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ANC and DA agree on S Africa unity government
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UN agencies urge Greece to shed light on migrant shipwreck that killed hundreds one year ago
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Russian troops never intended to capture Kiev – Putin
Read More Moscow’s forces approached the Ukrainian capital only to persuade Vladimir Zelensky’s government to engage in talks, the president has said Russian forces did not plan to storm Kiev when they advanced towards the Ukrainian capital in the first weeks of the conflict between the two countries, President Vladimir Putin has said. During a…
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Macron’s approval rating plummets – poll
Read More The French president’s popularity has reportedly taken a beating following his snap decision to dissolve parliament President Emmanuel Macron’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest level in years, French business daily Les Echos reported on Thursday, citing opinion poll results. The survey was carried out after Macron dissolved the national parliament and…
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Girl, 8, dies on flight to Chicago after sudden medical emergency
Read More Sydney Weston became ill and unresponsive as crew desperately rendered aid on a Chicago-bound SkyWest flight Sydney Weston became ill and unresponsive as crew desperately rendered aid on a Chicago-bound SkyWest flight
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Greece’s prime minister tweaks his government to focus on cost of living and labor
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How the US government uses NGOs to corrupt ‘civil society’ around the world
Read More Washington weaponizes pseudo-academic ‘human rights’ groups as a foreign policy In the West, and beyond, pressure groups operating under the banner of “human rights non-governmental organizations” (NGOs) have become key actors in disseminating war propaganda, intimidating academics, and corrupting civil society. These outfits act as gatekeepers determining which voices should be elevated and…
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South Africa coalition talks go down to the wire
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ANC strikes coalition deal with free-market DA, South Africa media reports
Read More Country’s second-largest party reportedly agrees to support re-election of Cyril Ramaphosa as president South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is poised to be re-elected after the African National Congress struck a coalition deal with the country’s second largest party, the pro-business Democratic Alliance, local media reported, as MPs were being sworn in before parliament…
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Australian War Memorial allegedly defaced with pro-Palestine graffiti, police say
Read More ACT police say man allegedly graffitied the outside of building and the ground with ‘pro-Palestine slogans’ Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Australian War Memorial has been allegedly defaced with pro-Palestine graffiti, ACT police have said. The ACT police said a man allegedly graffitied three…
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Coca-Cola ad denying ties to Israel sparks outrage in Bangladesh
Read More Company takes down advert aimed at boosting sales hit by consumer boycott over Gaza war Company takes down advert aimed at boosting sales hit by consumer boycott over Gaza war
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The Russian military in Cuba — a crisis then and maybe now
Read MoreThe arrival of four Russian military vessels in Cuba has people wondering about a Cuban missile crisis 2.0.The arrival of four Russian military vessels in Cuba has people wondering about a Cuban missile crisis 2.0.
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General election live: Tory failure has left Labour with hard choices, says Streeting as he defends manifesto
Read More Shadow health secretary says Conservative economic failures mean Labour has few appealing options Sign up for Election Edition, our UK election newsletter Here is some of what I am expecting today. The Conservatvies are due to hold a press conference this morning with chief secretary to the Treasury Laura Trott giving a response…
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French leftwing parties form ‘Popular Front’ to contest snap election
Read More Socialists, Greens, Communists and France Unbowed to have joint platform with a candidate in every constituency France’s four main leftwing parties have agreed to form a “Popular Front” (NPF) to contest the snap election, campaigning on a joint platform and fielding a single candidate in every constituency. The Socialist party (PS), Greens, Communists,…
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Morning news brief
Read More Supreme Court rejects challenge to the abortion pill mifepristone. Elon Musk wins back his $44.9 billion Tesla pay package in a shareholder vote. White House moves to secure rural health care systems. Supreme Court rejects challenge to the abortion pill mifepristone. Elon Musk wins back his $44.9 billion Tesla pay package in a…
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A French ‘referendum’ on the far right: Will Macron’s risky gamble pay off?
Read MorePresident is trying to push back against Le Pen’s party, but experts warn there is potential for strategy to backfire.President is trying to push back against Le Pen’s party, but experts warn there is potential for strategy to backfire.
