Clay weekly context brief for the Globe category (ISO week 2026-W28). Clay tracks publications from the Globe feed list. Below are recent items from this category, each with its source and a short description of what the publication covers when one is available in the source feed. Recent publications: 1. This hard-right politician quit parliament for a fight. His only rival dresses as a bin Source: SBS News Australia Link: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/this-hard-right-politician-quit-parliament-for-a-fight-so-far-his-only-rival-dresses-as-a-bin/l0qr3pqak A man wearing a bin on his head could be the sole challenger for an infamous far-right British politician in a snap by-election. 2. Mikel Merino's goal lifts Spain past Belgium, into semifinals vs. France Source: Channel NewsAsia Singapore Link: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/spain-belgium-merino-world-cup-semis-6247391 Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-final, with Mikel Merino scoring a late goal to send Spain into the semi-finals. 3. Pakistan ready to continue mediatory efforts to settle Iran-US conflict PM Source: TASS Russia Link: https://tass.com/world/2158917 Shahbaz Sharif said this during a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian 4. TEF Reaffirms Support for Jamaican Artisans Source: JIS Jamaica Link: https://jis.gov.jm/tef-reaffirms-support-for-jamaican-artisans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tef-reaffirms-support-for-jamaican-artisans The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is expressing its continued commitment to transforming local artisans into global entrepreneurs, through the 12th staging of the Christmas in July trade show. The highly [] 5. 10 Source: Altyn Asyr TV Turkmenistan Link: https://arzuw.news/turkmenistan-postroit-po-10-poliklinik-v-kazhdom-velajate 50 . . , 10 . , , , . [] 6. Defending champion Sinner beats Djokovic to set up Wimbledon final aginst Zverev Source: Euronews Pan European Link: http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/defending-champion-sinner-beats-djokovic-to-set-up-wimbledon-final-aginst-zverev From the start, Sinner pushed Djokovic back with his powerful groundstrokes and came up with big serves in big moments. 7. At NATO last year Trump was 'Daddy'. How times have changed Source: ABC News Australia Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-11/nato-geopolitical-landscape-shifted-around-trump/106900808 You got the sense at NATO this week that Donald Trump was no longer feared as he was a year ago. 8. Giardino labirinto San Giorgio Source: RAI News 24 Italy Link: https://www.rainews.it/video/2026/07/il-labirinto-borges-viaggio-tra-clessidre-specchi-e-sentieri-che-si-biforcano-8e12e696-a6b1-43ed-9f93-09e993f0f553.html Situato sullisola di San Giorgio Maggiore a Venezia, è un omaggio allo scrittore argentino Jorge Luis Borges e si ispira alla sua opera Il giardino dei sentieri che si biforcano 9. Veterinarios piden evitar contacto con fauna silvestre tras casos de viruela símica Source: Teletica Costa Rica Nacional Link: https://www.teletica.com/nacional/veterinarios-piden-evitar-contacto-con-fauna-silvestre-tras-casos-de-viruela-simica_413250 La entidad recordó que la higiene y la distancia con animales silvestres reducen el riesgo de exposición a virus como la viruela y la influenza aviar. 10. Taxi operators raise concerns over foul odour in Lower Broad Street - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation Source: CBC Barbados Link: https://www.cbc.bb/main-stories/taxi-operators-raise-concerns-over-foul-odour-in-lower-broad-street/ Taxi operators in Lower Broad Street are raising concerns over a pungent odour in the area. 11. Nolan Wells' family demands answers about US teen's death after boating trip Source: BBC World News UK Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx238gzzy74o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Wells' body was found in the water near Mississippi's Horn Island days after he went on a boating trip there with friends. 12. DPRK vows to bolster nuclear force in quality and quantity to counter US threats Source: Press TV Asia Pacific Link: https://presstv.ir/Detail/2026/07/10/771941/DPRK-vows-to-bolster-nuclear-force-in-quality-and-quantity-to-counter-US-threats The Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea has strengthened its nuclear forces both qualitatively and quantitatively as part of a broader strategy to modernize its military capabilities. 13. China reiterates South China Sea arbitration 'award'is illegal Source: CGTN Politics Link: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-07-10/China-reiterates-South-China-Sea-arbitration-award-is-illegal-1OFDqAWMhxu/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=Politics The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday reiterated that the so-called award on the South China Sea arbitration is illegal and called on the Philippines not to obstruct the formulating of a code of conduct with it. 14. Está siendo este el mejor Mundial de la historia? Source: Teletica Costa Rica Link: https://www.teletica.com/mundial-2026/esta-siendo-este-el-mejor-mundial-de-la-historia_413237 Goles en el último minuto, remontadas épicas y países que hace historia. Está siendo la mejor Copa del Mundo de la historia? 