Month: June 2024

Read MoreVietnam is a rising nation the West wants closer ties with. The visit is a signal from Russia that Putin isn’t isolated.Vietnam is a rising nation the West wants closer ties with. The visit is a signal from Russia that Putin isn’t isolated.

Read More DAKAR and KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 20 (IPS) – Developing country governments are being blamed for irresponsibly borrowing too much. The resulting debt stress has blocked investments and growth in this unequal and unfair world economic order. Read the full story, “Government Debt Is Symptom, Not Cause”, on globalissues.org → DAKAR and KUALA LUMPUR,…

Read More Russia has accelerated its destruction of Ukraine’s front-line cities in 2024 to a scale previously unseen in the war using glide bombs and an expanding network of airstrips just across the border. (Image credit: Andrii Marienko) Russia has accelerated its destruction of Ukraine’s front-line cities in 2024 to a scale previously unseen in…

Read More Sources’ claims suggest Will Lewis’s advice to British PM contradicted instructions to staff. Plus, East Palestine crash chemicals spread to 16 states Good morning. Will Lewis, the Washington Post publisher, advised the then UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, and senior officials at 10 Downing Street to “clean up” their phones in the midst…

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Read MoreA video of the DA MP resurfaced on social media after he was seen using racial slurs.A video of the DA MP resurfaced on social media after he was seen using racial slurs.

Read More Company refers itself to data watchdog after publishing personal details of 555 people involved in Horizon IT lawsuit The Post Office has launched an “urgent” investigation and referred itself to the UK’s data watchdog after it accidentally published the names and addresses of hundreds of post office operators on its corporate website. The…

Read More Trade unionist calls for crackdown on ‘barbaric exploitation’ after death of Satnam Singh, 31, in Latina A trade unionist has called for a crackdown against “barbaric exploitation” after an Indian farm labourer died after allegedly being left on a road by his employer following an accident that severed his arm. Satnam Singh, 31,…

Read MoreRussian president says strengthening strategic partnership with Vietnam is one of his country’s priorities.Russian president says strengthening strategic partnership with Vietnam is one of his country’s priorities.

Read More Minister’s claim comes as new opinion polls suggest party is heading for historic defeat on 4 July UK election live – latest updates Michael Gove has suggested there is still time for the Conservatives to stage a late comeback and win the election, claiming: “We’re not in ‘Fergie time’ yet.” It came as…

Read MoreAmid the culture war on gender, those of us who prioritise women’s rights and safety are left without a political home.Amid the culture war on gender, those of us who prioritise women’s rights and safety are left without a political home.

Read More Deal comes after retailer’s strategic review concluded banking operations could distract from core grocery arm Business live – latest updates NatWest has struck a deal to buy most of Sainsbury’s banking business, adding 1m customer accounts in the latest wave of consolidation in the sector. The lender is to take on the bulk…

Read MoreDaniel Hagari says identifying defeat of Hamas as end goal of Gaza war means ‘throwing sand in people’s eyes’.Daniel Hagari says identifying defeat of Hamas as end goal of Gaza war means ‘throwing sand in people’s eyes’.

Read More The Israeli military says it is approved an offensive in Lebanon if diplomatic efforts fail to stop the conflict that’s contained, for the most part, in Israel’s north and Lebanon’s south for now. The Israeli military says it is approved an offensive in Lebanon if diplomatic efforts fail to stop the conflict that’s…

Read More Courts previously ruled Brigitte Macron had no cause for an invasion of privacy or violation of public image prosecution Two women have gone on trial for defamation in France after claiming that President Emmauel Macron’s wife, Brigitte, was a man once named “Jean-Michel,” France24 reported on Thursday.  Amandine Roy, a self-proclaimed spiritual medium,…

Read More Russia destroyed and damaged Ukrainian energy facilities overnight as President Vladimir Putin’s forces continue attacks to disrupt the country’s power system. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Russia targeted the central Dnipropetrovsk and Vinnytsia regions, as well as the Kyiv region and part of the Donetsk region in the east, the Energy Ministry said in a post…

