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Israeli ultra-Orthodox party leaves government over conscription bill – Reuters

Israeli ultra-Orthodox party leaves government over conscription bill  ReutersUnited Torah Judaism quits gov’t to protest new proposal on army enlistment exemptions  The Times of IsraelKey ultra-Orthodox Factions Announce They Will Leave Netanyahu's Coalition Over Draft Bill  HaaretzHaredi faction quits Netanyahu-led Israeli gov't, coalition  The Jerusalem PostUltra-orthodox party threatens to leave Netanyahu's coalition  Middle East Eye

Slovakia hints it won’t block 18th sanctions package following EU assurances – The Kyiv Independent

Slovakia hints it won't block 18th sanctions package following EU assurances  The Kyiv IndependentSlovakia blocks EU move to impose new sanctions package on Russia – as it happened  The GuardianEU envoys near agreement on lower Russian oil price cap  ReutersUkraine updates: EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions  DWSlovakia demands exemption to drop veto on EU Russia sanctions  Euronews.com

Obama-Appointed Judge Doubles Down on Vetoing Congress’s Defunding of Planned Parenthood

U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani issued an amended temporary restraining order on Friday explaining why she decided to block the provision ahead of a hearing —  after releasing an initial order on July 7 blocking the provision with no explanation, just hours after Planned Parenthood filed its lawsuit.
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Patriot missiles — what they are and why everyone wants them – The Kyiv Independent

Patriot missiles — what they are and why everyone wants them  The Kyiv IndependentWhat are Patriot missiles and why does Ukraine need them so badly?  CNNWill Patriots promised by Trump boost Ukraine’s defence against Russia?  Al JazeeraWhy Trump has vowed to send more billion-dollar Patriots to Ukraine  Australian Broadcasting CorporationThe Patriot missile system is proving critical in Ukraine's defense  Business Insider

Kanye West Thanks Chinese Government After Shanghai Concert Debacle

China's state propaganda newspaper Global Times described "widespread disappointment" in Shanghai this weekend following a concert by American rapper Kanye West, who has attempted to rehabilitate his career in the past six months by performing in China.
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South Africa’s president creates commission to look at police corruption allegations – NPR

South Africa's president creates commission to look at police corruption allegations  NPRSouth African President Opens Corruption Inquiry of Police Leader  The New York TimesSenzo Mchunu: Cyril Ramaphosa suspends South African police minister over crime syndicate allegations  BBCSouth Africa's Ramaphosa removes police minister over criminal link allegations  ReutersSouth Africa’s Ramaphosa Suspends Key Ally After Allegations  Bloomberg

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China pledges deeper support for Russia amid Trump tariff threats – The Kyiv Independent

China pledges deeper support for Russia amid Trump tariff threats  The Kyiv IndependentRussia's Lavrov meets with China's President Xi, Russia says  ReutersChina Pledges Closer Ties With Russia After Trump’s Sanctions Threat  The Moscow TimesChina vows ‘deeper’ support for Russia after Trump threat  The TelegraphRussia, China discuss Ukraine war and ties with the United States  Yahoo