Trump administration cancels plans to develop new offshore wind projects The Trump administration is canceling plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Flawed notions of objectivity are hampering Canadian newsrooms when it comes to Gaza The response of Canada’s legacy news media to the Israeli government’s military action in Gaza for more than 640 days points to a problem within major Canadian news organizations, according to a new Canadian book, When Genocide Wasn’t News. The Conversation · Jul 31, 2025
Why Donald Trump has stopped some conflicts but is failing with Ukraine and Gaza In yet another twist in his unpredictable decision making, US president Donald Trump has dramatically shortened his original 50-day ultimatum to Vladimir Putin to call a ceasefire in Ukraine to a mere ten days. It’s an unmistakable sign of Trump’s frustration with the Russian leader who he now appears to… The Conversation · Jul 31, 2025
Boy, 6, among dead in Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv Seven people were killed and around 50 people were wounded in the strikes on the Ukrainian capital Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2025
PM says he ‘particularly’ listens to hostages after Palestine backlash Sir Keir said there is a ‘need to do everything we can to alleviate the human catastrophe in Gaza’. The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Trump threatens Canada on trade deal after Carney moves to recognise Palestine Trump says recognising Palestine statehood ‘rewards Hamas’ and US deal with Canada would now be ‘very hard’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025
France under pressure to stop $9.7m of USAID contraceptives being destroyed US reportedly planning to destroy contraceptives, probably destined for Africa, in France after dismantling USAID The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025
Donald Trump outsources his mass deportation dreams to a new, even more irresponsible lieutenant More mistakes that ruin people's lives are coming. We Got This Covered · Jul 31, 2025
Trump Warns Russian Official Who Said U.S. Is Taking a 'Step Toward War': 'Entering Very Dangerous Territory!' Donald Trump issued a warning to former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev after saying the reduced deadline to take steps toward ending the war with Ukraine made a conflict with the U.S. more likely Latin Times · Jul 31, 2025
‘She’s worse than Jeffrey’: As Supreme Court mulls Ghislaine Maxwell release, her victim speaks out "She participated. She tortured me and others." We Got This Covered · Jul 31, 2025
Trump's Inflation Honeymoon Is Over—And Powell's Patience Pays Off The inflation lull that helped President Donald Trump keep pressure on the Federal Reserve is over as June's data show the tariffs are finally hitting consumer prices—and Fed Chair Jerome Powell was wise to hold his ground. Benzinga · Jul 31, 2025
Trump’s baby savings accounts are just a ‘back door to privatizing Social Security,’ treasury secretary admits Democrats seized on the comment as a signal that Republicans want to privatize Social Security—an unpopular GOP idea that was floated 20 years ago and swiftly abandoned The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
New peace plan increases pressure on Israel and US as momentum grows for Palestinian statehood A new vision for Middle East peace emerged this week which proposes the withdrawal of Israel from Gaza and the West Bank, the disarming and disbanding of Hamas and the creation of a unified Palestinian state. The plan emerged from a “high-level conference” in New York on July 29, which… The Conversation · Jul 31, 2025
A key US inflation gauge rose last month as Trump's tariffs lifted goods prices The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked higher last month in a sign that President Donald Trump’s broad-based tariffs are starting to lift prices for many goods The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Latin Times · Jul 31, 2025 New York Gov. Hochul Warns She Will Also Retaliate If Texas Moves Forward With Redistricting: 'I Won't Sit By' New York Gov. Kathy Hochul warned she will also take retaliatory measures if Texas moves forward with a redistricting initiative that would remove five Democratic seats
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025 Trump envoy arrives in Israel amid rising Gaza death toll of Palestinians seeking aid Steve Witkoff to visit Gaza on Friday to inspect food distribution sites
The Conversation · Jul 31, 2025 Yosemite embodies the long war over US national park privatization The Trump administration’s cuts to the National Park Service’s budget and staffing have raised concerns among park advocates and the public that the administration is aiming to further privatize the national parks.
Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025 What legal tests are Donald Trump’s tariffs facing? US courts assessing Trump’s tariff authority and reliance on 1977 emergencies act amid constitutional power debate.
The Conversation · Jul 31, 2025 Roman Empire and the fall of Nero offer possible lessons for Trump about the cost of self-isolation President Donald Trump’s first term saw a record-high rate of turnover among his Cabinet members and chief advisers. Trump’s second term has, to date, seen far fewer Cabinet departures.
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025 India to take steps to ‘secure national interest’ after Trump imposes 25% tariff US president brings up New Delhi’s ties to Russia in latest trade broadside
The Guardian - US · Jul 31, 2025 Trump’s tariffs face skepticism in court hours before latest round is set to kick in Federal appeals court mulls whether US president exceeded authority in imposing ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on trading partners
Benzinga · Jul 31, 2025 Alibaba, Amazon, Shein Brace For Impact As Trump Nixes Duty-Free Threshold President Donald Trump has introduced a sweeping tariff policy aimed squarely at online retail giants such as Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), PDD Holdings (NASDAQ:PDD), the parent of Temu, and fast-fashion heavyweight Shein.
Benzinga · Jul 31, 2025 Trump Administration Teams Up With Big Tech On Health Data Tracking System — Critics Call It 'Open Door' For Sensitive Data Invasion President Donald Trump has announced a new private health tracking system, aimed at streamlining patient access to health records and wellness monitoring.
Euronews · Jul 31, 2025 Politicians, oil companies and Russia: Who’s fuelling climate disinformation, and why? A new report has revealed how political figures, fossil fuel interests and foreign states are shaping climate denial worldwide.
We Got This Covered · Jul 31, 2025 Puppet or president?: Donald Trump confirms he is not considered a leader by his own people And the MAGA cult calls him a leader. Right.