World Bank Chief Warns Mistrust Splitting Global South And West
[Al Jazeera] The new head of the World Bank has warned that growing divides between rich and poor nations risk deepening poverty in the developing…
July 2023
2026 Commonwealth Games In Doubt After Victoria Cancels
[BBC] The 2026 Commonwealth Games are in doubt after the Australian state of Victoria cancelled its plans to host due to budget blowouts. The Commonwealth…
Russia Halts Participation In Black Sea Grain Deal
[Al Jazeera] The Kremlin says Russia has halted its participation in a deal that allowed war-torn Ukraine to ship grain through the Black Sea to parts of…
Aussie Sailor ‘Very Well’ After Months Stranded At Sea
[9NEWS] A Sydney sailor who survived months at sea eating raw fish and drinking rainwater with his dog is “stable and very well”, his doctor has said….
Iran’s Morality Police To Resume Headscarf Patrols
[BBC] Iranian police are resuming controversial patrols to ensure women obey dress codes and cover their hair in public, state media reports. The “morality police”…
Carlos Alcaraz Wins men’s Wimbledon final
[BBC] Carlos Alcaraz won the Wimbledon men’s singles title for the first time by ending Novak Djokovic’s recent dominance with a stunning victory. Spain’s Alcaraz,…
USVI Wants At Least $190M In Damages From JPMorgan
[The Virgin Islands Consortium] At least $190 million. That’s how much the U.S. Virgin Islands is seeking in its lawsuit against JPMorgan, as the territory…
Lionel Messi Signs For Inter Miami
[CBS] In a groundbreaking move, global soccer icon Lionel Messi has joined Inter Miami. After his contract expired with Paris Saint-Germain at the end of June, Messi is moving to Miami…
Trans-Pacific Trade Pact Members Gathering Information On Aspiring Joiners
[Reuters] Members of a major trans-Pacific trade pact said on Sunday they were gathering information on China, Taiwan and other countries interested in joining the…
Extreme Heat Sweeps The World From Europe To The US And Japan
[Al Jazeera] Record heat is forecast around the world from the United States, where tens of millions are battling dangerously high temperatures, to Europe and…