Read More Two Just Stop Oil activists broke into private airfield at Stansted airport on Thursday before targeting jets Just Stop Oil activists have sprayed orange paint over private jets at Stansted airport on the airfield where Taylor Swift’s plane is stationed, the environmental group has said. Two activists, Jennifer Kowalski, 28, a former sustainability…

Read More The two leaders exchanged gifts during their meeting in Pyongyang on Wednesday, including a Russian-made limousine North Korean leader Kim Jong-un presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a pair of rare Korean dogs on Wednesday, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) has reported. The two heads of state exchanged various gifts during talks…

Read More Prime minister’s office says the IDF is committed to the defeat of Hamas, after Daniel Hagari said Hamas is an ‘ideology’ See all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war The US military’s on-again, off-again floating pier in Gaza is expected to resume operations on Thursday to unload sorely needed humanitarian aid for Palestinians,…

Read MorePutin’s Vietnam trip is being interpreted as displaying the support Russia still enjoys in the region.Putin’s Vietnam trip is being interpreted as displaying the support Russia still enjoys in the region.

Read MoreWhile Thursday marks the longest day of the year in Northern Hemisphere, it will not necessarily be the hottest.While Thursday marks the longest day of the year in Northern Hemisphere, it will not necessarily be the hottest.

Read MoreTropical Storm Alberto headed toward northeast Mexico with heavy rains that left several people dead but also brought hope to a region suffering under a prolonged, severe drought.Tropical Storm Alberto headed toward northeast Mexico with heavy rains that left several people dead but also brought hope to a region suffering under a prolonged, severe…

Read More ‘We want this to be on the bucket list of visitors from around the world because it is so special globally,’ environment minister says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia has taken the first steps to nominating…

Read More Boeing CEO apologises to families as he asserts company’s commitment to future aircraft safety Boeing CEO apologises to families as he asserts company’s commitment to future aircraft safety

Read MoreIndia will be wary of the Afghan bowling attack and not take them ‘lightly’ in their Super Eight match in Barbados.India will be wary of the Afghan bowling attack and not take them ‘lightly’ in their Super Eight match in Barbados.

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Read MoreActivists claim removal of place names is the latest attempt to undermine Uyghur culture in China.Activists claim removal of place names is the latest attempt to undermine Uyghur culture in China.

Read MoreForeign minister warns Canadians in Iran that the decision could lead to reprisals.Foreign minister warns Canadians in Iran that the decision could lead to reprisals.

Read More Labor will also overhaul a much-criticised tax break scheme for gaming venues under deal with Greens A default $50 daily limit on poker machine losses is set to be introduced in Victoria, and an overhaul of a much-criticised tax break for gaming venues considered, as part of a deal struck between the government…

Read More In interview on Peston, Starmer addresses public services shortfall but says ‘we’re not going back to austerity’ Sign up to our Election Edition daily newsletter Top of the photo ops from yesterday: Starmer toured supermarkets with Rachel Reeves. (Politicians: they walk down supermarket aisles just like us). And Sunak toured a nuclear energy…

Read MoreOn June 20, the UN commemorates those unable to return to their countries of origin during World Refugee Day.On June 20, the UN commemorates those unable to return to their countries of origin during World Refugee Day.

Read More Canada asks residents in Iran to come back home Canada asks residents in Iran to come back home

Read More King’s College London poll finds people rank universities behind only the NHS, armed forces and royal family The British public values the UK’s universities more highly than the legal system or the BBC, according to a survey of attitudes towards higher education by King’s College London. Prof Bobby Duffy, the director of King’s…

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Read MoreSri Lanka’s doctors have migrated en masse to other nations in the past two years, crippling hospitals.Sri Lanka’s doctors have migrated en masse to other nations in the past two years, crippling hospitals.