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Walz touts record and attacks Trump in first rally as VP pick
Read MoreMr Walz tells Philadelphia rally that Republican contenders in November’s election are “weird as hell”.Mr Walz tells Philadelphia rally that Republican contenders in November’s election are “weird as hell”.
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It’s a vibes election – and Harris has picked the perfect running mate for the job
Read More The replacement of Joe Biden at the top of the ticket has changed the energy in the room The replacement of Joe Biden at the top of the ticket has changed the energy in the room
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Thailand’s Move Forward Party faces potential dissolution as ruling looms
Read MoreThailand’s Constitutional Court is deciding whether to dissolve the party over its call for lese-majeste reform.Thailand’s Constitutional Court is deciding whether to dissolve the party over its call for lese-majeste reform.
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Victoria earthquake: 4.1 magnitude tremor strikes east of Melbourne
Read More Earthquake, which hit Woods Point, was felt by Victorians more than 100km away Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A magnitude 4.1 earthquake centred east of Melbourne early on Wednesday was felt by Victorians more than 100km away,…
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Kamala Harris introduces running mate Tim Walz at raucous Philadelphia rally
Read More Democratic nominee calls Walz ‘the kind of vice-president America deserves’ as pair vow to take fight to Donald Trump Kamala Harris introduced her running mate, Tim Walz as “the kind of vice-president America deserves,” at a raucous rally in Philadelphia that showcased Democratic unity and enthusiasm for the party’s presidential ticket ahead of…
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Tim Walz lands a zinger on Vance about that couch story – and attacks him for using Hillbilly Elegy to trash his own community
Read More The newly-selected Democratic vice presidential nominee made reference to Vance’s recent bashing online during Tuesday night’s rally in Pennsylvania The newly-selected Democratic vice presidential nominee made reference to Vance’s recent bashing online during Tuesday night’s rally in Pennsylvania
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Tim Walz’s best reactions to Kamala Harris’s speech
Read More Kamala Harris and her newly-appointed running mate Tim Walz took to the stage in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, in their first outing as a political pairing. Kamala Harris and her newly-appointed running mate Tim Walz took to the stage in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, in their first outing as a political pairing.
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Harris campaign pushes back on claims that Pennsylvania Governor was rejected for VP because of Jewish faith
Read More Representatives for Harris said that the claims were ‘ridiculous and offensive’ Representatives for Harris said that the claims were ‘ridiculous and offensive’
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What Potential Do Gender Bonds Have For Increasing Financing For Gender Equality?
Read More NEW YORK, Aug 06 (IPS) – Iceland’s gender bond last month caused great excitement in the capital markets community. While gender bonds have been increasing in popularity within the private sector, Iceland is the first country to issue a sovereign gender bond. Many in the development community are however asking, are gender bonds…
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California man fatally stabs coyote in home after it attacks pet chihuahua
Read More The coyote was killed after followed the chihuahua inside the Simi Valley home The coyote was killed after followed the chihuahua inside the Simi Valley home
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Joy and relief as South Africa manages to keep its lights on
Read MoreAfter experiencing regular power cuts for 17 years there are signs things are now working properly.After experiencing regular power cuts for 17 years there are signs things are now working properly.
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UK recovery ‘will accelerate and force Bank to keep interest rates higher for longer’
Read More Niesr forecasts raise doubts over chance of further cuts by Bank of England before end of year The UK’s economic recovery will accelerate over the next year, forcing the Bank of England to keep interest rates higher for longer, according to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (Niesr). Signalling that bets…
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Amit Elor becomes youngest U.S. wrestler to win Olympic gold
Read MoreAmit Elor’s dominance was very real to her opponents. She had a 31-2 advantage over four matches and was not scored upon in her final three contests.Amit Elor’s dominance was very real to her opponents. She had a 31-2 advantage over four matches and was not scored upon in her final three contests.
