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All 72 deaths from Grenfell Tower fire ‘avoidable,’ final report says

Washington Post The burning of Grenfell Tower and the deaths of more than 70 people horrified Britain and put renewed scrutiny on building codes and safety measures. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/04/grenfell-tower-report-london-fire/

Live Updates: Ukraine Foreign Minister Offers to Resign as Zelensky Plans Cabinet Shake-Up

New York Times President Volodymyr Zelensky was poised to carry out the biggest change to his government since Moscow’s 2022 invasion. Rescuers dug through the rubble of a deadly strike in eastern Ukraine, as Russia launched new attacks. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/09/04/world/ukraine-russia-missile-attacks

Which countries have suspended or restricted arms sales to Israel?

Washington Post The U.K. is the latest country to suspend some weapons exports, amid scrutiny over military aid to Israel as the war in Gaza nears the one-year mark. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/04/countries-suspend-arms-sales-israel-uk/

Climate Change Is Making Glacier Tourism More Popular, and Riskier

New York Times More tourists are eager to visit vanishing glaciers and ice caves, but warming is also making the sites unstable. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/04/climate/climate-change-iceland-glacier-tourism.html

Biden blasted for pressuring Netanyahu, not Hamas terrorists following murder of Jewish hostages

Fox News JERUSALEM — President Biden’s curt response “no” to the question if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is doing enough to secure the freedom of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza unleashed a storm of criticism. Biden issued the terse remark on Monday as he headed into the Situation Room, where he and…

Elton John recovering from vision loss in one eye after severe infection

Washington Post The 77-year-old singer said he is “feeling positive” about the progress he has made, but it will take some time before sight returns to one eye. https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2024/09/04/elton-john-eye-infection/

Ukraine’s foreign minister resigns amid government shake-up

Washington Post Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has submitted his resignation, marking the latest major change in Kyiv’s leadership amid a larger government shake-up. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/04/ukraine-foreign-minister-resignation-dmytro-kuleba/

Back to school in Ukraine’s embattled Kharkiv means heading underground

Washington Post After years of distance learning, Kharkiv’s students finally get back to school — in a purpose built underground bunker safe from the Russian drones and missiles. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/04/ukraine-kharkiv-back-to-school/

Netanyahu still wants more war

Washington Post The Israeli leader’s critics argue he would rather prolong the war to assuage his far-right allies (and keep hold of power) than clinch a deal that stops hostilities and frees the remaining hostages. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/04/israel-netanyahu-prolong-war-critics-political-hostages/

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un reportedly ordered dozens of officials executed after deadly floods

Fox News North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un may have ordered at least 30 government officials to be executed after the devastating floods over the summer that killed thousands, according to a new report from South Korea. The South’s TV Chosun reported Tuesday that North Korean authorities sentenced between 20 and 30 people to capital punishment…