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Taiwan says record number of Chinese warplanes detected amid NATO summit
Read MoreTaiwan’s Defence Ministry says 56 Chinese aircraft crossed sensitive median line as Beijing carries out military drills.Taiwan’s Defence Ministry says 56 Chinese aircraft crossed sensitive median line as Beijing carries out military drills.
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Europeans are experiencing a ‘wave of antisemitism’, survey finds
Read More EU agency says 96% of respondents reported anti-Jewish behaviour, with conflict in Middle East one of the causes Europe is experiencing “a wave of antisemitism” caused partly by the conflict in the Middle East, the EU’s leading rights agency has said, as it published a survey finding that nearly all respondents reported recent…
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‘No stone will be left unturned’: authorities vow ‘big investigations’ as Derrimut chemical factory fire smoulders
Read More Warnings to avoid nearby waterways as EPA says same Melbourne factory was issued notices after previous fire Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Victoria’s environmental regulator has warned residents in Melbourne’s west to avoid contaminated waterways after a…
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The request for federal aid after Beryl opens rift between White House and Texas
Read MoreThe damage left by Hurricane Beryl in Texas and requests for federal help has opened a rift between the White House and the state’s GOP leaders following the stormThe damage left by Hurricane Beryl in Texas and requests for federal help has opened a rift between the White House and the state’s GOP leaders…
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Megaport in Brazil Makes No Contribution to Local Development
Read More SÃO JOÃO DA BARRA, Brazil, Jul 10 (IPS) – With barely 10 years in operation, the port of Açu is now the second in Brazil in cargo transport and seeks to become an industrial and energy transition hub. But so far it has contributed little to local development, causing environmental and social damage.…
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Biden’s bruising day sinks hopes Democrats will move on
Read MoreA growing chorus from the US president’s party means he is unlikely to steady his campaign this week and perhaps ever.A growing chorus from the US president’s party means he is unlikely to steady his campaign this week and perhaps ever.
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‘Africa’s most resilient lion’ and his brother filmed making record-breaking swim across dangerous African river
Read More A team led by an Australian researcher captured the pair swimming about 1.5km after two failed attempts A record-breaking swim by two lion brothers across a predator-filled African river has been documented by a team led by a researcher from an Australian university. The two-male lion coalition was filmed crossing the Kazinga Channel…
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Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist sued for wrongful death in alleged fatal collision
Read More Josh Klinghoffer, who is touring with Pearl Jam, is being sued after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian in a crash in Alhambra earlier this year Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is being sued for wrongful death and negligence after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian earlier this year. The lawsuit…
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U.S. Soccer Fires Men’s Coach Gregg Berhalter: ‘We Must Do Better’
Read More U.S. men’s national soccer coach Gregg Berhalter was fired after his team’s early exit from the Copa América tournament on July 1. The 1-0 loss to Uruguay in Kansas City, Missouri, particularly stung because the U.S. was hosting the tournament, which is usually held in South America. It was the first time the…
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Baby spotted crawling along highway day after brother found dead and mother arrested
Read More Louisiana sheriff says 1-year-old boy survived two days of sometimes stormy weather before a truck driver spotted him crawling along roadside Louisiana sheriff says 1-year-old boy survived two days of sometimes stormy weather before a truck driver spotted him crawling along roadside
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Rep. AOC Files Articles of Impeachment Against Supreme Court Justices Thomas and Alito
Read More U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez filed articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito for what she said was their failure to report gifts and refusal to recuse from cases in which they were conflicted. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Given the Supreme Court’s refusal to deal with the issue itself, “Congress has…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 867
Read MoreAs the war enters its 867th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 867th day, these are the main developments.
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Biden’s candidacy in crisis as Clooney, US senator call on him to quit
Read MoreActor and donor George Clooney says Biden will lose the presidency, House and Senate if he doesn’t step aside.Actor and donor George Clooney says Biden will lose the presidency, House and Senate if he doesn’t step aside.
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Peter Welch is first Democratic senator to publicly ask Joe Biden to withdraw
Read More Vermont senator of more than two decades implores president in an op-ed to step down for ‘good of the country’ Peter Welch, a long-serving member of Congress from Vermont, became the first Democratic senator to publicly call on Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. “We cannot unsee President Biden’s disastrous debate…
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NATO doesn’t rule out further expansion
Read More The US-led alliance has promised to leave an open door for new potential members in Europe NATO has reaffirmed its open-door policy on Wednesday, saying that it will continue to welcome other countries’ aspirations to join the US-led alliance. NATO leaders outlined their policies during the summit in Washington, DC, which marked the…
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China a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia’s war in Ukraine, says Nato in stern rebuke
Read More Nato’s communique highlights concerns over Beijing’s nuclear arsenal and its capabilities in space, with Jens Stoltenberg calling it an important message Ukraine war briefing: Path to Nato membership ‘irreversible’ Nato leaders have labelled China a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s war against Ukraine and called its deepening ties with Moscow a cause of “deep…
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Montana Republicans appeal to state supreme court to overturn landmark climate ruling
Read More Ruling in Montana case could impact climate change lawsuits across country Ruling in Montana case could impact climate change lawsuits across country
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Alice Springs mayor expects ‘double-edged sword’ curfew to be extended
Read More ‘We need to think about the long-term solutions’ to violence, says Matt Paterson Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The mayor of Alice Springs, Matt Paterson, says curfews are a “double-edged sword” that must not keep being used,…
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Police make huge Lego bust and recover more than $200,000 worth of stolen blocks
Read More Investigators say they witnessed sellers walking out of toy store with cash in hand and discovered more than 4,000 sets Investigators say they witnessed sellers walking out of toy store with cash in hand and discovered more than 4,000 sets
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Urgent Medical Device Recall Issued for Ventilator After Reported Serious Injury
Read More Baxter International Inc. issued an urgent medical device recall for Life2000 ventilators that have an attached battery charger dongle on Wednesday, after the company received a report of a serious injury. Baxter recalled the ventilators because of reports that the devices aren’t charging properly when the battery charger dongle is damaged, according to…
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Srebrenica massacre: ‘What happened should be known’
Read MoreVictims’ loved ones say “lies” are still being told, almost 30 years after 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed.Victims’ loved ones say “lies” are still being told, almost 30 years after 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed.