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US to supply ‘squadrons’ of fighter jets to Ukraine – Zelensky
Read More Not just F-16s, but also other types of aircraft will be delivered, the Ukrainian leader has said The US will provide “squadrons” of fighter jets to Ukraine under a new deal between Kiev and Washington, Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has claimed. US President Joe Biden and Zelensky signed a 10-year security agreement on…
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South Africa coalition talks go down to the wire
Read MoreThe governing ANC lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years last month.The governing ANC lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years last month.
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G7 agrees $50bn loan for Ukraine from Russian assets
Read MoreThe funds will help Ukraine to fight invading Russian forces, a move Moscow condemns.The funds will help Ukraine to fight invading Russian forces, a move Moscow condemns.
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Middle East live: Hamas official says nobody knows how many of the remaining hostages are alive
Read More Speaking to CNN, Hamas spokesperson says any deal to release the hostages would need to include a permanent ceasefire See all our Israel-Gaza war coverage and the wider Middle East crisis It has gone 10.30am in Gaza and Tel Aviv. This is our latest live blog on the Israel-Gaza war and the wider…
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Canada’s defense investment in the Arctic puts it on track to meet NATO guideline, minister says
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Red circle on Indonesian gas cylinders does not change colour as ‘warning signal’ of explosion
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‘Vote against jail’: How two Modi critics won India election from prison
Read MoreIn Kashmir and Punjab, candidates jailed for being alleged national security threats have won. What does that say?In Kashmir and Punjab, candidates jailed for being alleged national security threats have won. What does that say?
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Video shows funeral procession for ex-Indonesian governor, not ‘protest for justice’
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Israel uses ‘medieval-style’ weapons on south Lebanon border
Read MoreA video has emerged showing Israeli forces using a medieval-style catapult called a trebuchet.A video has emerged showing Israeli forces using a medieval-style catapult called a trebuchet.
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Chinese #MeToo journalist jailed for five years
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UN Security Council demands end to Sudan’s city siege
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India brings back bodies of 45 workers from Kuwait
Read MoreThe fire broke out on Wednesday at a residential building in Mangaf city where 176 Indian workers lived.The fire broke out on Wednesday at a residential building in Mangaf city where 176 Indian workers lived.
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UN Security Council demands end to Sudan’s city siege
Read MoreThe council urges the rival forces to allow civilians to move to safer areas within and outside El Fashir.The council urges the rival forces to allow civilians to move to safer areas within and outside El Fashir.
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Wild Przewalski’s horses return to Kazakhstan after 200 years
Read MoreThe first group of seven horses arrived in Kazakhstan in early June and about 40 more are planned for the coming years.The first group of seven horses arrived in Kazakhstan in early June and about 40 more are planned for the coming years.
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North Korea Sent Russia Millions of Artillery Shells, South Korea Says
Read More North Korea has sent containers to Russia that could hold nearly 5 million artillery shells and Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely seek even more when he soon visits Pyongyang, South Korea’s defense minister said. Shin Wonsik said in an interview with Bloomberg News that Seoul has detected at least 10,000 shipping containers…
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Female UK election candidates report increased abuse
Read More Politicians, activists and charities say online harassment is particularly bad, including hate speech and disinformation Abuse of female election candidates is becoming worse, say candidates, activists and charities. One female Labour candidate in the north of England said “the harassment continues apace” in the build-up to the election, with online harassment being a…
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Children near Amsterdam airport use inhalers more, study finds
Read More Results show increase in symptoms such as wheeziness in presence of high aviation-related ultrafine particles As the public hearings for London Gatwick airport’s northern runway resume, researchers from the Netherlands have found greater inhaler use in children living near Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport. Stand close to a large airport and, if the wind is…
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Will Euro 2024 give Germany another summer fairytale?
Read MoreGermans – divided by politics and economic struggles – hope to unite behind the national side.Germans – divided by politics and economic struggles – hope to unite behind the national side.
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Grenfell and other bereaved families demand next PM act on public inquiries
Read More Bereaved from scandals including tower block fire, infected blood and Covid-19 gather calling for guarantee that recommendations don’t gather dust Families bereaved by the Grenfell Tower fire, the infected blood scandal and Covid-19 have called on the next prime minister to guarantee that potentially life-saving ideas that emerge from public inquiries and emergency…
