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‘It felt like bad news after bad news’: why record numbers are leaving New Zealand
Read More Many young people are lured by hopes of better opportunities in Australia as experts worry a soft economy means departing Kiwis may not come back When New Zealand opened its borders after the pandemic, the departures began immediately. For Kirsty Frame, then a 24-year-old journalist for the country’s national broadcaster in Wellington, the…
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Trump Ally Steve Bannon Loses Appeal to Stay Out of Prison While Fighting Conviction
Read More WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court panel on Thursday rejected longtime Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon’s bid to stay out of prison while he fights his conviction for defying a subpoena from the House committee that investigated the U.S. Capitol attack. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Bannon is supposed to report to prison by July 1…
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NATO ‘moving into Asia’ – Putin
Read More The Russian president has called for a “reliable security architecture” in the region The US-led military bloc is increasingly shifting its focus on the Asia-Pacific, creating security threats not only to all countries in the region, but Russia as well, President Vladimir Putin said in Vietnam a day after signing a strategic partnership…
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South Korea Considers Arming Ukraine in Response to North Korea-Russia Pact
Read More SEOUL — South Korea said Thursday that it would consider sending arms to Ukraine, a major policy change that was suggested after Russia and North Korea rattled the region and beyond by signing a pact to come to each other’s defense in the event of war. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The comments from a senior…
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‘Push through the painful bit’: record 3,000 people take nude Dark Mofo swim in Derwent
Read More It’s really hard when the water reaches your waist, says Bec Trollip, who swam in the chilly Hobart river to mark the winter solstice Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Double up on your socks, leave your shoes…
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Trump says he would give green cards to foreign graduates of US colleges
Read MoreRepublican contender known for his hardline stance on immigration says graduates should be able to stay in the country.Republican contender known for his hardline stance on immigration says graduates should be able to stay in the country.
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Gold bars and Sen. Bob Menendez’s curiosity about their price takes central role at bribery trial
Read MoreProsecutors have shown jurors at Sen. Bob Menendez’s trial multiple instances when he researched the value of gold as he tried to help a New Jersey businessman who authorities say bribed him with gold and cashProsecutors have shown jurors at Sen. Bob Menendez’s trial multiple instances when he researched the value of gold as…
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China’s EV Makers Got $231 Billion Aid Over 15 Years, Study Says
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Trump campaign gets $50m boost from single donor
Read MoreUS media reports the donation was sent the day after Trump was convicted in his New York hush-money trial.US media reports the donation was sent the day after Trump was convicted in his New York hush-money trial.
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Charges dropped for Columbia students arrested at pro-Palestinian protests
Read More Manhattan prosecutors decline to pursue charges against dozens of students who occupied building in April protest Dozens of pro-Palestinian student protesters arrested in April after occupying and barricading a building at Columbia University in New York City have had all criminal charges against them dropped, Manhattan prosecutors said at a court hearing. The…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 847
Read MoreAs the war enters its 847th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 847th day, these are the main developments.
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Ohio landlord to pay almost $200,000 for sexually harassing female tenants
Read More Joseph Pedaline was alleged to have subjected multiple female tenants to unwelcome sexual comments, entered their homes without consent, and touched them without consent Joseph Pedaline was alleged to have subjected multiple female tenants to unwelcome sexual comments, entered their homes without consent, and touched them without consent
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70,000 lounge chairs recalled due to finger amputation risk
Read More The Cinmar chairs, costing between $600 and $1,400, were available between February 2014 through December 2023 The Cinmar chairs, costing between $600 and $1,400, were available between February 2014 through December 2023
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580,000 Glass Coffee Mugs Recalled After Dozens of Customers Report Burns
Read More New York — Some 580,000 glass coffee mugs are being recalled across the U.S. after dozens of burn and laceration injuries were reported by consumers. According to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the now-recalled JoyJolt-branded “Declan Single Wall Glass Coffee Mugs” can crack or break when filled with hot liquids.…
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White House perplexed by Netanyahu claims that U.S. is withholding weapons
Read MoreThe Biden administration paused a delivery of 2,000-pound bombs, but says weapons continue to flow to Israel.The Biden administration paused a delivery of 2,000-pound bombs, but says weapons continue to flow to Israel.
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Trump Proposes Green Cards for Foreign Grads of U.S. Colleges
Read More Miami — Former President Donald Trump said in an interview posted on Thursday he wants to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges, a sharp departure from the anti-immigrant rhetoric he typically uses on the campaign trail. Trump was asked about plans for companies to be able to…
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Alvin Bragg gets more than 100 threats in the three weeks after Trump’s conviction – more than all of 2023
Read More Manhattan DA faced threats throughout prosecution of Trump which saw former president convicted of 34 felony charges related to hush money payments Manhattan DA faced threats throughout prosecution of Trump which saw former president convicted of 34 felony charges related to hush money payments
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Archeologists find “oldest wine ever discovered,” report says
Read MoreArcheologists have found an urn of wine that is more than 2,000 years old, making it the oldest wine ever discovered.Archeologists have found an urn of wine that is more than 2,000 years old, making it the oldest wine ever discovered.
