📰 Russia and China tick Doomsday Clock toward midnight as Hiroshima bombing hits 80 years
The article discusses the 80th anniversary of the U.S. dropping nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, highlighting the ongoing threat of nuclear warfare despite lessons learned. Nuclear expert Rebeccah Heinrichs warns of the complex nuclear threat environment posed by Russia and China, who are developing new capabilities and collaborating against the West. Concerns are raised about the increasing risk of nuclear war, with the Doomsday Clock moving closer to “midnight.” The role of major players like Russia, the U.S., and China in escalating nuclear threats is emphasized, along with the importance of deterrence in preventing nuclear conflict. Heinrichs stresses the need for prudent communication and credible responses to deter nuclear coercion and maintain peace.
📰 US journalist missing in Norway after backpacking trip, family says
American journalist Alec Luhn, 38, went missing on a Norwegian glacier in Folgefonna National Park during a solo backpacking trip. His family reported him missing when he did not return from a hike on July 31 in Odda, southwestern Norway. Luhn, an award-winning climate journalist, had shared his location before leaving for the hike. Despite being an experienced outdoorsman, his family grew concerned when he did not show up for his flight back to England. Luhn’s wife, Veronika Silchenko, mentioned that he had a passion for the Arctic and climate change reporting.
Search efforts for Luhn were hindered by bad weather, causing a helicopter search operation to be suspended on Monday night. Despite the challenging conditions, a volunteer search and rescue team, police, sniffer dogs, and drones continued the search on Tuesday. The Norwegian Red Cross confirmed ongoing search operations, highlighting the difficulty of the terrain and weather conditions. Luhn, originally from Wisconsin, has contributed to various media outlets, including The Guardian, The New York Times, and National Geographic. His disappearance has sparked a collaborative effort to locate him in the challenging Norwegian landscape.
📰 Italian law would regulate gender transition treatment for minors
The Italian government has passed a draft law to tighten controls on gender transition medical treatment for minors, aiming to protect the health of young individuals with gender dysphoria. The law still requires approval from parliament and would regulate medications like puberty blockers and hormones for those under 18. These medications can only be dispensed following protocols to be drafted by the health ministry and approval by a national ethics committee. A national registry will be established to monitor the correct use of these medicines and collect medical histories of transgender individuals. The draft law has faced protests from transgender rights advocates, amidst opposition from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her government’s stance against LGBTQ+ rights and gender ideology.
📰 Brazil’s ex-president and major Trump ally Bolsonaro placed on house arrest
Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to be placed under house arrest due to his alleged attempt to overturn the 2022 presidential election results. The case has garnered national attention since 2023 and has drawn international scrutiny, especially as it involves a Supreme Court justice sanctioned by the Trump administration. Justice Alexandre de Moraes accused Bolsonaro of violating court-imposed restrictions by addressing supporters at a protest. Bolsonaro’s legal team plans to appeal, arguing the statement was symbolic. The case has escalated tensions between Brazil and the U.S., with Trump criticizing the court’s actions and imposing sanctions on Justice de Moraes. The U.S. State Department condemned the Brazilian court’s restrictions on Bolsonaro’s ability to speak publicly.
📰 Brother of Israeli hostage urges UN to act after video shows Hamas starving and torturing captives
Ilay David, the brother of hostage Evyatar David, made an emotional plea at the United Nations Security Council for urgent international action after a video showed his emaciated brother being forced to dig his own grave in a Hamas tunnel. Evyatar was abducted from a music festival and is seen frail in the footage, weighing only 90 pounds. David highlighted the cruelty of Hamas in deliberately starving hostages while terrorists have plenty of food. Israel believes only around 20 hostages remain alive in Hamas captivity, many in critical condition. Israel’s Foreign Minister called on the Security Council to condemn Hamas and demand the immediate release of hostages, blaming recent moves recognizing a Palestinian state for emboldening Hamas and prolonging the conflict.
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