July was Earth’s third-hottest on record, included a record for Turkey, EU scientists say

Pensioner Marji Mansfield, arrested for protesting the UK ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, expressed shock at being accused of terrorism. The ban, enacted after activists damaged military aircraft, has led to over 200 arrests, with demonstrators like Mansfield and others asserting their right to protest and challenge government actions amidst the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Want More Context? 🔎

An EU official reported that the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire despite some improvements in fuel delivery and routes, as well as increased aid truck entries and infrastructure repairs. However, significant obstacles persist, primarily the lack of a safe environment for large-scale aid distribution. Want More Context? 🔎

Habiba, a 31-year-old Afghan woman, was deported from Iran just before completing her master's in engineering, part of a wave of nearly 700,000 Afghans forced to return amid heightened expulsions linked to accusations of espionage. The situation has left many returnees, including Rahela and Rahim, grappling with the Taliban's restrictive policies and a dire economic landscape in Afghanistan, complicating their reintegration and futures. Want More Context? 🔎

The UN reported that access for medical professionals to the Gaza Strip remains highly restricted, with over 100 health workers denied entry since March, impacting emergency medical teams. The humanitarian situation is described as "beyond catastrophic," with rising casualties and malnutrition-related deaths, while Israel continues to block essential supplies and shelter materials. Want More Context? 🔎

Sudan's air force bombed an Emirati aircraft carrying Colombian mercenaries at Nyala airport in Darfur, killing at least 40 people amid an ongoing conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Colombia's President Gustavo Petro is investigating the incident, while Sudan accuses the UAE of recruiting mercenaries for the RSF, which controls much of Darfur, amid claims of foreign military support. Want More Context? 🔎

Hezbollah has rejected a Lebanese government decision to disarm the group, claiming it undermines Lebanon's sovereignty and serves Israeli interests. Amid US pressure and ongoing Israeli strikes, the government plans to restrict weapons to its forces by the end of the year, prompting internal dissent and a call for dialogue on national security only after halting Israeli aggression. Want More Context? 🔎