Month: June 2024

Read More Congressman Bowman defeated by George Latimer, backed by pro-Israel groups in most expensive House primary ever Jamaal Bowman, the progressive Democratic congressman whose criticism of Israel’s war on Gaza made him a target for pro-Israel lobbying groups, lost his primary race on Tuesday night. The Democratic primary in New York’s 16th district became…

Read MoreAs the war enter its 852nd day, these are the main developments.As the war enter its 852nd day, these are the main developments.

Read More George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeated U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, of New York, on Tuesday in a Democratic primary that highlighted the party’s deep divisions over the war in Gaza. With the victory, Latimer has almost certainly ousted one of the most liberal voices in Congress and one of its most outspoken critics…

Read More North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile that appears to have failed in flight, in an attempted show of force about a week after it struck a military pact with Russia that alarmed the U.S. and its allies. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The missile was launched at about 5:30 a.m. Wednesday from an area near…

Read More Bowman’s loss shows progressives can pull off upsets and move public opinion in their direction. But it also shows they lack the infrastructure to build a sustainable movement Bowman’s loss shows progressives can pull off upsets and move public opinion in their direction. But it also shows they lack the infrastructure to build…

Read More The win marks just the latest high-octane interlude in a political career that has been turbulent from the outset The win marks just the latest high-octane interlude in a political career that has been turbulent from the outset

Read More The consumer price index increased to its highest level in 2024, indicating the Reserve Bank is unlikely to cut interest rates soon Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s monthly inflation rate increased to its highest level in…

Read More Dharmesh Patel, 42, was granted a mental health diversion by a judge who heard that he suffers from a major depressive disorder Dharmesh Patel, 42, was granted a mental health diversion by a judge who heard that he suffers from a major depressive disorder

Read More Activist groups are seeking to overturn Louisiana’s new requirement for the religious text to be posted in public schools The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other activist groups have joined with nine Louisiana families to sue the state over a new law that requires publicly funded schools to post copies of the…

Read More German auto giant will collaborate with EV startup on software and electrical tech German auto giant will collaborate with EV startup on software and electrical tech

Read More Washington — U.S. Olympic athletes have lost faith in the World Anti-Doping Agency to rid their sports of cheaters ahead of next month’s Summer Games in Paris, two former gold medalists said Tuesday in prepared testimony before a House subcommittee. The comments by Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt followed revelations that 23 Chinese…

Read MoreShares in the US-based electric truck and SUV maker jumped by around 50% after the announcement.Shares in the US-based electric truck and SUV maker jumped by around 50% after the announcement.

Read More The unidentified woman – a resident and retiree – initially denied the allegations until she was confronted by video evidence of the crimes The unidentified woman – a resident and retiree – initially denied the allegations until she was confronted by video evidence of the crimes

Read MoreRikki Stein says that working with the Afrobeat legend was unpredictable but highly rewarding.Rikki Stein says that working with the Afrobeat legend was unpredictable but highly rewarding.

Read More Lloyd Austin and Andrey Belousov spoke two after a Ukrainian missile exploded over a packed beach in Crimea Russian and US defense chiefs spoke over the phone on Tuesday, discussing the need to maintain communication despite the ongoing standoff between the two nuclear powers. It was Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s first direct…

Read More Wednesday’s court hearing in Saipan marked the end of the WikiLeaks founder’s 14-year legal battle for freedom WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has pleaded and been found guilty in a US court to a single espionage charge. He is now free to return to his native Australia, having already served five years in a…

Read MoreHundreds of officers travelled to Haiti to begin a UN-backed mission to curtail the influence of the country’s gangs.Hundreds of officers travelled to Haiti to begin a UN-backed mission to curtail the influence of the country’s gangs.

Read MoreDemocrats in New York went to the polls Tuesday to vote in a race that has become symbolic of divisions in the party, the search continues for 29 people still missing after raging wildfires swept through southern New Mexico last week, and demonstrators across Kenya stormed parliament, setting the building on fire as they…

Read MoreSome fear the snap elections could lead to violence on the streets, and endanger French democracy.Some fear the snap elections could lead to violence on the streets, and endanger French democracy.

