Month: May 2024

Read MoreSecretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to eastern Europe next week as concerns mount about Russia’s advances in Ukraine, potential Russian interference in neighboring Moldova and pro-Moscow legislation being promoted in the former Soviet republic of GeorgiaSecretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to eastern Europe next week as concerns mount about Russia’s…

Read More The disease was the third leading cause of mortality globally in 2020 and second leading in 2021 An estimated 13 million people died during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report published on Friday by the World Health Organization (WHO). The virus quickly became the leading cause of death in the Americas,…

Read More The Hessian education ministry says it aims to help better integrate some 20,000 refugees currently residing in the region The German state of Hesse, located in the west-central part of the country, has introduced Ukrainian as a second foreign language for the 2024-25 school year, the local Ministry of Education and Culture announced…

Read More Three people, including two Americans, are dead after a gang attack in Haiti, according to their missionary organization Three people, including two Americans, are dead after a gang attack in Haiti, according to their missionary organization

Read More Bryan Hagerich, of Pennsylvania, has been given a suspended sentence of 52 weeks. His lawyer said he was expected to repatriated ‘by dinner time’ Bryan Hagerich, of Pennsylvania, has been given a suspended sentence of 52 weeks. His lawyer said he was expected to repatriated ‘by dinner time’

Read MoreEarly report by Iranian military has ruled out criminal activity in helicopter crash that killed late president RaisiEarly report by Iranian military has ruled out criminal activity in helicopter crash that killed late president Raisi

Read MoreCourt order for immediate halt to Israel’s Rafah offensive is latest opportunity for Biden to take stand, observers say.Court order for immediate halt to Israel’s Rafah offensive is latest opportunity for Biden to take stand, observers say.

Read More Michael Kosta jokes president could be ready to star in the Expendables action film series Michael Kosta jokes president could be ready to star in the Expendables action film series

Read More Kabosu the Shiba Inu went from rescue pup to internet celebrity Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu that shot to fame as the ‘doge’ meme, has died after a battle with leukemia and liver disease. Since it was first posted online more than a decade ago, the iconic image of Kabosu has been shared…

Read More Given the state of the SNP and the economy, the question of independence will be less important than that of party credibility • UK politics live – latest updates When Keir Starmer helped to launch Labour’s Scottish election campaign, he told effusive supporters in Glasgow: “There’s no change without Scotland, no Labour without…

Read MoreBryan Hagerich was one of several Americans facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison in the Turks and Caicos Islands.Bryan Hagerich was one of several Americans facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Read More Christina Robinson shook Dwelaniyah to death after he suffered cruelty over several weeks A mother who beat her three-year-old son with a bamboo cane, claiming it was in line with Bible teaching, weeks before she murdered him, has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 25 years. Christina Robinson exposed her…

Read More BRATISLAVA, May 24 (IPS) – Fears for the safety of journalists in Slovakia are growing in the wake of an assassination attempt on the country’s prime minister, which some politicians are blaming in part on local independent media. Read the full story, “Slovakia PM Assassination Attempt Sparks Journalists’ Safety Fears”, on globalissues.org →…

Read More After his wife died in childbirth, Aaron Horsey found he did not have automatic right to paternity leave A father who was left without the right to parental leave after his wife died in childbirth has won a change to the law in England, Wales and Scotland on the last day of this…

Read More Organisers expect 75% of identified bacterial pollution will be gone by the time the starting gun goes for the open water events Beside a sign saying “No swimming”, Pierre Fuzeau defiantly pulled on his swimming cap, slipped into the green water of the Ourcq canal on Paris’s northern edge, and set off with…

Read More Former president held a rally in Crotona Park in the South Bronx as his hush money trial nears the end Former president held a rally in Crotona Park in the South Bronx as his hush money trial nears the end

Read More The president of the United Nation’s top court, Nawaf Salam, calls for Israel to cease its offensive in the border city The president of the United Nation’s top court, Nawaf Salam, calls for Israel to cease its offensive in the border city

Read More The Hague-based court has said that the humanitarian situation in the city has “deteriorated further” since its last ruling The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to halt its military operation in the Palestinian city of Rafah, as it is “not convinced” that the Israeli military’s evacuation orders are doing enough…

Read More Chants of ‘build the wall’ heard as thousands attend Trump rally; ex-president responds to Haley endorsement, saying ‘she’s going to be on our team’ Trump visits Bronx in play for Hispanic and Black votersSign up for our free 2024 US election newsletter Donald Trump’s rally in New York’s south Bronx on Thursday evening…

