Month: August 2024

Read MoreVoices across the globe are expressing concern over the growing number of arrests in Venezuela following last weekend’s disputed electionsVoices across the globe are expressing concern over the growing number of arrests in Venezuela following last weekend’s disputed elections

Read More Storm expected to develop into hurricane before reaching Gulf coast as US agency warns of devastating flooding Tropical Storm Debby strengthened rapidly Sunday and is expected to develop into a hurricane before making landfall on Florida’s Gulf coast, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Sunday, warning of life-threatening ocean surges and…

Read More Pelosi and former president Barack Obama thought to be major players in effort to convince Biden to leave race Pelosi and former president Barack Obama thought to be major players in effort to convince Biden to leave race

Read MoreHouthis say ship in Gulf of Aden struck by ballistic missiles in first attack since Israeli strike on Hodeidah port.Houthis say ship in Gulf of Aden struck by ballistic missiles in first attack since Israeli strike on Hodeidah port.

Read More Military announces curfew and mobile internet access cut off as fresh wave of demonstrations erupts across country Dozens of people were killed and hundreds injured on Sunday as renewed anti-government protests swept across Bangladesh, with protesters calling for the prime minister to resign as mobile internet access was cut off in an attempt…

Read More ‘As a national security official and lifelong Republican, I witnessed firsthand the threat Donald Trump poses to our country while working in the Trump White House,’ wrote Olivia Troye, counterterrorism advisor to Vice President Mike Pence ‘As a national security official and lifelong Republican, I witnessed firsthand the threat Donald Trump poses to…

Read More Kim Johnson said comments by Reform leader after the week’s violent disorder ‘cannot be left to fester’ The Commons standards watchdog should hold Nigel Farage to account over his “dangerous comments” following the week’s violent disorder in the wake of the Southport murders, a Liverpool MP has said. Kim Johnson, Labour MP for…

Read MoreThe region braces for growing confrontation after a string of Israeli assassinations.The region braces for growing confrontation after a string of Israeli assassinations.

Read More Aide says US had tried to include Marc Fogel in prisoner swap and officials will do ‘what they can’ to bring him home Deputy US national security adviser Jonathan Finer said Sunday that the White House worked hard to get Pennsylvania schoolteacher Marc Fogel included in the recent landmark prisoner swap involving Russia…

Read MoreThe French swimmer’s medals have helped distract the nation from its political crisis, Parisians say.The French swimmer’s medals have helped distract the nation from its political crisis, Parisians say.

Read More Hilwa* – a young Yazidi woman – was abducted during a massacre by Isis a decade ago. Rachel Hagan speaks to her about her dreams for the future in the camp for displaced people she has spent eight years in Hilwa* – a young Yazidi woman – was abducted during a massacre by…

Read More Prime minister addresses nation and says all right-minded people should condemn the violence UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has promised “far-right thugs” targeting people because of their skin colour will be swiftly brought to justice, as he said all right-minded people should condemn the violence. The prime minister issued a…

Read MoreThe six-time winner on the PGA Tour this year – and the world’s No. 1 player – rallied from four shots behind with a 9-under 62 to win.The six-time winner on the PGA Tour this year – and the world’s No. 1 player – rallied from four shots behind with a 9-under 62 to…

Read More Group taps Greater Manchester Pension Fund to boost coffers but warns push for affordable homes must move faster Bosses at the insurance and pensions group Legal & General, which invests in and builds homes, said it will take more than a decade to tackle the UK’s affordable housing crisis at the current pace…

Read MoreNovak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling fashion to clinch a long-awaited Olympic title and complete the career ‘Golden Slam’.Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling fashion to clinch a long-awaited Olympic title and complete the career ‘Golden Slam’.

Read MoreDucati’s Enea Bastianini wins his first grand prix of the season, completing a MotoGP double at Silverstone.Ducati’s Enea Bastianini wins his first grand prix of the season, completing a MotoGP double at Silverstone.

