tensions in the Gulf, while Japan said most of its commercial vessels have safely exited the region following attacks on shipping earlier this week. The increase in vessel movements suggests shipping companies are cautiously returning to one of …
(2026-07-10). Hormuz traffic slumps as US, Iran trade strikes. al-monitor.com Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply since Wednesday, especially through the UN-backed Omani route, analysts said, after vessels were attacked earlier this week and as the United States and Iran traded renewed strikes. | The southern Omani route, used in past weeks by many vessels not linked to Iran, has been largely avoided since Wednesday.
(2026-07-10). As Iran lays Ali Khamenei to rest, Netanyahu issues brutal warning to Mojtaba Khamenei. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that "the war has not yet ended" while addressing a military graduation ceremony, stressing Israel's readiness for future threats and unveiling plans to boost defense spending over the next decade. Netanyahu reiterated that Israel would prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and highlighted recent military operations against Iranian targets. Defense Minister Israel Katz also said the Israeli military remains prepared to resume operations if necessary, including potential strikes on Iran. Watch the full, uncut speeches from Netanyahu and Katz as they outline…
(2026-07-10). After US warship failures in Iran war, China exposes Trump's Navy's 3 weaknesses: Taiwan war prep. hindustantimes.com As the Iran war theater flickers back to life, Chinese analysts are spotlighting fires, electrical faults and propulsion failures on U.S. warships near the region. Drawing on reports about Ford, Zumwalt, Eisenhower and Higgins, this video breaks down claims of "crippled" systems, strained maintenance — and why Beijing thinks it widens its window on Taiwan.
(2026-07-10). Trump bombs Iran for third day amid Khamenei funeral. wsws.org The Trump administration continued its bombing of Iran for a third day on Thursday, striking the rail lines to Mashhad as mourners buried Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader assassinated by US and Israeli forces on the first day of the war.
(2026-07-10). Israel Says Iran Wants Trump Dead: Why Didn't the US Discover It First? thinktank.pk As tensions between the United States and Iran once again reach dangerous levels, a new intelligence claim has added another layer of geopolitical intrigue. According to multiple American media reports, Israel has shared intelligence with Washington alleging that Iran has developed a "specific" plan to assassinate US President Donald Trump. The reports surfaced shortly after …
(2026-07-10). F-22 Raptors Arrive In England After Deployment To Israel For Iran War. twz.com 
The F-22s are part of a larger retrograde of airpower out of the CENTCOM region while at the same time the prospects of renewed fighting grow.
(2026-07-10). Renewed Gulf Hostilities, Elevated Regional and Global Uncertainty. juancole.com Singapore (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — | Renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and Israel's continuing military campaigns reflect rising risks of a wider Middle East conflict and elevated energy and food crises internationally. | The United States and Iran traded new attacks overnight into Thursday, intensifying an exchange that has threatened the collapse of their agreement to end the war. According to President Trump, the ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran was The…
(2026-07-10). The historic funeral ended… Big Iranian slap to America's in the way. thealtworld.com What does the Jordanian army's claim of intercepting eight Iranian missiles bound for Tel Aviv mean? | When Mr Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament and head of the negotiation delegation, repeatedly stated that his country does not trust the United States and its president because they do not honour their commitments and are characterised by deception and treachery, he was never far from the truth. Here is US President Donald Trump, less than a month after the war ended and the implementation of the memorandum of understanding began, resuming aggressive strikes on Iranian targets that have re…
(2026-07-10). In south Lebanon's Ghandouriyeh, residents reject 'pilot zone'. newarab.com 
Two scenes encapsulate the reality in the southern Lebanese town of Ghandouriyeh today.
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(2026-07-10). How dare you 'Bibi' Netanyahu speak for us, Lebanese Christians. newarab.com 
The territory Israel has occupied in southern Lebanon since 2 March includes several Christian villages. Additional Christian villages within the security zone declared by Israel have been eradicated through deliberate demolitions. Since the war began, these surviving Christian villages have been under siege. They have endured Israeli shelling, airstrikes, displacement, and infrastructure damage, yet most have remained inhabited despite numerous Israeli evacuation orders. | Many residents chose to stay in their villages to protect their homes, churches, and farmland, despite harsh conditions. They are barred from…
(2026-07-10). Israeli drones strike Lebanon despite US-brokered framework deal. aljazeera.com The latest strikes reportedly injure two, as Amnesty urges probe into earlier Israeli attacks which killed 24 civilians.
(2026-07-10). Lebanon readies pilot zones, presses for Israeli withdrawal. newarab.com 
According to a statement from the Lebanese presidency, the meeting at Baabda Palace focused on several topics, particularly the situation in the sout…
(2026-07-10). Andy Burnham apology for Labour stance on Gaza: Is UK's position shifting? aljazeera.com Likely incoming UK PM hints at policy shifts towards Israel's genocidal war on Gaza. But analysts are wary.
(2026-07-10). Even as ceasefire frays, Trump and Iran shy away from full war. al-monitor.com The United States and Iran are escalating their tit-for-tat strikes, posing the biggest threat yet to their framework deal.
(2026-07-10). International manifesto against military aggression against Cuba presented. radiohc.cu In the context of Cuba's participation in the United Nations General Assembly on July 7, the manifesto "No to Military Aggression Against Cuba. International Manifesto Against the Advance of Fascism in Latin America" was presented this Thursday in Mexico City, supported by 8,840 signatures from 58 countries. | According to the Cuban Foreign Ministry, via its WhatsApp channel, the document and call for signatures denounces the warmongering escalation of the United States government, headed by Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and warns that the economic, com…
(2026-07-10). Cuban president highlights victory at the United Nations. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel highlighted the victory of diplomacy at the United Nations, where the world again overwhelmingly called for an end to the US blockade against the island. | The president received Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez early Friday morning following the historic session of the United Nations General Assembly, according to the website of the Presidency of the Republic. | According to the report, at Havana's José Martí International Airport, and accompanied by First Deputy Foreign Minister Gerardo Peñalver, the head of state welcomed the head of Cuban diplomacy. | Díaz-Canel described the…
(2026-07-10). China urges U.S. to lift blockade, sanctions against Cuba. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Thursday said that the U.S. needs to heed the call for justice from the international community, and immediately lift its blockade, sanctions and any forms of coercion, pressuring and military threat against Cuba.
(2026-07-10). Five Years On, Hundreds of Cuban Protesters Still Behind Bars. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Riot police walk the streets after a demonstration against the government of President Miguel Diaz-Canel in Arroyo Naranjo Municipality, Havana, Cuba, on July 12, 2021. | © 2021 Yamil Lage/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-07-10). Comicomment | No incubator for the demon of militarism. ecns.cn Japan's military-industrial complex is dangerous not simply because it produces weapons, but because it creates the very demand for them. It does not merely serve military expansion—it actively fuels it. Once this self-reinforcing cycle of interests takes hold, it could propel Japan further down the path of remilitarization.
(2026-07-10). Cuba: A center for science and soul is born. wibailoutpeople.org 
Medical center inauguration. Photo: Estudios Revolución…
(2026-07-10). Cuban foreign minister explains the damages of the U.S. blockade to UN secretary-general. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla has met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, a meeting during which he explained the daily realities faced by the Cuban people due to unilateral US coercive measures. | Bruno Rodríguez denounced to Guterres the consequences of the strangulation policy pursued by the United States government, characterized by a criminal energy blockade, the tightening of the embargo, and the application of secondary sanctions. | The exchange with Guterres took place during the Cuban official's visit to the United States for the United Nations General Assembly debat…
(2010-07-26). Cuba: 'The blockade suffocates and kills silently'. links.org.au 
Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla on the necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba.
(2026-07-10). Chasing Wildlife: From the Golden Toad to Giant Elephants. whyy.org Many adventurers and researchers feel the call of the wild — a force tugging them to explore, climb distant mountains, venture into faraway forests, and discover or rediscover something: a creature, a place, some new clue. On this episode: Adventures in the Wild, featuring the mythical golden toad, raging elephants, and poisonous snakes. | In India, tea gardens often attract wild herds of Asian elephants, causing wildlife to clash with civilization. (Avijan Saha)…
(2026-07-10). The search for Gaza's missing brings heartbreak and closure for loved ones. aljazeera.com Thousands of bodies remain trapped under the rubble of their homes in Gaza, with retrieval a long and difficult task.
