EU leaders move closer towards giving second term to Ursula von der Leyen

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Admin

European Commission president appears likely to keep her job as meetings continue to decide who gets top EU roles

EU leaders are converging on a second term for Ursula von der Leyen as head of the European Commission but have failed to reach a quick agreement.

Meeting for the first time since elections shifted the European parliament to the right, with big gains for nationalist and far-right parties in France and Germany, EU leaders discussed how to fill the bloc’s top jobs on Monday.

Ian McKellen expected to make ‘speedy recovery’ after falling off stage

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Admin

Actor ‘in good spirits’ after fall during Player Kings performance, Noël Coward theatre spokesperson said

Ian McKellen was “in good spirits” and expected to make “a speedy and full recovery” after a fall during Monday evening’s performance of Player Kings, a spokesperson for the Noël Coward theatre in London has said.

McKellen was taken to hospital after the fall. The audience was evacuated from the West End theatre and informed that the evening show was cancelled.

‘Bling bishop’ US pastor sentenced to nine years

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The flamboyant religious leader made headlines after he was robbed of $1m in jewellery during a sermon.

Boeing boss admits culture ‘far from perfect’

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Dave Calhoun will face questions on the firm's safety record from US lawmakers on Tuesday.

Investment in UK has trailed other G7 countries since mid-1990s, IPPR says

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Institute for Public Policy Research urges Labour and Conservatives to reverse planned cuts

Investment in the UK has trailed other G7 countries including the US and Germany since the mid-1990s, according to a report that urges Labour and the Conservatives to reverse planned cuts to investment or risk long-term damage to economic growth.

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) thinktank found the UK was bottom of the G7 league for investment in 24 out of the last 30 years, using figures from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Dua Lipa says criticism of Israeli war in Gaza was for ‘greater good’

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Singer due to headline Glastonbury embraces risk of backlash over ‘Israeli genocide’ post on Instagram

The pop star and soon-to-be Glastonbury headliner Dua Lipa has said she is willing to risk a backlash over political statements after she recently described military operations in Gaza as “Israeli genocide”.

In an interview with the Radio Times, the 28-year-old said she repeatedly checked herself before making a statement, but did so if she felt it was for the “greater good” and worth the risk.

Israeli anti-government protesters rally in Jerusalem – Reuters

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Israeli anti-government protesters rally in Jerusalem Reuters
Thousands in Tel Aviv demand release of hostages held in Gaza Euronews
Tens of Thousands of Israelis Launch Week of Protests Against Government: 'We Won't Give Up' - Israel News Haaretz
3 hospitalized as cops clash with anti-government protesters after march on PM’s home The Times of Israel
Live: Israeli protesters demand new elections after war cabinet dissolution FRANCE 24 English

White House makes wrong claims while accusing Post of misreporting Biden videos – New York Post

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Eleven dead and dozens missing in two shipwrecks

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At least 60 people, including 26 children, are thought to be missing, Médecins Sans Frontières says.

EU leaders fail to agree on von der Leyen’s second term – POLITICO Europe

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EU leaders fail to agree on von der Leyen's second term POLITICO Europe
EU summit ends without agreement on top jobs Reuters.com
Ursula von der Leyen tipped for nod as EU leaders haggle over top jobs South China Morning Post
EU Summit What to Watch: EU Leaders Look to Regroup Before French Election Bloomberg
EU leaders meet to decide top jobs in Brussels, von der Leyen poised for second term FRANCE 24 English

EU heads finish meeting with no agreement on top jobs, Charles Michel says – Europe live

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European Council president says evening was ‘good occasion to exchange views’ with further talks to come

Donald Tusk said he is “very satisfied with the current cooperation with the president of the European Commission, as she fully understands the fundamental issues for Poland.”

Donald Tusk, the Polish prime minister, has endorsed Kaja Kallas, who is a contender to become the bloc’s next high representative for foreign affairs.

US surgeon general calls for warning labels on social media platforms

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Admin

Dr Vivek Murthy says social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people.

How Team USA became the unexpected darlings of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024

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How did a team of a motley crew of cricketers become world beaters in two weeks? Al Jazeera asks the team USA coach.

Hundreds of Russian Troops Are Cut Off In A Vovchansk Chemical Plant As Ukrainian Glide Bombs Rain Down – Forbes

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Admin

Millions face record-high temperatures as heat dome intensifies over US

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Admin

Cities in midwest and north-east brace for heatwave with some to experience highs of 105F – 25 degrees above normal

Extreme heat has begun to hit the US, delivered by a high-pressure weather pattern that the federal weather prediction center says will be “potentially the longest experienced in decades for some locations”.

According to meteorologists with WeatherBELL Analytics, about 265 million people in the US are forecast to see air temperatures reach or exceed 90F (32C), with many of them experiencing heat indices of about 105F by next Sunday.