Month: July 2024

Read More Congressman Joe Morelle vows to act in wake of supreme court decision – but plan is highly unlikely to succeed A Democratic congressman is calling for a new constitutional amendment to reverse the supreme court’s ruling granting presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution, a decision that could hamstring the federal case against Donald…

Read More Kiev does not agree with a Hungarian plan to stop the conflict, Zelensky’s deputy chief of staff has said Ukraine is not interested in Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s proposal to halt the fighting with Russia, Vladimir Zelensky’s deputy chief of staff, Igor Zhovkva, has said. Orban arrived in Kiev on Tuesday in…

Read More ‘Democrats can no longer afford to suspend disbelief,’ Bill Maher wrote in a ‘New York Times’ op-ed ‘Democrats can no longer afford to suspend disbelief,’ Bill Maher wrote in a ‘New York Times’ op-ed

Read More There was keen interest in seeing the former nurse give evidence and at one point she gave a flicker of emotion On the sweltering summer morning when Lucy Letby began giving her evidence at Manchester crown court, the scene outside courtroom seven looked more like the queue for Centre Court at Wimbledon than…

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Read More The artwork had been exhibited in the cathedral in the Austrian city of Linz The artwork had been exhibited in the cathedral in the Austrian city of Linz

Read More Electric automaker’s quarterly deliveries fell for two straight quarters for the first time ever Tesla’s global sales fell for the second straight quarter despite price cuts and low-interest financing offers, another sign of weakening demand for the company’s products and electric vehicles overall. The Austin, Texas, company said Tuesday that it sold 436,956…

Read More Relatives of 14-year-old Daniel Halliday say they are devastated after he got into trouble in the water on Sunday The family of a teenager who went missing in the River Mersey have said “our worst fear is that this tragic accident has taken our lovely boy from us”. Daniel Halliday, 14, had been…

Read MoreIndian officials have confirmed scores of deaths after a crowd attending a Hindu religious event reportedly started running to leave at the end, leading to a crush.Indian officials have confirmed scores of deaths after a crowd attending a Hindu religious event reportedly started running to leave at the end, leading to a crush.

Read More Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, who stopped taking insulin for diabetes at Wiltshire workshop, had praised Hongchi Xiao A woman with diabetes who died after taking part in a slapping therapy workshop regarded the alternative healer who ran the retreat as a “messenger sent by God”, a jury has heard. Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, wrote glowing…

Read More Crowd crush reported after religious celebration of the deity Shiva in the city of Hathras, south-east of Delhi At least 87 people are feared crushed to death at a Hindu religious gathering in northern India, broadcaster NDTV has reported. Crowds had gathered to celebrate the Hindu deity Shiva in the city of Hathras,…

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Read More The court that he created has ruled his way. Joe Biden is in trouble. But it seems nothing can keep the ex-president happy The court that he created has ruled his way. Joe Biden is in trouble. But it seems nothing can keep the ex-president happy

Read MoreTensions are rising in France, home to one of Europe’s largest Muslim minorities, ahead of the snap election run-off.Tensions are rising in France, home to one of Europe’s largest Muslim minorities, ahead of the snap election run-off.

Read MoreWimbledon is underway, and while millions will watch the tennis tournament from the comfort of home, it takes a bit more dedication to get courtside.Wimbledon is underway, and while millions will watch the tennis tournament from the comfort of home, it takes a bit more dedication to get courtside.

Read More Euro 24 lifts TV sales at Argos but purchases of clothing, paddling pools and garden furniture fall Business live – latest updates Sainsbury’s has said sales growth slowed in recent weeks as food inflation eased and consumers shopped “more cautiously” amid poor weather and the cost of living crisis. Sales at established stores…

Read MoreMore than 200 choose to pull out to give non-RN runners the best chance to beat the far right.More than 200 choose to pull out to give non-RN runners the best chance to beat the far right.

Read MoreDissenting Justice Sotomayor warns of ‘nightmare’ scenarios after Trump ruling that grants presumptive immunity.Dissenting Justice Sotomayor warns of ‘nightmare’ scenarios after Trump ruling that grants presumptive immunity.

Read MoreSince anti-tax protests began 39 people have been killed, a state-funded rights group says.Since anti-tax protests began 39 people have been killed, a state-funded rights group says.

Read MoreAt least 27 people have been killed in a stampede at a religious event in India’s Uttar Pradesh state.At least 27 people have been killed in a stampede at a religious event in India’s Uttar Pradesh state.

Read More BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Jul 02 (IPS) – Between the Mafia and the State, I prefer the Mafia. The mafia has codes, it keeps its promises, it doesn’t lie, it’s competitive. If a company pollutes a river, where is the damage? The sale of organs is a market like any other. Abortion should be…

Read More Former president’s lawyers scramble to try to quash his criminal conviction following the Supreme Court’s landmark immunity ruling Former president’s lawyers scramble to try to quash his criminal conviction following the Supreme Court’s landmark immunity ruling

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Read More Joe Biden denounced the 6-3 ruling, saying it ‘undermined the rule of law’ and was a ‘terrible disservice to the people of this nation.’ Plus: proposed protections for workers in extreme heat Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. The US supreme court ruled on Monday that…

Read More BANGKOK, Thailand, Jul 02 (IPS) – The summer of 2024 has shattered heat records, starkly illustrating the harsh realities of our warming planet. In India alone, the heatwave has claimed over 100 lives and caused more than 40,000 cases of heatstroke in recent months, according to data from India’s Health Ministry. This extreme…

Read More Indiana Republican Rep Victoria Spartz was charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor under Virginia law and received a summons to appear in court Indiana Republican Rep Victoria Spartz was charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor under Virginia law and received a summons to appear in court

Read More Britain would be barely able to defend itself, let alone mount a foreign campaign, a former official has warned Britain’s military is in such a bad state that it may not be able to defend the country, let alone mount an expeditionary force of any significant strength, a former official tasked with assessing…

Read More Bush, Democrat from Missouri, is the latest Squad member to face a primary ahead of November election Bush, Democrat from Missouri, is the latest Squad member to face a primary ahead of November election

Read More The alpine town of Cogne in Italy’s northeastern region of Aosta Valley, bordering France, remains isolated after a flash flood caused the only road to collapse over the weekend. The alpine town of Cogne in Italy’s northeastern region of Aosta Valley, bordering France, remains isolated after a flash flood caused the only road…

Read More The comment came after the Republican presidential frontrunner was granted immunity by a US Supreme Court ruling BBC presenter David Aaronovitch has called for the “murder” of former US President Donald Trump in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Aaronovitch later deleted his message following a backlash, claiming it had been “satire.”  Aaronovitch,…

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Read MoreEconomic growth in the UK has slowed under the Conservative Party, held back by poor productivity.Economic growth in the UK has slowed under the Conservative Party, held back by poor productivity.

Read More The president of the South American nation has agreed to Washington’s proposal to re-start negotiations Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has pledged to resume talks with the United States, which reimposed sanctions on Venezuela’s energy industry in April. The announcement comes less than a month before the South American country heads to the polls…

Read MoreKhawaja Asif said the aerial strikes were targeting groups which his government accuses to targeting security forces and civilians.Khawaja Asif said the aerial strikes were targeting groups which his government accuses to targeting security forces and civilians.

Read More Activists from the award-winning Mother Nature found guilty on charges of plotting against government Ten activists from a prominent youth-led environmental group in Cambodia have been sentenced to between six and eight years in jail in a case human rights experts have widely condemned. The activists from Mother Nature, an award-winning group of…