Month: June 2024

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Read MoreSlowly but steadily this summer, Russian troops are forging through Ukraine’s outgunned and undermanned defenses along the front line of the battlefield in a relentless onslaught, prompting the West to push for new weapons and strategies to shore up KyivSlowly but steadily this summer, Russian troops are forging through Ukraine’s outgunned and undermanned defenses…

Read MoreVenezuelans have brought their crimes-against-humanity case to a federal court 3,000 miles from home — in ArgentinaVenezuelans have brought their crimes-against-humanity case to a federal court 3,000 miles from home — in Argentina

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Read More Next government urged to lower upfront visa costs that are 17 times higher than international average Top international researchers cannot afford to take jobs in the UK because of a “tax on talent” that makes it impossible for them to afford the upfront costs, the head of the Wellcome Trust has warned. Dr…

Read More Mohamed Ould Ghazouani expected to be re-elected in region of Africa where coups have been commonplace An estimated 2 million people are expected to vote in the presidential election in Mauritania in what could be the desert nation’s first civilian-to-civilian transition. After independence from France in 1960, the west African state experienced multiple…

Read More President’s decision to drop finance bill after deadly violence leaves protesters divided over how to achieve broader goals Kenya’s youth-driven, leaderless protest movement finds itself at a crossroads this weekend, buoyed up by President William Ruto’s surprise decision on Wednesday to abandon a finance bill containing planned tax rises even as it mourns…

Read MoreBeryl was expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approached the Windward Islands in the West Indies, the National Hurricane Center reported.Beryl was expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approached the Windward Islands in the West Indies, the National Hurricane Center reported.

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Read MoreIn an email to fellow members, MP Wayne Long said Trudeau should resign “for the good of our country”.In an email to fellow members, MP Wayne Long said Trudeau should resign “for the good of our country”.

Read MoreConservative Saeed Jalili has taken a narrow lead over reformist Massoud Pezeshkian.Conservative Saeed Jalili has taken a narrow lead over reformist Massoud Pezeshkian.

Read More Juan José Zúñiga Macías has been handed charges of terrorism and armed uprising, says prosecutor, as president again rejects claims of ‘self-coup’ to boost popularity A Bolivian former army chief accused of leading a failed coup attempt has been given six months “preventive detention”, a top prosecutor said on Friday, as the president…

Read MoreA selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

Read More Weather bureau says the cold front sweeping from SA to Tasmania will move up into alpine areas to bring much-needed snowfalls Large parts of Australia will shiver through much of the coming week, with temperatures as much as 4C below average expected in some regions. The Bureau of Meteorology says ski fields could…

Read MoreMull, who also starred in the 1985 comedy Clue, died at home after a “valiant fight against a long illness”, his daughter said.Mull, who also starred in the 1985 comedy Clue, died at home after a “valiant fight against a long illness”, his daughter said.

Read More Estonian PM Kaja Kallas, a Russia hardliner, is set to take over the European bloc’s foreign policy later this year Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, who was recently nominated to lead the EU’s foreign policy, has a history of hostile attitudes towards Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. A Russia hardliner, Kallas…

Read More Mull, known for his droll and esoteric comedy, dies after ‘valiant fight against a long illness’, says daughter Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a beloved guest star on sitcoms including Roseanne and Arrested Development, has died, his daughter said Friday.…

Read More PHNOM PENH, Jun 28 (IPS) – Modernity is arriving rapidly in Cambodia, observes journalist Kris Janssens (48), who has lived and worked in the country since 2016. The predominantly young population is eager to move forward, embracing technology over traditional agriculture or fishing. Can Cambodians unite their country’s authentic soul with their aspirations…

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Read More Biden defended his weak debate performance on Friday, saying he still knows ‘how to do this job’ Biden defended his weak debate performance on Friday, saying he still knows ‘how to do this job’

Read More The recall of Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies has sparked concerns that the product contains psychoactive cannabinoids Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A cannabis product could be to blame for more than six people being hospitalised with symptoms including seizure-like twitching, vomiting and hallucinations after consuming…

Read More Presley gave the shoes to a close friend the night before he left for the army in 1958 Presley gave the shoes to a close friend the night before he left for the army in 1958

Read MoreTalking to the BBC, the marine describes the struggle of battling Russian advances near Kharkiv.Talking to the BBC, the marine describes the struggle of battling Russian advances near Kharkiv.

Read More France votes on Sunday in the first round of a two-round parliamentary election France votes on Sunday in the first round of a two-round parliamentary election

Read More The voters can no longer ignore the president’s bad condition, the leading US newspaper warned Democrats must admit that US President Joe Biden is no longer capable of resoundingly defeating Donald Trump on Election Day in November and that is why they must find a more suitable candidate to replace him, The New…

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Read MoreReports of a mass killing by police in a Nairobi suburb spread quickly. The BBC looked for the evidence.Reports of a mass killing by police in a Nairobi suburb spread quickly. The BBC looked for the evidence.

Read MoreA Pentagon spokeswoman acknowledged that she doesn’t know when the pier will be reinstalled.A Pentagon spokeswoman acknowledged that she doesn’t know when the pier will be reinstalled.

Read More The court’s opinion in Fischer vs. United States narrows the definition of an obstruction statute used against the Capitol rioters as well as the former president. The court’s opinion in Fischer vs. United States narrows the definition of an obstruction statute used against the Capitol rioters as well as the former president.

Read MoreWhat happened to the violent jihadist group which was once one of the biggest threats in the world.What happened to the violent jihadist group which was once one of the biggest threats in the world.

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Read More Driver of car survived and is in hospital Driver of car survived and is in hospital

Read MoreThe president says he would not be running if he could not do the job, after his performance sparked concern among Democrats.The president says he would not be running if he could not do the job, after his performance sparked concern among Democrats.

Read MoreAt least 150,000 Swifties are descending on the Irish capital for three nights.At least 150,000 Swifties are descending on the Irish capital for three nights.

Read More During 1950s, ships used in atomic weapons tests leached contamination into shipyard During 1950s, ships used in atomic weapons tests leached contamination into shipyard