Violent protests erupt in Chile over government cuts of social programmes
Labour unions and student groups protested in Chile as President Kast delivered his first State of the Nation.
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US court upholds injunction against Trump policy banning transgender troops
The decision was split, allowing the Trump administration to continue barring transgender people from enlisting.
How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.
Toy Story 5 shows ‘terror’ of children’s screen addiction, says Tom Hanks
The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children's attention.
Trump administration drops $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's announcement to abandon the fund comes amid pushback from top Republican lawmakers.
UK’s growing green economy worth more than £100bn a year, research finds
Net zero industry accounts for more than a million jobs and benefits whole country, according to CBI Economics
More than a million jobs, higher wages, nearly half a trillion pounds in investment in the pipeline – the UK’s green economy is powering ahead, according to research by the country’s leading business organisation.
The net zero economy, which is worth more than £100bn a year, benefits all of the UK, according to the CBI Economics analysis commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit thinktank, despite critics who want to abolish the UK’s net zero targets.
Continue reading...Reform UK support could plateau as it relies on socially conservative views, study finds
Party could struggle to push ratings as strategy increasingly focuses on views held by minority of voters, research finds
Reform UK is becoming increasingly reliant on socially conservative views for political support, and therefore could struggle to push its poll ratings much higher, a large-scale research project led by the leading psephologist John Curtice has found.
A study of Nigel Farage’s party carried out as part of the British Social Attitudes report found that while Reform supporters were disproportionately more likely to be unhappy with politicians and public services, recent recruits had seemingly more robust attitudes in areas such as diversity and welfare.
Continue reading...Mexico City police teargas teachers’ protest 10 days before World Cup
Teachers associated with CNTE union were marching toward Zócalo for salary raises and reversal of pension laws
Riot police fired teargas at teachers who were marching toward Mexico City’s historic Zócalo plaza, just days before the square is expected to host the 2026 World Cup “Fan Fest”. The incident is the second time police have clashed with teachers in the past week, and more conflict is likely as Mexico City prepares to hold the opening game of the Fifa World Cup on 11 June.
“This event will have to be suspended,” Filiberto Frausto, a union leader, told AFP, which witnessed police firing teargas on 1 June. “A cause like ours should be far above – it’s far more important than a little bit of distraction and fun.”
Continue reading...White Castle adds veggie burger to menu as plant-based eating grows
Ohio-based slider chain introduces Southwest Veggie Slider permanently after customer feedback for meatless option
Vegetarians have a new reason to celebrate: White Castle has added a permanent meat-free option to its menu.
On Monday, the Columbus, Ohio-based slider chain announced the launch of the Southwest Veggie Slider, featuring a crispy brown rice crust and a smoky chipotle- and barbecue-inspired veggie patty made with sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, red bell peppers, onions and carrots.
Continue reading...Trump inserts himself into the centre of America’s 250th birthday celebrations
Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.
‘Mornings and nights no longer exist’ at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India
What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.
Kyiv braces for ‘massive’ Russian strike after Putin says Ukrainian attack on Starobilsk dorm changed war’s ‘nature’ – Meduza
- Kyiv braces for ‘massive’ Russian strike after Putin says Ukrainian attack on Starobilsk dorm changed war’s ‘nature’ Meduza
- Kremlin talks of new 'paradigm' in Ukraine war, accusing Kyiv of 'acts of terror' Reuters
- Meeting on support measures for the victims and progress in the investigation into the terrorist attack in Starobelsk Президент России
- Russia justifies another terrorist strike on Ukraine with speculations about an alleged "act of retaliation" - CCD of the NSDC Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
- Russia Putin Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down
Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.
He Won A Jet On MrBeast. Now He’s Linked To A 577-Pound Marijuana Trafficking Case. – High Times Magazine
- He Won A Jet On MrBeast. Now He’s Linked To A 577-Pound Marijuana Trafficking Case. High Times Magazine
- Pilot who won private jet from MrBeast challenge briefly detained in Paraguay over drug case KTVB
- Imagine Winning a Jet on MrBeast and Then Getting Arrested for Someone Else’s Drug Smuggling Operation Yahoo
- Mr. Beast’s $2.5 Million Private Jet Winner Finds Himself in Trouble BeInCrypto
- Paraguay arrests four Americans for marijuana smuggling MercoPress
Democrats split on Israel parade as Mamdani keeps promise to skip event
New York mayor refused to attend as other Democrats drew rebukes for marching with Israel’s far-right finance minister
As they have done for decades, prominent members of the Democratic party establishment marched on Sunday in New York City’s annual Israel Day parade. Perhaps more noteworthy, however, was who was missing.
Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, refused to attend, citing his opposition to the Israeli government, which he has accused of committing genocide in Gaza.
Continue reading...Mette Frederiksen secures third term as Danish premier after coalition deal – Financial Times
- Mette Frederiksen secures third term as Danish premier after coalition deal Financial Times
- Mette Frederiksen Forms New Government in Denmark The New York Times
- Denmark's Frederiksen secures third term as prime minister Reuters
- Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen to lead four-party coalition after months of uncertainty The Guardian
- Denmark's Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations BBC
Mette Frederiksen secures third term as Danish premier after coalition deal – Financial Times
- Mette Frederiksen secures third term as Danish premier after coalition deal Financial Times
- Mette Frederiksen Forms New Government in Denmark The New York Times
- Denmark's Frederiksen secures third term as prime minister Reuters
- Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen to lead four-party coalition after months of uncertainty The Guardian
- Denmark's Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations BBC
Sadiq Khan vows to overrule residents’ group’s objections to Soho bars and restaurants
London mayor says Soho Society’s decision to challenge all new licensing applications is ‘bad’ for city
Sadiq Khan, the London mayor, has suggested he will overrule a residents’ society that has vowed to challenge all new applications for pubs and restaurants in Soho.
The Guardian revealed last week that the Soho Society, a residents’ group established in 1972 aimed at “preserving the character of Soho”, voted for a new licensing mandate, meaning it will challenge all new applications for bars and restaurants in the area, including renewals of existing licences.
Continue reading...Who attended this year’s Israel Day Parade in New York?
Al Jazeera’s Ava Warriner takes a look at the Israeli and US officials who joined the annual Israel Day parade.
California’s conservative Huntington Beach could get a gay, Democratic congressman
Robert Garcia became the lead contender in Tuesday’s primaries for congressional district 42 after redistricting
The conservative California community of Huntington Beach, known for banning the Pride flag from city property and fighting the state over pandemic and housing policy, could soon be represented by a gay, Democratic congressman.
Robert Garcia, an incumbent two-term Democratic LGBTQ+ congressman, immigrant and Donald Trump critic, is considered the leading contender in Tuesday’s primary race for the US House seat. Thanks to a successful restricting effort that redrew California’s voting maps to favor Democrats, Huntington Beach is now part of Garcia’s congressional district 42.
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