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Under pressure on domestic and international stage to act on Gaza, a shrug from the president allowed Starmer to make pledge

China’s central government introduced a childcare subsidy on July 28 that will provide families with 3,000 yuan (around £312) a year for each child under the age of three. The announcement came days after plans were unveiled to roll out free preschool education across the country.

Germany, traditionally a staunch ally of Israel, has been increasingly critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza. But while it has insisted that Israel must do more to increase aid supplies, Wadephul addressed his appeal to end the war primarily to Hamas.

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A radioactive wasp nest found 3 Jul 2025 at Savannah River Site raises concerns of a nuclear leak.

The Refocus Awards 2025 have announced this year’s winners in color photography!

Steve Witkoff visits Rafah site where hundreds of Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces

Ukrainian leader says talks should go ahead if Putin’s remarks are ‘signals of a genuine willingness to end the war’

In today’s newsletter: ​As international consensus begins to shift on Palestine​, there is still a lack of political will in in key c​ountries​, and questions remain over what this legal clarity will mean on the ground