Month: August 2024

Read More The rapper was arrested for an incident involving a hotel security guard while he is in the city for the Olympics Rapper Travis Scott was arrested at a Paris hotel after an altercation with a security guard, French prosecutors said Friday. The arrest occurred after police were called to the Georges V hotel…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Aug 09 (IPS) – This year’s Equator Prize winners are the antidote we need in a world of crisis. Earlier this year, the World Economic Forum released its annual Risk Report. The key findings highlighted the inescapable trend over the past decade that we are facing a global polycrisis, in which…

Read MoreNew artifacts have been found on the legendary Spanish galleon San Jose, with the wreckage believed to be holding treasures worth billions of dollars.New artifacts have been found on the legendary Spanish galleon San Jose, with the wreckage believed to be holding treasures worth billions of dollars.

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Read More PARIS — Rapper Travis Scott was arrested at a Paris hotel after an altercation with a security guard, French prosecutors said Friday. The arrest occurred after police were called to the Georges V hotel early Friday to arrest a man “nicknamed Travis Scott for violence against a security guard,” according to a statement…

Read More Longtime North Dakota state senator Ray Holmberg used public funding to pay for some of the trips to Europe Longtime North Dakota state senator Ray Holmberg used public funding to pay for some of the trips to Europe

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Read More Outlet, which was hit with order during Rodrigo Duterte administration, hails ruling after ‘eight years of harassment’ A court in the Philippines has voided a shutdown order that was issued against Rappler, an independent news outlet known for its scrutiny of the former president Rodrigo Duterte. Rappler, which was co-founded by the Nobel…

Read More Video on social media shows long lines of Russia civilians driving out of villages to escape the fighting. Some plead for help from Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying they fear for their lives. (Image credit: Alexei Smirnov) Video on social media shows long lines of Russia civilians driving out of villages to escape…

Read More Anti-immigration group plans to meet outside city hall on Friday, half an hour after anti-racism rally scheduled UK riots live – latest updates Police in Northern Ireland are bracing for potential fresh clashes in Belfast as rival groups are due to gather outside the city hall. A police spokesperson promised on Friday a…

Read MoreBiodiversity preservation in conservation areas does not require the forced relocation of Indigenous communities.Biodiversity preservation in conservation areas does not require the forced relocation of Indigenous communities.

Read MoreMehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with Victor Gao on China’s geopolitical ambitions and its crackdown on dissent.Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with Victor Gao on China’s geopolitical ambitions and its crackdown on dissent.

Read MoreManuel Chang is found guilty of $2bn “tuna bond” conspiracy that triggered economic crisis in Mozambique.Manuel Chang is found guilty of $2bn “tuna bond” conspiracy that triggered economic crisis in Mozambique.

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Read More During the lie-filled briefing, Trump made a series of false and wild claims – with one in particular raising eyebrows: his boast he has drawn in crowds comparable to MLK Jr During the lie-filled briefing, Trump made a series of false and wild claims – with one in particular raising eyebrows: his boast…

Read MoreAustrian officials say the suspect wanted to kill “a large crowd of people” in a suicide attack.Austrian officials say the suspect wanted to kill “a large crowd of people” in a suicide attack.

Read MoreAn anchor and glass bottles are among the treasures found in the “unprecedented” haul, researchers say.An anchor and glass bottles are among the treasures found in the “unprecedented” haul, researchers say.

Read MoreA surprise Ukrainian offensive in Russia’s western Kursk region is now in its fourth day.A surprise Ukrainian offensive in Russia’s western Kursk region is now in its fourth day.

Read MoreA third teenager has been arrested in connection with a foiled attack on now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, Austria’s interior minister says.A third teenager has been arrested in connection with a foiled attack on now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, Austria’s interior minister says.

Read More The French capital has tried to improve accessibility for people with disabilities ahead of the Olympics and Paralympics. Challenges remain, however, particularly in the underground Metro system. (Image credit: Tom Nouvian) The French capital has tried to improve accessibility for people with disabilities ahead of the Olympics and Paralympics. Challenges remain, however, particularly…

Read More Democratic presidential ticket’s debut tour stopped in Michigan. Friday marks ten years since the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. The U.S. had a good showing in track and field on Thursday. Democratic presidential ticket’s debut tour stopped in Michigan. Friday marks ten years since the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson,…

Read More Bacteria and fungi are evolving to eat plastic but their impact will likely be limited to specific applications, researchers say Bacteria and fungi are evolving to eat plastic but their impact will likely be limited to specific applications, researchers say

Read More Nick Thomas-Symonds says politicians should not encourage peaceful protests as police forces are stretched after days of violent far-right disorder Zarah Sultana, the MP for Coventry South, writes for the Guardian today, arguing that the enemy of the working class travels by private jet, not migrant dinghy: The fuse may have been set…

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Read More As private investors circle, Transport Workers Union urges federal government to take equity stake in airline to secure at-risk jobs and shore up routes Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A large number of potential buyers have expressed…

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Read MoreThe Congolese government in March had lifted a moratorium on the death penalty that was in place since 2003.The Congolese government in March had lifted a moratorium on the death penalty that was in place since 2003.

Read More Residents said dozens of families had begun to leave their homes and head west towards Al-Mawasi, a humanitarian-designated area Hello and welcome to the today’s live blog. The Israeli military has renewed evacuation orders to Palestinian residents in several districts in eastern Khan Younis, saying it would act forcefully against militants who had…

Read More People seeking skilled worker, health and care, or study visas drops to 91,300 in July after curbs introduced by Tories The number of overseas workers and students applying to come to the UK has fallen after curbs on visas introduced by the previous government. Workers and their family members applying on skilled worker,…

Read More Annual results underline fears cost-of-living pressures will limit spending – including on side tables and lamps – so much that the economy will shift into reverse Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast What do sales of six-seat modular…

Read MoreOfficials say Mr Puigdemont is on the run and have ordered police to set up roadblocks around the city.Officials say Mr Puigdemont is on the run and have ordered police to set up roadblocks around the city.

Read More President accuses social network’s owner of using it to ‘incite hatred’ after the country’s disputed election President Nicolás Maduro said he had ordered a 10-day block on access to X in Venezuela, accusing the owner, Elon Musk, of using the social network to promote hatred after the country’s disputed presidential election. Associated Press…

Read More Temperatures could reach high 20s and low 30s in England and Wales with severe thunderstorms also possible A short-lived but intense spell of hot weather is set to hit the UK this weekend, with temperatures expected to reach 33C (91.4F) in parts of the country as forecasters warn severe thunderstorms may also be…

Read MoreBilateral trade relations between India and Bangladesh have been drastically affected due to the current violence.Bilateral trade relations between India and Bangladesh have been drastically affected due to the current violence.

Read More Areas where farmers provide good habitats show notable increase in butterflies, bees, bats and breeding birds Butterflies, bees and bats are among the wildlife being boosted by England’s nature-friendly farming schemes, new government research has found. Birds were among the chief beneficiaries of the strategy, particularly ones that largely feed on invertebrates. An…