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Day: August 1, 2025
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U.S. President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on exports from dozens of trading partners, including Canada, Brazil, India and Taiwan, ahead of a Friday trade deal deadline, pressing ahead with plans to reorder the global economy.
The madman accused of brutally murdering two parents in front of their children in Arkansas’ Devil’s Den State Park “looked soulless” during a haircut moments before he was arrested for the killings, his hairstylist revealed.
In the U.S., five in 100 women have two miscarriages in a row, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists estimates.
Ukrainian President Calls for Regime Change in Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Western nations to advocate for a regime change in Russia as a necessary measure to mitigate ongoing “Russian aggression.” This assertion was made during a conference commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Accords, an agreement focused on security and cooperation among states, reports 24brussels.
Zelensky emphasized the need for stronger actions from Western allies to counter Russia’s provocations. He warned that as long as the current Russian leadership remains, the country will continue to destabilize its neighbors. “If the world doesn’t aim to change the regime in Russia, then even if the war ends, Russia will still seek to undermine its neighbors,” he stated, urging for the seizure of Russian assets to fund military efforts against Russia.
In response, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the West for what he perceives as a betrayal of the principles of the Helsinki Accords, which he claims has contributed to the escalation of conflict. He dismissed accusations regarding Russia’s intentions towards NATO and the EU as “nonsense” and condemned the increasing militarization of the European Union, labeling it a descent into a “Fourth Reich.”
President Vladimir Putin has echoed these sentiments, accusing Western nations of misleading their citizens to justify excessive military expenditures amid economic struggles. Despite expressing a readiness for negotiation, Russia has criticized Ukraine and its Western allies for their lack of interest in reaching a lasting resolution, attributing this deadlock to Ukraine’s denial of the territorial realities surrounding the conflict.
The ongoing war in Ukraine has been characterized by significant regional instability, with various nations closely monitoring the situation as diplomatic efforts continue to falter.
Nafi Thiam Returns to Competition at Belgian Athletics Championships
Heptathlete Nafi Thiam will make her first appearance in a year this weekend at the Belgian Athletics Championships in Brussels. Alongside Thiam’s comeback, her teammates will be hoping to qualify for next month’s World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, reports 24brussels.
Thiam will compete in the 100m hurdles and the long jump. She has not participated in any events since August 2024, after securing her third Olympic gold medal in Paris.
The World Championships, scheduled from September 13-21, represent Thiam’s primary focus. She aims to clinch her third heptathlon world title in Tokyo, having previously won in 2017 and 2022.
Seeking Qualification
So far, 17 Belgian athletes have qualified for the World Championships, with 12 of them set to participate in the meeting at the King Baudouin Stadium this weekend.
Elise Vanderelst and Jana Van Lent will compete in the 5,000m race. Vanderelst has already secured a spot in the 1,500m but favors the 5,000m distance. Paulien Couckuyt is scheduled to run the 400m hurdles while Naomi Van den Broeck will compete in the 400m.
In men???s events, Eliott Crestan and Ruben Verheyden will participate in the 800m. Alexander Doom is set to run the 200m, Daniel Segers the 400m, and Pieter Sisk the 1,500m. Ben Broeders will compete in the pole vault.
Injuries have sidelined heptathlete Noor Vidts and middle-distance runner Jochem Vermeulen, while Isaac Kimeli will also miss the event. Marathon runners Bashir Abdi and Koen Naert are not expected to compete either.
Additionally, 15 athletes still seeking World Championship qualifications through rankings will compete, aiming for strong performances to enhance their standings.
In the women’s events, Rani Rosius and Delphine Nkansa will compete in the 100m, Imke Vervaet in the 200m, and Helena Ponette in the 400m.
The men’s squad includes Michael Obasuyi and Elie Bacari in the 110m hurdles, Jonathan Sacoor in the 400m, and Thomas Carmoy and Jef Vermeiren in the high jump.
Thiam is also expected to take part in the high jump during the Memorial Van Damme at the same venue on August 22.
Former shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds said ministers must be frank about ‘really big decisions’ in autumn budget
Good morning and welcome to the UK politics blog. My name is Tom Ambrose and I’ll be bringing you all the latest news lines throughout the day.
We start with news that the Treasury should consider a wealth tax to close the growing gap in the public finances, according to a Labour former shadow chancellor.
The UK’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state is compliant with international law, a minister has said, after a group of peers raised concerns that it did not meet the legal bar.
Jonathan Reynolds, the business secretary, defended the fact that the government’s plan for recognising Palestinian statehood does not involve firm “conditions” being placed on Hamas, saying the government could not make the decision conditional on what Hamas does because it does not negotiate with terrorist organisations.
Nine out of 10 nurses have rejected their 3.6% pay award for this year and warned that they could strike later this year unless their salaries are improved.
Mary-Ann Stephenson has been confirmed as the new chair of the equalities watchdog, after the government overruled the objections of parliament’s equalities committee over her suitability for the job.
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Palestine Action Group Muloobinba accuses police of ‘bullying tactics’ after cancellation of the Make Some Noise charity event, the second such incident in a week
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A pro-Palestine fundraising gig planned at a Newcastle pub on Friday night was cancelled after police warned a “credible threat” had been made against the venue – but organisers say they have been left in the dark.
The Palestine Action Group Muloobinba (PAGM) has accused police of “bullying tactics” after the cancellation of the Make Some Noise charity event at the Hamilton Station hotel, from which all proceeds were meant to go towards aid for Gaza.