Month: June 2024

Read More Bribery allegations are latest fallout from $40m Feeding Our Future scandal Bribery allegations are latest fallout from $40m Feeding Our Future scandal

Read More Evacuation alerts sent to over 1,000 homes and businesses as latest blaze erupts amid high temperatures Gusty winds fueled a rapidly growing wildfire in central Oregon, the latest blaze to erupt in the US west as high temperatures envelop the region. The fire broke out just outside the community of La Pine, in…

Read More Cori Bush is the next target for AIPAC. But left-leaning Democrats are focused on long-term strategies to get money out of politics and don’t have much of an immediate strategy to beat back big money Cori Bush is the next target for AIPAC. But left-leaning Democrats are focused on long-term strategies to get…

Read More Luis Arce said the country’s democracy was at stake after army troops seized control of La Paz’s political heart and military police storm palace Bolivia’s President Luis Arce appears to have seen off an attempt to topple his leftwing government after a dramatic afternoon in which heavily armed troops, seemingly commanded by a…

Read MoreThe announcement, which came during Pride month, will affect thousands of veterans.The announcement, which came during Pride month, will affect thousands of veterans.

Read More Nine-year-old coerced into giving a false confession that she was her cousin, prompting officials to believe she and her brother were potentially involved in smuggling and using false identities Nine-year-old coerced into giving a false confession that she was her cousin, prompting officials to believe she and her brother were potentially involved in…

Read More Deputies say the girl’s core body temperature was 107.2 degrees when she was treated by paramedics Deputies say the girl’s core body temperature was 107.2 degrees when she was treated by paramedics

Read More Chicago, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City have approved similar bans Chicago, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City have approved similar bans

Read More Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) — Sea turtles, marine birds and children under 7 will be protected under a new Florida law that bans the intentional release of balloons. The law, signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, replaces an existing ban of releasing ten or more balloons within 24 hours. The Legislature approved the bill…

Read More Research discovers the cost of some healthcare products fluctuates wildly, according to time of year you buy them Dentists agree that brushing twice a day is the best way to look after your teeth. But depending on what month it is, dental hygiene can be a dramatically more expensive habit to maintain. New…

Read More An iconic house on an embankment close to the Rapidan Dam partially collapsed into the river, dramatic footage from Tuesday, 25 June shows. An iconic house on an embankment close to the Rapidan Dam partially collapsed into the river, dramatic footage from Tuesday, 25 June shows.

Read More Armoured vehicles rammed into the doors of Bolivia’s presidential palace in La Paz on Wednesday, 26 June, during what appeared to be an attempted military coup. Armoured vehicles rammed into the doors of Bolivia’s presidential palace in La Paz on Wednesday, 26 June, during what appeared to be an attempted military coup.

Read More Judge rules Dharmesh Patel, whose car dove off cliff in 2023, will be monitored by GPS and check in with court weekly A California radiologist accused of trying to kill his family by driving off a cliff along the northern California coast will receive mental health treatment instead of standing trial, a judge…

Read More Mexico and Venezuela have joined Honduras in backing the government in La Paz Bolivia’s trade unions have declared a general strike in support of the government after an army general attempted to seize power by force. Several Latin American governments have denounced the coup. Military police and armored vehicles surrounded the government building…

Read More Israel banned most Gaza patients from being evacuated for medical treatment, according to the United Nations and other groups. Now it could allow a group of child patients and guardians to evacuate. (Image credit: AFP) Israel banned most Gaza patients from being evacuated for medical treatment, according to the United Nations and other…

Read More La Paz, Bolivia (AP) — Armored vehicles rammed into the doors of Bolivia’s government palace Wednesday as President Luis Arce said the country faced an attempted coup, insisted he stands firm and urged people to mobilize. In a video of Arce surrounded by ministers in the palace, he said: “The country is facing…

Read More President Luis Arce urged citizens to mobilze after armored vehicles rammed into the doors of the palace President Luis Arce urged citizens to mobilze after armored vehicles rammed into the doors of the palace

