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Rivals Cardiff and Ospreys agree move for Wilde

Cardiff let promising fly-half Harri Wilde move to Welsh rivals Ospreys for the 2025-26 United Rugby Championship season.

July 29, 2026

Geopoliticalseverity 9

Israeli ministers taunt England and revel in Argentina’s World Cup win

Israeli ministers taunt England and revel in Argentina’s World Cup win Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 13:45 Senior politicians, including UK-sanctioned Smotrich and Ben Gvir, use Argentina’s semi-final victory to mock Britain Argentina fans celebrate their World Cup win against England on 15 July 2026, in Miami Beach, Florida (Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP) Off Israeli politicians took to social media on Wednesday to celebrate Argentina’s World Cup semi-final victory over England, cheering one of Israel’s closest allies while taunting Britain . Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich posted on X moments after the final whistle: "I indeed cannot enter Britain because I am exterminating the idea of the Palestinian state, but two goals got in nicely," referring to the two late goals England conceded. Smotrich also congratulated Argentine President Javier Milei, whom he described as "a friend". His far-right ally, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, also celebrated the result, writing on X: "Honour to whom honour is due, and now with faith toward the final." Hours before kick-off, Ben Gvir had written: "Do I really have to explain to you why I pray with all my heart for Argentina to win tonight and make it into the final?" Both Smotrich and Ben Gvir were sanctioned by the UK last year. The then Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the two ministers had "incited extremist violence and serious abuses of Palestinian human rights". Smotrich has driven Israel’s de facto annexation of large parts of the occupied West Bank, while Ben Gvir has overseen Israel’s prison and detention system, which some human rights groups have described as operating "torture camps". Both have also been key figures in Israel’s genocide in Gaza . The celebrations, however, were not limited to ministers sanctioned by the UK. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, who met Lammy in London last year, wrote on X: "How does the song go? 'It’s coming home.' Yes, it is. It’s coming home to Argentina. Vamos Argentina." Sa’ar, who has Argentinian roots, is in the United States for meetings with Israeli allies from Latin America. According to a statement from Israel’s foreign ministry, Sa’ar met counterparts from Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay to discuss "the profound changes taking place across Latin America, as well as the challenges and threats posed by its enemies". From Gaza to Bogota: The election that could reshape Colombia’s relationship with Israel Read More » "And yes, we also raised a glass to Argentina’s impressive victory in the World Cup semi-final," the statement added. The Israeli government views Milei and several other right-wing Latin American leaders as natural allies, with many strongly supportive of Israel. Hours before Argentina defeated England, Sa’ar met Colombia’s incoming foreign minister, Omar Bula Escobar, and agreed to restore diplomatic relations after years of strained ties over Israel’s war in Gaza. Shortly before kick-off, Israel’s UN ambassador, Danny Danon, also backed Argentina, posting simply: "Vamos Argentina." Transport Minister Miri Regev, a member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party, wrote on X: "Congratulations to the Argentine people and to my friend President Javier Milei." "Keeping my fingers crossed for you in the final," she added, ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain, one of Israel’s most outspoken critics in Europe. Argentina’s run to a second successive World Cup final – after lifting the trophy in Qatar in 2022 – has also fuelled accusations that Fifa has favoured the South American side. Refereeing decisions in Argentina’s matches have come under particular scrutiny, especially in the Arab world. Argentina’s last-16 victory over Egypt prompted Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan to accuse Fifa of wanting Argentina to progress for "marketing" reasons, triggering a wave of criticism of both Fifa and Argentina. Sport Tel Aviv, Israel News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

July 29, 2026

Socialseverity 7

Dua Lipa backs Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’ against Kushner-backed resort

Dua Lipa backs Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’ against Kushner-backed resort Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 13:45 The singer condemned law changes that opened protected land to a luxury development backed by Trump's son-in-law British singer-songwriter Dua Lipa at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, on 27 January 2026 (Sebastien Dupuy/AFP) Off Dua Lipa has thrown her support behind Albania’s “Flamingo Revolution”, praising protesters fighting a vast, Trump family-linked development on some of the country’s most environmentally sensitive land. The British pop star, who has Kosovo Albanian heritage, described the movement as “inspiring” during a conversation with Albanian academic and author Lea Ypi for her Service95 book club podcast . “I find it so inspiring to see how much people really care,” Lipa said as the demonstrations entered their sixth week. Her intervention has renewed global attention on a movement that Albania’s government has struggled to dismiss or contain as protests enter their 46th day. The protests erupted over plans for luxury developments on Sazan Island and the Zvernec peninsula, near the protected Vjosa-Narta landscape. Trump's son-in law Jared Kushner’s investment firm, Affinity Partners, is leading the $1.6bn project, which includes plans for about 10,000 rooms along a largely undeveloped stretch of Adriatic coastline. The wetlands provide habitats for flamingos, seals, sea turtles and migratory birds. Dua Lipa speaks out about the Albania protests: "I find it so inspiring to see how much people really care. You know, day after day they're hitting the streets, because the government has opened up this part of a beautiful nature reserve to a high-end beachfront development. And… pic.twitter.com/3SEVdJ9Rqv — More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) July 15, 2026 Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government cleared a path for the development after parliament amended Albania’s protected-areas legislation in 2024, weakening restrictions on construction in environmentally sensitive zones. The government later granted the developer strategic investor status, offering access to accelerated approval procedures. Lipa targeted the secrecy surrounding that process. “What I actually find concerning is the principle that the government could just change the law to remove the environmental protection without any kind of public consultation,” she said. dua lipa really does shatter the imaginary belief that once someone attains a certain level of superstardom, they can’t talk about current events anymore because it’s “too complicated” https://t.co/rO0uGf4WLx — matt bernstein (@mattxiv) July 15, 2026 Rama has called the investment “a gift to Europe” and “a blessing”, while refusing to halt the project despite weeks of demonstrations. He previously declared: “There is absolutely no chance that the investment will stop as long as I am here.” Online users have welcomed Dua Lipa’s contribution to the debate, with one saying: “Dua Lipa really does shatter the imaginary belief that once someone attains a certain level of superstardom, they can’t talk about current events anymore because it’s 'too complicated'." Another added : “Dua Lipa is proof that celebrities can comfortably talk about politics openly on their platforms whether it’s about ICE, Trump, the genocide in Palestine or the rise of right wing and AI threats which means so many artists simply don’t care enough to say anything.” Balkans Trending Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

July 29, 2026

Geopoliticalseverity 6

Israeli Air Force attacks Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon

Local authorities have yet to report any casualties or property damage

July 29, 2026

Socialseverity 6

Malaysia’s largest Islamist party was wiped out in Johor’s state election last weekend, but PAS is now trying to turn that defeat into bargaining power. Its argument is that supporters who had no PAS candidate to vote for helped deliver a landslide victory to Barisan Nasional (BN), the coalition led by Umno, its long-time rival for Malay-Muslim voters. The two parties have spent years competing for influence among Malaysia’s Malay majority, but they have also explored cooperation when it serves...

July 29, 2026

Geopoliticalseverity 6

Hormuz closure threatens renewed oil supply crunch

Also in today’s newsletter: New York’s data centre crackdown and the new era of critical mineral diplomacy

July 29, 2026

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