Hurricane Beryl batters south coast of Jamaica Hurricane Beryl, a category four storm with winds up to 130mph (215km/h), has struck Jamaica, causing significant damage. Heavy winds and rain have felled trees and damaged buildings, with photos on social media showing flooded streets and roofs being blown off. So far, Beryl has claimed at least seven lives as it sweeps through the Caribbean. Three people died in Grenada, where the storm first made landfall, one…
Brazil’s Lula cancels visit to avoid Argentine leader Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has cancelled a visit to the southern state of Santa Catarina because Argentine President Javier Milei is there this weekend. Milei is expected to meet Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro at a conservative leaders’ event. Lula recently demanded an apology from Milei, who had called him corrupt, a communist, and a dinosaur. Milei, a right-wing economist, refused to apologise, stating…
Child marriage ban welcomed in Sierra Leone Sierra Leone has introduced a new law banning child marriage, celebrated at a ceremony in the capital, Freetown. The event, organised by First Lady Fatima Bio, featured President Julius Maada Bio signing the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act into law, witnessed by dignitaries including first ladies from Cape Verde and Namibia. The new law imposes severe penalties on anyone involved in marrying a girl under 18, with a…
Jamaica braces for Hurricane Beryl as storm thrashes Caribbean and targets US Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 4 storm with 155 mph winds, is heading towards Jamaica after causing devastation in Grenada and St Vincent and the Grenadines. The storm, which briefly reached Category 5 status, has already destroyed buildings and claimed at least seven lives. According to Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, Beryl hit the Windward Islands on Monday, severely damaging Carriacou Island in…
French election candidates withdraw in bid to block far right As the deadline for candidate declarations in the French elections passed on Tuesday, numerous left and centre candidates withdrew from the race to prevent the far-right National Rally (RN) from winning. The withdrawals mean around 108 three-way races will occur instead of over 300, with the rest being two-way run-offs. In the first round of voting, Marine Le Pen’s party and its allies secured around…
Protests and arrests as anti-Syrian riots rock Turkey Turkey’s government is calling for calm after violence against Syrian refugees broke out in Melikgazi and spread to other areas. The unrest began after a Syrian man was arrested for allegedly abusing a seven-year-old Syrian girl in Kayseri, sparking outrage among Turkish residents. In response, locals flipped cars and set Syrian-run shops on fire, demanding the expulsion of Syrians from the country. The violence spread to Hatay,…
More than 120 killed in crush at India religious event A devastating crush at a religious gathering in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, has claimed the lives of at least 121 people. The incident occurred during a satsang, a Hindu religious event, in Phulrai village. Many of the victims were women and children. Survivors recount the chaos as they attempted to exit the event. Witnesses described a narrow exit compounded by a sudden dust storm, which…
Labour vote share falls to lowest in more than two years The News Bias Exposed Fact Check Related News Right leaning mixed facts Labour’s vote share has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years ahead of the general election, new polling shows. Support for the party dropped by four percentage points in the space of a week following Sir Keir Starmer’s final head-to-head debate with Rishi Sunak and increased scrutiny of his…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Greece charges wealthy Kazakh yachters over wildfire, millionaire surprised at allegations One of Kazakhstan’s richest men, Daniyar Abulgazin, has denied any wrongdoing after a party he organised on a superyacht allegedly sparked a forest fire in Greece. Abulgazin, along with seven other Kazakh nationals, is being prosecuted for complicity to arson by Greek authorities. The fire, which burned through 300 acres on the island of Hydra, occurred during Greece’s first heatwave of 2024, with firefighters…
Plane diverted to Brazil after turbulence injures 30 A flight experiencing “strong turbulence” made an emergency landing in Brazil, injuring 30 people. The Air Europa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, flying from Madrid to Montevideo, encountered turbulence over the Atlantic near the Brazilian coast. The flight, UX045, was diverted to Natal in northeastern Brazil. The airline reported that injured passengers received medical attention. The plane, carrying 325 passengers, landed safely and was met by ambulances. Some passengers…
Israel orders Palestinians to leave southern Gaza area after rocket fire The Israeli military has ordered Palestinians to evacuate an area east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza after rockets were fired toward Israel. People received audio warnings, followed by messages in Arabic on social media. Witnesses report many are already fleeing. This evacuation comes after about 20 rockets were launched towards Israel, the most intense attack in months. Some rockets were intercepted, while others…
