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Brazil imposing entry restrictions on some Asian nationals to stop migration to US and Canada Brazil has announced plans to implement stricter entry requirements for certain Asian nationals who use the country as a transit point to migrate to the United States and Canada. The new restrictions, which will take effect on Monday, will apply to individuals from Asian countries that require visas to remain in Brazil. It does not apply to people from Asian countries currently exempt from visas to Brazil. US citizens and many European nationals also do not require visas for Brazil. A Federal Police investigation revealed…

Fifth body found in Sicily yacht wreck to be brought ashore as one person still missing Five bodies have been found on the wreck of the Bayesian, with four already brought to shore and the preparations are being made to bring the fifth.  Six people were missing after the luxury yacht sank, due to severe weather, but have not been formally identified. The body of Recaldo Thomas, the yacht’s chef – was recovered from the sea on Monday. One person remains missing and search efforts are continuing this morning. The recovery operation is difficult due to the yacht being on…

Election law changes spark mass protests in Indonesia Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets across Indonesia to denounce government efforts to overturn a recent constitutional court ruling that would expand electoral participation for smaller parties. Demonstrations have been held in major cities, including Jakarta, Padang, Bandung, and Yogyakarta. The court’s decision on Wednesday eliminated the requirement for parties to have 20% representation in regional assemblies to field candidates. However, the government swiftly responded by introducing emergency legislation to reverse this change, sparking widespread condemnation and fears of a constitutional crisis. Scenes from the demonstration today against the planned…

Tim Walz accepts Democratic Party nomination for vice president Tim Walz officially accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for vice president during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Wednesday night.  During his speech, Walz touted his military service, his record as governor and the campaign’s stances on reproductive rights and gun control. And he repeated a line he’s used on the campaign trail several times already: “Mind your own damn business”. Democrats, gathering at Chicago’s United Center, are eager to build on the momentum generated by Harris’s recent elevation to the top of the party’s ticket. They aim to channel the…

Taylor Swift speaks out over Vienna attack threat Taylor Swift has publicly addressed the cancellation of her Vienna tour dates in August due to a security threat. In an Instagram post, she expressed her deep concern and guilt over the situation, acknowledging the disappointment it caused to countless fans who had planned to attend the concerts. Three concerts were cancelled in the Austrian capital following the arrest of three individuals suspected of plotting attacks inspired by the Islamic State group. Swift, who concluded the European leg of her Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium in London, explained her decision to delay…

Notting Hill Carnival is back thousands set to embark on London this weekend How to get to Notting Hill Carnival and watch out for Road closures and travel disruptions | UK News There’ll be some travel disruption, that’s the downside for Londoners, as you can expect to see many colourful people flocking to the area trying to reach the carnival, locals who call the area home, and Londoners trying to get from A to B in the vicinity. And it’s not just public transport, either, as a number of roads will be closed off to make way for the parade.…

I have an audiobook habit. Not in the sense that I listen to lots of audiobooks. No, I listen to exactly seven audiobooks. Very occasionally if I’ve had too much of a session in that world, I branch out into a well-known murder mystery series, but whatever happens I always come back to the originals. I’ll chip in at the beginning or end of a book and then skip the bits that don’t fit (the Cho Chang kissing scene for instance – it makes me cringe). I’ll very rarely go through the whole series from start to finish but pick…

Chelsea are looking to put a turbulent week to one side and get their Premier League season up and running against Wolves this weekend. The Blues fell to a 2-0 defeat to champions Manchester City on Sunday afternoon but it has been incoming and outgoing transfer business that has dominated the headlines since. Joao Felix has completed his permanent move to west London and after a bright pre-season with Atletico Madrid, could be in contention to make his debut this weekend. Pedro Neto came off the bench after an hour against City to make his bow for the Blues and…

The Chicago Police Department recorded five shootings involving 12 victims, one of whom died, and one aggravated battery incident on Tuesday, the second day of the Democratic National Convention in the Windy City. That compares to eight shootings, four of which were fatal, on Monday, and a total of 26 shooting incidents involving 30 total victims, five of whom died, over the weekend leading up to the DNC in downtown Chicago. Shootings on day 2 of DNC in Chicago “Our officers are out there. They’re out there. They’re highly visible. And we have officers not only along the corridors downtown,…

“America is ready for a new chapter. America’s ready for a better story” – Former President Barack Obama, DNC speech ‘Obamas back Harris’ Paper Talk The second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) is a popular story for the front pages this morning as the DNC brought out Democratic heavyweights Barack and Michelle Obama. The former president and first lady delivered back-to-back speeches praising Harris and warning the race against Trump will be tight. The Washington Post claims the “The Obamas electrify DNC” whilst The Boston Globe reports on the “diverse lineup” of speakers the second night but noting the…