Germany has committed to tightening its laws to make facilitating people-smuggling to the UK a criminal offence, as part of a new agreement with Britain to curb illegal Channel crossings.
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South Korean prosecutors are seeking to arrest the former defence minister alleged to have colluded with President Yoon Suk Yeol in imposing martial law last week.
Australia’s central bank held interest rates steady at its last meeting of the year but softened its hawkish tone by noting the board is gaining “some confidence” that inflation was heading back to target. The Australian dollar fell 0.8% to $0.6380 and there-year bond futures rallied 5 ticks to 96.26, the highest since October. Swaps now imply there is a split chance of a rate cut in February, with a first easing more than fully priced in by…
Data centres could use more electricity than Ireland’s entire industrial sector by 2030, posing a significant threat to Ireland’s climate commitments, new research has found.Analysis from University College Cork said electricity demand from data centres had grown at an annual rate of 22.6% since 2015. Without them, Ireland’s electricity demand would have seen “minimal growth” over the last decade.Instead, Ireland’s electricity demand has grown at the second fastest rate in the EU, while between 2017…
South Korea’s chief prosecutor from the Corruption Investigation Bureau has imposed a travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as part of an investigation following his shocking martial law declaration last week. Similar bans have been placed on several senior officials in Yoon’s administration.
Tonga’s Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni abruptly resigned in parliament ahead of a planned no-confidence vote in his leadership, capping a period of fraught relations between his government and Tonga’s king.
Australia and Nauru have announced a landmark security treaty on Monday — a move which is seen as a broader effort by Canberra to push back against China’s influence in the Pacific. The treaty will provide the tiny Pacific island nation with 100 million Australian dollars (€60.6 million, $64 million) in direct budget support over five years. But it also gives Australia the final say over Nauru’s key infrastructure. “It’s a good day for the…
Police in South Korea are considering an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate possible rebellion charges over his brief imposition of martial law last week, according to reports. Mr Yoon’s martial law decree last week, which brought armed special forces troops into Seoul streets, is plunging South Korea into huge political turmoil. On Sunday, he avoided an opposition-led bid to impeach him, with most ruling party lawmakers boycotting a floor…
The drive for Syrian independence has been thrust upon us in a matter of weeks. Something the rebels weren’t able to do for years.
But this weekend Syrian rebels seized the capital city of Damascus on Sunday as President Bashar al-Assad’s regime collapsed in the face of the insurgents’ stunning offensive across the country.
The latest court ruling in the United States suggest that Tik Tok is on the verge of being banned in the United States, impacting millions of influencers.
In other news the big Mastercard lawsuit that was supposed to be a big payout has been settled as millions of customers were expecting a huge payout from the lawsuit, which will no longer come. This is good news for all the banks who use mastercard, not s good for the customers.
The head of Burkina Faso’s military junta named former communications minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as prime minister late on Saturday. The appointment comes one day after the country’s ruling military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore dismissed outgoing premier Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the government. No reason was given for his removal. Tambela had headed three successive governments since Traore seized power in a 2022 coup. Who is Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo? Ouedraogo, who…
The National front page 06/12/2024The front page reports Angus Robertson has defended Scottish Government grants to arms firms supplying Israel.ANGUS Robertson has defended Scottish Government grants to arms firms supplying Israel, saying that they are not “direct funding for the manufacture of weapons”.It comes in the wake of a major new report which concluded that there is a genocide taking place in Gaza.On Thursday, Amnesty International published a 296-page investigation into the Israeli siege of…
Syrian rebels have announced the capture of Hama, their second major victory in recent weeks after government forces withdrew from the city. The Islamist group HTS played a key role in the offensive, with its leader declaring “victory” and promising “no revenge”.
South Korea’s political crisis escalates as major parties hold emergency discussions ahead of a possible impeachment vote against President Yoon Suk Yeol.
