Month: August 2020

Read More Four locals have been killed and an American soldier suffered minor injuries after a passenger car with two couples on board collided with a US armoured vehicle, heading to a military base not far from Seoul. The crash took place in the city of Pocheon, some 40 km  (25 miles) north of South…

Read More Oregon State Police will return to Portland to help local authorities after the fatal shooting of a man following clashes between President Donald Trump supporters and counter-protesters that led to an argument between the president and the city’s mayor over who was to blame for the violence. After Trump called Ted Wheeler, a…

Read More When police arrested the middle-aged Uighur woman at the height of China’s coronavirus outbreak, she was crammed into a cell with dozens of other women in a detention center. “It was scalding,” recounted the woman by phone from Xinjiang, declining to be named out of fear of retribution. The government in China’s far…

Read More Despite fulfilling her brief to bring diversity to the Châtelet Theatre, the veteran director was brusquely dismissed. So what went wrong? When the British arts supremo Ruth Mackenzie was named artistic director of Paris’s Châtelet theatre she thought everyone knew what they were getting. Her pitch for the job, approved by the mayor…

Read More Singer reigns supreme in awards show filled with calls for social justice and recognition of Covid tragedy Lady Gaga dominated an unusual year for the MTV Video Music awards, winning five awards in a strange and disconcerting evening. The singer, who led the evening with nine nominations and wore a variety of masks…

Read MoreSeveral US states report record daily infections; New Zealand eases restrictions and makes masks compulsory.Several US states report record daily infections; New Zealand eases restrictions and makes masks compulsory.

Read More Mustapha Adib, the ambassador to Germany, is backed by four former prime ministers as French president flies in to press for new political pact Lebanon’s ambassador to Germany could become the crisis-stricken country’s next prime minister after getting the support of senior Sunni politicians. Mustapha Adib was named by four former prime ministers…

Read MoreMore than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo.More than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo.

Read More Several Conservative backbenchers argue that focus must be on supporting a continued economic recovery The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has been urged not to introduce tax hikes in his November budget by Conservative backbenchers who argue they would damage economic recovery. The intervention followed speculation the Treasury could raise £20bn through extra levies to…

Read More The mayor of Portland, Ted Wheeler, launched a searing attack against Donald Trump on Sunday, saying the US president is inciting violence in his city. ‘It’s you [Trump] who have created the hate and division,’ Wheeler said. Trump responded to the comments with a series of counterattacks on Twitter • Fatal shooting in…

Read More New data shows the richest 1% are worth 68 times more than a typical New Zealander The extent of wealth inequality in supposedly egalitarian New Zealand has been laid bare by figures showing the wealthiest individuals have over NZ$140bn (US$93bn) stashed away in trusts – and overall have nearly 70 times more assets…

Read More It is a time of reflection 10 years after the country was promised a rebirth, writes Waihiga Mwaura. It is a time of reflection 10 years after the country was promised a rebirth, writes Waihiga Mwaura.

Read More Legislation to extend but reduce jobkeeper and jobseeker payments will be considered by the Senate today, as the Sydney CBD cluster grows. Follow all the latest news and updates, live Follow the global live blog Australian stats interactive NSW cases map; NSW hotspots list; Qld hotspots list Victoria and Melbourne trend map Sign…

Read MoreYoung locals are helping to prevent environmental damage after an oil leak from a ship that ran aground.Young locals are helping to prevent environmental damage after an oil leak from a ship that ran aground.

Read More Midwestern states report record infections; Colombia passes 600,000 Covid-19 cases; India sets global daily case record. Follow latest updates UK records 1,715 Covid cases in largest weekend figure since mid-May Australia – coronavirus live World map: which countries have most cases? See all our coronavirus coverage 12.05am BST Hello and welcome to the…

Read MoreOn display was the first major demonstration since Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week that he would send in security forces​ “if necessary.”On display was the first major demonstration since Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week that he would send in security forces​ “if necessary.”

Read More On display was the first major demonstration since Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week that he would send in security forces​ “if necessary.” On display was the first major demonstration since Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week that he would send in security forces​ “if necessary.”

