Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan announced by President Donald Trump, calling for Hamas to disarm before any Israeli military withdrawal. The stance marks a rare public break with Trump, whose Board of Peace had said it reached a "historic" agreement with Hamas last month.
NYTimes – World NYTimes – World Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan announced by President Donald Trump, calling for Hamas to disarm before any Israeli military withdrawal. The stance marks a rare public break with Trump, whose Board of Peace had said it reached a "historic" agreement with Hamas last month.
BBC Sport Dutch cyclist finishes 1:18 clear of Kasia Niewiadoma ‘I know what’s right and what’s not,’ runner-up says In the end, there was no debate. Demi Vollering went away and clear on the Col d’Èze, overlooking Nice, to win her second Tour de France Femmes from rival Kasia Niewiadoma, champion in 2024, by one minute and 18 seconds. The final and decisive attacks came on the narrow snaking climb of the Chemin du Vinaigrier…
NYTimes – US Hunter Biden said in a BBC interview that former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to his bones and is causing pain, describing the condition as 'very debilitating' and sad to watch. The interview also touched on Hunter Biden's pardon and his denial of interest in running for office.
NYTimes – US Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf, currently staff secretary, will replace David Warrington as White House counsel and assistant to the president, effective 1 September. Scharf, a deeply conservative lawyer, helped secure approval for the $400 million White House ballroom project.
NYTimes – World Daniel Kinahan, accused of leading a family crime syndicate, was flown home from Dubai on an Irish government jet on Sunday.
Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player with the Boston Celtics, died on Sunday at age 86. He coached the Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors, becoming one of two coaches to win at least 250 games with three franchises, and helped develop stars Steph Curry and Dirk Nowitzki.
NYTimes – World British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as fast-moving wildfires force evacuations across the Okanagan Valley. More than 20,000 people were ordered to flee, with thousands more warned to prepare to evacuate. The fires erupted on Friday and nearly doubled in size overnight into Saturday. National police are investigating a possible death near Summerland, though it has not been confirmed. Earlier Ontario fires had sent smoke to the U.S. East Coast.
Sky News – Front Page Some Taylor Swift songs have been removed from social media videos posted by Donald Trump's campaign and the White House, including a 3 August video that linked her "Red" album to Republicans, after efforts to mock the pop star.
NPR – World Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility for a drone attack on a Saudi Aramco oil refinery, reported at Jazan, on Sunday. The strike came two days after Saudi Arabia signed a defence pact with Turkey and while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid disputes between Iran and the U.S. over reopening terms. Separately, Houthi strikes on Yemen's port city of Mokha killed at least 11 people, according to a medical source.
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Sky News – World Hunter Biden said in a BBC interview that former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to his bones and is causing pain, describing the condition as 'very debilitating' and sad to watch. The interview also touched on Hunter Biden's pardon and his denial of interest in running for office.
