articles 17 jul.

 
Global

Pope Leo calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza as Israeli warplanes strike Catholic church
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/pope-leo-calls-for-immediate-ceasefire-in-gaza-as-israeli-warplanes-strike-catholic-church/3633824

Russia to give decisive response if attacked by Taurus
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/234433/Russia-to-give-decisive-response-if-attacked-by-Taurus

Zakharova: Moscow reserves the right to strike military targets of those countries whose missiles will be used against Russia 
https://en.topwar.ru/268211-zaharova-moskva-ostavljaet-za-soboj-pravo-nanosit-udary-po-voennym-obektam-teh-stran-chi-rakety-budut-primeneny-po-rossii.html

THE CONSPIRACY THEORISTS WERE RIGHT ABOUT RENT A CROWD
https://michaelwalshwriter.com/2025/07/17/the-conspiracy-theorists-were-right-about-rent-a-crowd/



Israel - Palestine War

Several injured as Israeli warplanes strike Catholic church in Gaza City
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250711-gaza-sees-a-10-percent-population-decline-during-the-conflict-with-israel/

Israeli attacks killing 28 children daily in Gaza
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250717-unicef-israeli-attacks-killing-28-children-daily-in-gaza/

Israel massacres nearly 100 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours
https://trt.global/world/live/682d0cd9272976ac4c84461d

Israel is a habitual offender when it comes to bombing Gaza's churches. Here's a timeline
https://trt.global/world/article/23f44cc7de62

British Surgeon in Gaza Reports ‘Unprecedented Malnutrition,’ Says IDF Snipers Targeting Aid Seekers
https://news.antiwar.com/2025/07/17/british-surgeon-in-gaza-reports-unprecedented-malnutrition-says-idf-snipers-targeting-aid-seekers/



Uraine War

Russian MP Calls Donald Trump Russia's Real Enemy
https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/163274-trump-capitulation-policy-condemned-russian-mp/

Ukraine Drone Warfare: Former Ukrainian Soldiers Now Training for Battle Against Kyiv
https://patricklancasternewstoday.substack.com/p/ukraine-drone-warfare-former-ukrainian

An AIR ARMAGEDDON to Storm the Ukrainian Skies. New Russian Military Operation CYCLONE-3.
Putin Response to Trump Threats before the arrival of American Patriot missiles.
https://vtforeignpolicy.com/2025/07/an-air-armageddon-to-storm-the-ukrainian-skies-new-russian-military-operation-cyclone-3/

Trump allegedly demanded Zelensky hit Moscow after a ‘disappointing’ Putin call
https://vtforeignpolicy.com/2025/07/trump-allegedly-demanded-zelensky-hit-moscow-after-a-disappointing-putin-call/

Ukraine bags one third of EU’s €300 billion external action budget proposal
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/17/ukraine-bags-one-third-of-eus-300-billion-external-action-budget-proposal

Foreign defense companies can now test weapons in Ukraine
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/17/foreign-defense-companies-can-now-test-weapons-in-ukraine

1st in EU, Slovenia to ban Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich over 'unbearable situation' in Gaza
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/1st-in-eu-slovenia-to-ban-israeli-ministers-ben-gvir-smotrich-over-unbearable-situation-in-gaza/3634101

Ukraine’s parliament approves new government in major Cabinet reshuffle
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/ukraine-s-parliament-approves-new-government-in-major-cabinet-reshuffle/3633593

Russia UNBOTHERED by Trump's 50-Day Ultimatum, Drone War of Attrition Continues –Mark Sleboda
https://rachelblevins.substack.com/p/russia-unbothered-trump-ultimatum-mark-sleboda

Ukrainian Vampire Drone Emerges as Fearsome Night‑Striking Weapon Against Russian Forces.
https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2025/landeuro-2025-ukrainian-vampire-drone-emerges-as-fearsome-night-striking-tool-against-russian-forces

Russia Suggests Preemptive Strikes as NATO Targets Russia's Kaliningrad Enclave
NATO's Eastern Flank Plan Targets Russian Territory, Moscow Fires Back
https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/163270-nato-kaliningrad-threat-us-general-donahue-russia-response/

Russian drone with solar panels lands in Ukraine for recharging
https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2025/07/17/russian-drone-with-solar-panels-lands-in-ukraine-for-recharging/

