Month: August 2024

Read More Minnesota governor scored ‘a home run’ in the final vetting interview to secure his position as Kamala Harris’s vice presidential pick Minnesota governor scored ‘a home run’ in the final vetting interview to secure his position as Kamala Harris’s vice presidential pick

Read More Marius Borg Høiby is the stepson of the heir to the Norwegian throne Marius Borg Høiby is the stepson of the heir to the Norwegian throne

Read More Aug 07 (IPS) – CIVICUS speaks with Darío Iza Pilaquinga, president of the Kitu Kara People of the Kichwa nationality of Ecuador, about a historic court ruling that applied a constitutional provision recognising the rights of nature. Read the full story, “ECUADOR: ‘We demand that the violation of the rights of nature be…

Read MoreVinesh Phogat’s disqualification moves Yusneylis Guzman Lopez into the final against American Sarah Hildebrandt.Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification moves Yusneylis Guzman Lopez into the final against American Sarah Hildebrandt.

Read More Critics say Tory leadership candidate’s comments around far-right protests ‘nasty divisive rhetoric’ Robert Jenrick has been criticised by Muslim parliamentarians for saying police should “immediately arrest” any protesters shouting Allahu Akbar, the Arabic phrase which means God is great. The Tory leadership candidate was speaking on Sky News about the accusations that police…

Read More In the wake of the Southport killings, a more fragmented and decentralised extremist movement, featuring old and new faces, has emerged UK riots live – latest updates Britain’s splintered far right has been trying to mount a resurgence by exploiting shock and anger at last week’s killings of three young girls in Southport.…

Read More Mitchell died after being pinned face down after incident in hotel in June, drawing comparisons to George Floyd case Prosecutors charged four Milwaukee hotel employees on Tuesday with being a party to felony murder in connection with D’Vontaye Mitchell’s death. Mitchell was Black. The incident has drawn comparisons to the murder of George…

Read MoreVideo captures Israeli missile strike on central Gaza campVideo captures Israeli missile strike on central Gaza camp

Read More Labor hopes forcing childcare centres to limit fee hikes to secure funding for wage rises will save parents from further price shocks Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Early childhood education workers will receive a 15% pay increase funded by the government – but only if…

Read More KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug 07 (IPS) – The International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly meeting concluded last week with no mining authorized, an unprecedented number of States calling for a moratorium or precautionary pause and a new Secretary-General elected. Read the full story, “Pivotal Shift at Seabed Authority: Nations Rally for Deep-Sea Mining Moratorium”, on…

Read More “My message to the world is how important it is to strengthen the role of youth in societies and to invest in their potential,” said 23-year-old Sarah Al Shamali from Gaza City, ahead of International Youth Day, marked annually on 12 August. Read the full story, “Nurturing hope and leadership among Gaza’s young…

Read MoreFighting has been taking place since Tuesday, with footage showing smoke rising in some areas.Fighting has been taking place since Tuesday, with footage showing smoke rising in some areas.

Read MoreClaire Michel, a Belgian triathlete who fell ill after a swim in the Seine River,says a virus that made her sick, not E. coli from the waterway.Claire Michel, a Belgian triathlete who fell ill after a swim in the Seine River,says a virus that made her sick, not E. coli from the waterway.

Read More Kamala Harris’s running mate boasts a strong record on climate policy and green energy as Minnesota governor Tim Walz, tapped as Vice-President Kamala Harris’s running mate on Tuesday, may not be a household name, but the Minnesota governor is well known as a climate champion in green advocacy circles. “Like Vice-President Harris, Governor…

Read MoreEmergency services are trying to rescue several people remain trapped under the rubble in the town of Kröv.Emergency services are trying to rescue several people remain trapped under the rubble in the town of Kröv.

Read MoreAmong those saved was a 2-year-old child pulled out unharmed and the child’s mother, who was rescued with minor injuries. The child’s father is still trapped.Among those saved was a 2-year-old child pulled out unharmed and the child’s mother, who was rescued with minor injuries. The child’s father is still trapped.

Read More Jennifer Garner discussed expanding opportunity ‘in the middle of nowhere’ Jennifer Garner discussed expanding opportunity ‘in the middle of nowhere’

Read More Vance’s attempt to trash the Democratic presidential candidate spectacularly failed Vance’s attempt to trash the Democratic presidential candidate spectacularly failed

Read More Walz delivered a fiery speech mocking Donald Trump and JD Vance as ‘weird as hell’ Walz delivered a fiery speech mocking Donald Trump and JD Vance as ‘weird as hell’

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Read More The development, planned to be offshore from Sydney to Newcastle, was vetoed by Scott Morrison when resources minister Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The company behind the contentious Pep11 offshore New South Wales gas exploration project has…

Read MoreUntil now, no trace had been found of Bilha Yinon, whose house was burnt down on 7 October.Until now, no trace had been found of Bilha Yinon, whose house was burnt down on 7 October.

Read MoreSuga from the K-Pop band was fined and lost his licence after a police officer saw him falling over.Suga from the K-Pop band was fined and lost his licence after a police officer saw him falling over.

Read More Young men afraid of military conscription in Ukraine are avoiding the traditional workforce, and it’s having a negative effect on the economy. Young men afraid of military conscription in Ukraine are avoiding the traditional workforce, and it’s having a negative effect on the economy.

Read MoreChinese military buzzes contested Scarborough Shoal, as Philippines runs war games with US and other Western allies.Chinese military buzzes contested Scarborough Shoal, as Philippines runs war games with US and other Western allies.

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Read More Kenya’s antigovernment protestors have a new soundtrack and words of poets to help galvanize their burgeoning movement. Kenya’s antigovernment protestors have a new soundtrack and words of poets to help galvanize their burgeoning movement.

Read More Police are anticipating a busy day as they monitor reports of at least 30 possible gatherings and threats against immigration law specialists Jim McMahon, minister of state for housing, communities and local government, has said that the vast majority of Britons will be going about their everyday life today, but that “there are…

Read More Earthquake’s epicenter struck about 15 miles southwest of Lamont on Tuesday evening Earthquake’s epicenter struck about 15 miles southwest of Lamont on Tuesday evening

Read More Antony Blinken says US has been ‘engaged in intense diplomacy’ as the region braces for attacks from Iran and its allies Ambassadors from Western countries including the United States will skip a ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki after Israel was snubbed, officials said Wednesday. Nagasaki’s mayor last week…

Read More Watchdog says Advanced software firm failed to protect data of thousands affected by 2022 ransomware attack in England A software provider faces being fined more than £6m over a 2022 ransomware attack that disrupted NHS and social care services in England, the data protection regulator has announced. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said…

Read More VP Harris introduces her running mate at Philadelphia rally. How does the country’s first impression of Tim Walz compare with his image in Minnesota? Dozens more far-right rallies planned for in U.K. VP Harris introduces her running mate at Philadelphia rally. How does the country’s first impression of Tim Walz compare with his…

Read MorePolice say the man stole a trove of limited-edition coins themed on the hit children’s tv show.Police say the man stole a trove of limited-edition coins themed on the hit children’s tv show.

Read More Reserve Bank’s chief economist says it is ‘difficult’ to hear the stories of those who ‘are struggling’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast One of the big four banks is still predicting an interest rate cut in 2024,…

Read More Gardeners and pest controllers say wasps, important predators and pollinators, appear to be in sharp decline The UK is not doing enough to track wasp populations as numbers appear to plummet, a leading expert has warned. While there were national monitoring schemes for some invertebrates, including bees and butterflies, there was no such…