South Korea’s ruling party chief says it is necessary to suspend the constitutional powers of president Yoon Suk Yeol. The comments by People Power Party (PPP) leader Han Dong-hun on Friday suggest that his party would change its earlier opposition to the impeachment of president Yoon over his imposition of martial law this week. Opposition parties parties are pushing for a parliamentary vote on Mr Yoon’s impeachment on Saturday, calling his short-lived martial law declaration…
Who will be on top of the premier league in 2025, that’s the question everyone is asking this morning. You can already feel it, Gooners and City fans are plotting where and how Liverpool will drop points and analysing who has toughest December run? Because if the gap can be reduced to 5 points … then it’s game on. After yesterday’s draw in thrilling game a Kelleher’s late error costly as Newcastle shine again in…
A Kelleher’s late error costly as Newcastle shine again after a stunning goal from Alexander Isak opened the scoring, with Liverpool fighting back through Mohamed Salah to take a 3-2 lead late on — only for goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher to misjudge a free kick and allow Fabian Schar to squeeze in a spectacular later equaliser. Kelleher’s late error costly as Newcastle shine again Newcastle FC 3Liverpool FC 3A. Isak (35′)Goal 35 minutesA. Gordon (62′)Goal 62 minutesF. Schär (90′)Goal…
South Korean authorities have launched an investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of alleged “insurrection” following his abrupt declaration of martial law earlier this week, which was swiftly reversed after intense political backlash.
South Korea’s parliament had voted to impeach four officials as a vote on impeaching president Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law declaration looms. The main opposition Democratic Party and other small opposition parties submitted a joint motion to impeach Mr Yoon on Wednesday over his martial law declaration the previous night. On Friday, the Democrats and other opposition lawmakers voted to impeach Choi Jae-hae, chairman of the country’s board of audit and inspection, and…
Kew Gardens intends to build new glasshouses will provide temporary homes for plants and move some highly endangered plant species into temporary glasshouses. in order to renovate its iconic Palm House and Waterlily House. The renovation project at the world-famous botanical site has hit a major milestone with the construction of two cutting-edge glasshouses. New glasshouses will provide temporary homes for plants Palm House was built in 1844 and is home to a variety of…
Pakistan is on the verge of civil war the violence in the country has erupted because of the detention of former prime minister Imran Khan. Many of his supporters say he is being held illegally, however, the judicial system he set up to indict and convict former PM Nawaz Sharif thinks differently. Pakistan is a country divided Pakistan is a country divided, split with those who support Imran Khan and those who favour Nawaz Sharif,…
The main opposition Democratic Party called on Yoon to resign or face impeachment over the declaration of martial law. “Even if martial law is lifted, he cannot escape charges of treason. It was made clear to the entire nation that President Yoon can no longer lead the country normally. He should resign,”
South Korea’s won cut losses against the U.S. dollar after President Yoon Suk Yeol said he would lift the country’s first martial law order in more than four decades. The won was last trading 0.09% lower at 1,416.31 against the greenback, having depreciated to 1,444.93 on Tuesday.
South Korea’s main opposition party on Wednesday urged president Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment, hours after Mr Yoon ended short-lived martial law that prompted troops to encircle parliament before lawmakers voted to lift it. On Tuesday night, Mr Yoon abruptly imposed the emergency martial law, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces after he struggled to push forward his agenda in the opposition-dominated parliament. But his martial law was effective for only…
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared emergency martial law, which he says is necessary to protect the country from North Korea’s communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements. Lawmakers have since voted to block the president’s move, after both the ruling party and opposition vowed to obstruct the declaration. Military says martial law will be maintained until lifted by president The South Korean military says it will maintain martial law until it is lifted by President Yoon…
France’s Financial Struggles Deepen Amid Political Tensions What is happening in France? Well the simple answer is France is broke! The country is grappling with a mounting fiscal crisis, with government debt levels and budgetary constraints pushing the country into uncharted territory. The unveiling of Finance Minister Michel Barnier’s budget, laden with spending cuts and tax hikes, has further inflamed tensions, underscoring the nation’s precarious financial position. Marine Le Pen and Political Manoeuvring Amid the…