Month: June 2024

Read More CIPHER BRIEF SUBSCRIBER+ANALYSIS — Ukrainians are striking Russian targets in Crimea – barracks, munitions depots, air defense batteries, logistics hubs, even Russian warships thanks to newly arrived American weapons which are featuring regularly in the Ukrainian attacks. In one theater of the war at least, Ukraine appears to be winning. BOTTOM LINE UP…

Read MoreThe decision marks a retreat for Apple from its plans to offer traditional financial services.The decision marks a retreat for Apple from its plans to offer traditional financial services.

Read More Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra was formally charged in a royal insult case Tuesday, part of a series of legal cases that threaten to plunge the Southeast Asian country into political turmoil.  Thaksin, a two-time former prime minister and the de facto leader of the ruling Pheu Thai party, was arraigned under Thailand’s…

Read More Mango inspections also suspended ‘until further notice’ in state troubled by gang violence, but USDA says produce already in transit not affected The US paused safety inspections for avocados and mangos from the Mexican state of Michoacán due to a security incident involving US department of agriculture (USDA) staff, a spokesperson for the…

Read MoreSouth Korean military says between 20 and 30 soldiers crossed early on Tuesday but quickly retreated.South Korean military says between 20 and 30 soldiers crossed early on Tuesday but quickly retreated.

Read More Rwanda’s signature has disappeared from the joint document following the Swiss-hosted event The Swiss organizers of the Ukraine ‘peace conference’ have taken Rwanda’s signature off the event’s final communique, a day after Jordan and Iraq asked for their signatures to be removed, according to the document published on the Swiss Foreign Affairs Department…

Read More From bulk billing GPs and frontline workers to renters and the environment, here’s who won and lost in the Minns government’s state budget Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government has unveiled a bold…

Read MoreBiden camp hits out at viral videos that have been seized on as evidence of president’s mental and physical decline.Biden camp hits out at viral videos that have been seized on as evidence of president’s mental and physical decline.

Read More Housing is at the centre of an otherwise restrained state budget Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast New South Wales has been promised 30,000 new homes including 8,400 public housing dwellings under what the treasurer, Daniel Mookhey, says…

Read MoreThe baby was “freshly born” with remnants of the umbilical cord still present, authorities said.The baby was “freshly born” with remnants of the umbilical cord still present, authorities said.

Read MoreThe baby was “freshly born” with remnants of the umbilical cord still present, authorities said.The baby was “freshly born” with remnants of the umbilical cord still present, authorities said.

Read MoreVladimir Putin will meet Kim Jong Un for talks in Pyongyang on Tuesday.Vladimir Putin will meet Kim Jong Un for talks in Pyongyang on Tuesday.

Read MoreAs the war enters its 844th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 844th day, these are the main developments.

Read More Washington is doing everything to help Kiev, the national security spokesman has argued In order to become a NATO member, Ukraine has to “win the war” with Russia first, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told journalists at a press briefing on Monday. US President Joe Biden believes NATO is in…

Read MoreKansas legislators trying to lure the Kansas City Chiefs to their state argue that helping the Super Bowl champions build a new stadium could bring Kansas millions in income taxes from players and coaches that are currently going to MissouriKansas legislators trying to lure the Kansas City Chiefs to their state argue that helping…

Read More Black Chicagoans could see reparations in their near future, after the city’s mayor signed an executive order Monday aimed at creating a task force that will look into the massive endeavor.  The Black Reparations Co-Governance Task Force “will conduct a comprehensive study and examination of all policies that have harmed Black Chicagoans from…

Read More Officials in Juneau, Alaska said the city needs time to expand its infrastructure to cope with a post-pandemic travel boom Officials in Juneau, Alaska said the city needs time to expand its infrastructure to cope with a post-pandemic travel boom

Read MoreOnly a lucky few have ever heard the Wu-Tang Clan’s uber-exclusive Once Upon a Time in Shaolin album.Only a lucky few have ever heard the Wu-Tang Clan’s uber-exclusive Once Upon a Time in Shaolin album.

Read More The U.S. suspended some new avocado shipments from Mexico after an incident that reportedly threatened the safety of American agricultural inspectors. The U.S. Department of Agriculture notified the Avocado Exporting Producers and Packers of Mexico (APEAM) of the decision to halt new exports out of Michoacan late on June 14, according to a…

Read More The U.S. suspended avocado shipments from Mexico following after an incident that reportedly threatened the safety of American agricultural inspectors. The U.S. Department of Agriculture notified the Avocado Exporting Producers and Packers of Mexico of the decision late on June 14, according to a notice from the trade group seen by Bloomberg. While…

Read More Jens Stoltenberg has argued that Beijing must pay a price for helping Russia amid the Ukraine crisis NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has called for making China pay a price for allegedly propping up Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, saying Beijing is “fueling” the conflict by supplying microelectronics and other key components to Moscow.…

Read More Mining magnate says investors need ‘certainty of what government policies are’ as Coalition climate policy comes under increasing scrutiny Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has warned the federal Coalition’s proposed abandonment of the…

Read MoreA bold insurgent attack heightens fears of instability as a regional force prepares to pull out.A bold insurgent attack heightens fears of instability as a regional force prepares to pull out.

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Read More Boeing 737-800 plane travelling from Queenstown to Melbourne diverts due to bird probably being ‘ingested into an engine’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A suspected bird strike has caused a Virgin Australia plane to make an emergency…

Read MoreA new documentary follows a group of inmates at a US prison – and the children they rarely get to see.A new documentary follows a group of inmates at a US prison – and the children they rarely get to see.

Read MoreAuthorities have approved prosecuting writer Arundhati Roy under India’s anti-terror laws.Authorities have approved prosecuting writer Arundhati Roy under India’s anti-terror laws.

Read More Several Australian unions are pushing for leave for painful periods or menopause symptoms Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Employers could be reluctant to hire or promote women if menopause leave is legislated, a Liberal senator says, as…

Read MoreIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the country’s war cabinet after rival Benny Gantz resigned from the body. In Gaza, Israel’s military paused its offensive for several hours to allow more aid to enter, and it says it will continue to do so. Chris Livesay has more.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the country’s…

Read More Judge says controversial law, due to go into effect on 1 July, is unconstitutional and cannot override federal rules A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked an Iowa law that allowed law enforcement in the state to file criminal charges against people with outstanding deportation orders or who previously had been denied entry…

Read MoreThe Russian fleet had been anchored just 90 miles from the US state of Florida.The Russian fleet had been anchored just 90 miles from the US state of Florida.

Read More If the bill passes, Thailand will become just the third territory in Asia – after Taiwan and Nepal – to legalise same-sex marriage Thai lawmakers are set to vote on legalising same-sex marriage, putting the country on the brink of becoming the first southeast-Asian nation to recognise marriage equality. The senate upper house…

Read More Regulator reverses last week’s decision allowing baby back cracking practice amid outcry from other medical bodies Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Chiropractors are again banned from giving babies spinal treatment after health ministers demanded a regulator reverse…

Read More London — Actor Ian McKellen was hospitalized Monday after toppling off a London stage during a fight scene in a play. The 85-year-old known for playing Gandalf in the “Lord of the Rings” films and many stage roles over a six decade career cried out in pain after the fall, according to a BBC journalist…

Read More London — Actor Ian McKellen was hospitalized Monday after toppling off a London stage during a fight scene in a play. The 85-year-old known for playing Gandalf in the “Lord of the Rings” films and many stage roles over a six decade career cried out in pain after the fall, according to a BBC journalist…