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Fertility rate in England and Wales plummets to record low – this is how we compare with the rest of the world

The fertility rate in England and Wales has dropped to 1.41 – a new low – despite a rise in the number of births last year

The Independent UK

Japan’s problem with women’s equality is getting worse, not better

In the 2025 global gender gap index (GGGI), Japan ranks 118th out of 148 countries – still the lowest among the G7 nations and among the poorest performers globally. This is largely because of limited political participation by women. The current cabinet of prime minister Ishiba Shigeru says it all.…

The Conversation

Keir Starmer hopes to exploit curious relationship with Trump in Ukraine talks

PM has positioned himself as someone who can get along with US president while stressing Europe’s red lines

The Guardian - UK

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The UK economy grows despite tariff pressures, outpacing G7 peers

While not comparable to the growth at the beginning of the year, July's numbers are bigger than predicted and signal a greater resilience than other top G7 economies.

Euronews

Voices: So the economy isn’t shrinking… but when will we feel any benefit, chancellor?

COMMENT: A 0.3 per cent rise in GDP is an unexpected filip for Rachel Reeves at the end of her first year in charge of the British economy, which is now the strongest in the G7 – but it could be bad news for those hoping to get a new…

The Independent UK

‘Transnational repression’: Australia condemns Hong Kong’s attempts to silence exiled dissidents

G7 nations’ joint statement says arrest warrants and bounties for pro-democracy campaigners are undermining human rights and state sovereignty

The Guardian - AU

Australia, France leaders discuss crisis in Gaza

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Emmanuel Macron spoke overnight, almost two weeks after France announced its intention to recognise Palestine.

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Point of starvation spurs statehood push for Palestine

Australia recognising Palestinian statehood is only a matter of time, the treasurer says, as an expert warns starvation has reached a tipping point in Gaza.

AAP

Canada Central Bank Holds Rate Steady Citing US Tariff 'Threats'

Canada's central bank held its key lending rate at 2.75 percent on Wednesday, as the major US trading partner confronts economic uncertainty two days before President Donald Trump's latest tariff deadline.

International Business Times

The UK could soon recognise the state of Palestine. What does that really mean?

France was the first G7 country and member of the UN Security Council to commit to formally recognising the state of Palestine

The Independent UK

UK to recognise Palestinian statehood unless Israel agrees to ceasefire – here’s what that would mean

The UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine in September unless Israel acts to end the “appalling situation” in Gaza. After an emergency cabinet meeting, Downing Street released a statement saying the UK would recognise Palestine unless Israel committed to a long-term sustainable peace, allowed the UN to restart…

The Conversation

Why is France recognising Palestinian statehood and will it change anything?

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will officially recognise Palestinian statehood before the UN General Assembly in September. While the move has been denounced by Israel and the US and welcomed by Palestinians and Arab countries, the reaction in France has been mixed.

Radio France Internationale

This is no time for Britain to recognise Palestine

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: When it comes to recognising Palestinian statehood, the arguments are finely balanced. Heartbreaking as it is, such a move would not save a single malnourished infant in Gaza – and would only isolate the prime minister from the one powerbroker with any real influence over Israel’s…

The Independent UK

Macron plan to recognise Palestine puts pressure on Starmer to choose a course

Prime minister risks either provoking mutiny in his cabinet and party over Gaza or alienating White House

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Marco Rubio says France’s recognition of Palestinian state is ‘slap in the face for 7 October victims’

UK is facing growing calls to recognise Palestine but the Trump administration has condemned the move

The Guardian - UK

Rumours to Fallen Leaves: the seven best film to watch on TV this week

A wild zombie plot set in a G7 summit, and a unique romantic comedy packed with deadpan humour

The Guardian - AU

The biggest voices need to admit Australia is a low-taxing nation before joining the economic reform conversation

Acoss’s new report factchecks some myths about Australia’s tax system and should be the basis of any discussion at the government’s roundtable

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: International protest over arrests at anti-corruption agency

Transparency International condemns ‘massive’ pressure on NABU while G7 ambassadors express ‘serious concerns’. What we know on day 1,245

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The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: the science of pain, a G7 horror show, and is it safe to use magic mushrooms while pregnant?

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

The Guardian - UK

EU and UK lower price cap on Russian oil in bid to curb Kremlin’s war on Ukraine

EU’s foreign policy chief says latest sanctions package is ‘one of the strongest’ to date

International Business Times

EU Targets Russian Oil In Tough New Ukraine War Sanctions

The EU on Friday adopted a sweeping new package of sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war, looking to pile more pressure on the Kremlin by lowering a price cap for Moscow's oil exports.

Euronews

EU imposes new sanctions on Russia's oil and banks after Robert Fico lifts his veto

The breakthrough on Friday was made only possible after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico agreed to lift his veto.

Al Jazeera

Russia may face Trump tariffs in 50 days, what does US import from Russia?

Trump gives Putin a deadline to make peace with Ukraine or face potentially punishing US sanctions.

The Independent UK

Why the UK is lagging behind other countries on measles vaccinations

Declining health budgets and the spread of misinformation are putting children in the UK at risk of measles, as Rebecca Thomas reports

The Guardian - UK

UK worst in G7 for MMR jab rates, as 30m children worldwide not fully immunised

More than 14m children globally have not had single routine jab as figures show less than 90% of those eligible in UK had first MMR last year

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