Month: August 2024

Read More Three other people were also arrested in connection to the kidnapping case. Three other people were also arrested in connection to the kidnapping case.

Read MoreChina won all eight gold medals handed out at the Olympic​ Aquatics Centre.China won all eight gold medals handed out at the Olympic​ Aquatics Centre.

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Read More Brighton organisation is inviting UK public to hand write notes of ‘solidarity’ after far-right violence A Brighton-based organisation has promised to deliver handwritten messages welcoming refugees and asylum seekers who have recently arrived in the UK in the wake of far-right violence and anti-immigrant unrest. Conversation Over Borders has invited the public to…

Read More In a new report ranking the best states to move to, Utah topped the list across five categories, while California came in last In a new report ranking the best states to move to, Utah topped the list across five categories, while California came in last

Read More The United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT), revived by a fresh-faced coaching staff and a roster of young, dynamic players positioned to keep the squad at the top of the table for the next decade or more, won the Olympic gold medal on Saturday at Parc des Princes, defeating Brazil in the…

Read More More than 120 groups take part in demonstration organised by the United Against Racism group Up to 15,000 people have taken part in an anti-racism rally in Belfast, after a week of rioting and disorder in the city. Saturday’s protest started at Writer’s Square, where a huge crowd assembled, many holding placards with…

Read More Veteran Conservatives on the party’s liberal wing have criticised the rightwards shift by some senior figures • Tim Kirkhope: The Conservative party has shifted too far to the right. We must fight for the centre ground Tory grandees have accused senior figures in their own party of using divisive language that inflamed anger…

Read More The former president also referred to Kamala Harris as a “bitch” in private, according to a report The former president also referred to Kamala Harris as a “bitch” in private, according to a report

Read More Faultlines in Germany’s response to Gaza war exposed by artists pulling out of gigs at renowned venue People write guides on how to get into Berghain and even make films about its doorman. But the legendary nightclub is now facing a boycott by some DJs over its stance on the war in Gaza.…

Read MoreThe raid that began on Tuesday is the largest cross-border foray of the war between Russia and Ukraine.The raid that began on Tuesday is the largest cross-border foray of the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Read MorePolice in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson arrested two people and said more arrests were likely following protests on the 10th anniversary of a shooting that was a pivotal moment in the national Black Lives Matter movementPolice in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson arrested two people and said more arrests were likely…

Read More Committee rejects student denaming proposal despite role of Sackler-owned Purdue Pharma in US opioid epidemic Harvard University has decided that it will not remove the name of the Sackler family from two of its buildings, despite years of protests from families of opioid overdose victims and anti-opioid groups. In its recent denaming proposal…

Read More Crucial states of Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan are now leaning Democratic according to a NYT/Siena poll A major new poll puts Kamala Harris ahead of Donald Trump in three key swing states, signaling a dramatic reversal in momentum for the Democratic party with three months to go until the election. The vice-president leads…

Read MoreSome political experts say calling Trump “weird” effectively repackages President Biden’s “threat to democracy” theme with a light touch.Some political experts say calling Trump “weird” effectively repackages President Biden’s “threat to democracy” theme with a light touch.

Read MoreAdvocates urge Washington to stop sending weapons to Israel after attack kills more than 100 Palestinians in Gaza City.Advocates urge Washington to stop sending weapons to Israel after attack kills more than 100 Palestinians in Gaza City.

Read MoreA Parisian artist is going viral for his unique, 3-D grafitti. His work has been featured during the Olympics, and now, he plans on continuing the attention-grabbing projects that have already become collector’s items.A Parisian artist is going viral for his unique, 3-D grafitti. His work has been featured during the Olympics, and now,…

Read More Former president Donald Trump continues trying out new attack lines on Kamala Harris as she surges in polls Former president Donald Trump continues trying out new attack lines on Kamala Harris as she surges in polls

Read More Coffee and bakery chain says cameras to be worn by managers will ‘only be turned on in specific circumstances’ Pret a Manger has become the latest high street staple to deploy body-worn cameras for some of its staff. The coffee and bakery chain began trialling body-worn cameras in a select number of shops…

