Month: April 2024

Read More The annual dinner is scheduled for 27 April The annual dinner is scheduled for 27 April

Read More The actor said he wanted to fight on – but the size of a settlement offer from News Group made it financially risky to proceed further Why did Hugh Grant settle his legal case against the Sun – even though he wanted to fight on?The actor has accepted an “enormous” settlement from the…

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Read More A survey conducted by Hebrew University asked respondents whether they advocate military action that could alienate allies Most Israelis oppose a retaliatory strike on Iran that could alienate their country’s allies, a recent poll has found. Several media outlets have reported in recent days that US President Joe Biden advised the Netanyahu government…

Read More Officials confirmed that Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley were found on Sunday Officials confirmed that Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley were found on Sunday

Read More Potential jurors have only been excused after citing an inability to remain impartial and scheduling conflicts Potential jurors have only been excused after citing an inability to remain impartial and scheduling conflicts

Read More Leaders from the EU’s 27 member states to meet in Brussels, with European Council president saying talks will centre on ‘bolstering our competitiveness’ Ahead of the leaders’ meeting, the EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, expressed the bloc’s support for Jordan. Ireland’s Simon Harris is not the only newcomer at the leaders’ table.…

Read More Mike Johnson’s effort to advance funding for Ukraine and Israel could trigger far-right attempt to oust him from speaker role The Republican infighting that has both stalled and overshadowed efforts to pass funding packages for Israel and Ukraine is still raging today, as speaker Mike Johnson clings to his job in the face…

Read More As the gaming industry reels from a tidal wave of layoffs, companies’ rush into automation has developers watching their backs – and could soon trigger a major strike. Io Dodds reports As the gaming industry reels from a tidal wave of layoffs, companies’ rush into automation has developers watching their backs – and…

Read MoreMediator warns that negotiations are at ‘delicate phase’ as the war in the enclave grinds on.Mediator warns that negotiations are at ‘delicate phase’ as the war in the enclave grinds on.

Read More Predictions for when Bank of England will start lowering cost of borrowing pushed back Analysis: Sunak hopes of pre-election rate cuts frustratedBusiness live – latest updates The UK’s annual inflation rate fell by less than expected last month to 3.2%, complicating the timing of a potential first Bank of England interest rate cut.…

Read MoreSpain, Ireland, Malta and Slovenia are expected to make the move, which will hold historic symbolism.Spain, Ireland, Malta and Slovenia are expected to make the move, which will hold historic symbolism.

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Read More Judge Merchan hoping to keep midweek reprieve open amid hectic schedule to allow for break from proceedings and an opportunity to focus on other business Judge Merchan hoping to keep midweek reprieve open amid hectic schedule to allow for break from proceedings and an opportunity to focus on other business

Read MoreThe rate of casualties accelerated last year as inexperienced troops arrived on the front lines.The rate of casualties accelerated last year as inexperienced troops arrived on the front lines.

Read More African women are 130 times more likely to die due to pregnancy or childbirth complications than women in Europe and Northern America, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency (UNFPA) said in a new report published on Wednesday. Read the full story, “Violations of women’s reproductive health rights trigger rise in preventable deaths”,…

Read MoreCubana Chief Priest is the latest celebrity to fall foul of a crackdown on “abusing” banknotes.Cubana Chief Priest is the latest celebrity to fall foul of a crackdown on “abusing” banknotes.

Read More APEX, North Carolina / DUBLIN, Ireland, Apr 17 (IPS) – A third possible candidate for UN Secretary-General is Alicia Bárcena. Mexico’s current Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Bárcena boasts a professional background that is both broad and deep. Read the full story, “Who Should be the Next UN Leader?<br>PART 3”, on globalissues.org → APEX,…

Read MoreEcuador gets much of its power from hydroelectrical plants, but a lack of rain is creating shortages.Ecuador gets much of its power from hydroelectrical plants, but a lack of rain is creating shortages.

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Read More ACCRA, Ghana, Apr 17 (IPS) – The World Bank has exaggerated probable gains from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to promote partial and uneven trade liberalisation that is unlikely to enhance development on the continent. Read the full story, “Trade Deception Returns in Pan-Africanist Guise”, on globalissues.org → ACCRA, Ghana, Apr…

Read MoreDanish officials have called for Copenhagen’s historic stock exchange to be rebuilt after a huge fire destroyed the 17th-Century building.Danish officials have called for Copenhagen’s historic stock exchange to be rebuilt after a huge fire destroyed the 17th-Century building.

Read MoreAs the world calls for calm, President Raisi vows ‘slightest attack’ will be met with a ‘strong and fierce response’.As the world calls for calm, President Raisi vows ‘slightest attack’ will be met with a ‘strong and fierce response’.

Read MorePrevious hearings led to the resignation of Harvard and UPenn bosses. Now Columbia’s Minouche Shafik is in line of fire.Previous hearings led to the resignation of Harvard and UPenn bosses. Now Columbia’s Minouche Shafik is in line of fire.

Read More Investigation urged into alleged bid to turn Rai into propaganda channel for ruling parties before elections The European commission has been urged to investigate alleged attempts by Italy’s far-right government to turn the public broadcaster, Rai, into a “megaphone” for the ruling parties ahead of the European elections. The appeal from the European…

Read More Peers pass four amendments inserting safeguards into bill, including exempting migrants who helped British troops David Cameron, the foreign secretary, has said that Israel is gearing up to retaliate after the mass Iranian drone and missile attack launched on Saturday night. Speaking to reporters in Jerusalem this morning, where he has meetings scheduled…

Read More London Mayor Sadiq Khan talks to NPR about being a Muslim politician in Britain — and his fears around a second possible Donald Trump presidency. (Image credit: Jordan Pettitt) London Mayor Sadiq Khan talks to NPR about being a Muslim politician in Britain — and his fears around a second possible Donald Trump…

Read More Three missile strikes launched on Chernihiv, killing and wounding civilians, says governor Vyacheslav Chaus The Reuters news agency are reporting that the death toll in the Russian strike on Chernihiv now stands at 10 people. According to Reuters, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for sufficient determination and support from western partners after the…

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Read MoreDubai in the United Arab Emirates was hit by flooding that submerged roads and vehicles and caused flights to divert.Dubai in the United Arab Emirates was hit by flooding that submerged roads and vehicles and caused flights to divert.

Read More President Joe Biden begun three days of campaigning in Pennsylvania while returning to his childhood home in Scranton on Tuesday (16 April) where he called for higher taxes on the rich and casting Donald Trump as an elitist. President Joe Biden begun three days of campaigning in Pennsylvania while returning to his childhood…

Read MoreFive people have been killed after three missiles hit near the centre of Chernihiv, officials say.Five people have been killed after three missiles hit near the centre of Chernihiv, officials say.

Read MoreIran’s president has warned that the “tiniest invasion” by Israel would bring a “massive and harsh” response, as the region braces for potential Israeli retaliation after Iran’s attack over the weekendIran’s president has warned that the “tiniest invasion” by Israel would bring a “massive and harsh” response, as the region braces for potential Israeli…

Read More Pavel Durov said both the main US political parties have tried to influence the messaging app’s developers Telegram received warnings from both the Democratic and Republican parties after the January 2021 riots in the US Capitol, Pavel Durov, co-founder of the popular messaging app, has said in an interview with Tucker Carlson. However,…

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