Russia unveils ZALA Lancet drone with enhanced EW resistance
https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2025/07/17/russia-unveils-zala-lancet-drone-with-enhanced-ew-resistance/

Russia Seeks ‘Expendable Manpower’ For Ukraine War With New Recruiting Network 
https://americanmilitarynews.com/2025/07/russia-seeks-expendable-manpower-for-ukraine-war-with-new-recruiting-network/

There are reasons why Moscow is not scared by Trump's shouts 
https://en.topcor.ru/62153-the-conversation-est-prichiny-pochemu-moskva-ne-ispugalas-okrikov-trampa.html

Destruction of Ukrainian Armed Forces facilities in Sumy region by Iskanders and Geraniums of the Russian Armed Forces was shown on video
https://en.topcor.ru/62157-unichtozhenie-iskanderami-i-geranjami-vs-rf-obektov-vsu-na-sumschine-pokazali-na-video.html

Ministry of Defense: Russian air defense forces destroyed 308 drones per day
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/7891405?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Air defense forces shot down one UAV on the way to Moscow
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/7891738?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Russia will consider the forces of the "coalition of the willing" in Ukraine to be a military target
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/7891532?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Every Second Russian Believes Trump Is Not Seeking to End the Conflict in Ukraine
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/7891485?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Russian air defense forces shot down 17 drones in two hours
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/7891444?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Ministry of Defense: The Armed Forces of Ukraine plan to blow up 550 tons of ammonia in the Novotroitsk DPR
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/7891196?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp



US News

Telegraph: Trump toughened his stance on Russia because of Kellogg and Rubio
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/7891423?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Ambition Has Prevailed Over Justice
https://www.paulcraigroberts.org/2025/07/17/ambition-has-prevailed-over-justice/

Epstein, Donald Trump and Sexual Blackmail Networks (w/ Nick Bryant) | The Chris Hedges Report = MUST SEE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GK114NGCM8

Another Washington Figure Now Claims Trump is in Epstein’s List
https://franknez.com/another-washington-figure-now-claims-trump-is-in-epsteins-list/

Wyden says Trump admin sitting on Epstein bank records: ‘They’re refusing to investigate’
https://thehill.com/homenews/5407262-epstein-financial-records-wyden-trump/

Trump Regime’s ‘Epstein Files’ Coverup Implicates Pedo-Trump More Than Ever
The day after Epstein is officially absolved by the Synagogue of Satan regime as a Mossad-CIA-MI6 blackmailer, it’s no accident that for the third time in less than six months Zionist Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu along with 17 of his war-loving Israeli Knesset members fly in to meet with Trump.
https://vtforeignpolicy.com/2025/07/trump-regimes-epstein-files-coverup-implicates-pedo-trump-more-than-ever/

Senate GOP blocks resolution demanding Trump release Epstein files
https://www.axios.com/2025/07/17/senate-gop-epstein-files-ruben-gallego-resolution

Trump won’t shut down Epstein files outrage with special prosecutor recommendation
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3475106/trump-not-recommend-epstein-files-special-prosecutor/

Reported birthday card from Trump to Epstein shines new light on their friendship as fallout from files release mounts
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-epstein-files-friendship-list-b2791282.html

Trump diagnosed with 'chronic venous insufficiency' after swelling: White House
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-vascular-testing-leg-swelling-white-house/story?id=123839307

Trump Fired 15 More Obiden-Appointed Immigration Judges Who Refused to Enforce Deportations
https://defconnews.com/2025/07/17/trump-fired-15-more-obiden-appointed-immigration-judges-who-refused-to-enforce-deportations/

MTG Now Clashes with Trump on Massive U.S. Issues
https://franknez.com/mtg-now-clashes-with-trump-on-massive-u-s-issues/

Our War President 
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/our-war-president/

Former White House Associate: Trump’s Mental State is Now ‘Declining’
https://franknez.com/former-white-house-associate-trumps-mental-state-is-now-declining/

Shadowy Chinese invasion unfolding in New Hampshire…
https://revolver.news/2025/07/live-free-or-die-shadowy-chinese-invasion-unfolding-in-new-hampshire/

(Pro Black Racism Prevails) IT’S OFFICIAL – After Months of Pounding and Abuse Caitlin Clark Unable to Play in WNBA All-Star Game
https://joehoft.com/its-official-after-months-of-pounding-and-abuse-caitlin-clark-unable-to-play-in-wnba-all-star-game/

