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The bizarre question Trump claims people always ask him: ‘How do you put your pants on?’
Read More Former president held a rally in Crotona Park in the South Bronx as his hush money trial nears the end Former president held a rally in Crotona Park in the South Bronx as his hush money trial nears the end
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UN’s top court orders Israel to halt military offensive in Gaza’s Rafah
Read More The president of the United Nation’s top court, Nawaf Salam, calls for Israel to cease its offensive in the border city The president of the United Nation’s top court, Nawaf Salam, calls for Israel to cease its offensive in the border city
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ICJ orders Israel to end Rafah offensive
Read More The Hague-based court has said that the humanitarian situation in the city has “deteriorated further” since its last ruling The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to halt its military operation in the Palestinian city of Rafah, as it is “not convinced” that the Israeli military’s evacuation orders are doing enough…
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Trump pushes anti-immigrant rhetoric as he tries to woo Black and Hispanic voters in Bronx campaign rally – live
Read More Chants of ‘build the wall’ heard as thousands attend Trump rally; ex-president responds to Haley endorsement, saying ‘she’s going to be on our team’ Trump visits Bronx in play for Hispanic and Black votersSign up for our free 2024 US election newsletter Donald Trump’s rally in New York’s south Bronx on Thursday evening…
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Biden to shun Zelensky ‘peace conference’ – Bloomberg
Read More The US president will reportedly hobnob with Hollywood celebrities instead of attending the Swiss summit US President Joe Biden will skip the peace summit promoted by Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky in Switzerland next month, choosing to attend a fundraising event in Los Angeles with George Clooney and Julia Roberts instead, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.…
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How Netanyahu Made the Creation of a Palestinian State Irreversible
Read More NEW YORK, May 24 (IPS) – It is ironic how Prime Minister Netanyahu, who vehemently opposed the establishment of a Palestinian state, made it all but irreversible because of his misguided policies and extreme ideological bent. Read the full story, “How Netanyahu Made the Creation of a Palestinian State Irreversible”, on globalissues.org →…
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Poland and Greece urge EU to step up work on air defense shield – Politico
Read More The bloc must ensure its skies are protected, the prime ministers of the two nations have said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his Polish counterpart, Donald Tusk, have called on the EU to speed up the development of a bloc-wide air defense system. In a letter addressed to European Commission President Ursula…
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Thai town overrun by wild monkeys trying trickery to catch and send many away
Read MoreA Thai town, run ragged by its ever-growing population of marauding wild monkeys, has launched an offensive against the simian raiders, using trickery and ripe tropical fruit.A Thai town, run ragged by its ever-growing population of marauding wild monkeys, has launched an offensive against the simian raiders, using trickery and ripe tropical fruit.
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West prolonging Ukraine’s suffering – ex-NATO top official
Read More Kiev’s backers are not even trying to limit damage to the country, as they continue sending arms, Harald Kujat has said The West is portraying the Ukraine conflict as a fight for freedom, but prefers to turn a blind eye to Kiev’s horrific battlefield losses, a former Chairman of the NATO Military Committee,…
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Bodies of Three More Hostages Are Recovered From Gaza By the Israeli Army
Read More TEL AVIV, Israel — The bodies of three more hostages killed on Oct 7. were recovered overnight from Gaza, Israel’s army said Friday, as the top United Nations court prepares to rule on whether Israel must halt its military operations and withdraw from the enclave. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The bodies of Hanan Yablonka, Michel…
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What to know about South Africa’s May 29 elections
Read More Pollsters and analysts say these could be the most pivotal elections since the country’s first democratic vote 30 years ago, in 1994. Here’s what’s at stake. (Image credit: Olympia De Maismont) Pollsters and analysts say these could be the most pivotal elections since the country’s first democratic vote 30 years ago, in 1994.…
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How can Trump still run for president battling four criminal indictments?
Read More Republican fighting criminal cases in New York, Florida, Washington DC and Georgia as he continues bid to return to White House for second term Republican fighting criminal cases in New York, Florida, Washington DC and Georgia as he continues bid to return to White House for second term
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New Caledonia unrest continues as police shoot dead man – latest updates
Read More Police officer detained after shooting of 48-year-old man as death toll reaches seven following days of upheaval linked to proposed voting changes The EU’s foreign affairs chief, Josep Borrell, said Europe is expecting an explanation from Russia about an incident on the border with Estonia. “On Thursday early morning, Russian border guards unilaterally…
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Children of Robbie Robertson sue late musician’s widow, alleging elder abuse
Read More Lawsuit disputing fate of $6m house alleges that Janet Zuccarini took advantage of Robertson, with her lawyers calling it ‘meritless fiction’ The children of the late Robbie Robertson, songwriter and guitarist with the Band, are suing his widow, Janet Zuccarini, over his assets. In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday in Los Angeles and…
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Bodies of three more Israeli hostages recovered from Gaza, army say
Read More More than 100 hostages are still believed to be inside Gaza – with families calling on the government to intensify efforts to secure a deal to bring their loved ones home More than 100 hostages are still believed to be inside Gaza – with families calling on the government to intensify efforts to…
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Who is Jomboy, the American baseball pundit making cricket fun for newbies?
Read MoreFrom breaking down bowling spells for fun on a podcast, Jimmy O’Brien has become the new voice of cricket in the US.From breaking down bowling spells for fun on a podcast, Jimmy O’Brien has become the new voice of cricket in the US.
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Africa’s cholera crisis worsens amid extreme weather events
Read MoreIn Southern and East Africa, more than 6,000 people have died since a series of cholera outbreaks began in late 2021.In Southern and East Africa, more than 6,000 people have died since a series of cholera outbreaks began in late 2021.