15. Beyond the robes: The Dalai Lama's political agenda Source: CGTN Opinion Link: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-07-10/Beyond-the-robes-The-Dalai-Lama-s-political-agenda-1OF7rBp9VC0/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=Opinion Ultimately, the 14th Dalai Lama is a political operator adept at using religious language to advance political objectives. Compassion, nonviolence and reincarnation are, in the end, the three masks he has carefully cultivated over the years. 16. Strengthening El Nino may rank among largest on record, says US agency Source: CGTN Nature Link: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-07-10/Strengthening-El-Nino-may-rank-among-largest-on-record-says-US-agency-1OEUXxiRZgk/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=Nature The El Nino weather pattern picked up strength over the past month and is highly likely to "rank among the largest" ever recorded when it peaks between October and December, US forecasters said on Thursday. 17. Refuerzan fumigación para prevenir dengue, zika y chikungunya Source: Canal 2 Nicaragua Link: https://canal2tv.com/nacionales/brigadas-salud-larvicida-barrios/ Brigadas de salud intensifican la fumigación y aplicación de larvicida en el barrio Germán Pomares para prevenir enfermedades La entrada Refuerzan fumigación para prevenir dengue, zika y chikungunya se publicó primero en Canal 2 . 18. Germany saves forest from mining, US opens land to drilling Source: DW Germany Environment News Link: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-saves-forest-from-mining-us-opens-land-to-drilling/a-77627986?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss Germans have won a fight to keep a coal mine out of an ancient forest. In the US, the Trump administration is opening protected lands for drilling and development. 19. Heat-resistant housing: How we need to adapt our homes Source: DW Germany Science News Link: https://www.dw.com/en/heat-resistant-housing-how-we-need-to-adapt-our-homes/a-77861704?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss In Germany, it is time to rethink and rebuild. Many apartments were not designed for heat waves. Fortunately, there are ways to adapt existing buildings to the changing climate but air conditioning isn't the best. 20. Unprecedented images show how Russia is using drones from the war in Ukraine in Africa Source: France 24 Africa Link: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260702-unprecedented-images-russia-using-drones-war-ukraine-africa Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps, which has replaced the well-known Wagner Group in providing support to the Malian army, are deploying new combat drones in Mali. 21. Par från Mattmar vann årets Näcken i bäcken se hur det såg ut vid årets tävling Source: SVT Sweden Link: https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/jamtland/par-fran-mattmar-vann-arets-nacken-i-backen-se-hur-det-sag-ut-vid-arets-tavling Årets upplaga av Näcken i bäcken bjöd förutom traditionsenligt fiolspel även japanska koto och sång med motorsåg. Vinnare av juryns stora pris gick efter en lång överläggning till Asuka och Jonas Staf från Mattmar. Det var jättekul och lite oväntat faktiskt, säger Asuka Staf. 22. Can Ukraine really build its own Patriots? Source: France 24 Europe Link: https://www.france24.com/en/can-ukraine-really-build-its-own-patriots Donald Trumps promise to let Ukraine manufacture Patriot air defence systems could strengthen Kyivs capabilities in the long term, but experts warn it will not solve the countrys immediate battlefield needs. 23. Venezuela twin-earthquake death toll surpasses 3,800 Source: Press TV Americas Link: https://presstv.ir/Detail/2026/07/09/771891/Death-toll-from-Venezuela-twin-earthquakes-rises-to-3,811 The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rises to 3,811 24. EU tells Meta to change its apps addictive design Source: Politico Europe Link: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-orders-instagram-facebook-meta-change-addictive-design/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication Social media giant engineered platforms to "shift the brain into autopilot mode,'" EU says in new findings. 25. What future for Gaza after Hamas dissolves governing body? Source: France 24 Middle East Link: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/middle-east-matters/20260710-what-future-for-gaza-after-hamas-dissolves-governing-body Hamas announced this week that it had dissolved the de facto government, saying it was ready to hand over power to a group of technocrats appointed by Donald Trump's Board of Peace. 26. The Global South is more ready for AI than we think Source: CGTN Business Link: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-07-10/The-Global-South-is-more-ready-for-AI-than-we-think-1OFeur51Rw4/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=Business Global South respondents show higher AI enthusiasm than those in developed economies, new report finds. 27. DR Congo Ebola Death Toll Tops 600 as Outbreak Expands Source: Telesur English Caribbean Link: https://www.telesurenglish.net/dr-congo-ebola-death-toll-tops-600/ The Democratic Republic of the Congo has confirmed 625 Ebola deaths as the outbreak expands into a fourth province, increasing pressure on an already strained health system. 