Month: August 2024

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Read More Nuclear site awaits sentencing over breaches that it admitted could have threatened national security Sellafield has apologised after pleading guilty to criminal charges relating to a string of cybersecurity failings at Britain’s most hazardous nuclear site, which it admitted could have threatened national security. Among the failings at the vast nuclear waste dump…

Read More Former House speaker on how she concluded the president couldn’t beat Trump and should step aside Nancy Pelosi has “never been that impressed” with Joe Biden’s “political operation”, the former US House speaker said, discussing a judgment that helped her conclude the president could not beat Donald Trump and should step aside. “They…

Read More Habitat loss increased on country’s biodiverse savanna, according to new data Habitat loss increased on country’s biodiverse savanna, according to new data

Read More President’s aide says ‘root cause of any escalation’, including into Kursk, is Moscow’s ‘unequivocal aggression’ President’s aide says ‘root cause of any escalation’, including into Kursk, is Moscow’s ‘unequivocal aggression’

Read More Two people injured at the event are still at the hospital, police said Two people injured at the event are still at the hospital, police said

Read More Woman arrested on suspicion of publishing written material to stir up racial hatred as police warn of misinformation A 55-year-old woman has been arrested in relation to a social media post containing inaccurate information about the identity of the suspect in the Southport murders. The woman, from near Chester, was arrested on Thursday…

Read More Exclusive: London mayor warns law must be revisited ‘very, very quickly’ due to falsehoods that contributed to unrest Laws designed to counter misinformation are “not fit for purpose” and must be revisited after the spread of online falsehoods contributed to this month’s far-right riots, the London mayor has said. Sadiq Khan, one of…

Read More The Conservative leadership candidate has been described as ‘missing in action’, despite role as shadow communities secretary Kemi Badenoch, one of the candidates for the Conservative leadership, has been criticised by fellow Tories for adopting a “submarine” strategy by keeping a low national profile during the riots that have spread across England over…

Read More Yun Chuan and Xin Bao spent the summer acclimating to their new habitat, where they will live for ten years Yun Chuan and Xin Bao spent the summer acclimating to their new habitat, where they will live for ten years

Read More Donald Trump has tried out several nicknames for Harris, including ‘Laffin’ Kamala’ and ‘Lyin’ Kamala’ but none has been as confusing as ‘Kamabla’ Donald Trump has tried out several nicknames for Harris, including ‘Laffin’ Kamala’ and ‘Lyin’ Kamala’ but none has been as confusing as ‘Kamabla’

Read More Actor discusses son’s neurological condition and launches foundation supporting people with intellectual disability In a new interview, Colin Farrell opened up about his son who has a rare neurological condition called Angelman syndrome, and announced that he is launching a foundation to support people with intellectual disabilities. Farrell’s son, James, who is now…

Read More Warren Luther Alexander was behind bars charged with the 1992 murder of Nona Stamey Cobb in North Carolina when he was hit with charges over three other murders in 1977 Warren Luther Alexander was behind bars charged with the 1992 murder of Nona Stamey Cobb in North Carolina when he was hit with…

Read MoreWithout mentioning the incursion, Ukraine’s president says his army knows how to surprise.Without mentioning the incursion, Ukraine’s president says his army knows how to surprise.

Read More IOPC says it is investigating officer over alleged assault and potential gross misconduct relating to clash on 23 July A second officer is under criminal investigation for assault after an incident at Manchester airport, the police watchdog has said. Video footage that showed a police officer kicking and stamping on the head of…

Read MoreA Nevada man awaiting trial on charges that he stormed the U.S. Capitol has been jailed after he allegedly made threats directed at Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett and other public officialsA Nevada man awaiting trial on charges that he stormed the U.S. Capitol has been jailed after he allegedly made threats directed…

Read MoreThe Nobel laureate, 84, was chosen by student protest leaders after Sheikh Hasina fled the country.The Nobel laureate, 84, was chosen by student protest leaders after Sheikh Hasina fled the country.

Read More Smoke billowed into the sky after a huge fire broke out at a former factory building in Hamilton, Ohio, on Wednesday afternoon (7 August). Smoke billowed into the sky after a huge fire broke out at a former factory building in Hamilton, Ohio, on Wednesday afternoon (7 August).

