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Genoa readies new bridge two years after tragic collapse
Read MoreRenowned architect Renzo Piano says his replacement for the Morandi bridge “is born of tragedy”.Renowned architect Renzo Piano says his replacement for the Morandi bridge “is born of tragedy”.
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Islamic State group claims deadly attack on Afghanistan prison
Read MoreThe government says hundreds of prisoners tried to escape amid the chaos of the gun and bomb attack.The government says hundreds of prisoners tried to escape amid the chaos of the gun and bomb attack.
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One of India’s Most Powerful Officials, a Close Aide to PM Modi, Tests Positive for COVID-19
Read More India’s Home Minister Amit Shah, a close aide of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has tested positive for coronavirus as the number of cases in the South Asian nation climbed above 1.7 million. Shah said in a tweet his health was fine but was getting hospitalized on the advice of his doctors. He urged…
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One of India’s Most Powerful Officials, a Close Aide to PM Modi, Tests Positive for COVID-19
Read More India’s Home Minister Amit Shah, a close aide of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has tested positive for coronavirus as the number of cases in the South Asian nation climbed above 1.7 million. Shah said in a tweet his health was fine but was getting hospitalized on the advice of his doctors. He urged…
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How a musician’s death unleashed violence and death in Ethiopia
Read More 160 people have died following the killing of Haacaaluu Hundeessaa, leaving the ethnically and politically riven country more divided than ever The figure holding a gun stepped beside the car in which Haacaaluu Hundeessaa was sitting in Addis Ababa, and pulled the trigger. The cold-blooded killing on the night of 29 June cut…
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Israeli military strike likely kills 4 militants from Syria
Read More The Israeli military said it thwarted an infiltration attempt from Syria early Monday, likely killing four suspected militants it accused of trying to plant explosives. Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, a military spokesman, said Israeli troops earlier had been in ambush following “irregular” activity in the Golan Heights. Israeli troops opened fire on the…
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'If not now, when?': Black women seize political spotlight
Read More “Are you Charisse Davis?” the fourth grader asked. Its politics caught up with its demographics: In 2016 Hillary Clinton was the first Democratic presidential candidate to eke out a win in Cobb County since Jimmy Carter, a Georgian, in 1976. “Are you Charisse Davis?” the fourth grader asked. Its politics caught up with…
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The Lebanese economy in freefall – a photo essay
Read More Photojournalist Achilleas Zavallis travels to Lebanon and finds a country struggling with the effects of economic decline and mismanagement. Inflation is out of control, destroying the spending power of all but a wealthy minority Lebanon has long been a country that somehow held it together. Through war, insurrection, chaos and intervention, it always…
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Belarus deploys troops to border with Russia over invasion concerns
Read More The Belarus military is deploying additional troops to the border with Russia over invasion concerns. The Novaya Gazeta newspaper has shared a short video showing a convoy of military trucks and armored vehicles moving towards the Russian border. Official Minsk fears that Russia may take advantage of the instability in the country and…
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‘They didn’t close the deal’: New Zealand looks on in horror at Melbourne Covid-19 crisis
Read More Australia and NZ were once both heralded as coronavirus success stories, but Victorian outbreak has sparked anxiety across the Tasman Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Weeks ago they were praised globally as two countries acting in tandem to eliminate the spread of Covid-19. But on Monday, New Zealanders watched…
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Global report: July’s terrible toll revealed as coronavirus cases double every six weeks
Read More US cases hit 1.87 million last month, or double the previous record; WHO says pandemic continues to accelerate; Melbourne wakes to strict lockdown Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage July was the worst month of the coronavirus pandemic so far for many countries, with more than 8 million cases recorded…
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Inspired by the US, Europe’s ‘paperless’ children are speaking out
Read More A generation of undocumented Europeans – inspired by the ‘Dreamers’ in the US – are fighting for residency rights. A new Guardian series hears some of their stories ‘Why do you sound so British?” the immigration officer asked 15-year-old Ijeoma Moore as she followed orders to pack for herself and her 10-year-old brother.…
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Whale shark ‘crushes’ tourist in Australia
Read MoreThe woman is in a “serious but stable condition” after being hit by the shark’s tail while snorkelling.The woman is in a “serious but stable condition” after being hit by the shark’s tail while snorkelling.
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An Infant Whose Parents Were Killed in El Paso Walmart Shooting Is Growing Up in the Shadow of Tragedy
Read More An infant boy who survived a shooting last year that left his parents and 21 others dead now likes to thumb through picture books and dance to a Batman jingle with his grandmother, according to an uncle who helps care for the 1-year-old. It will be years before Paul Anchondo learns what happened…
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Growers and producers at odds in France’s ‘champagne wars’
Read More Coronavirus has hit the industry hard, with division over how to respond Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage In the champagne vineyards of France, the season of ripening, plumping and sweetening of the grapes ready for harvesting at the end of August, known as the veraison, has begun. Maxime Toubart,…
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The people that Covid-19 has cut off from home
Read More Chinese students, Mongolian tourists and Palestinians from Gaza are still stranded Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage When her studies in Budapest finished this spring, Puje was meant to return home to Mongolia, where she had a job waiting for her in the capital, Ulaanbaatar. But in mid-March, Mongolia sealed…
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‘The law is equal for everyone’: Laura Codruƫa Kövesi, Europe’s first public prosecutor
Read More Romanian has been described as ‘bravest and most distinguished candidate for the job’ Laura Codruƫa Kövesi made her name as the head of Romania’s respected anti-corruption agency, the DNA. She went after government ministers and mayors, fast becoming a favourite of the European parliament and anti-corruption campaigners. Kövesi was popular with many governments…
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Why the African Free Trade Area Could be the Game-Changer for the Continent’s Economies
Read More Aug 02 (IPS) – Most economists see structural transformation as one of the main routes to Africa’s sustainable development. What it means is changing the share of agriculture, manufacturing and services in an economy. It is a central aim of the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Read the full story, “Why the African Free…
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China sends first Covid-19 medical testing team to Hong Kong
Read MoreLocal councillors fear China could use the trip to collect DNA samples for surveillance purposes.Local councillors fear China could use the trip to collect DNA samples for surveillance purposes.
