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Serbian court approves extradition of anti-Lukashenko activist to Belarus
Read More Andrei Gnyot says he fears for his life after organising alliance of athletes to oppose country’s dictator in 2020 A court in Serbia has ruled that a Belarusian activist who was instrumental in organising an alliance of athletes in opposition to the country’s dictator, Alexander Lukashenko, can be extradited to Belarus. Rights advocates…
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European lynx species rebounds from brink of extinction
Read MoreIn 2001, there were only 62 mature Iberian lynx on the Iberian Peninsula.In 2001, there were only 62 mature Iberian lynx on the Iberian Peninsula.
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Texas and Mexico Hit by Tropical Storm Alberto as Three Deaths Are Reported
Read More TAMPICO, Mexico — Tropical storm Alberto rumbled toward northeast Mexico early Thursday as the first named storm of the season, carrying heavy rains that left three people dead but also brought hope to a region suffering under a prolonged, severe drought. Mexican authorities downplayed the risk posed by Alberto and instead pinned their…
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Spanish police arrest 10 after discovery of ‘highly sophisticated’ meth lab
Read More Mobile facility found near Barcelona capable of producing 10kg of drug a day, say police, who seized 70kg Spanish police have arrested 10 people and seized 70kg of methamphetamine after discovering a “highly sophisticated” synthetic drug laboratory capable of producing up to 10kg of meth a day. The Guardia Civil operation – named…
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Bank of England keeps interest rates on hold at 5.25%
Read More Seventh consecutive freeze comes despite fall in rate of inflation to 2% target last month Business live – latest updates The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25%, marking the seventh consecutive time the central bank has left the cost of borrowing unchanged. Dashing Rishi Sunak’s hopes of a pre-election cut…
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US astronauts stuck in space
Read More NASA’s Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will have to spend another week aboard the ISS as experts struggle to fix their spacecraft Two NASA astronauts are stranded aboard the International Space Station as their spacecraft, a Boeing Starliner, continues to experience technical difficulties. The two scientists, who traveled to the station on June…
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EU envoys agree on more Russia sanctions. LNG imports are among the targets.
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Peruvian soldiers found guilty of rapes committed during civil war in historic verdict
Read More ‘Landmark’ case is first to deal with use of sexual violence in state’s conflict with Shining Path rebels four decades ago Ten soldiers have been found guilty at a court in Lima of crimes against humanity for rapes committed four decades ago during Peru’s civil war. In what is being hailed as a…
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UK Labour Party ditches candidate for sharing RT content in 2018
Read More The shadow chancellor says a party member was kicked out for “not sharing our values” The UK Labour Party has suspended one of its parliamentary candidates just two weeks before the general election, after senior members were made aware of his apparent sharing of RT content, six years ago, on his social media.…
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Why is Russia’s Putin visiting Vietnam after North Korea?
Read MoreVietnam is a rising nation the West wants closer ties with. The visit is a signal from Russia that Putin isn’t isolated.Vietnam is a rising nation the West wants closer ties with. The visit is a signal from Russia that Putin isn’t isolated.
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Government Debt Is Symptom, Not Cause
Read More DAKAR and KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 20 (IPS) – Developing country governments are being blamed for irresponsibly borrowing too much. The resulting debt stress has blocked investments and growth in this unequal and unfair world economic order. Read the full story, “Government Debt Is Symptom, Not Cause”, on globalissues.org → DAKAR and KUALA LUMPUR,…
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Russia wages a scorched-earth war in Ukraine with retrofitted bombs and new airstrips
Read More Russia has accelerated its destruction of Ukraine’s front-line cities in 2024 to a scale previously unseen in the war using glide bombs and an expanding network of airstrips just across the border. (Image credit: Andrii Marienko) Russia has accelerated its destruction of Ukraine’s front-line cities in 2024 to a scale previously unseen in…
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First Thing: Washington Post publisher allegedly advised Boris Johnson to ‘clean up’ phone amid Covid scandal
Read More Sources’ claims suggest Will Lewis’s advice to British PM contradicted instructions to staff. Plus, East Palestine crash chemicals spread to 16 states Good morning. Will Lewis, the Washington Post publisher, advised the then UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, and senior officials at 10 Downing Street to “clean up” their phones in the midst…
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South Africa MP suspended for racist language
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South Africa MP suspended for racist language
Read MoreA video of the DA MP resurfaced on social media after he was seen using racial slurs.A video of the DA MP resurfaced on social media after he was seen using racial slurs.
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Post Office accidentally leaks names and addresses of wrongfully convicted operators
Read More Company refers itself to data watchdog after publishing personal details of 555 people involved in Horizon IT lawsuit The Post Office has launched an “urgent” investigation and referred itself to the UK’s data watchdog after it accidentally published the names and addresses of hundreds of post office operators on its corporate website. The…
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Indian farm worker in Italy ‘left to die on road’ with severed arm
Read More Trade unionist calls for crackdown on ‘barbaric exploitation’ after death of Satnam Singh, 31, in Latina A trade unionist has called for a crackdown against “barbaric exploitation” after an Indian farm labourer died after allegedly being left on a road by his employer following an accident that severed his arm. Satnam Singh, 31,…
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As Putin visits, Vietnam says will boost ties with Russia for global peace
Read MoreRussian president says strengthening strategic partnership with Vietnam is one of his country’s priorities.Russian president says strengthening strategic partnership with Vietnam is one of his country’s priorities.
