Month: June 2024

Read More In a special investigation, Tom Watling tells the story of five teenagers who were taken into Russia or Russian-occupied territory before eventually being rescued. Many others are still believed to be trapped In a special investigation, Tom Watling tells the story of five teenagers who were taken into Russia or Russian-occupied territory before…

Read MoreDuring his four-day visit, Li Qiang is visiting Adelaide, the capital, Canberra, and mining state Western Australia.During his four-day visit, Li Qiang is visiting Adelaide, the capital, Canberra, and mining state Western Australia.

Read More Catherine takes part in trooping the colour for king’s birthday but has said she is ‘not out of woods yet’ The Princess of Wales is attending trooping the colour in a carriage, along with her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, in her first public appearance since revealing her cancer…

Read More Former President Trump was once greeted in California with street protests. Now his visits generate more supporters than foes. A troubling sign for President Biden? Former President Trump was once greeted in California with street protests. Now his visits generate more supporters than foes. A troubling sign for President Biden?

Read More Ticket packages for the fundraiser featuring President Biden, former President Obama, George Clooney and Julia Roberts cost up to $500,000. Ticket packages for the fundraiser featuring President Biden, former President Obama, George Clooney and Julia Roberts cost up to $500,000.

Read More GOP-controlled committee thwarting distribution of $125m budgeted by legislature until polluter immunity approved Wisconsin Republicans are withholding $125m designated for cleanup of widespread PFAS contamination in drinking water and have said they will only release the funds in exchange for immunity for polluters. The move is part of a broader effort by Republicans…

Read MoreG7 leaders took strong lines on confronting Russia and China, but is the group’s relevance in today’s world on the wane?G7 leaders took strong lines on confronting Russia and China, but is the group’s relevance in today’s world on the wane?

Read MoreBreakdance ‘battles’ and a steep rise in the popularity of contemporary dance are fuelling a cultural renaissance.Breakdance ‘battles’ and a steep rise in the popularity of contemporary dance are fuelling a cultural renaissance.

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Read More Morning Edition caught up with NPR’s John Ruwitch, who has covered China for decades. Here’s our conversation. fa (Image credit: Stefen Chow for NPR) Morning Edition caught up with NPR’s John Ruwitch, who has covered China for decades. Here’s our conversation. fa

Read MoreOne of Switzerland’s leading museums took the decision after new guidelines were introduced on stolen art.One of Switzerland’s leading museums took the decision after new guidelines were introduced on stolen art.

Read MorePresident Xiomara Castro says new measures are in response to public complaints about rising violence.President Xiomara Castro says new measures are in response to public complaints about rising violence.

Read More The Rafah zoo owner drove caged animals with him as he fled the city. He left three lions behind. (Image credit: Anas Baba for NPR) The Rafah zoo owner drove caged animals with him as he fled the city. He left three lions behind.

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Read More Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of the famed party of Nelson Mandela, calls the coalition deal a ‘new birth, a new era for our country’ Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of the famed party of Nelson Mandela, calls the coalition deal a ‘new birth, a new era for our country’

Read More PM said he would serve a full term as an MP even if the Tories lost the general election Sign up for Election Edition, our UK election newsletter Conservative leadership hopefuls are already lobbying for support to take over from Rishi Sunak amid widespread fears the party is heading for a disastrous defeat…

Read MorePhilippines files new legal submission before the UN, asserting its own entitlements while challenging Beijing’s claim.Philippines files new legal submission before the UN, asserting its own entitlements while challenging Beijing’s claim.

Read More Ahead of the peace summit in Switzerland, German chancellor Olaf Scholz said Putin’s comments were intended as a distraction We are restarting our rolling coverage of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Much of the focus will be around the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland, the largest such event since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion…

Read More Parents encouraged to help Bum Deal track where facilities are available in push for change in law Dads and male caregivers are being given a bum deal in toilets throughout the UK, according to a campaign that is pushing for a change in the law. The Bum Deal campaign, launched by the UK…

Read More Juneau agrees deal with industry body to curtail visits but critics say it does not go far enough to protect quality of life Alaska’s capital city is to limit the numbers of cruise ship passengers arriving at the port amid concerns over tourism’s growing impact, but a leading critic of the industry has…

Read More A French historian recently made a case for a 1900 silver medal to be credited to France, based on the Olympics’ informal rules in that era. The cyclist, Lloyd Hildebrand, lived most of his life in France. (Image credit: International Olympic Committee) A French historian recently made a case for a 1900 silver…

Read MoreAbsence of China in summit raises questions over point of event, which Russia dismissed as ‘futile’.Absence of China in summit raises questions over point of event, which Russia dismissed as ‘futile’.

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Read More Former pop star is credited with encouraging Nigel Farage to stand for MP and has helped raised millions for Trump As Nigel Farage swaggered into a Chelsea townhouse on Wednesday night for the biggest Donald Trump fundraiser this side of the Atlantic, he was ebullient about the night ahead. “It’s a Holly party…

Read More Some believe naming convicted children acts as deterrent, while others say it could glorify horrific acts The guilty verdicts in the trial of two 12-year-olds for killing Shawn Seesahai in Wolverhampton, puts them among the UK’s youngest convicted murderers, and leaves the judge with key decisions to make. Before deciding the minimum sentence…

Read More Sheffield demonstration comes 40 years after notorious police action against striking miners Campaigners are to gather at Sheffield City Hall for a rally to mark 40 years since the notorious “battle” of Orgreave during the 1984-85 miners’ strike, and call for the full truth about the scandal to be addressed. On 18 June…

Read More Contamination levels in the first eight days of June, after persistent heavy rain in Paris, showed bacteria such as E. coli and enterococci beyond limits judged safe for athletes. (Image credit: Michel Euler) Contamination levels in the first eight days of June, after persistent heavy rain in Paris, showed bacteria such as E.…

Read More Scottish-style right to roam deal should train owners and protect livestock and wildlife, say campaigners Dogs and their owners must be brought to heel with the return of dog licences, registration for breeders and a ban on toxic flea treatments, campaigners have said. The activists from the Right to Roam campaign want a…

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Read MoreBombastic conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been ordered to liquidate his personal assets as he owes $1.5 billion for his false claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoaxBombastic conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been ordered to liquidate his personal assets as he owes $1.5 billion for his false claims that…

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Read More Authorities caught up with woman alleged to have sailed dinghy to off-limits shore after she posted videos about it A Dubai-based influencer has been fined €1,800 for trespassing on an off-limits pink-tinged beach in Sardinia before sharing a series of video clips and photos of her escapade on social media. The woman arrived…

Read More President’s move viewed as ‘Russian roulette’ after far-right support reached record high in European elections France’s prime minister, Gabriel Attal, stared ahead with his arms folded while another minister covered his face with his hands as Emmanuel Macron gathered top government figures at the Élysée last Sunday to make the shock announcement that…

Read More 2016 Euros was last tournament where people could travel freely, making it hard to judge how current fans will behave German police have spoken of concerns about an intelligence gap in the level of aggression of the latest generation of England football fan, as supporters gather in Germany for the first post-Covid Euros.…