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These Scientists Are Sewer-Diving in an Attempt to Detect Silent COVID-19 Outbreaks
Read More Wearing face shields, masks, two layers of gloves and navy cotton overalls, two scientists carefully lift off a metal manhole cover to reveal the cumulative waste of some 400 migrant workers. As one of them lowers a yellow rubber tube into the fetid sewer outside a dormitory in central Singapore, a third explains…
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These Scientists Are Sewer-Diving in an Attempt to Detect Silent COVID-19 Outbreaks
Read More Wearing face shields, masks, two layers of gloves and navy cotton overalls, two scientists carefully lift off a metal manhole cover to reveal the cumulative waste of some 400 migrant workers. As one of them lowers a yellow rubber tube into the fetid sewer outside a dormitory in central Singapore, a third explains…
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Apple Fire: Massive California wildfire forces evacuations
Read MoreAround 7,800 people are told to leave their homes in southern California because of the fire.Around 7,800 people are told to leave their homes in southern California because of the fire.
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Inside Lebanon’s economic crisis – podcast
Read More Scenes of economic despair are visible across Lebanon – from shops to homes, businesses to hospitals. Guardian journalist Martin Chulov discusses why the country is verging on financial collapse Across all pockets of a country conditioned to hardship over decades of war and tumult, the effects of a catastrophic economic implosion were evident…
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Microsoft Confirms It Is in Talks to Buy the U.S. Arm of TikTok as Trump Threatens Ban
Read More (NEW YORK) — Microsoft confirmed Sunday it is in talks with Chinese company ByteDance to acquire the U.S. arm of its popular video app TikTok and has discussed with President Donald Trump his concerns about security and censorship surrounding such an acquisition. In a statement, Microsoft said Microsoft and ByteDance have provided notice…
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Mexico crime: Mexican police seize alleged oil theft crime boss The Sledgehammer
Read More“The Sledgehammer” is caught after releasing a bizarre, tearful video declaring war on security forces.”The Sledgehammer” is caught after releasing a bizarre, tearful video declaring war on security forces.
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Two cruise ships hit by coronavirus weeks after industry restarts
Read More Outbreaks of Covid-19 recorded on MS Roald Amundsen in Norway and the Paul Gauguin in Tahiti Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Covid-19 has been detected on at least two cruise ships – one in the Arctic and one in the Pacific – just weeks after cruising holidays restarted. At…
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Microsoft Consults With Trump About Ongoing Talks To Buy TikTok From Chinese Firm
Read More In its first public acknowledgement of a deal that could be worth in the billions of dollars, Microsoft said it is continuing talks with TikTok about a potential takeover of the hugely popular app. (Image credit: Elaine Thompson/AP) In its first public acknowledgement of a deal that could be worth in the billions…
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US entering ‘different’ phase of coronavirus outbreak
Read MoreTop medical adviser Deborah Birx says the virus is affecting rural communities as well as cities.Top medical adviser Deborah Birx says the virus is affecting rural communities as well as cities.
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Opera breathes new life into the Circus Maximus amid coronavirus pandemic
Read MoreIn this era of social distancing, Chris Livesay reports how an ancient place in Rome has become a safe performance space.In this era of social distancing, Chris Livesay reports how an ancient place in Rome has become a safe performance space.
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US coronavirus cases ‘extraordinarily widespread’: Live updates
Read MoreUS infections hit 4.6 million with more than 154,000 deaths; UK to roll out millions of 90-minute COVID-19 tests.US infections hit 4.6 million with more than 154,000 deaths; UK to roll out millions of 90-minute COVID-19 tests.
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TikTok row: Trump to take action soon, says Pompeo, as Microsoft pursues deal
Read More Chinese software companies are feeding data directly to Communist party, says secretary of state, as Microsoft confirms acquisition plans Donald Trump will take action in coming days to tackle an array of national security risks presented by TikTok and other Chinese software companies, Mike Pompeo has said, as Microsoft revealed it was pursuing…
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Europe seeing COVID-19 cases rise as worldwide toll nears 18 million
Read MoreThe total number of COVID-19 cases worldwide stands at nearly 18 million, with the highest case totals outside the U.S. in Brazil, India and Russia. Elizabeth Palmer reports.The total number of COVID-19 cases worldwide stands at nearly 18 million, with the highest case totals outside the U.S. in Brazil, India and Russia. Elizabeth Palmer…
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Americans in Africa: Why we left America to live in Africa
Read MoreThree African Americans have been explaining why they left the US to find a better life in Africa.Three African Americans have been explaining why they left the US to find a better life in Africa.
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Coronavirus live news: Global cases near 18m as Melbourne braces for further lockdown measures
Read More Residents in state of Victoria wake up after first night of curfew; ‘major incident’ declared in Manchester; Nancy Pelosi says she has no confidence in Birx over handling of pandemic. Follow the latest updates Coronavirus global report: ‘response fatigue’ fears as Mexico hits 9,000 daily cases Victoria announces stage four coronavirus lockdown restrictions…
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London risks losing its aura as a ‘fun’ place to work, economist fears
Read More Capital could lose £178m in 2021 as companies decline to send all workers back to offices Major cities such as London face more economic pain as some companies resist the government’s efforts to encourage workers back to their desks this week, economists have warned. Pablo Shah, a senior economist at the Centre for…