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CHURCH CONDEMN ANTISEMITIC ATTACKS – Bishops warn attacks “oppose Christian values”   Bishops from the Church in Wales have condemned a series of recent attacks targeting Jewish people in the UK, saying such incidents stand in direct opposition to Christian values and reaffirming solidarity with Jewish communities in Wales. In a statement, the bishops said antisemitism has “no place within our society” and praised the UK’s historic role in offering refuge to Jewish people fleeing Nazi persecution. Their comments come amid a series of reported attacks on Jewish targets across the country, including a stabbing incident in north London last month…

ANDREW TRADE ENVOY ROLE QUESTIONED – UK releases documents on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor appointment as trade envoy  The British government published historic documents on the 2001 appointment of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, saying it found no evidence that formal due diligence or security vetting was carried out at the time. Trade Minister Chris Bryant told parliament the material had been disclosed with “maximum transparency” while respecting an ongoing police investigation. Speaking in the House of Commons, Bryant said the government had published 11 documents in response to a request by lawmakers, covering the creation of the role of Special Representative for Trade and…

REEVES UNVEILS COST-OF-LIVING PLAN – Bus fare relief and tariff cuts planned to ease household pressure  Rachel Reeves has unveiled a package of measures aimed at tackling the cost-of-living crisis, including free bus travel for children and reductions in tariffs on a range of everyday food products. Under the plans, children aged five to fifteen in England will be able to travel free on participating local bus services throughout August, in a scheme backed by around £100 million in government funding. Ministers are also preparing to cut import tariffs on more than 100 goods, including biscuits, chocolate, dried fruit and…

PRINCE WILLIAM VISITS SUSTAINABLE HOMES -In southwest England  Prince William today visited a near-complete development of 10 sustainable homes in Newquay, southwest England, being delivered by the Duchy of Cornwall, the private estate that provides income for the heir to the British throne. William’s visit comes as he plans to sell off parts of his vast Duchy of Cornwall estate over the next decade to help fund plans to invest more than 500 million pounds ($670 million) in local communities, including affordable housing and environmental projects. The sales were reported to equate to 20% of the estate which is one…

BOLIVIAN PRESIDENT TO RESHUFFLE CABINET-President Rodrigo says his cabinet must have the capacity to listen  Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz said he will reorganize his cabinet, during a press conference yesterday. President Paz, who stated in his speech that ‘the President cannot be everywhere,’ asserted that the cabinet reshuffle was vital to establish a cabinet with the capacity to listen.  The president also condemned the adverse comments of Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro, which reportedly inferred to an insurrection in Bolivia, after which Colombia’s ambassador departed from the country. Paz reiterated that the main cause of unity of nations is the freedom…

RUSSIA AND BELARUS IN NUCLEAR DRILL-Russia sends nuclear munitions to field storage facilities in Belarus as part of major nuclear drills  Russia’s Defence Ministry said the country has delivered nuclear munitions to field storage facilities in Belarus as part of major nuclear drills. The three-day exercise, which started on Tuesday, is taking place across Russia and Belarus. Russia said the missile unit in Belarus was carrying out training to receive special munitions for the mobile Iskander-M tactical missile system, including loading munitions onto launch vehicles and secretly moving to a designated area for launch preparation. The Iskander-M, a mobile guided…

SWEDEN SET TO HOST NATO MEETING- For Foreign Ministers of NATO Countries  Sweden is set to host its first NATO foreign ministers meeting today, ever since joining NATO in 2024 Security in the Swedish port city of Helsingborg has reportedly heightened today, ahead of a two-day NATO foreign ministers’ meeting starting later in the day. The meeting venue is located in the city of about 151,000 people on Sweden’s west coast, as reported. The ministers are expected to attend an informal dinner for members of the NATO-Ukraine Council this evening, in the presence of Sweden’s King Carl Gustaf and Queen…

UK CONSIDERS SUPERMARKET PRICE CAPS – Government weighs limits on essentials amid cost-of-living pressure  Rachel Reeves is facing growing scrutiny after reports that the government is considering a temporary cap on supermarket prices for essential food items in an effort to ease the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Under the proposals being discussed, ministers are examining whether to limit the cost of basic goods such as bread, milk, eggs and cooking oil, as households continue to feel pressure despite a recent easing in inflation. Officials stress the plans are at an early stage and no decision has been taken. But the idea…

LABOUR LEADERSHIP TENSIONS GROW – Cabinet divisions and succession speculation intensify pressure on Starmer  Labour’s internal leadership tensions continue to deepen as senior figures within the party position themselves for a possible post-Starmer future amid mounting political pressure and weakening poll numbers. The resignation of former Health Secretary Wes Streeting and his intention to reverse BREXIT and bring the UK back into the EU, has intensified speculation over who could eventually succeed Sir Keir Starmer should the party’s electoral standing continue to decline. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has emerged as one of the most closely watched figures after confirming…

HUNGARY PM MAKES SYMBOLIC POLAND VISIT – Peter Magyar seeks closer ties with Europe on first foreign trip  Peter Magyar has begun a two-day visit to Poland in his first foreign trip since taking office, in a move widely seen as a signal of Hungary’s shift back toward the European mainstream. Magyar is due to meet Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Wednesday. Tusk returned to power in 2023 leading a pro-European coalition that restored ties with Brussels and unlocked billions in frozen EU funding. The visit follows Magyar’s election victory over nationalist leader Viktor Orban, ending years of strained…