Trump was forced onto an anti-Russian course that won't work
https://en.topcor.ru/62156-responsible-statecraft-trampa-prognuli-na-antirossijskij-kurs-kotoryj-rabotat-ne-budet.html



Covid  - Health

Higher copper intake correlates with better cognitive performance in older adults, data suggest
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-higher-copper-intake-cognitive-older.html

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)  claims doctors don’t profit from vaxing kids. Receipts says otherwise…
https://revolver.news/2025/07/aap-claims-doctors-dont-profit-from-vaxing-kids-receipts-says-otherwise/

Why your eye surgeon wants you to get a multifocal lens that Medicare won't cover for your cataracts
Hint: there's roughly a 98-99% gross profit margin from factory to doctor's office.
https://alexberenson.substack.com/p/why-your-eye-surgeon-wants-you-to



AI - Big Tech - Internet

ChatGPT’s New AI Agent Can Browse the Web and Create PowerPoint Slideshows
https://ground.news/article/openai-launches-a-general-purpose-agent-in-chatgpt

China's Astonishing Maglev Train Is Faster Than Most Planes
https://www.newsweek.com/china-maglev-high-speed-rail-2097232

Can ChatGPT diagnose you? New research suggests promise but reveals knowledge gaps and hallucination issues
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-chatgpt-reveals-knowledge-gaps-hallucination.html

Boeing British Airways 777 Pilots Makes Emergency Landing at London,  experienced a critical in-flight emergency on July 16, 2024, crew detected a strong, unpleasant odor 
https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/07/17/british-airways-777-emergency-landing-at-london/

US-China in a defining race for quantum supremacy
https://asiatimes.com/2025/07/us-china-in-a-defining-race-for-quantum-supremacy/

Meta leaders settle $8 billion lawsuit, avoid testifying in privacy violations case
https://interestingengineering.com/culture/zuckerberg-meta-board-settle-privacy-case

US firm unveils 300-horsepower robot boat to hunt enemy vessels at high speed
https://interestingengineering.com/military/high-speed-robot-venom-with-300-horsepower

Former Voice of America Employee Indicted for Repeatedly Threatening to Murder Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Her Family Between October 2023 and January 2025
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/07/just-former-voice-america-employee-indicted-repeatedly-threatening/

Google Helped Israel Spread War Propaganda to 45 Million Europeans 
https://scheerpost.com/2025/07/17/exclusive-google-helped-israel-spread-war-propaganda-to-45-million-europeans/

Elon Musk Launches AI Girlfriend Available to 12-Year-Olds 
https://ground.news/article/elon-musk-launches-ai-girlfriend-available-to-12-year-olds



Environment - Science - Weathers/

Metallic nanoflowers heal brain cells and extend lifespan in stunning new research
https://interestingengineering.com/health/brain-healing-nanoflowers-treatment

Sodium-ion batteries get longer life, deliver high performance with manganese-based breakthrough
https://interestingengineering.com/energy/sodium-batteries-get-longer-life

Dramatic Drone Footage Of Iceland's Latest Volcanic Eruption Shows An Epic Scene From Hell
https://www.iflscience.com/dramatic-drone-footage-of-icelands-latest-volcanic-eruption-shows-an-epic-scene-from-hell-80051

Enormous Coronal Hole And Beast-Like Crawling Prominences Dazzle On The Active Sun
https://www.iflscience.com/enormous-coronal-hole-and-beast-like-crawling-prominences-dazzle-on-the-active-sun-80060

Your Dog’s TV Preferences Might Reveal Their Personality
https://www.iflscience.com/your-dogs-tv-preferences-might-reveal-their-personality-80063

First-Ever Giant Ichthyosaur Soft Tissues Preserved In “Extraordinary Fossil” Dating Back 183 Million Years
https://www.iflscience.com/first-ever-giant-ichthyosaur-soft-tissues-preserved-in-extraordinary-fossil-dating-back-183-million-years-80049



Economy

Trump assault on Fed autonomy has Asia on a razor’s edge 
https://asiatimes.com/2025/07/trump-assault-on-fed-autonomy-has-asia-on-a-razors-edge/

Stablecoin bill clears House 
https://thehill.com/newsletters/technology/5407565-stablecoin-bill-clears-house/

