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Some blood tests promise to detect cancer. What to know. – The Washington Post
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 93 Palestinians, including several families, health officials say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) – Israeli strikes overnight and into Tuesday killed more than 90 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, including dozens of women and children, health officials said.
One strike in the northern Shati refugee camp killed a 68-year-old Hamas member of the Palestinian legislature, as well as a man and a woman and their six children who were sheltering in the same building, according to officials from Shifa Hospital, where the casualties were taken.
One of the deadliest strikes hit a house in Gaza City’s Tel al-Hawa district on Monday evening and killed 19 members of the family living inside, according to Shifa Hospital. The dead included eight women and six children. A strike on a tent housing displaced people in the same district killed a man and a woman and their two children.
There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the strikes.
Gaza’s Health Ministry said in a daily report Tuesday afternoon that the bodies of 93 people killed by Israeli strikes had been brought to hospitals in Gaza over the past 24 hours, along with 278 wounded. It did not specify the total number of women and children among the dead.
The Hamas politician killed in a strike early Tuesday, Mohammed Faraj al-Ghoul, was a member of the bloc of representatives from the group that won seats in the Palestinian Legislative Council in the last election held among Palestinians, in 2006.
Hamas won a majority in the vote, but relations with the main Fatah faction that had long led the Palestinian Authority unraveled and ended with Hamas taking over the Gaza Strip in 2007. The legislative council has not formally convened since.
The Israeli military says it only targets militants and tries to avoid harming civilians. It blames civilian deaths on Hamas because the militants operate in densely populated areas. But daily, it hits homes and shelters where people are living without warning or explanation of the target.
The latest attacks came after US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held two days of talks last week that ended with no sign of a breakthrough in negotiations over a ceasefire and hostage release.
Israel has killed more than 58,400 Palestinians and wounded more than 139,000 others in its retaliation campaign since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Just over half the dead are women and children, according to the ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and militants in its tally.
The ministry, part of the Hamas-run government, is led by medical professionals. Its count, based on daily reports from hospitals, is considered by the United Nations and other experts to be the most reliable.
Israel has vowed to destroy Hamas after its attack 20 month ago, in which militants stormed into southern Israel and killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians. They abducted 251 others, and the militants are still holding 50 hostages, less than half of them believed to be alive.
Israel’s air and ground campaign has destroyed vast areas of Gaza and driven some 90% of the population from their homes. Aid groups say they have struggled to bring in food and other assistance because of Israeli military restrictions and the breakdown of law and order, and experts have warned of famine.
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IBA focuses on digital skills and young lawyers’ empowerment as UN World Youth Skills Day is celebrated
To mark the 2025 United Nations World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) on 15 July, the International Bar Association (IBA) – the global voice of the legal profession – emphasises the importance of equipping young legal professionals with digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills as this year’s UN theme – ‘Youth empowerment through AI and digital skills’ – underlines the pivotal role that technology is playing in shaping economies and societies.
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution progresses, the IBA underscores the need for young lawyers to develop competencies in AI and digitalisation. According to the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 70 per cent of youth worldwide are economically disengaged due to a lack of relevant skills and almost half of students feel unprepared for workplaces increasingly driven by AI.
For young lawyers, the IBA has numerous avenues for learning, including internships, mentoring and research resources focused on AI and digitalisation issues.
Focusing on young lawyers and equipping them with the digital skills they will need in the coming decades is a priority for the IBA President. Furthermore, the 2024 IBA Impact Report highlights the importance of digital skills as well as the motivational drivers for young professionals to pursue values-driven work. Along with promoting pro bono work and access to justice, the Association highlights the critical role that the law plays in defending human rights and combating injustice globally.
IBA President Jaime Carey highlighted the purpose-driven nature of legal careers, stating: ‘Young professionals are eager to make a difference, and law provides a powerful platform to address pressing issues like pro bono initiatives, digital transformation and social justice. Additionally, as digitalisation and robotic control become more prevalent across industries, younger lawyers will play a crucial role in shaping legal frameworks to ensure these technological advances are positive and useful for all of humankind.’
