In Hong Kong, Protest Photo Evokes Memories of Tiananmen Era

A New York Times photographer captured an image of an unarmed protester peacefully confronting a Hong Kong police officer. For many, it has brought back memories of 1989. Press Release Distribution Service

Lebanon Accuses Israel of 2nd Attack in 2 Days

Lebanon’s president compared the attacks to “a declaration of war” as tensions between Israel, Iran and groups backed by Iran mount across the region. Press Release Distribution Service

Dispute Over Amazon Gets Personal for Bolsonaro and Macron

The war of words reached a new pitch after the Brazilian leader made a sarcastic comment on a social media post mocking the French first lady. Press Release Distribution Service

Russia Identifies 4 Radioactive Isotopes From Nuclear Accident

The Russian authorities identified four isotopes released in a nuclear accident; outside experts say the fallout probably comprised a more complicated mix. Press Release Distribution Service

Brazil Says It Will Reject $22 Million in Amazon Aid Pledged at G7

President Jair Bolsonaro suggested that President Emmanuel Macron’s real motive behind the offer, made at the Group of 7 summit, was to shield France’s agriculture from Brazilian competition. Press Release Distribution Service

Hail and Torrential Rain Turn Spanish Streets Into Rivers

The storm on Monday inundated areas on the outskirts of Madrid, transforming some streets into muddied torrents that swept away cars and dumpsters. Press Release Distribution Service

G7 Live Updates: Leaders Agree on Amazon Aid Package

The leaders agreed on a $20 million package to help Brazil and its neighbors fight fires, and a long-term effort to restore rain forests. Press Release Distribution Service

As Amazon Burns, Fires in Next-Door Bolivia Also Wreak Havoc

The fires have engulfed the country’s largest city in smoke, and are threatening villages, productive farms, and endangered species. Press Release Distribution Service

Trump Offers Contradictory Signals on China Trade War

After initially said that he was having “second thoughts” about a new levies on Chinese goods, Mr. Trump said he only regretted not raising tariffs faster. Press Release Distribution Service

Indonesia’s Capital Is Sinking, Polluted and Crowded. Its Leader Wants to Build a New One.

President Joko Widodo proposed stripping Jakarta of its status as the country’s capital and relocating to the island of Borneo. Construction could begin as early as 2021. Press Release Distribution Service

Who Is Killing Wallabies in Northern Australia?

With 37 of the animals found dead since Wednesday in the same area near the city of Cairns, foul play is strongly suspected. Press Release Distribution Service

Hezbollah Says Drones That Crashed in Beirut Suburbs Came From Israel

The incident added to tensions between the United States and its regional allies on one hand and Iran and the regional forces it back on the other. Press Release Distribution Service

Hong Kong Officer Fires Shot, and Police Use Water Cannons at Protest

The police drew their pistols and unleashed rounds of tear gas at protesters, who threw bricks and firebombs, as a weekend of violence followed nearly two weeks of relatively peaceful rallies. Press Release Distribution Service

Prince Andrew Denies Knowing of Sex Trafficking by Epstein

The prince’s statement was his most comprehensive response to the scandal. Press Release Distribution Service

Plane and Helicopter Collide in Spain, Killing 7

The crash took place over the island of Majorca as the two aircraft, which had taken off from separate airports, collided below a thousand feet. Press Release Distribution Service

Trade War, Andrew Luck, U.S. Open: Your Monday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know. Press Release Distribution Service

One Handgun, 9 Murders: How American Firearms Cause Carnage Abroad

Hundreds of thousands of guns sold in the United States vanish because of loose American gun laws. Many reappear in Jamaica, turning its streets into battlefields. Press Release Distribution Service

Trump Appears to Soften on China, but White House Says He Didn’t

President Trump, at the G7 meeting in Biarritz, France, once again caught off guard allies who disagree with him on trade tariffs, global warming, Russia and China. Press Release Distribution Service

Hong Kong Police Draw Guns at Charging Protesters, and Use Water Canons

The police also fired rounds of tear gas at protesters, who threw bricks and firebombs, as a weekend of violence followed nearly two weeks of relative calm and peaceful rallies. Press Release Distribution Service

Israel Says It Struck Iranian ‘Killer Drones’ in Syria

The military says Iran was planning to attack Israeli targets with a new kamikaze-style weapon. Press Release Distribution Service

Hezbollah Says Exploding Drone Damaged Its Office Near Beirut

The Lebanese militant group said two Israeli drones landed in Lebanon and one blew up near its media office, a day after Israel said its warplanes had struck targets in Syria. Press Release Distribution Service

Brazil Marshals Forces to Fight Amazon Fires (and Restore ‘Positive Perception’)

The fires had burned for weeks but plunged President Jair Bolsonaro’s administration into crisis mode only now, after photographs began circulating widely. Press Release Distribution Service

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