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TikTok faces US ban as bill set to be signed by Biden
BBC NEWS
The US Senate has approved a bill that could see TikTok banned in America over national security fears.
World seeing near breakdown of int'l law amid Gaza, Ukraine wars - Amnesty
AP NEWS
LONDON, UK — The world is seeing a near breakdown of international law amid flagrant rule-breaking in Gaza and Ukraine, multiplying armed conflicts, the rise of authoritarianism and huge rights violations in Sudan, Ethiopia and Myanmar, Amnesty International warned Wednesday as it published its annual report.
EU launches probe into Chinese medical procurement
DW NEWS
BEIJING, China - The European Commission on Wednesday announced it is launching an investigation into Chinese public procurement of medical devices. The 27-member bloc fears China favours local suppliers under the "Buy China" policy.
Nike bosses plan 'biggest' Olympics marketing push
THE DAILY HERALD
PARIS—Nike is spending more on this Olympics than any previous Games, top executives said on Friday, as the U.S. sportswear brand embarks on a marketing push it hopes will revive flagging sales and help compete with upstart rivals.
Years worth of rain plunges Dubai underwater
CNN
Dubai, UAE- Chaos ensued in the United Arab Emirates after the country witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, with some areas recording more than 250 mm of precipitation in fewer than 24 hours, the state’s media office said in a statement Wednesday.
Ford recalling 456,565 US vehicles over loss of drive power, NHTSA says
REUTERS
Ford is recalling 456,565 units of some compact SUVs and pickup trucks in the United States over loss of drive power due to a low battery issue, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday.
O.J. Simpson dead at 76 after cancer battle
BBC
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA - O.J. Simpson, the former American footballer who was controversially cleared of double murder, has died aged 76. Orenthal James Simpson rose to fame as a college footballer before playing in the NFL.
Prize monies to be offered @ Olympics for 1st time
BBC NEWS
World Athletics has announced it will become the first international federation to award prize money at the Olympic Games.
More than 10M children in line of fire as war rages in Sudan
ALJAZEERA
KHARTOUM, Sudan - More than 10 million children in Sudan have been in an active warzone during almost a year of war, a new report has warned, as it called on political leaders to take immediate action to stop the conflict.
Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid-al-Fitr in the shadow of Gaza’s misery
AP
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Muslims around the world celebrated the Eid al-Fitr holiday Wednesday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. But events were overshadowed by the worsening crisis in Gaza and Israel’s expected military offensive in Rafah city after six months of war.
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