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Australia appoints special envoy to tackle antisemitism Australia has appointed a special envoy to combat antisemitism and promote social cohesion amid rising tensions over the Israel-Gaza war. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that lawyer and businesswoman Jillian Segal will consult with community leaders and discrimination experts to advise the government. A special envoy to address Islamophobia will also be appointed soon. The Israel-Gaza conflict has sparked protests from Jewish and Muslim communities in Australia and…

Highlights from Business news on Tuesday 9th July 2024. A Low key start to London markets amid summer holidays and Keir Starmer says no to Nationalising Thames Water, to calm the fears of industry after Labour’s Election win. While Tesla motors if feeling the pressure from electric competitor BYD who are investing $1bn in a new plant in Turkey to target Europe. Market Overview Markets Indices Crypto Today’s Business Briefing Low key start to London…

Massive floods affect millions across South Asia Massive floods have devastated regions of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, killing dozens and affecting millions. Rescue operations are in full swing, with authorities directing thousands to shelters and providing food and supplies to the stranded. Major rivers like the Brahmaputra and Koshi have overflowed due to heavy rain. In Nepal, 14 people have died since Thursday, with key highways blocked and bridges washed away. The Koshi River is…

At least 20 dead in Russian attack on Ukraine cities At least 20 people have been killed in a massive missile attack launched by Russia across multiple Ukrainian cities, according to officials. In Kyiv, a rare daytime strike killed at least seven people and hit a children’s hospital, prompting its evacuation. In Kryvy Rih, at least 10 people were killed, and in the eastern town of Pokrovsk, three more died. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, currently…

France election shock as far right defeated but now faces hung parliament In a surprising turn of events, France’s far-right National Rally (RN) finished third in the recent snap election, despite being expected to win. The left-wing New Popular Front secured the most seats after the election, which was called only four weeks ago by a weakened President Emmanuel Macron. RN had led in the first round, but political alliances aimed at preventing their rise…

Texas braces for Hurricane Beryl Texas is preparing for Hurricane Beryl, which has strengthened again and is expected to bring destructive winds, storm surges, and heavy rain when it makes landfall early Monday. The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings for winds up to 110 mph and rainfall up to 10 inches, prompting the closure of major ports and widespread power outage alerts. Beryl, which previously caused at least 10 deaths in the Caribbean and…

Senior Hamas official killed as Israel orders fresh evacuation An Israeli air strike killed four people, including senior Hamas official Ehab Al-Ghussein, at a school in Gaza City, according to Palestinian sources. Al-Ghussein had been overseeing Hamas government affairs in Gaza City and northern Gaza for three months. The Israeli army says the strike targeted terrorists hiding in the school and aimed to minimise civilian casualties. Witnesses reported the attack hit the Holy Family School,…

Highlights The New Chancellor starts work today and says growth is priority along with house building and Bitcoin falls by 222.6 this morning. The FTSE is bracing itself from the fallout from the French Elections. Market Overview Business Briefing The New Chancellors first day at the office Today, the New Labour Chancellor sent a message to businesses something to reassure them that labour are going to be similar to the Rishi Sunak plan. Speaking to…

France elections: How likely is a far-right victory?  France is voting in the second and final round of parliamentary elections today and the second-largest EU economy could elect a far-right government – the first since WW2. Today’s election results will have massive implications for France, the EU and Nato.  French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call a snap election has spectacularly backfired, he faces, at best, a hung parliament with no workable majority where his…

What we know about Starmer’s New Cabinet – 11 women and a peer get the 22 positions in the New Cabinet.

Bodies of 89 migrants retrieved from Atlantic Mauritanian coastguards have recovered 89 bodies from a boat that capsized in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday. Nine survivors, including a five-year-old girl, were rescued, but dozens remain missing. Survivors reported that the vessel, a traditional fishing boat, set sail last week from the Senegalese-Gambian border area with 170 people on board. The tragedy occurred off Mauritania’s southwestern coast, a key transit point for West African migrants heading…

Ecuador police free 49 people held by gang Ecuadorian police have rescued 49 kidnapped individuals from the clutches of the notorious Los Lobos gang in the southern Azuay province. During a joint raid by security forces in a mining area, two suspected kidnappers were arrested. The powerful Los Lobos gang, estimated to have 8,000 members, was identified as the group behind the abduction. Originally a prison gang known for instigating bloody riots, Los Lobos has…

