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Ukraine: Russian soldier opens fire on comrades in Crimea and 17 killed ins bombardment of Kyiv (LINK) — 5 August 2026

U.S. has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Reuters (LINK) — 4 August 2026

Iran attacks US base in Kuwait, vessel hit by projectile near Strait of Hormuz (LINK) — 4 August 2026

Trump calls off Iran strikes, warns of 'last chance' to sign a deal (LINK) — 4 August 2026

Saudi Aramco profits soar in second quarter as Iran war squeezes oil supply (ground news LINK) — 4 August 2026

Jewish Chronicle: United Nations study shatters the Gaza starvation narrative: UNICEF-led survey found child malnutrition in Gaza to be exceptionally low by regional and even Western standards (LINK) — 4 August 2026

— "Equally important, it also deals a final blow to the highly controversial 'famine' designation issued one year ago by the Famine Review Committee of the UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) system. Contrary to the prevailing narrative, the survey found that acute malnutrition measured by WHZ ranged from merely 0.2 to 0.8 per cent across Gaza's regions. For comparison, Gaza's pre-war rate was 0.8 per cent – an already relatively low rate comparable to those seen in developed countries and well below those reported in nearby countries such as Egypt (2.9 per cent) or Jordan (2.0 per cent)."

Washington wildfire arson suspect twice linked to other blazes, authorities say (LINK) — 4 August 2026

— The three fires in Spokane — Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane — are among a total of 16 wildfires in Washington state, according to the state's department of natural resources.Aaron Farinacci, 37, appeared in court on Tuesday via video call, but did not enter a plea to the charge of arson in the first degree with a $1m (£744,000) bond.

Russia lost 30,272 troops to Ukrainian drone strikes in July, Zelensky says (LINK) — 4 August 2026

The Bulwark: the Republicans' biggest lies from their Fauci show trial: the doctor was the bad guy, the vaccines were deadly, and Trump did everything right (LINK) — 30 July 2026

79th Locarno Film Festival gets underway: August 5-15 (LINK) — 5 August 2026

— Over the 11 days of the festival, 233 films will be screened — an increase on previous years, thanks to a record 7,759 submissions. There will be 103 world premieres. The programme features 28 Swiss films, plus eight co-productions.

Denmark targets August 21 for second Security Council UN chief poll (LINK) — 3 August 2026

25 to 27 October 2026: UNCTAD World Investment Forum 9: in Doha (LINK) — 22 January 2026

Road to the First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals being held in Geneva on 16 to 20 November 2026 (LINK) — 11 February 2026

11 to 15 July 2027: International AIDS Society announces Geneva as host city for IAS 2027: Around 5,000 people from more than 130 countries are expected to attend. Registration for IAS 2027 will open in November 2026 (LINK) — 22 January 2026

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