The planet’s vision is getting worse: 50% of the population will have myopia by 2050 ( english.elpais.com )
https://archive.ph/dDKJG
The government of Cuba declares itself in a ‘war-time economy’ ( english.elpais.com )
https://ghostarchive.org/archive/KIKAN
China issues rare earth regulations to further protect domestic supply ( www.reuters.com )
China can end Russia’s war in Ukraine with a phone call, Finland says ( www.japantimes.co.jp )
https://archive.is/r39Kq
Two of the German military’s new spy satellites appear to have failed in orbit ( arstechnica.com )
Japan's top court says forced sterilisation unconstitutional ( www.bbc.com )
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/18439514...
Negotiated outcome most likely result of Russia-Ukraine war, major poll says ( www.theguardian.com )
In thinktank’s survey of 15 European countries, few respondents believe Ukraine can secure an outright victory
Putin's War in Ukraine Fuels Income Rise for Russia ( www.newsweek.com )
New data shows that Russia is now a "high-income" country, despite the enforcement of numerous sanctions intended to hurt the economy.
I stayed at a North Korean summer camp. We polished statues and played a game where we destroyed the White House. ( www.businessinsider.com )
Singapore prepared to recognise a Palestinian state with an effective govt that accepts Israel's right to exist ( www.channelnewsasia.com )
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/17574288
EU plan to impose import duty on cheap goods could dent Shein and Temu ( www.theguardian.com )
The EU is moving forward with plans to impose customs duty on cheap goods in a shift that could hit imports from online retailers and harm a hoped-for London listing by the fast-fashion seller Shein....
Lula Visits Chomsky Recovering from Stroke: “You Are One of the Most Influential People in My Life” ( www.democracynow.org )
German car industry urges EU to drop tariffs on China-made cars ( www.reuters.com )
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/17574296
Ukraine war briefing: US to announce $2.3bn military aid package for Kyiv ( www.theguardian.com )
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17193627...
Britain’s election could be historic. Here’s what to know. ( www.nbcnews.com )
Settlement tracking group says Israel has made largest West Bank land seizure in 3 decades ( apnews.com )
Israel has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decades, a settlement tracking group said Wednesday, a move that could further worsen already soaring tensions linked to the ongoing war in Gaza....
Congo Still Fights to Control Its Own Resources 64 Years After Its Independence ( truthout.org )
Hathras crush: More than 120 killed at religious event in India ( www.bbc.com )
https://archive.ph/QO2FZ
Hundreds of candidates pull out of French run-off in bid to foil far right ( www.aljazeera.com )
France’s left-wing and centrist parties have withdrawn hundreds of candidates from Sunday’s parliamentary elections, in a move aimed at thwarting the formation of the country’s first far-right government since World War II....
Bangkok Post - Myanmar shop owners jailed for raising wages ( www.bangkokpost.com )
What Changes Would a Far-Right Government Bring to France? ( www.nytimes.com )
Australian political, media establishment buries alleged far-right plan to behead Labor MP ( www.wsws.org )
Hurricane Beryl takes aim at Jamaica as death toll creeps up, destruction widespread ( www.reuters.com )
Hurricane Beryl is over Jamaica right now....
EU governments hesitant on Chinese EV tariffs as trade spat escalates ( www.reuters.com )
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/17578625