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Denmark, Greenland say US will not take over island after Trump envoy move
On Sunday, Trump announced Landry's appointment as special envoy, saying that Jeff understands how essential Greenland is to our National Security
 "Denmark, Greenland say US will not take over island after Trump envoy move")
China to impose up to 42.7% provisional tariffs on EU dairy products
China had initiated other probes into European brandy and pork imports as countermeasures for the EU's tariffs on Chinese EVs. It had also urged the EU to scrap its EV tariffs
 "China to impose up to 42.7% provisional tariffs on EU dairy products")
WSJ parent firm on trial in Hong Kong for removing reporter over union role
The company pleaded not guilty to both charges, each of which carries a maximum fine of 100,000 Hong Kong dollars (about $12,850)
 "WSJ parent firm on trial in Hong Kong for removing reporter over union role")
Malaysian court rejects ex-PM Razak's bid to serve rest of sentence at home
The court ruled that a rare royal order issued by the nation's former king was not valid and not made in accordance with constitutional requirements
 "Malaysian court rejects ex-PM Razak's bid to serve rest of sentence at home")
Australian police allege gunman in Bondi Beach shooting trained with father
The police statement of facts was made public following Naveed Akram's video court appearance Monday from a Sydney hospital
 "Australian police allege gunman in Bondi Beach shooting trained with father")
Nato intel suspects Russia developing weapon to target Starlink satellites
The thousands of low-orbiting satellites have been pivotal for Ukraine's survival against Russia's full-scale invasion, now in its fourth year
 "Nato intel suspects Russia developing weapon to target Starlink satellites")
Ukraine deploys low-cost interceptor drones to counter Russia's air attacks
Nightly attacks on Ukrainian cities and power infrastructure have forced Kyiv to rewrite the air defence rule book and develop cut-price drone killers costing as little as $1,000
 "Ukraine deploys low-cost interceptor drones to counter Russia's air attacks")
Passenger bus crash in Indonesia kills at least 16 people, says official
The bus carrying 34 people lost control on a toll road and struck a concrete barrier before rolling onto its side
 "Passenger bus crash in Indonesia kills at least 16 people, says official")
Southeast Asian ministers meet in Malaysia over Thailand-Cambodia conflict
The new fighting derailed a ceasefire promoted by US President Donald Trump, which ended five days of combat in July
 "Southeast Asian ministers meet in Malaysia over Thailand-Cambodia conflict")
Trump admin removes nearly 30 career diplomats from foreign service posts
All of them had taken up their posts in the Biden administration but had survived an initial purge in the early months of Trump's second term that targeted mainly political appointees
 "Trump admin removes nearly 30 career diplomats from foreign service posts")
US Coast Guard pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions
This past week, Trump demanded that Venezuela return assets that it seized from US oil companies years ago, justifying anew his announcement of a blockade against oil tankers
 "US Coast Guard pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions")
Talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia 'constructive': US
Posting on social media, Steve Witkoff said the talks aimed at aligning on a shared strategic approach between Ukraine, the United States and Europe
 "Talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia 'constructive': US")
France to build new aircraft carrier as defence spending rises: Macron
The new vessel is planned to be ready in 2038, replacing the ageing Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, which came into service in 2001
 "France to build new aircraft carrier as defence spending rises: Macron")
Saudi Arabia expands access to alcohol store for its non-Muslim residents
The kingdom, which adheres to Islamic Sharia law, has opened movie theatres, allowed women to drive and hosted major music festivals
 "Saudi Arabia expands access to alcohol store for its non-Muslim residents")
Israeli Cabinet approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank
The approval increases the number of settlements in the West Bank by nearly 50 per cent during the current government's tenure
 "Israeli Cabinet approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank")
US peace plan for Ukraine are moving ahead constructively, says Russia
The talks are part of the Trump administration's monthslong push for peace that also included meetings with Ukrainian and European officials in Berlin earlier this week
 "US peace plan for Ukraine are moving ahead constructively, says Russia")
Australia retain Ashes with two Tests to spare after tense Adelaide win
Australia started Day 5 needing four wickets to retain the Ashes, with England resuming at 6-207 and still 228 runs away from the victory target of 435
Massive San Francisco outage leaves 130,000 homes, businesses without power
The power failure left a large swath of the northern part of the city in the dark, beginning with the Richmond and Presidio neighbourhoods and areas around Golden Gate Park
 "Massive San Francisco outage leaves 130,000 homes, businesses without power")
WW II Navy veteran Ira 'Ike' Schab, Pearl Harbor survivor, dies at 105
With his passing, there remain only about a dozen survivors of the surprise attack, which killed just over 2,400 troops and propelled the United States into the war
 "WW II Navy veteran Ira 'Ike' Schab, Pearl Harbor survivor, dies at 105")
Epstein files offer scant insight on crimes or how he evaded prosecution
Missing are FBI interviews with survivors and internal Justice Department memos examining charging decisions records
 "Epstein files offer scant insight on crimes or how he evaded prosecution")
