Month: August 2024

Read More Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, continues to insist he won last week’s election, but proof is scarce. Meanwhile, Venezuelans continue to protest. Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, continues to insist he won last week’s election, but proof is scarce. Meanwhile, Venezuelans continue to protest.

Read MoreThree high-profile assassinations and fear of a regional war in the Middle East.Three high-profile assassinations and fear of a regional war in the Middle East.

Read MoreProtesters demand quicker reforms and government action to ease the pain amid reforms carried out by the new president.Protesters demand quicker reforms and government action to ease the pain amid reforms carried out by the new president.

Read MorePalestine Red Crescent Society president discusses impact of Israel’s war on Palestinian health system.Palestine Red Crescent Society president discusses impact of Israel’s war on Palestinian health system.

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Read MoreHe says he has heard Nigerians’ pain but the demonstrations – set to last 10 days – must stop.He says he has heard Nigerians’ pain but the demonstrations – set to last 10 days – must stop.

Read More VILLEPINTE, France — Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan clinched her first Olympic medal Sunday in front of a crowd that chanted her name, one day after fellow boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria secured one as well following days of online abuse and intense scrutiny about their participation at the Paris Games. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”]…

Read More Far-right plan for a Republican presidency would undercut unions, strip child labor laws and boost corporate profits Donald Trump proclaimed he was for “all the forgotten men and women”, in his acceptance speech at the Republican convention. His vice-presidential pick JD Vance consistently portrays himself as a pro-worker populist. But an analysis of…

Read MorePolice shot dead the suspected attacker, who they say was from the city of Salfit in the occupied West Bank.Police shot dead the suspected attacker, who they say was from the city of Salfit in the occupied West Bank.

Read More Many of the Olympic triathletes who swam in the Seine River this week say the current was a much bigger problem than any pollution they encountered. Many of the Olympic triathletes who swam in the Seine River this week say the current was a much bigger problem than any pollution they encountered.

Read More What happened to all the Trump signs? Election day is just three months away, and you wouldn’t know it by visiting or driving through many rural stretches of Michigan. What happened to all the Trump signs? Election day is just three months away, and you wouldn’t know it by visiting or driving through…

Read More ‘Blue wall’ states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin could decide the outcome of November’s election Of all the lessons Kamala Harris’s campaign will have learned from Hillary Clinton’s botched run for president eight years ago, among the most important is that it’s better to talk about jobs than guns in the three rust…

Read More Citing polls that show Harris closing the gap with Trump in nearly every battleground, her campaign plans to court voters in states that lean blue as well as those in the Sun Belt. Citing polls that show Harris closing the gap with Trump in nearly every battleground, her campaign plans to court voters…

Read More Technical issues and poor comms led many to believe two astronauts are lost in space, but a return date is imminent It should have been a welcome public relations triumph for Boeing, an opportunity to show that even if panels were falling from its aircraft, it could still fly humans into space and…

Read More An antenna park has divided the community living beside a world heritage site in the Scottish Highlands On a small croft in the shadow of Ben Tongue, a 302-metre high mountain in the Scottish Highlands, Ian and Rachel Broughton lead a quiet life, growing produce and relishing the calm of their rural haven.…

Read More Courts could sit for 24 hours to rapidly remove rioters from streets, but there are no plans to bring in army Police brace for disorder across UK – latest updates Ministers will take a “nick them quick” approach to rioters with plans for courts to sit for 24 hours to deal with suspects,…

Read MoreIran’s vow to avenge assassinations of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah’s Fuad Shukr heightens fears of war.Iran’s vow to avenge assassinations of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah’s Fuad Shukr heightens fears of war.

Read More This article was produced by the Outlaw Ocean Project, a nonprofit journalism organization in Washington. It was written by Ian Urbina, Pete McKenzie and Milko Schvartzman, with additional reporting by Maya Martin, Jake Conley, Joe Galvin, Susan Ryan, Austin Brush, Teresa Tomassoni and the Netherlands-based investigative collective Bellingcat. This article was produced by…

Read More Campaigners say vulnerable people receiving care are being deprived of their freedom in order to save money Growing numbers of vulnerable people receiving care are challenging deprivation of liberty (Dol) orders that can mean they are locked up or kept under restrictive supervision. Dol orders are meant as a last resort but campaigners…

Read More Analysis suggests extent of problem UN estimates is causing 500,000 deaths a year in sub-Saharan region A fifth of medicines in Africa could be substandard or fake, according to a major research project, raising the alarm over a problem that could be contributing to the deaths of countless patients. Researchers from Bahir Dar…

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Read More Police officers attacked and injured and dozens of arrests made after scenes of disorder across country on Saturday A cafe and a supermarket in south Belfast have been badly damaged by fire after attacks which followed rioting in the city. A number of cars were also burnt out as the police attempted to…

Read MoreArshad Nadeem is one of seven athletes representing Pakistan at the Paris Olympics – and its biggest hope for a medal.Arshad Nadeem is one of seven athletes representing Pakistan at the Paris Olympics – and its biggest hope for a medal.

Read More Israeli strikes early Sunday killed 12 people in Gaza, while a stabbing attack carried out by a Palestinian killed two people in a Tel Aviv suburb. (Image credit: Abdel Kareem Hana) Israeli strikes early Sunday killed 12 people in Gaza, while a stabbing attack carried out by a Palestinian killed two people in…

Read More New analysis shows tens of thousands of older people may end up worse off than those who retain energy benefit Tens of thousands of pensioners are on a financial cliff edge because of the government’s decision to radically restrict winter fuel payments, a new analysis has revealed. The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, opted to…

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Read MoreThousands march in Dhaka to demand justice for more than 200 people killed during job quota protests last month.Thousands march in Dhaka to demand justice for more than 200 people killed during job quota protests last month.

Read MoreAs the war enters its 891st day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 891st day, these are the main developments.

Read More Leadership contender says the Conservatives need to recover to ensure Britain does not lurch into ‘negativity and division’ Progressive voters who oppose the Conservatives should still want the party to recover to ensure British politics does not lurch towards populism based on “negativity and division”, a Tory leadership contender has said. Mel Stride,…

Read More Operators not predicting a large influx of new customers right away, with patronage still well below pre-Covid levels Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast In an Australian-first trial of super-cheap public transport, Queensland bus, train and ferry fares are set to drop to just 50 cents…

Read MoreHawaii residents have faced a year of challenges since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century decimated the historic town of Lahaina, on Maui, on Aug. 8, 2023Hawaii residents have faced a year of challenges since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century decimated the historic town of Lahaina, on Maui, on Aug. 8,…

Read More Recent GMC figures reveal young medics are struggling with unsustainable workloads and inadequate support Trainee doctors are at higher risk of burnout now than during the pandemic, with some describing how they have struggled with unsustainable workloads and inadequate support. The most recent figures published by the General Medical Council (GMC) in its…

Read More All eight main detention centres in the UK have been found to have the most serious categories of failings The chief inspector of prisons has warned that the safety of immigration removal centres across the country is deteriorating and that the government’s use of them is potentially traumatising vulnerable migrants. Charlie Taylor said…

Read More Betting ads would remain on television but be banned on social media and other digital platforms under intended proposal Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government has been accused of “a total cop out” and lacking…

Read MoreCostume designer Caroline McCall from Portadown plays a crucial role in bringing Westeros to life.Costume designer Caroline McCall from Portadown plays a crucial role in bringing Westeros to life.