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Lauren Boebert heckled with chants of ‘Beetlejuice’ by college students
Read More Congresswoman was asked to leave Denver performance of musical in September after loudly singing along, vaping and appearing to get intimate with her date Congresswoman was asked to leave Denver performance of musical in September after loudly singing along, vaping and appearing to get intimate with her date
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Date for Swiss-proposed Ukraine peace talks revealed
Read More Russia has described the event as “pointless” A Swiss-proposed peace conference on the Ukraine conflict will take place on June 15-16, a statement from Bern announced on Thursday. It added that more than 160 delegations from around the world have been invited to take part, although Russian diplomats are not among them. The…
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Trump refuses to commit to accepting 2024 election result if he loses – live updates
Read More Former president repeats lies about 2020 election loss in interview after Wisconsin rally Donald Trump’s rally in Wisconsin yesterday was part of a brief campaign trip through two swing states that will be crucial to deciding the November elections. The Guardian’s David Smith documented the former president’s appearance in Michigan farm country: At…
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Videos show violence of mob attack on UCLA anti-war protesters
Read MoreThe anti-Gaza war protest camp at UCLA have shown the extent of the violence used by a pro-IsraeThe anti-Gaza war protest camp at UCLA have shown the extent of the violence used by a pro-Israe
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We were told we were going on a trip to the seaside – but we were kidnapped by Russia
Read More In a new four-article series, The Independent reveals the details of Bel Trew’s special investigation into the desperate plight of hundreds – potentially thousands – of people with disabilities caught up in Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The most vulnerable of the vulnerable, abandoned and kidnapped into Russia In a new four-article series, The…
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Trump in court as hush-money trial to hear further testimony from Stormy Daniels’ lawyer – live
Read More Keith Davidson is expected back on stand on Thursday; judge Juan Merchan will hold hearing on further claims Trump violated gag order Lawyer who negotiated Stormy Daniels deal to resume Trump-trial testimonySign up for our free Trump on Trial newsletter We’re still waiting for proceedings to kick off. As defense lawyer Todd Blanche…
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Second Boeing whistleblower dies after raising concerns about 737 MAX
Read More The whislteblower was active and in good health before dying due to a sudden infection The whislteblower was active and in good health before dying due to a sudden infection
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Danish firm behind weight-loss drug Wegovy raises profit forecast to £15.3bn
Read More Novo Nordisk, which is now Europe’s most valuable company, also reports strong sales of diabetes drug Ozempic Strong sales of diabetes and weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have prompted the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk to raise its 2024 profit forecast to up to £15.3bn, with supply shortages starting to ease. Europe’s…
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Investigation: The Independent reveals hundreds of Ukrainians with disabilities vanished into Russia
Read More A new special investigation unveils how Russia is feared to have transferred hundreds if not thousands of people with disabilities A new special investigation unveils how Russia is feared to have transferred hundreds if not thousands of people with disabilities
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Summer heat waves already deadly in Asia, and it’s still spring
Read MoreMuch of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls “by far the most extreme event in world climatic history.”Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls “by far the most extreme event in world climatic history.”
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Police Begin Dismantling Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators’ Encampment at UCLA
Read More LOS ANGELES — Police removed barricades and began dismantling a pro-Palestinian demonstrators’ fortified encampment early Thursday at the University of California, Los Angeles, after hundreds of protesters defied orders to leave. Some people were detained, their hands bound with zip ties. The action came after officers spent hours threatening arrests over loudspeakers if…
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Body of fifth Baltimore Bridge collapse victim is pulled from wreckage 37 days after disaster
Read More The body Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, 49, has been found by salvage teams over a month since the Key Bridge catastrophically collapsed The body Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, 49, has been found by salvage teams over a month since the Key Bridge catastrophically collapsed
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Iran charges journalists after BBC report on teen protester’s death
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Iran charges journalists after BBC report on teen protester’s death
Read MoreIran’s judiciary rejects as “fake” a BBC report that alleges security forces killed Nika Shakarami.Iran’s judiciary rejects as “fake” a BBC report that alleges security forces killed Nika Shakarami.
