"Many countries have proposed the idea of a ceasefire, but no one thinks about what it means. Some 25% of Ukrainian territory would remain under Russian control, which means buying time for Russia to strengthen its capabilities and resume its attacks…Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
French transport was thrust into chaos Friday just hours ahead of the Olympics 2024 opening ceremony after a series of coordinated “malicious acts” upended high-speed train lines.THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (AP News)
One of two raging, wind-whipped fires menacing Jasper, Alta., roared into town Wednesday night and began burning buildings.Edmonton
Researchers uncover ‘remarkable new way in which trees provide a vital climate service’ by reducing emissionsEllen McNally (The Guardian)
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His band became known as a training ground for some of the greatest blues guitarists to come out of England, including Eric Clapton, Peter Green, and Mick Taylor.The Boston Globe
On 14 May 2024, the ACT Supreme Court jailed David McBride for trying to expose the Australian Defence Force’s unethical, harmful and highly politicised leadership. David is not giving up.Chuffed
Doctors and nurses say death toll is more than 92,000, describe gruesome injuries and a sick and traumatized peopleChris McGreal (The Guardian)
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least three civilians and injured at least 20 over the past day, regional authorities reported on July 26.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
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As calls for police accountability mount over the killing of Sonya Massey, the Black woman who was shot by a sheriff’s deputy in her Illinois home, I’ve thought about the stubbornness of police violence.Ja'han Jones (MSNBC)
After several school districts said they don’t plan to follow a mandate by State Superintendent Ryan Walters to use the Bible in their curriculum, lawmakers are also weighing in.Andy Weber (KOCO)
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Lithuanian authorities are drawing up plans for mass evacuations of civilians in case of armed conflict, the LRT public broadcaster reported on July 25, citing the country's Interior Ministry.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
Several Democrats, including those who formerly served in the Obama-Biden administration, urged him to consider dropping out.Joey Garrison (USA TODAY)
A total of 270 flights were canceled at Germany's busiest airports after environmental activists launched a coordinated effort to disrupt air travel across Europe at the height of the summer vacation season to highlight the threat posed by climate ch…MICHAEL PROBST (AP News)