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Starmer meets Biden: Special relationship ‘stronger now than ever’
Read MoreThe UK’s new prime minister has met the US president for the first time on a trip to Washington DC.The UK’s new prime minister has met the US president for the first time on a trip to Washington DC.
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Father charged with three counts of murder after young children killed in Sydney house fire
Read More Man, 28, facing three domestic violence murder charges and five counts of attempted murder following weekend blaze at Lalor Park Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A father has been charged with murder and attempted murder after three…
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Fiji wrestles with need for outside help on security, at risk to its own sovereignty
Read More Pacific country must ‘maintain independence’ in security partnerships, military commander warns, amid spread of deals struck with other countries Mapped: the vast network of security deals spanning the Pacific, and what it means Leading military, police and political figures in Fiji have raised concerns about striking deals with other countries such as China…
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Vermont’s Peter Welch becomes first Democratic senator to publicly call for Biden to step down
Read More Vermont’s Peter Welch has become the first Democratic senator to call for Joe Biden to step down as the party’s presidential nominee, saying that the stakes “could not be higher.” Vermont’s Peter Welch has become the first Democratic senator to call for Joe Biden to step down as the party’s presidential nominee, saying…
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Nato vows ‘irreversible path’ to Ukraine membership
Read MoreMembers also set out plans for more military aid for the Ukrainian army, including F-16 fighter jets.Members also set out plans for more military aid for the Ukrainian army, including F-16 fighter jets.
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Sister of PhD student in ‘throuple’ believe he was killed out of jealousy as boyfriend remains on the run
Read More The body of Deundray Cottrell was found in a shed in Birmingham, Alabama on July 6 The body of Deundray Cottrell was found in a shed in Birmingham, Alabama on July 6
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Boeing plane that did a ‘Dutch roll’ mid-flight had been parked outside during a strong storm, investigators say
Read More After the incident in May, Southwest mechanics found ‘substantial’ damage in the aircraft’s tail, where the rudder is located After the incident in May, Southwest mechanics found ‘substantial’ damage in the aircraft’s tail, where the rudder is located
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House passes GOP bill to ban noncitizens from voting after Elon Musk suggests its opponents should be executed
Read More Voting rights group warn that the measure could end up suppressing eligible voters Voting rights group warn that the measure could end up suppressing eligible voters
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Attempt to hold Garland in inherent contempt of Congress fails with four Republicans joining Democrats
Read More An attempt to hold Merrick Garland in inherent contempt of Congress failed in the House of Representatives on Wednesday after four Republicans joined every Democrat to table the motion. An attempt to hold Merrick Garland in inherent contempt of Congress failed in the House of Representatives on Wednesday after four Republicans joined every…
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Biden says US and UK ‘best of allies in the whole world’ as he meets with Starmer at White House
Read More Starmer is in Washington for this year’s US-hosted NATO summit Starmer is in Washington for this year’s US-hosted NATO summit
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NHS patients raising safety concerns too often ‘fobbed off’, says commissioner
Read More Dr Henrietta Hughes said focus on budgets had led to substandard care and dismissal of legitimate fears From contaminated blood to birth trauma, how female NHS patients’ concerns are ignored NHS patients raising safety concerns are too often “gaslighted”, “fobbed off” or dismissed as “difficult women”, according to England’s patient safety commissioner, who…
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From contaminated blood to birth trauma, how female NHS patients’ concerns are ignored
Read More England’s patient safety commissioner says NHS patients raising concerns are dismissed as ‘difficult women’ NHS patients raising safety concerns too often ‘fobbed off’, says commissioner England’s patient safety commissioner, Henrietta Hughes, has warned that NHS patients raising concerns are too often “gaslighted”, “fobbed off” or dismissed as “difficult women”. “It shows a very…
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Top Democratic fundraiser Clooney calls on Biden to drop out
Read MoreHollywood star joins growing list of donors and senior Democrats questioning president’s fitness.Hollywood star joins growing list of donors and senior Democrats questioning president’s fitness.
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Man in leopard-print pajamas busted with gerbils down his pants after pet store break-in, cops say
Read More Matthew Pancake, 31, was charged with breaking and entering and vandalism after several stores were broken into on the westside of Columbus, Ohio Matthew Pancake, 31, was charged with breaking and entering and vandalism after several stores were broken into on the westside of Columbus, Ohio