Global allies call for 21-day ceasefire across Lebanon-Israel border A coalition of global allies, including the UK, US, and EU, is urging for a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon following an escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The 12-nation group has proposed an immediate 21-day pause in hostilities to allow room for diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a lasting peace, along with a broader ceasefire in Gaza. In a joint statement, the bloc…
Lithium prices plummet, impacting Australia’s mining industry Once dubbed “white gold” for its crucial role in rechargeable batteries, lithium, the ultra-light metal that can float on water, has seen its value plunge dramatically over the past year. The drop in prices is largely due to falling global sales of electric vehicles and an oversupply of lithium ore. Since June 2023, the cost of lithium’s primary compound has tumbled by more than 75%. This price crash…
Banks must refund fraud cases up to £850000 In a world first, Banks must refund fraud cases up to £85000 within 5 working days. These refunds will become mandatory from 7 October, the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has announced. Which means the banks can no longer fob you off when you have been scammed by fraudsters. What the PSR has done is they have held both banks responsible, Refunds will be split 50-50 between sending…
Shein is being probed for greenwashing Shein is being probed for Greenwashing by the Antitrust agency. Which accuses Shein’s website of trying “to convey an image of production and commercial sustainability of its garments through misleading environmental claims,” the antitrust agency said in a statement. The probe is the latest in a string of investigations by regulators across Europe into potentially misleading environmental claims by companies. Shein’s website appeared to emphasize a commitment to decarbonization…
Israel heavily bombing Lebanon as Britons urged to leave Lebanon Israel’s military says it carrying out a new wave of “extensive” strikes in southern Lebanon. Ten people have been killed by the Israeli attacks, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The strikes come after Israel says it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Hezbollah towards Tel Aviv – the first such rocket to target the country’s biggest city. Hezbollah says the attack was directed at the headquarters…
Thai king signs same-sex marriage bill into law Thailand has made history as the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex unions, following the signing of a landmark marriage equality bill by the king. The bill, which passed the Senate in June, received royal endorsement and was officially published in the Royal Gazette on Tuesday. It is set to take effect on January 22 of next year. This moment marks a significant victory for…
UK stock market does not trust labour Today, the UK stock market has shown mixed reactions, UK stock market does not trust labour reflecting the volatility and uncertainty in the market. The FTSE 100 experienced a rise early in the day, supported by stimulus measures from China, which helped boost sectors like mining and energy. However, volatility remains as global economic concerns persist, especially regarding inflation and interest rate uncertainty. Additionally, Nasdaq and Deutsche Börse…
The European Union’s drive to make its supply chain greener risks leading to a scorched-earth policy. A planned on agricultural imports from deforested land will affect developing countries producing commodities like timber and palm oil. The move is already causing exports to go elsewhere. If she doesn’t want to lose vital commodities, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will either have to offer aid or back down on labour and environmental protections. The EU Deforestation…
Starmer commits to follow international law Sir Keir Starmer commits to follow international law and is being snubbed by the US president for a meeting Keir Starmer will pledge to reaffirm Britain’s commitment to internationalism and the rule of law at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday. “This is the time to uphold fundamental principles and show our readiness to defend them. To recommit to the UN, internationalism, and the rule of law.” In contrast,…
Sri Lanka’s new leftist president dissolves parliament, calls snap election Sri Lanka’s newly elected president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has officially dissolved the 225-member parliament, setting the stage for an early general election. Dissanayake’s National People’s Power (NPP) alliance, which held only three seats in the dissolved parliament, is aiming for a stronger mandate. The snap election is scheduled for November 14, almost a full year ahead of the original timeline, according to a government gazette…
Human rights in Russia have “severely deteriorated” says UN Human rights in Russia have taken a significant turn for the worse since the country’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to a new UN report. The investigation highlights a “systematic crackdown” on civil society, detailing widespread police brutality, suppression of independent media, and punitive laws aimed at silencing critics of the Kremlin. Mariana Katzarova, the UN’s special rapporteur on human rights in Russia, conducted the investigation…
Gold peaks, Bitcoin surge and consumer confidence drops are the highlights from Monday’s market analysis. A long-running measure of how consumers feel about their finances and the economy has fallen sharply, raising concerns that the government’s warning that the Budget will be “painful” has shaken people’s confidence. Prices of the safe-haven asset have climbed 27% in 2024, their biggest annual rise since 2010, as investors also sought to hedge uncertainties spurred by the Israel’s invasion…
