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Why are Pakistan’s wheat farmers protesting against the government?
Read MoreFarmers say recent wheat import policies have caused their financial woes.Farmers say recent wheat import policies have caused their financial woes.
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A tornado hit an Oklahoma newsroom built in the 1920s. The damage isn’t stopping the presses
Read MoreA weekly newspaper in a rural Oklahoma community was at the center of a path of destructionA weekly newspaper in a rural Oklahoma community was at the center of a path of destruction
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Residents to continue fighting demolition of Melbourne public housing towers despite court setback
Read More Pledge comes after Victoria’s supreme court dismisses residents’ class action against government, saying it has ‘no real prospect of success’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Victoria’s supreme court has dismissed a class action that was attempting to…
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Nearly 2,200 people have been arrested during pro-Palestinian protests on US college campuses
Read MorePolice have arrested nearly 2,200 people during pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the United States in recent weeksPolice have arrested nearly 2,200 people during pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the United States in recent weeks
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 799
Read MoreAs the war enters its 799th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 799th day, these are the main developments.
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‘Vote jihad’: As Modi raises anti-Muslim India election pitch, what’s next?
Read MoreAs the campaign targeting of Muslims becomes more direct and shrill, experts fear Modi’s words could encourage violence.As the campaign targeting of Muslims becomes more direct and shrill, experts fear Modi’s words could encourage violence.
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Raising Awareness of Cyber Threats – With Some Help From Hollywood
Read More SUBSCRIBER+EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS — While top cybersecurity officials sound the alarm over intrusions by Russia, China and individual hackers into U.S. critical infrastructure, they’ve noticed another problem: It’s hard to get ordinary Americans to pay attention. With so many other things to worry about in terms of global news and information (not to mention…
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As China’s Xi Jinping visits Europe, Ukraine, trade and investment are likely to top the agenda
Read MoreUkraine, trade and investment are expected to dominate Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s first trip to Europe in five years, which starts in France on MondayUkraine, trade and investment are expected to dominate Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s first trip to Europe in five years, which starts in France on Monday
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KFC Malaysia temporarily closes outlets amid Gaza boycott
Read MoreFranchise operator cites ‘challenging economic conditions’ amid local reports linking closures to boycotts of Israel.Franchise operator cites ‘challenging economic conditions’ amid local reports linking closures to boycotts of Israel.
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NSW government to announce urgent reforms to address crisis of male violence against women
Read More Measures to focus on boosting frontline services for women and children fleeing abuse, as well as prevention Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government is preparing a major package of reforms aimed at the…
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Israeli firms sold invasive surveillance tech to Indonesia: Report
Read MoreInvestigation by Amnesty, Haaretz, Tempo and others finds links between official bodies and agencies from at least 2017.Investigation by Amnesty, Haaretz, Tempo and others finds links between official bodies and agencies from at least 2017.
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Ruined centuries-old town re-emerges as Philippines dam dries up during heatwave
Read More After a long spell of intense heat and little rain, water levels have fallen to reveal parts of a sunken church, tombstones and foundations at Pantabangan Ruins of a centuries-old town have emerged at a dam parched by drought in the northern Philippines. After a prolonged spell of intense heat and little rain,…
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‘Bound to secrecy’: The indelible ink behind the world’s biggest election
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E-waste is overflowing landfills. At one sprawling Vietnam market, workers recycle some of it
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US allies India and Japan ‘xenophobic’, says Biden
Read MoreThe White House has downplayed the comments, saying the president ‘values’ India and Japan’s friendship.The White House has downplayed the comments, saying the president ‘values’ India and Japan’s friendship.
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Eric Adams under pressure to divulge details on ‘outside agitators’ at campus protests
Read More The New York City mayor has claimed police arrested protesters after non-student elements escalated the situation The New York City mayor, Eric Adams, remains under pressure to divulge how many of the 282 people arrested at campus protests in Manhattan on Tuesday night were non-students after repeatedly claiming that “outside agitators” were responsible…
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Posers, pugilists and pussycats: Africa’s top shots
Read MoreA 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.
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Africa’s week in pictures: 26 April – 2 May 2024
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Apple iPhone sales plunge, as shares rise on dividend, stock buyback news
Read MoreSales of the iPhone fall 10 percent amid growing competition from Chinese rivals such as Huawei.Sales of the iPhone fall 10 percent amid growing competition from Chinese rivals such as Huawei.
