Chaos

• The Supreme Court ruled Monday that it is too early for Democratic-run states to challenge a mail-voting order issued by President Donald Trump. • The order mandates specific formatting for mail-in ballot envelopes and requires states to use an electronic system to identify mail voters to the Postal Service. • This decision maintains the status quo for now but could force some jurisdictions to completely revise their ballot processes, potentially leading to "chaos" before the November election.

Intervention follows days of delays and a near-miss between two planes on the Sydney aiport tarmac. Follow today’s news liveGood morning, and happy Monday. Here’s what’s on deck:Catherine King, the federal minister for transport, said she has asked Air Services Australia to come and talk to her today about a “pathway forward” after two aircraft were involved in a near-miss at Sydney airport on Sunday. Continue reading...

Disruption after power failure at regional signalling centre likely to continue until noon with many crews and trains in wrong locationsBusiness live – latest updatesRail passengers are facing a second day of travel disruption across parts of north-west England, after a power failure hit the signalling centre controlling the railway in the region.The power failure, which occurred shortly before 2pm on Thursday, triggered widespread cancellations and delays to services including CrossCountry and London Northwestern Railway. Continue reading...

• The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day following an uproar from Opposition MPs regarding the funding of the Ram Temple. • Chaos also erupted in the Rajya Sabha as members protested the absence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah during discussions on the July 20 police action and NEET protests. • Congress MP Pawan Khera demanded an official statement from the Union Home Minister, alleging that the government is intentionally avoiding a parliamentary discussion on student issues.

• The Guardian editorial criticizes the "weaponization" of chaos and tragedy in Ceuta by far-right political figures to push anti-migration agendas. • Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is specifically highlighted for a "performative overreaction" in temporarily suspending Rome's Schengen agreement with Madrid. • The piece notes that Meloni's move was logically flawed, as Ceuta was never part of the Schengen area and Italy shares no border with Spain.

• In his work "Despite it All," author Fred Pearce argues that the environmental disruptions of the Anthropocene are accelerating plant evolution and adaptation. • Pearce highlights that many plant species are finding innovative ways to survive and thrive despite the ongoing climate crisis. • The author contends that humans must shift their perspective to embrace these evolutionary changes rather than clinging to rigid, outdated notions of how nature should look.

Nigel Farage has promised that Reform UK would call in the navy to tackle small boat Channel crossings. Will this familiar-sounding immigration policy distract from the party’s internal problems? Plus – as we learn more about Andy Burnham’s plans for devolution, is this the biggest rewiring of the UK state since the second world war?Read about Richard Tice being investigated by parliament’s standards watchdog hereYou can read Alexandra’s report on Andy Burnham’s trip to Dover here and about constitutional reform herePlease keep sending your comments and questions to [email protected] can watch Politics Weekly on our YouTube channel here Continue reading...