Month: June 2024

Read More Significant rulings outstanding include Trump’s immunity claim and emergency abortion case One of the most hotly anticipated cases that the supreme court could rule on today is Donald Trump’s challenge to the federal charges against him for attempting to overturn the 2020 election. His lawyers say that Trump is immune from prosecution because…

Read More Daily heat records were broken in the early season heatwave, yet relief in sight as cooler weather forecast About 65 million people were under heat alerts in the north-eastern and midwest states on Friday, as an early season heatwave in the US continued to roast the region. Record temperatures were set in some…

Read MoreBenjamin Netanyahu appears increasingly at odds with the White House and his own military over his managing of Israel’s security.Benjamin Netanyahu appears increasingly at odds with the White House and his own military over his managing of Israel’s security.

Read More Declan single-wall glass coffee mugs recalled due to 103 incidents of glasses breaking, resulting in 56 injuries More than half a million glass coffee mugs are being recalled across the US after a government warning that they could shatter on contact with hot liquid and cause serious injuries. “Consumers should immediately stop using…

Read More LILONGWE, Malawi, Jun 21 (IPS) – After El Niño-induced floods and devastating drought, roughly two in five people in Malawi – a country of some 20 million people – are now facing the looming prospect of acute hunger by the end of the year. Read the full story, “The World Bank Must Double…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Jun 21 (IPS) – The United States—which has continued to use its veto power to block Palestine from UN membership —may be out-maneuvered by a growing new campaign by some UN member states planning to establish full political and diplomatic relations with Palestine outside the confines of the United Nations. Read…

Read More An American-made multiple rocket launcher was reportedly hit in Kharkov Region A video has been posted online showing what appears to be a successful strike by the Russian military on a HIMARS multiple rocket launcher, provided by the US to Ukrainian forces. A Telegram channel, which posted the clip on Thursday, said a…

Read More Beijing will freeze assets belonging to Lockheed Martin after the US approved another arms sale Beijing has introduced sanctions on subsidiaries and senior executives of US arms manufacturer Lockheed Martin over the sale of arms to Taiwan, which it says “violates the One-China principle.” The measures will freeze movable and immovable properties and…

Read More Exclusive: health service scrambling to set up helpline after Qilin gang put stolen data into public domain overnight Russian hackers have stolen records covering 300m patient interactions with the NHS, including the results of blood tests for HIV and cancer, the Guardian can reveal. The amount and sensitive nature of the data obtained…

Read More National Rally’s Hervé Breuil, 68, hospitalised after being assaulted as he handed out flyers in central France before snap elections Europe live – latest updates Masked assailants have assaulted a far-right candidate on the campaign trail ahead of France’s snap parliamentary election, in the latest incident of violence targeting politicians across Europe. Police…

Read More National Rally’s Hervé Breuil attacked near Lyon as he campaigned in the run-up to snap election The Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has criticised the centre-right European People’s party this morning – and in particular its leader Manfred Weber – while also claiming Germany “no longer smelled and looked the same.” The far-right…

Read More An Arizona sheriff’s deputy shot and killed seven starving and abandoned dogs last year after giving them water. An Arizona sheriff’s deputy shot and killed seven starving and abandoned dogs last year after giving them water.

Read MoreVideos circulating on social media show a large crowd chanting religious slogans and surrounding a burning body.Videos circulating on social media show a large crowd chanting religious slogans and surrounding a burning body.

Read More Budapest will stay out of the Ukraine conflict, the prime minister has vowed The US appears intent on continuing to fight Russia in Ukraine and hopes to win, but Hungary is acting to counter this destructive policy, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said. The vocal opponent of the Western approach to the Ukraine…

Read MoreUnits fighting Chasiv Yar say Russia is launching “mass frontal attacks” on the key strategic town.Units fighting Chasiv Yar say Russia is launching “mass frontal attacks” on the key strategic town.

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Read More The area that Kiev can target using American-made weapons is not limited to Kharkov Region, officials in Washington told the outlet The US has permitted Ukraine to strike targets on Russian territory using American-made weapons anywhere across the front line – not just in the Kharkov Region, Politico has reported. This doesn’t represent…

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Read MoreA new photo of William, the Prince of Wales, and his three children has been released by Kensington Palace to celebrate the future king’s 42nd birthday.A new photo of William, the Prince of Wales, and his three children has been released by Kensington Palace to celebrate the future king’s 42nd birthday.

Read More The huge sum, donated by businessman Timothy Mellon to Trump Super PAC MAGA Inc., is the largest federal individual campaign contribution so far this election cycle The huge sum, donated by businessman Timothy Mellon to Trump Super PAC MAGA Inc., is the largest federal individual campaign contribution so far this election cycle

Read More The reimbursement, part of the terms of the takeover, means the 2021 bailout cost the public almost nothing Business live – latest updates Octopus Energy is poised to repay the UK government almost £3bn to cover the state support it received to take over collapsed energy supplier Bulb. The repayment will see Octopus…

Read More Police were called to reports of a fight in Calella, near Barcelona in Spain Police were called to reports of a fight in Calella, near Barcelona in Spain

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Read MoreLocal media reported an unidentified man died from a gunshot wound to his thigh during riot police crackdown in Nairobi.Local media reported an unidentified man died from a gunshot wound to his thigh during riot police crackdown in Nairobi.

Read MoreAround 3,000 people took the plunge in the River Derwent in Hobart to mark the winter solstice.Around 3,000 people took the plunge in the River Derwent in Hobart to mark the winter solstice.

Read MoreAround 3,000 people took the plunge in the River Derwent in Hobart to mark the winter solstice.Around 3,000 people took the plunge in the River Derwent in Hobart to mark the winter solstice.

Read MoreNew Zealand’s Disputes Tribunal dismissed the claim, saying the promises did not constitute a contract.New Zealand’s Disputes Tribunal dismissed the claim, saying the promises did not constitute a contract.

Read MoreThe veteran footballer received stitches to his head after an armed robbery at his villa in northern Italy.The veteran footballer received stitches to his head after an armed robbery at his villa in northern Italy.

Read More South Korea calls in the Russian ambassador and says it could supply arms to Ukraine Russian air defences downed 70 Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea and Crimea overnight, the RIA news agency cited the Russian defence ministry as saying on Friday. The ministry also said Russian forces destroyed six Ukrainian sea drones…

Read More Heatwaves like the one baking the US and Mexico are ‘no longer that out of the ordinary anymore’ as climate change dials up the heat worldwide Heatwaves like the one baking the US and Mexico are ‘no longer that out of the ordinary anymore’ as climate change dials up the heat worldwide

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Read More TikTok offers a glimpse into how it hopes to overturn a law that could have the app banned in the U.S. More schools move to ban smartphones. There are quality issues with some carbon offset programs. TikTok offers a glimpse into how it hopes to overturn a law that could have the app…

Read More National Farmers’ Federation says the inquiry was rushed and did not fully interrogate proposed change, which will take effect from 2028 Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A ban on live sheep exports within four years should become law, a parliamentary committee has recommended. A report…

Read More Husband and wife plead not guilty before prosecution lays out case in NSW murder trial after 2002 disappearance Listen to Guardian Australia’s podcast Who Cared? The disappearance of Amber Haigh in the Full Story podcast feed from 29 JuneGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A couple…

Read More ONS says most retailers enjoyed a better month in May, with increases in clothing and household goods Business live – latest updates Spending in shops and online bounced back strongly last month as better weather, falling inflation and rising consumer confidence boosted spending. The monthly update from the Office for National Statistics showed…