52 h. ago North London neighbours band together to save beloved park as city looks to 'naturalize' it

North London neighbours band together to save beloved park as city looks to 'naturalize' it  CBC

Culture

6 d. ago Cardiff city centre car park could be transformed into student flats

There are concerns about the potential impact that the flats might have on the character of the area, but developers argue they will improve the current site

Politics

7 d. ago Man ‘to deny murder of Saudi student in Cambridge and argue self

Mohammed Algasim, 20, died in Mill Park, a street near the city’s main train station, late on August 1.

Events

7 d. ago Hiroshima anniversary: mayor says Ukraine and Middle East crises show world ignoring nuclear ‘tragedies’

On 80th anniversary of atomic bombing, Kazumi Matsui urges younger people to recognise ‘inhumane’ consequences of nuclear weapons as a deterrentThe mayor of Hiroshima has led calls for the world’s most powerful countries to abandon nuclear deterrence, at a ceremony to mark 80 years since the city was destroyed by an American atomic bomb.As residents, survivors and representatives from 120 countries gathered at the city’s peace memorial park on Wednesday morning, Kazumi Matsui warned that the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East had contributed to a growing acceptance of nuclear weapons. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Family pay tribute to ‘pure of heart’ Saudi student who was stabbed in Cambridge

Mohammed Algasim, 20, was pronounced dead after police were called to Mill Park, a street near the city’s main train station, late on Friday.

Society

1 week ago Sea of people march across Sydney Harbour Bridge calling for an end to killing in Gaza

NSW police estimate 90,000 walked despite force and premier opposing rally, while Palestine Action Group claims up to 300,000 peacefully protestedAnne Davies: The huge Harbour Bridge march shows people have had a gutful of seeing starving children in Gaza. Politicians need to catch upGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt least 100,000 pro-Palestine marchers, including Julian Assange, the former foreign minister Bob Carr and the government MP Ed Husic, have marched across Sydney Harbour Bridge in the rain to protest against Israel’s conduct in Gaza and to speak out about the children starving there.The world-famous landmark was closed to traffic at 11.30am on Sunday, with protesters gathering in Lang Park in the city centre before enduring heavy rain as they walked across the bridge. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Border Patrol agent shot in the face by illegal immigrant during botched robbery in New York City park

The federal agent, 42, was sitting in Fort Washington Park, Manhattan, when he was approached by two men on a moped attempting to rob him just before midnight.

Events

4 w. ago Government opposes delaying death penalty decision for Zizian charged in border agent's shooting

Federal prosecutors say a judge should not delay their decision on whether to seek the death penalty against a woman who is linked to a cult-like group and accused of killing a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont

Events

4 w. ago How climate crisis makes rainstorms that flooded New York more common

More than 2in of rain fell in an hour in the region, killing two people, and such storms are only going to intensifyMonday night’s downpour was one of the most intense rainstorms in New York City history, the kind of storm that’s now happening much more often due to climate warming.More than 2in of rain fell in New York City’s Central Park in the 7pm hour on Monday evening, part of a regional downpour that filled the city’s highways and subway tunnels and prompted several water rescues. Continue reading...

Events

4 w. ago 'Influencer' who went to Oasis at Heaton Park sparks fury after slamming 'filthy' gig

The fashion influencer was left unimpressed by the gig at Heaton Park and the city of Manchester as she brands the recent Oasis concert "the filthiest concert I've ever been to"

Politics