Paycap still on, Trump on collision course with Germany, China and Russia?

Early Bumble bee Bombus pratorum

Had the fan on in the office today in the searing heat. In addition to work and a haircut, also created video on how to make an apple cider vinegar fruit fly trap and uploaded to YouTube. Spent the evening at Huntingdonshire Speakers with friends, enjoying 'tabletopics'.

Brexit news in the UK subdued. UK politics still dominated by mixed signals coming from different government officials till the Prime Minister and supporters stood by retaining the controversial public sector paycap. Grenfell rumbles on as residents not yet rehoused by government promised deadline of three weeks. Government send in own team to take over handling situation from Kensington council.

In preparation for the upcoming G20 summit, it seems that Chine and Russia have reached a common position on North Korea and Germany and China are forging new leadership on Climate Change action, leaving President Trump out on a limb. The UN is also discussing North Korea, with the US Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, stating that after this escalation,  US military action remained on the table, as well as trade sanctions against China and other countries trading with North Korea.