RARE PHOTOS: 47 - The Real Truth

Why would Trump agree to the Saudi nuclear deal?

The agreement offers the Saudis the same options Trump has sworn Iran will never have

The Guardian - US · Jul 23

Imagine losing your beloved local — you might if the Government doesn’t cut VAT

Today’s announcement of business rates cuts is welcome but VAT is still the big issue facing pubs and clubs, says Tom Kerridge

Evening Standard · Jul 23

If you’ve heard that London is dystopian and dangerous – read this. It just isn’t

Britain’s capital has faced social media, press and political attacks designed to make residents and tourists feel unsafe. Ignore that: we have the facts, says London mayor Sadiq Khan

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Myanmar faces Mekong choice

Newly elected Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing made an official trip to Laos from July 3-5. It was his first state visit to another Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member country after taking office on April 10.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22

Why we face economic contraction

I have a monumental task: convincing readers that Thailand's economy is performing poorly and is likely to contract this year.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22

Deportation rules face scrutiny

On July 14, the Anutin cabinet approved in principle a draft Prime Minister's Office regulation on deportation. Officials claim the regulation will reduce redundancy and speed up the deportation process for cases involving illegal immigration, unauthorised employment, document fraud and serious criminal activity.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22

Judging the first drug-enhanced games event

The inaugural Enhanced Games, held in Las Vegas in May, allowed participating athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs. The Games' founder, Aron D'Souza, claimed before the start: "We're going to obliterate the world records… it will be a watershed moment in the history of humanity -- a new generation of superheroes."

Bangkok Post · Jul 22

Andy Burnham’s cost-of-living mission must not come at a heavy price

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As the new government performs its first U-turn over tax threshold plans for the lowest paid, the prime minister must show he can match his welcome sense of urgency and compassion with better fiscal discipline

The Independent UK · Jul 22

In the bizarre world of short-form video, nobody is allowed to take a breath

I never thought I’d miss punctuation so much, but as the pauses on social media videos are cut to shreds, I wonder where the assault on our senses will end, writes Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

Democrats need to hammer Trump on his unprecedented corruption

To win in this year’s midterm elections, the party must highlight that Trump has made huge financial gains while millions struggle to make ends meet

The Guardian - US · Jul 22