Is Labour gaslighting us or following Amazon on productivity? After Amazon announced that it would be time for its employees to return to working from the office full time, the new government is weighing in on the debate of productivity. Productivity is a problem for the UK, since COVID-19 we have more doctors and nurses, but longer waiting lists, similarly, we have more civil servants but longer immigration processing times and passport application delays. But…
Donations a feature of our politics – pay to get your way Donations a feature of our politics a brasin remark by Rayner, speaking ahead of the opening of the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, said she understood why people were angry, but added donations were “a feature of our politics”. Labour is in damage control mode, with the Chancellor under pressure to deliver some optimism to take a bit of pressure off Keir Starmer.…
On Monday morning, and its rain for Denmark as a wet Autumn arrives for many who woke up to fog and a visibility of less than 100 metres. At the end of the morning, the sun will break through and some areas will see the the last beautiful sunsets of a late summer day this round. Rain for Denmark This is what Trine Pedersen, meteorologist on duty at Denmark’s Meteorological Institute (DMI), tells us. “The…
Israel carries out 80 airstrikes in Lebanon in half an hour killing lebanese civilians and injuring scores in a onslaught of war against Lebanon. With attacks were aimed at towns in eastern and southern Lebanon. Israel carries out 80 airstrikes in Lebanon in half an hour The attacks targeted the towns of al-Tayri, Bint Jbeil, Hanine, Zawtar and the Nabatieh region in southern Lebanon, as well as the areas around the Shaara, Harbata and Hermel…
Israel and Hezbollah urged to avoid full-scale war as UN fears catastrophe Israel and Hezbollah both escalated their threats on Sunday, vowing to intensify cross-border attacks despite calls from the international community to avoid full-scale war. The Israeli military reported that roughly 150 rockets, missiles, and other projectiles were fired from Lebanon into Israel overnight on Saturday and into Sunday. Some of the rockets reached farther than previous strikes, prompting thousands of Israelis to seek…
Israel bombs Gaza school killing 22 people mostly women and children An Israeli air strike on a school in Gaza City has killed at least 22 Palestinians, most of whom were women and children, according to reports from Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry. The school, which was not operating due to the ongoing conflict, was being used as a shelter for displaced families, the health ministry confirmed. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that the strike…
At least 51 dead in Iran coal mine explosion A gas explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran has claimed the lives of at least 51 workers, according to state media reports on Sunday. The blast, which occurred in South Khorasan province, left more than 20 others injured. The explosion, believed to have been triggered by methane gas, took place in two sections of the Madanjoo mine located in Tabas, roughly 540 kilometres southeast…
Haiti takes steps to holding first elections since 2016 Haiti’s government has taken a significant step toward holding long-overdue elections with the establishment of a new electoral body. On Wednesday, a nine-member provisional electoral council (CEP) was created and tasked with organising elections by February 2026. This marks the first major movement toward a national vote since 2016, the last time Haitians elected a leader. Since then, widespread violence has engulfed the nation, with armed…
Israel says 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers hit in Lebanon Israel has launched a series of intense air strikes on southern Lebanon, targeting over 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers and what it described as “terrorist sites,” including a weapons storage facility, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF stated that the rocket launchers were poised to strike Israel, although there were no immediate reports of casualties. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported that Israel conducted…
The trial of Marieha Hussain is a deeply shameful chapter in the state’s ongoing attempted suppression of pro-Palestinian peace activists. A grave injustice has been avoided with her not guilty verdict. Marieha Hussain, 37, a teacher from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire denied the charge at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday. She carried a picture showing the faces of the then Prime Minister and Home Secretary superimposed on coconuts under a palm tree in November 2023. Her…
Child at Japanese school dies after stabbing in China A 10-year-old boy attending the Shenzhen Japanese School in southern China, died on Thursday, one day after being stabbed. The young boy succumbed to his injuries early in the morning, according to Japanese officials. Local police reported that the attacker, a 44-year-old man identified by the surname Zhong, was arrested at the scene. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa condemned the attack, calling it “despicable” and urging…
Lebanon on the brink after second day of deadly device explosions Lebanon is on high alert following two days of devastating electronic device explosions that have left the country shaken. On Tuesday, thousands of pagers suddenly detonated, followed by hundreds of walkie-talkies exploding on Wednesday, targeting members of the Hezbollah group, according to multiple reports. Sources suggest Israel’s Mossad spy agency was behind the attacks. The walkie-talkie blasts resulted in 20 deaths and over 450…
Venezuelan opposition leader claims he was forced to accept Maduro’s election win Edmundo González, an opposition candidate in Venezuela, has stated that he was “forced” to acknowledge President Nicolás Maduro’s controversial victory in the July election before being granted asylum in Spain. In a video message from Madrid, González claimed that Maduro’s aides coerced him into signing a letter while he was hiding in the Spanish embassy in Caracas earlier this month. He said he…
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