(2026-07-10). Israel-linked AWS cloud 'runs Sainsbury's facial recognition AI'. newarab.com 
As UK retailers rapidly expand facial recognition technology across hundreds of UK supermarkets to tackle shoplifting, campaigners are warning that shoppers' biometric data could be entangled with the same Amazon cloud infrastructure used by the Israeli military in its war on Gaza as well as state surveillance actors. | One of the retailers adopting the technology is Sainsbury's, the UK's second-largest supermarket chain, which is accelerating its rollout of
(2026-07-10). Remains of Gaza doctor finally recovered two years after killing. newarab.com 
(2026-07-10). Chickenpox, scabies and more: Gaza's children battle their skin. newarab.com 
For six-year-old Yahya Abu Nassira, As temperatures soar, the tent traps the heat like an ov…
(2026-07-10). Degree but no job: The battle against unemployment in Gaza. aljazeera.com Gaza's young graduates face sky-high unemployment as Israel's war devastates job market.
(2026-07-10). 2026 War Abolisher Awards Announced, Event Scheduled. worldbeyondwar.org 
By World BEYOND War, July 10, 2026 | The 2026 War Abolisher Awards Will Be Presented to | No Foreign Bases in Ecuador, | Mazin Qumsiyeh and Jessie Chang Qumsiyeh, | The Directors of Earth's Greatest Enemy, | Palestine Action, | Flotillas to Gaza. | The global peace organization World BEYOND War has announced the awardees for its sixth annual War Abolisher Awards. The awardees will accept their awards in an online event on July 24. The event is free and open to the media and the public. Those wishing t…
(2026-07-10). likely next PM, Andy Burnham, says he wants to put more pressure on Israel. al-monitor.com LONDON, July 9 (Reuters) – Andy Burnham, who is expected to be named as Britain's new prime minister later this month, wants to exert more pressure on the Israeli government over its actions in Gaza, the Guardian reported on Thursday.In an interview with the newspaper, Burnham was critical of how current Prime Minister Keir Starmer had initially reacted to Israel's military campaign in Gaza in October 2023, which came after an attack on Israel by Hamas-led gunmen.
(2026-07-10). 'Testament to something horrific': Louis Theroux on Gaza medics. newarab.com 
(2026-07-10). UNRWA is Irreplaceable in Gaza. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Palestinians receive humanitarian aid from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Khan Younis, February 5, 2025. | © 2025 Abed Rahim Khatib/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Photo…
(2026-07-10). Burnham concedes Labour failings on Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-07-10). Israel mulls its own years-long reconstruction plan for Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-07-10). What happened at France v Morocco. aljazeera.com France faced Morocco in a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final.
(2026-07-10). Watch World Cup: France ends Morocco's run, cruises into semifinals. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-07-10). How unions pave the way to the American dream. nationofchange.org Because unions provide a voice on wages, safety, and other issues, they empower workers at a moment when a depressing sense of helplessness haunts many other Americans.
(2026-07-10). Palestinian Families Have Barricaded Themselves Inside Their Homes. popularresistance.org Bassam Ideis opens the large gate leading to his home's courtyard in the Masoudiyya area of the northern West Bank to welcome his guests, staying by the entrance to shut it quickly behind him. Before walking away, he turns back after a few steps to check that it's locked. Settler incursions from the new outpost erected on May 15 have increased of late. He checks the lock again, just to be sure. | On either side of the gate, a long fence encircles the Ideis family home. Iron shutters have been placed over every window. Children rarely come out to play in the courtyard, and the entire property looks abandoned from…
(2026-07-10). Chinese-built Lupar Cross-Sea Bridge opens to traffic in Malaysia. ecns.cn The Lupar Cross-Sea Bridge in Malaysia's Sarawak state, built by a Chinese company, officially opened to traffic on Thursday, ending local residents' long-standing reliance on ferries, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-10). Chinese envoy calls for restoration of peace, stability to stem conflict-related sexual violence. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy said Wednesday that the restoration of peace and stability is essential to eliminating conflict-related sexual violence, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-10). Syria says preliminary probe links Damascus bomb cell to Islamic State. al-monitor.com July 9 (Reuters) – Preliminary investigations into the cell responsible for Tuesday's bombings in Damascus have shown it was affiliated with Islamic State, a senior Syrian security official said on Thursday.• "We were able to track down one member of the cell responsible for the July 7 Damascus bombings, and by monitoring him we identified the rest of the group's members," Ahmad al-Dalati, head of internal security in the Damascus countryside, told Syrian state-run Ekhbariya TV.
(2026-07-10). Witnesses contest the Trump administration's account of Texas ICE killing. aljazeera.com Those present say Lorenzo Salgado Araujo did not ram or 'weaponise' his vehicle, as the US government claimed.
(2026-07-10). U.S. finger-pointing at China's routine missile launch a typical example of double standards and hegemonism: FM. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Thursday said that it is a typical display of double standards and hegemonism for the U.S. to point fingers at China's normal missile launch.
(2026-07-10). America 250 – 160th Buffalo Soldiers Luncheon & National Black Business Month Celebration. indybay.org Buffalo Soldiers rode through the streets of San Francisco protecting President Theodore Roosevelt dedicate Dewey Statue in Union Square. From the SF Presidio gates horses beat steady rhythms into the earth, carrying along the California Buffalo Soldiers Trails toward Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, where they carved trails through ancient silence. Today, known as Brigadier General Charles Young, he led the way as guardians of the giant trees, tended the wild, and left their courage in the granite and the wind.
(2026-07-10). Madison Tenants Union Assembly July 11, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-10). East China provinces raise emergency response to Typhoon Bavi. ecns.cn The eastern Chinese provinces of Zhejiang and Fujian on Thursday raised the typhoon emergency response to Level III as Typhoon Bavi, the ninth typhoon of the year, is moving closer to the country.
(2026-07-10). Talk World Radio: An Ordinary Insanity. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about a new documentary called An Ordinary Insanity (which you can see at www.anordinaryinsanity.com ) which focuses on Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg's calls to action about the global threat posed by nuclear weapons. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-10). Sunday 7/12: The Struggle & Lessons Of California Farmworkers' History & The Relevance Today. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of S.F. | 1187 Franklin St. San Francisco…
(2026-07-10). Rescue efforts continue after deadly landslide in Northwest China. ecns.cn Rescue operations are continuing after a landslide struck Tanchang County in Longnan, northwest China's Gansu Province, on July 8, killing several people. Emergency crews continue search-and-rescue efforts despite unstable terrain.
(2026-07-10). IPB Statement on the Detention and Deportation of Executive Director Sean Conner and other Activists in Istanbul on 3 July 2026. worldbeyondwar.org 
Today, as always, we say no to the undemocratic and rights-violating NATO, and yes to global peace and justice. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-10). Watergate, White Water and Now, Green Water. indybay.org "Free Davey" supporters chanted and picketed outside the Superior Court of the District of Columbia this morning, where indicted former Olympian slalom canoeist, Davey Hearn, 67 was being arraigned on what supporters describe as false charges of "vandalizing" the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on June 19. During the hearing, Hearn denied any wrongdoing, and his attorney, Mary Dohrmann, entered a plea of not guilty during the brief court session.
(2026-07-10). Canadian exhibition on the dispossession of the Palestinians accused of "antisemitism" in government-backed smear campaign. wsws.org An extraordinary campaign is underway to suppress a modest museum exhibition about the Nakba—the mass expulsion of Palestinians in 1948-49—due to its purported "antisemitism."
(2026-07-10). DSA Members Urge Campaigns to Ditch Platner Consultant Who Advised Mamdani. theintercept.com 
"We, the undersigned, call on DSA candidates and elected officials to no longer contract or work with Morris Katz or Fight Agency, his political consulting firm." | Members of the Democratic Socialists of America circulated a letter calling on candidates and elected officials to refuse to work with the consultants who handled Graham Platner's campaign, according to screenshots of the letter shared with The Intercept. | "We, the undersigned, call on DSA candidates and elected officials to no longer contract or work with Morris Katz or Fight Agency, his political consulting firm," the letter reads. | Katz is not…
(2026-07-10). Who Benefits From Mallory McMorrow's Exit in the Michigan Senate Race? portside.org Who Benefits From Mallory McMorrow's Exit in the Michigan Senate Race? |
(2026-07-10). Maharashtra 11th FYJC 2026 Girls Special Round from July 10. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra has published the Schedule of the FYJC 2026 or Class 11 Girls Special Round (Special Round 2) Admission Schedule on its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in'.
