African bloc suspends Sudan, demanding end to military rule
The African Union (AU) on Thursday suspended Sudan until the establishment of civilian rule, intensifying global pressure on its new military leaders to stand down after the worst violence since Omar al-Bashir’s fall in April.
Doubts persist over Trump attendance at French G7 summit: French official
U.S. President Donald Trump did not confirm he would attend August’s summit of the G7 group of rich nations in southwestern France city of Biarritz when he met President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, a French official said.
Exclusive: Senior UK Brexit border preparation official leaves her job
The British official who was in charge of Brexit border preparations, Karen Wheeler, has left her job, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs said on Thursday.
Trump to decide on $300 billion China tariffs after G20 meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would decide whether to carry out his threat to hit Beijing with tariffs on at least $300 billion in Chinese goods after a meeting of leaders of the world’s largest economies late this month.
German Greens hit poll high, seek kingmaker role in Bremen
Germany’s opposition Greens hit record highs in two opinion polls on Thursday, topping one to confirm growing disillusionment with the fragile ruling coalition as they angle for a central role in the government of a northern state.
Two Canadian aid workers kidnapped in central Ghana: police
Two Canadian women working for an aid agency were kidnapped outside a hostel in Ghana’s second city of Kumasi on Tuesday, police said.
‘Trump Baby’ blimp takes flight as president returns to Ireland
Protesters in Dublin on Thursday hoisted the “Trump Baby” inflatable blimp that has become a staple of rallies against the U.S. president, who was spending his second night in a row at a golf hotel he owns in Ireland.
EU calls for release of Vietnamese Facebook user over ‘anti-state’ posts
European Union called for the immediately release of a Vietnamese Facebook user sentenced to six years in prison on Thursday for posts he made on the social media platform, saying the case marked a “worrying development.”
UAE to present tanker attack report to U.N. Security Council members: diplomats
The United Arab Emirates will present to U.N. Security Council members on Thursday the results of an investigation into attacks targeting four oil tanker vessels off the UAE coast last month, two diplomats said.
Stay off the weed, Canada tells flight controllers and crews
Canadian airlines and flight crews are forbidden to consume cannabis for at least 28 days before going on duty, the country’s transportation regulator said on Thursday.
