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Defiant Netanyahu Defends Judicial Overhaul in Israel

New York Times The prime minister said he planned to reinstate an ally barred from the government. He declined to say if he would respect a Supreme Court decision on the overhaul plan that has divided the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/middleeast/netanyahu-judicial-overhaul-israel.html

2 Ukrainian Fighters Take a Break From the War to Marry Each Other

New York Times Their wedding was hosted by a charity group that provides uniforms, boots and other essentials to female soldiers, but because of demand recently started to organize such celebrations. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/europe/russia-ukraine-weddings.html

Fire Aboard Cargo Ship off Dutch Coast Is Still Raging

New York Times The vessel, which has about 3,000 vehicles on board, has been burning since Tuesday. One crew member died. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/europe/cargo-ship-fire-cars.html

Head of Presidential Guard Announced as Leader in Niger Coup

New York Times Gen. Omar Tchiani spoke on state television as the head of a transitional leadership in the West African country, two days after his troops detained the elected president. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/africa/niger-coup-general-omar-tchiani.html

The State of Women’s Soccer

New York Times The largest-ever Women’s World Cup tournament highlights the growing professionalization of the sport. A sportswriter shares his thoughts. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/australia/the-state-of-womens-soccer.html

China’s outgoing envoy hails Singapore’s ‘unwavering commitment’ to Beijing ties

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ambassador Sun Haiyan had reportedly been recalled to Beijing after just 14 months, to become a deputy minister in the International Liaison Department. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3229296/chinas-outgoing-envoy-hails-singapores-unwavering-commitment-beijing-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

Europe Vowed to Make Russia Pay for the War. It’s Not That Easy.

New York Times Confiscating Russian state assets frozen by the United States and Europe could breach international law and set a dangerous precedent, experts say. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/europe/ukraine-russia-assets.html

What’s Happening With the Quran Burnings in Sweden?

New York Times Sweden has found itself caught between outrage over anti-Muslim actions and its commitments to free speech. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/europe/sweden-quran-burnings.html

Singapore races to extend life of ‘Garbage of Eden’ Pulau Semakau, its only landfill site

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With the land-scarce city state’s island rubbish dump expected to be full in just over a decade, the government needs to extend Pulau Semakau’s lifespan. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3229286/singapore-races-extend-life-garbage-eden-pulau-semakau-its-only-landfill-site?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia Says It Intercepted a Ukrainian Drone Near Moscow

New York Times Russia said it had foiled the attack, the second such incident in the capital region in less than a week. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/europe/moscow-drone-intercept.html