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Syria Leader Vows to Protect Druze after Sectarian Violence Prompts Israeli Strikes
The leader of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has vowed to protect the Druze minority community in the country following a recent outbreak of sectarian violence that prompted Israeli airstrikes. The Druze religion is an offshoot of Shia Islam with its own unique identity and beliefs, and there are sizeable communities of Druze in Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, and the occupied Golan Heights. The violence was sparked by allegations of government forces attacking Druze civilians, leading Israel to threaten to destroy government forces if they did not cease their actions.
Labour Suspension Doesn't Mean I'm Silenced, MP Says
Meanwhile, in the UK, Labour MP Rachael Maskell has spoken out after being stripped of the Labour whip and her role as a trade envoy. Maskell, who was one of four MPs to lose the whip, says that the suspension does not mean she will be silenced and that the government should be doing more listening to its backbenchers. The suspension was part of a wider purge of Labour MPs who have been critical of the party's leadership.
Body Found in Search for British Hiker in Italy
In other news, a body has been found in the search for British hiker Matthew Hall, who went missing while on a solo hike in Italy. Hall, from Hull, had left the town of Chiavenna in Lombardy on July 9, but failed to return. He was staying at a bed and breakfast and had planned an eight-hour trek, but never returned. His disappearance sparked a search effort involving local authorities and emergency services.
State Department Firings to Hit Trump Admin's Ability to Tackle Priorities
In the US, the mass firing of State Department employees is expected to have a significant impact on the Trump administration's ability to address its own priorities, according to multiple former and current department officials. The firings, which have been widely criticized, are part of a broader effort to reorganize the department and implement the administration's foreign policy agenda.
Trump's Tax and Spending Law Fuels Concerns about Long-Term Health of US Economy
Finally, President Donald Trump's signature tax and spending law has been providing short-term clarity for Wall Street, but is also fueling concerns about the long-term health of the US economy, investors say. The law, which was passed in 2025, includes a combination of tax cuts and increased spending, but has been criticized for its lack of fiscal discipline and its impact on the national debt.
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