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What to watch for today
Huawei’s reprieve could get extended. Reuters reports that the US commerce department is expected to give the Chinese telecommunications giant another 90 days to buy supplies from American companies. However, Donald Trump said “I don’t want to do business at all” with Huawei, over security concerns.
Emmanuel Macron meets with Vladimir Putin. The French president will host his Russian counterpart at his holiday residence in southern France, where they are likely to talk about Ukraine, Syria, and Iran’s nuclear program.
Jeremy Corbyn renews his pledge to block a no-deal Brexit. As the prospect of a UK general election grows, the opposition leader will reiterate that Labour wants to call a no-confidence vote in prime minister Boris Johnson and campaign for a second Brexit referendum. Separately, a leaked government report shows few are prepared for the dire effects of a no-deal divorce from the EU.
Baidu searches for help. China’s largest search engine is expected to post a sharp decline in second-quarter earnings, as stiff competition mounts from new entrants like ByteDance. More than $60 billion has been wiped off of Baidu’s value since its peak last year, with a slowdown in the Chinese economy dragging down revenue.
Over the weekend
Gibraltar rejected US pressure to hold an Iranian oil tanker. Authorities in the British overseas territory allowed the vessel’s release, noting that the EU sanctions regime against Iran is “much narrower than that applicable in the US.” American officials had hoped to seize the ship.
Protests in Hong Kong showed no signs of slowing. Demonstrators came out in huge numbers Sunday despite heavy rain and recent violence. Canada and the EU, meanwhile, issued a joint statement urging de-escalation and a respect for fundamental freedoms.
A suicide bomber killed at least 63 people in Kabul. An ISIS affiliate claimed responsibility for the deadliest attack in Afghanistan’s capital so far this year, which took place during wedding celebrations. More than 180 people were injured.
British Steel got a Turkish lifeline. Ataer, a subsidiary of a Turkish military pension fund, has struck a tentative deal to turn around the struggling company that employs 5,000 in the UK. British Steel entered liquidation in May after talks of a government rescue package broke down.
Sudan came one step closer to democracy. Military and civilian leaders signed a peace treaty Saturday in Khartoum, promising that the country will hold elections in 2022, the first since the fall of Omar al-Bashir, who had ruled for three decades before being deposed earlier this year.
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Matters of debate
“True crime” entertainment disrespects victims. Their stories are overlooked while their killers are glamorized.
You owe it to the environment to buy used clothes. The fashion industry produces huge amounts of waste, and it isn’t slowing down.
Kids are too stressed out these days. They need more free play and childhood independence.
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Surprising discoveries
A funeral was held for a glacier. Scientists, politicians, and others met in Iceland to pay their respects to Okjökull, a victim of climate change, over the weekend.
Washing machines can now play the harp. Appliances no longer just bing or plink or blamp, as manufacturers become more aware of how sound affects customer satisfaction.
The MoMa Design Store is selling household goods from Italy. They’re deemed so beautifully crafted they belong in a museum, or at least its gift shop.
PayPal helped the FBI catch a cybercriminal. He used his real phone number to verify his account, leading to his arrest.
Plant-based eggs are starting to compete with the real thing. They’re made from mung beans, sold as a liquid, and apparently convincing in both flavor and texture.
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