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The Guardian - World News

2026-08-02 09:00:22 (2 weeks ago)

The pro-Israel lobby has swayed US presidents since Truman. It must end with Trump | Ian Lustick and Eli Clifton

Our new book tracks the growth over nearly eight decades, of the most powerful foreign policy lobby in US history

In 1948, with war raging in Palestine, Harry Truman found himself trapped.

On one side were Zionist lobbyists and the president’s domestic political advisers, who were urging him to support the establishment of a Jewish state in as much of Palestine as possible. On the other were his top foreign policy and national security officials, led by the secretary of state, George C Marshall. Their unanimous recommendation was to prevent the establishment of a Jewish state, which they believed would trigger war in the Middle East and endanger the future of US relations with the Arab and Muslim world.

The Guardian - World News

2026-08-02 09:00:22 (2 weeks ago)

Struggling to get through summer? Treat yourself like a beloved dog – and six other survival tips | Emma Beddington

August usually sends me into an anxious funk, but I think I’ve worked out how to handle 2026’s terrifying heat and apocalyptic images

Unfortunately for hairdressers, “How’s your summer going?” is a loaded question this year. Even basking lizards and barbecue obsessives are wavering in their sun worship as cataclysmic wildfires engulf our nearest neighbours (and threaten the UK), Wales and parts of England experience drought, and farmers issue dire warnings about our food supply in the near future. Rescue centres are filling up with dehydrated hedgehogs and the Environment Agency is having to rescue fish. Lazy, joyful, sunscreen-scented days are giving way to stifling, existentially terrifying ones spent skulking in the dark (assuming you don’t need to be out in the extreme heat, as many workers do), sweatily scrolling through apocalyptic images.

Vanity Fair has decreed it’s a “sad-girl summer”, highlighting the female singer-songwriters soundtracking the myriad anxieties of an “undeniably cruel” 2026 season, but it’s not just the girlies who are sad – many of us are struggling and we still have August to survive. How?

Fox News - Top Stories

2026-08-02 09:00:08 (2 weeks ago)

America hits major marijuana milestone as daily weed use surpasses daily drinking

Daily marijuana use among American adults jumped 21% between 2022 and 2025, with adults aged 26 and older driving the dramatic surge in cannabis use.

Gazeta do Povo - Mundo

2026-08-02 08:56:25 (2 weeks ago)

Califórnia pode virar laboratório do imposto sobre fortunas; entenda o que está em jogo

A Califórnia abriu nova guerra com bilionários para introduzir a votação de uma proposta de taxação sobre grandes fortunas

Fox News - Video

2026-08-02 08:55:23 (2 weeks ago)

Corbin Trent defends far-left progressive wing shaping Democratic party's future

Former communications director for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Corbin Trent, debates the growing influence of socialism within the Democratic Party. He argues that progressive policies like Medicare-for-all are essential for the party's future.

Fox News - Video

2026-08-02 08:55:21 (2 weeks ago)

Teen lifeguard Ryder Williams saves child from pounding surf

Jones Beach lifeguard Cary Epstein breaks down the heroic rescue of a child by 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams in Santa Cruz, California. Williams braved pounding surf and massive waves to bring the struggling boy safely back to shore.

Gazeta do Povo - Mundo

2026-08-02 08:52:01 (2 weeks ago)

Trump diz ter acordo para abrir Ormuz; regime do Irã rebate e nega falas dos EUA

Trump afirma ter acordo para liberar o Estreito de Ormuz, mas o regime do Irã nega pedido de trégua aos EUA. Leia na Gazeta do Povo.

Le Monde - World News

2026-08-02 08:51:54 (2 weeks ago)

Rescuers recover climber Nirmal Purja's body after avalanche disaster

Times of India

2026-08-02 08:50:27 (2 weeks ago)

Engineers linked two deep wells through 629°F rock beneath Oregon’s Newberry volcano; the experiment could unlock round-the-clock power without burning fuel

Mazama Energy connected two deep wells reaching 629 degrees Fahrenheit. This marks the world's hottest enhanced geothermal system ever built. The company plans three more wells in 2026 targeting hotter rock. This project aims to unlock superhot rock for cleaner energy production. Geothermal energy could become a significant player in the clean energy mix.

Fox News - World News

2026-08-02 08:35:53 (2 weeks ago)

Satellite images show evidence of oil leak spreading from sanctioned vessel near Oman

The Caroline Bezengi, reportedly carrying over 800,000 barrels of Russian crude, is leaking oil into a marine reserve home to endangered wildlife off Oman's coast.

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-08-02 08:34:35 (2 weeks ago)

South Korea has hottest day on record amid extreme weather globally

Scientists say the climate crisis driven by human activity is making heatwaves more frequent.

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-08-02 08:33:29 (2 weeks ago)

At least five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off Indonesia

The ship was carrying 271 passengers and crew members when the blaze broke out as it sailed eastwards from Java.