Paris restricts alcohol consumption and sales as Europe’s heatwave shifts east
Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials bring in alcohol restrictions to ease pressure on hospitals.
Paris restricts alcohol consumption and sales as Europe’s heatwave shifts east
Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials bring in alcohol restrictions to ease pressure on hospitals.
Who is Tommy Robinson? The Karl Stefanovic guest who has cost Australia’s famed TV host his job
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is an anti-Islamic, far-right political activist well known in the UK and Europe
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The man who calls himself Tommy Robinson has roared into prominence in Australia after the morning TV mainstay Karl Stefanovic posted an interview with Robinson for his podcast.
The fallout was swift. Nine Entertainment, Australia’s largest locally owned media empire, has severed ties with Stefanovic, and he will not appear on a radio show with Eddie McGuire on Friday.
Continue reading...UN: Venezuela earthquakes will deepen already severe humanitarian crisis
The UN says it is scaling up its response after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela.
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India defeat Bangladesh to maintain Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal bid
Shafali Verma's half-century helps the 50-over world champions reach the target inside 17 overs at Old Trafford.
Pepe’s brace sends Ivory Coast to first knockouts as Curacao exit World Cup
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UN agency pauses ship evacuations through strait of Hormuz after vessel struck
International Maritime Organization says safety guarantees must be confirmed before ships can move again
A United Nations agency has paused the evacuation of ships through the strait of Hormuz after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman following the passage of several tankers that used a route backed by the UN.
The head of the UN’s International Maritime Organization said on Thursday that the plan to move stranded ships out of the Persian Gulf through the strait would be on hold until the agency could confirm safety guarantees for the ships on the evacuation list and in the region.
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Germany finish top of Group E, with Ivory Coast second and Ecuador will have a chance of qualifying on third place.
A Chinese box office hit sparks a debate about identity in Singapore
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Venezuela earthquakes live: At least 188 dead as rescue efforts intensify
Venezuelans battle to rescue loved ones trapped alive beneath rubble of collapsed buildings after two major earthquakes.
WNBA: Alyssa Thomas suspended one game for fist into Cailtin Clark’s throat
Both players were on the floor when Thomas pushed her fist into Clark's throat before getting up and stepping over her.
Venezuela rescue teams race to find earthquake survivors
Rescue teams raced to find survivors and recover bodies after twin earthquakes rocked Venezuela on Wednesday.
Charities condemn ‘arrogant’ plans to house asylum seekers at former military sites
Planning permission has been sought for three additional military sites
Home Office plans to use three more former military sites to house thousands of asylum seekers have been condemned as “arrogant”, “costly” and “a political fix” by refugee charities and local stakeholders.
Planning permission is being sought to build “basic” accommodation at MOD Bicester in Oxfordshire, RAF Barnham in Suffolk and RAF Linton-on-Ouse in North Yorkshire, a statement said. These new sites could house 3,750 claimants, the government has claimed.
Continue reading...Economic losses mount as Venezuela earthquake death toll grows
Initial forecasts suggest damage could cost as much as 7 percent of the South American nation's GDP.
IRGC commander threatens IDF in Lebanon, Iran’s deputy FM condemns NATO members – The Jerusalem Post
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King Charles’s tax bill: what did we learn, and what is still in the dark?
We know the monarch paid £24.6m in tax over the last two years, but we still don’t know how wealthy he actually is
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King Charles has become Britain’s first monarch in modern times to reveal how much tax he pays on his private income: £24.6m over the last two years.
It’s a move celebrated by some as heralding an era of greater transparency from the monarchy. But just how open has it been?
Continue reading...Karl Stefanovic to leave Nine immediately after Today host’s podcast controversy
Network says it was ‘no longer possible’ for Stefanovic to host Today, days after he interviewed far-right activist Tommy Robinson on independent podcast
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Karl Stefanovic is leaving Nine immediately, the network said in a statement on Friday.
It was presented as a joint decision, however it follows days of controversy after the highly paid Today presenter used his independent podcast to interview British far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
Continue reading...UN agency pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked
Iran warns vessels to use only Tehran-approved routes as IMO halts Hormuz evacuation after ship struck.