Read More British Chambers of Commerce director general calls on politicians to improve ties with EU and strike better deal Larry Elliott: Brexit may have felt absent from this election – but it will still define it The UK’s current trade deal with the EU is not working and the country must stop “walking on…

Read More Armored vehicles rammed into the doors of Bolivia’s government palace as President Luis Arce said the country faced an attempted coup, insisted he stands firm and urged people to mobilize. (Image credit: Juan Karita) Armored vehicles rammed into the doors of Bolivia’s government palace as President Luis Arce said the country faced an…

Read MoreKenya shaken by mass demonstrations against proposed tax hikes.Kenya shaken by mass demonstrations against proposed tax hikes.

Read More Judge to decide fate of ex-prison guard trainee Zephen Xaver, who pleaded guilty to 2019 execution-style murders A jury on Wednesday recommended a former prison guard trainee be sentenced to death for his execution-style murders of five women inside a Florida bank five years ago. Jurors voted 9-3 to recommend Zephen Xaver, 27,…

Read More Robotaxi service recovering from gruesome collision with pedestrian that triggered suspension of California license General Motors on Tuesday named a veteran technology executive with roots in the video game industry to steer its troubled robotaxi service Cruise as it tries to recover from a gruesome collision that triggered the suspension of its California…

Read More Lifeguards had already left for the evening, and Patrick Dispoto felt the need to warn others on the beach Lifeguards had already left for the evening, and Patrick Dispoto felt the need to warn others on the beach

Read More NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Adam Hamawy, a former U.S. Army combat surgeon, who went before Congress Wednesday to describe patients they’ve treated while providing medical care in Gaza. NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Adam Hamawy, a former U.S. Army combat surgeon, who went before Congress Wednesday to describe patients they’ve…

Read More A breakdown in law and order along a main route in southern Gaza has made Israel’s daytime fighting pause ineffectual for aid delivery. This led to skyrocketing food prices sold on the black market. A breakdown in law and order along a main route in southern Gaza has made Israel’s daytime fighting pause…

Read MoreUnverified videos showed armoured vehicles and soldiers in the centre of the capital La Paz.Unverified videos showed armoured vehicles and soldiers in the centre of the capital La Paz.

Read More Freed Wikileaks founder needs privacy to rebuild his life, family says, after dramatic return home. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The NSW government says it is working with the ACT Government after the detection of a suspected case of bird…

Read More A number of political figures have been accused of placing suspicious bets in the lead-up to the election The Metropolitan police are to take an expanded role in investigating the criminal allegations triggered by the Westminster betting scandal, which is continuing to overshadow the election campaign. Sources confirmed that talks between the Gambling…

Read MoreBritish media report that the suspect is aged in his mid-20s and is a member of the main opposition Labour Party.British media report that the suspect is aged in his mid-20s and is a member of the main opposition Labour Party.

Read MoreJulian Assange home in Australia after pleading guilty in deal with USJulian Assange home in Australia after pleading guilty in deal with US

Read More Brazil is experiencing one of the wettest rainy seasons on record. On Brazil’s southern coast, five months of rain fell in 15 days. Flooding lead to over a hundred deaths and over 400,000 people displaced. With more extreme weather expected due to climate change, officials in Brazil are considering relocating whole towns, adding…

Read MoreAttacks come as UN sounds alarm over deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, demands opening of crossings.Attacks come as UN sounds alarm over deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, demands opening of crossings.

Read More Denmark is set to become the world’s first country to place a levy on greenhouse gasses produced by livestock Denmark is set to impose a new tax on farmers over greenhouse gases produced by their livestock, Taxation Minister Jeppe Bruus has announced. The toll on cow, pig, and sheep emissions will be implemented…

Read More Pro-Palestinian protesters accuse companies of trying to sell stolen land in the West Bank, and question legality Efforts to market homes in Israel and stolen land in West Bank to Jewish Americans are continuing to spark protests across North America, with the latest angry confrontations happening outside a synagogue in one of Los…

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