At least one dead as Hurricane Beryl batters Caribbean Hurricane Beryl has caused significant damage in the Caribbean, resulting in at least one death. Thousands are without power or shelter in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, and St Lucia. Now a Category 5 storm, Beryl is heading west towards Jamaica and is expected to reach southeast Mexico by the end of the week. Social media images show homes with roofs blown off and residents…
Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party take the lead in first round of French election voting Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) has taken a strong lead in France’s first round of parliamentary elections, following an unusually high turnout among voters. Official results showed that the nationalist leader’s party won 33 per cent of the vote, while current president Emmanuel Macron’s Together coalition slumped to third place on 20 per cent. Leftwing party…
Labour can stem rise of populist right by improving people’s lives, says Starmer Keir Starmer has said a new Labour government would have to stave off a rise of the populist right by urgently restoring faith in British politics through “deeds, not words” and making a material difference to people’s lives. As the election campaign enters its final days, the Labour leader said that while “hope has been kicked out” of people, his plans for…
England through to Euro 2024 quarter-finals after dramatic comeback vs Slovakia England survived a huge scare at Euro 2024 as they needed extra time to scrape past Slovakia in their last-16 tie. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored to become the Three Lions’ last-gasp heroes, but huge concerns remain after another disjointed display from Gareth Southgate’s side. England were deservedly behind after another poor first-half performance saw Ivan Schranz put Slovakia ahead in the 25th…
Kemi Badenoch’s eight-word warning to converted Reform voters days before election Kemi Badenoch told how her “heart breaks” when Tories tell her they are voting Reform because their hopes will be dashed. The Business Secretary admitted it has been a difficult election and every seat is being fought like a marginal, even ones like hers that have huge majorities of well over 20,000. Nigel Farage held a glitzy rally of 5,000 cheering supporters yesterday as…
England training ground move pays off for Jude Bellingham and spares country’s blushes Harry Kane admitted that England practiced the long throw that led to Jude Bellingham’s equaliser in training. The Real Madrid man kept the Three Lions in the Euros when his overhead kick in the 95th minute forced extra-time against Slovakia, who were on course for a historic victory in Gelsenkirchen. England have struggled to click into gear from an attacking point of…
Jude Bellingham single-handedly saves Three Lions after Man City stars’ no-show JUDE BELLINGHAM’S majestic overhead kick deep into stoppage time saved England from a humiliating Euros exit. Gareth Southgate’s side had been utterly woeful and looked to be heading home thanks to Ivan Schranz’s clever finish. But Bellingham came to the rescue in the 96th minute, brilliantly firing into the corner after Marc Guehi had flicked on Kyle Walker’s long throw. Remarkably, it was England’s…
Folks, I might not walk as easily or talk as smoothly as I used to.I might not debate as well as I used to.But what I do know is how to tell the truth.pic.twitter.com/ep5D0EhT5P— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) June 28, 2024 Polls suggest growing concern amongst Democrats over Biden’s age after poor debate A recent poll reveals that some Democratic voters are increasingly worried about Joe Biden’s mental fitness for the presidency following a shaky debate…
Veteran Sri Lanka MP who fought for Tamil rights dies Rajavarothiam Sampanthan, a prominent Sri Lankan politician and advocate for the Tamil minority, has died at 91. Sampanthan, a lawyer and one of the longest-serving MPs, passed away in Colombo on Sunday night. For 23 years, he led the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), the main political group representing Tamils in Sri Lanka’s north and east. After the defeat of Tamil Tiger separatists in 2009, he…
Suspected female suicide bombers kill at least 18 in Nigeria At least 18 people were killed and 30 injured in a series of explosions in Nigeria, likely caused by female suicide bombers. One of the blasts occurred at a wedding in Borno state, killing six people and injuring others. The coordinated attacks targeted a wedding, the victims’ funeral, and a hospital in the town of Gwoza, near the Cameroon border, according to the state’s emergency…
France’s far right celebrates lead and seeks majority France’s far-right party, the National Rally (RN), led by Marine Le Pen, has taken the lead in the first round of parliamentary elections. Le Pen’s supporters celebrated as she declared that President Macron’s party had been nearly eliminated. RN secured 33.1% of the vote, followed by a left-wing alliance with 28%, and Macron’s party with 20.76%. It’s the first time the far right has led in a…
Belgium’s airlines Brussels Airlines Brussels Airlines is the flag carrier airline of Belgium. – Brussels Airlines is the home carrier of Belgium and one of the four network airlines of the Lufthansa Group. It connects the European capital from Brussels Airport with over 90 destinations, 18 of which are in Sub Saharan Africa. Air Belgium Air Belgium is an innovative Belgian airline, specialised in high-quality intercontinental passenger and cargo services. It is a private airline operating Belgium. It…
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