Rare Human Flesh-Eating Parasite Case in US; Israel Kills 5 Journalists in Hospital Bombing; China, Pakistan Elevate Cooperation

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The CDC confirmed the first U.S. case of New World screwworm, a rare flesh-eating parasite, while hundreds of residents fled central Mali following a deadly jihadist attack. In Gaza, an Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital killed journalists from Middle East Eye, and French opposition parties announced plans to topple Prime Minister Bayrou's government in a September confidence vote. Meanwhile, China and Pakistan pledged to strengthen their strategic partnership, and Venezuela's government released 13 opposition activists detained after disputed elections.

Top Stories

• Rare human case of flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm identified in US - CNN

• Hundreds continue to flee central Malian town after jihadist attack - Africa News 

• Israel kills Middle East Eye journalists in double-tap strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital - MEE

• China, Pakistan to take partnership to new heights - ANN

• French opposition parties vow to overthrow Bayrou government in Sept 8 confidence vote - France24

• Venezuelan opposition says government freed 13 jailed in post-election crackdown - AP

United States

• Rare human case of flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm identified in US - CNN

• Trump says he’s firing Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook amid mortgage fraud allegations - AP

• Trump says US military may or may not deploy to Chicago - Reuters

• Trump Says US Has ‘Much Bigger’ Leverage Over China on Magnets - Bloomberg

• Trump says imports of wood products may pose national security threat to U.S. — raising fears in B.C. - CBC

Africa

• South Africa Women’s Ministry Warns Against Russian Job Offers - Bloomberg 

• Hundreds continue to flee central Malian town after jihadist attack - Africa News 

• The forgotten victims of the conflict in the western DRC - Le Monde 

• Libya holds delayed elections in 7 municipalities after security disruptions - AA

• Campaigners want to change the world map to show Africa is bigger - AP

Middle East

• Israel kills Middle East Eye journalists in double-tap strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital - MEE

• Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel regrets IDF Nasser Hospital strike - JPost

• Syria Says Israel Takes Some Territory Around Mount Hermon Despite Talks - USN&WR

• Israel ties pullback from South Lebanon to Hezbollah disarmament, group repeats refusal - Reuters

• Video: Turkey's transport minister posts video of him speeding at 140mph - ABC

Indo-Pacific

• Trump Says US Has ‘Much Bigger’ Leverage Over China on Magnets - Bloomberg

• China, Hong Kong stocks climb, leading gains in Asia - CNBC

• BlackRock Paused Fundraising for Latest Asia Private Credit Fund - Bloomberg

• China, Pakistan to take partnership to new heights - ANN

• Trump meets with South Korean leader after public blast - WaPo

Europe

• South Africa Women’s Ministry Warns Against Russian Job Offers - Bloomberg 

• Ukrainian refugees mark Independence Day with mixed emotions - Euro News

• Ukraine, Hungary spat highlights tensions over pipeline attack - Kyiv Independent

• Rubio discusses war in Ukraine with European counterparts - Reuters

• French opposition parties vow to overthrow Bayrou government in Sept 8 confidence vote - France24

Latin America

• Bolivia right-wing candidate pledges to scrap lithium deals with China, Russia - France24

• Venezuelan opposition says government freed 13 jailed in post-election crackdown - AP

• Brazil's government says it will buy some domestic products hit by Trump's tariffs - ABC

• Long-Elusive Mexican Drug Lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Pleads Guilty In U.S. - HP

• Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody, but judge blocks deportation for now - NBC

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