(2026-07-10). China, Saudi Arabia sign MoU on copyright cooperation. ecns.cn China's National Copyright Administration and the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property signed a memorandum of understanding on copyright and related rights cooperation in Geneva on Thursday, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-10). The Freedom of Information Act Is in Serious Trouble Under Trump. truthout.org This month marks the 60th anniversary of the Freedom of Information Act, the landmark government transparency law that has helped reveal and publicize critical information about everything from the Vietnam War to FBI surveillance to CIA torture. For decades, FOIA has played a crucial role in uncovering and rectifying government wrongdoing. Today, however, advocates say that the government's… |
(2026-07-10). Yi embroidery becomes first Chinese intangible heritage craft in World Cup licensed products. ecns.cn For the first time, a Chinese intangible cultural heritage craft has entered FIFA's official World Cup licensed product system.
(2026-07-10). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-07-10). America at 250: a reckoning and a call to conscience. onlineopinion.com.au What hunger in the human soul chooses chains over courage, a demagogue over the demanding art of freedom?
(2026-07-10). Myanmar Between India and China: The Politics of Strategic Leverage. moderndiplomacy.eu Myanmar's President, Min Aung Hlaing, visited India from May 30 to June 3, marking his first visit to the country since military takeover. After becoming the President in April 2026, it was also his first foreign trip in India. After two weeks, he travelled to China for his third visit. Unlike the previous visits, this …
(2026-07-10). Researchers Reveal Hidden Mechanism Behind Molecular Switch. ummid.com Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University, the Institute for Molecular Science, and SOKENDAI have uncovered the hidden mechanism behind a molecular switch – a molecule that can change between different structural states in response to a chemical signal.
(2026-07-10). 2026 FIFA WC: Argentina Wins Match, But Cabo Verde Captures Hearts. ummid.com Cape Verde Saturday July 04, 2026 was knocked out of the 2026 Football World Cup by Argentina, but not before capturing the hearts of millions of football fans around the world.
(2026-07-10). Replica of mosque set alight condemned in Northern Ireland. newarab.com 
A replica of a mosque, placed on a bonfire in a pro-British town near Belfast, Bonfires are lit across the British region, mainly in Protestant "loyalist" neighbourhoods, on the eve of 12 July commemorations of William of Orange's victory over the Roman Catholic King James at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. | The replica mosque on a tal…
(2026-07-10). China's collectible toy makers seek new growth through AI, cultural experiences. ecns.cn China's collectible toy industry is entering a new phase as slowing growth in traditional blind box products drives companies to explore artificial intelligence, entertainment venues and cultural tourism experiences.
(2026-07-10). Withheld equitable share not a sign of insolvency, says Nelson Mandela Bay. sanews.gov.za Withheld equitable share not a sign of insolvency, says Nelson Mandela Bay | The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has sought to reassure residents, businesses and investors that National Treasury's decision to temporarily withhold its July 2026 equitable share allocation does not constitute a declaration that the metro is financially insolvent or incapable of delivering services. | The assurance follows National Treasury's announcement that it is temporarily withholding the July 2026 equitable share transfers to several municipalities, including Nelson Mandela Bay, to enforce compliance with the Municipal Finance…
(2026-07-10). Ukrainian court detains alleged killers of Monaco bomb attack suspect. aljazeera.com Motives for the killing of Anastasiia Berezovska remain unclear as the unfolding saga grips both countries.
(2026-07-10). Seafarers attacked in Hormuz sue shipping company in Thailand. newarab.com 
Three former crew members of a Thai cargo ship struck in the The ship, the Mayuree Naree, was hit by a projectile north of Oman on 11 March, killing three people. The remaining 20 crew members were rescued and returned to Thailand about a week later. | Former crew members Panithi Tumkaew, Noppadon Wongsuvan and Surades Manpuen filed the lawsuit against Precious Shipping Co. as well as two a…
(2026-07-10). France ends Morocco's World Cup run as last Arab and African team standing. al-monitor.com Following the loss, no Arab or African teams remain in the tournament.
(2026-07-10). Sri Lankan government abandons cyclone-affected tea plantation workers. wsws.org The WSWS spoke with workers at Eskdale Estate about the lack of support for housing and other basic needs, seven months after Cyclone Ditwah devastated the country.
(2026-07-10). It's Been Ten Years. It's Time To Admit Bernie Sanders Was Wrong. thealtworld.com Everyone's talking about how progressive Democrat Graham Platner has been forced to drop out of his Senate race following The first clue that Platner was a shitty person wasn't his military service or his Blackwater stint or his tattoo or the sexual assault stuff, it was that he ran for high office in the US government under one of America's two mainst…
(2026-07-10). Dozens of abducted schoolchildren and teachers rescued in Nigeria. aljazeera.com The hostages were taken from three separate schools in the southwestern state of Oyo in May.
(2026-07-10). China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system. moderndiplomacy.eu China has successfully tested a sea-based rocket booster recovery system for the first time, marking a major milestone in its efforts to develop reusable launch vehicles and narrow the gap with U.S. space companies led by SpaceX. The experimental recovery, carried out on Friday using a net mounted on an offshore platform, is China's first …
(2026-07-10). What I Saw When I Stopped Pretending. scheerpost.com Mercedez Some of the most peaceful moments of my life were spent standing on the deck of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier just before dawn. It feels like looking over the entire ocean, into endless blue water. An aircraft carrier is massive — like a floating city on the sea — and yet you can …
(2026-07-10). Milwaukee, July 12, 2026: Justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo! Vigil March. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-10). Solidarity with Turkish Anti-War and Human Rights Activists. worldbeyondwar.org 
As leaders in Ankara are gathering to prepare for war, activists are preparing for peace. We support the organisers of the Istanbul Anti-imperalist Peace Summit that took place on July 4th and the Anti-NATO Peace Conference (online) on July 5, 2026. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-10). Sanxingdui iconic bronze figure offers glimpse into actual ancient sacrificial ceremony. ecns.cn The Sichuan Provincial Cultural Relics and Archaeology Research Institute announced its latest research findings on Friday, revealing that Sanxingdui's iconic bronze figure, kneeling with a zun vessel on its head, is a vivid re-creation of an actual sacrificial ceremony, reflecting the reverence the ancient Shu people held for the divine thousands of years ago.
(2026-07-10). Indian cricket board to review T20 team's 'bad phase' after England defeats. aljazeera.com India slumped to a nine-wicket defeat in the fourth T20 against England, following a 2-0 series whitewash in Ireland.
(2026-07-10). Eliminated Morocco turn attention to cohosting 2030 World Cup. aljazeera.com Morocco were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup by a 2-0 defeat by France in the quarterfinals, but host next edition.
(2026-07-10). Senators Urge Colleagues to Block NDAA Until Pro-Israel Provisions Are Debated. truthout.org A group of Democratic senators is urging colleagues to block the advancement of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) until the Senate has the opportunity to strip it of "reckless" provisions that mandate military and intelligence cooperation between the U.S. and Israel. In a letter to colleagues, six senators, led by Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland), said that they already… |
(2026-07-10). UN experts demand release of detained Algerian journalist Bouras. newarab.com 
United Nations rights experts warned on Friday that a
(2026-07-10). Paramount-Warner merger: could it reshape the media? aljazeera.com The UK is considering intervening in the Paramount-Warner merger over concerns about media plurality.
(2026-07-10). Russia blasts 'contradictory' West at UN: 'Defeated' Moscow still a NATO boogeyman. hindustantimes.com Russia and Ukraine clashed at the United Nations Security Council over competing claims about the war's progress and future security risks. Russian diplomat Anna Evstigneeva criticized Western warnings that Moscow could threaten NATO while also facing setbacks in Ukraine, calling the narrative contradictory. She accused Western nations of fueling the conflict through military support and intelligence assistance to Kyiv. Ukraine's representative rejected Russia's statements, accusing Moscow of spreading propaganda and refusing genuine peace efforts. This report covers the latest UN debate, the opposing arguments f…
(2026-07-10). In the Wake of Supreme Court Rulings, Trump Purges Federal Election Agency. truthout.org President Donald Trump fired all three remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission on Thursday, abruptly disabling the only federal agency devoted solely to election administration at a moment when Trump has sought to reshape federal voting rules. The two Democratic commissioners, Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hovland, were notified by email. "On behalf of President Donald J. |
(2026-07-10). Iran buries Khamenei after new fighting with US erupts. newarab.com 
(2026-07-10). Why are politicians and sanctioned states embracing crypto? aljazeera.com Bitcoin is falling, yet cryptocurrency is spreading beyond investing into politics, sanctions and global finance.
