71 m. ago UN chief argues that investing in fighting poverty instead of wars would make a more secure world

The United Nations chief is warning that soaring global military expenditures are reducing essential investments in health, education and job creation and don’t guarantee peace

Events

84 m. ago US supreme court to decide on legality of Trump’s sweeping global tariffs

A lower court earlier ruled president exceeded his authority when enacting tariffs under law meant for emergenciesThe US supreme court agreed on Tuesday to decide the legality of Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, setting up a major test of one of the Republican president’s boldest assertions of executive power that has been central to his economic and trade agenda.The justices took up the justice department’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling that Trump overstepped his authority in imposing most of his tariffs under a federal law meant for emergencies. The court swiftly acted after the administration last week asked it to review the case, which involves trillions of dollars in customs duties over the next decade. Continue reading...

Politics

95 m. ago Mexico gives Trump World Cup bloodbath warning over 'most wanted drug lord'

The Mexican government is reportedly concerned the Trump administration will carry out a capture or kill raid of a major cartel boss that could spill over into violence during the World Cup

Events

1 hour ago Feds launch investigation into NC train system to see if they can yank federal money in wake of Iryna Zarutska stabbing

State and federal officials alike investigating Charlotte transit agency after string of violent incidents

Economics

1 hour ago Kayaker who faked his death to leave wife for Ukrainian woman says plan was a ‘crazy dream’

Ryan Borgwardt, 46, was convicted of obstruction last month. His wife divorced him in May

Events

2 h. ago Dark 'race' element to Ukrainian refugee's death... as horrific way she died revealed by FBI: 'She loved America'

New footage shows the heartbreaking final moments of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska as she bled out on a packed North Carolina train.

Events

2 h. ago Epstein bombshell as big shot executor of pedophile's will is revealed after six years

Kathryn Ruemmler, was listed as the backup executor of Jeffrey Epstein's January 2019 will. Ruemmler has ties to the Obama administration and to one of the biggest banks in the world.

Events

3 h. ago Top US immigration official defends new rule targeting 'anti

A new U.S. immigration rule allows scrutiny of “anti-American” views when applying for green cards or benefits

Politics

3 h. ago Suspect accused of killing Ukrainian refugee in unprovoked attack on NC train now faces federal charges

Decarlos Brown Jr. could spend life in prison or face the death penalty because of the new federal charge.

Events

3 h. ago Man accused of killing Ukrainian refugee on North Carolina train charged with federal crime

The Justice Department has charged a man with the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina commuter train

Events

4 h. ago Pints go flying as waiter attempts to carry 31 beers in world record attempt

A waiter in Bavaria, Germany has attempted to break the world record for the highest number of beers carried at once.

Transport

4 h. ago Bob MacIntyre saluted by Europe's elite as Rory McIlroy tells Oban ace he's 'one of the best in the world'

European heroes Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose lead the plaudits for Scottish hero ahead of Ryder Cup

Politics

4 h. ago The Guardian view on public health: if Labour is serious about reducing illness, it must focus on causes | Editorial

A shift to prevention will only succeed if ministers take a bold approach to regulation and lift people out of povertyDramatic increases in life expectancy are one of the defining achievements of the modern era. From 56 years for men and 60 for women in the UK a century ago, this vital measure of the quantity of life rose to 79 and 83 respectively in 2022. The trend towards increased longevity is global, although not all countries have seen gains on the same scale, and the pandemic sent it into temporary reverse.We probably don’t talk about this enough. It is remarkable that most of us can expect to live for so long and that deaths from diseases such as tuberculosis, and of women in childbirth, have been so drastically reduced.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading...

Science

5 h. ago Anna Wintour admits Meryl Streep’s portrayal of her in The Devil Wears Prada was a ‘fair shot’

Wintour announced in June that she was stepping down as ‘Vogue’ Editor-in-Chief

Society

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Economics

6 h. ago WW3 fears as Iran condemns Israel's 'blatant violation of international law' in Hamas kill strike

The airstrikes are understood to have been aimed at a meeting of Hamas officials held to discuss Donald Trump's ceasefire proposals as Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement

Events

6 h. ago At least nine pigs’ heads found outside mosques in Paris region

Police do not rule out possibility of finding more as incidents raise alarm over increase of anti-Muslim hatred At least nine pigs’ heads were found outside several mosques in the Paris region on Tuesday, the city’s police chief said, prompting alarm over rising anti-Muslim hatred.“Pigs’ heads have been left in front of certain mosques ... Four in Paris and five in the inner suburbs,” Laurent Nuñez told a press conference, adding that officers were not “ruling out the possibility of finding more”. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Three Manchester junctions where pedestrians and cyclists choose to gamble with their lives

“There is a worrying new trend developing in Manchester of people simply not respecting the rules of the road"

Sport

6 h. ago The Gaza family torn apart by IDF snipers from Chicago and Munich

Five-month investigation reveals how four members of one family were shot and killed in a single day and highlights a pattern in which Israeli troops target unarmed civiliansDaniel Raab shows no hesitation as he watches footage of 19-year-old Salem Doghmosh crumpling to the ground beside his brother in a street in northern Gaza.“That was my first elimination,” he says. The video, shot by a drone, lasts just a few seconds. The Palestinian teenager appears to be unarmed when he is shot in the head. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Friend of Michael Brown who witnessed his killing by cop and inspired ‘hands up, don’t shoot’ chant is shot dead

Dorian Johnson, whose account of the killing helped to inspire the ‘hands up, don’t shoot’ protest chant, died less than a mile away from where Brown was killed in Feguson

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