Read More Lucy Connolly remanded in custody after post on X that called for mass deportations and arson attacks The partner of a Tory councillor has appeared in court charged with one count of publishing written material to stir up racial hatred. Lucy Connolly, 41, appeared at Nottingham magistrates court on Saturday via a live…

Read More Neil Basu, ex-head of counter-terrorism, says former home secretary’s remarks are divisive and untrue The former head of UK counter-terrorism has accused Priti Patel of putting officers at risk after the Tory leadership hopeful made “divisive” comments about two-tier policing. Since far-right riots erupted across England and Northern Ireland last week, there have…

Read MoreCity will host Games for third time in its historyBusinesses will be asked to allow home working The Los Angeles mayor, Karen Bass, has said the 2028 Olympics will be a “no-car Games” as the city prepares to host the event in four years’ time. Bass and Casey Wasserman, the chairman of the LA…

Read MoreThe U.S. had been the only program to medal in each women’s water polo tournament at the Olympics since it started in 2000.The U.S. had been the only program to medal in each women’s water polo tournament at the Olympics since it started in 2000.

Read More Fighting said to be continuing, with reports of power outages near nuclear power station, despite Moscow’s claim Russia’s defence ministry claimed it prevented Ukraine from advancing further on the fifth day of the unprecedented attack into the province of Kursk, though there were reports of regional power outages after an electricity substation was…

Read More Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell previously resisted calls to resign after the shooting Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell previously resisted calls to resign after the shooting

Read MoreTeam Refugee breaker Manizha Talash, or “b-girl Talash,” was disqualified from the first-ever Olympic breaking competition on Friday.Team Refugee breaker Manizha Talash, or “b-girl Talash,” was disqualified from the first-ever Olympic breaking competition on Friday.

Read More Lord Falconer reveals that Keir Starmer will not block Commons vote on giving terminally ill people choice of ending their lives Parliament is facing a once-in-a-generation chance to hand the terminally ill a choice over ending their life, the Labour peer championing a change in the law has said. Charlie Falconer, the former…

Read MoreWillie Brown says story is “fiction” and rejects claim he told Trump “terrible things” about Kamala Harris.Willie Brown says story is “fiction” and rejects claim he told Trump “terrible things” about Kamala Harris.

Read More The Save plan – a means-tested program – was blocked from further implementation by Republican-appointed judges A federal appeals court has sided with Republican-controlled states to deliver another setback to Joe Biden’s student loan relief plan designed to reduce monthly payments for millions of lower-income graduates and speed up debt forgiveness for some…

Read MoreIt’s the final days of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Just two days of competition remain ahead of Sunday’s closing ceremony. Here’s what to know about what’s left for the 2024 Olympic Games.It’s the final days of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Just two days of competition remain ahead of Sunday’s closing…

Read More Park rangers suspect changing water levels and erosion to blame for the collapse of the popular tourist attraction A large geological feature in southern Utah known as the “Double Arch”, the “Hole in the Roof” and sometimes the “Toilet Bowl” has collapsed, National Park Service officials said on Friday. No injuries were reported.…

Read More Tragedy struck twice for one family – in the same spot on the same road, exactly two years apart. James Liddell reports Tragedy struck twice for one family – in the same spot on the same road, exactly two years apart. James Liddell reports

Read More The 1962 escape from Alcatraz by three prisoners immediately became the stuff of legend – and quickly film – that has never been fully explained. A new book about brothers John and Clarence Anglin, who planned the caper to freedom with a third felon, claims the trio survived and made it to South…

Read More Exclusive: secretive artist says he wants to cheer up people with pelicans, goats, monkeys – and now a black cat on a billboard A big cat by Banksy appeared, poised ready to pounce, on a bare wooden advertising hoarding on Edgware Road in Cricklewood, north-west London, on Saturday. The anonymous artist known as…

Read MoreAfter the Olympics comes the Olympic Museum – a site to commemorate the athleticism and sportsmanship that was displayed during the Games. Museum workers are already busy preparing for the museum to remember the Paris Olympics. Dana Jacobson has more.After the Olympics comes the Olympic Museum – a site to commemorate the athleticism and…