(2026-07-10). Trump refuses to sign US housing bill over voting act standoff. aljazeera.com The housing legislation will become US law at midnight with or without President Donald Trump's signature.
(2026-07-10). Yemen's Islah Party slams Houthis over Qahtan disappearance. newarab.com 
(2026-07-10). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-10). Monday 7/13: Vigil for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Killed by ICE in Houston. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-07-10). India is becoming a shaping power. aljazeera.com Modi's tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand reveals a broader Asia Pacific strategy.
(2026-07-10). Proposed Law in France Threatens Civic Space. hrw.org Click to expand Image | French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez during the weekly session of questions to the government at the National Senate. Paris, France. | © 2019 Sipa via AP Images | The French government is expected at any moment to unveil troubling draft legislation to address so-called entryism: the idea that certain groups seek to infiltrate state institutions to influence and promote an ideological agenda. If adopted, the bill would further erode the country's already shrinking civic space.The entryism bill would aim to strengthen the 2021 Law Reinforcing Respect for the Principles of the Repu…
(2026-07-10). Chinese student photographs city skyline more than 100 km away. ecns.cn A student in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, captured a rare long-distance view of landmarks in Pingxiang, Jiangxi Province, from more than 100 kilometers away on Thursday.
(2026-07-10). NATO missile move angers Putin? After Patriot production, West lets Kyiv hit Russia with Meteor. hindustantimes.com As Russia bombs Kyiv three times in a week, Sweden's defence minister says Ukraine can "of course" use Meteor missiles against targets inside Russia, while Trump agrees to let Kyiv manufacture Patriot interceptors. This video explains the weapons shift, ranges and how it reshapes Putin's risk calculus.
(2026-07-10). Canada wants broader Saudi ties, lecture from Carney. al-monitor.com Canada wants closer ties with Saudi Arabia and will not lecture about rights "from afar," Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday during the first visit to the kingdom by a Canadian premier in 25 years. | Carney's office said the prime minister and crown prince will finalize a deal next year that will make it easier for Canadian businesses to expand into Saudi Arabia.
(2026-07-10). Karnataka CET 2026 Mock Allotment Result: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is publishing today i.e. Monday July 06, 2026 on its official website 'kea.kar.nic.in' Karnataka UGCET 2026 (KCET 2026) Mock Allotment Result for the students who had registered for admission in different undergraduate courses including Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture, Farm Sciences (Agriculture/Veterinary and others) for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-10). Starbucks Claims "Everybody wants to work." Cienna sets the record straight. wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Four years at Starbucks taught me one thing: my coworkers show up for me more than our CEO ever has. My store just became the 700th to vote yes on a union. It's an honor, but it's really a testament to the work already being done. What I'm hoping …
(2026-07-10). China unveils plan to modernize retail sector by 2030. ecns.cn China has released a plan to build a modern retail system by 2030 and foster globally competitive retailers.
(2026-07-10). Comicomment | Hatching ambitions, breeding disasters. ecns.cn The real danger of Japan's military-industrial complex is not just that it makes weapons, but that it creates demand for them. As defense spending and industrial interests feed each other, Japan risks accelerating its remilitarization.
(2026-07-10). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's caption reads: | Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, provides command and control of air power throughout Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, and 17 other nations. The CAOC is comprised of a joint and coalition team that executes day-to-day combined air and space operatio…
(2026-07-10). Modern abolitionist movement needed to free the 50 million enslaved globally. peoplesworld.org 
More than 50 million people around the globe are estimated to be in enslavement according to 2022 reports by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the United Nations. During the horrific transatlantic trade in African people from the 16th to the 19th centuries, more than 20 million African people were captured and enslaved by Western colonial powers. …
(2026-07-10). Arizona's Hermosa Mine Clears Final Federal Hurdle Under FAST-41. wattsupwiththat.com The Hermosa Project seems to be the first real-world test of whether Washington can finally balance national security priorities with some form of sensible environmental policy, all without the usual bureaucratic paralysis.
(2026-07-10). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-10). IMF cuts global growth forecast, raises China outlook. ecns.cn The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday cut its global economic growth forecast for 2026 to 3% while raising its projection for China's economy to 4.6%.
(2026-07-10). 1.4 bn Indians NOT with Israel: Congress refutes Netanyahu. ummid.com The Congress Party has refuted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying he was wrong in assuming that 140 billion Indians support Israel.
(2026-07-10). DHS's Account of Salgado Araujo Killing Is "A Lie," Witness Says. truthout.org All of the witnesses to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo have reportedly said that the slain 52-year-old father never tried to ram immigration agents' car as officials have claimed. Hugo Balderas-Ibarra, an attorney for the three men who were in the car with Salgado Araujo, has said that they have all separately disputed the Department of… |
(2026-07-10). KEAM 2026 Engg First Phase Allotment Out: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has published today i.e. Wednesday July 08, 2026 the Final Allotment of the students who appeared for KEAM 2026 (KEAM 2026 Engineering: First phase allotment published) and are now seeking admission in First Year Engineering courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-10). The horror of life behind bars and police-prison guard brutality. indybay.org Police or prison guard abuse and their brutality of prisoners is rampant!
(2026-07-10). New AP-NORC poll reveals divides among US Jews over Israel. newarab.com 
As The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research makes clear that for many
(2026-07-10). Can DSA Really Win Red America? scheerpost.com Les Leopold "I think a democratic socialist can get elected anywhere across the country for any position." — Zohran Mamdani, June 28, 2026 These are heady days for the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Its leading lights, Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are on a winning streak—first winning office themselves and then helping propel successful congressional …
(2026-07-10). Inside Egypt's Octagon: World's Largest Defense Headquarters. ummid.com Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi Saturday July 04, 2026, inaugurated The Octagon – the country's new Strategic Command Headquarters in the heart of the New Administrative Capital (NAC).
(2026-07-10). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org South Korea: Public sector workers rally over pay and restructuring; India: Karnataka garbage pickers demand outstanding wages; Bangladesh garment workers demonstrate for unpaid wages; Australia: Mining workers set to strike at BHP Port Hedland; Victorian public hospital doctors prepare for industrial action over wages and conditions.
(2026-07-10). Friday 7/31: "Desperado: The Real Story" Tales of Rough Frontier Justice. indybay.org Park Hall Community Center | 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA 95005…
(2026-07-10). Turkey brokers intra-Somalia talks as federal rifts test Ankara's influence. al-monitor.com Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland and Jubaland states reportedly declined to join the talks, as Ankara is ramping up efforts to shore up support for Somalia's federal institutions.
(2026-07-10). Utah book banning spree part of a broader, preemptive campaign of censorship and oppression. wsws.org This is a concerted, organized campaign driven by ultra-right elements dedicated to forcing their anti-democratic and unpopular views on a largely unsuspecting public.
(2010-07-26). Exclusive insights: The future of business mobility in Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
With digital transformation accelerating across Pakistan, companies are rethinking corporate mobility. The focus is shifting toward smarter, safer, and more streamlined employee transport that doesn't compromise on cost control or convenience. | In an exclusive dialogue, Miral Sharif, Country General Manager for Yango Pakistan, and Ivan Kaplunovich, Head of B2B at Yango, break down how Yango Rides for Business is solving these core mobility challenges. They map out the company's long-term vision for corporate transit and discuss why Pakistan remains a pivotal market in Yango's regional expansion plan. | Q. Cor…
(2026-07-10). From threats to praise, Trump keeps allies guessing at NATO summit. al-monitor.com By Gram Slattery and Humeyra PamukANKARA, July 9 (Reuters) – As they prepared for this week's NATO summit in Ankara, the leaders of America's allies wondered which Donald Trump would join them – the friendly U.S. president who has praised the dedication of NATO allies or the testy Trump who has threatened to implode the 77-year-old alliance?It turns out they got both.
(2026-07-10). Articles and Reflections by Fidel. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-10). Serbian President Vučić announces his resignation. wsws.org Vucic is banking on the opposition's weakness ahead of snap parliamentary elections, which are expected to be held at the same time as the presidential election.
