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Read More KARACHI, Pakistan, Aug 09 (IPS) – The over 20 million residents of Pakistan’s port city of Karachi, in Sindh province in particular, have been experiencing brutal heat since May. But they are not the only ones bearing the brunt of high temperatures and humidity. Read the full story, “Small Farmers Feeling Climate Change…

Read More EXCLUSIVE: The palatial estate reeked of urine and excrement, according to a demand letter obtained by The Independent EXCLUSIVE: The palatial estate reeked of urine and excrement, according to a demand letter obtained by The Independent

Read MoreThe Japan Meteorological Agency’s first “megaquake advisory” sparked public unease and prompted local authorities to begin introducing precautionary measures.The Japan Meteorological Agency’s first “megaquake advisory” sparked public unease and prompted local authorities to begin introducing precautionary measures.

Read More One of the men behind the music at the Olympic breaking competition in Paris, which begins at Place de la Concorde on Friday with the women’s event, wants to settle a debate that has percolated ever since breaking’s inclusion in the Paris Summer Olympics was announced in late 2020. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] What you’re…

Read More Miscarriage of justice victims say money taken from compensation payouts is additional punishment A government minister has ruled out reimbursing some victims of miscarriages of justice after living expenses for the time they spent in prison were deducted from their compensation payments. Last year, the then justice secretary, Alex Chalk, scrapped the policy…

Read More The Five host Jesse Watters insisted that former Tennessee representative Harold Ford Jr sport a cap with the fundraising group’s logo, leaving him squirming in his seat The Five host Jesse Watters insisted that former Tennessee representative Harold Ford Jr sport a cap with the fundraising group’s logo, leaving him squirming in his…

Read More Democrat is ahead of Republican by 2.1 points in FiveThirtyEight’s poll as two agree to 10 September debate Ahead of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s visit to Nevada and Arizona today, the duo’s campaign announced that Harris and Walz will highlight reproductive rights and border policies during their visit. In a statement released…

Read More The rapper was arrested for an incident involving a hotel security guard while he is in the city for the Olympics Rapper Travis Scott was arrested at a Paris hotel after an altercation with a security guard, French prosecutors said Friday. The arrest occurred after police were called to the Georges V hotel…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Aug 09 (IPS) – This year’s Equator Prize winners are the antidote we need in a world of crisis. Earlier this year, the World Economic Forum released its annual Risk Report. The key findings highlighted the inescapable trend over the past decade that we are facing a global polycrisis, in which…

Read MoreNew artifacts have been found on the legendary Spanish galleon San Jose, with the wreckage believed to be holding treasures worth billions of dollars.New artifacts have been found on the legendary Spanish galleon San Jose, with the wreckage believed to be holding treasures worth billions of dollars.

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Read More PARIS — Rapper Travis Scott was arrested at a Paris hotel after an altercation with a security guard, French prosecutors said Friday. The arrest occurred after police were called to the Georges V hotel early Friday to arrest a man “nicknamed Travis Scott for violence against a security guard,” according to a statement…

Read More Longtime North Dakota state senator Ray Holmberg used public funding to pay for some of the trips to Europe Longtime North Dakota state senator Ray Holmberg used public funding to pay for some of the trips to Europe

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Read More Outlet, which was hit with order during Rodrigo Duterte administration, hails ruling after ‘eight years of harassment’ A court in the Philippines has voided a shutdown order that was issued against Rappler, an independent news outlet known for its scrutiny of the former president Rodrigo Duterte. Rappler, which was co-founded by the Nobel…

Read More Video on social media shows long lines of Russia civilians driving out of villages to escape the fighting. Some plead for help from Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying they fear for their lives. (Image credit: Alexei Smirnov) Video on social media shows long lines of Russia civilians driving out of villages to escape…

Read More Anti-immigration group plans to meet outside city hall on Friday, half an hour after anti-racism rally scheduled UK riots live – latest updates Police in Northern Ireland are bracing for potential fresh clashes in Belfast as rival groups are due to gather outside the city hall. A police spokesperson promised on Friday a…

Read MoreBiodiversity preservation in conservation areas does not require the forced relocation of Indigenous communities.Biodiversity preservation in conservation areas does not require the forced relocation of Indigenous communities.

Read MoreMehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with Victor Gao on China’s geopolitical ambitions and its crackdown on dissent.Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with Victor Gao on China’s geopolitical ambitions and its crackdown on dissent.

Read MoreManuel Chang is found guilty of $2bn “tuna bond” conspiracy that triggered economic crisis in Mozambique.Manuel Chang is found guilty of $2bn “tuna bond” conspiracy that triggered economic crisis in Mozambique.

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Read More During the lie-filled briefing, Trump made a series of false and wild claims – with one in particular raising eyebrows: his boast he has drawn in crowds comparable to MLK Jr During the lie-filled briefing, Trump made a series of false and wild claims – with one in particular raising eyebrows: his boast…

Read MoreAustrian officials say the suspect wanted to kill “a large crowd of people” in a suicide attack.Austrian officials say the suspect wanted to kill “a large crowd of people” in a suicide attack.

Read MoreAn anchor and glass bottles are among the treasures found in the “unprecedented” haul, researchers say.An anchor and glass bottles are among the treasures found in the “unprecedented” haul, researchers say.

Read MoreA surprise Ukrainian offensive in Russia’s western Kursk region is now in its fourth day.A surprise Ukrainian offensive in Russia’s western Kursk region is now in its fourth day.

Read MoreA third teenager has been arrested in connection with a foiled attack on now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, Austria’s interior minister says.A third teenager has been arrested in connection with a foiled attack on now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, Austria’s interior minister says.

Read More The French capital has tried to improve accessibility for people with disabilities ahead of the Olympics and Paralympics. Challenges remain, however, particularly in the underground Metro system. (Image credit: Tom Nouvian) The French capital has tried to improve accessibility for people with disabilities ahead of the Olympics and Paralympics. Challenges remain, however, particularly…

Read More Democratic presidential ticket’s debut tour stopped in Michigan. Friday marks ten years since the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. The U.S. had a good showing in track and field on Thursday. Democratic presidential ticket’s debut tour stopped in Michigan. Friday marks ten years since the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson,…

Read More Bacteria and fungi are evolving to eat plastic but their impact will likely be limited to specific applications, researchers say Bacteria and fungi are evolving to eat plastic but their impact will likely be limited to specific applications, researchers say

Read More Nick Thomas-Symonds says politicians should not encourage peaceful protests as police forces are stretched after days of violent far-right disorder Zarah Sultana, the MP for Coventry South, writes for the Guardian today, arguing that the enemy of the working class travels by private jet, not migrant dinghy: The fuse may have been set…

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Read More As private investors circle, Transport Workers Union urges federal government to take equity stake in airline to secure at-risk jobs and shore up routes Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A large number of potential buyers have expressed…

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Read MoreThe Congolese government in March had lifted a moratorium on the death penalty that was in place since 2003.The Congolese government in March had lifted a moratorium on the death penalty that was in place since 2003.