UK & WORLD NEWS
- Bangladesh’s government raids opposition HQ and asks universities to close after 6 die in protests
Authorities in Bangladesh urged all universities to close after at least six people died in violent protests over the allocation of government jobs and police […]
- China's Communist Party charts technology- and security-focused development for reviving the economy
In a year of major elections setting the course of many countries for years to come, China’s ruling Communist Party is holding top-level meetings in Beijing […]
- Trumpets, tiaras and tradition on display as King Charles III presides over opening of Parliament
King Charles III has arrived at Britain's Parliament to preside over the State Opening
- UK's new Labour government sets out plans to 'take the brakes off' the economy
Britain’s new Labour Party government says it will calm the country’s febrile politics and ease its cost-of-living crisis
- EC didn't provide enough information about COVID-19 vaccine deals: EU court
The EU general court says the European Commission did not allow the public enough access to information about COVID-19 vaccine purchase agreements it secured […]
- Cyanide found in the blood of Vietnamese and Americans found dead in a Bangkok hotel
Initial autopsy results showed traces of cyanide in the blood of six people who were found dead in a room at a central Bangkok luxury hotel
- Iran rejects accusations it was involved in plots to assassinate Trump
Iran has rejected accusations regarding plots to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump, while citing legal action for the 2020 assassination of a […]
- Mammograms have pros and cons for people in their 40s. Women can handle the nuance
Guidelines for when women should start getting mammograms have changing. A new study makes the case for explaining to women the risks and benefits of screening […]
- GOP vows to make America safe again. Statistics contradict their growing crime claims
At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Tuesday night, Republicans promised to “make America safe once again.” They say crime is up nationwide. […]
- In king’s speech, UK’s Labour government says it will turn the page on cost-of-living crisis and boost economy
In king’s speech, UK’s Labour government says it will turn the page on cost-of-living crisis and boost economy
- Mpox did not fade away. Africa faces two alarming outbreaks --- and lacks vaccines
The Global North has moved on from the mpox scare of 2022. The Global South is seeing outbreaks — and lacks the tools to address stem the virus.
- Bank of England faces dilemma after potential Taylor Swift upside impact on UK inflation
Inflation in the U.K. held steady at the Bank of England’s target rate of 2% in June
- Interpol arrests 300 people in a global crackdown on West African crime groups across 5 continents
Interpol has announced the outcome of a global operation targeting West African organized crime groups across five continents in 21 countries
- Shiite Muslims in Lebanon and Iraq commemorate Ashoura, marking the death of Imam Hussein
Shiite Muslims in Lebanon and Iraq are commemorating Ashoura, marking the 7th-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein, while paying tribute to […]
- A German court convicts a businessman of delivering components with military use to Russia
A German court has convicted a businessman of delivering electronic components to Russian firms associated with the production of military equipment, and […]
- King Charles III arrives at Parliament to preside over State Opening and set out Labour government's plans
King Charles III arrives at Parliament to preside over State Opening and set out Labour government's plans
- North Korean landmines could float into South Korea, South warns
North Korean land mines could be swept into South Korea by swelling rivers, South Korea’s military warned Wednesday, as the North places tens of thousands of […]
- Swedish police await forensic results to identify bodies found in burnt car
Swedish police say the two bodies found in a burnt Danish-registered car in the city of Malmo during the weekend haven’t been identified yet and they are […]
- 'Hellishly hot' southern Europe bakes under temperatures topping 104 F
Temperatures were in the triple-digits in much of the area on Tuesday and authorities warn that they could top 110 degrees F in southern Spain in the coming […]
- Former South African President Zuma faces expulsion from ANC after joining a rival party
Former South African President Jacob Zuma was expected to face a disciplinary hearing with the African National Congress party, after campaigning against the […]
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