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Water cuts loom as US unveils long-awaited response to Colorado river crisis

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T17:38:28+00:00

Federal government plan outlines cuts to California, Arizona and Nevada but fix is likely to be only temporaryThe US government released its anxiously awaited plan for how to manage the Colorado river crisis on Friday, outlining cuts in water supplied to California, Arizona and Nevada.The proposal from the US Bureau of Reclamation spares Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming from facing mandatory cuts, for now. But it is a temporary fix as the states that rely on the river continue to fight over a long-term management plan for the dwindling resource that supplies huge swaths of the western US

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Wait goes on for result in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T17:38:18+00:00

The turnout was recorded as the lowest on record for a mayoral role in the regionThe construction of a new Chinese “super-embassy” in London, which is set to be built near the Tower of London, can go ahead after a high court challenge against the decision to grant planning permission was dismissed, PA Media is reporting.The Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association (RMCRA) brought legal action against the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Continue reading...

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India’s monsoon rains in danger as UN chief warns planet is ‘on fire’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T17:37:32+00:00

António Guterres says strengthening El Niño will help push the world’s climate crisis into ‘uncharted territory’India’s monsoon is in danger and hotter, drier conditions are forecast across much of the world as a stronger El Niño weather system is taking hold, weather experts have warned.António Guterres, the UN secretary general, said the strengthening El Niño was “adding fuel to a planet already on fire” and pushing the world into “uncharted territory”. Continue reading...

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Главное из обращения Татьяны Ким об атаках ВСУ на склады Wildberries

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-07-31T17:32:25+00:00

Основатель Wildberries Татьяна Ким выступила с обращением в связи с атаками беспилотников на логистические центры компании. Она заявила, что удары направлены против мирных граждан нескольких стран, описала меры защиты объектов, объявила о подготовке пакета господдержки для пострадавших продавцов и сообщила о перестройке логистики.

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Главное из заявления Татьяны Ким об атаках ВСУ на склады Wildberries

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-07-31T17:32:25+00:00

Основатель Wildberries Татьяна Ким выступила с обращением в связи с атаками беспилотников на логистические центры компании. Она заявила, что удары направлены против мирных граждан нескольких стран, описала меры защиты объектов, объявила о подготовке пакета господдержки для пострадавших продавцов и сообщила о перестройке логистики.

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Washington Post’s opinion editor resigns after just one year in role

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T17:24:42+00:00

Adam O’Neal did not give reason for his departure at end of August, in another major shakeup at US publicationThe Washington Post had realized a state of relative calm in the five months since the paper was turned upside down in February, when nearly half the newsroom was laid off and its unpopular publisher, Will Lewis, abruptly resigned.But on Friday, staffers were shocked to find out that Adam O’Neal, a millennial hired last year to lead its opinion section, was already leaving. Continue reading...

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Ceuta Evokes Europe’s 2015 Migration Crisis. But Much Has Changed Since.

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-31T17:16:31+00:00

The crossing of 50,000 people to Spanish territory this week has created a crisis for the Spanish government, much as the 2015 migration crisis did for Europe’s leaders. The context is different.

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Trump says he is not sure about giving Patriot missiles to Ukraine, calling it a ‘big step’ – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T17:10:23+00:00

US president says ‘people can someday turn on you’ if given missiles after Zelenskyy requested them during meeting earlier this weekSign up for the US Breaking News emailWhen asked by a reporter at Camp David about negotiations with Iran, Trump said the US would be “hitting them very hard”.“We just want to win,” he said. “We’re doing very well, trying to be nice, as nice as you can be in a situation like that, but, you know, they’re being decimated. They have no Navy. They have no air force, they have no anti-aircraft. They don’t have any capability. They have some, but very little.” Continue

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Что изменится для россиян в августе

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-07-31T17:06:34+00:00

С августа будут проиндексированы отдельные пенсионные выплаты. Уведомления об имущественном налоге начнут приходить на «Госуслуги», а пользователи MAX получат бесплатный мобильный трафик. Об этих и других нововведениях последнего месяца лета – в подборке «Ведомостей».

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Что известно об убийстве россиян в Таиланде

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-07-31T17:04:50+00:00

Рано утром 26 июля 17-летний брат и 22-летняя сестра Назимовы выехали из дома в Паттайе на мотоцикле и пропали. Позже стало известно, что их убили два тайских рецидивиста и забрали их транспорт. Тела молодых людей оказались закопаны в горах.

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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s Rein Me In breaks 73-year record to become longest-running UK No 1 single

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T17:00:28+00:00

Duetting stars surpass record set in 1953, when crooner Frankie Laine hit the top with I BelieveSam Fender and Olivia Dean have scored the longest running UK No 1 single in history with Rein Me In, beating a record that has stood since 1953.Back then, the UK singles chart had been running for less than a year and contained just 12 songs when I Believe, a bombastic ballad by US crooner Frankie Laine, hit No 1 and spent a total of 18 weeks on the chart. Continue reading...

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Ukraine’s Strike on Iranian Ship Shows How Two Wars Could Spiral

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-31T16:57:05+00:00

Iran sent military aid to Russia for its war against Ukraine. Now the question is whether that conflict and the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran are converging.

