World News Hits on Saturday

“See news” website presents Saturday’s dominating headlines of the world news.

Boris Johnson could be the last prime minister of the United Kingdom

Boris Johnson, the UK's new prime minister, wants you to know that he loves his country.

Specifically, he wants you to know that he loves the Union between the four nations that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (CNN)

Hong Kong protesters vow to stand up to unprecedented riot charges.

Johnson Yeung had been in police detention for over 40 hours this week when he heard someone shout “Riot! Everyone will get a riot charge!” as they were returned to the block of jail cells. (The Independent)

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Trump praises North Korean dictator's 'great and beautiful' vision for his country

Donald Trump has heaped fresh affection on North Korea’s Kim Jong-un – praising his “great and beautiful” vision for the country. (The Independent)

Pentagon testing mass surveillance balloons across the US

The US military is conducting wide-area surveillance tests across six midwest states using experimental high-altitude balloons, documents filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reveal. (The Guardian)

Spain, Japan reject to join U.S.-led Persian Gulf coalition

Madrid and Tokyo have rejected an official request from Washington to participate in a naval coalition in the Persian Gulf. (Tehran Times)

U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Russia over Skripal Poisoning

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed another round of sanctions on Russia over the poisoning of a former spy in Britain, the White House said on Friday, a move Moscow said would hurt already strained U.S.-Russia ties. (Moscow Times)

South Korea braces for Japan's tighter export restrictions

As Asian markets slid Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he’ll impose more tariffs on China, another trade spat between Japan and South Korea is escalating. (Japan Times)

Netanyahu may look to enlist Yisrael Beytenu or Labor-Gesher in coalition

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is most likely looking to form a government with the support of either Labor-Gesher or Yisrael Beytenu following recent polls and the official registration of all parties running in the September election, although there are significant obstacles to a partnership with either party, according to a Friday report from Channel 12. (The Times of Israel)

Plastic bottles sales banned at San Francisco airport

San Francisco International Airport is banning the sale of single-use plastic water bottles.

The unprecedented move at one of the major airports in the country will take effect August 20. (The San Francisco Chronicle)