Statue of Russia’s Wagner founder Prigozhin unveiled in Central Africa
The new monument "is part of the bilateral relationship" between CAR and Russia, officials say.
Iran releases Nobel peace laureate Mohammadi on medical leave, says lawyer
Temporary release is inadequate, activist’s family and supporters say, urging her unconditional release
Iran has released the Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi, jailed since November 2021, for three weeks on medical grounds, her lawyer posted on social media.
“Based on the advice of the examining doctor, the public prosecutor suspended the jail sentence against Narges Mohammadi for three weeks and she was released from prison,” Mostafa Nili said on X.
Continue reading...South Korea is reeling after spending hours under a surprise martial law declaration – Business Insider
- South Korea is reeling after spending hours under a surprise martial law declaration Business Insider
- Martial law reversed in South Korea after president’s surprise decree sent shockwaves CNN
- Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, the controversial South Korean president who tried and failed to impose martial law? The Guardian
- What to know about South Korea’s short-lived and chaotic period of martial law The Associated Press
- For Some Koreans, Martial Law Stirs Harrowing Memories of Gwangju Uprising The New York Times
Fear, fury and triumph: Six hours that shook South Korea
A recap of a dramatic night that saw South Koreans rush to overturn the president's shock martial law order.
135 killed in football stadium crush, Guinea rights groups say
Estimate based on information from hospital, cemeteries, families, witnesses and other sources.
Top Chinese language novelist dies in apparent suicide
Chiung Yao's work has been adapted to movies and TV and launched the careers of big name stars.
How two hours of martial law unfolded in South Korea
MPs begin impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol after thwarting his bid to impose martial law.
Will the far right in France seize the chance to topple the government?
Triggered by an austerity budget, a no-confidence vote threatens fresh instability – and Macron’s future
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With threats mounting inside and outside the EU’s borders and Germany in paralysis, the last thing Europe needed was fresh upheaval besetting its other big power. Yet that is exactly what France is facing with a no-confidence vote expected today that could bring down the government.
The shaky minority administration assembled by Prime Minister Michel Barnier only three months ago began to wobble badly on Monday after he triggered an extraordinary constitutional mechanism to force through an austerity budget.
Continue reading...Up to 100 ‘suspicious incidents’ in Europe can be attributed to Russia, Czech minister says
Czech foreign minister says Europe ‘needs to send a strong signal to Moscow that this won’t be tolerated’
A senior European diplomat said that up to 100 “suspicious incidents” in Europe this year could be attributed to Russia, as western officials grapple with how to respond to suspected Russian sabotage attempts.
Speaking ahead of a meeting with Nato counterparts in Brussels, the Czech foreign minister, Jan Lipavský, stressed that Europe “needs to send a strong signal to Moscow that this won’t be tolerated”.
Continue reading...Russia sees ‘no grounds for negotiations’ with Ukraine, Putin spokesperson says – ABC News
- Russia sees 'no grounds for negotiations' with Ukraine, Putin spokesperson says ABC News
- Vladimir Putin does not want a peace deal. He wants to destroy Ukraine. Atlantic Council
- Video: Russian minister says chances of compromise with Ukraine are ‘zero’ CNN
- Russia says ‘many’ countries eager to host Ukraine talks but no grounds yet Al Jazeera English
- Russia Says West Wants Ukraine Ceasefire To Rearm Kyiv The Moscow Times
French government on verge of collapse as PM faces confidence vote
Barnier, who was appointed by Emmanuel Macron just three months ago, is widely expected to lose a no-confidence vote.
South Korea crisis live: motion to impeach President Yoon submitted, say opposition parties
Opposition Democratic party lawmakers have called on Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or they would seek his impeachment
- Yoon Suk Yeol faces calls to resign after martial law shock
- Explainer: what happened and what comes next?
South Korea’s finance ministry has said it stood ready to deploy “unlimited” liquidity into financial markets after President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted a martial law declaration he imposed overnight that pushed the won to multi-year lows, Reuters reports.
The announcement came after finance minister Choi Sang-mok and Bank of Korea governor Rhee Chang-yong held emergency talks overnight, and as the central bank board abruptly met to approve rescue measures for the local credit market.
Continue reading...Filipino vessel ‘sideswiped’ by China Coast Guard
The incident happened near the disputed Scarborough Shoal and Beijing said it acted "in accordance with the law".
UK interest rates to fall more slowly than expected after budget, claims report
Government’s spending and borrowing plans mean rates will stay higher for longer, according to OECD
UK interest rates will fall by less than expected over the next two years after Rachel Reeves revealed significant spending and borrowing plans in the budget, according to an influential report.
In its annual economic survey, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said UK inflation would also surpass previous forecasts next year, and upgraded growth projections for the economy, because of boost from October’s budget.
Continue reading...Rail renationalisation should reduce delays but may not cut fares, says UK minister
Heidi Alexander refuses to confirm cost of setting up Great British Railways but insists it is lower than fees paid to train operators
The renationalising of train companies will not necessarily bring cheaper rail fares but should reduce cancellations and late trains, the UK transport secretary has suggested.
South Western Railway is to become the first train operator nationalised under the Labour government, ministers announced on Wednesday. Greater Anglia and C2C will also be brought into public ownership next year.
Continue reading...Rio Tinto investor urges mining giant to drop primary London listing
Hedge fund with £197m stake leads push to prioritise Sydney exchange as FTSE 100 firm outlines ambitious copper production targets
An activist investor in Rio Tinto has demanded the miner scrap its primary London listing and focus on Australia, as the FTSE 100 firm outlined its long-term investment strategy.
Palliser Capital called on the metals and minerals firm to drop its “outdated” dual listing structure across the London and Sydney financial markets.
Continue reading...English pupils do better than expected in international maths and science tests
England maintained good maths scores and improved in science, coming ninth and fifth among 70 countries
English pupils have made a strong showing in the latest round of prestigious international tests, maintaining their scores in maths and improving in science, a subject in which they rose to fifth in the league tables.
They were among students from 70 countries who participated in the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (Timss), which takes place every four years, providing education policymakers with international comparisons.
Continue reading...Australian primary students score best ever result in global maths and science test, despite pandemic disruption
Timss report finds year 4 students ranked equal fifth internationally out of 58 countries, up from ninth in 2019
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Australian primary school students have recorded their best ever results in an international maths and science assessment, curbing concerns about lockdowns disrupting learning.
The 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (Timss), released by the Australian Council for Educational Research (Acer) late on Wednesday, analysed the skills of year 4 and 8 students.
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Continue reading...Police seek dog owner after fatal attack on young deer in royal park
Footage released of spaniel chasing deer in ‘deeply distressing’ incident in Richmond Park
Police are looking for the owner of a pet dog that is believed to have chased and killed a deer in Richmond Park in south-west London.
Video footage of what appeared to be a Spaniel relentlessly chasing a deer was released by the Royal Parks Police following the incident on Monday at about 12.30pm near to Sheen Cross.
Continue reading...Easey Street double murder and rape accused faces Melbourne court nearly 50 years after alleged attack
Perry Kouroumblis was extradited from Italy and charged over the 1977 deaths of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett
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An accused double murderer has faced a Melbourne court close to five decades after police allege he stabbed two women to death in a frenzied attack.
Perry Kouroumblis, 65, appeared bleary-eyed as he sat in the dock of the Melbourne magistrates court on Wednesday after arriving on Australian soil on Tuesday night.
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