(2026-07-10). Spain vs Belgium LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal. aljazeera.com Live coverage and text updates as Lamine Yamal's Spain face Belgium for the right to meet France in the semifinals.
(2026-07-10). Xi meets premier of DPRK cabinet. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pak Thae Song, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Beijing on Friday.
(2026-07-10). Family mourns baby after Israeli forces blocked journey to hospital. aljazeera.com Three-month-old Ahmad Zaid's family received his birth certificate and death certificate on the same day.
(2026-07-10). Art Cure: the healing power of the arts. whyy.org We all know that eating fruits and vegetables, engaging in regular exercise, and getting a good night's sleep are critical to our well-being — whether we do them is a different story. We are also bombarded with ads for supplements, fad diets, cleanses, and detoxes, all promising an easy route to wellness. | But what about going to a concert or museum, taking up painting or dancing, joining a book group, or going to the movies? Does that improve our health? This week, we explore our need for creative expression. | Award-winning scientist Daisy Fancourt tells us why engaging with the arts is good for our mind…
(2026-07-10). IIM Bangalore to open Overseas Campus in Indonesia. ummid.com The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) will open its Overseas Campus in Indonesia.
(2026-07-10). ASEAN to discuss Myanmar engagement at special meeting. moderndiplomacy.eu Southeast Asian foreign ministers will meet Myanmar's top diplomat this weekend for the first in-person talks since the country's 2021 military coup, as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) weighs how to re-engage with a member state that has remained largely isolated from the bloc for five years. The informal meeting, hosted by ASEAN …
(2026-07-10). Protesting UC Irvine's threatened Palestine Sanctions against Professor Tiffany Willoughby-Herard. juancole.com — | Letter to the Chancellor of the University of California, Irvine, concerning threatened sanctions against Professor Tiffany Willoughby-Herard : | Howard Gillman
Chancellor, University of California, Irvine
chancellor@uci.edu | Dear Chancellor G…
(2026-07-10). Why Morocco's win against Canada in 2026 FIFA WC Last 16 is significant. ummid.com Morocco Sunday July 05, 2026 crushed 2026 FIFA World Cup host Canada 3-0 to reach the Football World Cup Quarter Final.
(2026-07-10). Who is Fadel Shaker? Lebanese pop star released on bail. aljazeera.com In 2012, singing star Shaker quit his music career, before being accused of joining an armed group in Lebanon.
(2026-07-10). Jesus Christ, Socialism and Eugene Debs. wibailoutpeople.org 
From Friday Folklore July 10, 2026 — View and share as a webpage. Jesus himself was a carpenter's son and suffered the poverty of his class and when he grew up it was not the rich and respectable, but the poor and despised who loved him, and opened their arms to receive him, and heard …
(2026-07-10). How Wong Kim Ark's legacy reignited the fight for birthright citizenship. aljazeera.com Sandra Wong did not know her great-grandfather growing up. But his legacy would catapult her into the public eye.
(2026-07-10). Iran mourners defiant at Khamenei burial. al-monitor.com Calling for revenge and rejecting any compromise with the West, Iranians loyal to the Islamic republic massed on Thursday late into the night for the burial of supreme leader Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad. | "We are here with our red flags to call for the revenge of our leader."
(2026-07-10). Beijing park tests smart traps in pilot mosquito-free program. ecns.cn A park in Beijing has introduced intelligent mosquito-trapping technology as part of a pilot program to create the city's first mosquito-free park.
(2026-07-10). Peru's President-elect Fujimori says she wants to restore ties with Mexico. aljazeera.com Keiko Fujimori has 'every intention' of ending months-long rift with Mexico over its political asylum decisions.
(2026-07-10). 4 suffer slight injuries, over 4,000 houses damaged in Sichuan earthquake. ecns.cn Four people sustained minor injuries and 4,309 households were damaged by the earthquake that struck Gaoxian County in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, as of 4 p.m. Thursday, according to local authorities.
(2026-07-10). Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway 2 at UFC 329: All you need to know. aljazeera.com McGregor, who won the first bout against Holloway in 2013, has not fought in the Octagon since July 2021.
(2026-07-10). Levee plan not viable for Philly's flood-prone Eastwick neighborhood, says U.S. Army Corps. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| For over a decade, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has studied the feasibility of an earthen berm-style levee in Philadelphia's flood-prone Eastwick neighborhood. Over the years, residents have tracked proposals and hoped that this structure, designed to a…
(2026-07-10). Police probe donations to Britain's far-right Reform party. aljazeera.com Reform UK's finances draw police scrutiny as Farage fights to reclaim his seat in a by-election.
(2026-07-10). ASEAN to discuss engagement with Myanmar at special meeting, Philippines says. al-monitor.com MANILA, July 10 (Reuters) – An upcoming meeting between foreign ministers of the Southeast Asian grouping ASEAN and their counterpart from Myanmar will tackle the country's civil war and its engagement with the bloc after five years in the cold, the Philippines said on Friday.As chair of the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Philippines will lead Sunday's gathering in Bangkok, the first in-person meeting with Myanmar's top diplomat since a 2021 coup and ensuing conflict that led to the exclusion of the ruling generals from the bloc's summits.
(2026-07-10). Portugal's 2026 FIFA WC Last 16 Match Ends as Ronaldo's Last. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer, Tuesday July 07, 2026 bid farewell to the global tournament after Spain ended Portugal's 2026 FIFA World Cup Journey in the Last 16.
(2026-07-10). All creatures have souls: horse blocks woman's car, saves her from crash ahead. ecns.cn A circulated video clip shows a woman driving alone when she encountered a horse blocking her car. After the horse finally moved aside, she discovered that a traffic accident had occurred just ahead. Some believe the horse may have unknowingly protected her from danger. All creatures have souls—thank you, little horse, for your "kind guardianship."
(2026-07-10). Ronaldo still has Portugal future if he wants it, says new coach Jesus. aljazeera.com The 2026 World Cup exit for Portugal was believed to be the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's international career.
(2026-07-10). Unmasking Hate: Whose Country, Our Country. commondreams.org 
(2026-07-10). Future of Egypt bill is 'slap in the face' to IMF. newarab.com 
A draft Egyptian law expanding the powers of the military-linked Future of Egypt Authority would further concentrate economic and political power around The proposed legislation would place the Future of
(2026-07-10). CARTOONS: timing seems destined for failure. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-10). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-10). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-10). 2026 FIFA WC: Controversies galore as Argentina declared winner against Egypt. ummid.com Argentina defeated Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of Last 16 Tuesday, but not before some controversial decisions that marred the outcome of the all important match.
(2026-07-10). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-07-10). Scepticism after Palestinian president sets elections on 28 Nov. newarab.com 
Palestinian Authority President
(2026-07-10). 'Made us proud': Egypt gives heroes' welcome to World Cup team. newarab.com 
(2026-07-10). Is the UAE quietly building a military base in Somaliland. newarab.com 
(2026-07-10). Skeptical US Democrats in Congress urge debate on Israel plans. al-monitor.com By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) – A group of U.S. lawmakers is urging fellow Democrats to block military spending legislation until the Senate debates proposals to deepen ties with Israel, highlighting growing unease within the party over support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
(2026-07-10). UK police arrest man suspected of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe. aljazeera.com Reform UK politician Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home on Thursday with serious injuries.
(2026-07-10). Condemned ex-PM Hasina plans December return to Bangladesh. aljazeera.com Despite facing a death sentence, exiled Sheikh Hasina pledges to return, setting up a legal clash with Dhaka's leaders.
(2026-07-10). Under Lula, Amazon deforestation falls to lowest level in a decade. aljazeera.com The figures come months before Brazil's presidential election, with Lula promising to end illegal deforestation by 2030.
(2026-07-10). FIFA has nearly 1,200 tickets still on sale for World Cup final at $7,380. aljazeera.com Several tickets remain for lower decks ranging from $19,995 to $32,970, as well as Trophy Lounge section at $34,500.
(2026-07-10). Young artisan brings ancient Chinese glazed art to modern life. ecns.cn A young artisan in Wanrong County, north China's Shanxi Province, is giving new life to the centuries-old craft of Chinese glazed ceramics by transforming traditional architectural elements into contemporary cultural products.