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Tensions Rise at Ole Miss as Counter-Protesters Taunt Palestine Supporters With Star-Spangled Banner
Read More Pro-Palestinian demonstrations at the University of Mississippi turned sour Thursday as at least 200 counter protesters taunted their fellow students with renditions of The Star-Spangled Banner and other tunes, eventually leading to the evacuation of students on the campus. A group of roughly 50 to 60 pro-Palestinian protesters convened on the school’s Quad…
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Anthony Albanese criticises granting of bail to former detainee accused of assaulting Perth woman
Read More Independent panel made ‘wrong decision’ to advise that Majid Jamshidi Doukoshkan did not need ankle bracelet before alleged assault on Ninette Simmons, PM says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has blamed the community protection board…
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Russian troops deploy to airbase housing US military in Niger: US official
Read MoreUS official says Russian and US troops do not mingle at Airbase 101 as Moscow’s forces deployed to a separate hanger.US official says Russian and US troops do not mingle at Airbase 101 as Moscow’s forces deployed to a separate hanger.
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Captain jailed for four years over California dive boat blaze that killed 34
Read More Captain Jerry Boylan was found guilty of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer, a charge colloquially known as ‘seaman’s manslaughter’, last year Captain Jerry Boylan was found guilty of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer, a charge colloquially known as ‘seaman’s manslaughter’, last year
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Samantha Murphy’s alleged killer charged with drink and drug driving offences
Read More Patrick Stephenson charged over crash that occurred months before Ballarat mother’s alleged murder Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The man accused of Samantha Murphy’s murder has been charged over a crash that occurred months before the Ballarat…
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Rainy Chilo鬠in Southern Chile, Faces Drinking Water Crisis
Read More SANTIAGO, May 02 (IPS) – The drinking water supply in the southern island of Chiloé, one of Chile’s rainiest areas, is threatened by damage to its peatlands, affected by sales of peat and by a series of electricity projects, especially wind farms. Read the full story, “Rainy Chilo鬠in Southern Chile, Faces Drinking Water…
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Father accused of forcing son, 6, to run on treadmill until he collapsed only knew him a year
Read More Christopher Gregor, 31, found out about his child, Corey Micciolo, for the first time when he was sued over ‘child support, his attorneys have claimed Christopher Gregor, 31, found out about his child, Corey Micciolo, for the first time when he was sued over ‘child support, his attorneys have claimed
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Police Officer Fired Gun While Clearing Protesters From Columbia Building, Prosecutors Say
Read More LOS ANGELES — A police officer who was involved in clearing protesters from a Columbia University administration building earlier this week fired his gun inside the hall, a spokesman for District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office confirmed Thursday. No one was injured, according to spokesman Doug Cohen, who said there were other officers but…
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Australia’s Albanese declares ‘national crisis’ after killings of women
Read MoreGovernment pledges action after tens of thousands of people rally over killings of women by their partners.Government pledges action after tens of thousands of people rally over killings of women by their partners.
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Global Citizen NOW urges investment in Sub-Saharan Africa and youth outreach
Read MoreGlobal Citizen NOW says it wants 2024 conference attendees to invest long-term in the African continent’s fast-growing youth population and increase outreach to young changemakersGlobal Citizen NOW says it wants 2024 conference attendees to invest long-term in the African continent’s fast-growing youth population and increase outreach to young changemakers
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Bombshell audio captures Trump and Cohen discussing hush money ‘catch and kill’ plot
Read More Jurors heard Trump and his former ‘fixer’ hatching a plan to buy Karen McDougal’s silence in 2016 Jurors heard Trump and his former ‘fixer’ hatching a plan to buy Karen McDougal’s silence in 2016
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Russian military personnel enter Niger airbase where some U.S. troops remain
Read MoreBefore a coup in Niger in July 2023 led to the demand that American troops leave the country, the U.S. used two Niger airbases to fly drones on counterterrorism missions in the Sahel region of Africa.Before a coup in Niger in July 2023 led to the demand that American troops leave the country, the…
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Rutgers and University of Minnesota reach resolutions with Gaza protesters
Read More Schools join Northwestern and Brown in arriving at agreements with students to dismantle pro-Palestinian encampments Students at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis reached an agreement with administration on Thursday to peacefully dismantle their Gaza solidarity encampment protest. Rutgers and the University of Minnesota now…
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‘Thank you students’: Palestinians express gratitude for Columbia University protesters with touching signs in Gaza
Read More More than 1,000 campus protesters in the US have been arrested in recent weeks in opposition to Israel’s attacks on the embattled territory More than 1,000 campus protesters in the US have been arrested in recent weeks in opposition to Israel’s attacks on the embattled territory
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‘I hate that fact that we did it’: Key takeaways from Trump’s day in court
Read More The former president falsely claimed to media in criminal court that he can’t testify at his own hush money tril due to the gag order The former president falsely claimed to media in criminal court that he can’t testify at his own hush money tril due to the gag order
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‘Life-changing’ drug for sickle cell disease to be offered by NHS in England
Read More Voxelotor, which can help reduce need for blood transfusions, is administered as a daily tablet A new treatment for sickle cell disease has been recommended by the health watchdog in a move described as life-changing for people living with the condition in England. The drug, Voxelotor, has been recommended for use on the…
