Category: News
US special counsel appeals dismissal of Trump’s secret documents case
Former president and Republican 2024 nominee is accused of mishandling classified government files at his Florida home.
Paris mayor takes dip in ‘safe to swim Seine’ ahead of Olympics
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swam in the Seine as the river was declared safe for swimming, days ahead of the Olympics.
What can be expected from the new UK government?
Labour government lays out its legislative plans as king opens Parliament.
UN chief slams Israel for dooming prospects for two-state solution
Antonio Guterres says recent developments in West Bank are 'driving a stake through the heart' of a two-state solution.
Gaza is ‘most documented genocide in history,’ says Palestinian UN rep
“What is happening in Gaza is going down as the most documented genocide in history."
Chip stocks shed $480bn on China trade fears, Trump’s Taiwan comments
Even as many chip stocks were hammered, companies with chip manufacturing operations in the US gained.
Top Democrat Adam Schiff calls on Biden to drop out of 2024 election race
A new poll also finds nearly two-thirds of Democrats believe Biden should allow the party to pick a new candidate.
Syrian farmers with shotguns target explosive-laden drones
Simple Iranian-linked drones rigged with explosives are becoming increasingly common in Syria.
King’s Speech charts out new UK government’s priorities
New Labour government says it is prioritising reviving the economy, acute housing shortage and a cost-of-living crisis.
Haitian women and girls face ‘alarming’ violence in displacement camps: UN
Lack of infrastructure in Haiti's makeshift camps puts women and girls at risk of gender-based violence, UN report says.