(2026-07-10). Talk World Radio: Ivana Hughes on Nuclear Insanity. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Talk World Radio, July 10, 2026 | This is the July 15, 2026, show posted here ahead of time. | AUDIO: | Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. | Here is VIDEO: | This week on Talk World Radio we are talking about nuclear insanity with Dr. Ivana Nikolić Hughes, President of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation (see
(2026-07-10). Jeffrey Sachs: We're Led by the Most Incompetent Leaders Imaginable. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff The latest NATO summit was presented as a demonstration of Western unity. Instead, according to economist Jeffrey Sachs, it revealed something far more dangerous: an alliance increasingly consumed by militarism, detached from strategic thinking, and drifting toward a direct confrontation between nuclear powers. While leaders celebrated record defense spending, reaffirmed support for expanding …
(2026-07-10). Maharashtra Direct 2nd-yr Engineering Admission 2026 Starts. ummid.com Online registration for the students seeking admission in DSE 2026 – Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Engineering (B.E. / B Tech), has started through the official website dse2026.mahacet.org.in.
(2026-07-10). Beijing closes parks, museums as heavy rain triggers flood response. ecns.cn Several parks, tourist sites and museums in Beijing were temporarily closed as heavy rainfall raised the risk of flooding and other weather-related disasters, while national authorities activated a level-four flood emergency response for Beijing and neighboring Tianjin.
(2026-07-10). Residents clean up after floods recede in Guangxi. ecns.cn Guigang was hit by severe flooding in recent days after heavy rainfall brought by Typhoon Maysak, combined with rising upstream water levels.
(2026-07-10). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-10). fear of Pauline Hanson is her greatest weapon. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-10). China sweeps all golds in first AI and Space Computing Challenge. ecns.cn Chinese research teams won all three gold medals at the world's first international AI and Space Computing Challenge, with the results announced this week at the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Xinhua News Agency reported Friday.
(2026-07-10). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-07-10). EU says 'addictive' features on Instagram and Facebook breach its rules. aljazeera.com Bloc says some design features on platforms built by Meta can cause users' brains to go into 'autopilot mode'.
(2026-07-10). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-07-10). America's AI War Has No Civilian Stop Rule. scheerpost.com Brian Hudson Foreign Policy in Focus When the Pentagon made Palantir's Maven Smart System a formal "program of record" in March, it did more than approve software. It gave long-term status to a platform that analyzes data from satellites, drones, radars, sensors, and intelligence reports to identify potential targets. Maven supported almost all of the 13,500 U.S. strikes …
(2026-07-10). Mali army, Russian paramilitary allies retake northern town. newarab.com 
(2026-07-10). Investigation exposes militarization of California campuses. wsws.org Military policing on California campuses has advanced under Democratic Party rule.
(2026-07-10). Lull in US-Iran strikes raises hopes for diplomacy. newarab.com 
No fresh strikes were recorded overnight from either the United States or Iran, marking a tentative lull after Confusion continues to surround reported incidents…
(2026-07-10). SF Mayor New Supervisor Wong Gets Promotion To Captain Alan Wong! indybay.org Lurie's New Supervisor Wong Gets Promotion To Captain Alan Wong!
(2026-07-10). WBJEE 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: Link to Check. ummid.com West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is releasing on its official website 'wbjeeb.nic.in' 1st Round Seat Allotment result of WBJEE 2026 Counselling today i.e. Tuesday July 07, 2026.
(2026-07-10). JCECEB 2026 Choice Filling Starts, Allotment on July 12. ummid.com The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has asked all registered students participating in Engineering (BE/BTech) Counselling to submit option form and college choices using the link provided on its official website 'jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in'.
(2026-07-10). Bridges Granddaughter Marie Shell Sings The "Ballad Of Harry Bridges" & Talks History. indybay.org Harry Bridges granddaughter Marie Shell on the anniversary of "Bloody Thursday" sang "The Ballad Of Harry Bridges" by Woody Guthrie. The event was part of LaborFest.net which commemorates the San Francisco general strike…
(2026-07-10). High-tech equipment aids flood rescue efforts in Guangxi. ecns.cn High-tech equipment and joint rescue teams have been deployed in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to respond to severe flooding caused by Typhoon Maysak.
(2026-07-10). Join us to expand the Nexteer Workers Rank-and-File Committee! Support Will Lehman's insurgent campaign for UAW president! wsws.org The Nexteer Workers Rank-and-File Committee, formed by a group of militant workers to oppose the sabotage by the UAW bureaucracy, issued the following statement on the fight ahead and its support for Will Lehman.
(2026-07-10). Shoe factory owner in SE China's Fujian detained after fire kills 28. ecns.cn The shoe factory owner and several others suspected of being responsible for a fire accident on Thursday that killed 28 people in Jinjiang City in southeast China's Fujian Province have been detained by police.
(2026-07-10). Flood relief efforts continue in Guangxi. ecns.cn Rescue operations continued in Guigang, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Thursday, as emergency personnel and relief supplies arrived to support flood-affected communities. Local authorities said rescue and recovery efforts are progressing in an orderly manner.
(2026-07-10). Australia: Telstra outage stops trains, blocks emergency calls. wsws.org The failure at Australia's largest telecommunications company underscores the dangers created by decades of privatisation, subordinating vital public infrastructure to the profit interests of big business.
(2026-07-10). Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh in December despite death sentence. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said she plans to return to Bangladesh around December, even though she has been sentenced to death in a case filed by the country's International Crimes Tribunal.In an interview with Reuters, Hasina said she and several senior leaders of the now-banned Awami League would return to Bangladesh and surrender before the courts. She said she is aware that she could be arrested or even lose her life after returning but believes she must go back.Sheikh Hasina said she wanted to face the legal process in her own country and expressed hope that the court p…
(2026-07-10). Egypt World Cup team return home to hero's welcome after historic run. aljazeera.com Egypt's squad has returned home to a hero's welcome following their controversial exit from the World Cup.
(2026-07-10). The Real Grid Crisis Is a State Policy Problem Dressed Up as a Market Failure. wattsupwiththat.com The states are absolutely responsible for chucking icebergs into the path of this ship, and if it goes down, they'll have themselves to blame for the aftermath.
(2026-07-10). China's New Ethnic Unity Law and Erasure of Minority Identities. ummid.com China's newly enacted 'Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress' marks a definitive shift from managing diversity to enforcing homogeneity.
(2026-07-10). 5th Annual Watertown PRIDE, July 18, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
This year's Pride will be on July 18, 2026 at…
(2026-07-10). Political disarray in Australia. onlineopinion.com.au If politics is about 'The Economy Stupid' then Australia is actually suffering from a lot of stupid and even more confusion..
(2026-07-10). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-10). The Investigation Into the Minab Elementary School Bombing Is Done. Where Is It? truthout.org New details are emerging about the U.S. attack on the Minab school that killed 168 people — and yet the Trump administration continues to stonewall and is refusing to release findings, even as CNN reports that U.S. military officials knew within days what happened. Here's what we know: On the morning of February 28, 2026, the first day of "Operation Epic Fury," the United States bombed the… |
(2026-07-10). One million women and girls lose access to support amid aid cuts: UN. geo.tv 
The United Nations logo adorns a window at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 18, 2025. — ReutersThe United Nations warned Friday that at least one million women and girls had lost access to critical support due to dramatic cuts to foreign aid spending since January…
(2026-07-10). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-07-10). Canada's Bill C-36 tackles AI privacy. Is it enough? aljazeera.com Canada's new privacy bill promises stronger protections for children, but experts say it still misses risks in the AI world.
(2026-07-10). Saturday 7/11: The Black Panther Party, The SF State Third World Strike & The Lessons For Today: A Panel. indybay.org Zoom Event…
(2026-07-10). Thailand delays Land Bridge Bill to expand public hearings amid local pushback. ecns.cn Thailand's Transport Ministry will hold off on submitting the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) bill—which covers the landmark Land Bridge project—to the Cabinet in order to conduct extensive public hearings.
(2026-07-10). Ruthless Zverev spoils Fery's Wimbledon dream to power into final. aljazeera.com Alexander Zverev will face reigning Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner or seven-time winner Novak Djokovic in the final.
(2026-07-10). New Zealand woman released after 73 days in ICE detention. wsws.org The horrific experience of Everlee Wihongi underscores that nobody is exempt from the sweeping attacks on basic democratic rights by the Trump administration.
