Major Russian grain export terminal hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other’s shipping facilities and ports.
LA Lakers to be sold in record $12.5bn deal
The Los Angeles Lakers is to be sold for a reported record $12.5bn – less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake in the NBA franchise.
Thousands of Canadians call for US ambassador’s expulsion
An online petition accusing Pete Hoekstra of diplomatic interference in Canadian domestic affairs has garnered more than 60,000 signatures.
Members of Trump’s cabinet remained on decoy plane, after president’s quiet exit
Trump boarded a different plane in Turkey during a Nato summit for security reasons involving Iran.
US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.
Wisconsin result dents winning streak for Democratic Party’s left wing
Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend.
Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village
Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.
Zhu Rongji, who helped turn China into a trading giant, dies at 97
Zhu brought China into the WTO and championed reforms that fuelled growth.
Danube river’s low water levels reveal remains of WWII soldiers and motorcycle
A remarkably well-preserved motorcycle and identification tags were found alongside the bodies.
Wisconsin result halts winning streak for Democratic Party’s left wing
Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend.