Hurricane Beryl leaves Jamaican homes without power Hurricane Beryl, one of the most powerful storms to ever hit Jamaica, has left hundreds of thousands of homes without power. The category four storm struck the island’s southern coast on Wednesday night, bringing over 12 hours of heavy rain and strong winds. In the aftermath, officials and residents are assessing the damage as the island-wide curfew was lifted early Thursday. Now weakened to a category two storm,…

Iran presidential election 2024: Hardliner faces reformist in presidential run-off Iranian voters head to the polls on Friday to choose a new president in a run-off election between hardline conservative Saeed Jalili and reformist Dr Massoud Pezeshkian. This follows a first round on June 28, which saw a record-low voter turnout of 40%, and no candidate securing a majority. Dr Pezeshkian, a former heart surgeon, has been vocal against Iran’s morality police and has promised…

Hezbollah fires 200 rockets and drones into Israel Hezbollah has launched more than 200 rockets and drones into northern Israel in retaliation for the killing of senior commander Mohammed Nimah Nasser. The Israeli military reported that one of its officers was killed, and the barrage sparked several fires. In response, Israel targeted Hezbollah military structures and other sites in southern Lebanon. Lebanese media reported one fatality from an Israeli drone strike in Houla. This recent…

LABOUR WINS THE GENERAL ELECTION – As Keir Starmer speaks Live from Labour HQ Central London. Speaking in central London, the next prime minister Keir Starmer says “change begins now”. “It feels good, I have to be honest,” he tells a cheering crowd. Addressing the supporters who have stayed awake during the night in central London, Keir Starmer tells them “thank you truly – you have changed our country”. LABOUR WINS THE GENERAL ELECTION Labour…

Outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak concedes election before the results are confirmed. “On this difficult night, I’d like to express my gratitude to the people of the Richmond and Northallerton constituency for your continued support,” he says. Outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak concedes election At the time labour had only won 313 seats, it was inevitable but very unusual. As the PM said”The Labour Party has won this general election, and I’ve called Sir Keir…

Rishi Sunak holds his seat in Richmond and Northallerton. On a night when the conservative party has been smashed to pieces in the elections, no blue seat was safe. However in reality he won his seat by a comfortable margin. He has already conceded the election, before the results were confirmed, and called Keir Starmer to congratulate him. He will be going to see the King to resign his government later today. He is a…

Champion Independent candidate Yvonne Ridley loses Newcastle Central and West to Labour Chi Onwurah. The biggest loss in the general elections has been the independents who were disadvantaged because they didn’t have enough time to prepare. A strategy the Tories used to limit their losses. Despite this Yvonne Ridley made serious strides in denting labour’s dominance in the region by reducing it by 10% in 4 weeks.

Penny Mordaunt loses in Portsmouth North – Election result confirmed The leader of the commons loses her seat to Labour. She is the 16th major Tory member to lose her seat today. She stood for the leadership and lost to Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak.

Suella Braverman wins in Fareham and Waterlooville in Hampshire for the Conservative party- election result confirmed. She has aspirations to stick it to Rishi Sunak and become the next leader of the Conservative family.

Keir Starmer wins in Holborn St Pancras – Confirmed election Result It will mean Keir Starmer becomes the new Prime Minister After winning his seat in Holborn and St Pancras, Starmer says “the change begins right here…it is time for us to deliver” The Independent candidate did make huge grounds in his protest votes for Gaza, cutting into the Prime MInister’s dominance.

George Galloway loses in Rochdale – election result Labour party focussed heavily in splitting the Muslim vote in Rochdale to oust Galloway. A big blow for the Workers Party.

France’s Marine Le Pen says absolute majority still possible for far right French far-right National Rally (RN) leader Marine Le Pen on Thursday said her party was still capable of winning an absolute majority in the second round of legislative elections this weekend. While the RN was ahead in the popular vote in the June 30 first round, a poll published Wednesday predicted it would now fall well short of an absolute majority in the…

Australian Senator resigns after Gaza vote backlash Senator Fatima Payman has resigned from Australia’s ruling Labor Party after voting against it to support a motion on Palestinian statehood. The Labor Party enforces strict penalties for members who oppose its policies, and Payman was already “indefinitely suspended” from the party’s caucus for her stance. “This is a matter I cannot compromise on,” the 29-year-old said, expressing that the decision was difficult but necessary. Prime Minister Anthony…