(2026-07-10). Wednesday 7/8: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-07-10). The US And The CPC: A Tale Of Two Anniversaries. scheerpost.com Carlos Martinez, Orinoco Tribune. Marking milestones in the histories of China and the United States. This week offers a chance to examine two very different visions of the international order. This week features two anniversaries that, taken together, tell much of the story of our age. On July 1, the Communist Party of China marked 105 …
(2026-07-10). Mexico Filing Criminal Complaints Over Deaths of Its Nationals in ICE Custody. truthout.org On Thursday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced plans for her government to file criminal complaints against the United States, seeking to hold the country accountable for the deaths of Mexican citizens who died while in custody of immigration agencies or while being pursued in anti-immigration raids. A total of 17 Mexican citizens could be included in the complaint process… |
(2026-07-10). Fifth Hainan International Offshore Duty-Free Shopping Festival kicks off. ecns.cn The 5th Hainan International Offshore Duty-Free Shopping Festival, running alongside the 8th CDF Hainan Duty-Free Shopping Festival, opened in Haikou on Friday.
(2026-07-10). DTE Maha Direct 2nd yr Diploma 2026 Merit List – Check Here. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website dsd26.dte.maharashtra.gov.in the Provisional Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Post SSC Diploma in Engineering /Technology (Polytechnic) 2026 today i.e. Wednesday July 08, 2026.
(2026-07-10). Muslim NATO or Search for Strategic Autonomy in Multipolar World? ummid.com The phrase 'Muslim NATO' has begun to touch geo-politics with increasing frequency, but what is emerging is not a religious alliance but the gradual search for a new security architecture rooted in regional cooperation, strategic autonomy and the realities of an increasingly multipolar world.
(2026-07-10). China orders stronger flood defenses amid rising extreme weather risks. ecns.cn China has issued new measures to strengthen flood and drought prevention, calling for improved monitoring, faster emergency response, and stronger protection of critical infrastructure.
(2026-07-10). World's highest-voltage offshore VSC converter station sets sail. ecns.cn The offshore converter station of the Yangjiang Sanshandao offshore wind power VSC-HVDC project has set sail, marking the completion of its onshore construction phase and the start of offshore transport and installation.
(2026-07-10). The 25th tour of qinghai lake international road cycling race kicks off. ecns.cn The 25th Tour of Qinghai Lake International Road Cycling Race 2026 kicked off in Xining City on Friday. Lasting eight days, this year's event features eight stages covering a total distance of 1,627 kilometers. The race route passes through Xining City, Haidong City, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province. A total of 22 teams with 154 athletes from 12 countries across the globe have signed up for the competition.
(2026-07-10). Mbappe Catches Messi in 2026 FIFA WC Golden Boot Race. ummid.com Kylian Mbappe Sunday July 05, 2026 hit another goal — his 7th in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to ensure France win over Paraguay in the ongoing football world cup round of the last 16.
(2026-07-10). Thursday 7/9: Operation North Star. indybay.org Naval Postgraduate School SLOAT AVE GATE 1 University Way Monterey…
(2026-07-10). Fall in funding cuts aid to 1 million women: UN. aljazeera.com The US was the first to slash billions in foreign assistance in 2025, but other major donors have followed suit.
(2026-07-10). Religious Zealots Embedded in the US Government and Supreme Court Murder American Mothers. indybay.org The Dangers of Religion in Government and the Violation of the Constitution…
(2026-07-10). Starbucks rewrites its own rules, again. wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Starbucks has an announcement. No, not a fair contract. Not better staffing. Not a real wage increase… TikToks. That's right, Starbucks is launching a program to pay select baristas to make TikTok content for the brand. Creative briefs and all. A cut of the ad revenue, if your video …
(2026-07-10). Nostalgic teahouse revitalizes rural tourism in Hunan Province. ecns.cn A field-side teahouse in Kaihui Town, Changsha County has now become a popular tourist spot because of its blend of rural nostalgia with local cultural heritage.
(2026-07-10). SCOTUS Ruling Could Be Bad News for Flock — But Won't Stop Mass Surveillance. truthout.org Civil rights attorneys say a recent Supreme Court ruling in a landmark digital privacy case could put "wind in the sails" of local organizers challenging police deployment of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). However, those organizers in cities large and small still face both a powerful industry and police departments determined to outfit their forces with the latest tech. It will take more… |
(2026-07-10). No, New York Times, Climate Change Isn't Causing Modern Heat Waves. wattsupwiththat.com The failure belongs squarely with the NYT simply parroting, without critical examination, a climate advocacy organization's unverified claims.
(2026-07-10). A Tale of Two Families: Birthright Citizenship and Family Reunification for Chinese Migrants in 1925. publicbooks.org "As the families in Cheung Sum Shee v. Nagle and Chang Chan v. Nagle went to court to establish their right to reunite, these men and women also sought the answer to a core question that is still under debate today: Whose families belong together?"
(2026-07-10). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-07-10). China's basic medical insurance covers 1.32 billion people. ecns.cn China's basic medical insurance program covered 1.319 billion people during the first five months of the year, an increase of 4.69 million from a year earlier, the National Healthcare Security Administration said Thursday.
(2026-07-10). Ancient Thai khon wins popularity among Thai youngsters. ecns.cn On Friday, Thai teenage students watched a Khon performance at the Khon Theatre Museum in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Thailand. Originating over 400 years ago during the Ayutthaya Kingdom of Thailand, Khon was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2018.
(2026-07-10). VW Action Committee calls for strikes and industrial action at all sites. Break the control of the IG Metall union apparatus! Defend every job! wsws.org Volkswagen is moving forward with plans to cut 100,000 jobs and close four plants in Germany, the deepest attack on VW workers ever and part of a global wave of layoffs in the auto industry.
(2026-07-10). Patriot Front And What Once Was Chocolate City. popularresistance.org The story behind the now iconic photos of Black and brown Washington, DC, commuters who were forced to travel with Patriot Front white supremacists on the metro system begins almost 10 years ago. The Unite the Right rally that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, on August 11 and 12 in 2017 was a turning point for public displays of white nationalism. Fresh off the exhilaration of Donald Trump's inauguration, and angry that the city council voted to remove a statue of Robert E. Lee, thousands of white supremacist groups such as Vanguard America gathered there in solidarity with one another.
(2026-07-10). Johnson, Trump, Still "Looking at All Angles" to End Birthright Citizenship. truthout.org Earlier this week, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) indicated that he and other Republican lawmakers were exploring ways to reinterpret the meaning of the 14th Amendment's birthright citizenship clause, following the Supreme Court ruling last month against President Donald Trump's attempt to do so through executive order. In an appearance on Fox News on Sunday… |
(2026-07-10). Diasporic Peacebuilding: An Afghan Perspective from Australia. worldbeyondwar.org 
Peacebuilding in the Afghan diaspora is a delicate, continuously improvisational exercise. It requires striking a balance between priorities here and there, traversing multiple knowledge traditions (and inviting them into dialogue where necessary). #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-10). FCRA India, NGOs and Foreign Funding. ummid.com At another level recently, the Union Home Ministry in India has promulgated a new FCRA which seeks to restrict the activities of NGO's receiving foreign funds.
(2026-07-10). Submission by the family of Bridgette "Biddy" Porter to the NSW Law and Safety Committee. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-10). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-10). Carrier Qualifications Still Happening For A Few Navy Fighter Pilots In Training. twz.com 
(2026-07-10). Bipartisan Housing Bill Could Speed Up New Construction After Major Disasters. truthout.org There are a lot of ways for disaster victims to get help in the immediate aftermath of a flood or fire. The Federal Emergency Management Agency gives out temporary housing assistance and pays for debris removal, insurance companies pay to rebuild homes and replace lost valuables, and charity groups pass out food and water. But the long-term recovery from a major disaster is a lot harder. |
(2026-07-10). Maharashtra Engineering Admission FE 2026-27 Starts: Application Steps. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published on its official website fe2026.mahacet.org the Notification and simultaneously started online registration of the students seeking Admission in First Year (FE) of the Four Year B.E. and B.Tech courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-10). Thursday 7/16: Organizing Meeting: No Coal In Oakland! No ICE In The Bay! No Cuts To Healthcare! indybay.org Oakland Peace Center | Shelton Hall | 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland 94611…
(2026-07-10). China's June CPI up 1% year on year; economist expects improvement in H2. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI), a key gauge of inflation, rose 1.0% year on year in June, down 0.2 percentage point from the previous mont.
