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Top Democrats throw support behind Harris after Biden exits race A growing number of senior Democrats and party donors are supporting Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential candidate.  It comes after US President Joe Biden announced he has quit the race and won’t seek re-election. He will remain in office until the end of his term.  Biden had been facing increasing pressure to step aside since a poor TV debate performance against Donald Trump. There have been several high-profile blunders since then and growing concerns over the president’s age and mental fitness. The 81-year-old has endorsed his vice…

Bangladesh Court Scraps Job Quotas After Deadly Unrest Bangladesh’s top court has significantly reduced quotas in government jobs, which had led to violent clashes across the country, resulting in over 100 deaths. Previously, a third of public sector jobs were reserved for relatives of veterans from the 1971 independence war. However, the court has now ruled that only 5% of these roles can be reserved for veterans’ relatives. Law Minister Anisul Huq announced that the government would implement the ruling within days. Despite the court’s decision, student leaders plan to continue their protests. Their demands include justice for protesters killed…

EU and Serbia sign historic lithium mining agreement The EU has praised a new lithium mining agreement with Serbia as a “historic day for Serbia and Europe,” concluding a competitive race to finalise the deal. On Tuesday, Serbia reinstated mining giant Rio Tinto’s licence to extract lithium in the Jadar Valley. By Thursday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Belgrade, highlighting the deal’s importance for Europe’s economic security and emphasising its benefits for Germany’s auto industry. With the transition to zero-emission vehicles accelerating, carmakers need more lithium for batteries. Rio Tinto’s Jadar project could potentially meet up to 90% of Europe’s…

Israel strikes Houthis after drone attack Israel launched airstrikes on the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah in Yemen, following a drone attack on Tel Aviv by the group. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that the strikes were meant to send a strong message to the Houthis. “The fire that is currently burning in Hodeidah, is seen across the Middle East and the significance is clear,” he said. Houthi media reported that the strikes killed three people and injured over 80. Houthi official Mohammed Abdulsalam condemned the attack as “brutal Israeli aggression against Yemen.” On Sunday morning, Israel’s military intercepted a…

After months of speculation US President Biden drops out of US presidential race and endorses Kamala Harris. Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign on Sunday after fellow Democrats lost faith in his mental acuity and ability to beat Donald Trump, leaving the presidential race in uncharted territory. President Biden drops out of US presidential race Biden, in a post on X, said he will remain in his role as president and commander-in-chief until his term ends in January 2025 and will address the nation this week. “It has been the greatest honour of my life to serve as your President.…

Prices fall in 49% of homes in area just 28 minutes from Kings Cross If you’re on the hunt for a new home within easy reach of London, you’ve probably been working through a list areas that are feasible for your commuter and within your budget. But have you considered St Albans, in Hertfordshire? Although house prices in St Albans are usually pretty sky-high, we’re currently in a rare moment where you can bag yourself a bit of a bargain. With mortgage rates soaring, buyers have been priced out of the housing market, particularly in St Albans, forcing sellers to…

Break out the suncream – summer is finally well and truly here (Picture: PA Wire) UK to swelter in up to 31C temperatures today as heatwave moves in | UK News Summer is finally here. Temperatures are set to hit nearly 31C today as hot weather finally moves into the British Isles. Today’s heat brings an end to the rubbish weather conditions we’ve seen so far this summer, with consistent low pressure bringing heavy winds, clouds, rain and thunderstorms, and bang average temperatures. Yesterday, people already got their tanning underway on beaches in East Devon while others were boating on the…

Officers are looking for Graham Gomm who escaped after being transferred to Hammersmith Hospital from HMP Wormwood Scrubs (Picture: Met Police/PA) HMP Wormwood Scrubs prisoner who escaped from hospital arrested | UK News A prisoner who went on the run after being taken to hospital has been arrested and returned to jail. Police launched a manhunt for Graham Gomm, 63, on Thursday. He had been on remand at HMP Wormwood Scrubs for burglary offences. But he gave guard the slip after being taken to Hammersmith Hospital having fallen ill. The Met Police have now confirmed he was arrested in Putney…