The Guardian

Jamaican delegation defends legal route of petition to King Charles for slavery reparations

Petition to king, who remains Jamaica’s head of state, is formally lodged in landmark visit to UK by officialsA palpable surge of emotion swept through Brixton’s New Park Road Baptist church as the packed congregation rose to sing Bob Marley’s Redemption Song.The service on Sunday marked the anniversary of the 1781 Zong massacre, when more than 100 enslaved Africans were thrown overboard so the ship’s owners could claim insurance for “lost cargo”. Continue reading...

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The Guardian

US scientists turn to chickens to sound the alarm as West Nile cases rise

Chickens – which can test positive for viruses but cannot spread them – an ideal early warning system for mosquito-borne diseaseThe start of West Nile virus transmission began unusually early in some US states, with the most cases in early summer since 2004, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned in July – so Delaware turned to chickens.“They kind of are the proverbial canary in the coal mine,” said Tom Moran, head of the mosquito control section at the Delaware departmen

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The Guardian

Registered sex offender was allowed to participate at South Carolina church for decades

The Brookwood Church in Simpsonville only just disqualified Jerry Sidell from serving there in any capacityA registered sex offender who was sentenced to prison in the 1980s after he told authorities that he had molested several boys whom he met through his religious work with Christian youth in Georgia was later allowed to participate for decades in ministry at a South Carolina church.The Brookwood church, a southern Baptist institution in the South Carolina city of Simpsonville, only just disq

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The Guardian

Beyond the heatwave: what it really takes for climate warnings to cut through in the UK

As trust in institutions wavers, experts say local, collective action is more effective in driving changeWildfires, excess deaths, hosepipe bans, school closures: this summer many British people have experienced the often devastating effects of the climate crisis in ways they had not before. In that sense, policymakers and climate experts have a unique opportunity to engage with the public about what needs to happen to better prepare the country for the years ahead. But as trust in institutions

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The Guardian

Heatwaves hit the Sunday roast: why the RHS says cauliflower is off the menu

Charity urges gardeners in England to swap thirsty brassicas for drought-tolerant cropsThey are an integral part of the British Sunday roast – but cauliflowers are now going to be off the menu, according to the Royal Horticultural Society.England’s climate has changed so much that the RHS is now recommending that gardeners exclude the brassicas from their vegetable patches. Continue reading...

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WSJ World News

AI Fears Leap From Silicon Valley Into Mainstream America

Plus, the U.S. links Chinese satellite imagery to a deadly Iranian strike, and the ultimate workplace survival guide.

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The Guardian

Xi Jinping gets red carpet at Brics summit amid thaw in India-China relations

Chinese president’s arrival in Delhi seen as step towards reconciliation after deadly 2020 military clashThe Chinese president, Xi Jinping, has received a red-carpet welcome in India for a summit of Brics developing nations, as regional rivals Beijing and Delhi make a public display of thawing relations while quietly competing to lead at a time of shaky US global dominance.As Xi stepped off the plane, he was walked past an honour guard of Indian soldiers and traditional dancers in colourful dres

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NY Times World

Why Mokha, Historic Port That Shaped the Coffee Trade, Is a Prize in Yemen’s War

A strategic location on the Red Sea afforded the city centuries of trading dominance — and makes it a coveted target in today’s fighting in the Middle East.

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The Guardian

London Underground workers exposed to asbestos without protective masks, documents reveal

Hundreds of staff may have worked without legally required face-fitted masks over 20 yearsHundreds of London Underground workers could have been exposed to asbestos for almost 20 years without protection required under safety regulations, according to documents seen by the Guardian.Under 2002 rules on controlling asbestos and other hazardous materials, employers are required to take a series of precautions, including ensuring exposed workers are given individually fitted face masks to prevent in

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The Guardian

Trump personality cult alive and well in Dallas – will it power Republican midterm success?

President the star of the show at two-day convention, but party’s plan to treat November elections as referendum on Trump himself poses grave risks“We’re going to have a good time listening to music,” Donald Trump told thousands of supporters in downtown Dallas before handing the mic to an opera singer, “because I’m getting a little bit tired of politics now.”Millions of Americans seem tired of politics after a decade dominated by Trump. So the US president’s decision to close out this week’s fi

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NY Times World

Why Carney Isn’t Rushing Back to the Negotiating Table

Canadians back his tough stance on trade with the U.S. An expert says that support gives him little incentive to reopen talks soon.

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BBC World

'It's like a dog set loose on us' - fear over Kenya's crackdown on foreign traders

The authorities have struggled to contain the fallout, as frightened migrants flee the country.

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WSJ World News

This Spanish Island Wants to Ditch Drunk British Tourists for Rich American Ones

Mallorca is taking a less-is-more approach to tourism as anger swells among locals.

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NY Times World

Walk This Way

Are there everyday activities that you can turn into a walk?

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NY Times World

‘We Left in the Clothes We Were Wearing’: Yemenis Flee New Fighting

Hunger and disease have tormented Yemen for years. Now, fighting between the Saudi-backed government and Iran-backed Houthis is pushing it to the brink.

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NY Times World

Tyla and Other Stars Cancel Concerts Amid Anti-Immigrant Backlash

As anti-immigrant sentiment and vigilante violence fuel outrage across the continent, some fans abroad are rejecting South African performers.

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NY Times World

Visa Issue Threatens U.S.-Brazil Cooperation on Crime

Officials say the Trump administration is blocking some of Brazil’s efforts to expand cooperation on fighting transnational crime.

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Washington Post World

Al-Qaeda regroups in Afghanistan, 25 years after 9/11

The terror organization and its offshoots have set up at least eight training sites over the past three years, taking advantage of the Taliban’s return to power.

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Washington Post World

Bolsonaro’s son surges in run to free the former president

Flávio Bolsonaro is now polling evenly with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and prediction markets are favoring the challenger over the incumbent in the October election.

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BBC World

Trump to meet Irish leader Micheál Martin during visit

Trump will hold meetings in Dublin before attending the Irish Open golf tournament in Doonbeg, County Clare.

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