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Read MoreOlympians Katie Ledecky and Nick Mead will carry the American flag during the 2024 Summer Games closing ceremony.Olympians Katie Ledecky and Nick Mead will carry the American flag during the 2024 Summer Games closing ceremony.

Read More PACIFIC ISLANDS, Aug 08 (IPS) – The Pacific Community’s photographic competition winners reflect the devastating climate impacts on beautiful and sensitive environments, documenting the most pressing issues the communities who live on the islands face today. Read the full story, “Pacific Community Photographic Winners Bring Impacts of Climate Change to Life”, on globalissues.org…

Read More Zelenskiy aide says ‘root cause of any escalation’, including into Kursk, is Moscow’s ‘unequivocal aggression’ Ukraine has publicly justified its attack into Russian territory for the first time, amid reports that its forces are advancing towards a village 13 miles (20km) inside the Kursk region. Mykhailo Podolyak, a senior aide to Volodymyr Zelenskiy,…

Read MoreBreanna Stewart and the other moms on the US women’s basketball team are enjoying some special moments while chasing a piece of Olympic historyBreanna Stewart and the other moms on the US women’s basketball team are enjoying some special moments while chasing a piece of Olympic history

Read More Aug 08 (IPS) – A new UN Cybercrime Treaty, which is expected to be adopted by the UN General Assembly later this year, is being denounced by over 100 human rights activists and civil society organizations (CSOs) as a potential tool for government repression. The treaty is expected to be adopted by a…

Read MoreJack Karlson became an internet sensation as the subject of the “Succulent Chinese Meal” viral clip.Jack Karlson became an internet sensation as the subject of the “Succulent Chinese Meal” viral clip.

Read More BANGKOK, Thailand, Aug 08 (IPS) – Following persistent and determined efforts, Africa has achieved a breakthrough in advancing the establishment of an African credit rating agency (ACRA), with the proposed launch scheduled for December 2024. Read the full story, “Should There be a Dedicated Credit Rating Agency for Asia & the Pacific?”, on…

Read More Another animal-based work appeared on Rye Lane in Peckham, one of a series completed in the capital this week Banksy’s latest animal-themed artwork has been stolen from London just hours after it appeared. The latest piece is a stencil of a wolf howling towards the sky on what appears be a satellite dish…

Read More On Monday, Harjap Singh Banghal got an unexpected call from the police, who warned him that he had become the target of far-right activist groups amid ongoing riots across the U.K. A renowned immigration lawyer whose offices in London and Birmingham regularly assist asylum seekers with their claims, Banghal’s work landed his name…

Read More Fugitive former regional president addressed supporters in Barcelona before disappearing, sparking police operation Europe live – latest updates Catalan police have launched an operation to find and arrest Carles Puigdemont and set up roadblocks on routes to the French border after the fugitive former regional president returned to Spain for the first time…

Read More Move is the latest of a string of CMA investigations into technology tie-ups Amazon’s $4bn investment into US artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is to be examined in the latest of a string of investigations into technology tie-ups by the UK’s competition watchdog. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said on Thursday that it…

Read More Trump branded Walz as ‘excellent guy’ who helped knock down Minnesota rioters like ‘bowling pins’ in newly-surfaced audio Trump branded Walz as ‘excellent guy’ who helped knock down Minnesota rioters like ‘bowling pins’ in newly-surfaced audio

Read More Progressives largely commended Walz’s actions, but he also drew critique for deploying National Guard during protests For his handling of George Floyd’s killing by police, Tim Walz has largely been commended by progressives both nationwide and on the local level. The vice-presidential candidate and Minnesota governor’s role in the 2020 case has come…

Read More Scheduled address before United Auto Workers in Detroit comes amid union’s endorsement of Democratic ticket Just within the last two hours, Donald Trump has fired off six posts on Truth Social, each one angrier than the last. In addition to accusing Kamala Harris of refusing to do interviews “because her team realizes she…

Read More After months of uncertainty and canceled training sessions, the women’s marathon swimmers dove into the Seine on a sunny morning under the Pont Alexandre III on Aug. 8. Two days before the race, a training session designed to help familiarize swimmers with the 1 mile (1.67 km) course that they swim six times…

Read More Social media users piled in to mock Vance branding him ‘weird’ – echoing the highly successful attack line first coined by Kamala Harris’s new running mate Tim Walz Social media users piled in to mock Vance branding him ‘weird’ – echoing the highly successful attack line first coined by Kamala Harris’s new running…