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5 killed in Acapulco grocery store days after 10 bodies found in city
Read MoreThe attack in a market near Acapulco’s main tourist avenue left four men and a woman dead, officials said.The attack in a market near Acapulco’s main tourist avenue left four men and a woman dead, officials said.
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Belgrade comments on Moscow’s vote against UN ‘genocide’ resolution
Read More President Aleksandar Vucic has thanked Russia and other countries that did not support attempts to “stigmatize” Serbia Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has thanked Russia, China, Hungary, and other countries for voting against the Western-backed ‘Srebrenica genocide’ resolution in the UN General Assembly on Thursday. The Serbian leader spoke after the assembly took a…
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What would jail be like for Donald Trump?
Read More Imprisoning a former president would involve major planning, including a workaround for his Secret Service detail, as well as accommodations for where he might be held and what he might eat and wear Imprisoning a former president would involve major planning, including a workaround for his Secret Service detail, as well as accommodations…
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German region wants to scrap benefits for Ukrainian draft dodgers
Read More Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann has also criticized hefty government handouts as a counter-incentive for refugees to seek jobs Ukrainian men fleeing the draft who have taken refuge in Germany should be banned from receiving financial handouts, Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann has argued. He claimed that by providing benefits, Berlin is sending…
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More than 100 people are believed dead in a landslide in Papua New Guinea
Read More Residents say current estimates of the death toll are above 100, although authorities have not confirmed this figure. Villagers said the number of people killed could be much higher. Residents say current estimates of the death toll are above 100, although authorities have not confirmed this figure. Villagers said the number of people…
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Dogecoin dog Kabosu dies after 14 years as meme
Read MoreKabosu, a Japanese shiba inu, inspired the viral “doge” meme and became the face of Dogecoin cryptocurrency.Kabosu, a Japanese shiba inu, inspired the viral “doge” meme and became the face of Dogecoin cryptocurrency.
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Kabosu, the Shiba Inu That Inspired the ‘Doge’ Meme and Cryptocurrency, Has Died at Age 18
Read More Kabosu, the Japanese shiba inu that became famous as the face of the ‘doge’ meme and inspired one of the largest cryptocurrencies, has died at 18 years old. She “passed away quietly” while being stroked by her owner, Atsuko Sato, who shared the news in a blog post on Friday. Kabosu went viral…
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Coventry Building Society finalises £780m deal for Co-operative Bank
Read More Agreement will create lender with almost 5m customers and £89bn balance sheet The Co-operative Bank is to return to its mutual roots after Coventry Building Society confirmed that it will acquire the bank from its hedge fund owners for £780m. The deal has now been finalised after Coventry said it had made a…
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Three more Israeli hostages’ bodies found in Gaza
Read MoreThe three male victims were among 252 people taken hostage when Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October.The three male victims were among 252 people taken hostage when Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October.
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Weather tracker: Pakistan heatwave continues wild changes in weather patterns
Read More Dangerously high temperatures follow wettest April since 1961 as country swings between extremes Pakistan is in the midst of an intense heatwave, with hundreds of heatstroke victims being treated in hospitals across the country. Temperatures soared to 49C (120F) on Wednesday in Mohenjo-daro, in the southern Sindh province. These temperatures are more than…
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Four dead in Mallorca after ‘nightmarish’ building collapse
Read More Spanish authorities investigate after incident at Medusa Beach Club in Palma that left a number of people in a critical condition Investigators on the Spanish island of Mallorca are looking into whether overloading and excess weight caused the collapse of a beachfront restaurant and club on Thursday night, killing four people and injuring…
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Starmer warns of ‘difficult choices’ over NHS, tuition fees and two-child benefit cap – UK politics live
Read More Labour leader quizzed on Today show says damage to economy means he cannot implement ‘ideal world’ policies Good morning. Keir Starmer has been giving interviews this morning, including on the Today programme. Labour is promising “change” but today Starmer seemed determined to temper expectations, repeatedly stressing that that there were things he would…
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Israel-Gaza war live: Judges at ICJ set to rule on Israel’s offensive amid fears for Rafah
Read More The ruling is part of a wider case at the international court of justice as fierce battles rage in southern city of Rafah ICJ expected to make new ruling on Israel’s war in Gaza Israel’s foreign minister has reacted furiously after Yolanda Díaz, Spain’s labour minister and one of the country’s deputy prime…
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Post Office Horizon IT inquiry: Paula Vennells to be questioned by lawyers representing victims – live
Read More Former CEO of the Post Office will spend her third day at the inquiry being questioned by lawyers for the victims of the scandal Day 2: Vennells ruled out review that ‘would be front-page news’Day 1: Vennells breaks down as she says she was misled Our chief reporter, Dan Boffey, was watching the…
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NSW sex crimes detective found guilty of sexually touching woman in police station without her consent
Read More Glen Coleman was acquitted of raping the woman but also found guilty of abusing position of public office to procure woman, 19, for his own sexual gratification A sex crimes detective has been found guilty of abusing his position by twice sexually touching a teen complainant without her consent but has been acquitted…
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Number of abortions in England and Wales hits record levels
Read More Official figures show 251,377 abortions were carried out in 2022, a 17% increase on previous year The number of abortions in England and Wales has reached record levels with financial pressures believed to be a factor in why women are choosing not to have a baby. There were 251,377 abortions for women resident…
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Sean Kingston arrested after police raid singer’s home
Read MoreHis mother was also arrested – after the singer was accused of failing to fully pay for a huge TV.His mother was also arrested – after the singer was accused of failing to fully pay for a huge TV.
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Dozens feared dead after ‘massive’ landslide hits Papua New Guinea
Read MoreGovernor of Enga province says the disaster caused ‘loss of life and property’ in at least six villages.Governor of Enga province says the disaster caused ‘loss of life and property’ in at least six villages.