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Mahershala Ali on Marvel’s cursed Blade reboot: ‘If they wanted to do it, we would’ve done it’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T16:50:54+00:00

Two-time Oscar winner was to take on role of vampire-hunting antihero but said project is no longer happeningThe two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali has confirmed that his Blade reboot is no longer going forward.The star of Moonlight and Green Book had been attached to play Marvel’s vampire-hunting antihero in 2019. The role had originally been played by Wesley Snipes in three films between 1998 and 2004. Continue reading...

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Mahershala Ali on Marvel’s collapsed Blade reboot: ‘If they wanted to do it, we would’ve done it’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T16:50:54+00:00

Two-time Oscar winner was to take on role of vampire-hunting antihero but said project is no longer happeningThe two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali has confirmed that his Blade reboot is no longer going forward.The star of Moonlight and Green Book had been attached to play Marvel’s vampire-hunting antihero in 2019. The role had originally been played by Wesley Snipes in three films between 1998 and 2004. Continue reading...

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Donald Trump dit vouloir faire « très attention » avant d’autoriser Kiev à produire des missiles Patriot

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-31T16:50:03+00:00

« Vous donnez cette technologie et, un jour, ils peuvent se retourner contre vous », a mis en garde le président américain, lors d’un conseil des ministres ouvert à la presse dans sa résidence de Camp David. Le président américain avait annoncé, le 8 juillet, son intention d’autoriser l’Ukraine à fabriquer des missiles Patriot, à l’issue du sommet de l’Organisation du traité de l’Atlantique Nord à Ankara.

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Italy says it’s suspending EU Schengen arrangement with Spain after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T16:47:16+00:00

The measure will impact people travelling by plane or boat between the two countriesSpanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez is now in Ceuta, accompanied by interior minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska.He first visited the Tarajal border crossing, and is now talking to officials from local authorities, border and police services. Continue reading...

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Florida woman’s autopsy report reveals extent of alligator attack

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T16:45:31+00:00

Brittany Clark struggled for her life before dying from brutal injuries in rare attack, autopsy report confirmsA woman who was killed in a rare alligator attack while swimming with her boyfriend in Florida struggled for her life before dying from the brutal injuries inflicted on her by the animal, newly released autopsy results confirmed.The report containing the results of Brittany Clark’s autopsy, published on Thursday, also contained new details about the extent of the 28 June mauling that unfolded in Seminole county’s Little Big Econ state forest. Continue reading...

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Невже Сергій Дядечко руками правоохоронців намагається знищити український фармбізнес "ФАРМАСЕЛ"?

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-31T16:40:03+00:00

За інформацією джерел видання From-ua, уже найближчим часом у справі "ФАРМАСЕЛ" можуть відбутися нові обшуки та вручення підозр. Основним вигодонабувачем цих процесуальних дій є одіозний бізнесмен із багаторічним...

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Невже Сергій Дядечко руками правоохоронців намагається знищити український фармбізнес "ФАРМАСЕЛ"?

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-31T16:40:00+00:00

За інформацією джерел видання From-ua, уже найближчим часом у справі "ФАРМАСЕЛ" можуть відбутися нові обшуки та вручення підозр. Основним вигодонабувачем цих процесуальних дій є одіозний бізнесмен із багаторічним...

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FarEye features in Gartner Market Guide

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-31T16:39:48+00:00

The inclusion marks FarEye’s 12th overall Gartner recognition

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Middle East crisis live: Trump says ‘Israel is very happy’ with Gaza peace plan but doesn’t say if withdrawal or Hamas disarmament comes first

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T16:30:37+00:00

The agreement is a ‘great breakthrough’, the president says in response to media questionsTrump claims agreement for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas in Gaza but support uncertainSaudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against HouthisAl Jazeera reporter Hani Mahmoud has reported the mood in Gaza this morning following news of Hamas’s potential disarmament.Palestinians have heard repeated statements about their fate in the three years since the current war began between Israel and Hamas, so last night’s announcement by Donald Trump wasn’t met with any particular joy or celebration.

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Le quattro menzogne delle destre sulla crisi di Ceuta

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-07-31T16:30:26+00:00

La campagna scatenata dai sovranisti sul governo socialista spagnolo è stata costruita su una serie di fake news

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Cabinet approved expanded Khelo India scheme

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-31T16:30:23+00:00

Khelo India was launched in 2017 and has been receiving the lion’s share of allocation from the union sports budget annually

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HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T16:29:14+00:00

Injectable PrEP drug holds promise but investment in HIV prevention has declined dramatically worldwideSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email New innovations in HIV prevention could dramatically reduce the number of new HIV cases around the globe, but US foreign aid cuts will mean that those that most need the new medication will be unable to access it, according to experts at the Aids 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.One year ago, the World Health Organization recommended that governments around the world prioritize expanded access to lenacapavir, an injectable version of

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India’s monsoon in danger as El Niño predicted to bring hot and dry global conditions, experts warn

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T16:24:34+00:00

El Niño forecast to strengthen from August to October, resulting in higher temperatures and more extreme weatherIndia’s monsoon is in danger and hotter, drier conditions are forecast across much of the world as a stronger El Niño weather system is taking hold, weather experts have warned.The El Niño system will strengthen from August to October, which will bring higher temperatures globally, with increasing rainfall in some regions while other suffer drought, according to new data and forecasts released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Friday. Continue reading...

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