Fierce clashes erupt in Buenos Aires over pension rise veto Intense clashes broke out between protesters and police in Buenos Aires after thousands gathered outside Argentina’s Congress to protest President Javier Milei’s veto of a pension increase. Footage shows demonstrators, many of them pensioners, tearing down fences and entering the Congress area, prompting police to respond with pepper spray and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd. Efforts by politicians to override Milei’s veto of the…
Israel bombs UN school killing 18, including six UN staff The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has reported that six of its staff members were killed in an Israeli air strike on a school it operates in central Gaza. The al-Jaouni school in the Nuseirat refugee camp, which shelters thousands of displaced Palestinians, was hit during the attack. Gaza Civil Defence spokesperson Mahmud Bassal says that 18 people died in the strike. The…
Eight Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes in West Bank, paramedics say Eight Palestinians were killed in two Israeli air strikes in the northern West Bank, according to paramedics and health officials. The first strike occurred at dawn on Wednesday in Tubas, where five young men were killed, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated the strike targeted an armed “terrorist cell” as part of a counter-terrorism operation. Later that evening,…
Quick View – Contents Harris-Trump debate: Media declares Kamala Harris the winnerYesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump met face-to-face for what will likely be their only televised TV debate. Some of the biggest topics saw the pair clash on the economy, immigration and abortion.The press largely agreed Harris won the debate, where Trump rabble and made false and bizarre claims – including claims that migrants are eating American’s pets.We look at…
At least 127 people have been confirmed dead and 54 remain missing in northern Vietnam following the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Yagi, which struck the region on Saturday. The storm has triggered heavy rainfall, landslides, and severe flooding, leaving thousands stranded.
Mexico’s Senate has approved a controversial judicial reform that will see judges elected by popular vote. Supporters argue the change will hold judges more accountable to the public, but critics warn it could erode the system of checks and balances, giving more power to the ruling Morena party.
President Joe Biden has signalled that Washington may lift restrictions on Ukraine’s use of US-supplied long-range missiles against Russia.
The UK, France, Germany and the United States have imposed new sanctions on Iran, accusing the country of supplying Russia with ballistic missiles for use in Ukraine.
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A quick rundown of the markets. Although daily fluctuations are not always important unless you are investing, an overall look provides insights into how these changes will impact your future Markets Indices Crypto More UK media outlets are being bought by foreign investors. The Spectator has been sold for £100m to Sir Paul Marshall, a hedge fund tycoon and major investor in GB News. It went back on sale in April after an Abu Dhabi-backed…
UK wage growth slows – will interest rates fall? UK wage growth slowed in the three months to July, as payroll employment and hiring weakened, official data on Tuesday showed. Annual earnings growth, excluding bonuses, declined to 5.1 per cent, down from 5.4 per cent in the three months to May, the Office for National Statistics said. The figure was in line with analysts’ expectations. This means pensions will rise much faster than working-age benefits,…
Brussels won a landmark antitrust case against Google Brussels won a landmark antitrust case against Google after the ECJ ruled that the search giant abused its market power by ranking its shopping services over rivals — granting itself an illegal and unfair advantage. The court upheld a €2.4bn EU competition fine against Google in the case. Ths means instagram shoppers and Tiktok shopping will likely see a boost in search rankings which previously were monopolized…
Apple must pay €13bn in back taxes Ireland is required to recover more than 13bn euros (£11bn) in back taxes from Apple, following a decision of Europe’s top court. The European Court of Justice (CJEU) decision restores a 2016 European Commission ruling that Ireland gave undue tax benefits to Apple, which would be illegal under EU state aid rules. A deal which enabled Apple to keep jobs in Ireland. The case has been watched carefully across the…
Prisoners get a bonus as Pensioners to suffer during Christmas with the new labour policy. Israel does it again the Massacre in Gaza and good news for the Royals as Princess Kate boost lfts the nation. News that will impact your lifeNews that will impact your life (1 of There’s many news stories that will make the headlines today, but these four have dominated the news desks of most publishers we monitor. Here’s a quick…
The ex-boyfriend and killer of Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei has also died due to burns he sustained whilst setting Rebecca on fire.
Dickson Ndiema ambushed Rebecca soon after her return from the Paris Olympics, dousing her in petrol, and setting her alight. The attack was due to a land dispute between the former couple.
At least 40 people have been killed in a designated humanitarian zone due to an Israeli airstrike.
Israel claims they were targeted a Hamas centre and tried to minimise civilian deaths. Hamas say they it has no presence in the area and called it ‘blatant lies’ from Israel.
Israeli strikes in central Syria kill 14, Syrian state media say At least 14 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes targeting military sites in central Syria, according to Syrian state news agency SANA. The attacks, which occurred near Masyaf in Hama province on Sunday night, also left 43 people injured, according to a hospital director. A UK-based monitoring group reported that the strikes hit military and scientific facilities where Iran-backed armed groups were…
Forty-eight killed in Nigeria fuel tanker crash At least 48 people have died in Niger, central Nigeria after a fuel tanker crashed into a lorry carrying passengers and cattle. The crash happened early Sunday morning and caused an explosion that engulfed both vehicles. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency responded swiftly to the scene, as shown in footage capturing the devastation and charred remains of the vehicles and cattle. Emergency teams are working to recover…
Venezuela’s opposition leader leaves country for Spain The Venezuelan government has announced that opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González has left the country and is seeking asylum in Spain. González had been in hiding after the opposition challenged the results of July’s presidential election. The National Electoral Council (CNE), controlled by the government, declared Nicolás Maduro the winner. Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez said González had sought refuge at the Spanish embassy in Caracas and requested political asylum…
Attack at West Bank-Jordan border, 3 dead Three people have been killed in an attack at the border between Jordan and the occupied West Bank, according to Israeli officials. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the victims were Israeli civilians shot at the Allenby Bridge crossing. The attacker arrived from the Jordanian side in a truck, exited the vehicle, and began shooting. Security forces “neutralised” the gunman, and the IDF is currently inspecting the…
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China evacuates 400,000 ahead of super typhoon Yagi China has evacuated approximately 400,000 people ahead of Super Typhoon Yagi, which is expected to make landfall on the tourist island of Hainan later today. The storm, one of the most powerful of the year, has led to the suspension of trains, boats, and flights in the region for a second day, with schools also closed in parts of southern China. Yagi, which intensified after causing destruction…
At least 17 pupils have died in a fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri County, central Kenya, according to police. The blaze, which broke out Thursday night, has also left over a dozen students hospitalised with severe burns. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and a team of investigators has been dispatched to the scene, police spokesperson Resila Onyango reported. The Kenya Red Cross is offering psychosocial support to students, teachers,…
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