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Still time for Tories to stage comeback, says Michael Gove
Read More Minister’s claim comes as new opinion polls suggest party is heading for historic defeat on 4 July UK election live – latest updates Michael Gove has suggested there is still time for the Conservatives to stage a late comeback and win the election, claiming: “We’re not in ‘Fergie time’ yet.” It came as…
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No party deserves the feminist vote in the UK election
Read MoreAmid the culture war on gender, those of us who prioritise women’s rights and safety are left without a political home.Amid the culture war on gender, those of us who prioritise women’s rights and safety are left without a political home.
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NatWest to take on most of Sainsbury’s Bank
Read More Deal comes after retailer’s strategic review concluded banking operations could distract from core grocery arm Business live – latest updates NatWest has struck a deal to buy most of Sainsbury’s banking business, adding 1m customer accounts in the latest wave of consolidation in the sector. The lender is to take on the bulk…
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Israeli military spokesman’s Hamas defeat remarks widen rift with Netanyahu
Read MoreDaniel Hagari says identifying defeat of Hamas as end goal of Gaza war means ‘throwing sand in people’s eyes’.Daniel Hagari says identifying defeat of Hamas as end goal of Gaza war means ‘throwing sand in people’s eyes’.
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Israel and Lebanese militia Hezbollah are ratcheting up the firepower on the border
Read More The Israeli military says it is approved an offensive in Lebanon if diplomatic efforts fail to stop the conflict that’s contained, for the most part, in Israel’s north and Lebanon’s south for now. The Israeli military says it is approved an offensive in Lebanon if diplomatic efforts fail to stop the conflict that’s…
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French first lady transgender libel case goes to trial
Read More Courts previously ruled Brigitte Macron had no cause for an invasion of privacy or violation of public image prosecution Two women have gone on trial for defamation in France after claiming that President Emmauel Macron’s wife, Brigitte, was a man once named “Jean-Michel,” France24 reported on Thursday. Amandine Roy, a self-proclaimed spiritual medium,…
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Russian Attacks Target Ukraine’s Power Grid
Read More Russia destroyed and damaged Ukrainian energy facilities overnight as President Vladimir Putin’s forces continue attacks to disrupt the country’s power system. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Russia targeted the central Dnipropetrovsk and Vinnytsia regions, as well as the Kyiv region and part of the Donetsk region in the east, the Energy Ministry said in a post…
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Activists spray planes with paint at UK airfield where Taylor Swift jet landed
Read More Two Just Stop Oil activists broke into private airfield at Stansted airport on Thursday before targeting jets Just Stop Oil activists have sprayed orange paint over private jets at Stansted airport on the airfield where Taylor Swift’s plane is stationed, the environmental group has said. Two activists, Jennifer Kowalski, 28, a former sustainability…
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Kim presents Putin with rare dogs
Read More The two leaders exchanged gifts during their meeting in Pyongyang on Wednesday, including a Russian-made limousine North Korean leader Kim Jong-un presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a pair of rare Korean dogs on Wednesday, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) has reported. The two heads of state exchanged various gifts during talks…
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Israel-Gaza war live: Netanyahu rebukes IDF after army spokesperson warns that Hamas cannot be eliminated
Read More Prime minister’s office says the IDF is committed to the defeat of Hamas, after Daniel Hagari said Hamas is an ‘ideology’ See all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war The US military’s on-again, off-again floating pier in Gaza is expected to resume operations on Thursday to unload sorely needed humanitarian aid for Palestinians,…
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Putin arrives in Vietnam for visit criticised by US
Read MorePutin’s Vietnam trip is being interpreted as displaying the support Russia still enjoys in the region.Putin’s Vietnam trip is being interpreted as displaying the support Russia still enjoys in the region.
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Summer solstice 2024: Is it going to get even hotter now?
Read MoreWhile Thursday marks the longest day of the year in Northern Hemisphere, it will not necessarily be the hottest.While Thursday marks the longest day of the year in Northern Hemisphere, it will not necessarily be the hottest.
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Tropical Storm Alberto blamed for several deaths as it nears Texas and Mexico
Read MoreTropical Storm Alberto headed toward northeast Mexico with heavy rains that left several people dead but also brought hope to a region suffering under a prolonged, severe drought.Tropical Storm Alberto headed toward northeast Mexico with heavy rains that left several people dead but also brought hope to a region suffering under a prolonged, severe…
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‘This is monumental’: Australia takes first step to world heritage nomination for parts of Cape York
Read More ‘We want this to be on the bucket list of visitors from around the world because it is so special globally,’ environment minister says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia has taken the first steps to nominating…
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Families of Boeing crash victims ask for $24bn fine for ‘deadliest corporate crime in US history’
Read More Boeing CEO apologises to families as he asserts company’s commitment to future aircraft safety Boeing CEO apologises to families as he asserts company’s commitment to future aircraft safety
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Afghanistan vs India – T20 World Cup 2024: Teams, weather, toss, Kohli form
Read MoreIndia will be wary of the Afghan bowling attack and not take them ‘lightly’ in their Super Eight match in Barbados.India will be wary of the Afghan bowling attack and not take them ‘lightly’ in their Super Eight match in Barbados.
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China changed village names ‘to erase Uyghur culture’
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