(2026-07-10). Chinese scientists find plant roots can avoid decaying matter to escape pathogens. ecns.cn A research team from China's Northwest A&F University has discovered that plant roots can actively avoid areas containing decaying plant material and high concentrations of pathogens, revealing a previously unknown plant defense mechanism.
(2026-07-10). How an Egypt-Argentina World Cup game became a referendum on Palestine. aljazeera.com Contested calls and rival flags showed how Palestine now shapes debates over power and fairness in sport.
(2026-07-10). Palestinianism: A New Lens for Understanding Resistance and Defense of Human Dignity. ummid.com At its core, Palestinianism rests on a simple proposition: Before domination becomes a project of force, it becomes a project of definition.
(2026-07-10). Inquest dockets opened following spaza shop snack deaths. sanews.gov.za Inquest dockets opened following spaza shop snack deaths | The Police in Witbank, Mpumalanga, have opened two inquest dockets for investigation after a 43-year-old man and his four-year-old nephew died allegedly after consuming biscuits from a local spaza shop on Wednesday. ⚪ "It is reported that the owner of the tuck shop, who is a foreign national, had arranged with the landlord to store his stock in the main house. This was after he heard that there was looting of tuck shops belonging to foreign nationals in the area. The landlord allegedly consumed some of the biscuits and shared them with his nephew. ⚪ "Sh…
(2026-07-10). The Trump Administration Is Overhauling Birth Control Access for the Pronatalist Movement. theintercept.com 
(2026-07-10). Platner Volunteers Want To Move Forward With a New Candidate. portside.org Platner Volunteers Want To Move Forward With a New Candidate |
(2026-07-10). Saturday 7/18: Creating Utopia – a Free Hands-On participatory workshop in Oakland. indybay.org Lakeview Public Library, Oakland…
(2026-07-10). Sharon Graham and Simon Dubbins: two bureaucrats face off for Unite general secretary. wsws.org Both use militant-sounding rhetoric only to maintain the bureaucracy's grip over a restive membership employed across major sectors of the economy, while smothering political opposition to the most right-wing, pro-business Labour government in history.
(2026-07-10). France surge past Morocco to book semi-finals spot. newarab.com 
Mbappe curled in his eighth goal of the tournament on 60 minutes before Dembele doubled Les Bleus' lead six minutes later to settle a clinical victory at the Gillette Stadium outside Boston. | The win sends the 2018 champions into the semi-finals for the third straight World Cup, where they will face either Spain or Belgium in Arlington, Texas next Tuesday. | "I thi…
(2026-07-10). Mistaking an Army for a Creed: NATO, Trump, and the Future of Liberal Internationalism. moderndiplomacy.eu The NATO Ankara summit is a eulogy for one model of liberal internationalism. It should become the cradle of a better one. Donald Trump went to Ankara this week and asked the allies for loyalty. He said it beside Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whom he had praised for his loyalty in the war on Iran, and …
(2026-07-10). Richmond home where Imran Khan lived with Goldsmiths goes on sale for £25m. geo.tv 
(2026-07-10). Pride despite defeat as Morocco's World Cup run ends. aljazeera.com Pride despite defeat as Morocco's World Cup run ends…
(2026-07-10). Ice death squads terrorize immigrants and the nation? indybay.org ICE agents in Minneapolis.
(2026-07-10). Montefiore moves to eliminate 12 Bronx nursing positions in AI restructuring. wsws.org The cuts exposes the NYSNA union's sellout of the New York City nurse's strike earlier this year, which led to a contract with no meaningful protections against AI-led job losses.
(2026-07-10). Wednesday 7/8: Lessons of Minneapolis Teamster General Strike For Today-Presentation. indybay.org laborfest.net/2026/event/lessons-of-minn……
(2026-07-10). Health practitioners warn on continued dispensing of dangerous weight loss drugs. sanews.gov.za Health practitioners warn on continued dispensing of dangerous weight loss drugs | Health regulators have warned against the use or dispensing of recalled drugs Semaglutide and Tirzepatide. | The two medications are aimed at treating diabetes but are being used for weight loss purposes. | "The South African Pharmacy Council, Health Professions Council of South Africa and the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority hereby warn the public, pharmacies and dispensing medical practitioners against any continued use, prescription and/or dispensing of iDEXIS Semaglutide, iDEXIS Tirzepatide, and iDEXIS Semaglu…
(2026-07-10). Russia's Energy, Trade and Economic Cooperation with Ghana. moderndiplomacy.eu In this interview, H.E. Mr. Andrei Ordash, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Ghana, discusses Ghana-Russia relations, highlights energy, trade, economic cooperation, and training of future specialists in the Russian Federation. Ambassador Ordash also discusses the importance of the forthcoming Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled for late October 2026. Here are the interview excerpts: …
(2026-07-10). Petaluma City Council agrees to Consider Non-Cooperation with ICE Ordinance. indybay.org The Petaluma City Council tonight voted to adopt an agenda item for its consideration of a draft ordinance of non-cooperation with federal authorities and ICE in particular.
(2026-07-10). NATO's Bipolar Summit in Ankara. ummid.com Donald Trump turned NATO's Ankara summit into a one-man show – reviving Iran hostilities, threatening Spain, demanding Greenland, and needling allies – while Secretary-General Mark Rutte's flattery-and-spending strategy kept the alliance intact.
(2026-07-10). Donald Trump removes final members of independent US election commission. aljazeera.com The dismissals leave the federal election body vacant as Trump presses for broader changes to US voting rules.
(2026-07-10). Madison, July 19, 2026: Big Ride For Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-10). Heavy rains hit South Korea, leaving one missing and damaging hundreds of facilities. ecns.cn Torrential downpours battered South Korea over the past two days, leaving one person missing and damaging 453 facilities nationwide, the country's Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters said Friday.
(2026-07-10). WURD Radio's 'Freedom Journeys' recognizes 250 Black Philadelphians for their historic impact on the city. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? WURD Radio LLC is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by recognizing 250 black Philadelphians who have made a historic impact through a yearlong initiative called "This is our effort to really amplify the black contributions to Philadelphia," said Sara Lomax, president and CEO of Lomax said this project…
(2026-07-10). Colombian President Petro accused of "coup" by Trump-backed president-elect. wsws.org Petro openly warns of fascism and calls de la Espriella's victory illegitimate. Yet in the same breath, he calls on demonstrators to remain "calm," and proposes a "national agreement" with the incoming administration.
(2026-07-10). US NOAA: El Niño to strengthen through late 2026, likely last until early spring 2027. ecns.cn The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) under the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released a forecast report Thursday, warning El Niño will keep intensifying by the end of this year with a 97% chance persisting into early spring 2027.
(2026-07-10). European Parliament Resolution on Sudan Should Spark Action. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Villagers from Al-Luwaib in North Kordofan stand at a burial site for victims of a drone strike, in El Obeid, Sudan, January 14, 2026. | © 2026 El Tayeb Siddig/Reuters | The European Parliament adopted a milestone resolution on July 8 that addresses the armed conflict in Sudan and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacks in El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan.Civilians in El Obeid continue to suffer from unlawful attacks. "Drones strikes are daily," one resident said. "They're targeting infrastructure like water, fuel and the electricity station [that] we need for our survival." Fift…
(2026-07-10). Strengthening El Nino likely to among on record: US agency. al-monitor.com The El Nino weather pattern picked up strength over the past month and is highly likely to "rank among the largest" ever recorded when it peaks between October and December, US forecasters said Thursday. | In its latest update, the US Climate Prediction Center (CPC) said there is an 81 percent chance of a "very strong" El Nino between October and December that would rank among the largest such events in the historic record going back to 1950.
(2026-07-10). NATO e UE continuano a raccontare la favola della vittoria ucraina. strategic-culture.su àà davvero possibile che l'Ucraina abbia iniziato a sconfiggere la Russia? Oppure si tratta solo di un'illusione, creata per offrire agli sponsor occidentali l'immagine di un'Ucraina forte, alla quale occorre ancora stanziare miliardi di dollari? | Gianandrea GAIANI | Segue nostro I russi avanzano ma nessuno lo dice. Alcune delle ultime roccaforti ucraine nel Donbass stanno cadendo mostrando i limiti di una strategia incentrata su…
(2026-07-10). Chile's Carabineros repress, detain health workers protesting budget cuts. wsws.org The scenes outside La Moneda, with water cannon dispersing a peaceful march and union leaders dragged into detention, belong to a global pattern of state violence against working-class opposition.