Businesses raising prices due to tariffs
https://thehill.com/newsletters/business-economy/5407463-businesses-raising-prices-due-to-tariffs/

Air Force Saves $10 Billion Under Trump’s Leadership
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/07/air-force-saves-10-billion-under-trumps-leadership/

Jerome Powell Criminally Referred For Alleged Perjury About $2.5 Billion Building Renovation
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/07/jerome-powell-may-be-criminally-referred-alleged-perjury/

Coke's Shift to Cane Sugar Would Be Expensive, Hurt US Farmers
https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2025-07-17/cokes-shift-to-cane-sugar-would-be-expensive-hurt-us-farmers

Europeans warn Iran of UN sanctions if no progress on nuclear deal
https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20250718-europeans-warn-iran-will-reimpose-sanctions-if-no-progress-on-nuclear-deal-un

Senate Passes $9bn in Cuts to Global Aid, Public Broadcasting
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/07/17/trump-wins-again-senate-passes-9bn-in-cuts-to-global-aid-public-broadcasting/



EU - UK - Canada - Australia - NATO

Germany's Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 Offers Hybrid Weapon System Against Drones and Loitering Munitions.
https://armyrecognition.com/focus-analysis-conflicts/army/defence-security-industry-technology/landeuro-2025-germanys-rheinmetall-skyranger-30-offers-hybrid-weapon-system-against-drones-and-loitering-munitions

Germany unaware of Patriot deliveries to Ukraine, Berlin says
https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2025/07/17/germany-unaware-of-patriot-deliveries-to-ukraine-berlin-says/

UK’s secret scheme to import thousands of Afghans was just made public…
https://revolver.news/2025/07/uks-secret-scheme-to-import-thousands-of-afghans-was-just-made-public/

Failing British PM Starmer and His Labour Party Lower the Voting Age to 16 To Try To Perpetuate Themselves in Power
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/07/failing-british-pm-starmer-his-labour-party-lower/

‘This isn’t the Netherlands anymore’ — Teacher stabbed during Dutch school musical in Alblasserdam
https://rmx.news/article/this-isnt-the-netherlands-anymore-teacher-stabbed-during-dutch-school-musical-in-alblasserdam/

Moroccan illegal immigrant sets 17-year-old girlfriend on fire in Gran Canaria attacks
https://rmx.news/article/moroccan-illegal-immigrant-sets-17-year-old-girlfriend-on-fire-in-gran-canaria-attack/

France and Italy Won’t Participate in NATO Plan To Buy US Weapons for Ukraine
https://news.antiwar.com/2025/07/17/france-and-italy-wont-participate-in-nato-plan-to-buy-us-weapons-for-ukraine/

Poland is harming freedom of navigation in the Baltic and preparing provocations against Russian and its partners’ ships 
https://en.topcor.ru/62152-polsha-vredit-svobode-sudohodstva-na-baltike-i-gotovit-provokacii-v-otnoshenii-sudov-rf-i-ee-partnerov.html

"We will destroy it, and quickly": NATO Ground Forces Commander Donahue announced that the alliance has a plan to "suppress" the Kaliningrad region 
https://en.topwar.ru/268194-unichtozhim-prichem-bystro-komandujuschij-sv-nato-donahju-zajavil-o-nalichii-u-aljansa-plana-podavlenija-kaliningradskoj-oblasti.html

NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe: China's attack on Taiwan will happen simultaneously with Russia's attack on Europe 
https://en.topwar.ru/268212-glavnokomandujuschij-sil-nato-v-evrope-napadenie-kitaja-na-tajvan-proizojdet-odnovremenno-s-atakoj-rossii-na-evropu.html



Russia

Putin’s new ally has nukes — and nothing to lose
North Korea’s crude nuclear arsenal makes it a more valuable ally to Russia than geopolitically-constrained Iran 
https://asiatimes.com/2025/07/putins-new-ally-has-nukes-and-nothing-to-lose/



China - Asia

China faces draft dilemma as youth reject military conscription
https://vtforeignpolicy.com/2025/07/china-faces-draft-dilemma-as-youth-reject-military-conscription/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=china-faces-draft-dilemma-as-youth-reject-military-conscription

Submarine delays sinking US edge in a Taiwan war
US Navy’s deferred procurement of next-gen SSN(X) attack submarine comes as China accelerating its undersea buildup 
https://asiatimes.com/2025/07/submarine-delays-sinking-us-edge-in-a-taiwan-war/