Read MoreIsraelis who were taken hostage or lost loved ones during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack are suing the United Nations agency that aids PalestiniansIsraelis who were taken hostage or lost loved ones during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack are suing the United Nations agency that aids Palestinians

Read MoreWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has arrived at a courthouse in the U.S. commonwealth island of Saipan to plead guilty to violating the Espionage Act. Charlie D’Agata has more on the plea deal that will set Assange free following a 12-year legal battle.WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has arrived at a courthouse in the U.S. commonwealth…

Read More The number of residents still unaccounted for has been shrinking significantly after thousands of people fled their homes as two fast-moving wildfires approached their village in southern New Mexico, Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford said Tuesday. Search and rescue crews have cleared more properties in the areas of Ruidoso, the mountain community hardest hit…

Read More The recent European elections saw significant advances by far-right parties in some but all European Union (EU) countries. They made gains in countries including Austria, Germany and France, where an early parliamentary election has been called as a consequence. In other countries, however, far-right parties stood still or lost support, while green and…

Read More New 16-count indictment against the West Virginia couple includes a human trafficking of a minor charge New 16-count indictment against the West Virginia couple includes a human trafficking of a minor charge

Read More American Journal of Medical Case Reports says that 63-year-old was recovering from surgery at time of incident American Journal of Medical Case Reports says that 63-year-old was recovering from surgery at time of incident

Read More Assange has accepted a plea deal which should see his return to Australia as a free man. Follow the news live From a plea deal to a 2am prison call: how Julian Assange finally gained freedomThe Guardian view on the WikiLeaks plea deal: good for Julian Assange, not journalism Here is a video…

Read More For the first time in almost two months, Israel has allowed a small group of kids to leave Gaza for medical treatment. Aid groups say the move came after U.S. pressure and a court challenge in Israel. For the first time in almost two months, Israel has allowed a small group of kids…

Read More Plane carrying WikiLeaks founder touched down more than two hours before the scheduled start of a plea hearing that is expected to result in his freedom Follow live: Assange arrives at court in Saipan WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has arrived in Saipan ahead of an expected guilty plea in a deal with the…

Read More Colorado’s 3rd congressional district has been launched to national prominence thanks to its sitting representative, Lauren Boebert — and attorney Jeff Hurd is hoping Republican voters are no longer looking for MAGA firebrand. Colorado’s 3rd congressional district has been launched to national prominence thanks to its sitting representative, Lauren Boebert — and attorney…

Read More The WikiLeaks founder is expected to enter a guilty plea, ending a 14-year legal saga WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange has arrived at a US courthouse in the Northern Mariana Islands, where he has agreed to plead guilty to a single espionage charge in exchange for his freedom. Assange walked into the United States…

Read More The effectively illegal decision will further erode the international legal system, Leonidas Chrysanthopoulos believes The EU’s decision to take the profits generated by Russia’s frozen central bank assets and send them to Ukraine undermines the bloc itself and has serious implications for the international legal system, former Greek diplomat and ambassador Leonidas Chrysanthopoulos…

Read More Julian Assange has arrived on the remote Pacific island of Saipan to plead guilty to espionage charges in a US court. Julian Assange has arrived on the remote Pacific island of Saipan to plead guilty to espionage charges in a US court.

Read More Thousands of protesters opposing a new finance bill entered Kenya‘s parliament on Tuesday, 25 June, amid deadly clashes with police. Thousands of protesters opposing a new finance bill entered Kenya’s parliament on Tuesday, 25 June, amid deadly clashes with police.

Read MoreJulian Assange founded the WikiLeaks website, which published thousands of confidential leaked documents from sources including the U.S. government, large corporations and personal emails.Julian Assange founded the WikiLeaks website, which published thousands of confidential leaked documents from sources including the U.S. government, large corporations and personal emails.

Read More Detroit — The city of Detroit is taking steps to ban gas stations from locking people inside the store, a year after a man was fatally shot during an argument with another customer. Police said a clerk’s decision to lock the door while he was safely behind protective glass contributed to the shooting.…