‘Erased from history’: A century on from Canada’s anti-Greek riots
Historians and Greek community members say 1918 riots in Toronto reminiscent of anti-immigrant rhetoric, xenophobia now.
Australia and Vanuatu sign deal to block foreign military bases
Two countries sign economic and security pact, as China expresses concern that the agreement may be targeted at it.
China slaps export controls on dozens of Japanese entities
China's Ministry of Commerce says measures are a response to Tokyo's 'new militarism'.
FIFA World Cup: Round of 32 schedule, predictions and latest news
World Cup round of 32 continues with Brazil, Germany and the Netherlands in action as Canada celebrates history.
Venezuela rescuers race against the clock to find more survivors
Venezuela rescuers race against the clock to find more survivors.
Will Andy Burnham mark a shift in the UK’s Gaza policy?
The Labour Party has the chance to review its policy on Israel, but observers say it will opt for continuity.
UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham to unveil economic, devolution plans
Frontrunner to be next PM expected to announce a 10-year mission to raise living standards.
Israel triggers huge explosion in southern Lebanon
A massive explosion triggered by the Israeli military shook the southern Lebanese village of Majdal Zoun.
Top South African police officer survives assassination attempt
Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was due to appear before an inquiry into police corruption this week.
South Korea announces more than $1 trillion AI, chip investment drive
South Korean president frames the push as a race against time to secure the country's domination in AI boom.
Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan
The Taliban government says civilians were killed, while Pakistan maintains they targeted militants.
Indian journalists condemn ‘denial’ of voting and passport rights of prominent editor
Rajagopal has alleged that he has been unable to renew his passport after his name was deleted from the electoral rolls.
Pakistan carries out deadly airstrikes along Afghanistan border
Dozens of civilians reported dead by Taliban after strikes launched following militant attack in Karachi
Pakistani airstrikes in three eastern provinces of Afghanistan killed 36 civilians and wounded 163 others, the Taliban government’s deputy spokesperson has said as attacks between the two countries showed no sign of abating.
Pakistan’s information minister, Attaullah Tarar, said the operations on Sunday night were aimed at a terrorist group his country blamed for a deadly militant attack in Karachi that killed three security personnel over the weekend.
Continue reading...Extreme heat continues in central and eastern Europe with temperatures of 38C expected – Europe live
Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary reached record temperatures of more than 40C on Sunday
Good morning, or dzień dobry, from Warsaw, Poland as the heatwave that affected much of the continent last week continues to impact central and eastern Europe.
It’s 9am local time and already 32C. I have seen two people cycling home with large fans, trying to get back before the heat hits the fan again. None of this is normal.
Liberal frontbencher calls for party ‘rebrand’ after drop in polls, prompting ridicule from Labor
Melissa McIntosh’s comment comes after Angus Taylor’s claim Morrison government ‘breached trust’
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Liberal frontbencher Melissa McIntosh has said the party might need a “rebrand” to win back voters who continue to desert the opposition, with the Coalition hitting a new historic polling low.
Her comments came after the opposition leader, Angus Taylor, claimed the Morrison government – of which he was a senior minister – had “breached trust” with the electorate during the Covid pandemic by supporting “big government”.
Continue reading...Mum of newborn rescued from Venezuela rubble says baby motivated her to stay alive
The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.
Bruce Lehrmann loses bid to get footage from documentary featuring Brittany Higgins ahead of rape trial
Judge says ‘no legitimate forensic purpose’ to former Liberal staffer’s subpoena requesting footage, ahead of his Queensland trial
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Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann has lost a legal bid to access copies of all footage from a documentary featuring Brittany Higgins.
Lehrmann had subpoenaed the producers of the documentary Silenced and signalled a possible attempt to ban its broadcast before his Queensland trial for rape.
Continue reading...South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.
Stealing from the gods: India’s Ram Temple hit by corruption scandal
The temple is mired in embezzlement allegations before crucial state elections, embarrassing PM Modi's government.
New campaign urges public to reduce water use as UK emerges from heatwave
Exclusive: £75m publicity drive will ask people to treat water as precious resource and cut daily use by 28 litres
The biggest ever campaign to encourage the public to reduce their water use will launch this week, as the UK emerges from record temperatures attributed to the climate crisis.
The £75m publicity drive, called Let’s Save Water, will advise and encourage people to treat water as a precious resource and has a target for everyone to cut their daily use by 28 litres – or two large buckets – from the current average use of about 140 litres a day.
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