UPS strike could be costliest in US in a century, study says (www.reuters.com)
Italian uproar over judge's 10-second groping rule (www.bbc.com)
Many young people in Italy are expressing outrage on social media, after a judge cleared a school caretaker of groping a teenager, because it did not last long enough. The case involves a 17-year-old student at a Rome high school.
Hollywood actors to strike at midnight, join writers on picket lines (www.reuters.com)
Hawaii wildfires kill 36 as 'apocalypse' hits Maui island resort city (www.reuters.com)
Putin promises African leaders free grain despite 'hypocritical' Western sanctions (www.reuters.com)
Three listed Chinese firms used endangered animal parts as ingredients, report says (www.reuters.com)
Chinese exports plummet, except to Russia (www.dw.com)
China’s exports to Russia saw significant growth as Chinese automakers filled the void left by Western companies leaving Russia. China reported a 12.4% drop in exports in June, while imports also fell by 6.8% during the same period.
Johnson & Johnson sues researchers who linked talc to cancer (www.reuters.com)
Johnson & Johnson has sued four doctors who published studies citing links between talc-based personal care products and cancer, escalating an attack on scientific studies that the company alleges are inaccurate....
Philippines labels China as an 'aggressor' fanning tensions in the South China Sea (www.reuters.com)
Serbia highlights importance of Chinese defence equipment (www.reuters.com)
China says outlook worrisome as conflict spreads in Middle East - state media (www.reuters.com)
Russian forces intensify pressure on Ukraine's Avdiivka, Kherson (www.reuters.com)
Blast, ambulances heard near Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza, witnesses say (www.reuters.com)
Pelosi faces criticism for suggesting some pro-Palestinian protesters are connected to Russia (edition.cnn.com)
"We have to think about what we’re doing, and what we have to do is try to stop the suffering in Gaza … but for them to call for a ceasefire is Mr. Putin’s message,” she said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union,” referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Make no mistake, this is directly connected to what...