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Read MoreThe vice-president is meeting contenders to be her running mate ahead of a battleground tour.The vice-president is meeting contenders to be her running mate ahead of a battleground tour.

Read MoreThe arrival marks a crucial milestone in boosting the capabilities of Ukraine’s air force, which largely relies on old Soviet-era jets.The arrival marks a crucial milestone in boosting the capabilities of Ukraine’s air force, which largely relies on old Soviet-era jets.

Read MoreAmerican gymnast Suni Lee became a seven-time Olympic medalist on Sunday, winning bronze in the uneven bars final at the Paris Games.American gymnast Suni Lee became a seven-time Olympic medalist on Sunday, winning bronze in the uneven bars final at the Paris Games.

Read More Woman nicknamed ‘KitKat’ struck up relationship with presenter online and made two complaints about him The BBC is paying for therapy of a vulnerable woman Huw Edwards met online and whom he nicknamed “KitKat” who made two complaints about him to the corporation, the Sunday Times has reported. The woman, a member of…

Read MoreThe artistic director of the opening ceremony says he has received cyber-threats and insults.The artistic director of the opening ceremony says he has received cyber-threats and insults.

Read MoreEating insects may be healthier, cheaper and better for the environment than eating meat – what’s not to like?Eating insects may be healthier, cheaper and better for the environment than eating meat – what’s not to like?

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Read More Fears of all-out regional war are growing as Palestinian stabs two to death in a city near Tel Aviv An Israeli airstrike killed four people in a tent inside a hospital complex in Gaza early on Sunday, and a Palestinian stabbed two people to death in a city south near Tel Aviv, amid…

Read More Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson withdrew from the 200-m race on Sunday and won’t race for an individual medal at the Paris Summer Olympics. The two-time reigning 200 m world champion’s withdrawal comes days after she pulled out of the 100 m to focus on the 200 m. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] A favorite to win the…

Read MoreFormer U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan says Vladimir Putin, and other authoritarians, may be emboldened to wrongfully detain Americans abroad if they can benefit from prisoner swaps in the future.Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan says Vladimir Putin, and other authoritarians, may be emboldened to wrongfully detain Americans abroad if they can…

Read MoreOn Thursday 16 political prisoners, including former U.S. Marine Paul Wheelan and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, were released in a historic exchange with Russia that also freed 8 Russians held in other countries (including an assassin working for the Russian state who was convicted and jailed in Germany). Correspondent Seth Doane talks…

Read More The challenger bank has often taken chances but a new business model positions it as more the opportunist rather than the rebel Metro Bank bosses are breathing a sigh of relief. Less than a year after the bank was forced into the arms of a Colombian billionaire as part of a £925m rescue…

Read MoreThe unexpected rise of US unemployment rate to a nearly three-year high has shaken the market and split economists.The unexpected rise of US unemployment rate to a nearly three-year high has shaken the market and split economists.

Read More Henry Orlik withdrew from art world after early success but his surrealist-influenced paintings are now to go on display A reclusive artist whose work hung alongside masters such as René Magritte and Salvador Dalí has agreed to the first major exhibition of his dream-like paintings half a century after he withdrew from the…

Read MoreMovement that runs the Gaza Strip says its senior officials have started broad consultations ‘to choose a new chief’.Movement that runs the Gaza Strip says its senior officials have started broad consultations ‘to choose a new chief’.

Read More Producers insist they have enough milk despite culling of thousands of animals due to livestock virus Greek farmers have denied that production of feta cheese is likely to be hit hard by the outbreak of a deadly virus among goats and sheep that has led to the culling of thousands of animals. Livestock…

Read MoreNo one has been held accountable for the catastrophic explosion that killed more than 220 people.No one has been held accountable for the catastrophic explosion that killed more than 220 people.

Read More While athletes are focused on the sports, some fans at the Olympics are busy trading souvenir pins from different countries. While athletes are focused on the sports, some fans at the Olympics are busy trading souvenir pins from different countries.