28. Indian prime minister Narendra Modi arrives in New Zealand Source: RNZ New Zealand Link: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/697519/indian-prime-minister-narendra-modi-arrives-in-new-zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon welcomed the controversial world leader with a hug. 29. Gobi wonderland draws crowds with daily shows and film-set scenery Source: CGTN China Link: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-07-10/Gobi-wonderland-draws-crowds-with-daily-shows-and-film-set-scenery-1ODIzl5YwG4/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China Karamay, Xinjiang, dubbed "the world's Devil City," hosts a daily opening ceremony with ethnic dances, parades, and live adventure showcases like camel rides and UTV tours. 30. Emmanuel Macron visits Syria, 18 months after Assad's fall Source: DW Germany All Top Stories Link: https://www.dw.com/en/emmanuel-macron-visits-syria-18-months-after-assad-s-fall/a-77856791?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The French president landed in Damascus on Monday evening. He's the first EU leader to visit the country since Bashar Assad's sudden downfall and the rise of former militant turned President Ahmed al-Sharaa. 31. US-Israeli war against Iran pushing millions into hunger: WFP Source: Press TV Africa Link: https://presstv.ir/Detail/2026/06/05/769886/Middle-East-West-Asia-conflict-pushing-millions-into-hunger-WFP-UN The United Nations food relief organization has warned that the US-Israeli war on Iran is pushing millions of people in the West Asian region into hunger. 32. London police arrest 84-year-old priest at Palestine Action rally Source: Press TV UK Link: https://presstv.ir/Detail/2026/07/05/771684/London-police-arrest-retired-priest-84-at-Palestine-action-protest- London police arrest an 84-year-old priest after attending a Palestine Action support rally. 33. Pezeshkian: US bullying at World Cup mirrors Washington's foreign policy Source: Press TV US Link: https://presstv.ir/Detail/2026/07/08/771833/Pezeshkian--US-bullying-at-World-Cup-mirrors-Washington-s-foreign-policy The Iranian president says US bullying during the 2026 FIFA World Cup reflects Washington's foreign policy of violating rules and humiliating rivals. 34. Intl. scientists call for restoration of Irans Pasteur Institute after US-Israeli aggression Source: Press TV Society Link: https://presstv.ir/Detail/2026/05/21/769050/Iran-US-Israel-Pasteur-Institute-The-Lancet- A medical journal maintains that the damage to Iran's Pasteur Institute poses a risk to regional health security. 35. Polish authorities supplying weapons to followers of their ancestors killers: Moscow Source: Press TV Europe Link: https://presstv.ir/Detail/2026/07/06/771713/Russia-Zakharova-Polish-authorities-supplying-weapons-to-followers-of-their-ancestors-killers Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says Polish authorities are supplying weapons to the followers of their ancestors killers. 36. Albanian PM defends 4 million Kanye West concert Source: DW Germany Culture Lifestyle Link: https://www.dw.com/en/albanian-pm-defends-4-million-kanye-west-concert/a-77882223?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf Albania doubled down on hosting US rapper Kanye West, as several European countries have banned his performance. PM Edi Rama claimed the gig would generate 100 million in revenue for the country. 37. US birthright citizenship ruling eases fears among Indians Source: DW Germany World News Link: https://www.dw.com/en/us-birthright-citizenship-ruling-eases-fears-among-indians/a-77879632?maca=en-rss-en-world-4025-rdf The recent US Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship has eased concerns and reduced uncertainty for Indian families living in the United States. 38. Germany's 2026 World Cup squad built on African roots Source: DW Germany Sports News Link: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-2026-world-cup-squad-built-on-african-roots/a-77298357?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf Germany's 2026 World Cup squad has leaders with African heritage. The diversity of the team is a strength. 39. Germany: Police arrest suspect after Bavaria school attack Source: DW Germany News Link: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-police-arrest-suspect-after-bavaria-school-attack/a-77877219?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Authorities say several people have been injured following a reported attack at a school in southern Germany. Two girls were said to have been badly hurt at the school, where a teenage suspect was arrested. 40. China's missile test builds on Pacific nuclear deterrence Source: DW Germany Asia News Link: https://www.dw.com/en/china-s-missile-test-builds-on-pacific-nuclear-deterrence/a-77861936?maca=en-rss-en-asia-5133-rdf US allies in the Pacific condemned what Beijing has called a "routine" intercontinental ballistic missile test, which comes as China seeks to demonstrate its growing military capabilities. Sources in this brief: ABC News Australia; Altyn Asyr TV Turkmenistan; BBC World News UK; CBC Barbados; CGTN Business; CGTN China; CGTN Nature; CGTN Opinion; CGTN Politics; Canal 2 Nicaragua; Channel NewsAsia Singapore; DW Germany All Top Stories; DW Germany Asia News; DW Germany Culture Lifestyle; DW Germany Environment News; DW Germany News; DW Germany Science News; DW Germany Sports News; DW Germany World News; Euronews Pan European; France 24 Africa; France 24 Europe; France 24 Middle East; JIS Jamaica; Politico Europe; Press TV Africa; Press TV Americas; Press TV Asia Pacific; Press TV Europe; Press TV Society; Press TV UK; Press TV US; RAI News 24 Italy; RNZ New Zealand; SBS News Australia; SVT Sweden; TASS Russia; Telesur English Caribbean; Teletica Costa Rica; Teletica Costa Rica Nacional. Selected 40 of 2927 available items for this weekly brief.