China deploys nearly 60 aircraft to spy on Taiwan’s exercise
https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2025/07/17/china-deploys-nearly-60-aircraft-to-spy-on-taiwans-exercise/



Middle East

The Trump administration is pressing back on a new intelligence assessment that contradicts President Trump’s repeated assertions that U.S. airstrikes “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear facilities last month
https://thehill.com/newsletters/defense-national-security/5407495-the-latest-iran-nuclear-airstrike-assessment/

Türkiye will not allow Syria’s fragmentation: Turkish President Erdogan
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkiye/turkiye-will-not-allow-syria-s-fragmentation-turkish-president-erdogan/3634295

Israeli airstrike reported in Syria’s Suwayda, Damascus denounces civilian casualties
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/israeli-airstrike-reported-in-syria-s-suwayda-damascus-denounces-civilian-casualties/3634410

Iran Seizes Foreign Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman
https://oilprice.com/Geopolitics/International/Iran-Seizes-Foreign-Oil-Tanker-in-Gulf-of-Oman.html

By bombing Damascus, Israel imposes red lines on Syria's new government
https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/07/17/by-bombing-damascus-israel-imposes-red-lines-on-syria-s-new-government_6743462_4.html

Israel targets Syria's Sweida in new strikes as US refuses to condemn ally
https://trt.global/world/article/254799e5ab07

Yemen hit 3 sensitive Israeli targets with ballistic missile
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/234408/Yemen-hit-3-sensitive-Israeli-targets-with-ballistic-missile

Iran FM reacts to Israel attacks on Syria capital
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/234412/Iran-FM-reacts-to-Israel-attacks-on-Syria-capital

Iran ready to take action if Israel not punished
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/234418/Iran-ready-to-take-action-if-Israel-not-punished

Iran missiles cause $200 mn damage to Israel Haifa refinery
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/234419/Iran-missiles-cause-200-mn-damage-to-Israel-Haifa-refinery

Almost 600 killed in Syria clashes, presidency alleges ceasefire violation
https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250717-death-toll-from-syria-clashes-rises-to-594-after-days-of-sectarian-violence

Netanyahu Reiterates Demand for South Syria to Remain Demilitarized
https://news.antiwar.com/2025/07/17/netanyahu-reiterates-demand-for-south-syria-to-remain-demilitarized/



Latin America

US leaders call for action as Chinese influence over Panama Canal Ports threatens national security 
https://dredgewire.com/us-leaders-call-for-action-as-chinese-influence-over-panama-canal-ports-threatens-national-security/

‘Won’t take orders from gringo': Brazil's Lula after Donald Trump imposes 50% tariff
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/wont-take-orders-from-gringo-brazils-lula-after-donald-trump-imposes-50-tariff-101752787538854.html

Mexican president accuses El Chapo’s American lawyer of defamation on cartels 
https://thehill.com/policy/international/5407482-mexican-president-accuses-el-chapos-american-lawyer-defamation-cartels/

Over 86% of Nicaraguans Approve of Daniel Ortega’s Leadership Amid Economic and Social Stability
https://www.telesurenglish.net/over-86-of-nicaraguans-approve-of-daniel-ortegas-leadership-amid-economic-and-social-stability/

Trump Sends Letter to Bolsonaro Criticizing Brazil’s Government, Escalating Diplomatic Tensions
https://www.telesurenglish.net/trump-sends-letter-to-bolsonaro-criticizing-brazils-government-escalating-diplomatic-tensions/

The Growing Global Interest in the Venezuela-Colombia Binational Economic Zone
https://www.telesurenglish.net/colombia-venezuela-economic-zone-global/



Africa / Haiti / DR

France withdraws troops from Senegal, ending military presence in West Africa
https://www.euronews.com/2025/07/17/france-withdraws-troops-from-senegal-ending-military-presence-in-west-africa

U.S. Deportation Flight Returns 95 Haitians Amid Policy Shift and Mounting Uncertainty
https://www.telesurenglish.net/u-s-deportation-flight-returns-95-haitians-amid-policy-shift-and-mounting-uncertainty/

France Withdraws from Senegal, Ending 65 Years of Military Presence Amid Regional Realignm
https://www.telesurenglish.net/france-withdraws-from-senegal-ending-65-years-of-military-presence-amid-regional-realignm/