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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Haiti expands state of emergency to whole country Haiti has extended a state of emergency nationwide as the government struggles to regain control from violent gangs that have seized large parts of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and are expanding into other regions. This comes ahead of a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who will meet Prime Minister Garry Conille to discuss Haiti’s path toward democratic stability. Since the new government was formed three…
Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies after petrol attack Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died after being set on fire by her ex-boyfriend, according to Ugandan officials. The 33-year-old athlete, who competed in Paris, suffered severe burns in the attack, which took place after she returned home from church in north-west Kenya, where she lived and trained. Local reports suggest the attack was related to a land dispute between Cheptegei and her former partner.…
New Māori queen crowned as her father is buried A new Māori queen has been crowned in New Zealand following the death of her father, Kiingi Tuheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII. Ngā Wai hono i te pō, 27, was selected as the eighth Māori monarch by a council of chiefs during a traditional ceremony in the North Island. She becomes the second Māori queen, following her grandmother, Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu. Ngā Wai hono…
WHO exceeds target for Gaza polio vaccinations as campaign continues The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that polio vaccinations in central Gaza have exceeded expectations during the first two days of its immunisation campaign. Dr Rik Peeperkorn, WHO’s representative in the Palestinian territories, reported that 161,030 children under 10 were vaccinated on Sunday and Monday, surpassing the initial target of 156,500. The vaccination campaign was made possible after Israel and Hamas agreed to a…
Arrest warrant issued for Venezuela opposition candidate A Venezuelan judge has issued an arrest warrant for Edmundo González, the opposition candidate in the country’s recent presidential election, following a request from the public prosecutor’s office, which is aligned with President Nicolás Maduro. President Maduro was declared the winner of the July election by Venezuela’s electoral council, which is dominated by government loyalists. However, the government has not released any evidence to support this outcome. In…
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