Month: August 2024

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Aug 13 (IPS) – Thirteen years since becoming an independent state, South Sudan faces profound humanitarian challenges. South Sudan’s first Independence Day was imbued with a great sense of hope. Read the full story, “South Sudan: World’s Youngest Nation at a Crossroads”, on globalissues.org → UNITED NATIONS, Aug 13 (IPS) –…

Read More Robert Wallace was killed after breaking into Christopher Casey’s home after becoming enraged over his loud snoring A man from suburban Philadelphia stabbed his neighbor to death after the killer’s loud snoring led the pair to argue violently, according to authorities. Christopher Casey, 56, was recently handed a relatively short prison sentence after…

Read MoreProtesters, politicians and TV commentators in Israel are defending the right of soldiers to mistreat prisoners.Protesters, politicians and TV commentators in Israel are defending the right of soldiers to mistreat prisoners.

Read MoreScientists say they’ve discovered vast oceans of liquid water below the surface of Mars.Scientists say they’ve discovered vast oceans of liquid water below the surface of Mars.

Read More The state-run Anadolu news agency claimed that the attacker had been influenced by video games The state-run Anadolu news agency claimed that the attacker had been influenced by video games

Read MoreUN investigators say more than three million people were displaced in Myanmar’s escalating conflict in last six months.UN investigators say more than three million people were displaced in Myanmar’s escalating conflict in last six months.

Read MoreWe take a look at the key highlights from Trump-Musk interview that took place on X on Monday.We take a look at the key highlights from Trump-Musk interview that took place on X on Monday.

Read More Elon Musk’s interview with former President Donald Trump remained light on news as he rehashed similar talking points. And, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may help lower the risk of cancer. (Image credit: Matt Rourke) Elon Musk’s interview with former President Donald Trump remained light on news as he rehashed similar talking points. And,…

Read MoreSeveral listeners reported error messages as they attempted to access the interview link.Several listeners reported error messages as they attempted to access the interview link.

Read More Film-maker who directed films starring Li, Jackie Chan and Michelle Yeoh and later worked as a Hollywood fight coordinator, died during the Covid pandemic two years ago Celebrated Hong Kong martial arts actor and director Corey Yuen died two years ago during the Covid pandemic, it has been reported. The Federation of Hong…

Read More Collectors snap up £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes bearing king’s head for 11 times monetary value, with one £10 note fetching £17,000 A special auction of some of the first banknotes to roll off the presses bearing King Charles III’s face have raised more than £900,000 for charity, more than 11 times…

Read More Spanish police make arrest after being notified that export licence had expired and work was found to be a copy Spanish police have arrested a man whose alleged plan to sell a fake Leonardo da Vinci painting in Italy for €1.3m was thwarted when the work caught the eye of French customs officers.…

Read MoreCase is the first filed against Hasina after she was forced out of office and fled the country amid nationwide protests.Case is the first filed against Hasina after she was forced out of office and fled the country amid nationwide protests.

Read MoreMahmoud Abbas is the latest Palestinian leader to visit Moscow amid Israel’s continuing onslaught of Gaza.Mahmoud Abbas is the latest Palestinian leader to visit Moscow amid Israel’s continuing onslaught of Gaza.

Read MoreMexican prosecutors now say they are considering bringing treason charges against those who handed Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada over.Mexican prosecutors now say they are considering bringing treason charges against those who handed Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada over.

Read More Lord mayor Nicholas Reece calls for ‘fundamental reset’ and says e-scooters present unacceptable safety risk Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Melbourne will lose its rental e-scooters after the council voted to end contracts with operators. Lord mayor…

Read MoreA video of the attack in which several men cry out after being stabbed from behind was still circulating on social media a day later.A video of the attack in which several men cry out after being stabbed from behind was still circulating on social media a day later.

Read MoreLillis, who died from breast cancer on Saturday, began voicing characters on Pokémon in the late 1990s.Lillis, who died from breast cancer on Saturday, began voicing characters on Pokémon in the late 1990s.