Bruno Maggi, Co-Chair of the IBA Young Lawyers’ Committee (YLC), remarked: ‘Empowering young lawyers with digital skills is essential for shaping a fairer and more just future as we are the architects of tomorrow’s legal landscape.’
Zeina Obeid, Co-Chair of the IBA YLC, said: ‘Providing access to resources, mentorship and meaningful opportunities enables young professionals to find purpose in their work and become leaders who drive justice and innovation worldwide.’
The IBA YLC supports early-career lawyers through training courses, surveys, awards and a global network of national representatives. Also, the annual IBA ICC Moot Court Competition, held in The Hague and organised by the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies of Leiden Law School, offers law students a platform to hone their skills in international criminal law.
On 23 July 2025 the IBA YLC, in conjunction with other IBA Committees, will host a free online interactive discussion: Young lawyers and leadership. The webinar will cover topics relating to young lawyers, and the panel will ask how senior lawyers can provide support in an increasingly complex and fast-paced legal environment.
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- The Young Lawyers’ Committee (YLC) aims to help young lawyers enhance their skills and networks through IBA programmes, conferences, and projects. Key initiatives include:
- Legal resources for young people
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IBA internship programmes – In London, these three-month-internships are placed in departments including the Executive Director office, the Human Rights Institute and the Legal Policy & Research Unit. Financial grants are available. The deadline for applications for the January-March 2026 London cohort is 5 September 2025. Internships are also available in the IBA’s offices in The Hague, Netherlands and Washington, DC, United States. The IBA Interns’ Newsletter showcases interests and legal work.
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The David W Rivkin Fellowship – Established in 2023 in honour of the former IBA president, the Fellowship provides a mentorship opportunity with Mr Rivkin and some financial support towards legal studies.
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IBA Student Membership – Provides access to online resources on key issues affecting the international legal profession and provides an understanding of the issues and trends that are developing and changing the legal practice worldwide.
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The International Bar Association (the global voice of the legal profession), is the foremost organisation for international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies. Established in 1947, shortly after the creation of the United Nations, it was born out of the conviction that an organisation made up of the world’s bar associations could contribute to global stability and peace through the administration of justice.
The IBA has considerable expertise in providing assistance to the global legal community, and through its global membership, it influences the development of international law reform and helps to shape the future of the legal profession throughout the world.
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The front-end developments behind McLaren’s success
The integrated sophistication of the McLaren’s mechanical and aerodynamic package sits at the very heart of the MCL39’s advantage over the competition this season.
The layout of its front suspension, with its decoupled lower wishbone attachment to the hub and the way the airflow is channelled to the brakes, almost certainly plays a major part in the car’s excellent temperature control of the front tyres, where the challenge is to get them quickly to their optimum working temperature but then to stabilise them there, without overheating the rubber.
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Honor Pad GT2 Pro unveiled with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 165Hz display
Last year, Honor unveiled the Pad GT Pro, a gaming tablet with a 12.3” 144Hz OLED display, a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip and a 10,050mAh battery. Now the company has unveiled the sequel, which will be available later this month.
Honor Pad GT2 ProThe Honor Pad GT2 Pro ups the screen refresh rate to 165Hz and can actually make full use of that as it promises to run CrossFire: Gunfight King at 165fps. The screen resolution is listed as “3K”, but we don’t have the exact numbers (the resolution is likely the same as the original, 3,000 x 1,920px).
The new model has more oomph with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 – no “s” this time. The difference in benchmark results is more significant than it sounds. The Pad GT2 Pro can be configured with 8/12/16GB of RAM and 128/256/512GB storage (prices below). The tablet also boasts improved cooling with graphene.
