Month: August 2024

Read MoreA selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent.A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent.

Read More Second activist also arrested during ‘summer of heat’ protest against second largest financier of fossil fuels A 63-year-old climate activist and professional cellist faces up to seven years in prison after being arrested on Thursday while performing a Bach solo outside the headquarters of one of the world’s largest fossil fuel financier Citibank…

Read MoreAustralia’s iron ore and coal have powered major economies. Many hope that hydrogen could follow.Australia’s iron ore and coal have powered major economies. Many hope that hydrogen could follow.

Read MoreOlympics fans are trying a new AI-powered system to see if they may be able to win a gold medal one day.Olympics fans are trying a new AI-powered system to see if they may be able to win a gold medal one day.

Read More TikTok users recently shared their experiences with extreme pain during IUD insertion TikTok users recently shared their experiences with extreme pain during IUD insertion

Read More Officials say unnamed woman, 57, was discovered entangled in conveyor belt system in baggage room A dead woman was found entangled in machinery in baggage-processing area at O’Hare international airport in Chicago on Thursday. Larry Langford, a spokesperson for the Chicago fire department, said firefighters were called to the airport at about 7.45am…

Read MoreIsrael said it would send negotiators to the new talks. Hamas did not immediately respond.Israel said it would send negotiators to the new talks. Hamas did not immediately respond.

Read MoreThe Texas Rangers have visited the White House to celebrate their 2023 World Series victory with President Joe BidenThe Texas Rangers have visited the White House to celebrate their 2023 World Series victory with President Joe Biden

Read MoreAs rain drenches the US south, alligators and catfish are testing new waters – from puddles to backyard pools.As rain drenches the US south, alligators and catfish are testing new waters – from puddles to backyard pools.

Read More Dismissals stemmed from 2020 gun case tied to former NYPD Detective James Donovan Dismissals stemmed from 2020 gun case tied to former NYPD Detective James Donovan

Read More Three tourists facing a maximum fine of $5,000 and up to six months in prison Three tourists facing a maximum fine of $5,000 and up to six months in prison

Read More The 22-year-old’s cause of death was drowning and his blood alcohol level was found to be three times the amount allowed to drive The 22-year-old’s cause of death was drowning and his blood alcohol level was found to be three times the amount allowed to drive

Read MorePakistan’s Arshad Nadeem throws Olympic record to defeat India’s defending champion Neeraj Chopra in javelin final.Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem throws Olympic record to defeat India’s defending champion Neeraj Chopra in javelin final.

Read More Potential picks include Pete Buttigieg, a former contender for Harris’s running mate, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Potential picks include Pete Buttigieg, a former contender for Harris’s running mate, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer

Read More Some 15 million people are expected to attend the Olympic games in Paris, which are now in their second week. Keeping them safe is a top priority, so the French government has brought in soldiers. Some 15 million people are expected to attend the Olympic games in Paris, which are now in their…

Read MoreHarris has expressed greater sympathy for the suffering of Palestinians, but stopped short of arms embargo demands.Harris has expressed greater sympathy for the suffering of Palestinians, but stopped short of arms embargo demands.

Read More Governor declares the day California Panda Day as ‘gentle and lovable’ Yun Chuan and Xin Bao make San Diego debut California’s governor flew in for the young bears’ debut. Throngs of media gathered inside the zoo, while the city of San Diego warned of traffic jams ahead of the much-anticipated event on Thursday.…

Read More Storm system brings heavy rain and flooding to Carolinas after making first landfall in Florida Tornadoes spawned by Tropical Storm Debby leveled homes, damaged a school and killed one person early on Thursday, as the system dropped heavy rain and flooded communities across North and South Carolina. It only took 15 seconds for…

Read More Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Trump said that he has “agreed” to three debates in September Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Trump said that he has “agreed” to three debates in September

Read More The government calls the new agreement on nuclear material ‘a very significant step down the path’. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Australian government has hailed the signing of a new Aukus agreement with the US and the UK as…

Read More Former president attacks Democratic rival in rambling press conference and complains media is favoring her Struggling in the polls, charged with running a lackluster presidential campaign, Donald Trump faced reporters on Thursday for an hour-long press conference that swiftly descended into a familiar mess of freewheeling invective, outlandish claims and outright lies. “Nobody…

Read More NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Christopher Schuetze, a reporter with the New York Times who’s been covering a foiled terrorist attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Christopher Schuetze, a reporter with the New York Times who’s been covering a foiled terrorist attack at a…

Read More Walz had reportedly been demoted before leaving the military Walz had reportedly been demoted before leaving the military

Read More Ramon Casas was arrested and charged with murder after allegedly assaulting Armando Gabriel in a 7-Eleven parking lot Ramon Casas was arrested and charged with murder after allegedly assaulting Armando Gabriel in a 7-Eleven parking lot

Read More Decision from WFA follows X suit accusing advertisers of conspiring to withhold ‘billions of dollars in revenue’ A global advertiser alliance has discontinued its corporate responsibility program after a lawsuit from Elon Musk’s X accused the group of orchestrating a “massive advertiser boycott”. The World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) told members on Thursday…

Read More Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, was sentenced in March to 25 years in prison for stealing $8 billion from customers Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, was sentenced in March to 25 years in prison for stealing $8 billion from customers

Read More Polls from Michigan show an interesting trend among voters in the key battleground state Polls from Michigan show an interesting trend among voters in the key battleground state

Read More The 54-year-old was the third person to be put to death in Texas this year The 54-year-old was the third person to be put to death in Texas this year

Read MoreSydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the U.S. and Femke Bol of the Netherlands went head-to-head at the 2024 Olympics in the third matchup between this generation’s two top female hurdlers.Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the U.S. and Femke Bol of the Netherlands went head-to-head at the 2024 Olympics in the third matchup between this generation’s two top female…

Read More The woman was found unresponsive and died at the scene The woman was found unresponsive and died at the scene

Read More JOHANNESBURG, Aug 08 (IPS) – Since October 2023, 625,000 children enrolled in schools across Gaza have had no access to education, and more than 370 schools have sustained damage from attacks, according to the United Nations. Read the full story, “Gaza Children’s Education, Mental Health Targeted With Emergency Grant”, on globalissues.org → JOHANNESBURG,…

Read MoreTeam USA phenom Noah Lyles followed up his gold in the 100 meters with a third-place finish in the 200 meter race.Team USA phenom Noah Lyles followed up his gold in the 100 meters with a third-place finish in the 200 meter race.

Read More Former President Donald Trump has agreed to participate in three presidential debates with Vice President Kamala Harris, setting up a likely confrontation between the new opponents on stage before the November election. It’s not yet clear whether Harris will agree to the three debates Trump outlined, which are set to appear on Fox…

Read More Retired welder William Morgan thought to be oldest person charged as a result of recent unrest A man thought to be the oldest person charged for taking part in the far-right-led riots, and two brothers who looted a library, were among those jailed on Thursday for their part in a crime “committed against…

Read More Anthonia Egegbara fled the scene after unprovoked attack Anthonia Egegbara fled the scene after unprovoked attack