World News Hits on Thursday

See presents the most dominating headlines for Thursday’s world news.

China Warns U.S. of Consequences over HK Law, Mum on Steps Planned

China warned the United States on Thursday that it would take “firm counter measures” in response to U.S. legislation backing anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, and said attempts to interfere in the Chinese-ruled city were doomed to fail. (Reuters)

Jeremy Corbyn Was Once A Radical Outsider. Now He Has the Chance to Transform the UK

In 2015, an obscure and rebellious backbencher named Jeremy Corbyn stunned the political establishment when his anti-imperialist, uncompromisingly socialist worldview lit a fire under the British left. (CNN news)

North Korea Launches Two Unidentified Projectiles toward Sea of Japan – S. Korean, Japanese Military

North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles towards the Sea of Japan, according to Japanese and South Korean military officials. The launch is believed to have come from South Hamgyong Province. (Russia Today)

UK, France Wanted to Send Their Own Troops to Syria After Trump Ordered Withdrawal  

Theresa May reportedly gave up on the idea because she had doubts over whether the US would provide the support needed and whether the hostile parliament would approve such a move. (Sputnik)

Former Navy Secretary Spencer Speaks out about Firing: Trump has 'Little Understanding' of Military

The former Navy secretary who was forced out over his handling of convicted SEAL Eddie Gallagher's case is speaking out about President Donald Trump's "shocking and unprecedented" involvement and being pressured to leave. (USA TODAY)

Pentagon Moves forward with Saudi Defense Mission

President Trump authorized the placement of new military assets and more forces in Saudi Arabia, but has said the kingdom would pay “100 percent” of the costs. (CNN news)

Trump Keeps Losing in Court. But His Legal Strategy Is Winning Anyway.

Critics of President Trump cheered on Monday when a federal judge ruled that the former White House counsel Donald F. McGahn II must testify to Congress — and scathingly labeled “fiction” the administration’s arguments that top White House aides are immune from congressional subpoenas. (The New York Times)