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Will Andy Burnham spark an exodus of London’s middle classes?

Why middle class Londoners could quit the capital if Andy Burnham hammers the South with tax rises, writes Nicholas Cecil

Evening Standard

Here’s Why North Korea Keeps Failing To Make A Film Anyone Outside The Country Wants To Watch

He owned more than 15,000 films, personally ran his country's studios, and had the resources of an entire nation behind him. So why couldn't Kim Jong Il produce a single movie anyone outside North Korea wanted to see? Desperate, he resorted to kidnapping the talent he couldn't grow at home.

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How Lindsey Graham’s keen ability to read the moment propelled him to political relevance for 3 decades

Since South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death on June 11, 2026, much of the commentary has focused on his evolution from Donald Trump critic to Trump ally.

The Conversation

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Can’t pick one baby name? These double names give you the best of both

Double names for girls are a cherished tradition, especially in the southern United States. These names can be hyphenated, compound, or spoken as separate first and middle names. Experts advise rhythmic balance and easy flow when combining two distinct names. Parents often choose double names to honor family lineage or…

The Economic Times

When a congressman beat a senator unconscious, America confronted the limits of free speech

On May 22, 1856, Preston Brooks strode into the United States Senate chamber and beat Sen. Charles Sumner unconscious with a cane. Brooks, a South Carolina congressman, was retaliating for a speech Sumner had given condemning slavery and personally insulting a relative of Brooks.

The Conversation

Heatwaves killed 1,000 people in London and South East in May and June, alarming report reveals

‘We now live in a country with dangerously hot summers,’ says Dr Clair Barnes, from Imperial College London

Evening Standard

Military says Isoc did not hide spending

The Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) has not concealed spending and nor does it duplicate the work of other agencies in the South, the Royal Thai Army (RTA) said on Sunday, while defending both its budget structure and role.

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Heavy rain expected to hit this week

Parts of the country, including Bangkok, face heavy rain and possible flooding this week amid a strong southwest monsoon, the Meteorological Department warns.

Bangkok Post

Southern Connect plan a better alternative: Abhisit

The Democrat Party is pitching its Southern Connect plan as a more effective alternative to the government's Land Bridge project, arguing that it would better serve southern Thailand's transport needs and strengthen regional trade links.

Bangkok Post

Super El Nino will hit women the hardest, charity warns: ‘We should be very worried’

The head of CARE International in East and Southern Africa warns that this year’s super El Niño will hit women across the region more than anyone else, at a time when they are already bearing the brunt of foreign aid cuts

The Independent UK

A July 4 boat trip, an 18-year-old's death and a family's search for answers in the Deep South

A week ago, 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells took a boat trip with friends to celebrate the Fourth of July on an island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast

The Independent UK

Kudzu was planted across the US South in the 1930s to fight soil erosion, but later it became the vine that 'ate the South' sprawling across roadsides and abandoned land

Once celebrated as a miracle plant that could save farmland from erosion, kudzu eventually became America's most notorious invasive vine. Thick green curtains draped over trees, telephone poles and abandoned buildings across parts of the US South earned it the nickname "the vine that ate the South". Stories claiming the…

The Times of India

Beyond metros, beyond giants: Payoneer awards set to honour India's regional export champions

Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 celebrate regional exporters across North, South, West and East India, recognising SaaS firms, freelancers and e-commerce sellers. Nominations close 28 July; ceremony on 25 September in New Delhi.

The Economic Times

Hidden costs of Land Bridge project

When the Thai government discusses the Land Bridge, the conversation almost always centres on GDP growth and economic returns. The mega-project, expected to cost at least 1 trillion baht, forms part of the planned Southern Economic Corridor, another effort to boost development in the South.

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Tourism firms call for more security in South

Tourism operators in the South have urged the government to strengthen security measures after Malaysian tourists were injured in a roadside bomb attack in Tak Bai, although the incident has affected only a limited number of tour groups travelling to Hat Yai this weekend.

Medical Daily

A New COVID Subvariant Is Driving a Global Wave: Find Out Whether It Has Reached Your State

NB.1.8.1 "Nimbus" is now the dominant COVID strain in the U.S. at ~43% of cases. 10 states report high or very high wastewater levels. Here's what it means and who's at risk.

The Conversation

200 years after his birth, controversial composer Stephen Foster still sings to America’s contradictions

The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence happens to also coincide with the 200th birthday of composer Stephen Collins Foster.

Barchart

Cattle Look to Wednesday Trade, Following Tuesday Losses

Live cattle futures were down 57 cents to $1.22 across the board on Tuesday. June futures expired at $258.20. Open interest was down 2,448 contracts on the day. Cash trade has been quiet this week with last week at northern sales of $260 and $258 in the South. Feeder cattle...

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Three U.S. States Have Growing COVID Transmission Right Now, CDC Modeling Shows

CDC Rt modeling shows COVID growing in 3 states as of June 23, 2026, declining in 34. Singapore's NB.1.8.1 drives 60% weekly international growth. Here's how to track your state.

Barchart

Cattle Extend Losses to Close the Month

Live cattle futures were down 57 cents to $1.22 across the board on Tuesday. June futures expired at $258.20. Cash trade has been quiet this week with last week at northern sales of $260 and $258 in the South. Feeder cattle futures were down $2.87 to $3.22 at the close....

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Cattle Extending Losses to Tuesday

Live cattle futures are trading with 75 cent to $1.30 losses across most contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade was quiet on Monday with last week at northern sales of $260 live and $408-410 dressed, with a few sales at $258 in the South. Feeder cattle futures are down $3.37 to...

Euronews

Von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan and Armenia to deepen South Caucasus ties

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen begins the first visit to the South Caucasus since Armenia and Azerbaijan signed their historic peace agreement, now offering the EU the opportunities to build on the EU's strategic engagement with the region formerly in Russia's orbit.

Evening Standard

Rain and thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK ahead of weekend heatwave

The country is set for a week of contrasting weather

Barchart

Cattle Faces Monday Weakness

Live cattle were down a nickel in soon to expire (Tuesday) June, with other contracts falling $1.22 to $2.25. Cash trade was quiet to on Monday with last week at northern sales of $260 live and $408-410 dressed, with a few sales at $258 in the South. Feeder cattle futures...

The Guardian - UK

It’s north v south in rugby’s big global gamble as Nations Championship begins

For better or worse, the inaugural edition of the inter-hemisphere tournament launches with even more long-haul flights in a drive to attract greater interest

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