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How We Chose the TIME100 Most Influential People in Health of 2024
Read More In 2018, we worked with Bill Gates on a special issue of TIME dedicated to the power of optimism. Gates’ view, shared by many of the issue’s contributors, was that people are wired to focus on when things go wrong and when they don’t work. Sometimes this attention distracts us from the moments…
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Body recovered of fifth worker who died in Baltimore bridge collapse
Read More Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez was one of six construction workers killed when a container ship collided with bridge in March The body of a fifth victim in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recovered. Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez was identified as the victim, per Unified Command…
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We Should Aim to be at Peace with Nature, Says David Cooper of UN Convention on Biological Diversity
Read More HYDERABAD & MONTREAL, May 02 (IPS) – In a world faced with habitat loss and species extinction, climate change, and pollution, it’s crucial that countries develop their national action plans and create a society that lives in harmony with nature, says David Cooper, Acting Executive Secretary of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity…
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‘Endless torture’ of French police forcing migrants into record number of Channel crossings
Read More Exclusive: Asylum seekers in northern France say crackdowns push them to risk the dangerous crossing with more than 700 arriving in a single day Exclusive: Asylum seekers in northern France say crackdowns push them to risk the dangerous crossing with more than 700 arriving in a single day
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Pro-China candidate elected as Solomon Islands PM as capital on alert for post-election violence
Read More Jeremiah Manele’s election seen as Solomon Islands’ continued policy to embrace China Jeremiah Manele’s election seen as Solomon Islands’ continued policy to embrace China
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London protesters block coach taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm
Read More Dozens of demonstrators in Peckham surround coach before it can take people to barge in Dorset A stand-off was underway in London on Thursday after a coach sent to collect asylum seekers and take them to the Bibby Stockholm barge was surrounded by protesters. Dozens of demonstrators blocked the coach before it was…
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John Swinney confirms he is standing for SNP leadership and first minister
Read More Swinney tells campaign launch event he can bind party together, restore trust and achieve independence John Swinney has said he will run for the SNP’s leadership and first minister of Scotland. He made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday morning after it emerged on Wednesday that he had met the other…
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How Israel Has Used US Weapons to Commit War Crimes
Read More NEW YORK, May 02 (IPS) – The report from Amnesty International USA comes ahead of a May 8 deadline for the Biden administration to certify that Israel is complying with international and domestic laws. Read the full story, “How Israel Has Used US Weapons to Commit War Crimes”, on globalissues.org → NEW YORK,…
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US tests giant ‘Manta Ray’ drone submarine for long-distance underwater missions
Read More The ‘manta ray’ submarine is designed to operate over long distances of water and deliver pay loads to targets The ‘manta ray’ submarine is designed to operate over long distances of water and deliver pay loads to targets
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Another Boeing-Linked Whistleblower Has Died: What to Know About Josh Dean and Spirit Aero
Read More Joshua Dean, a former quality auditor at Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems who had flagged safety concerns and alleged misconduct by the aircraft manufacturer, died Tuesday after a sudden and severe infection. Dean is the second Boeing-linked whistleblower to have died in the last two months as the company has come under heightened scrutiny.…
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Europe live: Georgia cancels parliament session amid huge protests against ‘foreign agents’ bill
Read More Bill has raised concern country is moving away from democratic norms and closer to Moscow Gitanas Nausėda, the Lithuanian president, condemned violence against protesters in Georgia. “I strongly condemn violent attacks on pro-European protesters by Georgian authorities. Georgia’s government is pushing the country into a backslide& undermining its European perspective,” he warned. Continue…
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Face of Neanderthal woman revealed 75,000 years after she died
Read MoreShanidar Z’s skull — thought to be the best preserved Neanderthal find this century — “was as flat as a pizza,” experts said.Shanidar Z’s skull — thought to be the best preserved Neanderthal find this century — “was as flat as a pizza,” experts said.
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George Santos dons red lipstick as he brings back drag alter ego ‘Kitara’ in Cameo video
Read More George Santos donned red lipstick, a wig, and a red feather boa as he resurrected his drag queen persona for the first time in 18 years. George Santos donned red lipstick, a wig, and a red feather boa as he resurrected his drag queen persona for the first time in 18 years.
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‘Just let us audition’: UK transgender actors appeal to be cast in non-trans roles
Read More Kim Tatum, Mariah Louca and Reece Lyons combine to call for trans women to be put on an equal footing for cis roles Kim Tatum dreams of playing Norma Desmond, Sunset Boulevard’s exquisite former star of silent films. Mariah Louca longs to perform as Dangerous Liaisons’ evil schemer Marquise de Merteuil. And for…
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Polls open in local elections in England; John Swinney’s SNP leadership announcement puts pressure on Kate Forbes – UK politics live
Read More Polls open in last big elections before general elections as John Swinney expected to announce run for SNP leader and Scotland’s first minister According to ITV’s Harry Horton, the Conservative MP Tom Hunt told colleagues last night that he would have difficulty voting today because he does not possess the right photo ID.…
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Russia troops accused of ‘executing’ surrendering Ukraine soldiers: Report
Read MoreHuman Rights Watch investigates ‘apparent summary executions’ and says actions could amount to war crimes.Human Rights Watch investigates ‘apparent summary executions’ and says actions could amount to war crimes.
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The Latest | It would take until 2040 to rebuild all homes destroyed so far in Gaza, UN report says
Read MoreNew estimates from the United Nations show that if the Israel-Hamas war stopped today, it would still take until 2040 to rebuild all the homes that have been destroyed in nearly seven months of Israel’s bombardment and ground offensives in the territoryNew estimates from the United Nations show that if the Israel-Hamas war stopped…
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Watch: Lil Kim dance moves helps mother dodge bullets during shooting
Read More A woman shows how Lil Kim dance moves saved her from an apartment shooting. A woman shows how Lil Kim dance moves saved her from an apartment shooting.
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How do United States universities make their money?
Read MoreProtesters call US university funds into question and demand schools divest from Israel for its war on Gaza.Protesters call US university funds into question and demand schools divest from Israel for its war on Gaza.
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OECD lifts global growth outlook as US, China outperform expectations
Read MoreParis-based organisation predicts global economy to expand by 3.1 percent this year and 3.2 percent in 2025.Paris-based organisation predicts global economy to expand by 3.1 percent this year and 3.2 percent in 2025.
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Tensions high at UCLA as police order pro-Palestinian protesters to leave
Read MoreStudents staying put on US campus despite inevitability of ‘militarised police invasion’, ready to face arrest.Students staying put on US campus despite inevitability of ‘militarised police invasion’, ready to face arrest.