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Remembering Sandy Robertson, Who Helped Create Silicon Valley
Read More A couple of years after I started Salesforce, I was invited to a special dinner to celebrate a friend’s marriage. The location was the home of Sandy Robertson, a Silicon Valley legend. I was thrilled. I’d always wanted to meet Sandy. A native midwesterner who saw the tech revolution coming years before the…
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Australia news live: magnitude 4.1 earthquake in Victoria’s east; four foreign fishing vessels intercepted off WA
Read More Woods Point earthquake an ‘aftershock’ of 2021 earthquake, geologist says. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Wong endorses call from Blinken for de-escalation in Middle East The foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, said she endorsed Antony Blinken’s call for de-escalation in…
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UK urged to consider ban on artificial stone worktops over silicosis risk
Read More Leading medic calls for urgent action to protect those who cut the material after rise in cases of the incurable disease The government should consider a ban on artificial stone worktops after a rise in cases of an incurable disease linked to their manufacture, experts have said. One leading medic has called for…
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New Georgia rules let local boards withhold election certification
Read More State board of elections passes measure proposed by Fulton board appointee who refused to certify presidential primary Georgia’s state board of elections adopted new rules for local elections boards that permit them to withhold the certification of a vote in the face of unspecified discrepancies – a Republican-led move that could cause uncertainty…
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Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz take the stage at packed Philadelphia rally
Read More The Democratic presidential ticket makes its debut in Philadelphia The Democratic presidential ticket makes its debut in Philadelphia
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G20 Leaders Must Listen To Their People and Agree To Tax the Ultra-Rich
Read More NEW DELHI, Aug 06 (IPS) – Amitabh Behar is Executive Director of Oxfam internationalWe are living in a world of multiple crises of inequality, climate breakdown and conflict. Billions of people globally are facing huge hardship. Whole governments, too, are virtually bankrupt, with extremely high debt levels forcing them to implement brutal and…
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A judge has branded Google a monopolist, but AI may bring about quicker change in internet search
Read MoreA federal judge has branded Google as a ruthless monopolist bent on suffocating it competitorsA federal judge has branded Google as a ruthless monopolist bent on suffocating it competitors
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Teacher, coach and family man: Tim Walz is the Midwest dad courting the White House
Read More From high school halls to Capitol Hill and the Minnesota governor’s mansion, Nebraska native Tim Walz has been weaving a political path tinged with schoolteacher sensibilities since 2006 – and the next stop could be the White House. His family life has figured prominently through all of it, writes Sheila Flynn From high…
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Tim Walz: charismatic running mate to help Harris make case against Trump
Read More The Minnesota governor is popular and experienced, and Democrats from across the spectrum appear enthused As Democrats weathered the upheaval caused by Joe Biden’s decision to end his re-election campaign and hand the reins to his vice-president, Kamala Harris, a party stalwart piped up with a suggestion: start calling Donald Trump “weird”. The…
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The day after in Dhaka
Read MoreBangladesh city’s streets, under care of civilian traffic cops and property guards, tell story of overnight destruction.Bangladesh city’s streets, under care of civilian traffic cops and property guards, tell story of overnight destruction.
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Democrats react to Tim Walz as VP pick: ‘I don’t know’
Read More Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota governor Tim Walz to be her running mate for the 2024 General Election. Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota governor Tim Walz to be her running mate for the 2024 General Election.
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Bangladesh parliament dissolved after prime minister flees to India
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American Cole Hocker stuns with Olympic gold in men’s 1,500 meters
Read MoreAmerican Cole Hocker pulled the upset of the Olympics on Tuesday night, outracing both favorites Jakob Ingebrigsten and Josh Kerr to the finish line in the 1,500 meters.American Cole Hocker pulled the upset of the Olympics on Tuesday night, outracing both favorites Jakob Ingebrigsten and Josh Kerr to the finish line in the 1,500…
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Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new overall leader
Read MoreHamas has named Yahya Sinwar as its new political chief, replacing Ismail Haniyeh who was killed last week.Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as its new political chief, replacing Ismail Haniyeh who was killed last week.
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Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, architect of 7 October attack, as new leader
Read More Announcement comes after former Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in bombing attack last week Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as the new head of its political bureau, elevating the hardline militant to the group’s top post after the assassination in Teheran of its previous political leader. Sinwar’s appointment was announced in a…
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Pakistani national with ties to Iran indicted for alleged murder-for-hire plot to kill Trump
Read More Asif Merchant tried to hire ‘hit men’ to take out government officials, according to federal prosecutors Asif Merchant tried to hire ‘hit men’ to take out government officials, according to federal prosecutors
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Pakistani national with ties to Iran indicted for alleged murder-for-hire plot to kill Trump
Read More Asif Merchant tried to hire ‘hit men’ to take out government officials, according to federal prosecutors Asif Merchant tried to hire ‘hit men’ to take out government officials, according to federal prosecutors
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Teachers fired for dressing up as Border Patrol agents at school ‘cantina’ event
Read More ‘I am appalled by the images shared by educated professionals, but I am more disappointed that someone thought that this tasteless display was representative of Mexican culture,’ said local Democratic party chair ‘I am appalled by the images shared by educated professionals, but I am more disappointed that someone thought that this tasteless…
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Teachers fired for dressing up as Border Patrol agents at school ‘cantina’ event
Read More ‘I am appalled by the images shared by educated professionals, but I am more disappointed that someone thought that this tasteless display was representative of Mexican culture,’ said local Democratic party chair ‘I am appalled by the images shared by educated professionals, but I am more disappointed that someone thought that this tasteless…
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Musk declares ‘war’ on advertisers as X sues ad alliance, companies
Read MoreIn its lawsuit, X said an advertisers alliance conspired to withhold ‘billions of dollars’ in ad revenue from it.In its lawsuit, X said an advertisers alliance conspired to withhold ‘billions of dollars’ in ad revenue from it.
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Musk declares ‘war’ on advertisers as X sues ad alliance, companies
Read MoreIn its lawsuit, X said an advertisers alliance conspired to withhold ‘billions of dollars’ in ad revenue from it.In its lawsuit, X said an advertisers alliance conspired to withhold ‘billions of dollars’ in ad revenue from it.
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Hamas names Oct. 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar as its new top leader
Read More Hamas says it has chosen its local leader in Gaza to take over as the Palestinian militant group’s new top political leader worldwide, following last week’s assassination of the previous leader in Iran. (Image credit: Adel Hana) Hamas says it has chosen its local leader in Gaza to take over as the Palestinian…