Read More The US president will reportedly hobnob with Hollywood celebrities instead of attending the Swiss summit US President Joe Biden will skip the peace summit promoted by Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky in Switzerland next month, choosing to attend a fundraising event in Los Angeles with George Clooney and Julia Roberts instead, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.…

Read More NEW YORK, May 24 (IPS) – It is ironic how Prime Minister Netanyahu, who vehemently opposed the establishment of a Palestinian state, made it all but irreversible because of his misguided policies and extreme ideological bent. Read the full story, “How Netanyahu Made the Creation of a Palestinian State Irreversible”, on globalissues.org →…

Read More The bloc must ensure its skies are protected, the prime ministers of the two nations have said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his Polish counterpart, Donald Tusk, have called on the EU to speed up the development of a bloc-wide air defense system. In a letter addressed to European Commission President Ursula…

Read MoreA Thai town, run ragged by its ever-growing population of marauding wild monkeys, has launched an offensive against the simian raiders, using trickery and ripe tropical fruit.A Thai town, run ragged by its ever-growing population of marauding wild monkeys, has launched an offensive against the simian raiders, using trickery and ripe tropical fruit.

Read More Kiev’s backers are not even trying to limit damage to the country, as they continue sending arms, Harald Kujat has said The West is portraying the Ukraine conflict as a fight for freedom, but prefers to turn a blind eye to Kiev’s horrific battlefield losses, a former Chairman of the NATO Military Committee,…

Read More TEL AVIV, Israel — The bodies of three more hostages killed on Oct 7. were recovered overnight from Gaza, Israel’s army said Friday, as the top United Nations court prepares to rule on whether Israel must halt its military operations and withdraw from the enclave. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The bodies of Hanan Yablonka, Michel…

Read More Pollsters and analysts say these could be the most pivotal elections since the country’s first democratic vote 30 years ago, in 1994. Here’s what’s at stake. (Image credit: Olympia De Maismont) Pollsters and analysts say these could be the most pivotal elections since the country’s first democratic vote 30 years ago, in 1994.…

Read More Republican fighting criminal cases in New York, Florida, Washington DC and Georgia as he continues bid to return to White House for second term Republican fighting criminal cases in New York, Florida, Washington DC and Georgia as he continues bid to return to White House for second term

Read More Police officer detained after shooting of 48-year-old man as death toll reaches seven following days of upheaval linked to proposed voting changes The EU’s foreign affairs chief, Josep Borrell, said Europe is expecting an explanation from Russia about an incident on the border with Estonia. “On Thursday early morning, Russian border guards unilaterally…

Read More Lawsuit disputing fate of $6m house alleges that Janet Zuccarini took advantage of Robertson, with her lawyers calling it ‘meritless fiction’ The children of the late Robbie Robertson, songwriter and guitarist with the Band, are suing his widow, Janet Zuccarini, over his assets. In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday in Los Angeles and…

Read More More than 100 hostages are still believed to be inside Gaza – with families calling on the government to intensify efforts to secure a deal to bring their loved ones home More than 100 hostages are still believed to be inside Gaza – with families calling on the government to intensify efforts to…

Read MoreFrom breaking down bowling spells for fun on a podcast, Jimmy O’Brien has become the new voice of cricket in the US.From breaking down bowling spells for fun on a podcast, Jimmy O’Brien has become the new voice of cricket in the US.

Read MoreIn Southern and East Africa, more than 6,000 people have died since a series of cholera outbreaks began in late 2021.In Southern and East Africa, more than 6,000 people have died since a series of cholera outbreaks began in late 2021.

Read MoreThe attack in a market near Acapulco’s main tourist avenue left four men and a woman dead, officials said.The attack in a market near Acapulco’s main tourist avenue left four men and a woman dead, officials said.

Read More President Aleksandar Vucic has thanked Russia and other countries that did not support attempts to “stigmatize” Serbia  Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has thanked Russia, China, Hungary, and other countries for voting against the Western-backed ‘Srebrenica genocide’ resolution in the UN General Assembly on Thursday. The Serbian leader spoke after the assembly took a…

Read More Imprisoning a former president would involve major planning, including a workaround for his Secret Service detail, as well as accommodations for where he might be held and what he might eat and wear Imprisoning a former president would involve major planning, including a workaround for his Secret Service detail, as well as accommodations…