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Oilfield slowdown exposes political volatility in Libya and beyond
Read More Apparent shutdown attempt shows potential for some leaders to use such threats to enforce personal agenda The political complexities of Libya’s oil industry were highlighted at the weekend when allies of the warlord Khalifa Haftar were said to have tried to shut down a Spanish-operated oilfield in reprisal for an arrest warrant issued…
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Unions welcome scrapping of Tories’ ‘spiteful’ minimum service law
Read More Senior figures praise repeal of law but privately unions want full workers’ rights overhaul implemented without delay Unions have welcomed the government’s move to formally scrap a “draconian” anti-strike law that would have ensured a minimum level of service during industrial action as the legislation had restricted workers’ rights. The deputy prime minister,…
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ECOWAS at 49: Successes in Regional Integration, Despite Emerging Challenges
Read More Read the full story, “ECOWAS at 49: Successes in Regional Integration, Despite Emerging Challenges”, on globalissues.org → Read the full story, “ECOWAS at 49: Successes in Regional Integration, Despite Emerging Challenges”, on globalissues.org →
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‘Hero’ father killed in crocodile attack
Read MoreDr David Hogbin was walking when a path gave way and he fell into water, before being taken by a crocodile.Dr David Hogbin was walking when a path gave way and he fell into water, before being taken by a crocodile.
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Tourist eaten by crocodile saved wife’s life before he died, she says
Read MoreDave Hogbin was killed by a crocodile after he fell from a steep bank into the Annan River in Queensland state, his family said.Dave Hogbin was killed by a crocodile after he fell from a steep bank into the Annan River in Queensland state, his family said.
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Virginia man charged with threatening to kill Kamala Harris
Read More Frank Carillo made 19 threatening comments about vice-president on rightwing platform Gettr, according to affidavit A Virginia man was charged with threatening to kill Kamala Harris. According to an affidavit in support of a criminal complaint, 66-year-old Frank Carillo, of Winchester, made 19 threatening comments about the vice-president and Democratic presidential nominee, using…
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With their nation under siege, Ukrainian athletes shine at Paris Olympics
Read More As the war drags on with Russia, Ukrainians are desperate for symbols of hope and normalcy. At the Paris Olympics, Ukrainian athletes are doing their part: winning gold to help buoy the country. (Image credit: Patrick Smith) As the war drags on with Russia, Ukrainians are desperate for symbols of hope and normalcy.…
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Lawyers urge Starmer to ensure safety of advice centres over far-right threat
Read More MPs also raise concerns after list of 60 immigration advice sites emerges on social media along with protest call Lawyers have called on the government to address serious concerns about their safety after it emerged far-right groups are planning to target immigration advice centres in the coming days. The Law Society and Immigration…
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Global markets jittery after sharp share price falls
Read MoreUK and European stock markets are subdued despite a rebound on Japan’s Nikkei index.UK and European stock markets are subdued despite a rebound on Japan’s Nikkei index.
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Criminal probe launched into Venezuela opposition leaders
Read MoreThe attorney general, a government ally, accuses María Corina Machado and Edmundo González of “incitement”.The attorney general, a government ally, accuses María Corina Machado and Edmundo González of “incitement”.
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UK reportedly suspends arms export licence applications for Israel ‘pending review’
Read More Government department denies policy change saying applications will be considered on ‘case by case basis’ Middle East crisis live – latest updates British civil servants appear to have suspended the processing of arms export licences for sales to Israel pending the completion of a wider government review into the issue. Exporters seeking arms…
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Beyond ‘stretch of imagination’ Brittany Higgins fundraising page part of conspiracy to damage Linda Reynolds, court told
Read More Communications between Higgins and sexual assault survivor advocate subpoenaed during defamation trial as Reynolds’ lawyer accuses former staffer of trying to ‘capture public opinion’ Communications between Brittany Higgins and sexual assault survivor advocate, Saxon Mullins, over a newly created page to fundraise for Higgins’ legal costs will be handed over to Linda Reynolds’…
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Google ran illegal monopoly, US judge rules | First Thing
Read More A US federal judge ruled that Google maintained a monopoly over search services and advertising. Plus: the cruise ship celebrating all things Creed Good morning. A federal judge ruled on Monday that Google violated antitrust laws as it built an internet search empire, maintaining a monopoly over search services and advertising. The ruling…
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Bangladesh’s president dissolves parliament as protesters stand firm
Read MoreMeanwhile, a key organizer of Bangladesh’s student protests has called for Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus to head an interim government.Meanwhile, a key organizer of Bangladesh’s student protests has called for Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus to head an interim government.