Read MoreSunday marked 21 days of non-stop protests in Belarus, as people continue to demand the resignation of the country’s leader. But Alexander Lukashenko says he’s not going anywhere. Chris Livesay reports.Sunday marked 21 days of non-stop protests in Belarus, as people continue to demand the resignation of the country’s leader. But Alexander Lukashenko says…

Read More Top German politicians have been venting their fury after Saturday’s massive anti-lockdown rally in Berlin ended with the surreal scenes of protesters trying to storm the Reichstag building – the seat of the national parliament. Many were baffled after footage showed one of the groups of protesters rallying against anti-coronavirus restrictions in the German capital…

Read More Footage shows men in pick-up trucks taking part in a pro-Trump procession driving into a crowd of protesters in Portland, Oregon. They fire paintballs and pepper spray as demonstrators throw objects at the convoy. The caravan of Trump supporters drove as a group into the centre of Portland, prompting protesters to block streets…

Read More Monday: Clive Palmer kicks off campaign to ‘boot Labor out’ in Queensland with $80,000 in donations to his own party. Plus, Trump to visit Kenosha Good morning, this is Lauren Waldhuter bringing you the main stories and must-reads on Monday 31 August. Continue reading…Monday: Clive Palmer kicks off campaign to ‘boot Labor out’…

Read More A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond. A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Read MoreParliamentary vote pits pro-Western party against opposition seeking closer ties with Serbia and Russia.Parliamentary vote pits pro-Western party against opposition seeking closer ties with Serbia and Russia.

Read MoreActing US homeland security secretary says politicians have let protests turn into “lawlessness and chaos”.Acting US homeland security secretary says politicians have let protests turn into “lawlessness and chaos”.

Read More Josh Frydenberg says Victorians need ‘message of hope’ as federal government urges states to reopen borders The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Victoria has increased by 7.2% since the end of June, and household spending in the state has slumped during stage four restrictions, according to analysis from Treasury. The new…

Read More KYIV, Ukraine — Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered Sunday in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding the resignation of the country’s authoritarian president after an election they call rigged gave him a sixth term in office. The protest at the “hero city” monument honoring Minsk’s suffering…

Read MoreAn alliance of opposition parties wants the country to have closer ties with Serbia and Russia.An alliance of opposition parties wants the country to have closer ties with Serbia and Russia.

Read More The book explores why authoritarian regimes have persisted in Africa and investigates the extent to which European colonialists can be blamed for Africa’s problems.The book explores why authoritarian regimes have persisted in Africa and investigates the extent to which European colonialists can be blamed for Africa’s problems.

Read MoreFrenchman Julian Alaphilippe wins stage two of the Tour de France to claim the yellow jersey in Nice.Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe wins stage two of the Tour de France to claim the yellow jersey in Nice.

Read MoreIndia is declared joint winner with Russia after two players lost connection during the final round.India is declared joint winner with Russia after two players lost connection during the final round.

Read More Cloudflare, a popular service designed to provide security and keep websites online, has run into technical problems, sending down multiple websites and spoiling the weekend for online gamers. Widespread internet outages were reported across both the United States and Europe on Sunday. Services such as the Discord chat, Xbox Live and PlayStation Network…

Read MoreHuge fire rages near ruin of the Bronze age site, prompting authorities to vacate tourists to the archeological site.Huge fire rages near ruin of the Bronze age site, prompting authorities to vacate tourists to the archeological site.

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Read MoreAlmost 400 migrants rescued by three ships in the Mediterranean must be allowed to disembark, it says.Almost 400 migrants rescued by three ships in the Mediterranean must be allowed to disembark, it says.

Read More Not all French classrooms can safely reopen Tuesday, the country’s education minister acknowledged Sunday, as a persistent rise in coronavirus infections jeopardizes the government’s push to get France’s 12.9 million schoolchildren back into class this week. Like many governments around the world, France and Britain want to reopen schools starting Tuesday to reduce…