Month: August 2024

Read MoreUK and European stock markets are subdued despite a rebound on Japan’s Nikkei index.UK and European stock markets are subdued despite a rebound on Japan’s Nikkei index.

Read MoreThe attorney general, a government ally, accuses María Corina Machado and Edmundo González of “incitement”.The attorney general, a government ally, accuses María Corina Machado and Edmundo González of “incitement”.

Read More Government department denies policy change saying applications will be considered on ‘case by case basis’ Middle East crisis live – latest updates British civil servants appear to have suspended the processing of arms export licences for sales to Israel pending the completion of a wider government review into the issue. Exporters seeking arms…

Read More Communications between Higgins and sexual assault survivor advocate subpoenaed during defamation trial as Reynolds’ lawyer accuses former staffer of trying to ‘capture public opinion’ Communications between Brittany Higgins and sexual assault survivor advocate, Saxon Mullins, over a newly created page to fundraise for Higgins’ legal costs will be handed over to Linda Reynolds’…

Read More A US federal judge ruled that Google maintained a monopoly over search services and advertising. Plus: the cruise ship celebrating all things Creed Good morning. A federal judge ruled on Monday that Google violated antitrust laws as it built an internet search empire, maintaining a monopoly over search services and advertising. The ruling…

Read MoreMeanwhile, a key organizer of Bangladesh’s student protests has called for Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus to head an interim government.Meanwhile, a key organizer of Bangladesh’s student protests has called for Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus to head an interim government.

Read More The woman met a man through the dating app but three others allegedly turned up at her Sydney flat and assaulted her. They deny the charges Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A woman was concerned to find three men she did not know in her…

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Read More BoE warns lenders including Barclays and Standard Chartered in effort to prevent social media-driven runs Business live – latest updates The Bank of England has told big UK banks including Barclays and Standard Chartered that they need to improve their preparations for a potential failure as it pushes banks to rapidly assess their…

Read More Chain says it expects profit at lower end of market forecasts despite Euro 2024 driving sales Business live – latest updates Domino’s Pizza Group has become the latest fast-food company to promise cheaper prices through more promotions, saying it would pass on falling costs in coming months through more local deals. The pizza…

Read More Kamala Harris is deciding between Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota governor Tim Walz, it was reported on Monday Kamala Harris is set to announce her choice of a running mate today, before they appear together at an evening rally in Philadelphia to kick off a five-day tour of the swing states that…

Read More Is Israel prepared for a possible war with Hezbollah and Iran while fighting in Gaza? NPR’s Michel Martin talks with a former head of Israel’s Defense Intelligence Amos Yadlin. Is Israel prepared for a possible war with Hezbollah and Iran while fighting in Gaza? NPR’s Michel Martin talks with a former head of…

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Read More Heidi Alexander says more than 500 extra places to be made available as violence continues Individuals causing disorder and rioting will have a “prison place waiting for them” the justice minister has said, as far-right violence continued in England and Northern Ireland for a seventh day. Police officers were attacked and injured in…

Read More Donald Trump declared “that is beautiful” as he was gifted a Telsa Cybertruck wrapped in a photograph from the shooting at his Butler rally. Donald Trump declared “that is beautiful” as he was gifted a Telsa Cybertruck wrapped in a photograph from the shooting at his Butler rally.

Read More Police attacked in Plymouth and Belfast overnight as far-right riots continue across England and Northern Ireland The government has introduced more than 500 additional prison places in response to the far-right riots, the justice minister has said, and those causing disorder will have a “prison place waiting for them”. Nearly 400 arrests have…

Read More NPR’s A Martinez talks to Jennie Lincoln, lead Venezuela expert at the Carter Center, about widespread protests against President Maduro’s claim that he won reelection. Thousands have been arrested. NPR’s A Martinez talks to Jennie Lincoln, lead Venezuela expert at the Carter Center, about widespread protests against President Maduro’s claim that he won…

Read More The stock marked suffers a sharp sell-off. Justice Department wins a historic victory against Google in an antitrust lawsuit. Tropical storm Debby is expected to dump significant amounts of rain. The stock marked suffers a sharp sell-off. Justice Department wins a historic victory against Google in an antitrust lawsuit. Tropical storm Debby is…

Read More Former Howard government minister will lose mayorship after being beaten by Warren Waddell in preselection ballot Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Former federal Liberal minister Philip Ruddock has claimed property developers, supported by people within his own…

Read More Photos show how the Rhone glacier retreated significantly in 15 years Photos show how the Rhone glacier retreated significantly in 15 years

Read More US secretary of defence Lloyd Austin said rocket strike marked a ‘dangerous escalation’ Palestinian officials say that four Palestinians were killed, including three teenagers, and another seven were wounded by Israeli fire during a military raid in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Health Ministry said on Tuesday that the raid was carried…

Read More This is the moment a plane crashes into a California golf complex as a golfer practices on the green. This is the moment a plane crashes into a California golf complex as a golfer practices on the green.

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Read MoreIndia shares a long border with Bangladesh and is worried that tensions could spill over into India.India shares a long border with Bangladesh and is worried that tensions could spill over into India.

Read More Anthony Albanese condemns antisemitic social media post by Ahmad Sadeghi as tensions grow in Middle East following death of Hamas’ political leader Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Iran’s ambassador to Australia has received a diplomatic rebuke after…

Read MoreTwo Katyusha rockets were fired at Ain al-Assad airbase. An Iraqi security source said they fell inside the base.Two Katyusha rockets were fired at Ain al-Assad airbase. An Iraqi security source said they fell inside the base.

Read More PAREDONES, Chile, Aug 05 (IPS) – The number of organisations that bring together fisherwomen who seek to be recognised as workers, make their harsh reality visible and escape the vulnerability in which they live is growing in Chile. Read the full story, “Chilean Fisherwomen Seek Visibility and Escape from Vulnerability”, on globalissues.org →…

Read More Asian markets are starting to rebound Asian markets are starting to rebound

Read MoreIndia has been significantly increasing its renewable energy capacity in recent years, but when demand for electricity surges, it still goes back to its most trusted source of powerIndia has been significantly increasing its renewable energy capacity in recent years, but when demand for electricity surges, it still goes back to its most trusted…

Read More Extremists have targeted their hotels since 2020, but the recent escalation in violence means few feel safe Outside the asylum seeker hotel, the far-right mob are baying “get them out” while hurling rocks, fireworks and other missiles. Behind the hotel windows, those who live there cower in terror. But this was not the…

Read MoreTropical Storm Debby came ashore in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane and quickly downgraded, but the storm still poses serious threats as it slogs on toward Georgia and South CarolinaTropical Storm Debby came ashore in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane and quickly downgraded, but the storm still poses serious threats as it…

Read More The RBA left the cash rate on hold at 4.35% for a sixth meeting in a row, after the June quarter inflation figures largely met the bank’s forecasts Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s borrowers have been…

Read More Peak body urges ‘comprehensive policy approach’ to reverse trend whereby more doctors are leaving general practice than adopting it as a career Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast There are not enough general practitioners to meet the growing…

Read MoreDebby wreaks havoc in Florida, heads to Georgia and the Carolinas; Inland communities increasingly susceptible to flooding from hurricanesDebby wreaks havoc in Florida, heads to Georgia and the Carolinas; Inland communities increasingly susceptible to flooding from hurricanes

Read More Married couple from Bristol attract awe and abuse on X with photos that show ‘staggering’ changes in the Alps A tourist has posted “staggering” photos of himself and his wife at the same spot in the Swiss Alps almost exactly 15 years apart, in a pair of photos that highlight the speed with…