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Three men raped a woman in her apartment after she arranged Tinder date, court told
Read More The woman met a man through the dating app but three others allegedly turned up at her Sydney flat and assaulted her. They deny the charges Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A woman was concerned to find three men she did not know in her…
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Post falsely claims to show bread sold by foreign shop owners in South Africa
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Big UK banks need to do more to be ready for potential failure, says Bank of England
Read More BoE warns lenders including Barclays and Standard Chartered in effort to prevent social media-driven runs Business live – latest updates The Bank of England has told big UK banks including Barclays and Standard Chartered that they need to improve their preparations for a potential failure as it pushes banks to rapidly assess their…
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Domino’s Pizza promises more local deals as food costs fall
Read More Chain says it expects profit at lower end of market forecasts despite Euro 2024 driving sales Business live – latest updates Domino’s Pizza Group has become the latest fast-food company to promise cheaper prices through more promotions, saying it would pass on falling costs in coming months through more local deals. The pizza…
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US election live updates: Kamala Harris poised to announce her vice-presidential running mate
Read More Kamala Harris is deciding between Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota governor Tim Walz, it was reported on Monday Kamala Harris is set to announce her choice of a running mate today, before they appear together at an evening rally in Philadelphia to kick off a five-day tour of the swing states that…
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U.S. officials are increasingly worried about a wider war in the Middle East
Read More Is Israel prepared for a possible war with Hezbollah and Iran while fighting in Gaza? NPR’s Michel Martin talks with a former head of Israel’s Defense Intelligence Amos Yadlin. Is Israel prepared for a possible war with Hezbollah and Iran while fighting in Gaza? NPR’s Michel Martin talks with a former head of…
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Video shows 2022 landslide in India, not recent Ethiopian disaster
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‘Prison place waiting’ for far-right rioters, says justice minister
Read More Heidi Alexander says more than 500 extra places to be made available as violence continues Individuals causing disorder and rioting will have a “prison place waiting for them” the justice minister has said, as far-right violence continued in England and Northern Ireland for a seventh day. Police officers were attacked and injured in…
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Watch Trump’s response as YouTuber Adin Ross gifts him Cybertruck wrapped in photo from rally shooting
Read More Donald Trump declared “that is beautiful” as he was gifted a Telsa Cybertruck wrapped in a photograph from the shooting at his Butler rally. Donald Trump declared “that is beautiful” as he was gifted a Telsa Cybertruck wrapped in a photograph from the shooting at his Butler rally.
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UK riots live: Archbishop says rioters ‘defile the flag’ after violence continues for seventh night
Read More Police attacked in Plymouth and Belfast overnight as far-right riots continue across England and Northern Ireland The government has introduced more than 500 additional prison places in response to the far-right riots, the justice minister has said, and those causing disorder will have a “prison place waiting for them”. Nearly 400 arrests have…
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The integrity of the Venezuelan presidential election is under scrutiny
Read More NPR’s A Martinez talks to Jennie Lincoln, lead Venezuela expert at the Carter Center, about widespread protests against President Maduro’s claim that he won reelection. Thousands have been arrested. NPR’s A Martinez talks to Jennie Lincoln, lead Venezuela expert at the Carter Center, about widespread protests against President Maduro’s claim that he won…
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Morning news brief
Read More The stock marked suffers a sharp sell-off. Justice Department wins a historic victory against Google in an antitrust lawsuit. Tropical storm Debby is expected to dump significant amounts of rain. The stock marked suffers a sharp sell-off. Justice Department wins a historic victory against Google in an antitrust lawsuit. Tropical storm Debby is…
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Philip Ruddock accuses property developers of backing campaign to oust him as Hornsby mayor
Read More Former Howard government minister will lose mayorship after being beaten by Warren Waddell in preselection ballot Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Former federal Liberal minister Philip Ruddock has claimed property developers, supported by people within his own…
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Devastating impact of climate change captured in Swiss glacier photos 15 years apart
Read More Photos show how the Rhone glacier retreated significantly in 15 years Photos show how the Rhone glacier retreated significantly in 15 years
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Middle East crisis live: US personnel injured in attack on Iraq army base as region braces for fresh violence
Read More US secretary of defence Lloyd Austin said rocket strike marked a ‘dangerous escalation’ Palestinian officials say that four Palestinians were killed, including three teenagers, and another seven were wounded by Israeli fire during a military raid in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Health Ministry said on Tuesday that the raid was carried…
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Golfer leaps out of way as plane crashes onto golf course in California
Read More This is the moment a plane crashes into a California golf complex as a golfer practices on the green. This is the moment a plane crashes into a California golf complex as a golfer practices on the green.
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India steps up border security after Bangladesh crisis
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India steps up border security after Bangladesh crisis
Read MoreIndia shares a long border with Bangladesh and is worried that tensions could spill over into India.India shares a long border with Bangladesh and is worried that tensions could spill over into India.
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Iran’s ambassador to Australia given diplomatic rebuke after ‘abhorrent’ comments on Israel
Read More Anthony Albanese condemns antisemitic social media post by Ahmad Sadeghi as tensions grow in Middle East following death of Hamas’ political leader Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Iran’s ambassador to Australia has received a diplomatic rebuke after…
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At least five US personnel injured in rocket attack on Iraq military base
Read MoreTwo Katyusha rockets were fired at Ain al-Assad airbase. An Iraqi security source said they fell inside the base.Two Katyusha rockets were fired at Ain al-Assad airbase. An Iraqi security source said they fell inside the base.
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Chilean Fisherwomen Seek Visibility and Escape from Vulnerability
Read More PAREDONES, Chile, Aug 05 (IPS) – The number of organisations that bring together fisherwomen who seek to be recognised as workers, make their harsh reality visible and escape the vulnerability in which they live is growing in Chile. Read the full story, “Chilean Fisherwomen Seek Visibility and Escape from Vulnerability”, on globalissues.org →…