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Russian invasion The world's response
Russia shrugs off Trump's threat: "We are already immune"

Russia responds with a shrug to Donald Trump's threat that the US could impose 100 percent punitive tariffs and new strong sanctions against the country within ten days. This is if the Ukraine war is not ended.

In a statement, the Kremlin says that it notes all of Trump's statements, but then adds:

- Russia has long had a huge number of sanctions against it. We are already immune.

In mid-July, Trump said that Russia must make peace within 50 days to avoid the sanctions. Yesterday he changed the deadline to ten days. He then declared that he was "very disappointed" with Vladimir Putin given that the deadly attacks continue.

Political situation in Poland
32 people arrested in Poland - believed to be Russian spies

Poland has arrested 32 people accused of being Russian spies and planning sabotage in the country. The arrested come from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Poland and Colombia, reports the Polish PAP.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the arrests on Tuesday.

– Everyone – the US, NATO, our European allies – see this as a permanent threat that will remain in the future, says Tusk.

According to Tusk, one person has already been convicted: a 27-year-old Colombian. He was involved in two arson attacks in Poland.

The situation in Gambia
Swimming lessons save the lives of Gambian oyster fishermen

Oyster fishing is an important industry in Gambia. A full 98 percent of the workforce is made up of women. It is a heavy and dangerous job, not least because only a few can swim. It has led to many drownings over the years, writes The Telegraph in a long report.

But a new UN-led initiative called Fish4ACP is now providing assistance with swimming lessons, life jackets, canoes and other things that increase safety and productivity.

At first, many were skeptical and worried because swimming is not part of the country’s culture, explains UN coordinator Khadija Diallo. But after explaining the benefits, the women were convinced. So far, 150 women have attended the swimming school.

“We feel it is our responsibility to share life-saving skills with seafarers,” says coach Colley, who has worked in the navy for 19 years.