Texas approves new electoral map favouring Republicans
Facing opposition from Democrats who fled the state to stall the vote, Republicans hope the new maps will lead to more seats in Congress.
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Brazilian police day ex-President Bolsonaro had planned to flee to Argentina seeking asylum
Brazil’s federal police say that messages found on the telephone of embattled former President Jair Bolsonaro show that at one point he wanted to flee to Argentina and request political asylum.
Denmark ending letter deliveries is a sign of the digital times
PostNord blames sharply falling demand – will other post firms around the world follow suit?
China rushes to build out solar, and emissions edge downward
Chinese officials have showcased what they claim will be the world’s largest solar farm on the Tibetan plateau.
Treatment that can double bladder cancer survival rates available to 1,000 patients in England
People with disease that has spread have been found to live twice as long when given treatment hailed as ‘hopeful’More than 1,000 patients living with bladder cancer in England will be eligible for a treatment which can double survival rates from the d…
Gaza Conquest Plan Shows Israel’s “Blatant Disregard” For Mediation: Hamas
Palestinian militant group Hamas said Wednesday that Israeli military plans to conquer Gaza City showed its “blatant disregard” for efforts to broker a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the nearly two-year conflict.
Fire on US warship in Japan leaves 2 sailors with minor injuries, Navy says
A fire has broke out on the USS New Orleans vessel off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, leaving two sailors with minor injuries.
French researcher in Russian jail faces new espionage charge
A French researcher imprisoned in Russia is under new investigation for espionage, a court filing showed on Wednesday. Laurent Vinatier, already serving a three-year sentence, faces a hearing on August 25. The new charges carry a potential prison term…
Zelensky’s impossible choice – Spiked
Zelensky’s impossible choice SpikedThe ‘Big Tactical Error’ in the Russia-Ukraine Negotiations PoliticoAnalysis: What Progress Has Trump Really Made in Ukraine Peace Talks? The New York TimesWho will America’s president…
Fewer people are drinking — and that’s changing how they travel
Some 54% of Americans now say they consume alcohol, according to a Gallup poll. Those who quit describe how it’s changed their travel habits.