Corrections: Water Shortage, TF1 Channel

Corrections: Water shortage estimate of 5bn litres/day by 2055 applies only to England, not England and Wales. TF1 is a French commercial TV channel, not a public service broadcaster.

How Trump Hijacked US 250th Anniversary

Donald Trump has turned America's 250th independence anniversary into a self-focused spectacle, according to The Guardian's David Smith, instead of a unifying celebration.

US-Europe Standoff Over Bosnia Envoy Post Deepens Rift

Diplomats from the US and Europe failed to agree on a new high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the current envoy ousted immediately amid a transatlantic dispute over influence and a $1bn gas pipeline deal.

Jamaica to Petition King Charles for Slavery Reparations

Jamaican officials will travel to the UK on 6 September to petition King Charles for legal guidance on slavery reparations, seeking a ruling from the Privy Council on whether the slave trade was a crime against humanity.

Andy Burnham's Economic Blueprint Explained

Andy Burnham has set out his economic plans for Britain. Neal Lawson, from the Burnham-aligned group Mainstream, explains the thinking behind the manifesto and the challenges ahead.

Labour Minister and Reform MP Slam Road Cuts for Defence

Labour minister Hamish Falconer and Reform MP Robert Jenrick have voiced anger over the cancellation or delay of key transport infrastructure projects to fund a £15bn defence investment plan, with East Midlands roads facing cuts.

US at 250: A Nation of Contradictions

Rebecca Solnit reflects on the US as a nation of stark contradictions—horrific and magnificent—as it approaches its 250th anniversary, highlighting its divisions and potential futures.

UK Accused of Allowing UAE to Fuel Sudan War

The UK faces accusations of complicity in Sudan's war by allowing UAE-linked covert arms supplies to the RSF, despite warnings of atrocities. Over 13 million displaced and 19 million starving.

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