As the country celebrates half a century of liberal democracy, is the far-right creeping back in?, Lisbon, Portugal – The olive-green military vehicles are the same, as are the uniforms of the personnel riding them. It’s even the same day of the week on this April 25 – a Thursday.Continue Reading
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Discontent with Conservative Party sees loss of hundreds of seats while Labour’s Sadiq Khan wins London mayoral race., Britain’s ruling Conservative Party has suffered a resounding defeat in local elections, a further sign that it is likely to be removed from power in upcoming general elections. With nearly all councilContinue Reading
As the war enters its 800th day, these are the main developments., As the war enters its 800th day, these are the main developments. Ukrainian firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at the site of a Russian drone attack on industrial facilities in Kharkiv [Sergey Bobok/AFP] Here is the situationContinue Reading
Lightly regarded Mystik Dan scored a thrilling upset at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, winning by a nose and bringing a career Triple Crown to trainer Kenny McPeek., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
At least 144 people died due to the heavy rainfall in April., At least 144 people died due to the heavy rainfall in April. Pakistan has experienced its “wettest April since 1961”, receiving more than twice as much rain as usual for the month, the country’s weather agency has said.Continue Reading
WPP winner demonstrates Palestinian grief is only acceptable to the West if it is sanitised and devoid of context., Inas Abu Maamar wears a plain blue garment and a mustard brown headscarf decorated with a pattern of raised knots. Her arms cradle the shroud covering a small, slumping body, nestledContinue Reading
Violence has rocked Tbilisi as angry citizens fear Georgia will fall into ‘enemy hands’., Tbilisi, Georgia – Crowds of protesters have been braving tear gas and water canons after more than two weeks of protest against the Georgian government’s draft law targeting civil society. The new law would require non-profitContinue Reading
The surgeon who helped treat patients during Israel’s war on Gaza was scheduled to speak at the French Senate., The surgeon who helped treat patients during Israel’s war on Gaza was scheduled to speak at the French Senate. Ghassan Abu-Sitta, a doctor who spent 43 days in Gaza helping treatContinue Reading
Do you drink decaffeinated coffee? Are you aware that it’s often made by applying a chemical so dangerous it was banned for use in paint stripper five years ago? And are you aware that companies think banning this chemical is really, really unfair? This week the Environmental Protection Agency finalizedContinue Reading
Gender neutral people desperate for the toilet, illustrated on door sign (Peter Dazeley/Getty Images) A form to report violations of Utah’s transgender bathroom ban has received almost 4,000 entries, none of which were deemed legitimate. The form, launched on Wednesday by the state auditor’s office, allows anyone to file aContinue Reading
Turkey says the ban will stay in place until Israel agrees to a permanent ceasefire in Gaza., Inside Story Turkey says the ban will stay in place until Israel agrees to a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. For years, Israel and Turkey have been crucial trade partners. It was a commercialContinue Reading
The spat began when Spain’s transport minister said Argentina’s Javier Milei took drugs during last year’s election., The spat began when Spain’s transport minister said Argentina’s Javier Milei took drugs during last year’s election. Spain and Argentina have their diplomatic daggers drawn and have traded jibes over drug use andContinue Reading