Monday's Headlines: GOP criticism of Trump grows as clash with soldier’s parents escalates

Confrontation between Trump and the Khans shows new signs of a cultural and political divide; Koch network seeks to defuse donor frustration over Trump rebuff;   The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories Timothy A. Clary / AFP/Getty Images GOP criticism of Trump grows as clash with soldier's parents escalates The dispute between the Republican nominee and the parents of a Muslim U.S. Army captain killed in Iraq has largely taken over the presidential race in recent days. But whether the fight will ultimately hurt Donald Trump among voters remains an open question. By Katie Zezima  •  Read more » Confrontation between Trump and the Khans shows new signs of a cultural and political divide The Muslim couple joined the ranks of ordinary citizens who have become important emblems of what some voters really think of presidential candidates. By Marc Fisher  •  Read more »   Koch network seeks to defuse donor frustration over Trump rebuff Charles Koch's refusal to harness his singular operation in support of the Republican presidential nominee has put him at odds with some of his wealthiest peers — and forced the network to defend its relevance at a time of its greatest reach. By Matea Gold  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions   Trump criticized my silence. He knows nothing about true sacrifice. By Ghazala Khan  •  Read more »   A U.S. retreat that feeds on itself By Fred Hiatt  •  Read more »   Will the GOP repudiate Trump's cruelty to a fallen soldier's family? By E.J. Dionne Jr.  •  Read more »   Democrats' loose talk on student loans By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Could financial reform worsen the next crisis? By Robert J. Samuelson  •  Read more »   A snappier way to use food stamps By Editorial Board  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   China's ride-sharing battle just took a decisive twist. Uber lost. In a dramatic end to a brutal, years-long war, Uber China will merge with its main rival, Didi Chuxing. It will mark the end of Uber's high-profile push into China. By Emily Rauhala  •  Read more » Do Japanese employees really work themselves to death? In some cases, yes. Spending long hours at the grindstone, or in compulsory socializing with superiors after work, is the norm for many workers in Japan. But the number of claims for compensation for "karoshi," or "death by overwork," rose to a record level in the past year, figures show. By Anna Fifield  •  Read more » Airbnb goes on a charm offensive as city governments ponder regulations Faced with the possibility of more oversight in Washington and other cities, the home-sharing site wants to build ties between its hosts and local businesses. By Abha Bhattarai  •  Read more » Take a deep breath, journalists, and figure out how best to serve voters As we enter the final months of the presidential campaign, journalists have a crucial job in giving Americans the information they need. By Margaret Sullivan  •  Read more » At 437 pounds, Mason Finley struggled to compete. At 345, he punched his ticket to Rio. Discus is a sport that rewards strength, and its competitors are among the Olympic giants. But even by their bulky standards, Finley had become much too big. By Rick Maese  •  Read more » Clinton heads to Nebraska in search of a single electoral vote The visit to the heavily Republican state suggests the Democratic nominee is taking nothing for granted in the race against Donald Trump. By John Wagner  •  Read more » Sanders surrogate weighing Green Party run for vice president By David Weigel and John Wagner  •  Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Headlines. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071

Today's Headlines: UBS rogue trader: 'It could happen again', MH370 'piloted into sea', Mother hits back at Trump over speech

UBS rogue trader: 'It could happen again'

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Top News Stories UBS rogue trader: 'It could happen again' The London rogue trader who lost Swiss bank UBS £1.4bn ($1.9bn) apologises for his crime, but tells the BBC that banking's culture of profit "no matter what" has not changed. Taliban attack Kabul foreign compound A powerful lorry bomb and gunmen target a compound housing foreign contractors in the Afghan capital, Kabul, in an attack claimed by the Taliban. F1 chief's mother-in-law freed The mother-in-law of billionaire F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, kidnapped last week in Brazil, is freed without any ransom paid, say police. Mother hits back at Trump over speech The mother of a dead US Muslim soldier hits back at presidential hopeful Donald Trump for questioning her silence during a speech by her husband.   Uber 'to merge China business with Didi' Ride-hailing firm Uber has agreed to merge its operation in China with much bigger rival Didi Chuxing in a $35bn deal, reports say. Stories from India Why some factory owners are celebrating India's child labour bill Sanjoy Majumder investigates the impact of a controversial labour bill that allows children under 14 to work in some circumstances. Rally to help starving Indians in Saudi More than 10,000 Indians laid off in Saudi Arabia face a "food crisis", India's foreign minister says, as an airlift is prepared. India Dalits protest over attacks About 25,000 member of India's Dalit community rally in the western state of Gujarat in protest at the attacks on their members.

From the BBC Cultural Calendar Last chance to see: Abstract Stories Work by a variety non-figurative artists is on display at Tao Art Gallery in Mumbai until 31 July.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.   Top Videos Syria conflict: Aleppo residents create 'smoke curtain' Dead Muslim soldier's parents row with Donald Trump Jumping from 25,000ft with no parachute BBC presenter's postcard from Rio Magazine Two men from Baghdad - the artist and the entrepreneur This is a story of Karim and Sadiq, who met this week for the first time in nearly 20 years. It's also a story about Iraq, a country whose future no-one can guess. Sport US PGA Championship 2016: Jimmy Walker wins maiden major American Jimmy Walker holes a three-foot putt on the last to beat world number one Jason Day by one shot at Baltusrol, New Jersey. Quiz: Do you have the mentality of an Olympian? Find out if you have the mindset needed to win gold or are you just an Olympic day dreamer? Wayne Rooney predicts return of 'old Manchester United' under Jose Mourinho Wayne Rooney expects the "old Manchester United" to be on show again this season under new manager Jose Mourinho.

Business UBS rogue trader: 'It could happen again' The London rogue trader who lost Swiss bank UBS £1.4bn ($1.9bn) apologises for his crime, but tells the BBC that banking's culture of profit "no matter what" has not changed. Uber 'to merge China business with Didi' Ride-hailing firm Uber has agreed to merge its operation in China with much bigger rival Didi Chuxing in a $35bn deal, reports say.   Technology Australia 'relocates' to fix sat-nav gap Australia is to shift its longitude and latitude to address a gap between local co-ordinates and those from global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). Last call for free Windows 10 upgrade 29th July is the last chance for upgrading to Windows 10 for free.

Autos Wacky pre-Tesla electric cars for sale How the rising popularity of the EV is driving auction sales   The weird tale behind ice cream jingles How your childhood memories fuel summer's sweetest industry Capital No job? Try this simple advice There's a lot you can do to boost your chances of landing your dream post   Why you can't relax on the weekend Some people find it easy to disconnect. How do they do it? Culture How a plane offers salvation Is Solar Impulse 2 like Dalí's Christ?   Hidden adult themes in Beatrix Potter Why the children's book author was more subversive than you think Earth How our planet will reshape itself The continents will be completely rearranged   The new whale nobody has seen alive A new species of beaked whale is hidden in our ocean Future The museum of Armageddon The life of a nuclear missile crew   How politicians get by on little sleep But is the leader's lifestyle bad for our health? Travel World's most bizarre natural phenomena From Australia's bubblegum-pink lake to a blood-red waterfall in Antarctica   The rollercoasters of the future Can virtual reality ever accurately capture an adrenaline thrill?

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