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North Korea building border ‘wall’, satellite images reveal
Read MoreNorth Korea is building sections of what appears to be a wall in several places near its border with South Korea, new satellite images show.North Korea is building sections of what appears to be a wall in several places near its border with South Korea, new satellite images show.
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Chimpanzees ‘self-medicate’ with healing plants
Read MoreWild chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to eat when they are sick or injured, a study says.Wild chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to eat when they are sick or injured, a study says.
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Cruise ship rescues 68 migrants adrift in Atlantic
Read MoreA cruise ship rescued 68 people adrift in a fishing boat off the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, the cruise operator, Oceania Cruises, said Thursday.A cruise ship rescued 68 people adrift in a fishing boat off the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, the cruise operator, Oceania Cruises, said Thursday.
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Serial burglar who posed as a DoorDash delivery driver is nabbed by California cops
Read More ‘It allows him to wander around the area, check his phone. If anyone challenges him, he’s there to do a DoorDash delivery,’ police say ‘It allows him to wander around the area, check his phone. If anyone challenges him, he’s there to do a DoorDash delivery,’ police say
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US bans Kaspersky software for alleged Russian links
Read MoreGovernment says Moscow’s influence over the company was found to pose a significant risk to US infrastructure.Government says Moscow’s influence over the company was found to pose a significant risk to US infrastructure.
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Donald Sutherland Was an Actor of Everyday Profundity
Read More The Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, who died on June 20 at age 88, appeared in so many films over his long career—and was so terrific even in films that barely deserved him—that it’s impossible to come up with a definitive Sutherland performance. He could be unnervingly menacing one minute, only to catch you…
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Unveiling the Dark Matter of Food, Diets and Biodiversity
Read More Jun 20 (IPS) – This year, bee pollen has become a trendy superfood thanks to a wide range of potential benefits. Last year, sea moss led the superfood trends. Before that, it was turmeric. Read the full story, “Unveiling the Dark Matter of Food, Diets and Biodiversity”, on globalissues.org → Jun 20 (IPS)…
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Young men trapped between war and conscription in Myanmar’s Rakhine
Read MoreRohingya and ethnic Rakhine see dreams of education and work disappear as conflict escalates in long-troubled state.Rohingya and ethnic Rakhine see dreams of education and work disappear as conflict escalates in long-troubled state.
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‘Pharma Bro’ or Barron? Debate on brains behind Donald Trump crypto coin rages
Read More Trump campaign has been aggressively courting cryptocurrency industry in recent days ahead of November election Trump campaign has been aggressively courting cryptocurrency industry in recent days ahead of November election
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Man hospitalized after being hit by a rollercoaster at Ohio theme park
Read More The man was hit at ‘68 mph’ by Banshee rollercoaster, according to officials The man was hit at ‘68 mph’ by Banshee rollercoaster, according to officials
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Louisiana gov fails to notice girl fainting behind him as he signs bill requiring Ten Commandments in schools
Read More Louisiana’s public school classrooms now required to display the Ten Commandments Louisiana’s public school classrooms now required to display the Ten Commandments
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Attack on army base fuels Burkina Faso mutiny rumours
Read MoreA deadly attack in the north has snowballed into speculation soldiers tried to usurp Capt Traoré.A deadly attack in the north has snowballed into speculation soldiers tried to usurp Capt Traoré.
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American Airlines CEO Says Removal of Black Passengers From Flight Was ‘Unacceptable’
Read More Dallas — American Airlines put an unspecified number of employees on leave for their involvement in an incident in which several Black passengers were removed from a flight in Phoenix, allegedly over a complaint about body odor. American CEO Robert Isom wrote in a note to staff that the incident was unacceptable. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] “I…
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Pregnant women should be tested for diabetes far earlier, study suggests
Read More Women should be tested for gestational diabetes before 14 weeks, say academics Pregnant women should be tested for diabetes much earlier than the current practice of doing so between 24 and 28 weeks, according to research. Gestational diabetes, a form of the condition that only develops in pregnancy, affects thousands of women in…
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Tense wait in tight Virginia primary for House Republican who crossed Trump
Read More Incumbent Bob Good, chair of far-right Freedom Caucus, appeals for patience as votes counted in congressional race The conservative US representative Bob Good is asking for “patience from the people of Virginia’s fifth district over the coming weeks” as he hopes the final ballot count from Tuesday’s primary will allow him to fend…
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Trump’s media company suffers another huge slump as share price falls nearly 15%
Read More This drop comes after the business lost $327m in their first quarter as a publicly-traded company This drop comes after the business lost $327m in their first quarter as a publicly-traded company
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Putin’s visit to Vietnam: From historical friendship to future plans
Read More The Russian president has met with his counterpart in Hanoi following his historic trip to Pyongyang Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited Vietnam, heading a top-level delegation and signing a dozen strategic partnership and cooperation agreements. The trip followed on the heels of the Russian president’s state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic…