Botswana ruling party booted out of power after 58 years Botswana’s ruling party, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), has been voted out after 58 years in power. Early election results show the BDP secured only one parliamentary seat, while the opposition coalition, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), led by human rights lawyer Duma Boko, has won 20 seats. The UDC is projected to surpass the 31-seat majority needed to form the government, positioning Boko…
Australian man acquitted in British woman’s death during home break-in An Australian man has been acquitted of murdering Emma Lovell, a British woman who was fatally stabbed during a Boxing Day break-in at her home near Brisbane in 2022. After a three-day trial, the judge concluded there was insufficient evidence to prove the man, who was 17 at the time, knew his co-accused was carrying a knife during the incident. Lovell, a 41-year-old mother of…
Argentina President sacks Foreign Minister over Cuba vote Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, has dismissed Foreign Minister Diana Mondino after Argentina supported a United Nations vote to lift the longstanding US embargo on Cuba. Argentina joined 187 nations favouring the non-binding resolution, while only the US and Israel opposed it. This marks the first instance since Milei took office that Argentina diverged from US and Israeli positions. Following the firing, Mondino was replaced by Argentina’s ambassador…
Another deadly Israeli strike killed more than 110 Palestinians in Beit Lahiya. An attack the United States called “horrifying”. For the United States to comment against Israel would sum up the devastation Israel has caused in its latest deadly strike on Palestinian civilians. US tracking nearly 500 incidents of civilian harm during Gaza war: Report US State Department officials have identified nearly 500 potential incidents during the genocide in Gaza of civilian harm during Israel’s…
Victims of the flash floods in Spain are beginning to coming to terms with what has happened in the last 24 hours. One survivor said ‘I thought we would end up in the sea’ as the survivors of the flash floods in Spain come to terms with devastation of the natural disaster that has destroyed two regions of Spain. At least 70 people have died due to flooding in the eastern Spanish province, as confirmed…
At least people 72 killed in Spanish flash floods in Valencia and Seville in what King Felipe VI of Spain has described as tragic speaks of “enormous destruction” to infrastructure and warns there is difficulty accessing some area. Earlier, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez promised residents in affected areas “we won’t abandon you” – but warned this “devastating episode is not over” and has promised to rebuild infrastructure that has been destroyed. Flash floods in Valencia Footage of the…
In Today’s Budget the chancellor announced an extra £1.5bn for the NI Executive boosting Northern Ireland Office’s budget. Stormont will receive £18.2 billion in 2025-26, including an additional £1.5 billion through the Barnett formula. £1.2 billion for its resource budget and £270 million to its capital budget. There will also be a boost to the Northern Ireland Office’s budget – with the vast majority going to the “important priorities related to Northern Ireland’s legacy of…
Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Argentina Rescue teams in Villa Gesell, Argentina, are urgently working to find survivors after the 10-story Dubrovnik hotel collapsed, leaving one confirmed dead and potentially trapping up to 15 people. The collapse happened early Tuesday, with neighbours describing it as a “horror movie.” So far, one elderly man’s body has been recovered, and one woman has been rescued. The hotel was undergoing unauthorised renovations, halted by authorities…
Bolivian government denies alleged assassination attempt of Evo Morales The Bolivian government has denied claims by former President Evo Morales that it orchestrated an attack on his life. Morales alleged that his car came under heavy gunfire in Cochabamba on Sunday night, sharing a video on social media that appeared to show bullet holes in his vehicle’s windshield. He called it a targeted assassination attempt. However, Bolivia’s Interior Minister Eduardo del Castillo refuted these claims,…
At least 60 killed in Lebanon, including children, in Israeli airstrikes Lebanon’s health ministry has reported at least 60 fatalities following Israeli air strikes on the Bekaa Valley, a region known for its Hezbollah presence. Among the deceased were two children, with another 58 people injured. Rescue operations are still ongoing in the area, officials said. The strikes targeted 12 areas within the Baalbek region, which the area’s governor, Bachie Khodr, called the “most violent”…
Iran executes German-Iranian dissident Iran has executed Jamshid Sharmahd, a German-Iranian dissident convicted of “leading terror operations,” according to state media reports. Sharmahd, a US resident, was sentenced to death last year on charges of “corruption on Earth,” with authorities alleging he led a pro-monarchist group based in the United States. His family, however, insists he was only a spokesperson for the group. Germany’s foreign minister had previously warned Iran that executing a German citizen…
Venezuela blasts Brazil over Brics membership block Venezuela has sharply criticised Brazil’s veto of its bid to join the Brics group, calling it an “immoral aggression.” The decision, made during the Brics summit in Russia, has strained relations between Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Tensions have risen since Venezuela’s July presidential election, in which Maduro claimed victory despite reports suggesting opposition candidate Edmundo González won by a landslide.…
Canada announces immigration cuts to ‘pause population growth’ Canada has announced a sharp reduction in immigration targets to curb population growth and allow provinces to address housing and social service strains. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government will lower the number of permanent residents allowed in 2025 from 500,000 to 395,000—a 21% decrease. By 2027, the goal will fall further to 365,000 new permanent residents. The PM acknowledged his government “didn’t get the balance quite right”…
Cuba extends shutdowns amid power blackouts and Hurricane damage Cuba has extended the closure of all non-essential workplaces and schools through Sunday due to a severe power shortage and the aftermath of Hurricane Oscar. The shutdown will only exempt vital services like hospitals, as the government works to restore electricity. The island lost power last Friday when its largest power plant failed, collapsing the entire grid. The situation worsened over the weekend as Hurricane Oscar…
Turkey strikes PKK targets after deadly gun attack Turkey’s military launched strikes on Kurdish militant group PKK sites in Iraq and Syria on Wednesday night, following a deadly attack near Ankara that killed at least five people. The Turkish government blamed the PKK for the assault, which took place at Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), about 40 km from the capital. Footage showed two attackers firing guns at the TAI entrance. While no group claimed responsibility,…
10 people have been killed in a terrorist attack in Türkiye.Some footage of the attack has emergedTurkiye #Turkey pic.twitter.com/aYqtDfY5mN— विवादित इंसान (@i_am_aashusir) October 23, 2024 Turkey attack latest: At least 5 dead in terror attack in Turkey Turkey suffered a suspected terrorist attack today in which at least 5 people have been killed and a further 22 people injured.
Man held over shooting of Mexican priest Mexican police have arrested a man accused of murdering Father Marcelo Pérez, a Roman Catholic priest and human rights advocate in Chiapas. Father Marcelo was shot on Sunday after celebrating Mass in San Cristóbal de las Casas, with witnesses reporting two men on a motorbike carried out the attack. Authorities identified the suspect as Edgar N, a local drug dealer. Father Marcelo was known for his efforts to…
Irish general election to be called this year The leaders of Ireland’s three government parties have agreed that the next general election will take place in 2024, ahead of the official deadline in March 2025. Taoiseach Simon Harris, Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin, and Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman are focusing on passing the Finance Bill, which introduces new tax provisions, before setting an election date. While O’Gorman suggested 29 November for the election, no official…
A quick summary of the news headlines today includes the discontent in Israel over the-rising casualties of war. The lockdown in Peruvian politics convicting former presidents of fraud and the addition of 7 new cases against P Diddy.
London taxi fares could go up by 7% as Transport for London (TfL) has launched its latest consultation on taxi fares – and they’re considering three different options for the minimum fare. London taxi fares could go up by 7% Minimum fares could stay at the current rate of £3.80, or increase to either £4.00 or £4.20. A jump that could see London taxi fares could go up by 7%. Potential tariff changes include either…
Hurricane Oscar leaves six dead in Cuba Hurricane Oscar left six people dead after hitting Cuba over the weekend, during a nationwide power blackout, authorities confirmed Monday. The blackout occurred on Friday when the collapse of the country’s largest power plant knocked out electricity for Cuba’s 10 million residents. By Monday afternoon, nearly 90% of Havana’s two million residents had regained power, according to a report by the capital’s electricity company on the state-run news…
Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo sentenced to 20 years for corruption A Peruvian court has sentenced ex-President Alejandro Toledo to 20 years and six months in prison for corruption and money laundering. Toledo, who served as president from 2001 to 2006, was convicted of accepting $35 million in bribes from Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht in exchange for awarding a major road-building contract in southern Peru. Toledo, 78, was arrested in California five years ago, where…
Israel still blocking humanitarian aid to north Gaza, Unrwa says The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, has accused Israel of continuing to block humanitarian missions from delivering essential supplies like food and medicine to northern Gaza. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Lazzarini highlighted that hospitals in the region have been hit and are without power, leaving injured civilians without medical care. Lazzarini also described the dire conditions…
Foreign media access to Gaza or face revolt is what Representative James P. McGovern leads 64 lawmakers in a powerful letter to US president, arguing the Israeli curbs on foreign reporting undermine “the very foundation of press freedom and democratic accountability.” “The restrictions on media reporting have created significant challenges in obtaining accurate, verifiable information from the genocide in Gaza, leading to increased scepticism about the limited reports that do emerge,” the members wrote in…
Quick View – Contents What the media made of Tuchel’s appointment as England manager For England fans the expectation for the new England manager is always simple: lead us to a major trophy. For only the third time in their history, England has named a foreign manager. Thomas Tuchel is a dream manager for many England fans – but not everyone in the media agrees. He has the experience and skill to bring football home…
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