A Resurgent Labour Party Sees Scotland as a Springboard to Power
As the Scottish nationalists stumble, a by-election near Glasgow this fall will test support for the opposition Labour party ahead of Britain’s coming general election.
Thursday Briefing
Drone attacks in the war in Ukraine.
China’s Misinformation Fuels Anger Over Fukushima Water Release
By exaggerating the risks from Japan’s discharge of treated wastewater, Beijing hopes to cast Japan and its allies as conspirators in malfeasance, analysts say.
The U.S. and China Are Talking Again. Where It Will Lead Is Unclear.
Gina Raimondo, the U.S. commerce secretary, and her Chinese counterparts agreed to continue economic talks, but such dialogues have a disheartening record.
Johannesburg building fire: Death toll rises to 63 in South Africa – CNN
Johannesburg building fire: Death toll rises to 63 in South Africa  CNNSouth Africa fire: Blaze in residential building in Johannesburg  Al Jazeera EnglishFire at multi-story building in Johannesburg leaves at least 63 dead, more than 40 injured  Fox NewsSouth Africa: Dozens killed in overnight fire | DW News  DW NewsMore than 60 dead as fire engulfs building in South
Japan makes record defence spending request amid tension with China – Reuters
Japan makes record defence spending request amid tension with China  ReutersJapan’s defense ministry requests nearly 12% budget increase to bolster military’s strike capability  Yahoo FinanceJapan Looks to Boost Defense Budget by 13% and Add New Missiles  The Wall Street JournalJapan Military Seeks Record Budget as Threats in Region Mount  BloombergJapan raises military spending to counter China with more missiles
Gabon military coup: What to know about the overthrow of the Bongo dynasty – CNN
Gabon military coup: What to know about the overthrow of the Bongo dynasty  CNNGabon coup LIVE: Brice Oligui Nguema announced as the new leader | GABON COUP | WION LIVE  WIONGabon’s military ousts president in latest coup in Africa  PBS NewsHourWhy Gabon’s coup plotters can count on popular support  The GuardianAfrica instability should concern the West  The Telegraph
Russia and North Korea in ‘Actively Advancing’ Talks on Weapons, U.S. Says – The New York Times
Russia and North Korea in ‘Actively Advancing’ Talks on Weapons, U.S. Says  The New York TimesView Full Coverage on Google News
Idalia’s wrath continues across Carolinas with life-threatening flooding following historic Florida landfall – Fox Weather
Idalia’s wrath continues across Carolinas with life-threatening flooding following historic Florida landfall  Fox Weather Idalai Storm 2023 Live | Florida Cleans Up After Hurricane Idalia | Idalia Hurricane Live Updates  CNN-News18Hurricane Idalia makes landfall: Here’s the latest  FOX 10 PhoenixEditorial: Idalia’s predicted impact is minimal, but it’s best to be prepared  The Virginian-PilotIn Tampa Bay’s flooded Idalia aftermath, asking
Gabon Coup: Officers Say They Are Seizing Power
The televised announcement came hours after the Central African nation’s president, Ali Bongo Ondimba, was re-elected for a third term.