The battery capacity now stands at 10,100mAh, but there’s no word on charge speed yet (the original did 66W). The new model measures 5.8mm thick and weighs 580g, making it slightly heavier than its predecessor (555g).
Like its predecessor, the Pad GT2 Pro promises immersive audio with 8 IMAX Enhanced speakers, plus a haptic feedback engine.
Honor Pad GT2 Pro in Ice Crystal White and Phantom GrayThe Honor Pad GT2 Pro will go on sale in China on July 28 (Monday two weeks from now). You can already pre-order it from Honor’s online store with a choice between Ice Crystal White and Phantom Gray colors. Note that some early bird prices are in effect.
Honor Pad GT2 Pro MSRP Early Bird Price
8/128GB CNY 2,500 CNY 2,125
8/256GB CNY 2,700 CNY 2,295
12/256GB CNY 3,000 CNY 2,550
16/512GB CNY 3,400 CNY 2,889
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 reigns supreme over Honor Magic V5, Oppo Find N5 and Vivo X Fold5 in early independent weight test – Notebookcheck
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Learn how to race against friends and family in local, wireless, and online multiplayer in Mario Kart World.
Want to race against your friends and family? Let’s talk multiplayer!
Multiplayer in the Mario Kart™ World game for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system is divided up into three different main buckets: local multiplayer that takes place on a single system, wireless multiplayer that involves multiple systems and games (but no online connection), and online multiplayer. Here are the details:
Local multiplayer on a single system
First, go to the Multiplayer option and then select 2P, 3P, or 4P depending on how many players* want to play on a single system. Note that Nintendo Switch 2 comes with a pair of Joy-Con™ 2 controllers, which takes care of two people. If you add more players to the mix, you will need extra controllers (FYI, the original Joy-Con controllers work just fine if you have those).
Once everyone joins, you can then choose to play Grand Prix, Knockout Tour, VS Race, or Battle—the game will add additional CPU drivers for a total of 24 drivers in each mode. Some modes such as VS Race have ways to customize your experience, such as turning teams on, changing the COM difficulty, etc. Make your choices and have fun!
Local wireless
So, what if more than four people in the same house want to play at the same time? That’s where local wireless and multiple Nintendo Switch 2 systems/games come in. Head over to Wireless Play and you’ll see an option for 1P or 2P—this refers to the number of players who will be playing on that specific system.
For example, let’s pick 2P. If a wireless room doesn’t exist yet, player one will be asked to create the room. The screen will then split into two, and both players on that system can mess around in Free Roam while they wait for more players to join.
Now if a friend wants to join your wireless room to play together, they just need to select Wireless Play, pick 1P or 2P, and then join the room.
LAN Play
What if you have more than eight Nintendo Switch 2 systems in the same room?
There is an option for that…but there’s a trick to it. In the main menu where you select a mode, hold down the L and R Buttons and then click in the Left Stick—the “Wireless Play” option will then change to “LAN Play”. LAN Play involves a router, wired connections, and more…but we won’t get too much into that here. Please keep an eye on support.nintendo.com for detailed info once it’s available**.
Online Play
Finally, let’s take your race online***. Select Online Play from the main menu, and then choose 1P if you want to jump online solo, or 2P if a friend is sitting next to you. With Online Play, you’ll be able to choose Race, Knockout Tour, or Battle with other online players. You’ll also see a little number next to a mode or your name—as you keep playing, this number may go higher. You may find that things become more challenging the more you play…
Playing with friends online
Finally, we have the last option in Online Play: Friends. This is where you’ll see a list of your friends, including ones who are currently playing. Just select their card to try and join up with them. Please note, that this feature depends on what mode they’re playing. (Oh, and if you’re looking just to hang out together, try racing or driving around in Free Roam while chatting with GameChat****.)
If you’re not seeing anyone you can join, you can also take the initiative and create a room yourself. This works similarly to a wireless room—select “Create Room” and you’ll jump into Free Roam while you wait for more players to join (and if you selected 2P online, your friend sitting next to you will also jump into Free Roam with you).
