Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Sunday condemned what he called "illegal and reckless" actions by China's air force last week against a Filipino military plane patrolling over a disputed South China Sea reef. The Chinese actions were "unjustified, illegal and reckless, especially as the PAF (Philippine Air Force) aircraft was undertaking a routine maritime security operation in Philippine sovereign airspace," Marcos said in a statement.

Philippines' Marcos condemns China's 'illegal and reckless' actions over disputed reef

Business Insider

In a China-Taiwan war, the US may have to counter an invasion without top allies, experts say. But middle powers like Japan could serve as mediators.

In a Taiwan war, the US could find itself fighting China without its top allies

Reuters

BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has warned the Philippines over the U.S. intermediate-range missile deployment, saying such a move could fuel regional tensions and spark an arms race.

China's foreign minister warns Philippines over US missile deployment

Fox News

The Chinese Communist Party is a geopolitical cancer that will metastasize unless America can contain it with a once-in-a-generation investment in our national defense.

Here's what US must do now to deter China military threat

WashingtonExaminer

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump recently said Taiwan needs to do more for its defense. And he’s right. In an interview with Bloomberg, the former president was asked if he would defend Taiwan against China. The Chinese Communist Party routinely violates Taiwan’s sovereignty and has threatened to take over the island nation. CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping […]

Trump is right on Taiwan

NBC News

Russian and Chinese nuclear-capable strategic bombers patrolled near the U.S. state of Alaska in the North Pacific and Arctic on Thursday, the two countries said, a move that prompted the United States and Canada to scramble fighter jets. Russian Tu-95MS “Bear” strategic bombers and Chinese Xi’an H-6 strategic bombers took...

Russian and Chinese nuclear-capable bombers patrol near U.S.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are visiting Colombia following an invitation from the vice-president.

'We are no longer debating facts', says Harry in Colombia

A court hears Paul and Dean Mathews made £136,000 through their illegal refunds scheme.

Father and son jailed for steam iron returns scam

The Independent

 North Korea’s much-speculated seventh nuclear test could happen around the US presidential elections in November, South Korea’s defence minister has warned.Shin Wonsik arrived in Tokyo on Sunday to lock a deal with Japan and the US for the tracking of North Korean missiles and share real-time data among the three countries.Concerns about Pyongyang’s nuclear programme have grown in recent years as the North performed a slew of provocative missile tests and openly threatened to use nuclear weapons preemptively in potential conflicts with its adversaries.South Korean intelligence agencies have been claiming that North Korea has finished all preparations to conduct a...

North Korea’s rumoured seventh nuclear test could happen during US elections, South Korea says

 Philippine government personnel transported food and other supplies Saturday to a fiercely disputed shoal occupied by a Filipino navy contingent but closely guarded by Beijing’s forces in the South China Sea and no confrontations were reported, Philippine officials said.It was the first Philippine government supply trip to the Second Thomas Shoal, which has been the scene of increasingly violent confrontations between Chinese and Philippine forces, since the Philippines and China reached a deal a week ago to prevent clashes, the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila said in a statement."The lawful and routine rotation and resupply mission within the...

The Philippines says its forces sailed to hotly disputed shoal guarded by China without any clashes

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian writer and activist, was one of 24 prisoners released on 1 August.

Freed prisoner details time in 'harshest' Russian jail

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Four people have been arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly killing American actor Johnny Wactor while trying to steal a part from his car. Three - Robert Barceleau, Leonel Gutierrez, and Sergio Estrada - were arrested for murder. A fourth, Frank Olano, faces a charge of accessory to murder, according...

Four arrested in fatal shooting of US actor in Los Angeles

Christopher Taggart and Rhys McDonald were tracked down by police after the posts were spotted.

Pair who posted race hate messages on Facebook jailed

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines said on Tuesday an arrangement with China to avoid confrontations during resupply missions to troops at a disputed shoal may be subject to future review, days after their latest flare-up elsewhere over the South China Sea.

Philippines says deal with China on South China Sea outpost up for future review

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NEW YORK (AP) — Iran is accelerating online activity that appears intended to influence the U.S. election, in one case targeting a presidential campaign with an email phishing attack, Microsoft said Friday. WATCH: Iran just elected its first reformist president in two decades. What’s next?. Iranian actors also...

Iran ramping up cyber activity apparently meant to influence U.S. election, Microsoft says

Calls to denounce “die hard" Taiwanese secessionists, a tipline to report them and punishments that include the death penalty for “ringleaders” – Beijing’s familiar rhetoric against Taiwan is turning dangerously real. The democratically-governed island has grown used to China’s claims. Even the planes and ships...

China's rhetoric turns dangerously real for Taiwanese

For both US political parties, the US relationship with China is a hot priority. Attacks on China from lawmakers up and down the ballot have stepped up as the November election nears, with a focus on trade, manufacturing, and illegal fentanyl. Biden has enacted tariffs on some Chinese goods and...

China’s relationship with the US is in for a reckoning

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It's been five years since the tragic death of acclaimed actor René Auberjonois at 79 from metastatic lung cancer in 2009. René Auberjonois was known for several heralded television performances on shows such as Benson, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Boston Legal.

The Tragic Death of TV's Beloved 'Star Trek' and 'Benson' Actor René Auberjonois: Five Years Later

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Kiribati’s pro-China leader faces an election test

The Pacific nation votes amid concerns around the cost of living and stronger ties with...

Kiribati’s pro-China leader faces an election test

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