Read More Nautilus Aviation says man, who died after chopper crashed into DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, was ‘not authorised to fly’ the company’s helicopters Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The owner of a helicopter that crashed on to a…

Read MoreBangladesh’s former premier, who fled the country in the wake of violence, is investigated for murderBangladesh’s former premier, who fled the country in the wake of violence, is investigated for murder

Read More Man in balaclava filmed spraying white $V tag on work that appeared in south-east London on Monday One of the eight murals put up by Banksy in London in as many days has been defaced. An image of a rhino appearing to mount a clapped-out Nissan Micra with a traffic cone on its…

Read More David Gauke suggested that the timidity is preventing candidates getting to root of election defeat Energy regulator Ofgem has approved a £3.4bn electricity “superhighway” between Scotland and England in the biggest single investment for electricity transmission infrastructure in Britain, PA Media reports. The 500km (311-mile) project will stretch from Aberdeenshire to North Yorkshire…

Read More Why is Ukraine pushing into Russian territory? NPR’s Steve Inskeep asks Sergey Radchenko of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Why is Ukraine pushing into Russian territory? NPR’s Steve Inskeep asks Sergey Radchenko of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

Read More Both Anthony Albanese and Shorten point out it was not supposed to remain secret for ever, but the minister says his hands are tied Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Bill Shorten says he does not have the…

Read More Elon Musk interviewed Donald Trump on his social media platform X. Tim Walz is making his first solo campaign stop on Tuesday. Mystery surrounds one of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords. Elon Musk interviewed Donald Trump on his social media platform X. Tim Walz is making his first solo campaign stop on Tuesday.…

Read More Supermarket prices were 1.8% higher than a year ago in the four weeks to 4 August, according to Kantar Business live – latest updates Shoppers in Great Britain have faced increased pressure on their budgets in recent weeks after grocery price inflation rose for the first time since March last year, returning to…

Read More Ukraine’s top military commander says his forces now control 1,000 sq km of Russian border region Russia launched 38 attack drones and two Iskander-M ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight, Ukraine’s air force said on Tuesday. Thirty of the drones were destroyed over eight Ukrainian regions, the air force said on the Telegram messaging…

Read More Lawyers express concern over Labor’s proposed reforms to prevent ‘specified human sources’ suing government or police Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Victorian government has been accused of undermining the law and trying to avoid taking responsibility…

Read More The magenta, amethyst and ruby aurora australis was spotted from Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and New Zealand’s South Island Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A major geomagnetic storm is under way, delivering yet more spectacular displays…

Read More One person killed and evacuation orders in place but hopes that lighter winds and help from other countries will aid efforts to tackle blaze The Greek foreign ministry has thanked partners for their assistance in combating the wildfires. In his update, Colonel Vassilios Vathrakogiannis said “the number of countries that have responded to…

Read MoreFirefighters in Greece were battling scattered fires as Tuesday broke, hoping to end the major wildfire that burned into the northern suburbs of Athens, triggering evacuations and leaving at least one person deadFirefighters in Greece were battling scattered fires as Tuesday broke, hoping to end the major wildfire that burned into the northern suburbs…

Read More Linda Reynolds suing former staffer over a series of social media posts WA senator believes damaged her reputation Higgins v Reynolds: a very political defamation trial – Full Story podcastGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Former prime minister Scott Morrison has defended Linda Reynolds’ handling of…

Read More The US says it shares ‘concerns’ from Israel that attack is increasingly likely, but it remains unclear what shape it will take Hello and welcome to today’s blog. An attack from Iran or its proxies on Israel could be “this week”, according to the White House, mirroring statements from the Israeli government which…

Read More Jacinta Allan says age of criminal responsibility won’t be raised to 14 amid concern about youth crime Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Indigenous organisations, legal experts and human rights groups have condemned the Victorian government’s decision to…

Read More Graham James Kay, who was imprisoned for sexually assaulting eight women, argued he feared for his safety A man dubbed the “north shore rapist” has failed in a legal bid to keep his identity secret after repeatedly committing predatory acts towards women over several decades. Graham James Kay had an order prohibiting the…