Last but not least: What if someone who’s not your Nintendo Switch friend wants to join your room? That’s where Room ID comes in. After you make a room, go to the menu and select “View Room Info”. This will display a code that’s valid as long as the room is open. Anyone with that code can join the room.
We hope this helps you on your way to being a multiplayer master. Have fun!
*Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.
**Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems, LAN cables and some accessories sold separately.
***Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/
****Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. support.nintendo.com. Until March 31, 2026, GameChat can be used without a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Afterwards, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required to use GameChat.
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US banks say consumers are ‘healthy’ despite economic uncertainty – Financial Times
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Nymex Overview: Oil Drops on Dollar Gain After U.S. Inflation Upticks — OPIS – MarketWatch
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A Solar System Internet? Space Laser Test Moves Us Closer
Scientists at the European Space Agency used a laser to communicate with a spacecraft 165 million miles (265 million kilometers) away in deep space for the first time, marking a major step forward in their efforts to build optical communication systems for future missions to the Moon and beyond.
Scientists at the Kryoneri Observatory near Athens, Greece, shot a powerful laser at NASA’s Psyche mission, which then sent a return signal to the Helmos Observatory, which lies some 23 miles (37 km) away from the signal’s origin.
“This is an amazing success. Through years of technological advancements, international standardisation efforts and adoption of innovative engineering solutions we have set a cornerstone of the Solar System Internet,” Mariella Spada, ESA’s head of Ground systems Engineering and Innovation, said in a statement.
To pull it off, mission control at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory used powerful navigation tools including the the Delta-Differential One-Way Ranging—a kind of interplanetary radio tracking—to provide the ESA with Psyche’s exact position. Flight dynamics experts at the agency then designed the test while accounting for variables like air density, temperature, and the Earth’s motion. Sections of Greece’s airspace were also temporarily closed, just to be safe.
“Enabling this two-way optical handshake meant overcoming two major technical challenges: developing a laser powerful enough to hit a distant spacecraft with pinpoint accuracy; and building a receiver sensitive enough to detect the faintest return signal, sometimes just a few photons, after a journey of hundreds of millions of kilometres,” Sinda Mejri, project manager of the ESA’s Ground Laser Receiver system, said.
The signal relay is the first of four planned exchanges this summer as part of NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications experiment aboard Psyche.
On a mission to investigate a metal-rich asteroid beyond Mars, Psyche also carries the DSOC, a gold-capped laser transceiver designed to test long-distance communication systems for future space missions. In December 2023 for example, DSOC managed to beam a video of an orange tabby cat named Taters chasing a laser pointer some 19 million miles (31 million km) back to Earth—a technological feat of the highest order.
Psyche itself uses radio to talk to its handlers on Earth, but laser communication systems could significantly speed up the conversation.
While this test didn’t involve sending any information to Psyche, optical communication systems can pack data into the oscillations of light waves in lasers, encoding messages into an optical signal that is carried to a receiver via infrared. These invisible beams—to our eyes at least—travel at the speed of light, carrying high-definition information from one point to another. This method enables data transmission rates some 10 to 100 times greater than the radio frequency systems used by spacecraft today, according to the agency.
“Combining this technology with the ones we have for radio frequency communications is essential to transmit the ever-increasing data output of the missions exploring the universe,” Andrea Di Mira, project manager of ESA’s Ground Laser Transmitter system, said.
The entire process requires extreme precision: Laser beams are much narrower than radio signals, which means that that the DCOS’s laser reply needs to be aimed in such a way that it takes into account Earth’s orbit to determine where the ground-based receiver will be by the time the signal reaches it.
The experiment’s success marks “truly a leap step towards bringing terrestrial internet like high-speed connectivity to our deep-space spacecraft,” Rolf Densing, the agency’s director of operations, said.
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